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. Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre, Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play, "Leonard Frey, Actor, Dies at 49; Was in 'Fiddler' and Other Films", "The Mary Tyler Moore Show. Uh Terry Lester died of AIDS complications, he wasted away and a heart attack did him in. He played Damien. 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!" This is heresy but "We'll Take a Glass Together" has always annoyed me. [quote]During those hell years I cut out every obit concerning an aids related death. [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. It's something I do now when a friend dies. In 1991, the public was His official cause of death was sudden heart failure. Sadly, while playing Larry Kramer in a play about the impact of AIDS, he was a major whore. R295 Is Miss Hal a bottom? Hope it gets off the ground this century. His theatrical breakthrough came as Harold in Mart Crowleys Boys in the Band. He later recreated the role for the 1970 film. He was so good looking. He is survived by a brother, Charles Frey Jr., and a nephew, Charles Frey III. r55 Lypsinka performed "I've Got Your Number" from "Little Me" in a tribute to fashion designer Pauline Trigere in 1992. Thank you, R35 and R36. [quote] Was Anthony Perkins truly gay or just confused. click ACCEPT. Swen Swenson, who introduced this number in the original Broadway production of LITTLE ME. I had such a mad crush on David Oliver. they still claim he only died of pneumonia and the dust from shooting out in the dessert, total croak of crap. Wow, thank you, r166. Glenn Frey, a co-founder of the Eagles and a hit-maker in his own right, died on January 18, 2016, at the age of 67. I'm really happy that someone started this thread. Works. Kenny Sacha- He played the Rose drag queen in The Rose among other things. He was very blonde (I saw him on stage a few times). [quote] Was Anthony Perkins truly gay or just confused. He was frequently cast in monster roles due to his extremely tall staturehe stood 7' 2" (2.20 m). I had no idea Howard E. Rollins died of AIDS. So he made his mark playing Nazis in the UK. Leonard Frey was so much more attractive than I thought he'd be out of his "Boys in the Band" makeup. Take a look at I moved to NYC as an 18 year-old in 1981, coinciding with the official beginning of the AIDS epidemic. Not too many opportunities available, even with character/supporting/secondary roles. Robert Drivas' wonderful ass in "The Illustrated Man". That eulogy is not in the play of "THe Normal Heart". Handsome yes, but I didn't realize he was downright HOT on Dark Shadows! He died at age 35 in 1992. That's horrible. Yes, I agree, Michael Jeter was more than semi-famous. I've always wondered. I loved Dan Hartman's Instant Replay and remember Billy Preston well from The Beatles era - didnt realise they had died of Aids. Handsome, sensitive young actor. Dan Hartman, singer/musician. 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. Didn't Billy Preston die in the last decade? Nationality. Oh, hey there R169. Everyone said, "I never knew Harry had a drinking problem. Strange that they didn't just make Bracken a woman and have Eleanor Parker play that. They claimed it was from heart failure. I find it too cutesy for words. I can not find a photo of him anywhere online, which saddens me even more. He always had his bicycle with him. For years, I thought that Keene Curtis died of AIDS. It had a cast of 10 men and 2 women. We all remember Rock Hudson, Liberace, Rudolf Nureyev, etc., but who are some of the semi-famous that we lost during the plague years? It was heartbreaking and terrifying to read. I was awed by the number of handsome and talented young men playing the dancing waiters. Did it hurt when you pulled that out of your ass, r302? Was Anthony Perkins truly gay or just confused. He was gay. [all posts by tedious, racist idiot removed.]. Frey's television credits included appearances on Hallmark Hall of Fame; Medical Center; Mission Impossible; Eight Is Enough; Quincy, M.E. R168 - I guess I didn't read carefully enough because I thought I waste first to mention him, at rwhatever I was. Frey Jr. barricaded himself in a bedroom while multiple police agencies, including PSP surrounded the residence, but by the time officers forced their way into the room, Frey Jr. was deceased. Become a contributor - post when you want with no ads. May be was a bbbbbbb..bbbbiisekshool. To preserve these articles as they originally appeared, The Times does not alter, edit or update them. Your post irresponsible and offensive. Several of A Chorus Line original cast members, too. and various studio groups of the time. His first civics lesson? At least they didn't turn the New Amsterdam into a megachurch. As a character actor, he often played roles of a comic nature. [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. Yeah, that video of Michael Jeter is pure joy. One thing about Elaine's -- it was always low key. Their athletic dancing went on for 20 minutes, and they were all magnificent. Stephen Schwartz wrote a song about Bill Beyers' death, called "Life Goes On." He married 227 actress Alaina Reed in 1989 after appearing on the program. When I called his family to let them know we were going to have a tribute, I was referred to his brother. Glenn Frey, a founding member of the rock band the Eagles, has died at 67, a publicist for the band has confirmed. 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.". Richard Warwick portrayed Uncas in the 1971 tv series The Last of the Mohicans. Death location. It's dangerous." He played "Rooster" - GREAT dancer; great showman. Couldn't remmber his name. WebLeonard Frey. But I swear I saw it once in a soap mag but never again. However his list of gay conquests is rather substantial. Brad Davis was molested by his mother so his "plowing" of Rue was really just a "repetition compulsion" regarding his childhood trauma. This thread always bums me out when it resurfaces. 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." I had never heard this before, so I can't confirm the veracity of the claim. Sad to see that Baltimora "Tarzan Boy" and comedian Frank Maya both died of AIDS. Kind of a psychopath. I remember seeing Leonard Frey on the First Ave bus years ago, when my neighborhood was scuzzy. Merritt Buttrick, Kirk's son David in Star Trek II/II, died at age 30 in 1989. 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'??) ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM View death records Death details . I actually knew Richard Warwick - slightly, he used to frequent a gay bar (The Colherne - now gone) my gang used to drink in at Earls Court, back in the early 80s, so we got chatting a few times, and almost picked each other up once, but something came up and it didnt happen. I never saw him drink more than 2 or 3 drinks.". A truly beautiful man! Did you know his friend John from NY (also an old roommate)? By the way, Raul Julia was a major star not "semi-famous.". Works Leonard Frey Movies (8) There are 8 movies of Leonard Frey. Most depressing thread ever. Howard Rollins he played Virgil Tibbs in "In The Heat Of The Night" tv series. Here he is singing Cole Porter's "Love for Sale. It's been well documented that he was one of Rudolph Nureyev's lovers and slept with directors and producers of both sexes to further his career. Mark Lester is very much alive. I find it too cutesy for words. Timothy Scott, 'Mistoffelees' in the original Broadway production of "Cats", February 24, 1988. Morali and Parker allegedly became lovers and teamed up for Parker's one and only LP, 'Like an Eagle', released in 1979 on Casablanca Records, the infamous Los Angeles label run by cocaine-crazed Neil Bogart. Was it because of subpar acting or clutch-voice? I think it's the perfect kind of "interesting failure" type of film that is ripe for a remake. Apparently wasa heroin user. r195, do you mean Playgirl's own Chris George? A good conversation starter. He tries to restrain his gayness but it makes him seem even faggier. He made his stage debut in an Off-Broadway production of Little Mary Sunshine and received a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play for The National Health. According to Wiki, he died from complications from open heart surgery. Although he didn't die of AIDs, he contracted the disease and then shot himself at age 55: handsome actor Todd Armstrong, the lead in Jason and the Argonauts (1963). This got me to thinking about lesser-known actors (or writers, athletes, etc.) Merrell Jackson, who also starred in the movie version (sang a beautiful rendition of "All Good Gifts") died at 38 in 1991; cause of death was never disclosed. Do you know something the rest of us don't? Stephen Schwartz was a good friend of Billy Byers. I had to go to IMDB to find out what happened to him. They were in "The Rothschilds" together when Robby was 13-14. But most of the people mentioned here made the team, but barely got up to bat a few times. He died in 1994. 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. Both Larry Kert's and Timothy Scott's memorial services were held at the Winter Garden Theatre, theaters where they had their biggest successes. Occasionally the digitization process introduces transcription errors or other problems; we are continuing to work to improve these archived versions. Leonard Frey, who played the role of Motel the tailor in the 1971 movie Fiddler on the Roof after being featured in the Broadway production, is dead of acquired immune deficiency syndrome. 'I want to preserve him.'. They seemed to get along famously. Cade was a 2020 graduate of Sullivan High School. But it may have been suicide. The reality is probably much more complex. The other clip shows him in a bizarre scene seemingly about to shove his dick into Barnabas's mouth. Irresponsible, maybe. He contracted AIDS and died from complications related to the disease shortly afterwards. I just learned of his death when I was listening to the audio commentary. site without all this bureaucratic nonsense, He had a couple of big solo hits: Instant Replay in the late 70s and I Can Dream About You in 1984. [1] After attending James Madison High School,[1] he studied art at Cooper Union, with designs on becoming a painter, then switched to acting at New York City's Neighborhood Playhouse[1] under acting coach Sanford Meisner, and pursued a career in theater. WebLook up death records online. A recent study from Brazil showed that the average age at death for RA was 67 years -- the same age as Glenn Frey. Billy Preston, of Beatles fame and later a solo artist, died of AIDS. He died in 1988 at age 49 of complications from AIDS. Needless to say, I wasn't surprised to find out that a gay man directed those movies. 24 August, 1988. 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. 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). When I saw that movie for the first time--I was about 14 or so--I remember having crush on him, and then when he has that scene where he's in bed with the cute blonde Bobby Phillips, my heart nearly exploded. For the person upthread who asked about Terry Lester, you were confusing him with the child star of the film "Oliver! But any excuse to watch this What a sad thread. He was 49 years old when he died. R90, the guy who played Al was also a longtime Solid Gold dancer who got this young gay hot week after week. Very good threadbut r2's link was bad! Some features on this site require a subscription. Dry your tears! It was sad. 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. btw, did Kim Milford really die of AIDS? number then drops dead, somewhere in act 2". Sad. If so, it worked on me. More talented then I gave him credit for, then. Unless you are rich enough to keep him as a sugar daddy, you will always be third or lower on their priority list. He was a very sexy man. He was 49. Died Place. Not me, R172. Leonard H Frey was born on November 28, 1912, and died at age 78 years old on October 10, 1991. His name was Tony Fields. He was really good looking. He also had guest spots on shows like Night Court and Star Trek: The Next Generation. [quote]Merritt Buttrick, Kirk's son David in Star Trek II/II, died at age 30 in 1989. This thread makes me so sad. Anthony Perkins admitted he had AIDS In his last couple of months. During the original Public Theatre run of THE NORMAL HEART, Brad was getting fuked by every hot boy who came his way. What a tragic story: John Megna, who played nerdy little Dilli in To Kill a Mockingbird. He had a couple of big solo hits: Instant Replay in the late 70s and I Can Dream About You in 1984. 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. -- Theodore "Teddy" Wilson (appeared on tons of sitcoms and TV shows in the 70s and 80s, esp. Shame about drag queen Craig "Outrageous" Russell, Larry Kert, with Liza in "New York New York". Please complete the process by verifying your email address. He was linked to actor Jeremy Brett, they may have been a couple. Frey received critical acclaim in 1968 for his performance as Harold in off-Broadway's The Boys in the Band. [quote]Micheal Jeter From Evening Shade died of Aids. Almost nobody actually died from AIDS. Casey Stevens, who played Jamie Lee Curtis' boyfriend, Nick, in Prom Night. Peter Tramm the substitute dancer for Kevin Bacon in Footloose. Thanks for that observation, r71. He was only 37 years old. r10--how can you POSSIBLY have left out mention of Frey as Harold in "The Boys in the Band"? I was shocked and saddened to see that he died of AIDS at age 52 in 1997. [quote]The worst offender, may he rest in peaceherb ritts. R207 Why is the post about Raul Julia offensive? She had been very upset by Carolyn Jones' death. R63 Daniel McDonald was married, had 2 kids and reportedly died of brain cancer. According to a 2002 interview, German actor Arthur Brauss suggested that Diffring died of AIDS. Somewhere in my kitchen. Another handsome British stage and tv actor Americans might not know was Geoffrey Burridge. 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. 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. People have all kinds of different personal relationships. Never. [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. R55, thank you for mentioning Swen Swenson; I'm old; I had the great pleasure of seeing him, 3 times, in the first touring company of "Annie" in 1977 (in San Francisco.) *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. Harry was very careful to never have more than those 2 or 3 drinks. August 16, 1993. Charles Lee Ward, the tall blond dancer in the same production, also died far too young, and I am sure other men in that company did as well. WebIs Leonard Frey still alive? (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). Leonard Frey was a gifted comic actor who could do drama as well. Ray Sharkey, of "The Idolmaker" & "Wiseguy". In more inland areas, downed trees were more often the cause of death. [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. 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. [quote] Cookie Mueller. I remember he was on E.T. Other stage credits included revivals of The Time of Your Life (1969), Beggar on Horseback (1970), Twelfth Night (1972) and The Man Who Came to Dinner (1980). I. Had never seen that before. The series centers on a powerful head of Century Studios and a group of up-and-coming starlets. Court Miller, one of the actors in Torch Song Trilogy, and Kim Milford, who was on Broadway in Hair and Rocky Horror Larry Kert, the original Tony in West Side Story, replaced Dean Jones in Company, died of AIDS. 24 Aug 1988 (aged 49) New York, New York County (Manhattan), New 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. Frey, who died Wednesday at Beth Israel Hospital, received an Oscar nomination as best supporting actor for his performance as Motel. Later, Warwick played Judi Denchs brother-in-law in the sitcom A Fine Romance (1981-84). 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 and his wife had two children. She was a fat, nasty, prejudiced bitch who sold horrible food but you never saw paparazzi or blue police barriers or limos at her place. [quote]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. 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. I used to stick their portraits on the cocktail olive toothpicks. I doubt his HIV-status when he died is secret to anyone. I must have seen IF a dozen times just for RW. Can't remember. [1] He appeared with the rest of the original cast in the 1970 film version, directed by William Friedkin.[2]. The handsome Tom Fuccello, who played Sen. Dave Culver on "Dallas." The "we can make a brooch, we can make a pteradactyl" queen from the movie AIRPLANE. 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. Ryan Gosling was attached to it some time ago. I believe Tim Scott had been involved with Ian Charleson when the former was in CHORUS LINE in London. David Oliver from Another World and A Year IN the Life died at 30 in 1992. One of his puppeteers died of AIDS around the same time, though. Timothy Scott was the boyfriend of Norman Buckley, Betty Lynn's brother. not the AIDS. [quote]For years, I thought that Keene Curtis died of AIDS. 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