ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM View death records Death details . There's no mention of AIDS-related death. 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. Anthony Perkins admitted he had AIDS In his last couple of months. R302 . oy, what did they all die of ? Did you know his friend John from NY (also an old roommate)? Prolific character actor: portrayed Orson Welles in The Night That Panicked America, as well as drug lord Alejandro Sosa in Scarface. . He had no money at his death, so she didn't get anything. New York, USA. Shenar had a great speaking voice. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. Though perhaps a female studio head was considered unbelievable at the time. R207 Why is the post about Raul Julia offensive? This got me to thinking about lesser-known actors (or writers, athletes, etc.) He contracted AIDS and died from complications related to the disease shortly afterwards. r4 Lenny Baker was str8 and died of throat cancer. Apparently wasa heroin user. More talented then I gave him credit for, then. Cade Frey (Michael) Cade Michael Frey, 18, of Farmersburg, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020. Ray Sharkey, of "The Idolmaker" & "Wiseguy". Rue was an even bigger slut than Blanche. He died at age 35 in 1992. I had to go to IMDB to find out what happened to him. For the person upthread who asked about Terry Lester, you were confusing him with the child star of the film "Oliver! 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. His mother stood a top height of 6'2" and his father stood 6'6." Some features on this site require registration. 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. R213 There was alot of speculation about Raul Julia. (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). [quote]Merritt Buttrick, Kirk's son David in Star Trek II/II, died at age 30 in 1989. 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. NEW YORK (AP) _ Leonard Frey, who played the role of Motel the tailor in the 1971 movie Fiddler on the Roof, has died of AIDS. 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. R240 What kind of idiot puts dust in a "dessert"? When I called his family to let them know we were going to have a tribute, I was referred to his brother. r128, you violated rule 87 in the 1970s Gay Handbook: 87: Never date an actor. Ray Sharkey deserves his own thread. Reed Jones, 'Skimbleshanks, in the original Broadway production of "Cats", June 19, 1989. He was 49. I find it too cutesy for words. He had a sexy high voice. I saw Howard Rollins in a London production of I'm Not Rappaport co-starring the incredible Paul Scofield. In 1984, Parker died, whether from a self-inflicted gunshot wound (a rumor) or complications from AIDS. It just craves attention. Tom obviously touched a lot of people with his talent and honesty. But his wife tells herself that he got it from drug use. If there were more than a few, then I suppose it's a subject for another thread. Ron Vawter - Supporting actor in films and member of the Wooster group. [quote] Dan Hartman, singer/musician. Dan Hartman, singer/musician. Thanks for the info. Cause of death Unknown. 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. Miss Amanda Blake, tho she was a bit of a household name. He was 49 years old when he died. Armstrong was dubbed. 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. Such dark, shitty days. 'I want to preserve him.'. 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 Kenny Sacha- He played the Rose drag queen in The Rose among other things. 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. Just checked the Wikipedia page for Brad Davis and it contradicts the commonly held belief he died of AIDS. [quote]During those hell years I cut out every obit concerning an aids related death. OK, that's bizarre and kind of maybe explains why when he came to pick me up for that last/aborted date he took a bath at my place. I remember the last time I saw him before he died I brought tapes from the US which contained episodes of Frasier. It had been well 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). How did he survive from 85 to 90 alone? Irving Allen Lee, Joel Crothers, and Dennis Parker; all of The Edge of Night. Leonard Frey, Actor, Dies at 49; Was in 'Fiddler' and Other Films, https://www.nytimes.com/1988/08/25/obituaries/leonard-frey-actor-dies-at-49-was-in-fiddler-and-other-films.html. Steven Gelfer, 'Carbucketty' in the original Broadway production of "Cats", December 26, 1988. It's something I do now when a friend dies. Except the people that talk to it.]. '', 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. He died in New York City. His theatrical breakthrough came as Harold in Mart Crowleys Boys in the Band. He later recreated the role for the 1970 film. Stephen Schwartz was a good friend of Billy Byers. Your post irresponsible and offensive. This thread always bums me out when it resurfaces. It had a cast of 10 men and 2 women. He also had guest spots on shows like Night Court and Star Trek: The Next Generation. [quote]Musical theatre for anyone with a brain died with AIDS. Our town was rocked when one of the leading businessmen went into rehab, and this was back when rehab was a big deal. 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. He was mainly known for his disco hit 'Like An Eagle'. 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. Timothy Scott, 'Mistoffelees' in the original Broadway production of "Cats", February 24, 1988. He also played leading roles in The Time of Your Life, Twelfth Night and Athol Fugards People Are Living Here at the Repertory Theater of Lincoln Center. Sarah Jessica Parker 'dated' Timothy Murphy, played David Oliver's wife and co-starred with Merrit Butrick. For Christ sake, I'm sure Rue was no older then Bradyou big dummy. R232 is that Idolmaker remake ever happening? Someone here claimed the guy who played Daddy Warbucks' gardener in 1982's [italic]Annie[/italic] died of AIDS, but since he is neither credited in the film or listed on IMDb, I cannot recall his name. 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. Love R&B, love gospel, love many other areas where Blacks have made a great contribution to music. 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. So many beautiful young men snatched away before their time. I must have seen IF a dozen times just for RW. WebCause of death: Stabbed Motive: Killed by accident when he tried to stop Carol from destroying the picture she posed for, after realizing he didn't love her. Was he on a wire with a harness under his tux? We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born The "we can make a brooch, we can make a pteradactyl" queen from the movie AIRPLANE. A good conversation starter. Frey received critical acclaim in 1968 for his performance as Harold in off-Broadway's The Boys in the Band. But I also remember there was quite a bit of speculation about he died. @205, Not according to IMDB. No, he died on 08/24/1988, He was 49 years old when he died. I think Terrance Stamp, Hugo Weaving and Guy Pearce are living with aids, which is a much better outcome. 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). So babygays heard it at the same time you did. Denholm Elliot was actually well known to American viewers through his role of Marcus in the Indiana Jones movies. Leonard Frey Birthday and Date of Death Leonard passed away on August 24, 1988 at the age of 49 in New York, USA. Leonard's cause of death was aids (related complications). When did Leonard Frey die? How did Leonard Frey die? The critics HATED it. According to Wiki, he died from complications from open heart surgery. It was heartbreaking and terrifying to read. A recent study from Brazil showed that the average age at death for RA was 67 years -- the same age as Glenn Frey. He performed a variety of leading roles for the Repertory Theater of Lincoln Center, in ''The Time of Your Life,'' ''Beggar on Horseback,'' ''Twelfth Night'' and Athol Fugard's ''People Are Living Here.'' It wasn't until Tom Hanks and Philadelphia that actors (and producers) clamored "I want an Oscar, get me a gay role! I loved Dan Hartman's Instant Replay and remember Billy Preston well from The Beatles era - didnt realise they had died of Aids. Swen Swenson, who introduced this number in the original Broadway production of LITTLE ME. Vanessa Redgrave's first husband, Tony Richardson (though better known as a director). However his list of gay conquests is rather substantial: Rock Hudson, Tab Hunter, Troy Donahue, Rudolf Nureyev, Paul Newman, Leonard Bernstein, James Dean, and Stephen Sondheim. I doubt his HIV-status when he died is secret to anyone. What a tragic story: John Megna, who played nerdy little Dilli in To Kill a Mockingbird. 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. They were friends and occasional fuck buddies. I wonder if Lypsinka did this as a tribute to Swen Swenson, although she's lip syncing to a female singer who I cannot identify. I've always wondered. 24 August, 1988. I went through his illness with him and was with him the day before he passed away. I've always wondered. You think she was lying? He said he had had sex with beautiful men and women, and had no regrets. He must have been a pushy bottom then.He was kind of an outcast in Germany as he was half Jewish. Most of the cast from "The Boys In the Band" (1970). [1] He appeared with the rest of the original cast in the 1970 film version, directed by William Friedkin.[2]. Dry your tears! R181 - I had no idea about the Dan Hartman history. Death. Brett was gay after his marriage to Anna Massey. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Leonard H Frey. I think it's the perfect kind of "interesting failure" type of film that is ripe for a remake. The Patriots did not announce a cause of death. Howard Rollins he played Virgil Tibbs in "In The Heat Of The Night" tv series. Ron Richardson, of "Big River", as well as Howard Rollins. How can someone mention Dan Hartman and not "Relight My Fire"?! Apparently Keene was always bugging him for sex, promising to give him a blowjob if Robby would suck his dick too. and I just saw R271's post. Rap, that horrid musical wannabe skyrocketed in the 80s as a direct loss of this pool of talent. His last appearance was in an episode of the television series Murder, She Wrote.. The wife was in complete denial. Much of the uncertainty in the queries sent my way arises from the misperception that a 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. Yes indeed, we too use "cookies." The gayest HORROR ever! I saw Carol Channing in one of her revivals of Hello Dolly in the early 80s. Billy Preston, of Beatles fame and later a solo artist, died of AIDS. I can't remember where i posted them. Frey received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the 1971 musical film Fiddler on the Roof. He was a model for Yves St. Laurent and others. The story that Wade committed suicide is false. Well that was true. Official cause of death was an intentional overdose of narcotics (assisted suicide). He infected comedian Corbett Monica's daughter (Corbett Monica used to tour with Rat Packers as an opening act) and she sued his estate. We became good friends and spent a lot of time together, He and his partner and my husband and I socialized frequently..he even helped my husband build bookshelves and a window seat in our apartment. R263 my mind always goes there, too. This is a digitized version of an article from The Timess print archive, before the start of online publication in 1996. The days after the storm were also deadly, as people tried to clear away storm damage or used poorly ventilated generators to ward off the dark and the cold. 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. [quote]A Chorus Line - and only nominations for the gay roles), I have to correct myself here; looked it up and Sammy Williams did indeed win a Tony for playing Paul in ACL. I don't think this has been mentioned yet but Julie Hagerty had a brother who was an acting teacher. Very good threadbut r2's link was bad! Howard Rollins from In the Heat of the Night, Whoops I'm late. 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 was an active member of our alumni association and he passed shortly before a reunion. *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. Sadly almost six hundred entries including directors, choreographers, and even porn stars. Some people do get brain tumors in their 50s - and its a pretty swift decline. Such Darwinism. David Oliver from Another World and A Year IN the Life died at 30 in 1992. He was 49 years old. I'm really happy that someone started this thread. Died in December 11, 1986 the day after his 31st birthday. Speaking of Chores boys, I would say Michael C. Hall is HIV. I always suspected that Gregory Hines did not die of liver cancer, as was reported. Ray Sharkey continued to have sex with and infect women with HIV after he was diagnosed. Not too many opportunities available, even with character/supporting/secondary roles. The handsome Tom Fuccello, who played Sen. Dave Culver on "Dallas." Here's another shot. Interesting, never knew there were porn stars who crossed over to soaps - or vice-versa. The reality is probably much more complex. Death location. Here are 22 essential L.A. spots for every tourist, Column: We cant afford another writers strike. Richard Warwick portrayed Uncas in the 1971 tv series The Last of the Mohicans. Ian Charleson. He was a fucking knockout, for me, perfectly emblematic of what was "young and handsome" in the sixties. r77 This is the first I've heard of it. You hit an exterior keypad with your destination floor and it routes you to one of the 14 elevators;no more sardine-cans). Agreed! Then it hit me - he was going to the Oscar party at Elaine's, the only non-dangerous place in the neighborhood back in the glory days of homelessness and crack. A collection of cardboard tombstones, bound together with a rubber band. [quote]R18 [R10]--how can you POSSIBLY have left out mention of Frey as Harold in "The Boys in the Band"? So many folks lost and these are just the semi-famous folks. Hal Rubenstein won't die, because he IS THE UNDEAD! 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