Jerry Orbach dead at 69

[Pisces Queen]

http://www.cnn.com/2004/SHOWBIZ/TV/1....ap/index.html


NEW YORK (AP) -- "Law & Order" star Jerry Orbach has died of prostate cancer at 69, a representative of the show said Wednesday.

Orbach died Tuesday night in Manhattan after several weeks of treatment, Audrey Davis of the public relations agency Lippin Group said.

When his illness was diagnosed, he had begun production on NBC's upcoming spinoff "Law & Order: Trial By Jury," after 12 seasons playing Detective Lennie Briscoe in the original series. His return to the new show had been expected early next year.

On Broadway, the Bronx-born Orbach starred in hit musicals including "Carnival," "Promises, Promises" (for which he won a Tony Award), "Chicago" and "42nd Street."

Among his film appearances were roles in "Dirty Dancing," "Prince of the City" and "Crimes and Misdemeanors."

[wondergirl9847]

I just read this on Yahoo. They had just announced his cancer not too long ago, I think and were waiting on him to feel better to film his new show.

"Mr. Houseman"...you will be missed.

[Livia]

Very sad, he was a true talent....I saw him in a play in NY in 1984, I think it was "Best Little Whorehouse in Texas." I guess it wasn't on Broadway, 'cause according to this article, the last time he was on Broadway was in 1981.

RIP, Mr. Orbach.