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Richard Biggs has passed away
David of Mac
Elite RangerCa
in Babylon 5
I can't believe it. I'm in shock. He would probably been the last person in the cast I would've thought would go.
[quote][url=http://jmsnews.com/msg.aspx?id=1-17099]Originally posted by JMS[/url]
I was awakened today with several phone calls from cast members and Doug to
pass along the terrible news that this morning, Richard Biggs passed away.
We're still gathering information, so take none of this as firm word, but what
seems to have happened, happened quickly. He woke up, got up out of bed...and
went down. The paramedics who showed up suggested it was either an aneurysm or
a massive stroke.
His family members have been informed, and all of the the cast have, as far as
we can determine, also been informed.
This is a terrible loss for all of us. Richard was a consummate professional
but more than that he was an honorable, stand-up guy. If he gave you his word
on something, you never had to wonder about it afterward. He was always
helpful and supportive of all the cast, even those who only came in for one
episode, always with a ready smile and determined to do whatever it took to
make the scene work. He was, quite simply, a terrific guy, and everyone here
is just devastated at the news.
More word as this develops. We may try to have some kind of fund raiser to
help give whatever assistance may be helpful for his kids.
We all miss him terribly.
jms
(jmsatb5@aol.com)
(all message content (c) 2004 by synthetic worlds, ltd.,
permission to reprint specifically denied to SFX Magazine
and don't send me story ideas)[/quote]
Rest In Peace. :(
[quote][url=http://jmsnews.com/msg.aspx?id=1-17099]Originally posted by JMS[/url]
I was awakened today with several phone calls from cast members and Doug to
pass along the terrible news that this morning, Richard Biggs passed away.
We're still gathering information, so take none of this as firm word, but what
seems to have happened, happened quickly. He woke up, got up out of bed...and
went down. The paramedics who showed up suggested it was either an aneurysm or
a massive stroke.
His family members have been informed, and all of the the cast have, as far as
we can determine, also been informed.
This is a terrible loss for all of us. Richard was a consummate professional
but more than that he was an honorable, stand-up guy. If he gave you his word
on something, you never had to wonder about it afterward. He was always
helpful and supportive of all the cast, even those who only came in for one
episode, always with a ready smile and determined to do whatever it took to
make the scene work. He was, quite simply, a terrific guy, and everyone here
is just devastated at the news.
More word as this develops. We may try to have some kind of fund raiser to
help give whatever assistance may be helpful for his kids.
We all miss him terribly.
jms
(jmsatb5@aol.com)
(all message content (c) 2004 by synthetic worlds, ltd.,
permission to reprint specifically denied to SFX Magazine
and don't send me story ideas)[/quote]
Rest In Peace. :(
Comments
R.I.P
-R.
I hope everyone around him remembers him for what he truly was and stood for. It's a great loss for all who knew him.
I am in great shock with the rest of the B5 fan community... this is a great loss and he will be greaty missed
First Paul Winfield (Stephen Franklin's father)
now Richard Biggs (Stephen Franklin himself)
My prayers are with his family in this time of terrrible loss...
RIP.
"...To absent friends, in memory still bright."
death is a fickle bitch
*lowers head, closes eyes, stands at ease and remembers....*
"From the stars we came, to the stars we return. Now until the end of time."
:(
- PJH
Good ones go first.:(
i cant believe it! he was the last person i thought woudl go!
RIP:(
"... in memory still bright."
"No. It's not. Death never is."
-- Sheridan and Franklin in Babylon 5:"All Alone in the Night"
First Paul Winfield and now Richard Biggs... I can't believe it. :(
They will be missed and they will be remembered.
"Into the stars we came, into the stars we return, from now until the end of time"
[B]:( [/B][/QUOTE]
And i just saw him on something a couple weeks ago, Playing.. of course, a Doctor, I can't remember what show it was. Mabye Law and Order or Without a Trace.
Sad news
I'm sure that if anyone hears more about JMS's efforts to help the kids, they'll post the info. I think this community owes something to him.
Mrs. Laurie Biggs
c/o Pat Tallman
6433 Topanga Canyon Blvd. #207
Canoga Park, CA 91303
Also Bruce Boxleitner and Melissa Gilbert have released this message:
[quote]Dear Friends,
Bruce and I are deeply saddened at the news of the passing of Rick Biggs. We have spent the last day speaking with many of our Babylon 5 colleagues and sharing with them our collective grief.
We also spent a good part of yesterday looking through our personal photo albums and watching videos of the many events we all celebrated together. The one thing that struck us is that in every photo, on every foot of tape we have, Rick is smiling and dancing with his beautiful Lori.
He loved her so very much....and she loved him so.
We are heartbroken for Lori, their sons, R.J. and Hunter and Rick's entire family.
There is a trust fund being set up for the boys and as soon as we have the information we will make sure it is posted on our site.
Rick was one of the good guys. Always smiling, always light. He was the heart of the B5 family.
Our heart is gone but we will cling to our memories and carry the spirit of our dear friend for the rest of our days.
M&B[/quote]
Also, Laura Appelbaum is offering a fully-lit StarFury model for auction as a benefit to Richard Biggs' family. The details are at the rec.arts.sf.tv.babylon5.moderated newsgroup. Appelbaum is quite a talented modeler, and this would be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help out some people in need.
Rest in peace. :(
"Always look on the bright side of life..."
:(