Jr. R104, you should cite what you're quoting, for the baby-gays r75, there is a way to measure the loss of the artists who were and stars never achieved. r55 Lypsinka performed "I've Got Your Number" from "Little Me" in a tribute to fashion designer Pauline Trigere in 1992. The critics HATED it. Yes indeed, we too use "cookies." He served honorably in the United States Army from 1969 until 1972. The rise of rap had nothing to do with AIDS, not to mention that rap had its AIDS deaths as well. Otherwise, you'll just have to find some other site If you only know him from Evening Shade, or you don't know him, the Grand Hotel clip is him at his (or anyone's) best. A bit OT, Mark Lester might actually be the biological father of one, or two, of Michael Jackson's three children. Armstrong died at age 95 of natural causes in Studio City, California on July 27, 2012. Before attending law school, I worked part-time on an oil rig. He didn't get AIDS from a blood transfusion. He was rumored to have had a relationship with Frank Langella. Handsome yes, but I didn't realize he was downright HOT on Dark Shadows! He was rushed to an Ontario hospital because of the injuries. Robert "Bob, Army" ArmstrongRobert " Bob, Army" Armstrong 1950-2021. Here's another shot. He was treated like a leper until his death. Just checked the Wikipedia page for Brad Davis and it contradicts the commonly held belief he died of AIDS. they still claim he only died of pneumonia and the dust from shooting out in the dessert, total croak of crap. Gypsy Rose Lee. Ray Sharkey continued to have sex with and infect women with HIV after he was diagnosed. for your pointless bitchery needs. Cookie Mueller. He begins at 3:50. 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). I didn't see how many pages it was, already mentioned obviously. r4 Lenny Baker was str8 and died of throat cancer. Birthplace: Lawshall. He and his kind are the reason I have not got rid of the mountain of antique porn on VHS. Hello and thank you for registering. Speaking of, how is Hal Rubenstein still alive? 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. I loved EON, and adored all three actors. At least they didn't turn the New Amsterdam into a megachurch. Kenny Everett. right before he died, talking about how he had to hide the fact he had AIDS and no one would hire him, etc. In addition to details about the death, they can contain birth information, family origins, cause of death, and more. Robert Armstrong passed away on October 16, 2021 after a valiant battle with cancer. Billy Preston, of Beatles fame and later a solo artist, died of AIDS. You know, it's true this is a sad thread and, yes, there are some ignorant comments here. His death was attributed to his mother's smoking. Gee r154 if there was only someway to check. In fact, I didn't know that he'd died. This memorial website was created in memory of Robert Armstrong, 74, born on April 4, 1916 and passed away on April 22, 1990. He spent 20 years in the Air Force which has many gays but when Bob was in that was not allowed. He must have been a pushy bottom then.He was kind of an outcast in Germany as he was half Jewish. Swen Swenson, who introduced this number in the original Broadway production of LITTLE ME. William L. Armstrong, . Leave a note. In 1984, Parker died, whether from a self-inflicted gunshot wound (a rumor) or complications from AIDS. I truly hope they find a cure for this (and other) dreadful diseases. Anyway, most of these people (Southerns, Mid-Westerns) just COULDN'T" WAIT to see Disney's musical, "Alladin". Did you know his friend John from NY (also an old roommate)? Brad Davis' wife wrote a book, based on the fact that he died of aids. Milford was way too theatrical for a raunchy blues based rock band, he was good looking, but not at all suited for Beck's band. Later, Warwick played Judi Denchs brother-in-law in the sitcom A Fine Romance (1981-84). r123, he made hot porn. The reality is probably much more complex. R199, Christopher George was not on "Bracken's World," he was on "Rat Patrol." [citation needed]. I met good people from all over while in the elevators (new technology, no buttons inside the elevator. Yeah, that video of Michael Jeter is pure joy. Ooh, you should see what Robby Benson has to say about Queen Curtis in his autobiography. On April 20, 1973, Robert Armstrong (actor) died of non-communicable disease. Rome. He resembled King Kong producer and adventurer Merian C. Cooper, and Cooper used him in several films as more or less a version of himself. Anyone can read what you share. Alan Jay Lerner. So many folks lost and these are just the semi-famous folks. Ernest Ivanhoe Vernon Armstrong; Ernest L. Armstrong; Ernest Robert Armstrong; Ernest William Armstrong; Francis Armstrong; Lay a poppy for 2022. Robert Armstrong (actor), better known by the Family name Robert William Armstrong, was a popular Actor. 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.). He was only 33 years old. I believe Tim Scott had been involved with Ian Charleson when the former was in CHORUS LINE in London. You think the fantasy will equal the reality. 13 January 2017. Robert William Armstrong (November 20, 1890 - April 20, 1973) was an American film and television actor remembered for his role as Carl Denham in the 1933 version of King Kong by RKO Pictures. Dry your tears! Agreed! In the 1950s, he appeared as Sheriff Andy Anderson on Rod Cameron's syndicated western-themed television series, State Trooper. [There is nothing more tedious than a race baiting troll. Couldn't remmber his name. He was a heavy drug user definitely, but he was also a sex addict. and I just saw R271's post. Robert Drivas - interesting young American actor, also naked in "The Illustrated Man" with Rod Steiger, and in "Where Its At" with David Janssson and DL fave Brenda Vacarro, he also had a small part in "Cool Hand Luke". Birth Name: Robert William Armstrong. Though perhaps a female studio head was considered unbelievable at the time. R306, there *is* an F&F button. He was also prominent in the Beat It video. R258 I didn't know that. Robert (Bob) L. Armstrong, passed away from heart related causes on May 14th, 2020. I must have seen IF a dozen times just for RW. September 9, 2022 by Prinzo. Birth Year: 1839. Our town was rocked when one of the leading businessmen went into rehab, and this was back when rehab was a big deal. 11 references. [en] Vital records: Robert Armstrong at +Archives + Follow. Robert enjoyed music, movies and sports, especially baseball. Hello and thank you for being a DL contributor. William passed away of cause of death on month day 1931, at age 68 at death place, Utah. When I called his family to let them know we were going to have a tribute, I was referred to his brother. [7] Armstrong gave up his studies to manage his uncle's touring companies. Not an actor, but director Colin Higgins, who directed 9 to 5 (which I'm watching right now) and Foul Play. fun-loving personality made him a delight for all who came in contact with him. Later on he speaks of what a good man Hal Linden was and how much he admires hm, so it's clearly not Linden. Wade's brother says he died in the hospital due to AIDS complications. 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. Not a good guy but hot. To preserve these articles as they originally appeared, The Times does not alter, edit or update them. Safety Razor. Text size. Light-skinned black actor -- I think his first name may have been Ray? death. In contrast to his buttoned-down image on CBS' In the Heat of the Night, Rollins sometimes wore a long, startling wig of dreadlocks when he cruised the North Georgia roads last year in his maroon 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII. Please complete the process by verifying your email address. r195, do you mean Playgirl's own Chris George? Such a huge loss of talent all around. Is like when you kill the flowers and the weeds take over the garden. Do you know something the rest of us don't? I had never heard this before, so I can't confirm the veracity of the claim. More talented then I gave him credit for, then. He appears to have died of AIDS in the mid1980s, and his partner, Gerald Mast, a film historian, died a few years later. Choreographers, playwrights, dancers, actors. Somewhere in my kitchen. Take a look at 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. Melissa J. Armstrong, Binit B. Shah, Robert Chen, Michael J. Angel, Anthony E. Lang. What a tragic story: John Megna, who played nerdy little Dilli in To Kill a Mockingbird. He was only 37 years old. 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. 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 . [quote]Brett was gay after his marriage to Anna Massey. Sadly, while playing Larry Kramer in a play about the impact of AIDS, he was a major whore. Ray Sharkey was so gorgeous. About 15 years later, I heard Channing say in an interview that all the chorus boys in that show were dead of AIDS. Cause of Death. Not me, R172. I also appeared in a successful Off Broadway production in the 80s. I meant to post this as evidence of Joel Crothers' beauty. R150 No-- I just did a little research and found him, but it turns out he was killed by a cop. His upbeat, fun-loving personality made him a delight for all who came in contact with him. 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 . The founder of ZeniMax Media, who led the Company to a $7.5 billion purchase to Microsoft last September, took his last breath at a Baltimore hospital. With Brad's death, it was always about AIDS. Aaron, 25, was found dead at lunchtime on July 10, 2018 . He died on April 20, 1973, while Cooper died on April 21, 1973. But most of the people mentioned here made the team, but barely got up to bat a few times. A good conversation starter. Davis was dying of AIDS and then the wife helped him commit suicide before the the end came naturally. I doubt his HIV-status when he died is secret to anyone. Funeral Home Services for Robert are being provided by J M Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc. - Petersburg. Such Darwinism. Where's the troll who always insists Jill Clayburgh died of AIDS? R302 . oy, what did they all die of ? R207 Why is the post about Raul Julia offensive? Film Deaths []. R132 Anton Diffring was gay? Our sketches of Robert's sons Hugh and Jack (in this chapter) and on Nancy Greene Armstrong and her son Bowling Green give information about their contacts with Lincoln. I just checked his bio, and it says he died of Alzheimers. r128, you violated rule 87 in the 1970s Gay Handbook: 87: Never date an actor. Antony Armstrong-Jones wed Princess Margaret, Queen Elizabeth II's sister, for ten years, from 1960 . . I always thought his fabulously sassy, florid vocal should be performed by Lypsinka. Though perhaps a female studio head was considered unbelievable at the time. Handsome, sensitive young actor. Ironically, Mr. Armstrong's death came Friday, one day before the death of Merian C. Cooper, the man who created the movie, one of Hollywood's enduring classics. He was a drug user and a pussyhound to the infinite power, so it's not clear how he got AIDS (though he claimed it was from sharing needles). It was heartbreaking and terrifying to read. Played "Johnny" in the Airplane movies. It's something I do now when a friend dies. He and King Kong's co-producer, Merian C. Cooper, died within sixteen hours of each other. Methods: Comparisons of death-related variables during the 3 eras were performed. Whats Happening and Sanford and Son), -- Larry Riley was in A Soldiers Story and was fired from Knots Landing for having aids, -- Michael Westphal, ATP tennis player (ranked in the top 50), -- Joel Crothers (Somerset, Edge of Night) went to his grave denying he was gay and denying he had aids. After graduating, R.G. Armstrong studied to be a lawyer but gave it up to manage his uncle's touring companies. Jonathon Scott Taylor apparently retired from acting took a law degree and is living somewhere in England. Emmy and Tony Winner Jeter was more than semi-famous. I think it's the perfect kind of "interesting failure" type of film that is ripe for a remake. 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. Jeffrey Mylett, of the original cast/film version of "Godspell", died in 1986 at age 36. Reed Jones, 'Skimbleshanks, in the original Broadway production of "Cats", June 19, 1989. During those hell years I cut out every obit concerning an aids related death. I have always thought that some are immune to the virus. 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. IIRC his first female *relations* came via Victoria Principal well into his adult years and the subsequently married a woman. Pink Flamingos and Female Trouble. [quote]It's traumatic for me to read these. In his films, Mr. Armstrong played gangsters, cowboys, aviators, boxers and policemen in both comedies and melodramas, Sometimes he was the villain, other times he played romantic leads. His work for the Ritchie Family was all over the map with LP's like 'African Queens' rating quite high and ones like 'American Generation' quite low. Your post irresponsible and offensive. In 1979, Parker/Nichols became a regular cast member on 'The Edge of Night', appearing for five years as Police Chief, Derek Mallory. 308, he is already mentioned repeatedly up thread [quote] During those hell years I cut out every obit concerning an aids related death. R295 Is Miss Hal a bottom? Hope it gets off the ground this century. The handsome Tom Fuccello, who played Sen. Dave Culver on "Dallas." Irving Allen Lee, Joel Crothers, and Dennis Parker; all of The Edge of Night. It was awful. Rather a Peter O'Toole lookalike, the good-looking actor was in lots of British movies and TV including 'Zulu', and the newly re-released 'Wake In Fright' (originally titled 'Outback') made in Australia in 1971, he was also Anne Boleyn's lover in 'Anne Of The Thousand Days'. Now it's all amusement park Disney crap with unimaginative staging. His father was a barrister and his mother was a socialite. He got off at 88 St and I wondered, "WTF is he doing in this neighborhood at night? An English photographer and filmmaker by the name of Antony Charles Robert Armstrong-Jones, 1st Earl of Snowdon, GCVO, FRSA, RDI wed Princess Margaret, Queen Elizabeth II's sister, for ten years, from 1960 until 1978. Here he is singing Cole Porter's "Love for Sale. 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. He was born in Plattsburgh, May 8, 1939, the son of Thurman and Laura (Dubuque) Armstrong. He had a couple of big solo hits: Instant Replay in the late 70s and I Can Dream About You in 1984. I remember your story! He was on Broadway in the cast of "Hair" and starred in Fellini's "Satyricon" and a dozen other European B movies. Thanks for that observation, r71. R148: Could you be thinking of Gene Anthony Ray? Yes, 196. 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. Was he on a wire with a harness under his tux? His official cause of death was sudden heart failure. He wanted children, so he convinced himself he was bisexual and married Berry Berenson, whose proper name later became Berry Berenson, Wdow of Anthony Perkins, Who Died on American Airlines Flight 11 in the World Trade Center Attack. R240 What kind of idiot puts dust in a "dessert"? Daniel McDonald had a brain tumor. When the second season began, Leslie Nielsen joined the cast to portray Bracken. Gorgeous German hunk Amadeus August - died in 1992 at age 50. Strange that they didn't just make Bracken a woman and have Eleanor Parker play that. . I loved Paper Dolls as a kid. date of death. Many film stars made cameo appearances. Age at Death: 82. 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!" I. during pregnancy. - Susan Brooks. The grave site of Robert Armstrong. 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." World War II. [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. The trouble was that he would leave the office about 4 and have a couple at the VFW, a couple at the Legion, a couple at the country club and so on, so that by the time he rolled home about 7:30 he was flying high. You know he died of LEG CANCER which is so unusual. Look at the Clintons. ", Broadway was more tolerant but not all that much earlier (A Chorus Line - and only nominations for the gay roles). He wasn't young. Armstrong was dubbed. She had been very upset by Carolyn Jones' death. 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. Ron Vawter - Supporting actor in films and member of the Wooster group. They seemed to get along famously. I'm lucky to be alive; timing is everything, if I'd been born 5 years earlierwho knows? 4 of 13 documents 1 of 13 documents View all. Some features on this site require registration. I had to go to IMDB to find out what happened to him. After his death, all these years later, his family have never commented on Julia's cause of death. 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. Warren Stevens provided the voice of the unseen Bracken. Click episode number for show page at main site. He always pinged to me even though he was married and had a son. Tony (English) 0 references. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. Dennis was one of the sweetest, kindest people I have ever Known. Richard Warwick was beautiful in one of the best UK movies of the 60s -- Lindsay Anderson's If. Richard Warwick lip synched "What is a Youth" in Zeffirelli's Romeo and Juliet. [quote]R18 [R10]--how can you POSSIBLY have left out mention of Frey as Harold in "The Boys in the Band"? OP -- I had such a crush on Richard Warwick and, like another poster, that scene in IF when he's in bed with beautiful blond Bobby Phillips was the first time I had seen two men in bed together. r74 that's pecisely what makes this thread so sad - the unfinished stories, the what ifs A tribute to Rock Hudson or Liberace isnt half as sad because those stars hit a home run and ten some. R213 There was alot of speculation about Raul Julia. I've always wondered. Character # The Case of. How sad. and various studio groups of the time. Lee Mathis-hot man. Armstrong's silver screen career began in 1927 when he appeared in Path's silent drama The Main Event. Joe McCabe astutely portrayed the man in his eulogy on the occasion of Robert Armstrong's death: In this city, he was Mr. And he still looks healthy. R182 Wow! The series centers on a powerful head of Century Studios and a group of up-and-coming starlets. I mean you know that must be true. Prior to World War II, in 1940, Universal Pictures released Enemy Agent, about countering a Nazi spy ring. Needless to say, I wasn't surprised to find out that a gay man directed those movies. World War I. And in 1933, he appeared as Denham, the fasttalking movie maker who insists on visiting a mysterious island where an enormous ape, called Kong, is said to be thriving. He contracted AIDS and died from complications related to the disease shortly afterwards. I remember Beth Broderick from that Sabrina show was the main speaker at his memorial service. Was Anthony Perkins truly gay or just confused. He played Damien. And who could ever forget Michael Jeter as Ethel Merman in "The Fisher King" ? As in, right now, my shoulders. Speaking of Chores boys, I would say Michael C. Hall is HIV. Went out with him once, R126. I had such a mad crush on David Oliver. A similar movie in a lighter vein, Mighty Joe Young, also featured Mr. Armstrong as a nightclub owner, that featured Jcie Young, a more docile gorilla than Kong. He is best known for his role as director Carl Denham in King Kong. Maybe for mud-pie? [quote] Was Anthony Perkins truly gay or just confused. 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. However, he returned to New York and the live stage. [quote]I had no idea Howard E. Rollins died of AIDS. Widely regarded as one of the club's greatest ever players David Armstrong's cause of death has become one of fans' questions after he passed away at the age of 67 on August 21, 2022. Best Known For: George . It was beauty killed the beast. Miss Amanda Blake, tho she was a bit of a household name. He died in 1996 from AIDS related Lymphoma. 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. By the way, Raul Julia was a major star not "semi-famous.". R90, the guy who played Al was also a longtime Solid Gold dancer who got this young gay hot week after week. He was 50 years old at the time of his passing. Most of the cast from "The Boys In the Band" (1970). Sarah Jessica Parker 'dated' Timothy Murphy, played David Oliver's wife and co-starred with Merrit Butrick. who died of AIDs. Love R&B, love gospel, love many other areas where Blacks have made a great contribution to music. Robert Armstrong (1890 - 1973) . Ryan Gosling was attached to it some time ago. Dan Hartman, singer/musician. [quote]Strange that they didn't just make Bracken a woman and have Eleanor Parker play that. Abscess. Sharkey's daughter was just arrested for beating her boyfriend's mother to death with a baseball bat. The Armstrongs were a very talented family of pro wrestlers. Best known for numerous 60s tv roles and for the movie "The Illustrated Man" where he has a very lovely nude scene. 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. My ex was best friends with Julie in the 80s/90s and she was absolutely devastated after he died. 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. Please click here to register for free. Robert Armstrong, Jr. passed away on February 21, 2023 in Petersburg, Virginia. The most beautiful man in the world in the seventies, Hiram Keller (Undercoffler) died of "liver cancer" at home with his family in 1997. Cause of death: Prostatic hypertrophy . It's dangerous." Our sketches of Robert's sons Hugh and Jack (in this chapter) and on Nancy Greene Armstrong and her son Bowling Green give information about their contacts with Lincoln. Please click here to update your account with a username and password. Did Jonathon Scott Taylor die of aids. He is best known for his work on television, where he has appeared in a number of popular shows. Died of AIDS - early 90s, I think. Armstrong died of a heart attack in his sleep, a month before his 70th birthday on July 6, 1971. He was also on some (I think syndicated) sitcom called We Got It Maid. And boy, did they! 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. I've been practicing law since 1985. IMDB has AIDS listed as his cause of death and Wikipedia has cancer caused by AIDS. I'm sure they liked each other a lot. I find it too cutesy for words. He was a very sexy man. So did Curt Dawson, who did several soaps, including Another World. He doesn't mention him by name, but calls him a much older, Tony-winning actor in the show. Visit this actor at the IMDb. He attended law college at the University of Washington but dropped out in senior year to seize what appeared to be a temporary opportunity to tour with a vaudeville company. Apparently wasa heroin user. [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. Occasionally the digitization process introduces transcription errors or other problems; we are continuing to work to improve these archived versions. So many beautiful young men snatched away before their time. Hi, R170. Either the family was in full denial or they were trying to cover it up. For the person upthread who asked about Terry Lester, you were confusing him with the child star of the film "Oliver! Kind of a psychopath. Wife: Ann Neale (m. 1952, div. Rome Cemetery. Other cast members included Elizabeth Allen, Dennis Cole, Jeanne Cooper, Peter Haskell, Linda Harrison, Karen Jensen, Madlyn Rhue, and Laraine Stephens. Vanessa Redgrave's first husband, Tony Richardson (though better known as a director). He was replaced by Brent Barrett, the handsome gentleman in the video linked at R94, but managed to nab a Tony nomination for his performance. He was 82 years old. 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. At the time it was not known how he died, but no one else is thought to have been involved. Now it's all amusement park Disney crap with unimaginative staging. Stephen Schwartz was a good friend of Billy Byers. was a regular cast member in the television series T.H.E. R267 I don't think so. Although "King Kong " put Armstrong on the map as an actor, it would also cause him to. Name: George Custer. cancer; Cemetery. Here's a clip from the MTM episode. Cause of Death and EndofLife Experiences in Individuals with Dementia with Lewy Bodies. Robert Armstrong was born in . [quote] What kind of idiot puts dust in a "dessert". He died just sixteen hours before King Kong's co-producer, Merian C. Cooper. For the most part I remember reading each of these in the newspaper at the time. He also did commercials and displayed his fine body in some arty photogs. He attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I loved her. Death record, obituary, funeral notice and information about the deceased person. not the AIDS. He also had guest spots on shows like Night Court and Star Trek: The Next Generation. Anybody got any info on him? Did TV and movies-- probably '70s and '80s. This is heresy but "We'll Take a Glass Together" has always annoyed me. RIP. 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). There is nothing like a good thread like this to cheer me up. Another handsome British stage and tv actor Americans might not know was Geoffrey Burridge. For the movie `` the Illustrated man '' where he has appeared in a play about the impact AIDS..., 2018 NY ( also an old roommate ) 's Romeo and.... In an interview that all the CHORUS boys in that show were dead of AIDS - early 90s I... 4 of 13 documents View all Frank Langella child star of the Wooster.... Gave him credit for, then each other, Jr. passed away from heart related on! Referred to his brother role as director Carl Denham in King Kong & quot Bob... Geoffrey Burridge Armstrong on the love Boat and Hotel verifying your email address robert armstrong cause of death Could! Elizabeth II & # x27 ; ve been practicing law since 1985, Virginia mad on! To bat a few times many beautiful young men snatched away before their time a. Studio City, California on July 6, 1971 a book, based on the fact that 'd. Returned to New York and the live stage introduced this number in hospital... So many folks lost and these are just the semi-famous folks I cut out every obit an. Law school, I was n't surprised to find out that a man! Good friend of billy Byers was back when rehab was a barrister and his mother & # x27 ; smoking... Digitization process introduces transcription errors or other problems ; we are continuing work. The Wooster group because of the leading businessmen went into rehab, and adored three... Fabulously sassy, florid vocal should be performed by Lypsinka two, of Michael Jackson 's children. Into rehab, and adored all three actors his brother is best known for 60s. 80S/90S and she was absolutely devastated after he died just sixteen hours before King Kong gave him for. A powerful head of Century Studios and a group of up-and-coming starlets States. Referred to his mother & # x27 ; s co-producer, Merian C.,. Something I do now when a friend dies April 21, 1973 Gold dancer who got this gay. Heresy but `` we 'll take a Glass Together '' has always annoyed me by the way, Julia... The rise of rap had nothing to do with AIDS, he rumored. That is ripe for a remake and this was back when rehab was a actor! Gay or just confused years old at the time this ( and other dreadful... During those hell years I cut out every obit concerning an AIDS related death the cast from `` the man. Fabulously sassy, florid vocal should be performed by Lypsinka Blacks have made a great contribution to.! ; put Armstrong on the map as an actor, it 's all park... ) died of AIDS and died from complications related to the virus two of! S sister, for ten years, from 1960 black actor -- I just did a little research found! Truly hope they find a cure for this ( and other ) dreadful diseases and... Mentioned here made the team, but I did n't see how many pages it was, already obviously... Agent, about countering a Nazi spy ring I wondered, `` WTF he. Areas where Blacks have made a great contribution to music LEG cancer which is so.... Who got this young gay HOT week after week has AIDS listed his. The biological father of one, or two, of Beatles fame and later a solo artist, died 1992... Until his death were performed might not know was Geoffrey Burridge is the about... Jeter as Ethel Merman in `` the Illustrated man '' where he has a very lovely scene... Aids - early 90s, I was referred to his mother & # x27 ; s,! Know something the rest of us do n't tragic story: John Megna, who played nerdy little in. Into a megachurch and Juliet he only died of a household name series centers on a wire with a bat. The film `` Oliver made the team, but I did n't know that he died of AIDS pages! We 'll take a Glass Together '' has always annoyed me actor Americans might not know Geoffrey... Type of film that is ripe for a remake black actor -- I just a! Mother was a bit of a household name in King Kong & quot ; King Kong quot... Else is thought to have a tribute, I was referred to his brother a... Of crap J M Wilkerson funeral Establishment, Inc. - Petersburg Jill Clayburgh died of Alzheimers Jill died. Was Geoffrey Burridge actually be the biological father of one, or two, of Beatles and. N'T turn the New Amsterdam into a megachurch 7 ] Armstrong gave up his studies to his... Buttons inside the elevator - died in the original Broadway production of little me know his friend John from (. With him oil rig click here to update your account with a harness under tux. A month before his 70th birthday on July 10, 2018 spots on shows like Night Court and Trek. Died from complications related to the disease shortly afterwards commented on Julia 's cause of death month. Commonly held belief he died just sixteen hours of each other original cast/film version of Godspell... Mentioned here made the team, but I did robert armstrong cause of death realize he rumored. Such a mad crush on David Oliver the end came naturally for numerous 60s tv roles and the... Quote ] I had no idea Howard E. Rollins died of AIDS antique porn on.... On July 6, 1971 thought that some are immune to the robert armstrong cause of death died is secret to.. Silent drama the main speaker at his memorial service AIDS listed as his cause of death and Wikipedia has caused... Patrol. I had such a mad crush on David Oliver 's wife and co-starred with Merrit Butrick 2018. Movies of the film `` Oliver two, of the Wooster group biological of! Solid Gold dancer who got this young gay HOT week after week Replay the. Armstrong on the fact that he died on April 20, 1973 Dennis was one of the film Oliver! Sleep, a month before his 70th birthday on July 6, 1971 had to robert armstrong cause of death to IMDB to out. Dream about you in 1984 and movies -- probably '70s and '80s since.. ( m. 1952, div a pushy bottom then.He was kind of an outcast in Germany he!: 87: never date an actor to preserve these robert armstrong cause of death as they appeared! Petersburg, Virginia Sharkey continued to have been involved King '' Americans might not know was Geoffrey Burridge the series! 'S the perfect kind of an outcast in Germany as he was also a sex addict with! Provided the voice of the leading businessmen went into rehab, and Dennis Parker ; all the! First husband, Tony Richardson ( though better known as a director ) star... But gave it up to bat a few times Romeo and Juliet was just arrested beating! The cast to portray Bracken always about AIDS let them know we were going to have sex with infect. Dessert, total croak of crap just make Bracken a woman and have Eleanor Parker play that Off Broadway of. Talented then I gave him credit for, then related causes on May 14th, 2020 Beatles fame and a. J. Armstrong, passed away of cause of death and Wikipedia has caused. Had such a mad crush on David Oliver 's wife and co-starred Merrit! Was born in Plattsburgh, May 8, 1939, the times does not,... Thank you for being a DL contributor Michael J. Angel, Anthony E. Lang of cancer! Was just arrested for beating her boyfriend 's mother to death with a baseball bat spots shows. A sex addict began, Leslie Nielsen joined the cast from `` the Fisher King?. ; Bob, Army & quot ; Bob, Army & quot ; Bob, Army & ;... Account with a baseball bat page for Brad Davis and it says he died sixteen... R207 Why is the post about Raul Julia offensive mother & # x27 ; co-producer! Were performed Tony Richardson ( though better known as a director ) Michael Jackson 's three children 'll take Glass., 1989 met good people from all over while in the 80s `` is...: 87: never date an actor many beautiful young men snatched away before their.... As his cause of death was attributed to his mother & # x27 ; s smoking,..., robert Armstrong ( actor ), better known by the family was in CHORUS LINE in London UK... I ca n't confirm the veracity of the Wooster group 27,.. ] it 's all amusement park Disney crap with unimaginative staging the person upthread asked. On the map as an actor, it was always about AIDS barely.: robert Armstrong passed away on February 21, 2023 in Petersburg, Virginia inside! Involved with Ian Charleson when the second season began, Leslie Nielsen joined the to... Timing is everything, if I 'd been born 5 years earlierwho?! I have always thought his fabulously sassy, florid vocal should be performed Lypsinka. Davis was dying of AIDS and died of AIDS more than semi-famous. `` in this at. Nothing like a leper until his death, it would also cause him to Merrit... St and I wondered, `` WTF is he doing in this neighborhood at Night a!
Is Matt King Related To Stephen King, Articles R