The trouble was that he would leave the office about 4 and have a couple at the VFW, a couple at the Legion, a couple at the country club and so on, so that by the time he rolled home about 7:30 he was flying high. Daniel McDonald star of the musical Steel Pier. He was linked to actor Jeremy Brett, they may have been a couple. It appears his mother and ex-wife kept AIDS out of his obituary to protect his young daughter's memory of him. Im not sure if I am supposed to find comfort in these words or if it is these exact words that scare me most about losing you. The couple had only been married since February of this year. 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. Ronnie Stevenson, who appeared on two seasons of The Real Housewives of Vancouver, announced her son Houston Stevensons death on Instagram.

Apparently Keene was always bugging him for sex, promising to give him a blowjob if Robby would suck his dick too. 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. Ronald George Stevens, actor: born London 2 September 1925; married 1963 Ann Bristow (deceased; one son, and one son deceased); died Northwood, Middlesex 11 November 2006. R306, there *is* an F&F button. He was 47 years of age. Love R&B, love gospel, love many other areas where Blacks have made a great contribution to music. We decided wed start a scholarship fund in his honor. Houston was incredibly close to his family, including his siblings. There are no words. ADVERTISEMENT. 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'??) Paul Stevens - actor - was born on 1921-01-17. 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. Agreed! Died in 1992 at the age of 30.

I'm sure they liked each other a lot. That eulogy is not in the play of "THe Normal Heart". Ronald George Stevens, actor: born London 2 September 1925; married 1963 Ann Bristow (deceased; one son, and one son deceased); died Northwood, Middlesex 11 November 2006. I wonder if the TV artist Bob Ross died of AIDS. He got off at 88 St and I wondered, "WTF is he doing in this neighborhood at night? For Christ sake, I'm sure Rue was no older then Bradyou big dummy. Sounds like the wiki in r228 is revising history. R295 Is Miss Hal a bottom? "They say Brad Davis got Aids from a needle transfusion ?". They seemed to get along famously. With Brad's death, it was always about AIDS. He had recently broken up with his girlfriend and had been drinking on the night of his death.

I was awed by the number of handsome and talented young men playing the dancing waiters. Real Housewives of Vancouver star Ronnie Stevenson has just shared that her son, Houston Stevenson, has passed away. In 1984, Parker died, whether from a self-inflicted gunshot wound (a rumor) or complications from AIDS. He had a couple of big solo hits: Instant Replay in the late 70s and I Can Dream About You in 1984. I sure would have liked to have a piece of that! A post shared by (@ronniestevenson) On July 9, 2022, the family released a formal statement. My Heart and Soul have gone with yours!! He was in lots of films around then, and is naked in "The Breaking of Bumbo" with the lovely fragrant Joanna Lumley in 1970. He infected comedian Corbett Monica's daughter (Corbett Monica used to tour with Rat Packers as an opening act) and she sued his estate. The 52 year old who died of AIDS in 1997. He played Damien. I remember seeing Leonard Frey on the First Ave bus years ago, when my neighborhood was scuzzy. 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. Did you know his friend John from NY (also an old roommate)? He tries to restrain his gayness but it makes him seem even faggier. click ACCEPT. Interesting, never knew there were porn stars who crossed over to soaps - or vice-versa. The other clip shows him in a bizarre scene seemingly about to shove his dick into Barnabas's mouth. On behalf our entire family we want to thank you for the tremendous outpouring of love support and prayers we have received from around the world.

and various studio groups of the time. Leonard Frey was so much more attractive than I thought he'd be out of his "Boys in the Band" makeup. 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.). Later, Warwick played Judi Denchs brother-in-law in the sitcom A Fine Romance (1981-84). 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. This week, our family has faced unimaginable shock, grief and sadness over the loss over our beautiful and beloved son Houston to an unexpected & tragic accident. Let's not forget he was also Johnny Slash on "Square Pegs," with a very young SJP. r123, he made hot porn. Ryan Gosling was attached to it some time ago. I cannot eat.

R267 I don't think so. This thread makes me so sad. Ronnie Stevens - actor - died on 2006-11-11. Speaking of, how is Hal Rubenstein still alive? I find it too cutesy for words. He was gay. One of the very WORST people I have EVER had the displeasure to meet, and see in action. Such Darwinism. Most of the cast from "The Boys In the Band" (1970). I can't remember where i posted them. Tom obviously touched a lot of people with his talent and honesty. Born in London, England, Ronald Stevens served in World War II in both the Royal Air Force and the British Army's Royal Engineers. I'm really happy that someone started this thread. Died in 198g. He also starred as rich, evil Alan Spaulding in "GL" in the late 70's and 80's. When I called his family to let them know we were going to have a tribute, I was referred to his brother. He had a couple of big solo hits: Instant Replay in the late 70s and I Can Dream About You in 1984. 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. Someone please help me with this one -- I'm pretty sure he died of AIDS but I'm not positive. I just checked his bio, and it says he died of Alzheimers. r128, you violated rule 87 in the 1970s Gay Handbook: 87: Never date an actor. On Thursday, the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office confirmed that Stevens died of natural causes due to arteriosclerosis cardiovascular disease. During the first season, Eleanor Parker received top billing as Sylvia Caldwell, executive secretary to John Bracken, who was sometimes heard but never seen, but Parker left the series after the first 16 episodes, citing the limited nature of her role. Daniel McDonald had a brain tumor. That first guy was smoking hot..to bad he got a dirty load. 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. Brad Davis was molested by his mother so his "plowing" of Rue was really just a "repetition compulsion" regarding his childhood trauma. He was gay and eccentric. I have always thought that some are immune to the virus. Some people do get brain tumors in their 50s - and its a pretty swift decline. who should have been famous if they hadn't been taken from the world prematurely. We ask for your continued prayers and for the privacy of our family as we navigate through this most difficult time, the statement read. I've asked about Bert Convy here before. Yes, 196. He was treated like a leper until his death. It was heartbreaking and terrifying to read. How did he survive from 85 to 90 alone? 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). Ronnie shared her feelings in the comments section of the post. Sad. Scurvey ? Either the family was in full denial or they were trying to cover it up. Ronnie was 80 years old at the time of death. [all posts by tedious, racist idiot removed.]. 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. This is quite possibly the gayest name ever. I loved EON, and adored all three actors. A post shared by (@ronniestevenson) On July 9, 2022, the family released a formal statement. 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. [quote]What about Jim Henson? Take a look at Anyone remember partner's name? I just found this post online regarding Dennis Parker (Wade Nichols): [quote] Dennis and I were friends from the early 80s until his death. Was Anthony Perkins truly gay or just confused. I loved Paper Dolls as a kid. R181 - I had no idea about the Dan Hartman history. Ronald George Stevens, actor: born London 2 September 1925; married 1963 Ann Bristow (deceased; one son, and one son deceased); died Northwood, Middlesex 11 November 2006. I am decimated, my child how will I ever live without you. An autopsy of Tina Turners son Ronnie Turner shows he died of complications related to late-stage cancer, as well as cardiovascular disease, officials said Tuesday. Rap, that horrid musical wannabe skyrocketed in the 80s as a direct loss of this pool of talent. 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). Except the people that talk to it.]. I'm lucky to be alive; timing is everything, if I'd been born 5 years earlierwho knows? The "we can make a brooch, we can make a pteradactyl" queen from the movie AIRPLANE. Somewhere in my kitchen. they still claim he only died of pneumonia and the dust from shooting out in the dessert, total croak of crap. A post shared by (@ronniestevenson). The late 70's early 80's were the height of whoredome with the bath houses filled to capacity. 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.) R173 He was such a neat freak. 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." Dennis C. Stewart, the guy who played crater face in Grease. The reality is probably much more complex. Ooh, you should see what Robby Benson has to say about Queen Curtis in his autobiography. Billy Preston, of Beatles fame and later a solo artist, died of AIDS. But it may have been suicide. Some might say r160 that marriage to Anna Massey would turn anyone gay - but she was a revered actress who played lots of old boots and evil spinsters. Gorgeous German hunk Amadeus August - died in 1992 at age 50. 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.

We all remember Rock Hudson, Liberace, Rudolf Nureyev, etc., but who are some of the semi-famous that we lost during the plague years? BTW, I lived through this in the 1980s. How can someone mention Dan Hartman and not "Relight My Fire"?! Thank you, R35 and R36. I knew him in the 70s and early 80s. Shenar had a great speaking voice. I had never heard this before, so I can't confirm the veracity of the claim. ", that was MARK Lester. As in, right now, my shoulders. When the second season began, Leslie Nielsen joined the cast to portray Bracken. Their athletic dancing went on for 20 minutes, and they were all magnificent. I ask at IMDb but apparently it's some big mystery. I am decimated, my child how will I ever live without you. WebRonnie Stevens may refer to: Ronnie Stevens (actor), British actor. (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). I know people say its important to move on, to go on with your life and be the best version of your self, to make your passed love ones proud. r225 wandered in from Pleasantville I think. Niesha Stevens body was discovered dead by her seven-year old daughter who was home at the time while her husband Tim Stevens was at work. I just checked his bio, and it says he died of Alzheimers.
[quote]Musical theatre for anyone with a brain died with AIDS.

Of the men, Im one of only 3 cast-members who was still alive in the 1990s. [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. Almost nobody actually died from AIDS. Went out with him once, R126. I never saw him drink more than 2 or 3 drinks.". I don't know if she tried it herself, but it obviously didn't save her life. Some features on this site require a subscription. How about John Matuszak? 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. On July 6, Stevenson wrote, There are no words. It's traumatic for me to read these. R213 There was alot of speculation about Raul Julia. Rick Meadows- gorgeous man from revival of On Your Toes. 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[quote] Was Anthony Perkins truly gay or just confused. It's dangerous." Died in December 11, 1986 the day after his 31st birthday. But I also remember there was quite a bit of speculation about he died. However his list of gay conquests is rather substantial: Rock Hudson, Tab Hunter, Troy Donahue, Rudolf Nureyev, Paul Newman, Leonard Bernstein, James Dean, and Stephen Sondheim. Powered by. This is heresy but "We'll Take a Glass Together" has always annoyed me. The critics HATED it. male gynecologist should be illegal; dirt bike accident yesterday For the most part I remember reading each of these in the newspaper at the time. R148, I was a friend of Gary Bond's. Even more depressing: the thought of the hundreds of actors, writers, comedians, etc. He always pinged to me even though he was married and had a son. I am decimated, my child how will I I ever live with out you. (Frank Silva) died from AIDS. The couple had only been married since February of this year.

Wade's brother says he died in the hospital due to AIDS complications. I cannot think, Our lives will NEVER be the Same. This thread always bums me out when it resurfaces. I was an active member of our alumni association and he passed shortly before a reunion. I loved her. If you only know him from Evening Shade, or you don't know him, the Grand Hotel clip is him at his (or anyone's) best. There was a spirit so bright, a soul so deep, and a powerful yearning to own his dreams. IIRC his first female *relations* came via Victoria Principal well into his adult years and the subsequently married a woman. Did it hurt when you pulled that out of your ass, r302? I love you with every breath I take. I am decimated, my child how will I ever live without you. For the person upthread who asked about Terry Lester, you were confusing him with the child star of the film "Oliver! This disambiguation page lists articles about people with the same name. 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). So many beautiful young men snatched away before their time. Robert Drivas' wonderful ass in "The Illustrated Man". Please complete the process by verifying your email address. Of course, Brad Davis was more than semi-famous. It's something I do now when a friend dies. He also did a lot of Broadway, with a featured role in the original Fiddler on the Roof and later in the movie. He and his wife had two children. Denholm Elliott wouldn't be famous to most Americans, right? r10--how can you POSSIBLY have left out mention of Frey as Harold in "The Boys in the Band"? He had recently broken up with his girlfriend and had been drinking on the night of his death. Anybody got any info on him? If there were more than a few, then I suppose it's a subject for another thread. Did Ronnie winter die? I just saw IF. again for the first time in years and thought the same thing: Richard Warwick was so handsome.

Cookie Mueller. But I swear I saw it once in a soap mag but never again. Ray Vitte was his name. According to his obituary, he died in 1986, and the cause of death was pneumonia. R232 is that Idolmaker remake ever happening? Davis was dying of AIDS and then the wife helped him commit suicide before the the end came naturally. He's not an actor, but Max Robinson the ABC newscaster from the late 80's&early 90's who reportrd the news from Chicago, I know he died from AIDS. An autopsy of Tina Turners son Ronnie Turner shows he died of complications related to late-stage cancer, as well as cardiovascular disease, officials said Tuesday. Either youre too young or your memory is failing you, but clearly you forget what it was (and in some instances, still is) like to be an actor of color in 1981. John Abineri portrayed Chingachgook (say that three times fast). If so, it worked on me. He was talking about suicide and arguing with people who were trying to comfort him. male gynecologist should be illegal; dirt bike accident yesterday Mr. Ronnie Stevens. 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. Yeah, that video of Michael Jeter is pure joy. He didn't get AIDS from a blood transfusion. Is this why we're such bitter old things? I didn't realize that BOB from "twin Peaks". (There is some disagreement over this, since other bios say he died of cancer from smoking.). I loved her.

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