In April 2011, the sudden disappearance of a teenager had the authorities scrambling for leads. That DALLAS actor was so young and beautiful. Also learn about how he was rich at the age of 49 years old? Merrell Jackson was an actor who played one of the apostles in the film Godspell (1973). He tries to restrain his gayness but it makes him seem even faggier. Here's another shot. Michael Jackson was a superstar singer who shot to fame as a child Credit: GETTY When did Michael Jackson die? He died at age 35 in 1992. with lot of social media fan he often posts many personal photos and videos to interact with her huge fan base social media plateform. How about John Matuszak? R199, Christopher George was not on "Bracken's World," he was on "Rat Patrol." [quote]R18 [R10]--how can you POSSIBLY have left out mention of Frey as Harold in "The Boys in the Band"? But most of the people mentioned here made the team, but barely got up to bat a few times. We met when he did some fundraising via Edge of Night for the nonprofit animal welfare organization I worked for. Handsome Paul Keenan best known from his work on "Days of Our Lives" and "Dynasty" is notable in that he was one of the first actors to admit he was suffering from AIDS and was gay, rather than trying to cover it up. [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. Thanks for that link, r44. Harry was very careful to never have more than those 2 or 3 drinks. Many film stars made cameo appearances. I would not put it past him to have also got it from a guy--he was one of those guys who would fuck anything that moved. I have to wonder if that was some sort of inside joke. Charlie Kay Ely, 19, and Justin Soto, 21, have already. The most beautiful man in the world in the seventies, Hiram Keller (Undercoffler) died of "liver cancer" at home with his family in 1997. He was a fucking knockout, for me, perfectly emblematic of what was "young and handsome" in the sixties. Walloon 14:41, 29 October 2007 (UTC) [ reply] After filming the movie in New York, he joined the Chicago stage cast in November 1972. Merrell E Smith's bio. I'm shocked to be alive, but I feel I must never forget the fucking tragic shit show it was, nor the beautiful lives cut so short. I remember your story! Cookie Mueller. Died in 1994 at age 45. [quote] Dan Hartman, singer/musician. 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. When did Merrell Jackson die? I went through his illness with him and was with him the day before he passed away. Died at 49 in 1989 - GREAT actor, so sad to lose him (used to see him around the UWS when I lived in NYC in the 80's.). English actor Ian Charleson was getting well-known and had just played Hamlet before he died. It was awful. Didn't Billy Preston die in the last decade? they still claim he only died of pneumonia and the dust from shooting out in the dessert, total croak of crap. We'll always have Janet Jackson. A good conversation starter. We know that Merrell E Smith had been residing in Jackson, Jackson County, Ohio 45640. his net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. It wasn't until Tom Hanks and Philadelphia that actors (and producers) clamored "I want an Oscar, get me a gay role! I just checked his bio, and it says he died of Alzheimers. he was one of famous singer and actor (1952-1991) with the age years old group. George Pesatura who replaced Sammy Williams in ACL. He was on Broadway in the cast of "Hair" and starred in Fellini's "Satyricon" and a dozen other European B movies. Was Anthony Perkins truly gay or just confused. Merrell was a phenomenal celebrity influencer. A starring role in the short-lived prime-time soap Glitter (1984-85) followed, as did guest spots on The Love Boat and Hotel. He died of AIDS at age 29 in 1989; he claimed to have had an affair with actor Brad Davis, who himself contracted AIDS and committed suicide in 1991. Gee r154 if there was only someway to check. But I swear I saw it once in a soap mag but never again. [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. Brett was gay after his marriage to Anna Massey. [12] He was with the national touring company in Baltimore a year later. Couldn't remmber his name. Now it's all amusement park Disney crap with unimaginative staging. He died at 38, not 39. I knew him in the 70s and early 80s. He also did commercials and displayed his fine body in some arty photogs. Florida Death Notices. 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. I knew him in the 70s and early 80s. He has a wife and two children whom by now must be teens or young adults. They seemed to get along famously. When I called his family to let them know we were going to have a tribute, I was referred to his brother. He was a heavy drug user definitely, but he was also a sex addict. It just craves attention. So many beautiful young men snatched away before their time. He was frequently cast in monster roles due to his extremely tall staturehe stood 7' 2" (2.20 m). He was a very sexy man. Ron Richardson, of "Big River", as well as Howard Rollins. R267 I don't think so. This is for another thread but I've wondered if part of the reason Edge of Night got cancelled is that they knew half of the male cast was about to drop dead. He was rumored to have had a relationship with Frank Langella. I never saw him drink more than 2 or 3 drinks.". . I remember he was on E.T. Wade's brother says he died in the hospital due to AIDS complications. (Frank Silva) died from AIDS. Scurvey ? He fucked guys as well as women, so he could have easily gotten it through sexual contact. There's a compilation of her articles in print, and one of them she talks about a man with AIDS who stayed alive by drinking his own pee. 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. What about Jim Henson? Merrell Jackson April 26, 1952 - February 23, 1991 was an actor who played one of the apostles in the film Godspell 1973, He sang "All Good Gifts", Life, Jackson graduated from Chicago's Calumet High School in 1971, where he was a soloist for the a cappella chorus, and had leading roles in two stage productions for which he won the "best actor" award, It was sad. View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro. Shame about drag queen Craig "Outrageous" Russell, Larry Kert, with Liza in "New York New York". 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. She noticed that he spent a lot of time with gay male "friends" but just chalked it up to his being very "gay friendly." Howard Rollins he played Virgil Tibbs in "In The Heat Of The Night" tv series. Bill Beyers, famous for 1980s daytime drama "Capitol", died at only 37 of AIDS in 1992. Did you know his friend John from NY (also an old roommate)? No, poor Jim just wouldn't go to the doctor until it was too late. I just found this post online regarding Dennis Parker (Wade Nichols): [quote] Dennis and I were friends from the early 80s until his death. What a peculiar and erroneous notion, r111. Most of the cast from "The Boys In the Band" (1970). Leonard Frey was so much more attractive than I thought he'd be out of his "Boys in the Band" makeup. I had never heard this before, so I can't confirm the veracity of the claim. ", Broadway was more tolerant but not all that much earlier (A Chorus Line - and only nominations for the gay roles). This is heresy but "We'll Take a Glass Together" has always annoyed me. [quote] Cookie Mueller. [quote] Was Anthony Perkins truly gay or just confused. r128, you violated rule 87 in the 1970s Gay Handbook: 87: Never date an actor. Where's the troll who always insists Jill Clayburgh died of AIDS? 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. Saw many great musicals as a kid. Anthony Perkins admitted he had AIDS In his last couple of months. Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and much more. By 26 May 2022 usc marshall drop in advising 26 May 2022 usc marshall drop in advising 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. Yes, 196. Stephen Stucker. He sang "All Good Gifts". R150 No-- I just did a little research and found him, but it turns out he was killed by a cop. Hello and thank you for registering. What an evil, evil tragedy AIDS wrought on our artistic community. [quote]I don't know very much about Diffring's private life beyond the fact that he was gay . Merrell Jackson (April 26, 1952 - February 23, 1991) was an actor who played one of the apostles in the film Godspell (1973). But thank you for posting R10 and R14, Leonard Frey was not the only Boys in the Band cast member who died of AIDS. Ian Charleson. But at the end of the day, his immune system was compromised.". R182 Wow! I had such a mad crush on David Oliver. He had a sexy high voice. This got me to thinking about lesser-known actors (or writers, athletes, etc.) Rue was an even bigger slut than Blanche. Played "Johnny" in the Airplane movies. On June 25, 2009, American singer Michael Jackson died of acute propofol and benzodiazepine intoxication in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 50.His physician, Conrad Murray, said that he found Jackson in his room at his North Carolwood Drive home in the Holmby Hills area of the city not breathing and with a weak pulse; he administered cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to no avail, and . If you can't see it, or the W&W and Ignore Poster buttons, you probably have NoScript or AdBlock enabled on your browser. How the hell could he throw himself around like a rag doll that way? Merritt Buttrick, Kirk's son David in Star Trek II/II, died at age 30 in 1989. The critics HATED it. Light-skinned black actor -- I think his first name may have been Ray? Lenny Baker, star of Next Stop, Greenwich Village, died of cancer which was caused by AIDS in 1982. OK, that's bizarre and kind of maybe explains why when he came to pick me up for that last/aborted date he took a bath at my place. Timothy Scott, 'Mistoffelees' in the original Broadway production of "Cats", February 24, 1988. It's even been posted as FACT on some legitimate sites I've seen. Gorgeous German hunk Amadeus August - died in 1992 at age 50. We decided wed start a scholarship fund in his honor. Nellie's Husband on Little House on the Prairie. I sure would have liked to have a piece of that! 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. Some features on this site require a subscription. He also did a lot of Broadway, with a featured role in the original Fiddler on the Roof and later in the movie. Worsening health forced him to drop out of the production of "Grand Hotel" six months into the show's run. Dennis Stewart 1994- Craterface in Grease. I always thought his fabulously sassy, florid vocal should be performed by Lypsinka. Ray Sharkey was so gorgeous. Andrew Jackson Merrell, 57, was killed almost instantly last Friday afternoon when a log from a truck he was unloading at the Betz-Tipton plant rolled off on him. A starring role in the short-lived prime-time soap "Glitter" (1984-85) followed, as did guest spots on "The Love Boat" and "Hotel." He died of AIDS at age 29 in 1989; he claimed to have had an affair with actor Brad Davis, who himself contracted AIDS and committed suicide in 1991. David Oliver from Another World and A Year IN the Life died at 30 in 1992. He didn't get AIDS from a blood transfusion. I can not find a photo of him anywhere online, which saddens me even more. I didn't see how many pages it was, already mentioned obviously. Jackson graduated from Chicago's Calumet High School in 1971, where he was a soloist for the a cappella chorus, and had leading roles in two stage productions for which he won the "best actor" award. humboldt county murders 2020 merrell jackson cause of death. I remember the last time I saw him before he died I brought tapes from the US which contained episodes of Frasier. He played Damien. Trivia (2) He auditioned for the Chicago production of "Godspell" in May 1972, but was cast in the movie version instead. Merrell Jackson was born on 26 April, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. You think the fantasy will equal the reality. Dan Hartman, singer/musician. Did any non-gay actors ever die of the AIDS? It's traumatic for me to read these. He definitely did NOT commit suicide, but died of AIDS, which was still very much a stigma in 1985. No obituary appeared for him in the Chicago Tribune, the Chicago Sun-Times, the New York Times, or Variety. Billy Preston, of Beatles fame and later a solo artist, died of AIDS. r331, in another thread, somebody claimed that it was Timothy Patrick Murphy, mentioned at r2, who unknowingly infected Fuccello. I also appeared in a successful Off Broadway production in the 80s. Other Works Singer And Actor (1952-1991) I remember Carrol O'Connor tried to save his job for him but he was on another planet. Stephen Schwartz wrote a song about Bill Beyers' death, called "Life Goes On." I had to go to IMDB to find out what happened to him. Sad. Somewhere in my kitchen. West End actor Martin Smith is also mentioned in the piece above. Jackson graduated from Chicago's Calumet High School in 1971, where he was a soloist for the a cappella chorus, and had leading roles in two stage productions for which he won the "best actor" award. They claimed it was from heart failure. [8] He auditioned for the Chicago production of Godspell in May 1972, but was cast in the movie instead, filming in New York from August to November, 1972. There's no way to measure what we lost because of their absence. His obit says it was lymphoma which can be AIDS related. Not an actor, but director Colin Higgins, who directed 9 to 5 (which I'm watching right now) and Foul Play. Interesting, never knew there were porn stars who crossed over to soaps - or vice-versa. I was shocked and saddened to see that he died of AIDS at age 52 in 1997. At the time of his death he survived by his large extended friends and family. At the time of his death he survived by his large extended friends and family. Died in 198g. If the world were fair, he and Jamie would have been husbands. He was a dear friend, and I miss him to this day. 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. IIRC his first female *relations* came via Victoria Principal well into his adult years and the subsequently married a woman. Speaking of, how is Hal Rubenstein still alive? 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 the person upthread who asked about Terry Lester, you were confusing him with the child star of the film "Oliver! Hi, R170. I have always thought that some are immune to the virus. 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