Ian Charleson. I just found this post online regarding Dennis Parker (Wade Nichols): [quote] Dennis and I were friends from the early 80s until his death. Everyone said, "I never knew Harry had a drinking problem. Couldn't remmber his name. Yes, 196. I remember as a kid getting Premiere Magazine and every year they'd have a list. An English photographer and filmmaker by the name of Antony Charles Robert Armstrong-Jones, 1st Earl of Snowdon, GCVO, FRSA, RDI wed Princess Margaret, Queen Elizabeth II's sister, for ten years, from 1960 until 1978. who died of AIDs. ", Broadway was more tolerant but not all that much earlier (A Chorus Line - and only nominations for the gay roles). The Bethesda CEO, the husband of Wonder Woman actress Lynda Carter, Robert a. Altman's cause of death finally released after he passed away Feb. 3 at 73. Cause of Death. Somewhere in my kitchen. Patrick Kennedy, son of John F. & Jackie Kennedy was born prematurely. "Twas beauty killed the beast," he said at the close of that now iconic film. Please click here to update your account with a username and password. Robert Armstrong was born in . RIP. [quote]It's traumatic for me to read these. During the filming of Steel (1979) in Kentucky, watching the mammoth Kincaid Tower being built, he made some good friends in the cast: "You become a family on the set," he said in an interview at the time.Even though he had a long, versatile career, the younger generation knows him as the demonic Lewis Vandredi (pronounced VON-drah-dee), who just would not let the main characters have a good night's sleep on the television series Friday the 13th: The Series (1987). The grave site of Robert Armstrong. date of death. So handsome. So many beautiful young men snatched away before their time. Beth Armstrong Cause Of Death: Obituary. The story that Wade committed suicide is false. . A good conversation starter. I loved EON, and adored all three actors. Was he on a wire with a harness under his tux? He was a model for Yves St. Laurent and others. During those hell years I cut out every obit concerning an aids related death. 308, he is already mentioned repeatedly up thread [quote] During those hell years I cut out every obit concerning an aids related death. When I watch musicals of the 60's and 70's, or old television variety shows with bunches of male dancers - I'm always sad that probably most of them died of AIDS in the first wave. More talented then I gave him credit for, then. He was rushed to an Ontario hospital because of the injuries. . I believe Tim Scott had been involved with Ian Charleson when the former was in CHORUS LINE in London. [quote]Micheal Jeter From Evening Shade died of Aids. R306, there *is* an F&F button. I mean you know that must be true. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. So wonderful Holy shit, Michael Jeter's performance in "Take the Glass" from Grand Hotel, linked at R94, is freaking amazing! Stephen W. Burns made a potentially promising film debut in the last (and worst) of the initial Herbie films, Herbie Goes Bananas (1980), replaced Mark Harmon in the last 3 episodes of the LA paramedics TV series 240 Robert (1981) and, in the role that probably brought him his biggest exposure, played Jack Cleary, one of Meggies brothers, in the classic miniseries The Thorn Birds (1983). He didn't get AIDS from a blood transfusion. Robert Drivas - interesting young American actor, also naked in "The Illustrated Man" with Rod Steiger, and in "Where Its At" with David Janssson and DL fave Brenda Vacarro, he also had a small part in "Cool Hand Luke". In 1984, Parker died, whether from a self-inflicted gunshot wound (a rumor) or complications from AIDS. Almost nobody actually died from AIDS. The critics HATED it. I don't think this has been mentioned yet but Julie Hagerty had a brother who was an acting teacher. -- Theodore "Teddy" Wilson (appeared on tons of sitcoms and TV shows in the 70s and 80s, esp. [quote] Cookie Mueller. He was born in Plattsburgh, May 8, 1939, the son of Thurman and Laura (Dubuque) Armstrong. Not me, R172. Cause of Death. Antony Armstrong-Jones, the dapper photographer who became the Earl of Snowdon after he married Princess Margaret, the sister of Queen Elizabeth II, in 1960, and plunged into a life . ", Paul Reeves, of the West End "Starlight Express.". If so, it worked on me. Was Anthony Perkins truly gay or just confused. So did Curt Dawson, who did several soaps, including Another World. I remember Carrol O'Connor tried to save his job for him but he was on another planet. He had a couple of big solo hits: Instant Replay in the late 70s and I Can Dream About You in 1984. Mark Lester is very much alive. Stephen Schwartz was a good friend of Billy Byers. I doubt his HIV-status when he died is secret to anyone. Anyway, most of these people (Southerns, Mid-Westerns) just COULDN'T" WAIT to see Disney's musical, "Alladin". Jonathon Scott Taylor apparently retired from acting took a law degree and is living somewhere in England. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. I have only ever seen Joel from the 70s and later, with the moustache. I always thought his fabulously sassy, florid vocal should be performed by Lypsinka. Killed on Active Service, Cause of Death AWMM. R232 is that Idolmaker remake ever happening? Yes, I agree, Michael Jeter was more than semi-famous. He was a smart and lovely guy. I think Terrance Stamp, Hugo Weaving and Guy Pearce are living with aids, which is a much better outcome. R63 Daniel McDonald was married, had 2 kids and reportedly died of brain cancer. Death records are primary resources for details about the death, since they were typically created relatively near the time of the death. But it may have been suicide. 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. Rome Cemetery. He had a sexy high voice. Am I remembering correctly that he was on Bracken's World? September 9, 2022 by Jacqueline. Interestingly, Richard Lester had cast a different boy as Bobby, but several people (probably RW included) told him that the kid wasn't pretty enough, so Lester fired the poor guy and found someone better looking. By the way, Raul Julia was a major star not "semi-famous.". Rene Enriquez who was a part of the ensemble cast of HILL STREET BLUES. Aaron, 25, was found dead at lunchtime on July 10, 2018 . Robert Armstrong, Lord Armstrong of Ilminster, who has died aged 93, was the supreme Whitehall mandarin - discreet, a staunch . He is best known for his role as director Carl Denham in King Kong. Then it hit me - he was going to the Oscar party at Elaine's, the only non-dangerous place in the neighborhood back in the glory days of homelessness and crack. He was 93. r4 Lenny Baker was str8 and died of throat cancer. Most depressing thread ever. Thanks for that link, r44. [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. At the end of the picture, as the giant Kong sprawls dead at the base of the Empire State Building, a bystander observes that it was the airplanes that helped defeat him at last. Robert William Armstrong (November 20, 1890 - April 20, 1973) was an American film and television actor remembered for his role as Carl Denham in the 1933 version of King Kong by RKO Pictures. [7] Armstrong gave up his studies to manage his uncle's touring companies. Apparently wasa heroin user. Robert Armstrong. Did you know his friend John from NY (also an old roommate)? You might be interested to know more about Robert Armstrong. During the first season, Eleanor Parker received top billing as Sylvia Caldwell, executive secretary to John Bracken, who was sometimes heard but never seen, but Parker left the series after the first 16 episodes, citing the limited nature of her role. I've always wondered. Hello and thank you for being a DL contributor. Tony (English) 0 references. But at the end of the day, his immune system was compromised.". 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. He died at age 35 in 1992. The rise of rap had nothing to do with AIDS, not to mention that rap had its AIDS deaths as well. Ernest Ivanhoe Vernon Armstrong; Ernest L. Armstrong; Ernest Robert Armstrong; Ernest William Armstrong; Francis Armstrong; Lay a poppy for 2022. [You do realize that this is a troll, right? That's horrible. How sad. He's not an actor, but Max Robinson the ABC newscaster from the late 80's&early 90's who reportrd the news from Chicago, I know he died from AIDS. [quote]In one of entertainment's most bizarre career moves, he went straight from the Oscar nom to a role on the soap Another World. Apparently Keene was always bugging him for sex, promising to give him a blowjob if Robby would suck his dick too. Please complete the process by verifying your email address. It was Denham's persistence that led to Kong's capture with gas bombs. Lee Mathis-hot man. [quote]Speaking of, how is Hal Rubenstein still alive? I went with this very smart theater friend of mine who leaned over and whispered after the big opening number where you meet all the characters, "The whole house will come down when the little dying Jewish man does his big "To Life!" Robert Armstrong was born in Saginaw, Mich., but attended school in Seattle, where his parents moved. Robert Armstrong passed away on October 16, 2021 after a valiant battle with cancer. [quote]A Chorus Line - and only nominations for the gay roles), I have to correct myself here; looked it up and Sammy Williams did indeed win a Tony for playing Paul in ACL. I remember Beth Broderick from that Sabrina show was the main speaker at his memorial service. I have to wonder if that was some sort of inside joke. Reuters. Gender: Male. One of them was the brilliant one about a gay guy who was under the mistaken impression that Frasier was, too. [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. Peter Coffield who was in a ton of TV series and TV movies in the late 1970s and early 1980s, as well as commercials. end cause. Robert William Armstrong[note 1][2][3][4][5] (November 20, 1890 April 20, 1973) was an American film and television actor remembered for his role as Carl Denham in the 1933 version of King Kong by RKO Pictures. 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. 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'??) Click episode number for show page at main site. Robert Armstrong died in 1834, and was buried . Timothy Patrick Murphy is best known of his portrayal of the doomed Mickey Trotter Rays nephew and a love interest for Lucy before hes paralyzed in a car accident with Sue Ellen in the 82-83 season of Dallas; in 1984, he played the title role in Sams Son, Michael Landons semi-autobiographical TV movie about his youth and his struggles with his family. Rita M. Armstrong Death. August 16, 1993. He died just sixteen hours before King Kong's co-producer, Merian C. Cooper. Do not believe JST is his birth name but in any event if you can find out that bit of information it is easy to run to ground listings of solicitors/barristers in the UK. I have always thought that some are immune to the virus. @205, Not according to IMDB. The initial sort is by something called "STARmeter" with Rock Hudson heading the list. 2012 in his home in Studio City, California from natural causes. We decided wed start a scholarship fund in his honor. Last known rank . He fucked guys as well as women, so he could have easily gotten it through sexual contact. Some features on this site require a subscription. 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. Pink Flamingos and Female Trouble. Just checked the Wikipedia page for Brad Davis and it contradicts the commonly held belief he died of AIDS. Ray Sharkey deserves his own thread. How can someone mention Dan Hartman and not "Relight My Fire"?! His obit says it was lymphoma which can be AIDS related. Timothy Scott was the boyfriend of Norman Buckley, Betty Lynn's brother. Birth Name: Robert William Armstrong. R263 my mind always goes there, too. His wife Vida had passed away earlier in the year and Armstrong is . A bit OT, Mark Lester might actually be the biological father of one, or two, of Michael Jackson's three children. Sharkey's daughter was just arrested for beating her boyfriend's mother to death with a baseball bat. . Cookie Mueller. Mr. Armstrong's career spanned 50 years. He died in 1988 at age 49 of complications from AIDS. Ray Sharkey was so hot. He was a serious actor but suddenly disappeared in 1988. I never saw him drink more than 2 or 3 drinks.". The leading cause of death in the UK in 2018 was dementia and Alzheimer disease, accounting for 12.7% of all deaths registered. 11 references. Merritt Buttrick, Kirk's son David in Star Trek II/II, died at age 30 in 1989. Not an actor, but director Colin Higgins, who directed 9 to 5 (which I'm watching right now) and Foul Play. 1 reference. I'm reading this thread alongside the "People Who Lived Through the AIDS Onset" and it's been an education, tragic and moving. He died in 1994. What an evil, evil tragedy AIDS wrought on our artistic community. He's one of the sweetest, gentlest men I know, and one of the most gifted actors,' O'Connor told a small group of TV writers in Los Angeles earlier this year. Although I wonder, had he lived, how well he would have been able to transition - because even between the early 80s and late 80s/early 90s the style of comedy in movies changed SO much. Several of A Chorus Line original cast members, too. Your post made me look them all up, sort them out, and pay my own private homage to those acting pioneers who - perhaps with the excepton of Luckinbill - got the raw end of the deal by playing gay in a gay play/film long before it was fashionable or award-worthy. A collection of cardboard tombstones, bound together with a rubber band. But he obviously had a voracious appetite for sex. For Christ sake, I'm sure Rue was no older then Bradyou big dummy. Anthony Perkins admitted he had AIDS In his last couple of months. I had to move out and move on. He was a drug user and a pussyhound to the infinite power, so it's not clear how he got AIDS (though he claimed it was from sharing needles). Of the men, Im one of only 3 cast-members who was still alive in the 1990s. R. G. Armstrong AKA Robert Golden Armstrong Born: 7-Apr-1917 Birthplace: Birmingham, AL Died: 27-Jul-2012 Location of death: Studio City, CA Cause of death: unspecified . Rue was an even bigger slut than Blanche. Hi, R170. Stephen W. Burns made a potentially promising film debut in the last (and worst) of the initial Herbie films, "Herbie Goes Bananas" (1980), replaced Mark Harmon in the last 3 episodes of the LA paramedics TV series "240 Robert" (1981) and, in the role that probably brought him his biggest exposure, played Jack Cleary, one of Meggie's brothers, in the classic miniseries "The Thorn . Armstrong first started acting in the stage in 1919 with the production of Boys Will Be Boys. 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