August 16, 1993. He wasn't mentioned in obits. So wonderful Holy shit, Michael Jeter's performance in "Take the Glass" from Grand Hotel, linked at R94, is freaking amazing! Social Network Born on September 4, 1938, the actor Leonard Frey was arguably the worlds most influential social media star. 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.. Didn't Billy Preston die in the last decade? He also did a lot of Broadway, with a featured role in the original Fiddler on the Roof and later in the movie. Hal Rubenstein won't die, because he IS THE UNDEAD! Frey was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance as Motel the tailor in Norman Jewison's 1971 film Fiddler on the Roof (he had appeared in the original Broadway musical production as Mendel, the rabbi's son). Besides, singing on Broadway, Kim Milford also toured as a vocalist with British rock/jazz guitarist Jeff Beck's band in the 1970s. Strange that they didn't just make Bracken a woman and have Eleanor Parker play that. Leonard Frey was so much more attractive than I thought he'd be out of his "Boys in the Band" makeup. That leaves Curtis, who won the Tony for "The Rothschilds". He had a couple of big solo hits: Instant Replay in the late 70s and I Can Dream About You in 1984. R182 Wow! 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. 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. They apparently fell in love on the set of Dallas. It was sad. Of course, Brad Davis was more than semi-famous. Played "Johnny" in the Airplane movies. R173 He was such a neat freak. Almost nobody actually died from AIDS. I used to stick their portraits on the cocktail olive toothpicks. 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). Needless to say, I wasn't surprised to find out that a gay man directed those movies. However, according to Frey's manager, Irving Azoff, the rheumatoid arthritis medications Frey was taking possibly contributed to his death. "The colitis and pneumonia were side effects from all the meds," Azoff told The Wrap shortly after Frey died. I never saw him drink more than 2 or 3 drinks.". [quote]Musical theatre for anyone with a brain died with AIDS. He has a wife and two children whom by now must be teens or young adults. It had been well Pink Flamingos and Female Trouble. Kenny Sacha- He played the Rose drag queen in The Rose among other things. Agreed! The "we can make a brooch, we can make a pteradactyl" queen from the movie AIRPLANE. 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. Born Dennis Posa in Long Island, our struggling auteur co-opted the name Wade Nichols in the mid-70's when he started doing skinflicks, initially gay and then seguing exclusively into straight porn. He was 49 years old. He also did commercials and displayed his fine body in some arty photogs. Now it's all amusement park Disney crap with unimaginative staging. 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. On August 24, 1988, Leonard Frey died of non-communicable disease. Wow, thank you, r166. He also had guest spots on shows like Night Court and Star Trek: The Next Generation. 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. I don't remember when it happened. How can someone mention Dan Hartman and not "Relight My Fire"?! He didn't get AIDS from a blood transfusion. English actor Ian Charleson was getting well-known and had just played Hamlet before he died. 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. Cade was a 2020 graduate of Sullivan High School. This is quite a revelation because that suicide rumor has been floating around the internet for as long as I can remember. Robby has nothing good to say about him and clearly regarded him as a child molester (Robby never took him up on the offer). Rue was an even bigger slut than Blanche. Such a huge loss of talent all around. for your pointless bitchery needs. He and his kind are the reason I have not got rid of the mountain of antique porn on VHS. WebBrooklyn, New York, USA. [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. 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. They claimed it was from heart failure. Paul Jabara-he wrote and won an Oscar for Last Dance sun by Donna Summer. And I was thinking exactly what you were thinking. I've asked about Bert Convy here before. Other film credits included roles in The Magic Christian (1969), Tell Me That You Love Me, Junie Moon (1970), Where the Buffalo Roam (1980),[3] Up the Academy (1980),[3] and Tattoo (1981).[3]. More talented then I gave him credit for, then. His official cause of death was sudden heart failure. Rue McClanahan wrote that Brad mowed her lawn and plowed her pussy. Sadly almost six hundred entries including directors, choreographers, and even porn stars. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Leonard H Frey. He was gay and eccentric. The gayest HORROR ever! Love R&B, love gospel, love many other areas where Blacks have made a great contribution to music. He wasn't young. He was a very sexy man. As a character actor, he often played roles of a comic nature. Worsening health forced him to drop out of the production of "Grand Hotel" six months into the show's run. Emmy and Tony Winner Jeter was more than semi-famous. According to a 2002 interview, German actor Arthur Brauss suggested that Diffring died of AIDS. Mr. Frey was born in Brooklyn and attended James Madison High School. 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). He was very blonde (I saw him on stage a few times). Lenny Baker, star of Next Stop, Greenwich Village, died of cancer which was caused by AIDS in 1982. Here's a clip from the MTM episode. He was waiting to invite you to his big debut at Carnegie Hall or some shit so we could all be proud of him. Here are 22 essential L.A. spots for every tourist, Column: We cant afford another writers strike. He was 49. 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. Adolph Archie, a petty criminal, escapes from a work release program, and trying to steal a car, he assaults a security guard, takes her gun and runs. Yeah, that video of Michael Jeter is pure joy. Musical theatre for anyone with a brain died with AIDS. R181 - I had no idea about the Dan Hartman history. Vanessa Redgrave's first husband, Tony Richardson (though better known as a director). I think it's the perfect kind of "interesting failure" type of film that is ripe for a remake. Glenn Frey, a co-founder of the Eagles and a hit-maker in his own right, died on January 18, 2016, at the age of 67. Per the Eagles' website , which posted a message about his death at the time, Frey died due to "complications from Rheumatoid Arthritis, Acute Ulcerative Colitis and Pneumonia." Not an actor, but I want to add Ricky Wilson of The B-52's. By the way, Raul Julia was a major star not "semi-famous.". I did not mention that I knew the cause of death, but as were reminiscing I said something like, its so hard to see so many people dying so young and his response was, were still in shock. It appears his mother and ex-wife kept AIDS out of his obituary to protect his young daughter's memory of him. I remember as a kid getting Premiere Magazine and every year they'd have a list. [quote]Micheal Jeter From Evening Shade died of Aids. To preserve these articles as they originally appeared, The Times does not alter, edit or update them. I always thought his fabulously sassy, florid vocal should be performed by Lypsinka. 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. Irene & Tommy Rutledge's home was used in the Boars' Nest Bears in the Dukes Of Hazzard, when they were trying to prove that the star player is the age to play for the team. Jeffrey Mylett, of the original cast/film version of "Godspell", died in 1986 at age 36. r77 This is the first I've heard of it. It was heartbreaking and terrifying to read. I've always wondered. . Works Leonard Frey Movies (8) There are 8 movies of Leonard Frey. If there were more than a few, then I suppose it's a subject for another thread. Apparently wasa heroin user. New York, USA. (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). Stephen Schwartz was a good friend of Billy Byers. [1] He appeared with the rest of the original cast in the 1970 film version, directed by William Friedkin.[2]. [quote] Was Anthony Perkins truly gay or just confused. He told people he was on a microbiotic diet and that his weight loss was was the result of hard work. You think the fantasy will equal the reality. You hit an exterior keypad with your destination floor and it routes you to one of the 14 elevators;no more sardine-cans). Leonard Frey (September 4, 1938 August 24, 1988) was an American actor. I remember Carrol O'Connor tried to save his job for him but he was on another planet. He died in 1995 and was 52. r319 There have always been many gays and bis in the military, independent of not allowed. How about John Matuszak? 24 Aug 1988 (aged 49) New York, New York County (Manhattan), New What about Jim Henson? One thing about Elaine's -- it was always low key. They were in "The Rothschilds" together when Robby was 13-14. r123, he made hot porn. not the AIDS. Gorgeous German hunk Amadeus August - died in 1992 at age 50. He was linked to actor Jeremy Brett, they may have been a couple. Such Darwinism. His last appearance was in an episode of the television series Murder, She Wrote.. He had a couple of big solo hits: Instant Replay in the late 70s and I Can Dream About You in 1984. One of them was the brilliant one about a gay guy who was under the mistaken impression that Frasier was, too. And he still looks healthy. Timothy Scott, 'Mistoffelees' in the original Broadway production of "Cats", February 24, 1988. On The Mary Tyler Moore Show episode titled "Ted Baxter's Famous Broadcaster's School," airing February 22, 1975,[4] Frey played the role of The Student.[4] Frey's final role was Walter Witherspoon in the television movie Bride of Boogedy. I have always thought that some are immune to the virus. Works. I'm lucky to have had any intimacy in life. He acted in several operas, including ''Die Fledermaus,'' with Beverly Sills and Joan Sutherland. The 52 year old who died of AIDS in 1997. I loved EON, and adored all three actors. Armstrong was dubbed. [quote]In one of entertainment's most bizarre career moves, he went straight from the Oscar nom to a role on the soap Another World. And who could ever forget Michael Jeter as Ethel Merman in "The Fisher King" ? In 1991, the public was Later, I turned on tv and it was Oscar night. I've always found it fascinating how he was able to effortlessly transition from Gay & Straight Adult Films to a mainstream network soap opera (Edge Of Night). Oh, that's so sad. I was just watching "The Doctors" - the soap on RetroTV - and saw a very handsome actor, Peter Burnell. Stephen Schwartz wrote a song about Bill Beyers' death, called "Life Goes On." Died in 198g. and I just saw R271's post. Ryan Gosling was attached to it some time ago. It does happen. Birth. Was Anthony Perkins truly gay or just confused. We decided wed start a scholarship fund in his honor. [quote]Parker styled himself as the quintessential clone of the period; a mustachioed, uber-male strapped into tight, silver spandex jumpsuits and was obviously at ease sexually with both genders. That eulogy is not in the play of "THe Normal Heart". In fact, I didn't know that he'd died. 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. Peter Burnell, who played Mike Powers on The Doctors, committed suicide after being diagnosed. Makes me sad even to mention it but Lance Baker was a cute actor kid from New Zealand we managed who died really young. His cause and manner of death have not been released at the time of publication. Several of A Chorus Line original cast members, too. He was 49 years old. He was a fucking knockout, for me, perfectly emblematic of what was "young and handsome" in the sixties. Didn't she also date Robert Downey Jr. at one time? He has that very distinct late 70s/early 80s style of comedy that I grew up with and love. Thank you, R35 and R36. 4 Sep 1938. Rene Enriquez who was a part of the ensemble cast of HILL STREET BLUES. Hope it gets off the ground this century. He definitely did NOT commit suicide, but died of AIDS, which was still very much a stigma in 1985. Leonard Frey was a gifted comic actor who could do drama as well. Other cast members included Elizabeth Allen, Dennis Cole, Jeanne Cooper, Peter Haskell, Linda Harrison, Karen Jensen, Madlyn Rhue, and Laraine Stephens. Sounds like the wiki in r228 is revising history. Ron Richardson, of "Big River", as well as Howard Rollins. Leonard Cohen died in his sleep after a fall at his home in Los Angeles, his manager has said. I have only ever seen Joel from the 70s and later, with the moustache. He was only 37 years old. Where's the troll who always insists Jill Clayburgh died of AIDS? Eagles Manager Says Glenn Freys Death Caused Partly By Medications Following the death of Eagles co-founder Glenn Frey on Jan. 18 at the age of 67, [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. One of the very WORST people I have EVER had the displeasure to meet, and see in action. The other clip shows him in a bizarre scene seemingly about to shove his dick into Barnabas's mouth. How the hell could he throw himself around like a rag doll that way? A truly beautiful man! 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.". Went out with him once, R126. 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. r128, you violated rule 87 in the 1970s Gay Handbook: 87: Never date an actor. Per the Eagles' website , which posted a message 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. He said he had had sex with beautiful men and women, and had no regrets. Kind of a psychopath. Anyone can read what you share. 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