Waggoner, who was battling cancer, died peacefully Tuesday at his Los Angeles-area home with his wife of 60 years, Sharon, at his side, according to a family statement.
Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Lyle Waggoner, known for his work on "The Carol Burnett Show" and "Wonder Woman," has died at the age of 84. “His ‘Star Waggons’ transformed the way the entertainment business took care of its actors, makeup artists, wardrobe and production people,” the statement said. Market data provided by Factset. or redistributed. But that show was hardly his only claim to fame. Read or Share this story: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/obituaries/2020/03/17/lyle-waggoner-foil-carol-burnett-show-dies/111431234/, Woman’s obituary: In lieu of flowers ‘do not vote for Trump’, GOP political giant Peter Secchia dies at 83 after contracting COVID-19, ‘Gimme Some Lovin’ rock star Spencer Davis dead at 81, Robert Redford’s son, James, dies of liver cancer at 58, Roberta McCain, John McCain's mother, dies at 108, Whitey Ford, Hall of Fame ace for mighty Yankees, dies at 91, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Waggoner also served as the first centerfold for Playgirl magazine, which called him "the stuff of which sexual fantasies are made, a 6-foot-4 hunk of gorgeous beefcake.
Welcome to our new and improved comments, which are for subscribers only. Despite how proud he was to be “the top dog” compared to several smaller companies, Lyle admitted at the time that he no longer missed running his famous business. The Associated Press contributed to this report. “They can yank the rug out from under you at any time.”. Waggoner is survived by his wife of 60 years, Sharon, sons Jason and Beau and four grandchildren. Lyle Wesley Waggoner was born in Kansas City, Kan., on April 13, 1935. Star Waggons covered mirrors at Steven Spielberg’s request, changed a dinette to a makeup area for Teri Hatcher and even switched a trailer that Jaclyn Smith got “bad vibes” in. Burnett, now 86, said that she was looking for someone with good looks in addition to comedic chops to fill the role so that she could play her ugly duckling skits with him. In this Oct. 4, 2017, file photo, Lyle Waggoner arrives at the “The Carol Burnett 50th Anniversary Special” in Los Angeles. Market data provided by Factset. “Lyle Waggoner, loving husband, father, grandfather, entrepreneur, and actor passed away peacefully at home on March 17 at the age of 84 with his wife at his side,” Lyle’s rep revealed in a statement to Closer. “The cause of death was cancer.”. Many of Waggoner’s roles centered on him being a good-looking guy, which he played up in humor on “The Carol Burnett Show.” When Burnett took the stage at the top of her shows to take questions from the audience, it was not uncommon for the asker to want Waggoner to come out and give hugs. In addition to his work on “Carol Burnett” and “Wonder Woman,” Waggoner was also known for founding Star Waggons, which provides customized trailers for on-location production shoots. (Photo by Walt Disney Television via Getty Images Photo Archives/Walt Disney Television via Getty Images). In the late 1970s while Waggoner was still hard at work on sets, he launched Star Waggons out of Sylmar, California. He then joined the cast of "Wonder Woman," alongside Lynda Carter, as Steve Trevor, a soldier who crash-landed on Wonder Woman's mysterious island of Amazon women. Prince William Receives New Title From Queen Elizabeth, Prince William's New Royal Title 'Hit a Nerve' With Prince Harry, Janet Jackson Walks the Red Carpet in Look Inspired By the 1920s, subscribe to our Classic TV & Film Podcast, Jennifer Garner Recalls Raising 3 Kids in the Spotlight: 'Total Circus', Joyce Bulifant is 'Always Amazed' By 'Mary Tyler Moore Show' Gig, Melissa Peterman Praises Reba McEntire for Being 'Open' About BF Rex Linn, Melissa Peterman Says Reba McEntire Is ‘Really Happy’ With BF Rex Linn, Why Harry and Meghan Are 'Incredibly Excited' for Christmas With Archie, Inside Reba McEntire's New Romance With Rex Linn: 'He’s Her No. In a statement released by Waggoner’s family it was revealed that the “loving husband, father, grandfather, entrepreneur, and actor passed away peacefully at home on March 17th at the age of 84 with his wife at his side. “In walked Lyle Waggoner,” she recalled in her 2010 book, “This Time Together.” “Gorgeous?