Thank you, R35 and R36. Dack Rambo. After her doctors warned her of the exhaustion being brought on by her demanding itineraries, Mahalia Jackson made fewer public appearances in the last five years of her life. 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. I'm shocked to be alive, but I feel I must never forget the fucking tragic shit show it was, nor the beautiful lives cut so short. BTW, I lived through this in the 1980s. May be was a bbbbbbb..bbbbiisekshool. Died in 1992 at the age of 30. Somewhere in my kitchen. He documented his slow death from AIDS in the documentary Life and Death on the A List (1996); he died the same year. He was very blonde (I saw him on stage a few times). In April 2011, the sudden disappearance of a teenager had the authorities scrambling for leads. Peter Burnell, who played Mike Powers on The Doctors, committed suicide after being diagnosed. Really appreciate this effort to remember these fellas. Wow, thank you, r166. Walloon 14:41, 29 October 2007 (UTC) [ reply] Receive small business resources and advice about entrepreneurial info, home based business, business franchises and startup opportunities for entrepreneurs. After his death, all these years later, his family have never commented on Julia's cause of death. 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). Some common questions are also added below the content. I used to stick their portraits on the cocktail olive toothpicks. Discover Merrell Jacksons Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. I have the book right here in my bookcase. 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. The other clip shows him in a bizarre scene seemingly about to shove his dick into Barnabas's mouth. Merrell Jackson is one of the most popular American Actor. The late 70's early 80's were the height of whoredome with the bath houses filled to capacity. Same thing for Ronnie Dyson, of Hair fame and later a solo artist as well, died from AIDS. Well that was true. I just checked his bio, and it says he died of Alzheimers. If he returns to Covington, 30 miles east of Atlanta where filming started April 28 for the seventh season of Heat of the Night, he will be arrested and almost certainly jailed. The critics HATED it. [quote]R18 [R10]--how can you POSSIBLY have left out mention of Frey as Harold in "The Boys in the Band"? I googled this and his publicist did say this to gay press soon after Ritts' death: "Herb was HIV-positive, but this particular pneumonia was not PCP (pneumocystis pneumonia), a common opportunistic infection of AIDS. Death . Andrew Jackson Merrell, 57, was killed almost instantly last Friday afternoon when a log from a truck he was unloading at the Betz-Tipton plant rolled off on him. Wade's brother says he died in the hospital due to AIDS complications. Did it hurt when you pulled that out of your ass, r302? The pop legend had been rehearsing past midnight on the night of June 24, 2022 ahead of a series of comeback concerts at the London . Charlie Kay Ely, 19, and Justin Soto, 21, have already. Three other actors from GODSPELL have passed on, and they each have their own tribute pages. So did Curt Dawson, who did several soaps, including Another 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. Was Anthony Perkins truly gay or just confused. Timothy Scott, 'Mistoffelees' in the original Broadway production of "Cats", February 24, 1988. Date of death: 23 February 1991, Died Place: United States: Nationality: United States: Died of AIDS - early 90s, I think. Either way, I thought it was tragic. A 1971 graduate of Calumet High School in Chicago, Illinois. Interesting, never knew there were porn stars who crossed over to soaps - or vice-versa. Rue McClanahan wrote that Brad mowed her lawn and plowed her pussy. He wasn't young. Daniel McDonald had a brain tumor. West End actor Martin Smith is also mentioned in the piece above. Do not believe JST is his birth name but in any event if you can find out that bit of information it is easy to run to ground listings of solicitors/barristers in the UK. Harry was very careful to never have more than those 2 or 3 drinks. August 16, 1993. After filming the movie in New York, he joined the Chicago stage cast in November 1972. For the most part I remember reading each of these in the newspaper at the time. On February 23, 1991, Merrell Jacksondied of non-communicable disease. He died in 1995 and was 52. r319 There have always been many gays and bis in the military, independent of not allowed. [quote]Lenny Baker had to withdraw from the pre-Broadway tryout of McNally's "It's Only A Play". El Bananero Wiki, Biography, Age, Family, NetWorth & Know More. He had issues, R175. He has that very distinct late 70s/early 80s style of comedy that I grew up with and love. 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. Dry your tears! So, how much was Merrell Jackson networth at the age of years old? Was it because of subpar acting or clutch-voice? R207 Why is the post about Raul Julia offensive? Is this why we're such bitter old things? So many beautiful young men snatched away before their time. I went through his illness with him and was with him the day before he passed away. Colin Higgins also wrote the screenplay for Harold and Maude. 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. Where's the troll who always insists Jill Clayburgh died of AIDS? Merrell wiki profile will be updated soon as we collect Merrell Jacksons Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible. That DALLAS actor was so young and beautiful. He was frequently cast in monster roles due to his extremely tall staturehe stood 7' 2" (2.20 m). I have always thought that some are immune to the virus. He had a couple of big solo hits: Instant Replay in the late 70s and I Can Dream About You in 1984. The story that Wade committed suicide is false. He had a sexy high voice. r331, in another thread, somebody claimed that it was Timothy Patrick Murphy, mentioned at r2, who unknowingly infected Fuccello. At the time of his death he survived by his large extended friends and family. If you can't find the email you can resend it here. Apologies if this correction has been posted before. Was also on a ton of TV shows like The Bionic Woman (the haunted house episode where Kristy McNichol is his daughter). Love R&B, love gospel, love many other areas where Blacks have made a great contribution to music. He didn't technically die of HIV/AIDS, but it's believed that he committed suicide because of complications with the disease. But thank you for posting R10 and R14, Leonard Frey was not the only Boys in the Band cast member who died of AIDS. There's no way to measure what we lost because of their absence. Ray Sharkey continued to have sex with and infect women with HIV after he was diagnosed. 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. Merrells income mostly comes from and basic source was being a successful American singer and actor (1952-1991). I'm 65 and sometimes I forget it ever happened. Scurvey ? Merrell Jackson Merrell Jackson (1952 - 1991) Merrell Jackson 1952 - 1991 Born April 26, 1952 Death February 23, 1991 Summary Merrell Jackson was born on April 26, 1952, and died at age 38 years old on February 23, 1991. 0. So babygays heard it at the same time you did. Bill Beyers, famous for 1980s daytime drama "Capitol", died at only 37 of AIDS in 1992. I find it too cutesy for words. Two more teens were found guilty on June 12, 2012 of participating in the April 2011 murder of 15-year-old Seath Tyler Jackson (seen here). There's no mention of AIDS-related death. Otherwise, you'll just have to find some other site r10--how can you POSSIBLY have left out mention of Frey as Harold in "The Boys in the Band"? btw, did Kim Milford really die of AIDS? Cheryle Terrell, Joe Jackson's Mistress: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know. Publicity Listings right before he died, talking about how he had to hide the fact he had AIDS and no one would hire him, etc. Can't remember. He was treated like a leper until his death. 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'. They sang together as the "Soulful Three." . Even more depressing: the thought of the hundreds of actors, writers, comedians, etc. 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. 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. Let's not forget he was also Johnny Slash on "Square Pegs," with a very young SJP. Not an actor, but director Colin Higgins, who directed 9 to 5 (which I'm watching right now) and Foul Play. Merrell Jackson (April 26, 1952, Chicago, Illinois - February 23, 1991) [1] was an actor who played one of the apostles in the film Godspell (1973). [quote]This is heresy but "We'll Take a Glass Together" has always annoyed me. That eulogy is not in the play of "THe Normal Heart". [quote]It's traumatic for me to read these. Stephen Schwartz wrote a song about Bill Beyers' death, called "Life Goes On." A good conversation starter. 'I want to preserve him.'. But any excuse to watch this What a sad thread. R31, Tom got AIDS from his partner, who didn't reveal his HIV when they met. Earl Colloway, "Merrell Jackson wins music scholarship to Wolftrap". How about John Matuszak? [quote] Cookie Mueller. 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'??) Interestingly enough, three of the boys were all born on the same day! Merrell Jackson was an actor who played one of the apostles in the film Godspell (1973). Here we will cover Merrell Jackson's net worth, age, height, weight, family, relationship and affair, career, early life, and wiki-bio. So wonderful Holy shit, Michael Jeter's performance in "Take the Glass" from Grand Hotel, linked at R94, is freaking amazing! He begins at 3:50. His obit says it was lymphoma which can be AIDS related. Rap, that horrid musical wannabe skyrocketed in the 80s as a direct loss of this pool of talent. | How did he survive from 85 to 90 alone? [quote]I don't know very much about Diffring's private life beyond the fact that he was gay . 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). The newest episode of Lifetime's 'Sleeping With a Killer' delves into what happened to Seath Jackson in Florida and the cold-blooded plot to murder him at a [] I don't think this has been mentioned yet but Julie Hagerty had a brother who was an acting teacher. Prolific character actor: portrayed Orson Welles in The Night That Panicked America, as well as drug lord Alejandro Sosa in Scarface. The very talented actor Franklyn Seales, co-star of The Onion Field (1979) and star of many stage productions, died of AIDS at age 37. I remember seeing Leonard Frey on the First Ave bus years ago, when my neighborhood was scuzzy. Born on April 26, 1952 in United States of America, Merrell Jackson started his career as singer and actor (1952-1991) . What a tragic story: John Megna, who played nerdy little Dilli in To Kill a Mockingbird. April 26, 1951 (Leonard Jr), 1952 (Merrell) and 1955 (Dwayne). Somewhere in my kitchen. Paul Stevens, who played Brian Bancroft on Another World, died of AIDS. You might want to stop talking to it.]. Kenny Everett. IIRC his first female *relations* came via Victoria Principal well into his adult years and the subsequently married a woman. Did Jonathon Scott Taylor die of aids. Did you know his friend John from NY (also an old roommate)? click ACCEPT. [2] During his senior year he played King Melchior in a school production of the Christmas opera Amahl and the Night Visitors that was shown on local television TV 26,[3] and was an understudy in the Chicago production of the rock musical The Me Nobody Knows. 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. Armstrong was dubbed. Another handsome British stage and tv actor Americans might not know was Geoffrey Burridge. He told people he was on a microbiotic diet and that his weight loss was was the result of hard work. Casey Stevens, who played Jamie Lee Curtis' boyfriend, Nick, in Prom Night. Most depressing thread ever. He appears to have died of AIDS in the mid1980s, and his partner, Gerald Mast, a film historian, died a few years later. EJ told me that Gary watched that episode over and over and loved it. So wonderful She also wrote an advice column for the Village Voice. Kind of a psychopath. they still claim he only died of pneumonia and the dust from shooting out in the dessert, total croak of crap. 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. ", Broadway was more tolerant but not all that much earlier (A Chorus Line - and only nominations for the gay roles). r55 Lypsinka performed "I've Got Your Number" from "Little Me" in a tribute to fashion designer Pauline Trigere in 1992. site without all this bureaucratic nonsense, So many talented chorus men from the 80's. Anybody got any info on him? I sure would have liked to have a piece of that! He sure was! I'm lucky to have had any intimacy in life. Your post irresponsible and offensive. He was bellissimo. I didn't realize that BOB from "twin Peaks". What about Jim Henson? Later, I turned on tv and it was Oscar night. If you want to know details about him, we are here to help you. John Hargreaves, Australian actor who was in Don's Party died of AIDS. R263 my mind always goes there, too. 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!" He sang "All Good Gifts". I had to go to IMDB to find out what happened to him. R182 Wow! About 15 years later, I heard Channing say in an interview that all the chorus boys in that show were dead of AIDS. I must have seen IF a dozen times just for RW. It always went down a treat! Trivia (2) He auditioned for the Chicago production of "Godspell" in May 1972, but was cast in the movie version instead. Some features on this site require registration. Later, Warwick played Judi Denchs brother-in-law in the sitcom A Fine Romance (1981-84). He died of a brain tumor. A collection of cardboard tombstones, bound together with a rubber band. I loved Dan Hartman's Instant Replay and remember Billy Preston well from The Beatles era - didnt realise they had died of Aids. Remi Laurent -- he played the son in the original film of La Cage aux Folles (1978) and died in 1989. [12] He was with the national touring company in Baltimore a year later. Except the people that talk to it.]. r62 a 4th member of the original cast died of AIDS -- Rene Clemente, who played Coricopat. [quote]For years, I thought that Keene Curtis died of AIDS. Some people do get brain tumors in their 50s - and its a pretty swift decline. I had to move out and move on. not the AIDS. You think she was lying? Updated: November 2, 2011 Very good threadbut r2's link was bad! He was an actor, known for Godspell (1973). Merrell was a phenomenal celebrity influencer. A good conversation starter. Best known for numerous 60s tv roles and for the movie "The Illustrated Man" where he has a very lovely nude scene. About a dozen men from the original Broadway production of Evita. [quote] Dan Hartman, singer/musician. Am I remembering correctly that he was on Bracken's World? Died in December 11, 1986 the day after his 31st birthday. He died in 1988 at age 49 of complications from AIDS. r195, do you mean Playgirl's own Chris George? He said he had had sex with beautiful men and women, and had no regrets. his net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. He contracted AIDS and died from complications related to the disease shortly afterwards. He also had guest spots on shows like Night Court and Star Trek: The Next Generation. Trivia (2) He auditioned for the Chicago production of "Godspell" in May 1972, but was c Went out with him once, R126. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Merrell Jackson. Merritt Buttrick, Kirk's son David in Star Trek II/II, died at age 30 in 1989. Played "Johnny" in the Airplane movies. He infected comedian Corbett Monica's daughter (Corbett Monica used to tour with Rat Packers as an opening act) and she sued his estate. It helps to already be famous to become a social media influencer, but he demonstrates that you need to have a raw or personal touch and engage with your followers if you want to do well on Instagram Facebook, Twiter, Youtube, etc. Anyway, most of these people (Southerns, Mid-Westerns) just COULDN'T" WAIT to see Disney's musical, "Alladin". 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. 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". So handsome. I'm really happy that someone started this thread. George Pesatura who replaced Sammy Williams in ACL. I'm reading this thread alongside the "People Who Lived Through the AIDS Onset" and it's been an education, tragic and moving. I've always wondered. IMDB has AIDS listed as his cause of death and Wikipedia has cancer caused by AIDS. He died in 1996 from AIDS related Lymphoma. I have only ever seen Joel from the 70s and later, with the moustache. If so, it worked on me. Merrell Jackson, better known by her family name Merrell Jackson, was a popular American singer and actor (1952-1991). He was an actor, known for Godspell (1973). @205, Not according to IMDB. R199, Christopher George was not on "Bracken's World," he was on "Rat Patrol." This got me to thinking about lesser-known actors (or writers, athletes, etc.) also know about his Social media accounts i.e. He died in 1994. R232 is that Idolmaker remake ever happening? 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. Brett was gay after his marriage to Anna Massey. "Leroi Jones joins drama groups at Studebaker Theatre". Died in 198g. He also starred as rich, evil Alan Spaulding in "GL" in the late 70's and 80's. [quote] Was Anthony Perkins truly gay or just confused. [8] He auditioned for the Chicago production of Godspell in May 1972, but was cast in the movie instead, filming in New York from August to November, 1972. He was rumored to have had a relationship with Frank Langella. He has a wife and two children whom by now must be teens or young adults. 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. Bless him. That leaves Curtis, who won the Tony for "The Rothschilds". He must have been a pushy bottom then.He was kind of an outcast in Germany as he was half Jewish. Other cast members included Elizabeth Allen, Dennis Cole, Jeanne Cooper, Peter Haskell, Linda Harrison, Karen Jensen, Madlyn Rhue, and Laraine Stephens. I find it too cutesy for words. But I swear I saw it once in a soap mag but never again. And boy, did they! Miss Amanda Blake, tho she was a bit of a household name. I can;t stand Swen Swenson's voice singing "I've Got Your Number." He got off at 88 St and I wondered, "WTF is he doing in this neighborhood at night? Choreographers, playwrights, dancers, actors. I remember Beth Broderick from that Sabrina show was the main speaker at his memorial service. R39 - Joel Crothers will always be Joe Haskell from Dark Shadows in my heart. It was sad. Lenny Baker, star of Next Stop, Greenwich Village, died of cancer which was caused by AIDS in 1982. Ray Sharkey deserves his own thread. You think the fantasy will equal the reality. R168 - I guess I didn't read carefully enough because I thought I waste first to mention him, at rwhatever I was. He died at age 35 in 1992. One of them was the brilliant one about a gay guy who was under the mistaken impression that Frasier was, too. He started going out on location wearing a wig and women's clothes. In 1979, Parker/Nichols became a regular cast member on 'The Edge of Night', appearing for five years as Police Chief, Derek Mallory. Remarkably, ABC never found out about Parker's double life, (of if they did, excused it as an excess of the times) despite the fact that his XXX films continued to be released as late as 1983. R240 What kind of idiot puts dust in a "dessert"? Ron Richardson, of "Big River", as well as Howard Rollins. "'Cope' has greater expression with new stars", Earl Calloway,"Services Held for Singer Jackson,", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Merrell_Jackson&oldid=1084721930, This page was last edited on 26 April 2022, at 05:23. Thanks for that observation, r71. The most beautiful man in the world in the seventies, Hiram Keller (Undercoffler) died of "liver cancer" at home with his family in 1997. I believe Tim Scott had been involved with Ian Charleson when the former was in CHORUS LINE in London. I remember your story! who died of AIDs. - Susan Brooks. With Brad's death, it was always about AIDS. "'Godspell' climaxes Chicago performances". ", Paul Reeves, of the West End "Starlight Express.". [There is nothing more tedious than a race baiting troll. I never saw him drink more than 2 or 3 drinks.". Although I wonder, had he lived, how well he would have been able to transition - because even between the early 80s and late 80s/early 90s the style of comedy in movies changed SO much. R181 - I had no idea about the Dan Hartman history. (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). 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