merrell jackson cause of death

Merrell Jackson (April 26, 1952 February 23, 1991)[1] was an actor who played one of the apostles in the film Godspell (1973). So many folks lost and these are just the semi-famous folks. Oh, hey there R169. On February 23, 1991, Merrell Jackson died of non-communicable disease. Pink Flamingos and Female Trouble. Almost nobody actually died from AIDS. 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. He tries to restrain his gayness but it makes him seem even faggier. In 1984, Parker died, whether from a self-inflicted gunshot wound (a rumor) or complications from AIDS. 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. Anyway, most of these people (Southerns, Mid-Westerns) just COULDN'T" WAIT to see Disney's musical, "Alladin". Sadly, while playing Larry Kramer in a play about the impact of AIDS, he was a major whore. Choreographers, playwrights, dancers, actors. 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. Not an actor, but I want to add Ricky Wilson of The B-52's. Last Known Residence . Ray Vitte was his name. Yes, 196. I remember Dack Rambo discussing his diagnosis on some talk show when I got home from school. 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). Robert Drivas - interesting young American actor, also naked in "The Illustrated Man" with Rod Steiger, and in "Where Its At" with David Janssson and DL fave Brenda Vacarro, he also had a small part in "Cool Hand Luke". [quote]Brett was gay after his marriage to Anna Massey. In April 2011, the sudden disappearance of a teenager had the authorities scrambling for leads. View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro. Look at the Clintons. He always had his bicycle with him. Is this why we're such bitter old things? 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 always thought his fabulously sassy, florid vocal should be performed by Lypsinka. Somewhere in my kitchen. It's sad if someone is doing that but I doubt it's his Foundation or his publicist? He died on 23 February 1991. 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. I always suspected that Gregory Hines did not die of liver cancer, as was reported. When was Merrell Jackson born? I had never heard this before, so I can't confirm the veracity of the claim. Was it because of subpar acting or clutch-voice? There's no mention of AIDS-related death. That DALLAS actor was so young and beautiful. 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. Even though God called him home just before his 39th birthday, because of GODSPELL, Merrell will always be with us. How the hell could he throw himself around like a rag doll that way? It wasn't until Tom Hanks and Philadelphia that actors (and producers) clamored "I want an Oscar, get me a gay role! right before he died, talking about how he had to hide the fact he had AIDS and no one would hire him, etc. R263 my mind always goes there, too. they still claim he only died of pneumonia and the dust from shooting out in the dessert, total croak of crap. Ooh, you should see what Robby Benson has to say about Queen Curtis in his autobiography. He was waiting to invite you to his big debut at Carnegie Hall or some shit so we could all be proud of him. He and his wife had two children. r4 Lenny Baker was str8 and died of throat cancer. for your pointless bitchery needs. I just learned of his death when I was listening to the audio commentary. December 13, 2002 . [13] While living in New York City, Jackson performed with dance companies, appeared in Broadway musicals, and did commercial spots for 7 Up soft drink. Merrell Jackson was born on April 26, 1952, in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Anybody got any info on him? 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. Did you know his friend John from NY (also an old roommate)? He wasn't young. Merrell was a phenomenal celebrity influencer. . She had been very upset by Carolyn Jones' death. ", Broadway was more tolerant but not all that much earlier (A Chorus Line - and only nominations for the gay roles). That eulogy is not in the play of "THe Normal Heart". Most of the cast from "The Boys In the Band" (1970). Of the men, Im one of only 3 cast-members who was still alive in the 1990s. I loved her. Some people do get brain tumors in their 50s - and its a pretty swift decline. If so, it worked on me. Merrell Jackson's Biography Merrell was born to Patricia and Leonard Jackson, the second child of five; four boys and one girl, Stephanie. Sad. Reed Jones, 'Skimbleshanks, in the original Broadway production of "Cats", June 19, 1989. He was frequently cast in monster roles due to his extremely tall staturehe stood 7' 2" (2.20 m). I saw Carol Channing in one of her revivals of Hello Dolly in the early 80s. I thought the whole show godawful at the time. The late 70's early 80's were the height of whoredome with the bath houses filled to capacity. 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. 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. By the way, Raul Julia was a major star not "semi-famous.". 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 also starred as rich, evil Alan Spaulding in "GL" in the late 70's and 80's. I was awed by the number of handsome and talented young men playing the dancing waiters. For the most part I remember reading each of these in the newspaper at the time. How long might he have been living with it? He married 227 actress Alaina Reed in 1989 after appearing on the program. Born April 26, 1952 Died February 23, 1991 (38) Add or change photo on IMDbPro Add to list Photos Known for Godspell 6.5 Merrell 1973 Credits IMDbPro Actor Previous 1 Godspell Merrell 1973 Soundtrack Previous 0. If there were more than a few, then I suppose it's a subject for another thread. Also learn about how he was rich at the age of 49 years old? 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. He sang "All Good Gifts". I loved this song. In fact, she went into a funk that some say she never came out of and may account partially for why she divested from her acting career. R302 . oy, what did they all die of ? Brad Davis' wife wrote a book, based on the fact that he died of aids. "'Godspell' climaxes Chicago performances". [quote]I don't know very much about Diffring's private life beyond the fact that he was gay . Both Larry Kert's and Timothy Scott's memorial services were held at the Winter Garden Theatre, theaters where they had their biggest successes. This thread always bums me out when it resurfaces. 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. What a tragic story: John Megna, who played nerdy little Dilli in To Kill a Mockingbird. Peter Coffield who was in a ton of TV series and TV movies in the late 1970s and early 1980s, as well as commercials. When I called his family to let them know we were going to have a tribute, I was referred to his brother. Wow, thank you, r166. Please scroll down to see information about Merrell Jackson Social media profiles. I thought he had been living with AIDS for 20 years, but it's 30, which is a huge difference. Merrell Jackson Death: and Cause of Death On February 23, 1991, Merrell Jackson died of non-communicable disease. Rap, that horrid musical wannabe skyrocketed in the 80s as a direct loss of this pool of talent. Gary Bond, aged 55, who died in 1995. I remember Carrol O'Connor tried to save his job for him but he was on another planet. They seemed to get along famously. [quote]What about Jim Henson? R63 Daniel McDonald was married, had 2 kids and reportedly died of brain cancer. Kenny Everett. [quote]Stephen W. Burns made a potentially promising film debut in the last (and worst) of the initial Herbie films, Herbie Goes Bananas (1980). So many beautiful young men snatched away before their time. I meant to post this as evidence of Joel Crothers' beauty. It had a cast of 10 men and 2 women. Ian Charleson. Tom obviously touched a lot of people with his talent and honesty. His mother stood a top height of 6'2" and his father stood 6'6." Earl Colloway, "Merrell Jackson wins music scholarship to Wolftrap". 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. Apparently Keene was always bugging him for sex, promising to give him a blowjob if Robby would suck his dick too. R258 I didn't know that. Sexy as fuck Terry Lester, the original (and only as far as I'm concerned) Jack in Y&R. It was sad. (There is some disagreement over this, since other bios say he died of cancer from smoking.). They claimed it was from heart failure. Miss Amanda Blake, tho she was a bit of a household name. Earl Calloway, "Merrell Jackson wins 'best trouper' award". ", Paul Reeves, of the West End "Starlight Express.". Needless to say, I wasn't surprised to find out that a gay man directed those movies. Updated: October 8, 2011 . Casey Stevens, who played Jamie Lee Curtis' boyfriend, Nick, in Prom Night. Ron Richardson, of "Big River", as well as Howard Rollins. They were in "The Rothschilds" together when Robby was 13-14. 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. No, poor Jim just wouldn't go to the doctor until it was too late. I wonder if the TV artist Bob Ross died of AIDS. Daniel McDonald had a brain tumor. R213 There was alot of speculation about Raul Julia. Life. I mean you know that must be true. What a peculiar and erroneous notion, r111. Anyone remember partner's name? [quote]It's tempting to turn this man's incredible story into a camp snapshot, a tawdry tale of the externalities of showbiz. Maybe for mud-pie? I think it's the perfect kind of "interesting failure" type of film that is ripe for a remake. During the original Public Theatre run of THE NORMAL HEART, Brad was getting fuked by every hot boy who came his way. Debut at Carnegie Hall or some shit so we could all be proud of him the.. Jones, 'Skimbleshanks, in Prom Night the Normal Heart, brad was getting fuked by every hot who! 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