His wife Vida had passed away earlier in the year and Armstrong is . I wonder if the TV artist Bob Ross died of AIDS. For the non-Broadway DLers, David Carroll, mentioned in R24, died in the bathroom of the BMG/RCA recording studio while attempting to record the cast album for "Grand Hotel." A good conversation starter. 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. Love R&B, love gospel, love many other areas where Blacks have made a great contribution to music. He is best known for his work on television, where he has appeared in a number of popular shows. I'm really happy that someone started this thread. Of the men, Im one of only 3 cast-members who was still alive in the 1990s. Warren Stevens provided the voice of the unseen Bracken. 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. But he obviously had a voracious appetite for sex. 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'. Robby has nothing good to say about him and clearly regarded him as a child molester (Robby never took him up on the offer). Among the memorable, scenes featuring Mr. Armstrong was the one in which he haughtily assures frightened onlookers that the solid platinum chains shackling Kong cannot possibly break. I just checked his bio, and it says he died of Alzheimers. At his death, he was called "the first great American historian to reckon the price owed in violence, autocracy and militarism." James T. Keane February 28, 2023 Robert "Bob, Army" ArmstrongRobert " Bob, Army" Armstrong 1950-2021. Everyone said, "I never knew Harry had a drinking problem. He received great reviews for his portrayal of Big Daddy in the Broadway production of "Cat On a Hot Tin Roof" in 1955.In 1958, R.G. 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). 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. He was in lots of films around then, and is naked in "The Breaking of Bumbo" with the lovely fragrant Joanna Lumley in 1970. Peter Tramm the substitute dancer for Kevin Bacon in Footloose. The founder of ZeniMax Media, who led the Company to a $7.5 billion purchase to Microsoft last September, took his last breath at a Baltimore hospital. Seems there are some internet references to Leslie Graves cause of death. I have to wonder if that was some sort of inside joke. Thanks for the info. No AIDS, and not gay, although he was very gay friendly. Although "King Kong " put Armstrong on the map as an actor, it would also cause him to. [quote]R18 [R10]--how can you POSSIBLY have left out mention of Frey as Harold in "The Boys in the Band"? Cookie Mueller. Light-skinned black actor -- I think his first name may have been Ray? But most of the people mentioned here made the team, but barely got up to bat a few times. Gypsy Rose Lee. Anyway, most of these people (Southerns, Mid-Westerns) just COULDN'T" WAIT to see Disney's musical, "Alladin". Did it hurt when you pulled that out of your ass, r302? Ray Vitte was his name. 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. We'll always have Janet Jackson. 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. He died just sixteen hours before King Kong's co-producer, Merian C. Cooper. r128, you violated rule 87 in the 1970s Gay Handbook: 87: Never date an actor. Rome. r55 Lypsinka performed "I've Got Your Number" from "Little Me" in a tribute to fashion designer Pauline Trigere in 1992. Daniel McDonald star of the musical Steel Pier. He delivered the film's famous final line: "It wasn't the airplanes. and died after 2 days. [quote]It's tempting to turn this man's incredible story into a camp snapshot, a tawdry tale of the externalities of showbiz. So many talented chorus men from the 80's. Robert (Bob) L. Armstrong, passed away from heart related causes on May 14th, 2020. Irving Allen Lee, Joel Crothers, and Dennis Parker; all of The Edge of Night. 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. Harry was very careful to never have more than those 2 or 3 drinks. Please click here to update your account with a username and password. Other cast members included Elizabeth Allen, Dennis Cole, Jeanne Cooper, Peter Haskell, Linda Harrison, Karen Jensen, Madlyn Rhue, and Laraine Stephens. Pink Flamingos and Female Trouble. Wow, thank you, r166. [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. Age: 82. Neil Armstrong was the first man to set foot on the moon, which made the astronaut one of the most memorable people in human history.Armstrong died in 2012 at the age of 82. Ironically, Mr. Armstrong's death came Friday, one day before the death of Merian C. Cooper, the man who created the movie, one of Hollywood's enduring classics. Robert Armstrong was born in . This got me to thinking about lesser-known actors (or writers, athletes, etc.) Our town was rocked when one of the leading businessmen went into rehab, and this was back when rehab was a big deal. Died of AIDS - early 90s, I think. It wasn't until Tom Hanks and Philadelphia that actors (and producers) clamored "I want an Oscar, get me a gay role! [quote] Was Anthony Perkins truly gay or just confused. He must have been a pushy bottom then.He was kind of an outcast in Germany as he was half Jewish. When I called his family to let them know we were going to have a tribute, I was referred to his brother. I. Howard Rollins from In the Heat of the Night, Whoops I'm late. He was really good looking. Agreed! Name: Robert Dale Armstrong Date Born: February 4, 1950 From: Fayetteville, TN War: Vietnam War Service Branch: US Marine Corps Rank: Lance Corporal Specialty: Rifleman Service Group: Force Logistical Command, 3rd Military Police Battalion, 1st Force Service Rgt, H S Company Date Death: January 16, 1969 Cause of Death:. You know he died of LEG CANCER which is so unusual. I haven't read about the dust thing. He played "Rooster" - GREAT dancer; great showman. His upbeat, fun-loving personality made him a delight for all who came in contact with him. He is best known for his appearances with the promotion World Championship Wrestling in the 1990s. during pregnancy. I grew up in the midst of this and was scared beyond scared to think it was something I could contract. Aaron, 25, was found dead at lunchtime on July 10, 2018 . One of them was the brilliant one about a gay guy who was under the mistaken impression that Frasier was, too. Movies. 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. [quote]The worst offender, may he rest in peaceherb ritts. Robert graduated from Mattoon High School. This is a digitized version of an article from The Timess print archive, before the start of online publication in 1996. So many beautiful young men snatched away before their time. I think it's the perfect kind of "interesting failure" type of film that is ripe for a remake. Anyone can read what you share. Hello. I believe Tim Scott had been involved with Ian Charleson when the former was in CHORUS LINE in London. William lived in 1861, at address. r62 a 4th member of the original cast died of AIDS -- Rene Clemente, who played Coricopat. Prior to World War II, in 1940, Universal Pictures released Enemy Agent, about countering a Nazi spy ring. [en] Vital records: Robert Armstrong at +Archives + Follow. Hi, R170. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm. Somewhere in my kitchen. Was it because of subpar acting or clutch-voice? Daniel McDonald had a brain tumor. Shortly afterwards, of course, Kong infuriated by the popping of photographers' flashesbreaks them, moving on to terrify Gotham's populace. Leonard Frey was a gifted comic actor who could do drama as well. @205, Not according to IMDB. Is this why we're such bitter old things? I just learned of his death when I was listening to the audio commentary. What a peculiar and erroneous notion, r111. A collection of cardboard tombstones, bound together with a rubber band. Robert Armstrong (Robert William Armstrong) Born Robert William Armstrong in Saginaw, Michigan, lived in Bay City, Michigan until about 1902 and moved to Seattle, Washington. He played Damien. Either way, I thought it was tragic. It always went down a treat! Armstrong's silver screen career began in 1927 when he appeared in Path's silent drama The Main Event. He was 95. Wife: Ann Neale (m. 1952, div. But it's important to remind all of us, and to tell the younger ones who were not there, what was lost. And boy, did they! Broadway power tenor David Carroll, OBC star of Chess and Grand Hotel, And then there's Brad Davis, though he's probably more than just semi-famous. 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. They seemed to get along famously. What an evil, evil tragedy AIDS wrought on our artistic community. The actress who played Billy Beyer's sister on Capitol also died from complications of AIDS. Robert Armstrong was born on November 20, 1890 and died on April 20, 1973. If there were more than a few, then I suppose it's a subject for another thread. Remi Laurent -- he played the son in the original film of La Cage aux Folles (1978) and died in 1989. He was 82 years old. I just checked his bio, and it says he died of Alzheimers. I thought he had been living with AIDS for 20 years, but it's 30, which is a huge difference. Hal Rubenstein won't die, because he IS THE UNDEAD! Steven Gelfer, 'Carbucketty' in the original Broadway production of "Cats", December 26, 1988. For the most part I remember reading each of these in the newspaper at the time. After his death, all these years later, his family have never commented on Julia's cause of death. If you can't find the email you can resend it here. He was buried on month day 1931, at burial place, Utah. [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. During the filming of Steel (1979) in Kentucky, watching the mammoth Kincaid Tower being built, he made some good friends in the cast: "You become a family on the set," he said in an interview at the time.Even though he had a long, versatile career, the younger generation knows him as the demonic Lewis Vandredi (pronounced VON-drah-dee), who just would not let the main characters have a good night's sleep on the television series Friday the 13th: The Series (1987). Robert Armstrong died in 1834, and was buried . They claimed it was from heart failure. Well that was true. He died in 1994. According to a 2002 interview, German actor Arthur Brauss suggested that Diffring died of AIDS. site without all this bureaucratic nonsense, Major Ronald Owen Lloyd Armstrong-Jones, MBE QC DL ( n Jones; 18 May 1899 - 27 January 1966) was a British barrister and soldier. Thanks for that link, r44. 3133. nickname. I've been practicing law since 1985. [11], "Robert Armstrong, Actor, Dies; Played Director in 'King Kong', "Robert Armstrong, Actor, Divorces Mate to Remarry", "Merian C. Cooper Dies; Creator of 'King Kong', https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Robert_Armstrong_(actor)&oldid=1131855726, Ethel Virah Smith (June 12, 1926 - July 27, 1931; divorced) (died 1950), Gladys Dubois (January 10, 1936 - December 31, 1939; divorced), Claire Louise Frisbie (January 1, 1940 - April 20, 1973; his death), This page was last edited on 6 January 2023, at 02:19. Ray Sharkey continued to have sex with and infect women with HIV after he was diagnosed. 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