[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. (There is some disagreement over this, since other bios say he died of cancer from smoking.). 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. He started going out on location wearing a wig and women's clothes. *Peter Evans, 38, May 20, 1989, Versatile actor praised for his lead role in "Children of a Lesser God", *Ian Charleson, 40, January 6, 1990, The Scottish actor who costarred in the 1981 "Chariots of Fire", *Leonard Fray, 49, August 24, 1988, Motel the tailor in the stage and film versions of "Fiddler on the Roof", *Larry Kert, 60, June 5, 1991, The singer and actor who played Tony in Broadway's "West Side Story", Charles Ludlam, 44, May 28, 1987, Actor-playwright-director in his post-absurdist theater of the Ridiculous, Cookie Mueller, 40, November 10, 1989, Actress in John Waters's "Pink Flamingoes"; Details magazine art critic, Larry Riley, 59, June 6, 1992, The actor who played Frank Williams on CBS's "Knots Landing", Craig Russell, 42, October 30, 1990, Flamboyant entertainer and impersonator of Mae West, Judy Garland, Jack Smith, 57, September 18, 1989, Performance artist and maker of the 1963 film "Flaming Creatures", Barry Robins, 41, April 1, 1986, Lead in Bless the Beasts and the Children, Rmi Laurent, 32, 14 November 1989, the son in 1978 film La Cage aux Folles. Rap, that horrid musical wannabe skyrocketed in the 80s as a direct loss of this pool of talent. Ray Sharkey continued to have sex with and infect women with HIV after he was diagnosed. RIP. Can't remember. Ray Sharkey, of "The Idolmaker" & "Wiseguy". I can not find a photo of him anywhere online, which saddens me even more. Robert Armstrong Attorney at Law. Later in that decade, Armstrong played another Carl Denham-like leading character role as "Max O'Hara" in 1949's Mighty Joe Young. R31, Tom got AIDS from his partner, who didn't reveal his HIV when they met. IMDB has AIDS listed as his cause of death and Wikipedia has cancer caused by 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. Gypsy Rose Lee. Robby has nothing good to say about him and clearly regarded him as a child molester (Robby never took him up on the offer). R237, it just occurred to me today that the onset of AIDS and it's mysterious and sudden tragic effects are just as fresh/old in our minds as the devastation of the WWII holocaust was in the minds of Jews back in 1975 (as Bette Midler would let us know in her stage act, when talking about visiting Germany, right around then). Robert Armstrong was born on November 20, 1890 and died on April 20, 1973. I knew him in the 70s and early 80s. Marjorie Diehl-Armstrong ( Erie, Pennsylvania, February 26, 1949 - Fort Worth, Texas [1 ], April 4, 2017 [2 ]) was a serial killer recognized for her role as the intellectual author of the Brian Wells crime (Pizza Bomber's case [3 ]) occurred in Erie, Pennsylvania, on August 28, 2003.She became public after she was found responsible for organizing a complex conspiracy that included the . To this day, his IMDB bio still insists he was engaged to soap actress Veleka Grey at the time of his death and the cause was cancer, -- Brad OHare (Guiding Light, Longtime Companion), -- James Raitt (brother of Bonnie), Broadway musical director, -- Denholm Elliott (A Room With A View), -- Ilka Tanya Payan (Telenovelas + Scarface, Hill Street Blues), -- Joe Megna (Dill in To Kill A Mockingbird), -- Merritt Butrick (Captain Kirks son on Star Trek). Character # The Case of. He had no money at his death, so she didn't get anything. Mr. Armstrong traveled to New York and then accepted an offer to work with his uncle, Paul Armstrong, a writer and producer. His obit says it was lymphoma which can be AIDS related. Sounds like the wiki in r228 is revising history. 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!" r128, you violated rule 87 in the 1970s Gay Handbook: 87: Never date an actor. He died at age 35 in 1992. Lee Mathis-hot man. 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. Where's the troll who always insists Jill Clayburgh died of AIDS? Apologies if this correction has been posted before. His father was a barrister and his mother was a socialite. Last modified on Sun 5 Apr 2020 13.05 EDT. Did TV and movies-- probably '70s and '80s. Both Larry Kert's and Timothy Scott's memorial services were held at the Winter Garden Theatre, theaters where they had their biggest successes. Later, Warwick played Judi Denchs brother-in-law in the sitcom A Fine Romance (1981-84). Click episode number for show page at main site. (Frank Silva) died from AIDS. Handsome, sensitive young actor. He doesn't mention him by name, but calls him a much older, Tony-winning actor in the show. He was on Broadway in the cast of "Hair" and starred in Fellini's "Satyricon" and a dozen other European B movies. 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? We will remember him . [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. SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 21 (AP)Robert Armstrong, the actor who brought King Kong back alive from his prehistoric island habitat, died yesterday at a hospital after a short illness. Sexy as fuck Terry Lester, the original (and only as far as I'm concerned) Jack in Y&R. I don't think this has been mentioned yet but Julie Hagerty had a brother who was an acting teacher. The shame and embarrassment that was such a force for people then. Some features on this site require a subscription. Birth City: New Rumley. We met when he did some fundraising via Edge of Night for the nonprofit animal welfare organization I worked for. R302 . oy, what did they all die of ? Cause of Death. I was shocked and saddened to see that he died of AIDS at age 52 in 1997. Funeral Home Services for Robert are being provided by J M Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc. - Petersburg. Hope it gets off the ground this century. I've asked about Bert Convy here before. Lenny Baker, star of Next Stop, Greenwich Village, died of cancer which was caused by AIDS in 1982. Robert and his family were well acquainted with Abraham Lincoln, who came to their neighborhood a few years before Robert's death. Most depressing thread ever. Visit this actor at the IMDb. 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. Gary Bond, aged 55, who died in 1995. 3133. nickname. Died: Apr 20, 1973. Some features on this site require registration. Armstrong had seen his physician the previous week for an undisclosed treatment, but his cause of death was never publicly disclosed. Stephen Stucker. Billy Preston, of Beatles fame and later a solo artist, died of AIDS. [quote]For Christ sake, I'm sure Rue was no older then Bradyou big dummy. They claimed it was from heart failure. Anyone can read what you share. In 1979, Parker/Nichols became a regular cast member on 'The Edge of Night', appearing for five years as Police Chief, Derek Mallory. When I called his family to let them know we were going to have a tribute, I was referred to his brother. Paul Jabara-he wrote and won an Oscar for Last Dance sun by Donna Summer. Someone please help me with this one -- I'm pretty sure he died of AIDS but I'm not positive. After his death, Lydon takes care of his wife until her death at the age of 97. Robert Armstrong is familiar to old-movie buffs for his case-hardened, rapid-fire delivery in such roles as fast-talking promoters, managers, FBI agents, street cops, detectives and other such characters in scores of films--over 160--many of them at Warner Brothers, where he was part of the so-called "Warner Brothers Stock Company" that consisted of such players as James Cagney, Pat O'Brien . So did Curt Dawson, who did several soaps, including Another World. 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. Robert Drivas' wonderful ass in "The Illustrated Man". William L. Armstrong, . Wife: Ann Neale (m. 1952, div. Cause of death: Prostatic hypertrophy . Born: Nov 20, 1890. Though I don't mean to compare two very different world disasters, I figured if the memory of the World Wars was kept alive for so long, even after certain nations had become our allies, something similar can be done with the AIDS crisis years. Dennis C. Stewart, the guy who played crater face in Grease. Did any non-gay actors ever die of the AIDS? Wade's brother says he died in the hospital due to AIDS complications. It's traumatic for me to read these. Such a huge loss of talent all around. 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. So handsome. It was beauty killed the beast. r331, in another thread, somebody claimed that it was Timothy Patrick Murphy, mentioned at r2, who unknowingly infected Fuccello. EJ told me that Gary watched that episode over and over and loved it. There is nothing like a good thread like this to cheer me up. At least they didn't turn the New Amsterdam into a megachurch. Denholm Elliot was actually well known to American viewers through his role of Marcus in the Indiana Jones movies. [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. I. Robert graduated from Mattoon High School. Brett was gay after his marriage to Anna Massey. I doubt his HIV-status when he died is secret to anyone. Apparently Keene was always bugging him for sex, promising to give him a blowjob if Robby would suck his dick too. 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). Advertisement. date of death. Before attending law school, I worked part-time on an oil rig. Birth Year: 1839. Cookie Mueller. 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). On April 20, 1973, Robert Armstrong (actor) died of non-communicable disease. August 16, 1993. "Twas beauty killed the beast," he said at the close of that now iconic film. I always thought his fabulously sassy, florid vocal should be performed by Lypsinka. Death record, obituary, funeral notice and information about the deceased person. Thanks for that link, r44. Your post irresponsible and offensive. This is a digitized version of an article from The Timess print archive, before the start of online publication in 1996. Remi Laurent -- he played the son in the original film of La Cage aux Folles (1978) and died in 1989. 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 . Though perhaps a female studio head was considered unbelievable at the time. George Armstrong Custer, (born December 5, 1839, New Rumley, Ohio, U.S.died June 25, 1876, Little Bighorn River, Montana Territory), U.S. cavalry officer who distinguished himself in the American Civil War (1861-65) but later led his men to death in one of the most controversial battles in U.S. history, the Battle of the Little Bighorn. I truly hope they find a cure for this (and other) dreadful diseases. Birthday: November 20, 1890. Makes me sad even to mention it but Lance Baker was a cute actor kid from New Zealand we managed who died really young. Some might say r160 that marriage to Anna Massey would turn anyone gay - but she was a revered actress who played lots of old boots and evil spinsters. 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. William passed away of cause of death on month day 1931, at age 68 at death place, Utah. I didn't realize that BOB from "twin Peaks". Some people do get brain tumors in their 50s - and its a pretty swift decline. Please click here to update your account with a username and password. I just saw IF. again for the first time in years and thought the same thing: Richard Warwick was so handsome. We all remember Rock Hudson, Liberace, Rudolf Nureyev, etc., but who are some of the semi-famous that we lost during the plague years? For years, I thought that Keene Curtis died of AIDS. He was a heavy drug user definitely, but he was also a sex addict. He was a very sexy man. He delivered the film's famous final line: "It wasn't the airplanes. Hello and thank you for being a DL contributor. One of the architects of an American art form, a free and individual spirit, and an artist of worldwide fame, his great talents and magnificent spirit added richness and pleasure to . He received great reviews for his portrayal of Big Daddy in the Broadway production of "Cat On a Hot Tin Roof" in 1955.In 1958, R.G. Name: George Custer. Know his, Estimated Net Worth, Age, Biography Wikipedia Wiki He contracted AIDS and died from complications related to the disease shortly afterwards. The handsome Tom Fuccello, who played Sen. Dave Culver on "Dallas." 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. He is best known for his work on television, where he has appeared in a number of popular shows. The story of Antony Armstrong-Jones is one of both serious triumph and devastating tragedy. He said he had had sex with beautiful men and women, and had no regrets. Death: 1850 (59-60) Immediate Family: Son of Anthony Armstrong and Mary Armstrong. He was treated like a leper until his death. Here's another shot. btw, did Kim Milford really die of AIDS? Steven Gelfer, 'Carbucketty' in the original Broadway production of "Cats", December 26, 1988. Colin Higgins also wrote the screenplay for Harold and Maude. I'm sure they liked each other a lot. He died in 1995 and was 52. r319 There have always been many gays and bis in the military, independent of not allowed. It was sad. [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. [citation needed], Armstrong died of cancer in Santa Monica, California. Even before he died, when it was obvious he was ill, he never said anything about his illness. I was awed by the number of handsome and talented young men playing the dancing waiters. How the hell could he throw himself around like a rag doll that way? The guy who played Al in the Chorus Line movie. 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