Recently watched the movie If. (1968) and was struck by actor Richard Warwick; I was sure Id seen him in something else and sure enough he also appeared in Nicholas and Alexandra (1971) and Sebastiane (1976) interestingly, in all 3 films, his character was implied to be or definitely was gay. There is nothing like a good thread like this to cheer me up. But any excuse to watch this What a sad thread. Can't remember. Hello and thank you for being a DL contributor. This thread always bums me out when it resurfaces. Handsome yes, but I didn't realize he was downright HOT on Dark Shadows! Season 5, Episode 23 Ted Baxter's Famous Broadcasters School", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Leonard_Frey&oldid=1148592397, Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre alumni, James Madison High School (Brooklyn) alumni, Short description is different from Wikidata, Internet Off-Broadway Database person ID same as Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 7 April 2023, at 03:41. A truly beautiful man! Did Jonathon Scott Taylor die of aids. Brett was gay after his marriage to Anna Massey. This is heresy but "We'll Take a Glass Together" has always annoyed me. Didn't Billy Preston die in the last decade? The other clip shows him in a bizarre scene seemingly about to shove his dick into Barnabas's mouth. Glenn Frey, Eagles Guitarist, Dead at 67 "Hotel California" rocker "succumbed to complications from rheumatoid arthritis, acute ulcerative colitis and 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. 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. Either youre too young or your memory is failing you, but clearly you forget what it was (and in some instances, still is) like to be an actor of color in 1981. Thomas Frey, 44 Asbury. He was linked to actor Jeremy Brett, they may have been a couple. Here's another shot. 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 sure would have liked to have a piece of that! I have to wonder if that was some sort of inside joke. 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'. That DALLAS actor was so young and beautiful. I'm lucky to have had any intimacy in life. Dennis Parker aka soap star, disco singer, and porn actor. He has that very distinct late 70s/early 80s style of comedy that I grew up with and love. He was 49. His official cause of death was sudden heart failure. right before he died, talking about how he had to hide the fact he had AIDS and no one would hire him, etc. Except the people that talk to it.]. Couldn't remmber his name. I doubt his HIV-status when he died is secret to anyone. He acted in several operas, including ''Die Fledermaus,'' with Beverly Sills and Joan Sutherland. Did TV and movies-- probably '70s and '80s. With Brad's death, it was always about AIDS. What happens to Helix Studio boys once theyre no longer twinks? Nationality. According to Wiki, he died from complications from open heart surgery. He married 227 actress Alaina Reed in 1989 after appearing on the program. Billy Preston, of Beatles fame and later a solo artist, died of AIDS. Death. Our town was rocked when one of the leading businessmen went into rehab, and this was back when rehab was a big deal. Anyway, most of these people (Southerns, Mid-Westerns) just COULDN'T" WAIT to see Disney's musical, "Alladin". Lenny Baker, star of Next Stop, Greenwich Village, died of cancer which was caused by AIDS in 1982. I remember seeing Leonard Frey on the First Ave bus years ago, when my neighborhood was scuzzy. I'm shocked that no one's mentioned Legit Actor/Porn Actor/Singer, Dennis Parker aka Wade Nichols yet. Peter Coffield who was in a ton of TV series and TV movies in the late 1970s and early 1980s, as well as commercials. It had been well [quote]It's traumatic for me to read these. In 1991, the public was [quote]It's tempting to turn this man's incredible story into a camp snapshot, a tawdry tale of the externalities of showbiz. Birth. Am I remembering correctly that he was on Bracken's World? 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. He played Damien. Leonard Cohen died in his sleep after a fall at his home in Los Angeles, his manager has said. [quote]Stephen W. Burns made a potentially promising film debut in the last (and worst) of the initial Herbie films, Herbie Goes Bananas (1980). He was also prominent in the Beat It video. He contracted AIDS and died from complications related to the disease shortly afterwards. Truly the loss of all of the talent and beauty from the early years of the epidemic are devastating .. And so many in so many other important professions. Daniel McDonald star of the musical Steel Pier. Cookie Mueller. He was bellissimo. 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. As in, right now, my shoulders. He also did a lot of Broadway, with a featured role in the original Fiddler on the Roof and later in the movie. Even before he died, when it was obvious he was ill, he never said anything about his illness. Thanks for that link, r44. Needless to say, I wasn't surprised to find out that a gay man directed those movies. R199, Christopher George was not on "Bracken's World," he was on "Rat Patrol." 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. By the way, Raul Julia was a major star not "semi-famous.". Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Morgan Freeman criticizes Black History Month and the term African American, Armie Hammer sexual-assault allegations being reviewed by L.A. prosecutors, Vidiots returns: L.A. institution reveals opening date for new movie theater, video store, Waynes World is not the film Penelope Spheeris wants to be remembered for, The actor, the hairstylist and the eye surgeon: Drugs and death in a Malibu beach house, Have guests in town? Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Denholm Elliot was actually well known to American viewers through his role of Marcus in the Indiana Jones movies. [quote]Merritt Buttrick, Kirk's son David in Star Trek II/II, died at age 30 in 1989. [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. . But most of the people mentioned here made the team, but barely got up to bat a few times. So wonderful Holy shit, Michael Jeter's performance in "Take the Glass" from Grand Hotel, linked at R94, is freaking amazing! Was Anthony Perkins truly gay or just confused. The actress who played Billy Beyer's sister on Capitol also died from complications of AIDS. I met good people from all over while in the elevators (new technology, no buttons inside the elevator. Somewhere in my kitchen. Hello. I saw Carol Channing in one of her revivals of Hello Dolly in the early 80s. The reality is probably much more complex. Tim Scott was the "longtime companion" (that's what we called them in those days) of Norman Buckley, brother of Betty. Glenn Frey, a founding member of the rock band the Eagles, has died at 67, a publicist for the band has confirmed. @205, Not according to IMDB. On August 24, 1988, Leonard Frey died of non-communicable disease. 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. Sarah Jessica Parker 'dated' Timothy Murphy, played David Oliver's wife and co-starred with Merrit Butrick. Today is the Anniversary of Wayland Flowers death in 1988. He definitely did NOT commit suicide, but died of AIDS, which was still very much a stigma in 1985. 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. How can someone mention Dan Hartman and not "Relight My Fire"?! 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. What about Jim Henson? He sure was! It never does. Jeffrey's big number, "We Beseech Thee", which was cut from the movie version, Anton Diffring (German actor who played Nazis in many post-World War II films), Bill Beyer, who played Wally on the soap "Capitol". Paul Jabara-he wrote and won an Oscar for Last Dance sun by Donna Summer. Frey received critical acclaim in 1968 for his performance as Harold in off-Broadway's The Boys in the Band. r331, in another thread, somebody claimed that it was Timothy Patrick Murphy, mentioned at r2, who unknowingly infected Fuccello. I didn't realize that BOB from "twin Peaks". Later, Warwick played Judi Denchs brother-in-law in the sitcom A Fine Romance (1981-84). In recent years he had been active on television. 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. He had a sexy high voice. EJ told me that Gary watched that episode over and over and loved it. The shame and embarrassment that was such a force for people then. [quote]For years, I thought that Keene Curtis died of AIDS. Hal Rubenstein won't die, because he IS THE UNDEAD! TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. He was mainly known for his disco hit 'Like An Eagle'. Emmy and Tony Winner Jeter was more than semi-famous. 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. WebLeonard Frey. 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. He was a smart and lovely guy. Dennis was one of the sweetest, kindest people I have ever Known. Stephen W. Burns made a potentially promising film debut in the last (and worst) of the initial Herbie films, Herbie Goes Bananas (1980), replaced Mark Harmon in the last 3 episodes of the LA paramedics TV series 240 Robert (1981) and, in the role that probably brought him his biggest exposure, played Jack Cleary, one of Meggies brothers, in the classic miniseries The Thorn Birds (1983). Ray Sharkey was so gorgeous. 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). She noticed that he spent a lot of time with gay male "friends" but just chalked it up to his being very "gay friendly." August 16, 1993. There's no mention of AIDS-related death. Christopher Bernau: won huge acclaim (as in, some said even better than Frank Langella in Bway version) for "Dracula" in an Off-Bway "Dracula" in - late 70's (I think; NYC gays, pls correct if am wrong with dates). It's even been posted as FACT on some legitimate sites I've seen. George Pesatura who replaced Sammy Williams in ACL. I was awed by the number of handsome and talented young men playing the dancing waiters. I find it too cutesy for words. I'm reading this thread alongside the "People Who Lived Through the AIDS Onset" and it's been an education, tragic and moving. Leonard H Frey was born on November 28, 1912, and died at age 78 years old on October 10, 1991. I was shocked and saddened to see that he died of AIDS at age 52 in 1997. Died in 1992 at the age of 30. r114, what makes you think those three actors are living with AIDS? As a character actor, he often played roles of a comic nature. The critics HATED it. Thanks for that observation, r71. Reed Jones, 'Skimbleshanks, in the original Broadway production of "Cats", June 19, 1989. They seemed to get along famously. [There is nothing more tedious than a race baiting troll. This is a digitized version of an article from The Timess print archive, before the start of online publication in 1996. Did any non-gay actors ever die of the AIDS? Strange that his memory was treated so shabbily in the Crystal Skull fiasco His name was Michael, r278. Now it's all amusement park Disney crap with unimaginative staging. [quote]Strange that they didn't just make Bracken a woman and have Eleanor Parker play that. Somewhere in my kitchen. For the person upthread who asked about Terry Lester, you were confusing him with the child star of the film "Oliver! When the second season began, Leslie Nielsen joined the cast to portray Bracken. If there were more than a few, then I suppose it's a subject for another thread. Frey remained as GM through the 1991 season, when he was replaced by Larry Himes after Frey's power But thank you for posting R10 and R14, Leonard Frey was not the only Boys in the Band cast member who died of AIDS. R267 I don't think so. 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. (There is some disagreement over this, since other bios say he died of cancer from smoking.). 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). [You do realize that this is a troll, right? Oh, that's so sad. Rap, that horrid musical wannabe skyrocketed in the 80s as a direct loss of this pool of talent. So did Curt Dawson, who did several soaps, including Another World. Aug. 25, 1988 12 AM PT Leonard Frey, who played the role of Motel the tailor in the 1971 movie Fiddler on the Roof after being featured in the Broadway Leonard Frey, an actor admired for his vivid and often flamboyant performances, died of AIDS yesterday at Beth Israel Hospital in Manhattan. [quote] Cookie Mueller. His theatrical breakthrough came with his performance as Harold in Mart Crowleys Boys in the Band. He later recreated the role for the 1970 film. [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. He made his New York professional debut as Yellow Feather in the Off Broadway musical Little Mary Sunshine, and won a Vernon Rice Award for his subsequent performance in The Coach With Six Insides, Jean Erdmans adaption of Finnegans Wake.. He spent 20 years in the Air Force which has many gays but when Bob was in that was not allowed. 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. He was 49 years old when he died. 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'??) Irving Allen Lee, Joel Crothers, and Dennis Parker; all of The Edge of Night. I always suspected that Gregory Hines did not die of liver cancer, as was reported. He was frequently cast in monster roles due to his extremely tall staturehe stood 7' 2" (2.20 m). 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. How unpleasant that your racism has to taint this thread. 24 Aug 1988 (aged 49) New York, New York County (Manhattan), New Do you know something the rest of us don't? People have all kinds of different personal relationships. [quote]For Christ sake, I'm sure Rue was no older then Bradyou big dummy. BTW, I lived through this in the 1980s. He had wonderful timing which I remember best in a Mary Tyler Moore Show episode in which he played the only student who shows up for Ted Baxter's Famous School of Broadcasting. Cade was a 2020 graduate of Sullivan High School. Gee r154 if there was only someway to check. WebIn 1988 he died from complications related to AIDS. R90, the guy who played Al was also a longtime Solid Gold dancer who got this young gay hot week after week. R63 Daniel McDonald was married, had 2 kids and reportedly died of brain cancer. and various studio groups of the time. The most beautiful man in the world in the seventies, Hiram Keller (Undercoffler) died of "liver cancer" at home with his family in 1997. WebLook up death records online. R213 There was alot of speculation about Raul Julia. I thought the whole show godawful at the time. No AIDS, and not gay, although he was very gay friendly. 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. R31, Tom got AIDS from his partner, who didn't reveal his HIV when they met. Anybody got any info on him? I loved EON, and adored all three actors. R132 Anton Diffring was gay? Best known for numerous 60s tv roles and for the movie "The Illustrated Man" where he has a very lovely nude scene. He had a couple of big solo hits: Instant Replay in the late 70s and I Can Dream About You in 1984. I'm really happy that someone started this thread. Pink Flamingos and Female Trouble. '', After playing a small role in ''Fiddler on the Roof'' on Broadway, he made his theatrical breakthrough as Harold in Mart Crowley's ''Boys in the Band,'' and later re-created his role in the 1970 film. You know he died of LEG CANCER which is so unusual. I meant to post this as evidence of Joel Crothers' beauty. He made his New York professional debut as Yellow Feather in the Off Broadway musical ''Little Mary Sunshine'' and won a Vernon Rice Award for his subsequent performance in ''The Coach with Six Insides,'' Jean Erdman's adaptation of ''Finnegans Wake. R181 - I had no idea about the Dan Hartman history. I had to go to IMDB to find out what happened to him. I had such a mad crush on David Oliver. A bit OT, Mark Lester might actually be the biological father of one, or two, of Michael Jackson's three children. That leaves Curtis, who won the Tony for "The Rothschilds". Agreed! [quote]Lenny Baker had to withdraw from the pre-Broadway tryout of McNally's "It's Only A Play". During those times they just used other illnesses to cloak the real reasons but these were sexually active gay men who died young. Ray Sharkey was so hot. They were friends and occasional fuck buddies. So she held his hand. Love R&B, love gospel, love many other areas where Blacks have made a great contribution to music. - IMDb Mini Biography By: TPK Trivia (4) Studied acting at New York City's prestigious Neighborhood Playhouse under famed Not Hollywood, not L.A., not the country, At 19, he won a local school board seat. Davis was dying of AIDS and then the wife helped him commit suicide before the the end came naturally. Frey was attending the Oscar night party at Elaine's. He was a very sexy man. Social Network Born on September 4, 1938, the actor Leonard Frey was arguably the worlds most influential social media star. This thread makes me so sad. You might want to stop talking to it.]. who should have been famous if they hadn't been taken from the world prematurely. 308, he is already mentioned repeatedly up thread [quote] During those hell years I cut out every obit concerning an aids related death. I haven't read about the dust thing. Smith died at 37 in 1994. Anyone remember partner's name? Age discrimination, How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Rainn Wilson, Super Mario Bros. surpasses $600 million to top the 2023 box office, Review: Thoughtful whimsy animates Haruki Murakami adaptation Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman, An earthquake made Makoto Shinkai a disaster artist. Leonard Frey (September 4, 1938 August 24, 1988) was an American actor. English actor Ian Charleson was getting well-known and had just played Hamlet before he died. Here are 22 essential L.A. spots for every tourist, Column: We cant afford another writers strike. The late 70's early 80's were the height of whoredome with the bath houses filled to capacity. Did it hurt when you pulled that out of your ass, r302? He was waiting to invite you to his big debut at Carnegie Hall or some shit so we could all be proud of him. In 1984, Parker died, whether from a self-inflicted gunshot wound (a rumor) or complications from AIDS. 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. Ray Sharkey deserves his own thread. I also appeared in a successful Off Broadway production in the 80s. Sad. Almost nobody actually died from AIDS. Please click here to get full access and no ads for $1.99 or less per month. He will be remembered for his goofy smile, his contagious laugh, his horrible [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. Become a contributor - post when you want with no ads. At least they didn't turn the New Amsterdam into a megachurch. r62 a 4th member of the original cast died of AIDS -- Rene Clemente, who played Coricopat. "They say Brad Davis got Aids from a needle transfusion ?". He was Alfonso Ribeiro's dad on the show. Hello. If you can't see it, or the W&W and Ignore Poster buttons, you probably have NoScript or AdBlock enabled on your browser. 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. Micheal Jeter From Evening Shade died of Aids. One of the very WORST people I have EVER had the displeasure to meet, and see in action. Well that was true. Leonard Frey was so much more attractive than I thought he'd be out of his "Boys in the Band" makeup. Who knows what's up with that marriage, but they support each other and that's that. I loved Paper Dolls as a kid. I just saw IF. again for the first time in years and thought the same thing: Richard Warwick was so handsome. Rick Meadows- gorgeous man from revival of On Your Toes. 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] What kind of idiot puts dust in a "dessert". So many beautiful young men snatched away before their time. But I swear I saw it once in a soap mag but never again. 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. He was 49. It was sad. Where's the troll who always insists Jill Clayburgh died of AIDS? 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