We continue remembering some of those who have pioneered, opened doors of impossibilities, or even helped the make life a little easier, will be showcased, with love, throughout this month. Let's see how many are familiar to you.
The two individuals below transitioned within months of each other. Yet, they are most known portraying friends from one of the more popular comedy shows of the 70s.
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| Robert Hegyes |
Robert Hegyes
May 7, 1951 - January 27, 2012
Born in Perth Amboy, NJ, Robert Hegyes began studying in high school, further being accepted to Rown University of New Jersey in Theater. Upon graduation, performed with Greenvich Village Children's Repertory Companies, among other groups. His talents were recognized on several TV shows, including "The Streets of San Franciso," "L. A. Heat," "Diagnosis: Murder," and "Newsradio." He was also 1/4 of the Sweathogs clan, playing Juan Epstein, on "Welcome Back Kotter," starring John Travolta and Gabe Kaplan, as well as being a regular on "Cagney and Lacey," starring Tyne Daly and Sharon Gless, we he was character Detective Manny Esposito. He was 60 years of age.
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| Ron Palillo |
Ron Palillo
April 2, 1949 - August 14, 2012
Born in Cheshire, Ohio, Ronald Gabriel Paolillo, an amazing actor, who started his own first summer theater at the tender age of 14. Attending University of Connecticut at Storrs, majoring, of course, in drama, while making appearances in stage plays. Upon graduation from college, he later traveled with an company, performing Shakespeare, such as Midsummer Night's Dream and Macbeth. The roster of his work contained various popular TV shows, including "CHIPs," "The A-Team," "Cagney And Lacey," and "Murder, She Wrote." His most popular was "Welcome Back, Kotter," as Arnold Horshack. He was 63.
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