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Family of Jeff Conaway decides to terminate life support

May 26, 2011 by Tim

Jeff Conaway as Zack Allen
I haven’t yet posted any news on Jeff Conaway’s condition, mostly because I didn’t want the Babcast to seem like those nasty celeb gossip sites. But Fox 411 Entertainment News quotes a site called Radar Online with this news: Jeff’s family has decided to terminate life support.

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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  1. Icehawk says

    May 26, 2011 at 7:13 pm

    Wow. Really sorry to hear this. My condolences and best wishes to his family.

  2. Joe C. says

    May 27, 2011 at 7:42 am

    Terrible news. My best wishes for his family and friends.

  3. Neil Ottenstein says

    May 27, 2011 at 8:25 am

    That’s just terrible. My condolences to his family and friends.

  4. Tammy Smith says

    May 27, 2011 at 4:22 pm

    Unfortunately Jeff finally passed away this morning. And JMS did confirm that the famile did take him off life support. So sad.:(

  5. VyseN1 says

    May 27, 2011 at 4:40 pm

    Rest in peace. Will always remember his portrayal of Zack Allen on “Babylon 5”

  6. LRK says

    May 27, 2011 at 5:31 pm

    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.

  7. Mo says

    May 27, 2011 at 7:14 pm

    I read that he passed away today. Really sad news.

  8. Petter Hansen says

    May 27, 2011 at 8:12 pm

    He’s gone beyond The Rim now together with Andreas and Franklin.. May then find lots of unexplored space.

  9. Ian Too says

    May 27, 2011 at 10:27 pm

    Sorry to hear this news and the problems which preceded it.

    You will be remembered fondly, Jeff.

  10. Chris says

    May 28, 2011 at 3:08 am

    Very sad news. RIP Jeff.

  11. Petter Hansen says

    May 28, 2011 at 7:01 pm

    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..

  12. Michael Johnston says

    May 29, 2011 at 8:26 am

    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

  13. duke says

    May 29, 2011 at 10:54 am

    Very sad to here this news RIP jeff and thanks for the great memories

  14. verseandy says

    May 31, 2011 at 4:46 am

    Wow, didn’t think it was possible but Sleeping in Light just got a little sadder to watch…

    Andy

  15. Neil Ottenstein says

    May 31, 2011 at 7:28 am

    The Washington Post obituary did mention Babylon 5.

  16. Neil Ottenstein says

    May 31, 2011 at 7:34 am

    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.”

  17. Ciaran says

    June 4, 2011 at 8:51 am

    RIP Jeff. Thanks for helping make Babylon 5 that much better.

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