Denholm Elliot was actually well known to American viewers through his role of Marcus in the Indiana Jones movies. [1] He appeared with the rest of the original cast in the 1970 film version, directed by William Friedkin.[2]. It always went down a treat! You know, it's true this is a sad thread and, yes, there are some ignorant comments here. (For more on Casablanca check out Larry Harris' book 'And Party Every Day' for the inside story of this wildly dysfunctional but highly productive label). In recent years he had been active on television. Dan Hartman, singer/musician. Ray Sharkey was so gorgeous. He has that very distinct late 70s/early 80s style of comedy that I grew up with and love. [quote]Strange that they didn't just make Bracken a woman and have Eleanor Parker play that. I moved to NYC as an 18 year-old in 1981, coinciding with the official beginning of the AIDS epidemic. It's sad if someone is doing that but I doubt it's his Foundation or his publicist? A good conversation starter. He was so good looking. The critics HATED it. The days after the storm were also deadly, as people tried to clear away storm damage or used poorly ventilated generators to ward off the dark and the cold. Yes indeed, we too use "cookies." The flamboyant Brooklyn native, who died Wednesday at Beth Israel Hospital in New York City, received an Oscar nomination as best supporting actor for his performance as Motel. R232 is that Idolmaker remake ever happening? Very good threadbut r2's link was bad! Such a huge loss of talent all around. Date of death. [quote]It's tempting to turn this man's incredible story into a camp snapshot, a tawdry tale of the externalities of showbiz. There's an excellent article about Wade Nichols (Dennis Parker) on The Rialto Report, that includes interviews with his family and friends and some great pictures from his pre-fame days. John Abineri portrayed Chingachgook (say that three times fast). That leaves Curtis, who won the Tony for "The Rothschilds". [quote]Merritt Buttrick, Kirk's son David in Star Trek II/II, died at age 30 in 1989. Saw many great musicals as a kid. Having studied art from the time he was 8, he was headed toward a career as a painter, but decided to change goals, switching from Cooper Union to the Neighborhood Playhouse. I think Terrance Stamp, Hugo Weaving and Guy Pearce are living with aids, which is a much better outcome. Kenny Sacha- He played the Rose drag queen in The Rose among other things. Rap, that horrid musical wannabe skyrocketed in the 80s as a direct loss of this pool of talent. I was an active member of our alumni association and he passed shortly before a reunion. Whats Happening and Sanford and Son), -- Larry Riley was in A Soldiers Story and was fired from Knots Landing for having aids, -- Michael Westphal, ATP tennis player (ranked in the top 50), -- Joel Crothers (Somerset, Edge of Night) went to his grave denying he was gay and denying he had aids. Thanks for that observation, r71. Stephen Schwartz was a good friend of Billy Byers. Died in 198g. He doesn't mention him by name, but calls him a much older, Tony-winning actor in the show. Shame about drag queen Craig "Outrageous" Russell, Larry Kert, with Liza in "New York New York". The guy who played Al in the Chorus Line movie. Ray Sharkey was so hot. Lee Mathis-hot man. They were in "The Rothschilds" together when Robby was 13-14. r55 Lypsinka performed "I've Got Your Number" from "Little Me" in a tribute to fashion designer Pauline Trigere in 1992. In 1978, Parker was introduced to Jacques Morali, the producer and impresario responsible for the Village People, the Ritchie Family, Eartha Kitt during her disco kick (did you know Bruce Vilanch was a co-writer of 'Where Is My Man'??) Daniel McDonald had a brain tumor. Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. However, according to Frey's manager, Irving Azoff, the rheumatoid arthritis medications Frey was taking possibly contributed to his death. "The colitis and pneumonia were side effects from all the meds," Azoff told The Wrap shortly after Frey died. R181 - I had no idea about the Dan Hartman history. Glenn Frey, Eagles Guitarist, Dead at 67 "Hotel California" rocker "succumbed to complications from rheumatoid arthritis, acute ulcerative colitis and He was treated like a leper until his death. We became good friends and spent a lot of time together, He and his partner and my husband and I socialized frequently..he even helped my husband build bookshelves and a window seat in our apartment. He was bellissimo. James Frey, the disgraced author whose literary career was supplanted by turns as a reality TV star, ad pitchman, and philanthropist, was found dead of a heart attack in his Los Angeles mansion. I saw Howard Rollins in a London production of I'm Not Rappaport co-starring the incredible Paul Scofield. I'm not denying the publicist downplayed the cause of death, though. @205, Not according to IMDB. They seemed to get along famously. Death location. For years, I thought that Keene Curtis died of AIDS. . Official cause of death was an intentional overdose of narcotics (assisted suicide). Uh Terry Lester died of AIDS complications, he wasted away and a heart attack did him in. I grew up in the midst of this and was scared beyond scared to think it was something I could contract. In contrast to his buttoned-down image on CBS' In the Heat of the Night, Rollins sometimes wore a long, startling wig of dreadlocks when he cruised the North Georgia roads last year in his maroon 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII. I always thought his fabulously sassy, florid vocal should be performed by Lypsinka. He was really good looking. The initial sort is by something called "STARmeter" with Rock Hudson heading the list. Anthony Perkins admitted he had AIDS In his last couple of months. WebBrooklyn, New York, USA. The "official" story back then was cancer of the throat caused by his inexperience as a singer in "A Love My Wife", which is the lousiest cover story I'd ever heard. His name was Tony Fields. A recent study from Brazil showed that the average age at death for RA was 67 years -- the same age as Glenn Frey. Tom obviously touched a lot of people with his talent and honesty. He always had his bicycle with him. Oh, that's so sad. The handsome Tom Fuccello, who played Sen. Dave Culver on "Dallas." [quote]Micheal Jeter From Evening Shade died of Aids. IMDb has a sortable database entitled "Most Popular Males Who Died Of "aids." Dennis C. Stewart, the guy who played crater face in Grease. How about John Matuszak? In fact, she went into a funk that some say she never came out of and may account partially for why she divested from her acting career. With the exception of Cliff Gorman, who died of cancer, and Laurence Luckinbill, Peter White, and Reuben Greene, who are all still living, all the BITB actors (Frey, Kenneth Nelson, Frederick Combs, Keith Prentice, and Robert LaTourneaux) were killed by AIDS. r77 This is the first I've heard of it. - IMDb Mini Biography By: TPK Trivia (4) Studied acting at New York City's prestigious Neighborhood Playhouse under famed Steven Gelfer, 'Carbucketty' in the original Broadway production of "Cats", December 26, 1988. [There is nothing more tedious than a race baiting troll. It's something I do now when a friend dies. Frey, who was gay, died at age 49 from the complications of AIDS in New York on August 24, 1988, 11 days before his 50th birthday.[1]. Kind of a psychopath. I have only ever seen Joel from the 70s and later, with the moustache. Dexter Stuffins from Silver Spoons ( Franklyn Seals) died from AIDS. Rene Enriquez who was a part of the ensemble cast of HILL STREET BLUES. Dennis Stewart 1994- Craterface in Grease. He acted in several operas, including ''Die Fledermaus,'' with Beverly Sills and Joan Sutherland. Was recently in Manhattan staying with an old college friend in a hotel in Times Square; I grew up in NYC during the seventies until the mid-eighties. We all remember Rock Hudson, Liberace, Rudolf Nureyev, etc., but who are some of the semi-famous that we lost during the plague years? You think she was lying? Irresponsible, maybe. I didn't see how many pages it was, already mentioned obviously. Please click here to get full access and no ads for $1.99 or less per month. [quote]Whenever I watch the movie version of "The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas" , I.wonder how many of those beautiful talented dancers in the football team locker room number are still with us. To preserve these articles as they originally appeared, The Times does not alter, edit or update them. (Frank Silva) died from AIDS. It does happen. Interesting, never knew there were porn stars who crossed over to soaps - or vice-versa. He married 227 actress Alaina Reed in 1989 after appearing on the program. Brad Davis' wife wrote a book, based on the fact that he died of aids. He is survived by a brother, Charles Frey Jr., and a nephew, Charles Frey III. Glenn Frey, a founding member of the rock band the Eagles, has died at 67, a publicist for the band has confirmed. Frey was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance as Motel the tailor in Norman Jewison's 1971 film Fiddler on the Roof (he had appeared in the original Broadway musical production as Mendel, the rabbi's son). Almost nobody actually died from AIDS. He made his stage debut in an Off-Broadway production of Little Mary Sunshine and received a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play for The National Health. David Oliver, appeared on "Another World" from 1983 to 1985, then landed a role in the acclaimed mini-series "A Year in the Life" (1986), playing Sarah Jessica Harper's husband, a role he reprised when it was turned into a series for the 1987-88 season. I meant to post this as evidence of Joel Crothers' beauty. Makes me sad even to mention it but Lance Baker was a cute actor kid from New Zealand we managed who died really young. The series centers on a powerful head of Century Studios and a group of up-and-coming starlets. EJ told me that Gary watched that episode over and over and loved it. Died of AIDS - early 90s, I think. We decided wed start a scholarship fund in his honor. He was 49. He had issues, R175. He wasn't mentioned in obits. Couldn't remmber his name. I'm reading this thread alongside the "People Who Lived Through the AIDS Onset" and it's been an education, tragic and moving. Howard Rollins he played Virgil Tibbs in "In The Heat Of The Night" tv series. The death was sudden, unexpected and peaceful. In 1979, Parker/Nichols became a regular cast member on 'The Edge of Night', appearing for five years as Police Chief, Derek Mallory. Milford was way too theatrical for a raunchy blues based rock band, he was good looking, but not at all suited for Beck's band. NEW YORK (AP) _ Leonard Frey, who played the role of Motel the tailor in the 1971 movie Fiddler on the Roof, has died of AIDS. During the original Public Theatre run of THE NORMAL HEART, Brad was getting fuked by every hot boy who came his way. Didn't Billy Preston die in the last decade? It appears his mother and ex-wife kept AIDS out of his obituary to protect his young daughter's memory of him. '', After playing a small role in ''Fiddler on the Roof'' on Broadway, he made his theatrical breakthrough as Harold in Mart Crowley's ''Boys in the Band,'' and later re-created his role in the 1970 film. He infected comedian Corbett Monica's daughter (Corbett Monica used to tour with Rat Packers as an opening act) and she sued his estate. This is heresy but "We'll Take a Glass Together" has always annoyed me. Brett was gay after his marriage to Anna Massey. Christopher Chadman, dancer and choreographer, who played Lewis in the video version of the stage show Pippin with William Katt and Chita Rivera, died of AIDS in 1995. Sad. Died in 1994 at age 45. I was awed by the number of handsome and talented young men playing the dancing waiters. Frey was born in Brooklyn, New York. My ex was best friends with Julie in the 80s/90s and she was absolutely devastated after he died. That's horrible. Become a contributor - post when you want with no ads. R205- Lenny Baker had to withdraw from the pre-Broadway tryout of McNally's "It's Only A Play" before it played Philadelphia, where it closed. Smith died at 37 in 1994. New York, New York County (Manhattan), New York, USA. R168 - I guess I didn't read carefully enough because I thought I waste first to mention him, at rwhatever I was. Leonard Frey, who played the role of Motel the tailor in the 1971 movie Fiddler on the Roof after being featured in the Broadway production, is dead of acquired immune deficiency syndrome. Oh, hey there R169. WebLook up death records online. Anybody got any info on him? Wade's brother says he died in the hospital due to AIDS complications. [quote] Was Anthony Perkins truly gay or just confused. As in, right now, my shoulders. I did not mention that I knew the cause of death, but as were reminiscing I said something like, its so hard to see so many people dying so young and his response was, were still in shock. BTW, I lived through this in the 1980s. The shame and embarrassment that was such a force for people then. Anyone remember partner's name? It was heartbreaking and terrifying to read. Yes, 196. He was 49 years old. Works. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. He spent 20 years in the Air Force which has many gays but when Bob was in that was not allowed. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. R240 What kind of idiot puts dust in a "dessert"? [quote] Was Anthony Perkins truly gay or just confused. Born Dennis Posa in Long Island, our struggling auteur co-opted the name Wade Nichols in the mid-70's when he started doing skinflicks, initially gay and then seguing exclusively into straight porn. I find it too cutesy for words. Either youre too young or your memory is failing you, but clearly you forget what it was (and in some instances, still is) like to be an actor of color in 1981. A good conversation starter. Can't remember. Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre, Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play, "Leonard Frey, Actor, Dies at 49; Was in 'Fiddler' and Other Films", "The Mary Tyler Moore Show. Died Place. [quote]Rollins was arrested three times in eight months for DUI, reckless driving and speeding, leading to jail time and intensive treatment for substance abuse. It's even been posted as FACT on some legitimate sites I've seen. Get details on someones death such as date of death, place of death, surviving relatives, assets, and more! Ooh, you should see what Robby Benson has to say about Queen Curtis in his autobiography. Born in Brooklyn, he studied art from the time he was 8 years old and was headed toward a career as a painter when he decided to change goals and switched from Cooper Union to the Neighborhood Playhouse. [quote]Tom Villard--You may remember him from 2 GG episodes (one where they are on vacation) or the movies One Crazy Summer and My Girl. He performed a variety of leading roles for the Repertory Theater of Lincoln Center, in ''The Time of Your Life,'' ''Beggar on Horseback,'' ''Twelfth Night'' and Athol Fugard's ''People Are Living Here.'' Am I remembering correctly that he was on Bracken's World? People just took the bus or a No, he died on 08/24/1988, He was 49 years old when he died. Eagles Manager Says Glenn Freys Death Caused Partly By Medications Following the death of Eagles co-founder Glenn Frey on Jan. 18 at the age of 67, [quote]Parker styled himself as the quintessential clone of the period; a mustachioed, uber-male strapped into tight, silver spandex jumpsuits and was obviously at ease sexually with both genders. Casey Stevens, who played Jamie Lee Curtis' boyfriend, Nick, in Prom Night. Both Larry Kert's and Timothy Scott's memorial services were held at the Winter Garden Theatre, theaters where they had their biggest successes. R90, the guy who played Al was also a longtime Solid Gold dancer who got this young gay hot week after week. He will be remembered for his goofy smile, his contagious laugh, his horrible USA. I wonder if Lypsinka did this as a tribute to Swen Swenson, although she's lip syncing to a female singer who I cannot identify. Lenny Baker, star of Next Stop, Greenwich Village, died of cancer which was caused by AIDS in 1982. Speaking of GG, I think the black actor who served the Girls at the Diner on Xmas eve (in season 2) also died of AIDS, though I would have to look it up. Here's another shot. He made his New York professional debut as Yellow Feather in the Off Broadway musical Little Mary Sunshine, and won a Vernon Rice Award for his subsequent performance in The Coach With Six Insides, Jean Erdmans adaption of Finnegans Wake.. Frey, who was gay, died at age 49 from the complications of AIDS in New York on August 24, 1988, 11 days before his 50th birthday. Those who knew Lenny knew it was AIDS, and he lost many of those people from his life because it was early in the plague years. He was a model for Yves St. Laurent and others. Micheal Jeter From Evening Shade died of Aids. This is a digitized version of an article from The Timess print archive, before the start of online publication in 1996. Hello and thank you for being a DL contributor. Not actors, but the founders of the fun, doomed FILMEX in LA, Gary and Gary. So he made his mark playing Nazis in the UK. They claimed it was from heart failure. Hello. He also appeared in a number of TV productions, including Silver Spoons and Hill Street Blues. He was 49 years old when he died. [quote] Cookie Mueller. Leonard Frey, Actor, Dies at 49; Was in 'Fiddler' and Other Films, https://www.nytimes.com/1988/08/25/obituaries/leonard-frey-actor-dies-at-49-was-in-fiddler-and-other-films.html. One of his puppeteers died of AIDS around the same time, though. Ryan Gosling was attached to it some time ago. Played "Johnny" in the Airplane movies. I never saw him drink more than 2 or 3 drinks.". (Tragically for the Murphy family, his younger brother Patrick Sean Murphy died in the World Trade Center on 9/11/2001.). He died in New York City. How unpleasant that your racism has to taint this thread. He didn't technically die of HIV/AIDS, but it's believed that he committed suicide because of complications with the disease. r74 that's pecisely what makes this thread so sad - the unfinished stories, the what ifs A tribute to Rock Hudson or Liberace isnt half as sad because those stars hit a home run and ten some. But it may have been suicide. Brad Davis was molested by his mother so his "plowing" of Rue was really just a "repetition compulsion" regarding his childhood trauma. However his list of gay conquests is rather substantial. Strange that they didn't just make Bracken a woman and have Eleanor Parker play that. Well that was true. Social Network Born on September 4, 1938, the actor Leonard Frey was arguably the worlds most influential social media star. No AIDS, and not gay, although he was very gay friendly. His obit at the time mentioned his companion. 24 Aug 1988 (aged 49) New York, New York County (Manhattan), New I knew him in the 70s and early 80s. The gayest HORROR ever! [quote]The audio commentary for the Doctor Who series Silver Nemesis mentions he left Germany in 1936, as he was not enamored of fascism and further that he was a homosexual. I was just watching "The Doctors" - the soap on RetroTV - and saw a very handsome actor, Peter Burnell. Frey, who died Wednesday at Beth Israel Hospital, received an Oscar nomination as best supporting actor for his performance as Motel. Was Anthony Perkins truly gay or just confused. When I called his family to let them know we were going to have a tribute, I was referred to his brother. Either the family was in full denial or they were trying to cover it up. Funny but when I first read the press release on Dr. Brandt, his publicist said an "illness " and didn't specify, and the first thing I thought was geez in this day and age people are still trying to cover up AIDS? It never does. [quote]Crothers' longtime EDGE OF NIGHT co-star, Dennis Parker (who also went by the name Wade Nichols in some porn flicks), died eight months earlier. In a remembrance of McLinden, Ian Temple paints a vivid picture of youthful energy, sex, love and loss in the 1980s through to the 1990s. for your pointless bitchery needs. R199, Christopher George was not on "Bracken's World," he was on "Rat Patrol." Antony Hamilton, the hottie who replaced Jon Erik Hexum on "Cover Up". He was a serious actor but suddenly disappeared in 1988. One of the very WORST people I have EVER had the displeasure to meet, and see in action. I. They say Brad Davis got Aids from a needle transfusion ? On Nov 16, 2017, Leonards manager, Robert Kory, issued a widely published statement 2 about the cause of death: Leonard Cohen died during his sleep following a fall in the middle of the night on Nov. 7. So wonderful She also wrote an advice column for the Village Voice. I'm shocked that no one's mentioned Legit Actor/Porn Actor/Singer, Dennis Parker aka Wade Nichols yet. Frey remained as GM through the 1991 season, when he was replaced by Larry Himes after Frey's power 24 August, 1988. May be was a bbbbbbb..bbbbiisekshool. Merritt Buttrick, Kirk's son David in Star Trek II/II, died at age 30 in 1989. r123, he made hot porn. He made his New York professional debut as Yellow Feather in the Off Broadway musical ''Little Mary Sunshine'' and won a Vernon Rice Award for his subsequent performance in ''The Coach with Six Insides,'' Jean Erdman's adaptation of ''Finnegans Wake. But thank you for posting R10 and R14, Leonard Frey was not the only Boys in the Band cast member who died of AIDS. Sadly almost six hundred entries including directors, choreographers, and even porn stars. I don't know if she tried it herself, but it obviously didn't save her life. He sure was! right before he died, talking about how he had to hide the fact he had AIDS and no one would hire him, etc. How sad. Their athletic dancing went on for 20 minutes, and they were all magnificent. Pink Flamingos and Female Trouble. At the time of his death, he was 50 years old. He and his kind are the reason I have not got rid of the mountain of antique porn on VHS. Was also on a ton of TV shows like The Bionic Woman (the haunted house episode where Kristy McNichol is his daughter). Musical theatre for anyone with a brain died with AIDS. About 15 years later, I heard Channing say in an interview that all the chorus boys in that show were dead of AIDS. ", that was MARK Lester. Performed in Comic Roles. Speaking of Chores boys, I would say Michael C. Hall is HIV. IIRC his first female *relations* came via Victoria Principal well into his adult years and the subsequently married a woman. I remember Carrol O'Connor tried to save his job for him but he was on another planet. 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