(I had a crush on him and nearly satisfied it many moons ago.) He was a dear friend, and I miss him to this day. He got off at 88 St and I wondered, "WTF is he doing in this neighborhood at night? I ask at IMDb but apparently it's some big mystery. 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). Was it because of subpar acting or clutch-voice? Is this why we're such bitter old things? That eulogy is not in the play of "THe Normal Heart". Mr. Frey, of Asbury, died Oct. 31 as a result of injuries suffered the previous day I believe Tim Scott had been involved with Ian Charleson when the former was in CHORUS LINE in London. I had never heard this before, so I can't confirm the veracity of the claim. Frey was born in Brooklyn, New York. 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. [quote]The most beautiful man in the world in the seventies, Hiram Keller. Wade's brother says he died in the hospital due to AIDS complications. So, essentially, this is a list of closeted b list bottoms. (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). R148, I was a friend of Gary Bond's. I came of age in the early 80s and hung onto the closet door with both hands super tight, I thought you didn't even have to have sex to get AIDS; you'd just develop it, triggered by the gay gene already in your body. I loved Dan Hartman's Instant Replay and remember Billy Preston well from The Beatles era - didnt realise they had died of Aids. He acted in several operas, including ''Die Fledermaus,'' with Beverly Sills and Joan Sutherland. R263 my mind always goes there, too. 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. Richard Warwick portrayed Uncas in the 1971 tv series The Last of the Mohicans. 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! Ray Sharkey was so hot. It never does. The wife was in complete denial. At least they didn't turn the New Amsterdam into a megachurch. Somewhere in my kitchen. I have only ever seen Joel from the 70s and later, with the moustache. r331, in another thread, somebody claimed that it was Timothy Patrick Murphy, mentioned at r2, who unknowingly infected Fuccello. Works. This thread makes me so sad. Rue was an even bigger slut than Blanche. Pink Flamingos and Female Trouble. No AIDS, and not gay, although he was very gay friendly. R240 What kind of idiot puts dust in a "dessert"? R232 is that Idolmaker remake ever happening? [1] He appeared with the rest of the original cast in the 1970 film version, directed by William Friedkin.[2]. When I called his family to let them know we were going to have a tribute, I was referred to his brother. During those hell years I cut out every obit concerning an aids related death. Wow, thank you, r166. [quote] Dan Hartman, singer/musician. -- Theodore "Teddy" Wilson (appeared on tons of sitcoms and TV shows in the 70s and 80s, esp. Remi Laurent -- he played the son in the original film of La Cage aux Folles (1978) and died in 1989. Otherwise, you'll just have to find some other site I think it's the perfect kind of "interesting failure" type of film that is ripe for a remake. I didn't realize that BOB from "twin Peaks". A good conversation starter. Of course, Brad Davis was more than semi-famous. Needless to say, I wasn't surprised to find out that a gay man directed those movies. His cause and manner of death have not been released at the time of publication. Love R&B, love gospel, love many other areas where Blacks have made a great contribution to music. 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. His theatrical breakthrough came as Harold in Mart Crowleys Boys in the Band. He later recreated the role for the 1970 film. Not too many opportunities available, even with character/supporting/secondary roles. Who knows what's up with that marriage, but they support each other and that's that. 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. We all remember Rock Hudson, Liberace, Rudolf Nureyev, etc., but who are some of the semi-famous that we lost during the plague years? I saw Carol Channing in one of her revivals of Hello Dolly in the early 80s. What about Jim Henson? 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. Now hes confronting it head-on, The Super Mario Bros. is now highest-grossing video game adaptation with $500 million, Angela Bassett understood Austin Butlers Oscars moment. According to a 2002 interview, German actor Arthur Brauss suggested that Diffring died of AIDS. Perhaps someone will write a more elaborated biography about this strange character, who appeared on the Merv Griffin Show during the late '70s, and slept with many of the hottest men of the era (you can find some of their comments on YouTube and DiscoMusic.com). click ACCEPT. Not me, R172. r225 wandered in from Pleasantville I think. 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. Howard Rollins he played Virgil Tibbs in "In The Heat Of The Night" tv series. Glenn Frey, a founding member of the rock band the Eagles, has died at 67, a publicist for the band has confirmed. You know, it's true this is a sad thread and, yes, there are some ignorant comments here. I don't know if she tried it herself, but it obviously didn't save her life. He and his wife had two children. He was a very sexy man. No, he died on 08/24/1988, He was 49 years old when he died. Death. Both Larry Kert's and Timothy Scott's memorial services were held at the Winter Garden Theatre, theaters where they had their biggest successes. It's just a dopey show, in my opinion. 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. So many beautiful young men snatched away before their time. Apparently Keene was always bugging him for sex, promising to give him a blowjob if Robby would suck his dick too. Rue McClanahan wrote that Brad mowed her lawn and plowed her pussy. It appears his mother and ex-wife kept AIDS out of his obituary to protect his young daughter's memory of him. ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM View death records Death details . He was mainly known for his disco hit 'Like An Eagle'. He appears to have died of AIDS in the mid1980s, and his partner, Gerald Mast, a film historian, died a few years later. Am I remembering correctly that he was on Bracken's World? I find it too cutesy for words. Strange that his memory was treated so shabbily in the Crystal Skull fiasco His name was Michael, r278. If you can't find the email you can resend it here. Died Place. This is a digitized version of an article from The Timess print archive, before the start of online publication in 1996. 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. George Pesatura who replaced Sammy Williams in ACL. 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. New York, USA. In more inland areas, downed trees were more often the cause of death. Even before he died, when it was obvious he was ill, he never said anything about his illness. r62 a 4th member of the original cast died of AIDS -- Rene Clemente, who played Coricopat. I always suspected that Gregory Hines did not die of liver cancer, as was reported. 4 Sep 1938. He was born on March 16, 2002 in Vigo County to Robert Michael Frey and Jennifer Ann (Meier) Frey. Did TV and movies-- probably '70s and '80s. Harry was very careful to never have more than those 2 or 3 drinks. Lee Mathis-hot man. And I was thinking exactly what you were thinking. I can't remember where i posted them. I haven't read about the dust thing. His official cause of death was sudden heart failure. Take a look at If so, it worked on me. McLinden was part inspiration for the lead character in "It's a Sin," from the pen of Russell T. Davies. Broadway power tenor David Carroll, OBC star of Chess and Grand Hotel, And then there's Brad Davis, though he's probably more than just semi-famous. 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'??) There's no way to measure what we lost because of their absence. Strange that they didn't just make Bracken a woman and have Eleanor Parker play that. R213 There was alot of speculation about Raul Julia. Some people do get brain tumors in their 50s - and its a pretty swift decline. August 16, 1993. Yes, I agree, Michael Jeter was more than semi-famous. People have all kinds of different personal relationships. Dennis was one of the sweetest, kindest people I have ever Known. 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. It seems unlikely that he continued shooting them after the Edge contract began but was probably ending up on VHS formats of 16mm reels he had shot earlier. 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. IMDb has a sortable database entitled "Most Popular Males Who Died Of "aids." He has a wife and two children whom by now must be teens or young adults. His first feature This is quite possibly the gayest name ever. He infected comedian Corbett Monica's daughter (Corbett Monica used to tour with Rat Packers as an opening act) and she sued his estate. Death location. So she held his hand. And then there's that other role we remember Leonard Frey for, R10: People in the US know Denholm Elliott from Indiana Jones and "A Room with a View.". He died in 1996 from AIDS related Lymphoma. However, lots and lots of men in their 30s and 40s died unusually young from cancer or pneumonia :P A high school friend, a talent musician, died of aids. Become a contributor - post when you want with no ads. Ray Sharkey continued to have sex with and infect women with HIV after he was diagnosed. In fact, I didn't know that he'd died. 24 August, 1988. He was treated like a leper until his death. No, poor Jim just wouldn't go to the doctor until it was too late. It's traumatic for me to read these. Dack Rambo. R39 - Joel Crothers will always be Joe Haskell from Dark Shadows in my heart. For the non-Broadway DLers, David Carroll, mentioned in R24, died in the bathroom of the BMG/RCA recording studio while attempting to record the cast album for "Grand Hotel." What is sad about Gary and Gary is that the pair are not buried together -- Gary A is in Eden Memorial Park, and Gary E is in Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills. He had a couple of big solo hits: Instant Replay in the late 70s and I Can Dream About You in 1984. Uh Terry Lester died of AIDS complications, he wasted away and a heart attack did him in. Not an actor, but I want to add Ricky Wilson of The B-52's. 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. Now it's all amusement park Disney crap with unimaginative staging. Mark Fotopolos, one of the most handsome guys in that chorus and a Broadway musical actor (as well as Thommie Walsh's one-time bf) died of AIDS in 1991, after living for quite a few years with HIV, and devoting himself to ACT-UP. I just learned of his death when I was listening to the audio commentary. One of his puppeteers died of AIDS around the same time, though. I was shocked and saddened to see that he died of AIDS at age 52 in 1997. How sad. For years, I thought that Keene Curtis died of AIDS. He was gay and eccentric. 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. Ian Charleson. I loved this song. He was also on some (I think syndicated) sitcom called We Got It Maid. I don't think anyone's mentioned Kevin Peter Hall: [quote]Kevin Peter Hall was an actor famous for his roles as Dr. Elvin Lincoln in Misfits of Science (1985), the 'monsters' in Prophecy (1979), Harry and the Hendersons (1987), Predator (1987), and Predator 2 (1990). Reed Jones, 'Skimbleshanks, in the original Broadway production of "Cats", June 19, 1989. About 15 years later, I heard Channing say in an interview that all the chorus boys in that show were dead of AIDS. He was 49. Where's the troll who always insists Jill Clayburgh died of AIDS? I was awed by the number of handsome and talented young men playing the dancing waiters. r4 Lenny Baker was str8 and died of throat cancer. The critics HATED it. They seemed to get along famously. 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. Ray Vitte was his name. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Leonard H Frey. His last appearance was in an episode of ''Murder, She Wrote.''. Frey, who died They say Brad Davis got Aids from a needle transfusion ? I truly hope they find a cure for this (and other) dreadful diseases. If there were more than a few, then I suppose it's a subject for another thread. I meant to post this as evidence of Joel Crothers' beauty. You hit an exterior keypad with your destination floor and it routes you to one of the 14 elevators;no more sardine-cans). So babygays heard it at the same time you did. He always had his bicycle with him. West End actor Martin Smith is also mentioned in the piece above. Social Network Born on September 4, 1938, the actor Leonard Frey was arguably the worlds most influential social media star. My Friend Leonard, was later discredited. 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. 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. How unpleasant that your racism has to taint this thread. 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