Post by jaiven on Feb 18, 2006 14:02:03 GMT -5
Thought I would cross post this for any who may be interested:
From J. Michael Straczynski:
It is with great sadness that I pass along information that Andreas
Katsulas has passed away. He was a tremendous talent, a kind and
gentle
man. He and only he, could have bring the passion and spiritual
capacity to the role of G'Kar. He forged a character of strength and
integrity that will not be equalled. Here is a statement by JMS on
Andreas' death. He, and Babylon 5 fans everywhere, mourn the passing
of
an wonderful actor, a caring father and husband and steadfast friend.
Subject: Andreas Katsulas is gone
From: jmsatb5@aol.com
Newsgroups: rec.arts.sf.tv.babylon5.moderated
Date: Wed, 15
Feb 2006 14:52:01 +0000 (UTC)
Just over a year ago, Andreas Katsulas --
who loved smoking with a passion that cannot be described -- was
diagnosed with lung cancer, which by then had already spread to other
areas. He quit smoking at once and went on a healthy diet and vitamin
program, but there was little hope of a good resolution even though
the
new regimen was very good for him. When we spoke about it, he
laughed,
and said, "Now that I'm dying I've never felt better!" His spirits
were
always up and positive, putting everyone at ease about his condition,
because...well, that's the kind of person he was. A couple of months
ago, he and his wife convened a dinner with me, Doug, and Peter
Jurasik,
which was filled with laughter and stories and good food. He wanted
to
know all the stories we never told him because, as he said, "Who am I
going to tell?" So we did. Because we knew we were saying goodbye,
and
there would not be a second chance. Last night, in the company of his
wife and family, Andreas closed his eyes and went away. He lived an
amazing life...full of travel and wonder and good work...was part of
the
world renowned Peter Brook company...he saw the planet, loved and was
loved, ate at great restaurants, smoked too many cigarettes...he lived
a
life some people would die for. And, sadly, due to the last part of
that equation...he did. Memorial arrangements are still being worked
out, but will doubtless be private. Andreas is gone...and G'Kar with
him, because no one else can ever play that role, or ever will. I
will
miss him terribly
J. Michael Straczynski
From J. Michael Straczynski:
It is with great sadness that I pass along information that Andreas
Katsulas has passed away. He was a tremendous talent, a kind and
gentle
man. He and only he, could have bring the passion and spiritual
capacity to the role of G'Kar. He forged a character of strength and
integrity that will not be equalled. Here is a statement by JMS on
Andreas' death. He, and Babylon 5 fans everywhere, mourn the passing
of
an wonderful actor, a caring father and husband and steadfast friend.
Subject: Andreas Katsulas is gone
From: jmsatb5@aol.com
Newsgroups: rec.arts.sf.tv.babylon5.moderated
Date: Wed, 15
Feb 2006 14:52:01 +0000 (UTC)
Just over a year ago, Andreas Katsulas --
who loved smoking with a passion that cannot be described -- was
diagnosed with lung cancer, which by then had already spread to other
areas. He quit smoking at once and went on a healthy diet and vitamin
program, but there was little hope of a good resolution even though
the
new regimen was very good for him. When we spoke about it, he
laughed,
and said, "Now that I'm dying I've never felt better!" His spirits
were
always up and positive, putting everyone at ease about his condition,
because...well, that's the kind of person he was. A couple of months
ago, he and his wife convened a dinner with me, Doug, and Peter
Jurasik,
which was filled with laughter and stories and good food. He wanted
to
know all the stories we never told him because, as he said, "Who am I
going to tell?" So we did. Because we knew we were saying goodbye,
and
there would not be a second chance. Last night, in the company of his
wife and family, Andreas closed his eyes and went away. He lived an
amazing life...full of travel and wonder and good work...was part of
the
world renowned Peter Brook company...he saw the planet, loved and was
loved, ate at great restaurants, smoked too many cigarettes...he lived
a
life some people would die for. And, sadly, due to the last part of
that equation...he did. Memorial arrangements are still being worked
out, but will doubtless be private. Andreas is gone...and G'Kar with
him, because no one else can ever play that role, or ever will. I
will
miss him terribly
J. Michael Straczynski