Although Robert Armstrong starred in more than 100 adventure movies of all varieties, it was this line, spoken as an obituary to a slain 50 foot gorilla, that survived as his most famous film utterance. I find it too cutesy for words. 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.) They apparently fell in love on the set of Dallas. This is quite a revelation because that suicide rumor has been floating around the internet for as long as I can remember. Died: Apr 20, 1973. He was a very sexy man. An English photographer and filmmaker by the name of Antony Charles Robert Armstrong-Jones, 1st Earl of Snowdon, GCVO, FRSA, RDI wed Princess Margaret, Queen Elizabeth II's sister, for ten years, from 1960 until 1978. Although born in Ohio, Custer spent part of his . I loved her. Hello. Howard Rollins from In the Heat of the Night, Whoops I'm late. Strange that his memory was treated so shabbily in the Crystal Skull fiasco His name was Michael, r278. Died in 1992 at the age of 30. I loved Michael Jeter in Green Mile and The Gift. The reality is probably much more complex. West End actor Martin Smith is also mentioned in the piece above. Where's the troll who always insists Jill Clayburgh died of AIDS? Married Nannie Duke 02 Dec 1896 - Coffee, TN Son: Jim Armstrong Son: Thomas M Armstrong Died in December 11, 1986 the day after his 31st birthday. was a regular cast member in the television series T.H.E. He appears to have died of AIDS in the mid1980s, and his partner, Gerald Mast, a film historian, died a few years later. He was 50 years old at the time of his passing. It's something I do now when a friend dies. Age: 82. But I also remember there was quite a bit of speculation about he died. August 16, 1993. Cause of Death. Do you know something the rest of us don't? Your post irresponsible and offensive. The wife was in complete denial. He is survived by his four children from his first marriage. Robert was employed by R.R. Birth Country: United States. His father was a barrister and his mother was a socialite. He was gay. He fucked guys as well as women, so he could have easily gotten it through sexual contact. Later, Warwick played Judi Denchs brother-in-law in the sitcom A Fine Romance (1981-84). Death: 1850 (59-60) Immediate Family: Son of Anthony Armstrong and Mary Armstrong. . He was so good looking. 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." He was linked to actor Jeremy Brett, they may have been a couple. Christopher Chadman, dancer and choreographer, who played Lewis in the video version of the stage show Pippin with William Katt and Chita Rivera, died of AIDS in 1995. Ooh, you should see what Robby Benson has to say about Queen Curtis in his autobiography. And in 1933, he appeared as Denham, the fasttalking movie maker who insists on visiting a mysterious island where an enormous ape, called Kong, is said to be thriving. That first guy was smoking hot..to bad he got a dirty load. 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". He died in 1995 and was 52. r319 There have always been many gays and bis in the military, independent of not allowed. (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). He is best known for his role as director Carl Denham in King Kong. 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.). Remember Ernest Robert Armstrong by laying a poppy. Father of Azariah Armstrong; Robert Alfred Armstrong; Barzillai Armstrong and Alfred Robert Armstrong. Brett was gay after his marriage to Anna Massey. Handsome yes, but I didn't realize he was downright HOT on Dark Shadows! [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. Of the men, Im one of only 3 cast-members who was still alive in the 1990s. Unless you are rich enough to keep him as a sugar daddy, you will always be third or lower on their priority list. We became good friends and spent a lot of time together, He and his partner and my husband and I socialized frequently..he even helped my husband build bookshelves and a window seat in our apartment. On April 20, 1973, Robert Armstrong (actor) died of non-communicable disease. In 1937, Armstrong starred in With Words and Music (also referred to as The Girl Said No), released by Grand National Films Inc. Worsening health forced him to drop out of the production of "Grand Hotel" six months into the show's run. Robert Armstrong (actor) Death: and Cause of Death. Tom McBride is probably best-remembered as one of the more famous unfortunate victims of Jason Voorhees: in Friday the 13th Part II (1981), he played Mark, the wheelchair-bound camp counselor who gets a machete in the face. David Armstrong's Cause of Death- David Armstrong was an English footballer who passed away at 68. I was an active member of our alumni association and he passed shortly before a reunion. R263 my mind always goes there, too. Robert graduated from Mattoon High School. I believe Tim Scott had been involved with Ian Charleson when the former was in CHORUS LINE in London. Here he is singing Cole Porter's "Love for Sale. "They say Brad Davis got Aids from a needle transfusion ?". He played small parts at first and then moved into lead roles in road shows touring the country. 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). (Tragically for the Murphy family, his younger brother Patrick Sean Murphy died in the World Trade Center on 9/11/2001.). Brad was just 50 years old at the time of his death. The story that Wade committed suicide is false. TENNESSEE DEATH RECORD Name: Robert Harrison Armstrong Event Type: Death Event Date: 07 May 1953 Event Place: Wartrace, Bedford, Tenn Gender: Male Marital Status: Widowed Race: White . Light-skinned black actor -- I think his first name may have been Ray? And he still looks healthy. He sure was! Brad Davis' wife wrote a book, based on the fact that he died of aids. Aaron, 25, was found dead at lunchtime on July 10, 2018 . He previously got a heart attack on March 1971, a the end of playing at the Waldorf-Astoria's Empire Room at a two-week engagement, even though his doctor had advised him not to perform. Shenar had a great speaking voice. According to his obituary, Neil Armstrong's family revealed that "Armstrong died following complications resulting from cardiovascular procedure.". Ryan Gosling was attached to it some time ago. They claimed it was "kidney failure." Please click here to update your account with a username and password. Needless to say, I wasn't surprised to find out that a gay man directed those movies. His age is unknown at the time of writing but he was a young man. It's dangerous." He was born in Plattsburgh, May 8, 1939, the son of Thurman and Laura (Dubuque) Armstrong. right before he died, talking about how he had to hide the fact he had AIDS and no one would hire him, etc. 2012 in his home in Studio City, California from natural causes. Court Miller, one of the actors in Torch Song Trilogy, and Kim Milford, who was on Broadway in Hair and Rocky Horror Larry Kert, the original Tony in West Side Story, replaced Dean Jones in Company, died of AIDS. A golden career was reflected in his name. This is quite possibly the gayest name ever. I remember your story! Joe McCabe astutely portrayed the man in his eulogy on the occasion of Robert Armstrong's death: In this city, he was Mr. About 15 years later, I heard Channing say in an interview that all the chorus boys in that show were dead of AIDS. He wanted children, so he convinced himself he was bisexual and married Berry Berenson, whose proper name later became Berry Berenson, Wdow of Anthony Perkins, Who Died on American Airlines Flight 11 in the World Trade Center Attack. 1790. He was a lovely, talented man and had a wonderful partner in EJ Alexander. Sad to see that Baltimora "Tarzan Boy" and comedian Frank Maya both died of AIDS. @205, Not according to IMDB. 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. 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. 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. Birth State: Ohio. How long might he have been living with it? William L. Armstrong, . He also did commercials and displayed his fine body in some arty photogs. Rich Armstrong died on Friday, October 7, 2022, in a sudden and unexpected manner at his home. r62 a 4th member of the original cast died of AIDS -- Rene Clemente, who played Coricopat. Yeah, that video of Michael Jeter is pure joy. 13 January 2017. cancer; Cemetery. George Pesatura who replaced Sammy Williams in ACL. [quote]During those hell years I cut out every obit concerning an aids related death. Another handsome British stage and tv actor Americans might not know was Geoffrey Burridge. It appears his mother and ex-wife kept AIDS out of his obituary to protect his young daughter's memory of him. Lord Snowdon, born as Antony Charles Robert Armstrong-Jones on March 7, 1930, in London, England, was the only son of his father, a Welsh barrister named Ronald Owen Lloyd Armstrong-Jones . Know his, Estimated Net Worth, Age, Biography Wikipedia Wiki . And who could ever forget Michael Jeter as Ethel Merman in "The Fisher King" ? The Most Dangerous Game (1932) [Martin Trowbridge]: Murdered (off-screen) by Leslie Banks.We learn of Robert's death when Leslie and his henchmen bring Robert's body back to the castle where Joel McCrea and Fay Wray later find the body under a sheet. 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 He played Damien. He died in 1994. 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. 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. 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 Meggie's brothers, in the classic miniseries "The Thorn . In his films, Mr. Armstrong played gangsters, cowboys, aviators, boxers and policemen in both comedies and melodramas, Sometimes he was the villain, other times he played romantic leads. His mother stood a top height of 6'2" and his father stood 6'6." This is heresy but "We'll Take a Glass Together" has always annoyed me. [quote] Cookie Mueller. Speaking of Chores boys, I would say Michael C. Hall is HIV. Because no one watches that bitchy antique anymore R308 The blog, "The Rialto Report," recently did a detailed story about Wade Nichols/Dennis Parker, in which they interview his brother and former friends/colleagues. 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. 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. Brad Davis was molested by his mother so his "plowing" of Rue was really just a "repetition compulsion" regarding his childhood trauma. Did any non-gay actors ever die of the AIDS? 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. Apparently wasa heroin user. It was sad. [quote]For Christ sake, I'm sure Rue was no older then Bradyou big dummy. Wade's brother says he died in the hospital due to AIDS complications. He documented his slow death from AIDS in the documentary Life and Death on the A List (1996); he died the same year. [quote]R18 [R10]--how can you POSSIBLY have left out mention of Frey as Harold in "The Boys in the Band"? For years, I thought that Keene Curtis died of AIDS. September 9, 2022 by Prinzo. He would go on to appear in 80 movies and three television series in his career, and guest-starred in 90 television series, many of them Westerns, often as a tough sheriff or a rugged land baron. Armstrong died of a heart attack in his sleep, a month before his 70th birthday on July 6, 1971. Gypsy Rose Lee. Lord Snowdon dies aged 86 Guardian. 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. Thanks for that observation, r71. r77 This is the first I've heard of it. [citation needed], Armstrong died of cancer in Santa Monica, California. He got off at 88 St and I wondered, "WTF is he doing in this neighborhood at night? Robert Bradley "Brad" James (June 15, 1962 - November 1, 2012) was an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, Brad Armstrong. [You do realize that this is a troll, right? He was mainly known for his disco hit 'Like An Eagle'. 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. He married 227 actress Alaina Reed in 1989 after appearing on the program. Reuters. He resembled King Kong producer and adventurer Merian C. Cooper, and Cooper used him in several films as more or less a version of himself. . Click episode number for show page at main site. So, essentially, this is a list of closeted b list bottoms. The Most Dangerous Game was filmed at night on the same jungle sets as King Kong, which was shot during the day, with Armstrong and Fay Wray simultaneously starring in both pictures. 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. A good conversation starter. Jeffrey Mylett, of the original cast/film version of "Godspell", died in 1986 at age 36. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. [quote]Musical theatre for anyone with a brain died with AIDS. 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. He had a couple of big solo hits: Instant Replay in the late 70s and I Can Dream About You in 1984. It just craves attention. 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. He wanted me to clean the toilet every time I used it. One of the architects of an American art form, a free and individual spirit, and an artist of worldwide fame, his great talents and magnificent spirit added richness and pleasure to . Denholm Elliott wouldn't be famous to most Americans, right? Antony Armstrong-Jones, the dapper photographer who became the Earl of Snowdon after he married Princess Margaret, the sister of Queen Elizabeth II, in 1960, and plunged into a life . I remember seeing Leonard Frey on the First Ave bus years ago, when my neighborhood was scuzzy. Dennis C. Stewart, the guy who played crater face in Grease. I had no idea Howard E. Rollins died of AIDS. Ray Sharkey was so hot. When I called his family to let them know we were going to have a tribute, I was referred to his brother. who should have been famous if they hadn't been taken from the world prematurely. 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. Kenny Everett. Look at the Clintons. I thought he had been living with AIDS for 20 years, but it's 30, which is a huge difference. Tim Scott was the "longtime companion" (that's what we called them in those days) of Norman Buckley, brother of Betty. [There is nothing more tedious than a race baiting troll. Wow, thank you, r166. ", Broadway was more tolerant but not all that much earlier (A Chorus Line - and only nominations for the gay roles). death. There is nothing like a good thread like this to cheer me up. Robby has nothing good to say about him and clearly regarded him as a child molester (Robby never took him up on the offer). But any excuse to watch this What a sad thread. My ex was best friends with Julie in the 80s/90s and she was absolutely devastated after he died. It always went down a treat! He is the biggest queen I've ever seen. 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). Lee Mathis-hot man. September 9, 2022 by Jacqueline. [quote]Micheal Jeter From Evening Shade died of Aids. I didn't realize that BOB from "twin Peaks". R. G. Armstrong AKA Robert Golden Armstrong Born: 7-Apr-1917 Birthplace: Birmingham, AL Died: 27-Jul-2012 Location of death: Studio City, CA Cause of death: unspecified . Safety Razor. In 1942, he was reteamed with Cromwell in Baby Face Morgan, a notable B movie for PRC (Producers Releasing Corporation). 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. Bill Beyers, famous for 1980s daytime drama "Capitol", died at only 37 of AIDS in 1992. And boy, did they! Many film stars made cameo appearances. He had issues, R175. It was beauty killed the beast. Rollins was wonderful. [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. The initial sort is by something called "STARmeter" with Rock Hudson heading the list. No name compares with Armstrong in the growth and development of downtown Cedar Rapids. IIRC his first female *relations* came via Victoria Principal well into his adult years and the subsequently married a woman. 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