Timothy Scott, 'Mistoffelees' in the original Broadway production of "Cats", February 24, 1988. Robert Armstrong and 3 other siblings. According to his obituary, Neil Armstrong's family revealed that "Armstrong died following complications resulting from cardiovascular procedure.". Birth Name: Robert William Armstrong. Brad Davis was molested by his mother so his "plowing" of Rue was really just a "repetition compulsion" regarding his childhood trauma. and his lovely wife Mary Craven were mostly just enjoying life in California, and still traveled and vacationed in Europe occasionally. He was mainly known for his disco hit 'Like An Eagle'. Let's not forget he was also Johnny Slash on "Square Pegs," with a very young SJP. Paul Stevens, who played Brian Bancroft on Another World, died of AIDS. The handsome Tom Fuccello, who played Sen. Dave Culver on "Dallas." was a regular cast member in the television series T.H.E. He and his wife had two children. I have the book right here in my bookcase. Lenny Baker, star of Next Stop, Greenwich Village, died of cancer which was caused by AIDS in 1982. Either the family was in full denial or they were trying to cover it up. He died in 1994. 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. Saw many great musicals as a kid. Notably, Parker must have had an influence on the quality of the tunes as both singles are co-written by him and stand out in Morali's pantheon for being slower and more thoughtful than the majority of his releases of the period. According to a 2002 interview, German actor Arthur Brauss suggested that Diffring died of AIDS. Louis Armstrong, Jazz Trumpeter and Singer, Dies By ALBIN KREBS. [7] Armstrong gave up his studies to manage his uncle's touring companies. Brad was just 50 years old at the time of his death. Salivary Gland Tumour. George Pesatura who replaced Sammy Williams in ACL. Strange that his memory was treated so shabbily in the Crystal Skull fiasco His name was Michael, r278. ", Paul Reeves, of the West End "Starlight Express.". r225 wandered in from Pleasantville I think. R63 Daniel McDonald was married, had 2 kids and reportedly died of brain cancer. Just checked the Wikipedia page for Brad Davis and it contradicts the commonly held belief he died of AIDS. I loved her. right before he died, talking about how he had to hide the fact he had AIDS and no one would hire him, etc. At his death, he was called "the first great American historian to reckon the price owed in violence, autocracy and militarism." James T. Keane February 28, 2023 Gorgeous German hunk Amadeus August - died in 1992 at age 50. I never saw him drink more than 2 or 3 drinks.". Film Deaths []. Death: 1850 (59-60) Immediate Family: Son of Anthony Armstrong and Mary Armstrong. R90, the guy who played Al was also a longtime Solid Gold dancer who got this young gay hot week after week. R306, there *is* an F&F button. Abdominal Cancer. He was rumored to have had a relationship with Frank Langella. [quote]Strange that they didn't just make Bracken a woman and have Eleanor Parker play that. 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. Robert "Bob, Army" ArmstrongRobert " Bob, Army" Armstrong 1950-2021. R148, I was a friend of Gary Bond's. Except the people that talk to it.]. Rollins was wonderful. Anthony Perkins admitted he had AIDS In his last couple of months. There's no way to measure what we lost because of their absence. He was waiting to invite you to his big debut at Carnegie Hall or some shit so we could all be proud of him. So handsome. Antony, the second child and oldest son of Ronald Armstrong-Jones and his wife, Anne (nee Messel), was born in the fifth year of the couple's marriage, at . The cause of death was "basically just the . Our sketches of Robert's sons Hugh and Jack (in this chapter) and on Nancy Greene Armstrong and her son Bowling Green give information about their contacts with Lincoln. Died in 1992 at the age of 30. That's horrible. He was a fucking knockout, for me, perfectly emblematic of what was "young and handsome" in the sixties. [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. Although Robert Armstrong starred in more than 100 adventure movies of all varieties, it was this line, spoken as an obituary to a slain 50 foot gorilla, that survived as his most famous film utterance. Dry your tears! Dan Hartman, singer/musician. Robert Armstrong (Robert William Armstrong) Born Robert William Armstrong in Saginaw, Michigan, lived in Bay City, Michigan until about 1902 and moved to Seattle, Washington. Lord Snowdon obituary (British . Not an actor, but I want to add Ricky Wilson of The B-52's. But any excuse to watch this What a sad thread. headed to New York, where his acting career really took off. In 1953, along with many of his Actors Studio buddies, he was part of the cast of "End As a Man" -- this became the first play to go from off-Broadway to Broadway. He died in 1994. Rene Enriquez who was a part of the ensemble cast of HILL STREET BLUES. Please complete the process by verifying your email address. 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 . [all posts by tedious, racist idiot removed.]. September 9, 2022 by Prinzo. [quote]For years, I thought that Keene Curtis died of AIDS. I knew him in the 70s and early 80s. The Armstrongs were a very talented family of pro wrestlers. His father was a barrister and his mother was a socialite. What a tragic story: John Megna, who played nerdy little Dilli in To Kill a Mockingbird. [quote'It's a terrible curse,' Heat star Carroll O'Connor has said of what he calls his friend and co-star's substance-abuse problems. r331, in another thread, somebody claimed that it was Timothy Patrick Murphy, mentioned at r2, who unknowingly infected Fuccello. Denholm Elliott wouldn't be famous to most Americans, right? During those hell years I cut out every obit concerning an aids related death. He was really good looking. Rich Armstrong died on Friday, October 7, 2022, in a sudden and unexpected manner at his home. I mean you know that must be true. 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. Tom McBride is probably best-remembered as one of the more famous unfortunate victims of Jason Voorhees: in Friday the 13th Part II (1981), he played Mark, the wheelchair-bound camp counselor who gets a machete in the face. [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. 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!" R302 . oy, what did they all die of ? I doubt his HIV-status when he died is secret to anyone. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. I saw Howard Rollins in a London production of I'm Not Rappaport co-starring the incredible Paul Scofield. 4 of 13 documents 1 of 13 documents View all. 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). [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. He has a wife and two children whom by now must be teens or young adults. Leonard Frey was so much more attractive than I thought he'd be out of his "Boys in the Band" makeup. Hello. Results: The number of deaths declined over the study period, with 987 deaths in the pre-HAART era, 159 deaths in the early HAART era (1997-1999), and 78 deaths in the late HAART era (2000-2003) (P < 0.01). The trouble was that he would leave the office about 4 and have a couple at the VFW, a couple at the Legion, a couple at the country club and so on, so that by the time he rolled home about 7:30 he was flying high. Please click here to get full access and no ads for $1.99 or less per month. At least they didn't turn the New Amsterdam into a megachurch. [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. Dennis Parker aka soap star, disco singer, and porn actor. [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. Davis was dying of AIDS and then the wife helped him commit suicide before the the end came naturally. . Rome Cemetery. Oh, that's so sad. I had to move out and move on. I'm 65 and sometimes I forget it ever happened. I remember as a kid getting Premiere Magazine and every year they'd have a list. Went out with him once, R126. Besides, singing on Broadway, Kim Milford also toured as a vocalist with British rock/jazz guitarist Jeff Beck's band in the 1970s. Ray Sharkey, of "The Idolmaker" & "Wiseguy". . [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. View a cause of death to find out which celebrities died from it. Reed Jones, 'Skimbleshanks, in the original Broadway production of "Cats", June 19, 1989. According to a report by the New York Times, Armstrong's family received $6 million in a wrongful death settlement from a Cincinnati Hospital. Robert Armstrong (Robert William Armstrong) Born Robert William Armstrong in Saginaw, Michigan, lived in Bay City, Michigan until about 1902 and moved to Seattle, Washington. 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. . Musical theatre for anyone with a brain died with AIDS. So, essentially, this is a list of closeted b list bottoms. Ian Charleson. In the film, Armstrong co-starred with Helen Vinson, Richard Cromwell and Jack La Rue. I grew up in the midst of this and was scared beyond scared to think it was something I could contract. . Wife: Ann Neale (m. 1952, div. The guy who played Al in the Chorus Line movie. Died: Apr 20, 1973. Recently watched the movie If. (1968) and was struck by actor Richard Warwick; I was sure Id seen him in something else and sure enough he also appeared in Nicholas and Alexandra (1971) and Sebastiane (1976) interestingly, in all 3 films, his character was implied to be or definitely was gay. r77 This is the first I've heard of it. He died just sixteen hours before King Kong's co-producer, Merian C. Cooper. It was heartbreaking and terrifying to read. 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. There's no mention of AIDS-related death. [quote] Dan Hartman, singer/musician. With Brad's death, it was always about AIDS. It never does. IIRC his first female *relations* came via Victoria Principal well into his adult years and the subsequently married a woman. Movies. Leonard Frey was a gifted comic actor who could do drama as well. He was 50 years old at the time of his passing. Tom obviously touched a lot of people with his talent and honesty. Oh, hey there R169. Remi Laurent -- he played the son in the original film of La Cage aux Folles (1978) and died in 1989. He was treated like a leper until his death. She noticed that he spent a lot of time with gay male "friends" but just chalked it up to his being very "gay friendly." Best known for numerous 60s tv roles and for the movie "The Illustrated Man" where he has a very lovely nude scene. 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. 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. It appears his mother and ex-wife kept AIDS out of his obituary to protect his young daughter's memory of him. A similar movie in a lighter vein, Mighty Joe Young, also featured Mr. Armstrong as a nightclub owner, that featured Jcie Young, a more docile gorilla than Kong. It's something I do now when a friend dies. They did have success in several territories and promotions like the UWF and Smoky Mountain aside from WCW. Not an actor, but director Colin Higgins, who directed 9 to 5 (which I'm watching right now) and Foul Play. -- Theodore "Teddy" Wilson (appeared on tons of sitcoms and TV shows in the 70s and 80s, esp. He delivered the film's famous final line: "It wasn't the airplanes. IIRC his first female *relations* came via Victoria Principal well into his adult years and the subsequently married a woman. not the AIDS. Bill Beyers, famous for 1980s daytime drama "Capitol", died at only 37 of AIDS in 1992. Daniel McDonald had a brain tumor. 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. There is nothing like a good thread like this to cheer me up. Thanks for that observation, r71. Cause of death: Prostatic hypertrophy . The many people lost to AIDS should never be forgotten. [quote] What kind of idiot puts dust in a "dessert". What a peculiar and erroneous notion, r111. He was born on May 17th, 1951 to Robert and Melba Armstrong in St. Louis, Missouri. for your pointless bitchery needs. One of his puppeteers died of AIDS around the same time, though. I have always thought that some are immune to the virus. He was 93. Donnelly and Sons for over 20 years before his retirement in 2003. I remember how powerful he was in "Ragtime", and he got an Oscar nomination for that, and I thought he'd have an amazing career thereafter. He wanted children, so he convinced himself he was bisexual and married Berry Berenson, whose proper name later became Berry Berenson, Wdow of Anthony Perkins, Who Died on American Airlines Flight 11 in the World Trade Center Attack. Do you know something the rest of us don't? William L. Armstrong, . Am I remembering correctly that he was on Bracken's World? Armstrong's two sons, Mark and Rick, claimed their father's death was caused by hospital mistreatment, igniting a years-long battle with the hospital, who defended their care, before a hush-h According to his sister Stephanie, survivors include his parents Robert and Lisa, his sisters Brittany, Krystal, and Stephanie, and his grandmother Joanne. John Abineri portrayed Chingachgook (say that three times fast). I was an active member of our alumni association and he passed shortly before a reunion. Dennis Stewart 1994- Craterface in Grease. Rue was an even bigger slut than Blanche. A collection of cardboard tombstones, bound together with a rubber band. I still get chills. "Twas beauty killed the beast," he said at the close of that now iconic film. Light-skinned black actor -- I think his first name may have been Ray? Click episode number for show page at main site. Howard Rollins from In the Heat of the Night, Whoops I'm late. Sad to see that Baltimora "Tarzan Boy" and comedian Frank Maya both died of AIDS. [quote]Stephen W. Burns made a potentially promising film debut in the last (and worst) of the initial Herbie films, Herbie Goes Bananas (1980). who died of AIDs. The late 70's early 80's were the height of whoredome with the bath houses filled to capacity. 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 . Robert Armstrong, Lord Armstrong of Ilminster, who has died aged 93, was the supreme Whitehall mandarin - discreet, a staunch . r62 a 4th member of the original cast died of AIDS -- Rene Clemente, who played Coricopat. In fact, I didn't know that he'd died. Did so many actors, and other people in show business, who died of AIDS have their families, and managers etc, go to such extremes to cover up the real cause of their deaths? I went through his illness with him and was with him the day before he passed away. Sarah Jessica Parker 'dated' Timothy Murphy, played David Oliver's wife and co-starred with Merrit Butrick. 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. Now it's all amusement park Disney crap with unimaginative staging. Know his, Estimated Net Worth, Age, Biography Wikipedia Wiki The "we can make a brooch, we can make a pteradactyl" queen from the movie AIRPLANE. Though perhaps a female studio head was considered unbelievable at the time. Gender: Male. Robert (Bob) L. Armstrong, passed away from heart related causes on May 14th, 2020. Ironically, Mr. Armstrong's death came Friday, one day before the death of Merian C. Cooper, the man who created the movie, one of Hollywood's enduring classics. r10--how can you POSSIBLY have left out mention of Frey as Harold in "The Boys in the Band"? He was a serious actor but suddenly disappeared in 1988. Beth Armstrong Cause Of Death: Obituary. Never. His official cause of death was sudden heart failure. 1 reference. [quote]Speaking of, how is Hal Rubenstein still alive? He doesn't mention him by name, but calls him a much older, Tony-winning actor in the show. 1. His upbeat, fun-loving personality made him a delight for all who came in contact with him. He attended the University of Washington, where he studied law,[5] and became a member of Delta Tau Delta International Fraternity. Because no one watches that bitchy antique anymore R308 The blog, "The Rialto Report," recently did a detailed story about Wade Nichols/Dennis Parker, in which they interview his brother and former friends/colleagues. . Brad Davis' wife wrote a book, based on the fact that he died of aids. our privacy/terms or if you just want to see the damn [quote]R18 [R10]--how can you POSSIBLY have left out mention of Frey as Harold in "The Boys in the Band"? Armstrong first started acting in the stage in 1919 with the production of Boys Will Be Boys. How long might he have been living with it? Antony Armstrong-Jones wed Princess Margaret, Queen Elizabeth II's sister, for ten years, from 1960 . So babygays heard it at the same time you did. The Most Dangerous Game (1932) [Martin Trowbridge]: Murdered (off-screen) by Leslie Banks.We learn of Robert's death when Leslie and his henchmen bring Robert's body back to the castle where Joel McCrea and Fay Wray later find the body under a sheet. [There is nothing more tedious than a race baiting troll. As the big-time promoter Carl Denham in 1933's "King Kong," Robert Armstrong uttered one of the most famous lines in movie history. Leave a note. During the original Public Theatre run of THE NORMAL HEART, Brad was getting fuked by every hot boy who came his way. Armstrong died of a heart attack in his sleep, a month before his 70th birthday on July 6, 1971. 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. He is survived by his wife Lori and daughter Jillian. We decided wed start a scholarship fund in his honor. That leaves Curtis, who won the Tony for "The Rothschilds". - Susan Brooks. So many talented chorus men from the 80's. It was Denham's persistence that led to Kong's capture with gas bombs. r128, you violated rule 87 in the 1970s Gay Handbook: 87: Never date an actor. He also did a lot of Broadway, with a featured role in the original Fiddler on the Roof and later in the movie. He was living in Corona, Queens, New York City when it happened. Some features on this site require a subscription. He is survived by his four children from his first marriage. He was a lovely, talented man and had a wonderful partner in EJ Alexander. [citation needed]. And I was thinking exactly what you were thinking. As in, right now, my shoulders. After his death, Lydon takes care of his wife until her death at the age of 97. Your post irresponsible and offensive. Become a contributor - post when you want with no ads. In 1984, Parker died, whether from a self-inflicted gunshot wound (a rumor) or complications from AIDS. ", Broadway was more tolerant but not all that much earlier (A Chorus Line - and only nominations for the gay roles). Apologies if this correction has been posted before. . Cause of Death: cancer. That DALLAS actor was so young and beautiful. But I also remember there was quite a bit of speculation about he died. He played small parts at first and then moved into lead roles in road shows touring the country. Here's another shot. [quote]Micheal Jeter From Evening Shade died of Aids. A lot of people who are familiar with his solo career don't realize that he was also part of the Edgar Winter Group in the early 70s & sang lead on their huge hit, Free Ride (which he also wrote). In the fall of 1990, Hall was involved in a car accident in Los Angeles and required a blood transfusion, which was later discovered to be contaminated with HIV. However his list of gay conquests is rather substantial: Rock Hudson, Tab Hunter, Troy Donahue, Rudolf Nureyev, Paul Newman, Leonard Bernstein, James Dean, and Stephen Sondheim. they still claim he only died of pneumonia and the dust from shooting out in the dessert, total croak of crap. In the 1950s, he appeared as Sheriff Andy Anderson on Rod Cameron's syndicated western-themed television series, State Trooper. It's even been posted as FACT on some legitimate sites I've seen. Kenny Everett. Robert W. Chambers. Meyer Lansky. The cause of his death was believed to be from a heart attack. To preserve these articles as they originally appeared, The Times does not alter, edit or update them. Ironically, Mr. Armstrong's death came Friday, one day before the death of Merian C. Cooper, the man who created the movie, one of Hollywood's enduring classics. He is the biggest queen I've ever seen. Kenny Sacha- He played the Rose drag queen in The Rose among other things. It's sad if someone is doing that but I doubt it's his Foundation or his publicist? Not for nothing, I assumed you were R25. (There is some disagreement over this, since other bios say he died of cancer from smoking.). If the world were fair, he and Jamie would have been husbands. In 2008, the leading cause of death for females aged 50 to 64 years changed from malignant neoplasm of breast to malignant neoplasm of trachea, bronchus and lung, which accounted for 10.1% of deaths for this age group . 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. IMDB has AIDS listed as his cause of death and Wikipedia has cancer caused by AIDS. [quote]Musical theatre for anyone with a brain died with AIDS. r57, here's another pic of Timothy Patrick Murphy: I had to look up his name admittedly, but Tom Villard - he guested on The Golden Girls last season (he was Dorothy's former student who gave her that high paying job that she quit) and he was also on Pyramid often. In 1942, he was reteamed with Cromwell in Baby Face Morgan, a notable B movie for PRC (Producers Releasing Corporation). It just craves attention. I always suspected that Gregory Hines did not die of liver cancer, as was reported. 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. It's just a dopey show, in my opinion. Ron Richardson, of "Big River", as well as Howard Rollins. Birthday: November 20, 1890. The annual death rate peaked in 1995 (10.3 per 100 patients) and then declined to <2 deaths per 100 persons . R199, Christopher George was not on "Bracken's World," he was on "Rat Patrol." 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. Last modified on Sun 5 Apr 2020 13.05 EDT. I've always found it fascinating how he was able to effortlessly transition from Gay & Straight Adult Films to a mainstream network soap opera (Edge Of Night). Such Darwinism. He always had his bicycle with him. . 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 . Died in 1994 at age 45. This is a digitized version of an article from The Timess print archive, before the start of online publication in 1996. 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.

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