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Andy Hallett 1975-2009
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E! Online is reporting that Andy Hallett, who made a big impression playing demonic warbler Krevlornswath of the Deathwok Clan during the latter four seasons of “Angel,” died Sunday night at the age of 33.
“Angel” represented pretty much the Massachusetts native’s entire TV career, and he was a major component of that franchise from the second season on. His final scene with banished lawyer Lindsey McDonald in the last episode of the series was one of my favorite things on TV ever.
So it's a sad day.
Find all of E!’s story on the matter here.
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Another talent taken away way too early.
Every time I think about Andy Hallett as Lorne it just brings a smile to my face. Fantastic character and wow, did the guy have some pipes on him.
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This is so unexpected. My condoleances to his family. He was definitely a cool cat in the Angel universe.
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A really talented and likeable guy. Loved his Lorne character, he really helped to elevate Angel.
RIP and condolences to his family.
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This is sad. I'm re-watching season 5 right now, actually. Such a great show, and Lorne's interactions with Angel were always awesome.
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Andy was a guest at the local Comic Book convention a few years ago--and did his usually great job of hosting parties and holding court during and after the show.
He was spectacularly nice, a terrific showman and fantastic to all his fans.
My heart goes out to his family, friends and loved ones...and to his fans all over the world.
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There's a time and place and this ain't it.
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Lorne consoling a ravaged unstuffed Angel-as-a-puppet always gives me giggle fits.
The more this news settles in, the more it makes me feel sad. -
I just came home on cloud nine from the launch of the first issue of our new local arts and entertainment magazine ... had a few drinks... a rousing success and a beautiful publication...
to this....
I'm kinda crushed. I don't even know how he died yet but MAN! What a sad piece of news. My love to Andy and his family.... -
he really was one of the great things on Angel. Pretty soon Hollywood conspirarcy nuts are going to be saying there is an ANGEL curse
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I'm never this crass in talkbacks as it seems kinda dumb to someone I've never met or will ever meet....but DO fuck off. Aloy is right. A time and a place.
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This saddens me no end. Condolences to his family and friends. R.I.P. Andy.
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"Let's all think about buying some of those..."
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RIP, Andy. You'll be missed.
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The character Lorne made no sense.
However, that didn't matter as Andy made Lorne so damn good. It was a joy just to watch him on screen.
What is really sad is that he was younger than me. Fuck I should just measure myself for a pine box right now.
Any details on his death? I am assuming it was an OD. -
Heart failure. Apparently Andy was going through some sort of heart disease for the last 5 years.
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I seem to remember he was unwell after Angel finished. Was this something to do with that? Poor guy.
The only time I saw him on TV without make-up was when he was promoting an Angel box-set on UK Channel Five's Christian O'Connell Show, with Christian Kane by his side. Andy was absolutely hammered (there was a bar on set), and was so funny. And yeah, his final scene with Lindsey was perfect, and he played the hell out of it. RIP. -
While I wasn't as big a fan of Angel as I was of Buffy, I was always consistently entertained by Andy Hallett as Lorne. He was easily one of the most enjoyable characters on that show, and it's very sad to hear that a man who always seemed to be having a good deal of fun has died at such a young age.My condolences to his family.
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Wiki says:
After a five-year battle with heart disease, Hallett died on March 29, 2009 at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles, with his father Dave Hallett by his side.
Fuck I got to get in shape. -
probably explains why he wasn't in another series.
He probably had to avoid high stress situations.
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WTG to that prick plugging Sarah Connor. Maybe the reason it doesn't get talkbacks is because it's a sinking ship and a great big mess to boot?
As for Andy, this is probably insensitive but was anyone else thinking "Gay guy...prolonged illness, details sketchy..." - if you know what I mean then you're officially as bad as me. -
I heard he got an infected filling towards the end of filming the last season of Angel, which wasn't treated for some time. That is a classic cause of infection getting into the blood stream and reaching the heart - which can lead to bacterial endocarditis (infected heart muscle).
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he was great as Lorne, always looked so happy, RIP
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Not much else to say, really. Totally, totally sad.
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Not Christian Kane on that TV show with Andy. Groosalugg. I'll shut up now.
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As a MAJOR Buffy/Angel superfreak, I am absolutely crashed at this news.
Sad day indeed. I hope he's singing some dodgy Kareoke in the heavens.
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that i said crash.
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A sad day.
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(which I still kinda hope) I hope they won't let someone else play Lorne. It would not be right. Man, I feel like watching Angel season 5 again.
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One of my favorite TV-characters has passed away. Rest in peace Andy and open a karaoke bar upstairs.....
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Sad day. Didn't like lorne at first then grew to love the character. My favorite lorne moment that will always crack me up no matter how many times I see it is the ballay episode where he is stuck babysitting connor and ashe sings him a lulaby he works in sarcasitcally how he resents not being invited to the ballay. The delievery and tone makes me laugh everytime. Good bye lorne. I hope he is drinking a seabrezze in heaven served by ramon
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Thanks for making us laugh Andy. I am in agreement with Harry. The part Lorne plays in the last episode of Angel is truly great.
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angels to your peace.
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He must have been in his mid twenties when he did Angel, and yet, he seemed to be much older, and more seasoned than his age would suggest. Truly an old soul, and a dominate actor. Have a peaceful journey!
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He must have been in his mid twenties when he did Angel, and yet, he seemed to be much older, and more seasoned than his age would suggest. Truly an old soul, and a dominant actor. Have a peaceful journey!
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The end of Angel coincided with another disturbing situation for Andy. Around the time of filming "A Hole in the World," he says, "I remember a filling coming out of a cavity in my mouth. It didn't hurt and I didn't get it fixed immediately, and eventually, it got infected. But it wasn't inflamed, so I never knew that I had a problem - until the day I was in the hospital."
About a month after Angel wrapped, Angel make-up artist Dayne Johnson dropped by to visit, realised his friend wasn't well and wound up taking Andy to the doctor, who sent Andy to the emergency room. The tooth infection, Andy explains, "[had] a direct line to the heart, which was causing the heart to not pump as efficiently, so my heart was getting more and more enlarged. When I finally went in, I was in the middle of congestive heart failure and it was leaking blood from all the valves. The whole thing would be described as advanced cardiomyopathy. But I'm better now - I'm so thankful."
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Wasn't Andy Hallet in the first season? He was in the bachelor party episode. Where they were ready to eat Doyle's brains?
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he was younger then me. A fabulous character in the angel universe, a character by all rights that should have been too strange to fit in the show, but made himself a perfect fit. RIP sir.
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His rat pack/ night club image was great and the pet names he gave Angel gave the show just the right tone. Thanks Andy, you were a class act.
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This news really, really sucks.
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that the people who no one has ever heard of, who did pretty much nothing in their careers, get gigantic, gushy obits, and then someone who actually did something that affected the people who visit this page dies and all they get is "so it's a sad day?"
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This is a stunner--I had no idea he was sick. What a likable, talented actor and singer--I think I like his version of "Lady Marmalade", from the Vegas episode, as much as or more than the original. He'll definitely be missed.
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Orcus salutes you. Damn sad news indeed, he truly gave heart and humor to Angel. RIP sir
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R.I.P. Andy; You will live on in my DVD player.
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One of my favorite comic book convention memories is of Andy hosting a karaoke night in the hotel lounge. Andy was half-bombed but still belted out a great rendition of "I Will Survrive" and sang along with some of the con attendees. Such a great guy and he will indeed be missed. R.I.P., Andy.
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the angel finale for the first time on Friday. Can't believe this. I love Krevlornswath of the Deathwok Clan. His last scene was one of the saddest moments ever.
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Mar 31, 2009 8:33:56 AM CDT
I always thought that character was played by Tarentino
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seriously - I thought that was Quintin under the mask.
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I completely agree about the scene in the finale (one of the best finales, ever). My other favorite scene was when Wesley was kidnapping baby Connor - he sang a couple bars of a lullaby to try to calm him down, which clued Lorne in on the whole thing, leading Wesley to attack him. Very, very sad news. I didn't know he was that young.
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Angel was my favorite show in its day, and Andy as Lorne was a great character. Sucks that he died so young...
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Not Lorne! :( wow, sad day, indeed. He was always one of the most fun things about Angel.
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A tragic loss for those who knew him personally and for those of us who only knew him through his work on Angel. Rest in peace, Andy.
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RIP. Seems like a genuine nice guy
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What a talented guy. There were many episodes that he lifted with his humor and perfect timing. I wish he had done more. One of his lines is quotes often in our house: "I slept like a baby. I cried and wet the bed all night" which was of course followed by his laugh. We even have a Lorne figure on display. Wow, this wasn't news I wanted today.
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33 is much too young to go, he will be missed...
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...is it always the good guys, the best and brightest stars, who die much too young? RIP
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What a damn shame
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...Bye Andy.
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I mean, he was just that great. As the comics prove, they really are just getting started, we all know it's inevitable that some kind of feature is coming. But this is too great a blow to the Angel franchise. This guy was absolutely, absolutely phenomenal.
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Good night, Mr. Hallett.
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Good night, Lorne.
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Hallett added style, panache, and fabulousness to Angel. So sad that something like an infected tooth can lead to this. I hope he's singing karaoke with the angels. Lorne will live on in the funny books. All hail to the Lord of Silver Lake!
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when he picks up puppet Angel and goes, "Medic! Medic! Oh my sweet prince!"
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This fucking sucks. Goddammit.
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But we shouldn't forget that the cat could actually act too. He had some fantastic moments in the last season and it seemed like he was just having such a great time. We should all enjoy our jobs this much. And our lives. My wife and I haven't been this upset over a celebrity death since Mitch Hedberg, we're trading texts about it from work. Feels like a punch in the gut. I do know one thing, there will be a lot of Angel DVD marathons across the country tonight, and OUR house is no exception. Lorne .. Andy .. you were fabulous. But you knew that already.
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AIDS, am I rite? I knew it. Tragic loss.
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Its such a shame he never got another chance to make it as big as he did with Lorn. I think every single fan of "Angel" feels sad today. RIP
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Goodnight, Lorne. Goodnight, Andy.
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He defined some of the most iconic moments in the series. The opening scene of the second season where he moves into frame and starts singing is still a classic. RIP.
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Goodnight, folks.
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He was my favorite character on the show, and such an extraordinary talent. I would have liked to see so much more of him.
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And I will shed some tears for this funny and wonderful person!RIP ANDY HALLET!!! You were taken from us way too young but did so much in your short period on Earth.
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My condolences to the family and friends. Good actor in Angel, just so not fair.
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We've been asking for this all day (since 8am GMT for me)
It's definitely a shame - it'd be nice to hear some nice thoughts from his Angel co-stars.
Got to say hi to him & Groo at Movie Memorabilia in Glasgow a few years ago and he seemed extremely decent, and he was excellent in Angel.
Give my love to fluffy.
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Looks like I'm breaking out Season 2 tonight. So sad.
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Read the fucking article. Asshole.
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I wouldn't call myself a hardcore Angel fan, but I was casual enough that I watched several of the seasons. His Lorne was brilliant...
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Not everybody who can sing and dance dies of AIDS. Christ, this sucks.
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So very sad. RIP Andy, thanks for enriching my life for so many years. Watching the fifth season again right now, and I'll appreciate the Lorne goodness all the more.
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Lifetime heart problems? Then it's a wonder he'd lasted this long. Still, this is a tragedy.
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he took some getting used to, as well as the karaoke bar et al, but it was probably Joss Whedon's most inventive and original idea ever. And Andy played him to perfection. R.I.P.
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Mar 31, 2009 2:22:40 PM CDT
If you wana have a best of lorne list to watch to remember andy
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What episodes would you put on the list?
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What a performer. Was the perfect comic foil, yet could really pull off the drama, as in the series finale. I raise a martini glass to you, sir.------m
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RIP, Andy. Lorne was a great character.
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Never heard of him. But then again, I never wasted my time watching Angel or Buffy or any of that crapolla.
Why the hell did this guy get a article on AICN and Paul Harvey didn't?
I guarantee Paul Harvey contributed more coolness to the world than this nobody did.
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Damn Shame
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Why click on the link then you disrespectful piece of garbage? How cool and aloof you must seem to the gaggle of teenagers you hang out with, you know, because no-one your own age likes you.
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It's not Andy Hallett's fault Paul Harvey didn't get a TB, although why a newscaster is more relevant to a sci-fi/genre website than a beloved character on a phenomenal genre show is beyond me. Totally worth shitting on a good person's death to get your point across, isn't it?
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This guy could make you smile in every scene he was in regardless of the subject matter. You'll truly be missed.
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RIP fellow Greyhound.
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I just IMDBBed him and he had a bit part in Hush. Damn, I'm gonna have to check that out.
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Oh my god what horrible news. Lorne was one of my fave Angel characters..i friggin loved that camp demon! The thing that surprised me though was Halletts age? i thought he was older than 33! i thought he was in his 30's when he did angel,so must have only been in his 20's..wow.
Very very sad news. I missed seeing him at the london film and comic con as he cancelled his appearence last year..maybe coz of his illness..very very sad
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It is a true tragic to know Andy Hallett has passed away at the age of 33. I loved the character of Lorne. He brought needed humor and music to a show that could be very dark. According to what I have read this was his only major acting role. It was a great one though and his family should be proud.
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I attended a 3 day fan convention in Blackpool with pretty much the entire Angel Cast, Andy was amazing. When most of them shot off in the evening he and one or two others would party with us and he'd sing kareoke for us pretty much all night long. The guy was class, pure entertainment. He even wore his make up and wouldn't take it off untill everyone who wanted a pic had had one. True legend. RIP Andy you Genius
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Dead at 33 from heart disease. That is crazy.
It is some irony that I always thought of Hallett as being the "heart" of the team on ANGEL. His portrayal of Lorne was full of decency, empathy, and all the best that humanity had to offer - also ironic because he was a demon. After 4 seasons of this, it made his final scene in the show all the more of a punch to the gut.
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Couldn't you just say Lorne? It took me a couple of seconds to know it was him.
R.I.P Andy, he was the best character on the show. I had a bit of a crush on him. :( -
Lorne was definitely one of the best characters on "Angel". Andy Hallett was a very talented guy and it's a shame that he died so young.
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One of my favorite actors on one of the best shows on television. I wished he had more of a chance to shine. Here's to a good actor and performer.
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Can someone explain to me why a nice guy like Andy Hallet is dead, and a total piece of crap like Andy Dick is still alive to fuck up his career? It just shows me that life really isn't fair, and we are all fucked...
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I had to come back here to find out I didn't have to come back here, I don't belong here, I hate it here. You know where I belong? L.A. You know why? Nobody belongs there, it's the perfect place for guys like us.
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Honestly, awful news. He was a real shining light in the evolution of "Angel"
Like others, I initially disliked his character but. as the series wore on, he became charmingly indispensable. The moment when he punches Eve is priceless.. You will be missed Andy/Lorne, I'll raise a seabreeze or two towards another dimension -
You stupid, fucking, son of a bitch. Are you fucking serious? Really? What kind of fucking prick asshole bitches about something like that on here...in THIS talkback. Stupid, ass-hat, fucking dick head. Your lucky none of us know where you'd live you fucking clown.
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You'll be missed brother.
Seriously a top notch guy, funny in "real life," and almost always positive. Thanks for the good times. -
He really made the show much more dynamic and interesting. I will watch Angel right now in his honor.
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R.I.P. you big gay awesome demon, you.
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When the feelin's gone and you can't go on, its tragedy. What an unexpected and sad loss. That guy was a real trip.
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Going to play the Angel soundtrack right now just to hear your dulcet tones on "It's Not Easy Being Green." That karaoke bar in the sky just got a whole lot cooler. Godspeed. You'll be missed.
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Live each day like it's your last, folks!
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Never seen him without make up before. Favorite line from the many he's had was when Lorne and Angel went to see the Archduke of Calabassass. He drank the Duke's assistant's blood. "Uh well, you taste great." had no idea the heart disease was that bad.
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Never seen him without make up before. Favorite line from the many he's had was when Lorne and Angel went to see the Archduke of Calabassass. He drank the Duke's assistant's blood. "Uh well, you taste great." had no idea the heart disease was that bad.
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Andy was one of the best things about the show Angel, and it's such a shame that anyone dies at the age of 33. Rest in peace.
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I'm so sad he has died, Lorne was my favourite ambisexual, green demon character on TV ever. Its sad knowing there will never be any more Angel in a certain way now, a loss and he went too young.
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When Angel occasionally got too dark in later seasons,Andy Hallett's Lorne could always be counted on for inspired relief.With his range as an actor,he could deliver serious scenes just as well as the comic.
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I mean, the dude did play quite the alcoholic and he seemed pretty depressed underneath all that makeup. He was probably pretty upset that his career went nowhere after Angel. Joss Whedon gave him the job because they were friends from way back.
I never really cared for the character of Lorn, he always annoyed me.And that Lady Marmalade scene was one of the worst things ever on TV.
But Jeesh, Andy Hallett seemed to be a really nice guy. This is quite a shock. I am sure his friends and family are stricken with grief. Very sad. R.I.P. Mr. Hallett.
What have we learned this month? Don't let a right bump on the noggin go unchecked, and if your tooth hurts go to the dentist. What tragic happenings. -
Very sad to die so young. The guy had a great deal of talent, even though I didn't like his show. His character was a standout.Rest in peace, Andy... :)
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you die of some disease you catch, and your inmune system can't handle it. what's with the hate tho, it's not like I "accused" him of dying of something like getting shot by a cop while raping a baby or something _bad_ like that.. what's wrong with having AIDS?
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R.I.P Mr. Hallett...
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you assumed it just ~had~ to be HIV/AIDS related because his character was sexually ambiguous.
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Damn, when I heard my man died, I got all misty and shit. Lorne was that dude! One of my favorite lines of his, was "MY, AREN'T WE SNEAKY WITH THE SUBTEXT". Damn, only 33.
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wtf is wrong with being "sexually ambiguous"?
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Awful news. He was one of the few reasons to watch Angel in the early seasons. Much too young to be gone.
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Their showing in the UK of Angel series 5 has been butchered - heavily edited eps and 2 totally removed so far - and both important to the plot (werewolf girl and the prophecy).
Why show it at 7pm you moronic fuckwits?
So, dvds are getting dug out.
Best tribute to Andy eps?
For me - the series 2 finale, series 5 finale, series 5 halloween ep, series 4 ep 2 and the ep where he reads evil Cordy and freaks when he sees the coming of The Beast.
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He was good.
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An earlier poster mentioned his very first scene and I just had to watch it again. How perfect. And we were cracking up at "I'm gonna go have a chat with 'liz'..." What a talent. We're taking it from there to re-watch the entire series. It's been too long.
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Also to the Mutant Enemy Family. Amadeo I concur, Lorne was that DUDE! Godspeed Andy, you always brought a certain warmth and humanity + some much needed humor when shit got a little too deep on Angel.
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33? Thirty-fucking-three? No one should die that young. Especially not from heart disease. Lorne/Andy's appearances on Angel always lifted the scenes he was in. Maybe he'll get to do a musical number with Natasha Richardson now he's up there too. My thoughts are with his father. No parent should have to face outliving their child.
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We've had some accomplished senior citizens pass away recently, but 33?? His sardonic wit was one of the highlights of the series, and I'm suprised he didn't follow up that role with much more work. Such a sad passing.
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After the last obit you'd think he'd learn how to write one. You include in the obit how they died, and that he had been fighting the cause of death for five years. You don't let people assume cause of death.
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I loved his work on ANGEL, he was one of my favorite characters on the show and he always seemed to liven things up when he was on screen. I'm really sad to hear about his passing. RIP.
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Am so sad, he was such a wonderful entertainer. What a loss
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Just wondering...
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33 years old..damn chilly thought I have cowboy boots older than that..R.I.P and thanks Andy for the enjoyment your Lorne always brought me and my wife..
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Angel castmate Charisma Carpenter tells TVGuide.com, "Andy was a beacon of love and laughter."
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"Andy was a natural. "Angel" was his first acting gig. Joss came up with the character of The Host (later known as Lorne) with Andy as in inspiration" ... "Andy had to read for the role -- and won it. Then he became our inspiration in writing the character. His character may have been the easiest to write, because we just wrote it for him." Minear also has created a Facebook tribute. You have to join to see it.
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he will be missed. i loved his work on ANGEL, Lorne was such a cool character, he just felt like the kind of guy you'd want to be friends with. i'm definitely throwing up some prayers for his family. sad, sad news.
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Gut wrenched. here's the link, if anyone wants (need facebook login to view)
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I never got to meet the man, but he felt like family to me. The Whedonverse is dark tonight. But let's raise a toast to Andy in thanks for the wonderful character he gave the world. Maybe after some seabreezes and karaoke, I'll be able to stop crying.
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Took me a while to find this talkback. Anyway I had been staying away from the 1st season of Angel because it was a little depressing knowing that one of the stars in the first part of the season was gone, now it looks like it's going to be bittersweet watching latter seasons too. The only thing I didn't like about Andy Hallett's character Lorne was that he couldn't change into human form; I know its part of his race but I appreciated his character and wanted Andy the performer to get wider notice and that wouldn't happen covered in contacts and green skin. Gone at 33, man. Now when I drink that Rolling Rock with the 33 on the label on Friday I'll be thinking of you, Andy, God bless your soul.
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I was never a fan of Angel or Buffy, but my sister used to watch them all the time. The most memorable thing for me was Lorne. Great character, really good actor, and from what I have read, a great guy. This is terrible.
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