IIRC his first female *relations* came via Victoria Principal well into his adult years and the subsequently married a woman. I saw Carol Channing in one of her revivals of Hello Dolly in the early 80s. He died at age 35 in 1992. Best known for numerous 60s tv roles and for the movie "The Illustrated Man" where he has a very lovely nude scene. How the hell could he throw himself around like a rag doll that way? 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). Interesting, never knew there were porn stars who crossed over to soaps - or vice-versa. People have all kinds of different personal relationships. our privacy/terms or if you just want to see the damn Uh Terry Lester died of AIDS complications, he wasted away and a heart attack did him in. I had no idea Howard E. Rollins died of AIDS. 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 gay. He died in 1988 at age 49 of complications from AIDS. During those times they just used other illnesses to cloak the real reasons but these were sexually active gay men who died young. Sharkey's daughter was just arrested for beating her boyfriend's mother to death with a baseball bat. Ryan Gosling was attached to it some time ago. He was mainly known for his disco hit 'Like An Eagle'. 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. They were in "The Rothschilds" together when Robby was 13-14. 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. Can't remember. 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 [] On February 23, 1991, Merrell Jacksondied of non-communicable disease. Sarah Jessica Parker 'dated' Timothy Murphy, played David Oliver's wife and co-starred with Merrit Butrick. A good conversation starter. R63 Daniel McDonald was married, had 2 kids and reportedly died of brain cancer. I think it's the perfect kind of "interesting failure" type of film that is ripe for a remake. Was it because of subpar acting or clutch-voice? Rue was an even bigger slut than Blanche. Such Darwinism. 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). Didn't Billy Preston die in the last decade? [quote]This is heresy but "We'll Take a Glass Together" has always annoyed me. July 14, 2021 Merrell Jackson (April 26, 1952 - February 23, 1991) was an actor who played one of the apostles in the film Godspell (1973). (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). Jackson graduated from Chicago's Calumet High School in 1971, where he was a soloist for the a cappella chorus, and had leading roles in two stage productions for which he won the "best actor" award. Here he is singing Cole Porter's "Love for Sale. Love R&B, love gospel, love many other areas where Blacks have made a great contribution to music. Michael Jackson was a superstar singer who shot to fame as a child Credit: GETTY When did Michael Jackson die? Seems there are some internet references to Leslie Graves cause of death. 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.). [quote]It's tempting to turn this man's incredible story into a camp snapshot, a tawdry tale of the externalities of showbiz. Merrell died on December 13, 2002 at age 75. He got off at 88 St and I wondered, "WTF is he doing in this neighborhood at night? Did any non-gay actors ever die of the AIDS? Tom obviously touched a lot of people with his talent and honesty. But at the end of the day, his immune system was compromised.". He doesn't mention him by name, but calls him a much older, Tony-winning actor in the show. Daniel McDonald had a brain tumor. [You do realize that this is a troll, right? Lenny Baker, star of Next Stop, Greenwich Village, died of cancer which was caused by AIDS in 1982. Went out with him once, R126. The Conqueror 1956: During the filming of this terrible film staring John Wayne as Genghis Khan, the entire crew was almost killed in a flash flood. [quote]Brett was gay after his marriage to Anna Massey. He died at 38, not 39. Bless him. May be was a bbbbbbb..bbbbiisekshool. Apologies if this correction has been posted before. Tim Scott was the "longtime companion" (that's what we called them in those days) of Norman Buckley, brother of Betty. Did you know his friend John from NY (also an old roommate)? Ooh, you should see what Robby Benson has to say about Queen Curtis in his autobiography. Mark Lester is very much alive. I had never heard this before, so I can't confirm the veracity of the claim. His mother stood a top height of 6'2" and his father stood 6'6." Born on April 26, 1952 in United States of America, Merrell Jackson started his career as singer and actor (1952-1991) . Worsening health forced him to drop out of the production of "Grand Hotel" six months into the show's run. With Brad's death, it was always about AIDS. Well that was true. Didn't she also date Robert Downey Jr. at one time? R199, Christopher George was not on "Bracken's World," he was on "Rat Patrol." I was an active member of our alumni association and he passed shortly before a reunion. Most depressing thread ever. This thread makes me so sad. I loved Michael Jeter in Green Mile and The Gift. He died in 1994. Merrell Jackson was born on 26 April 1952 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Please click here to register for free. In his senior year, he appeared as King Melchior in a school production of the Christmas opera "Amahl and the Night Visitors" that was also broadcast on WCIU-TV. I saw Howard Rollins in a London production of I'm Not Rappaport co-starring the incredible Paul Scofield. He is the biggest queen I've ever seen. No obituary appeared for him in the Chicago Tribune, the Chicago Sun-Times, the New York Times, or Variety. 0. In April 2011, the sudden disappearance of a teenager had the authorities scrambling for leads. He sure was! [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. Warren Stevens provided the voice of the unseen Bracken. Trivia (2) He auditioned for the Chicago production of "Godspell" in May 1972, but was c who died of AIDs. 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. I remember your story! It's even been posted as FACT on some legitimate sites I've seen. After his death, all these years later, his family have never commented on Julia's cause of death. [quote]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. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? So, essentially, this is a list of closeted b list bottoms. 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. [quote]Whenever I watch the movie version of "The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas" , I.wonder how many of those beautiful talented dancers in the football team locker room number are still with us. Sad to see that Baltimora "Tarzan Boy" and comedian Frank Maya both died of AIDS. They say Brad Davis got Aids from a needle transfusion ? The wife was in complete denial. You know, it's true this is a sad thread and, yes, there are some ignorant comments here. It was heartbreaking and terrifying to read. 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. R237, it just occurred to me today that the onset of AIDS and it's mysterious and sudden tragic effects are just as fresh/old in our minds as the devastation of the WWII holocaust was in the minds of Jews back in 1975 (as Bette Midler would let us know in her stage act, when talking about visiting Germany, right around then). They claimed it was from heart failure. So, how much was Merrell Jackson networth at the age of years old? So many talented chorus men from the 80's. Later on he speaks of what a good man Hal Linden was and how much he admires hm, so it's clearly not Linden. Some features on this site require a subscription. She had been very upset by Carolyn Jones' death. It's traumatic for me to read these. Though perhaps a female studio head was considered unbelievable at the time. [quote]Merritt Buttrick, Kirk's son David in Star Trek II/II, died at age 30 in 1989. [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. Not an actor, but I want to add Ricky Wilson of The B-52's. R295 Is Miss Hal a bottom? Of the men, Im one of only 3 cast-members who was still alive in the 1990s. Ray Sharkey was so gorgeous. The most beautiful man in the world in the seventies, Hiram Keller (Undercoffler) died of "liver cancer" at home with his family in 1997. Take a look at 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'??) He was a lovely, talented man and had a wonderful partner in EJ Alexander. Merrells income mostly comes from and basic source was being a successful American singer and actor (1952-1991). Davis was dying of AIDS and then the wife helped him commit suicide before the the end came naturally. I can't remember where i posted them. [all posts by tedious, racist idiot removed.]. R232 is that Idolmaker remake ever happening? I. Most of the cast from "The Boys In the Band" (1970). Several of A Chorus Line original cast members, too. . The actress who played Billy Beyer's sister on Capitol also died from complications of AIDS. The series centers on a powerful head of Century Studios and a group of up-and-coming starlets. Timothy Scott, 'Mistoffelees' in the original Broadway production of "Cats", February 24, 1988. He sang All Good Gifts. I'll make sure of that. r10--how can you POSSIBLY have left out mention of Frey as Harold in "The Boys in the Band"? Smith died at 37 in 1994. Denholm Elliot was actually well known to American viewers through his role of Marcus in the Indiana Jones movies. Funny but when I first read the press release on Dr. Brandt, his publicist said an "illness " and didn't specify, and the first thing I thought was geez in this day and age people are still trying to cover up AIDS? Paul Stevens, who played Brian Bancroft on Another World, died of AIDS. R240 What kind of idiot puts dust in a "dessert"? [quote] Cookie Mueller. Official Sites. For the person upthread who asked about Terry Lester, you were confusing him with the child star of the film "Oliver! We all remember Rock Hudson, Liberace, Rudolf Nureyev, etc., but who are some of the semi-famous that we lost during the plague years? I've always wondered. R207 Why is the post about Raul Julia offensive? However his list of gay conquests is rather substantial. [quote]Stephen W. Burns made a potentially promising film debut in the last (and worst) of the initial Herbie films, Herbie Goes Bananas (1980). Did TV and movies-- probably '70s and '80s. 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. Wade's brother says he died in the hospital due to AIDS complications. I wonder if the TV artist Bob Ross died of AIDS. Kind of a psychopath. Hello. 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. Am I remembering correctly that he was on Bracken's World? He appears to have died of AIDS in the mid1980s, and his partner, Gerald Mast, a film historian, died a few years later. When. Hope it gets off the ground this century. and various studio groups of the time. Thank you, R35 and R36. Three other actors from GODSPELL have passed on, and they each have their own tribute pages. We know that Merrell E Smith had been residing in Jackson, Jackson County, Ohio 45640. Otherwise, you'll just have to find some other site 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 really good looking. Singer And Actor (1952-1991) He was on Broadway in the cast of "Hair" and starred in Fellini's "Satyricon" and a dozen other European B movies. While Joe Jackson was married to Katherine Jackson and raising 10 children, he had a secret relationship with Cheryle . You think she was lying? [quote]For years, I thought that Keene Curtis died of AIDS. Sadly, while playing Larry Kramer in a play about the impact of AIDS, he was a major whore. I had to go to IMDB to find out what happened to him. He's one of the sweetest, gentlest men I know, and one of the most gifted actors,' O'Connor told a small group of TV writers in Los Angeles earlier this year. Rue McClanahan wrote that Brad mowed her lawn and plowed her pussy. Strange that they didn't just make Bracken a woman and have Eleanor Parker play that. Daniel McDonald star of the musical Steel Pier. If you can't find the email you can resend it here. Not an actor, but director Colin Higgins, who directed 9 to 5 (which I'm watching right now) and Foul Play. [quote]Rollins was arrested three times in eight months for DUI, reckless driving and speeding, leading to jail time and intensive treatment for substance abuse. Merrell Jackson was born on April 26, 1952, in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He always had his bicycle with him. Death . Denholm Elliott wouldn't be famous to most Americans, right? Cause of Death: Stillborn . 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]For Christ sake, I'm sure Rue was no older then Bradyou big dummy. I find it too cutesy for words. Was also on a ton of TV shows like The Bionic Woman (the haunted house episode where Kristy McNichol is his daughter). About a dozen men from the original Broadway production of Evita. Couldn't remmber his name. [quote]It's traumatic for me to read these. 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). Here we are updating just estimated networth of Merrell Jackson salary, income and assets. Merrell Jackson was born on 26 April, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. I had to move out and move on. If there were more than a few, then I suppose it's a subject for another thread. Robert Drivas' wonderful ass in "The Illustrated Man". He sang "All Good Gifts". As in, right now, my shoulders. The initial sort is by something called "STARmeter" with Rock Hudson heading the list. I sure would have liked to have a piece of that! He was very blonde (I saw him on stage a few times). At the time of his death, he was 39 years old. R132 Anton Diffring was gay? He was a smart and lovely guy. Makes me sad even to mention it but Lance Baker was a cute actor kid from New Zealand we managed who died really young. A collection of cardboard tombstones, bound together with a rubber band. I really, truly believe that's why we have such a shitty generation of music that is so repetitive, of pop culture that keeps feeding on itself, why we have a lack of new ideas.because our beautiful artists and creators all died in the AIDS holocaust, while Reagan (and others) sat by and watched. He auditioned for the Chicago production of "Godspell" in May 1972, but was cast in the movie version instead. not the AIDS. Howard Rollins he played Virgil Tibbs in "In The Heat Of The Night" tv series. In 1984, Parker died, whether from a self-inflicted gunshot wound (a rumor) or complications from AIDS. Either way, I thought it was tragic. But it's important to remind all of us, and to tell the younger ones who were not there, what was lost. He died on 23 February 1991. Many film stars made cameo appearances. Such a huge loss of talent all around. Did it hurt when you pulled that out of your ass, r302? I must have seen IF a dozen times just for RW. Here we are updating just estimated networth of Merrell Jackson salary, income and assets. He begins at 3:50. Whenever I watch the movie version of "The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas" , I.wonder how many of those beautiful talented dancers in the football team locker room number are still with us. his net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. Who knows what's up with that marriage, but they support each other and that's that. Apparently Keene was always bugging him for sex, promising to give him a blowjob if Robby would suck his dick too. Speaking of, how is Hal Rubenstein still alive? Armstrong was dubbed. I'm reading this thread alongside the "People Who Lived Through the AIDS Onset" and it's been an education, tragic and moving. 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. 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. Merrell's innocence, playfulness, joy and enthusiasm jump out at you throughout the movie and stay in your heart for a very long time. [quote] Was Anthony Perkins truly gay or just confused. I thought the whole show godawful at the time. Was Anthony Perkins truly gay or just confused. [quote]Crothers' longtime EDGE OF NIGHT co-star, Dennis Parker (who also went by the name Wade Nichols in some porn flicks), died eight months earlier. R205- Lenny Baker had to withdraw from the pre-Broadway tryout of McNally's "It's Only A Play" before it played Philadelphia, where it closed. Almost nobody actually died from AIDS. During the original Public Theatre run of THE NORMAL HEART, Brad was getting fuked by every hot boy who came his way. After filming the movie in New York, he joined the Chicago stage cast in November 1972. Now it's all amusement park Disney crap with unimaginative staging. This is quite a revelation because that suicide rumor has been floating around the internet for as long as I can remember. According to a 2002 interview, German actor Arthur Brauss suggested that Diffring died of AIDS. R55, thank you for mentioning Swen Swenson; I'm old; I had the great pleasure of seeing him, 3 times, in the first touring company of "Annie" in 1977 (in San Francisco.) After filming the movie in New York, he joined the Chicago stage cast in November 1972. r62 a 4th member of the original cast died of AIDS -- Rene Clemente, who played Coricopat. Ray Sharkey deserves his own thread. He had no money at his death, so she didn't get anything. How sad. 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. What about Jim Henson? Charlie Kay Ely, 19, and Justin Soto, 21, have already. 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 wanted me to clean the toilet every time I used it. @205, Not according to IMDB. Notably, Parker must have had an influence on the quality of the tunes as both singles are co-written by him and stand out in Morali's pantheon for being slower and more thoughtful than the majority of his releases of the period. Did Jonathon Scott Taylor die of aids. I have only ever seen Joel from the 70s and later, with the moustache. It was sad. Jackson graduated from Chicago's Calumet High School in 1971, where he was a soloist for the a cappella chorus, and had leading roles in two stage productions for which he won the "best actor" award. He sang "All Good Gifts". It just craves attention. with lot of social media fan he often posts many personal photos and videos to interact with her huge fan base social media plateform. I mean you know that must be true. [quote]Lenny Baker had to withdraw from the pre-Broadway tryout of McNally's "It's Only A Play". He was an actor, known for Godspell (1973). I have to wonder if that was some sort of inside joke. click ACCEPT. . I doubt his HIV-status when he died is secret to anyone. Lee Mathis-hot man. r331, in another thread, somebody claimed that it was Timothy Patrick Murphy, mentioned at r2, who unknowingly infected Fuccello. But I also remember there was quite a bit of speculation about he died. That DALLAS actor was so young and beautiful. number then drops dead, somewhere in act 2". I loved her. Irresponsible, maybe. Earl Colloway, "Merrell Jackson wins music scholarship to Wolftrap". site without all this bureaucratic nonsense, Not a good guy but hot. Peter Coffield who was in a ton of TV series and TV movies in the late 1970s and early 1980s, as well as commercials. He has a wife and two children whom by now must be teens or young adults. One of them was the brilliant one about a gay guy who was under the mistaken impression that Frasier was, too. December 13, 2002 . She noticed that he spent a lot of time with gay male "friends" but just chalked it up to his being very "gay friendly." humboldt county murders 2020 merrell jackson cause of death. The 52 year old who died of AIDS in 1997. I remember he was on E.T. 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. Official cause of death was an intentional overdose of narcotics (assisted suicide). So handsome. I'm not denying the publicist downplayed the cause of death, though. Thanks for that observation, r71. 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. Perhaps someone will write a more elaborated biography about this strange character, who appeared on the Merv Griffin Show during the late '70s, and slept with many of the hottest men of the era (you can find some of their comments on YouTube and DiscoMusic.com). I don't think anyone's mentioned Kevin Peter Hall: [quote]Kevin Peter Hall was an actor famous for his roles as Dr. Elvin Lincoln in Misfits of Science (1985), the 'monsters' in Prophecy (1979), Harry and the Hendersons (1987), Predator (1987), and Predator 2 (1990). Played "Johnny" in the Airplane movies. Was he the Bufferin or Anacin guy? 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. Sadly almost six hundred entries including directors, choreographers, and even porn stars. Died of AIDS - early 90s, I think. Sad. Let's not forget he was also Johnny Slash on "Square Pegs," with a very young SJP. I truly hope they find a cure for this (and other) dreadful diseases. Cookie Mueller. Some common questions are also added below the content. I believe Tim Scott had been involved with Ian Charleson when the former was in CHORUS LINE in London. They claimed it was "kidney failure." A bit OT, Mark Lester might actually be the biological father of one, or two, of Michael Jackson's three children. I'm sure they liked each other a lot. And then there's that other role we remember Leonard Frey for, R10: People in the US know Denholm Elliott from Indiana Jones and "A Room with a View.". It's dangerous." R263 my mind always goes there, too. Their athletic dancing went on for 20 minutes, and they were all magnificent. Last Known Residence . Just checked the Wikipedia page for Brad Davis and it contradicts the commonly held belief he died of AIDS. The reality is probably much more complex. By 26 May 2022 usc marshall drop in advising 26 May 2022 usc marshall drop in advising He was Alfonso Ribeiro's dad on the show. Brad Davis' wife wrote a book, based on the fact that he died of aids. Leonard Frey was so much more attractive than I thought he'd be out of his "Boys in the Band" makeup. Thanks for the info. 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). Micheal Jeter From Evening Shade died of Aids. A 1971 graduate of Calumet High School in Chicago, Illinois. Irving Allen Lee, Joel Crothers, and Dennis Parker; all of The Edge of Night. Same thing for Ronnie Dyson, of Hair fame and later a solo artist as well, died from AIDS. Timothy Scott was the boyfriend of Norman Buckley, Betty Lynn's brother. Yes indeed, we too use "cookies." 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. R306, there *is* an F&F button. Anyone remember partner's name? He was gay and eccentric. He always pinged to me even though he was married and had a son. I don't think this has been mentioned yet but Julie Hagerty had a brother who was an acting teacher. He joined Chicago's Goodman Theater in 1971. R267 I don't think so. Ron Vawter - Supporting actor in films and member of the Wooster group. I do n't think this has been mentioned yet but Julie Hagerty had a relationship! 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