We are saddened that Jeff’s battles with his personal demons overwhelmed a talented actor. Of course, all the reports mention Grease and Taxi. We will remember him for his portrayal of an average workaday man caught up in the wave of history.
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We are saddened that Jeff’s battles with his personal demons overwhelmed a talented actor. Of course, all the reports mention Grease and Taxi. We will remember him for his portrayal of an average workaday man caught up in the wave of history.
Wow. Really sorry to hear this. My condolences and best wishes to his family.
Terrible news. My best wishes for his family and friends.
That’s just terrible. My condolences to his family and friends.
Unfortunately Jeff finally passed away this morning. And JMS did confirm that the famile did take him off life support. So sad.:(
Rest in peace. Will always remember his portrayal of Zack Allen on “Babylon 5”
I was hoping and wishing that it wouldn’t end like this – this is truly saddening news. I loved his portrayal of Zack Allan – and I’m also selfishly sad that there will now be no more. RIP – and thank you.
I read that he passed away today. Really sad news.
He’s gone beyond The Rim now together with Andreas and Franklin.. May then find lots of unexplored space.
Sorry to hear this news and the problems which preceded it.
You will be remembered fondly, Jeff.
Very sad news. RIP Jeff.
Even the norwegian newspaper had it as a main news for a bit..
http://www.vg.no/film/artikkel.php?artid=10086481
But NO mentioning of Babylon 5 in that article.. Bastards!! I mailed them and yelled at them for that..
I saw him on that horrible reality show and cringed. None of the sources I saw that reported the death mentioned B5. Years of good work were ignored to promote the salacious recounting of his miserable decline: “Jeff Conaway, best known for his roles in the 70s’ hit television series “Taxi” and blockbuster film “Grease,” died at an Encino hospital in southern California Friday morning.” (LA Times) Best known? Maybe I’m wearing blinders here, but Taxi? And not even a mention of B5?
Cheers!
Michael
Very sad to here this news RIP jeff and thanks for the great memories
Wow, didn’t think it was possible but Sleeping in Light just got a little sadder to watch…
Andy
The Washington Post obituary did mention Babylon 5.
The Washington Post obit is at
http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/jeff-conaway-grease-star-whose-addiction-woes-were-aired-on-celebrity-rehab-dies-at-60/2011/05/27/AGgo4qCH_story.html
“A 1994-98 stint in the sci-fi TV series “Babylon 5” as security chief Zack Allan proved successful, but it was followed by only scattered roles on stage, in films and TV shows.”
RIP Jeff. Thanks for helping make Babylon 5 that much better.