

The actor scored two Emmy nominations as. Johnny Fever on CBS sitcom 'WKRP in Cincinnati,' has died at 81. He was a delight to work with, and delivered a characteristically touching and layered performance. Tony Sirico, who played the impeccably groomed mobster Paulie Walnuts in The Sopranos and brought his tough-guy swagger to films including Goodfellas, died Friday. Howard Hesseman, enshrined in pop culture history for his role as radio disc jockey Dr. "We were thrilled when he joined us for a stint of six episodes earlier this year. The former broadcast journalist Chee Chee Williams, a friend, confirmed the death but said the cause was not known. "I have such fond memories of our time working together," she added.ĭiederick Santer, executive producer of EastEnders, said: "All of us at EastEnders are very sad to learn that Edward has passed away. John Beasley, Everwood and The Soul Man actor, dies at 79 By Lauren Huff at 09:38 PM EDT Advertisement John Beasley, a character actor known for his roles on beloved shows such. Sirico passed away Friday at an assisted living facility in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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He was last seen on screen in BBC One soap EastEnders as Tommy Clifford earlier this year.īarbara Windsor said she was "deeply saddened" at the news. 00:37 John Beasley, who starred in the WB series Everwood, and co-starred with The Rock in the 2004 movie Walking Tall, died Tuesday at 79, his son announced. Tony Sirico, best known for his role as Paulie Walnuts Gualtieri on The Sopranos, has died.
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John Beasley, the veteran character actor who played a kindly school bus driver on the TV drama.

"His passing will leave a huge gap in many lives," she said. John Beasley, character actor who played bus driver on Everwood, dead at 79. Ms Glass added: "Universally loved and admired through his unforgettable roles in classic productions, he was equally fine and courageous in real life, never losing his brave spirit and wonderful humour throughout his illness. Media requires JavaScript to play.Įdward Woodward in a hostage scene in The Equalizer - Courtesy Universal TV
