What Happened To Ted Cassidy "Lurch"
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- The life and death of Ted Cassidy "Lurch"
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Theodore Crawford Cassidy aka Ted Cassidy aka Lurch on the Adams Family.
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Good evening.
Thank you very much for the helpful information. You are very kind.
I'm somewhat befuddled. I cannot express what I am thinking.
Evidently, ethics and morels have gone down the drain.
You are a good person, and I'm happy I met you.
God bless you.
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I had the honor of knowing Ted from his days with Wfaa in dallas. We maintained our friendship until his death. He was a truly great man and friend .
That's awesome. I always figured he was a great person. He seemed to be a very kind man.
Wow...so interesting. A very capable actor and gentleman.
Dear Sam, sorry for your loss ❤️, and thanks for sharing.
Sad.
My mom took me on Halloween to go see Lurch in San Antonio Tx at a mall called Wonderland. They had a tent designed to look like a haunted house and the line was long and I could hardly wait to be the next one. Kids were running around and everyone was having a great time. I was excited to see Lurch till I saw him in person! Just looking at him scared me out of my mind. He tried to shake my hand but I disappeared into my mom dress, then he moan and shook his head and that scared me even more! And Then he stood up! That was it, He was so tall and looking down at me moaning and shaking his head! I took off like a shot! I was gone! I don't even remember how I got out! My mom was laughing so hard and I'm sure Mr Cassidy had a good time , he sure pulled all the stops with me. He's forever in my heart and great memories. I'm 62 now and my mom still laughs about it!
That's an awesome story, I love it. I would have loved to have met him when I was a kid. He seemed like a fantastic person.
Seemed like a true human...Did his job super-well!
What a precious memory. Truly wonderful. Thanks for sharing.
There was nothing wrong with the way he looked, I thought he was handsome. So sad he died so young
I believe he had Acromegaly. it does result in an appearance outside of normal. see my comment above.
I thought he was handsome too.
Great lookin' guy! Yes, super tall. All humans should have such genes!
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He got to the Pearly Gates and said " You Rang ?"
That sounds about right. R.I.P.
He got to the pearly gates and rang the door bell. It was St. Peter who open the gates, saw Ted, smiled from ear to ear, and said, "You rang?"
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I met Cassidy on my High School graduation night back in 1971 along with Robert Mitchum and Yaphet Kotto. Wow! I was in a mind blowing moment to be able to shake hands & hang with these big boys for about an hour or so. Cassidy’s hands were huge! All 3 of them were very nice guys!
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He did not fake playing the harpsichord. He was a virtuoso, and the harpsichord Music you heard on the Addams Family was actually performed by Ted Cassidy.
Interesting! On that same note (see what I did there?) I recently found out that the music for "Mr Rogers Neighborhood" was performed live on set for each episode for all the years it was on the air. No prerecorded music was ever used.
@@JustWasted3HoursHere He also played an organ in a Lub'ys Cafeteria in Fort Worth or Dallas, so I read.
Werner Clemperer ( Colonel Klink
on Hogans Hero’s was a violin virtuoso.
When you see him sawing away
in his office to a piece of classical
music, that’s him actually playing.
His father was a famous German
orchestra conductor.
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As a youth, I absolutely fell in love with his role in I Dream of Genie...I thought he was so beautiful.
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Great actor. The sixties would not have been the same without him. Thank you.
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Being really tall is a pain in the butt. People obsess about it. It becomes the only thing they see. It really gets old. Ted has my respect for putting up with it with good humor.
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What a great actor he was and taken from us too soon. RIP Ted Cassidy.
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Lurch was one of my favorite characters. When he played the harpsichord I always enjoyed it
Loved the episode where he became a teen singing idol. The episode where Wednesday had him dancing with her was great too.
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Mr. Cassidy was one in a long line of beloved Actors/Actresses from the 1900's we loved, and, had in our homes on the "One-eyed Monster" back in the day, Lord knows I miss them !!
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A prince of a guy... tragically died too young.
All giants do.
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As a 6ft 4in woman with cerebral gigantism ( don't know if he had it but he had the look and the height) I love this video!! When I was a kid the Addams' affection for "Lurch" made me feel a little less freakish as a "structurally outstanding" child. Didn't know I was seeing him in those other roles too!
Barbara Sunday 6’4 is unusually tall but not gigantism
@@DalV there are over a dozen symptoms for gigantism not just height & for instance Andre the Giant is mentioned he suffered from it & despite promos saying he was 7'4-5 at the most he was 6'11-7'0
I believe he had Acromegaly. see my comment above.
@@DalV It is for a woman.
@@DalV This is a pituitary condition and the gigantism is caused by excessive growth hormone.
Interesting that the directors of Addams Family had no intention of giving him any speaking part at all until he ad libbed those two little words on camera. They ended up writing several episodes around him thereafter. Great character there and Ted sold it!
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Enjoyed it ! Ted Cassidy was multi-talented, glad to see he gets more credit than for being Lurch … altho nobody could do Lurch like him. Thanks for this
Thanks Richard. He was a great actor and could play many different rolls very well.
"You rang"
He was also the voice to the Balok puppet in the the Star Trek episode 'The Corbomite maneuver' and the Gorn in 'Arena'
You forgot the large android in "What Are Little Girls Made Of?".
@@michaellinner7772 He played Ruk. Built by "the old ones". He was so old, he forgot the "equation" - the conflict that must exist between all artificial and living beings. The moment he remembered why the old ones died was pure magic. Ted was a talented actor and he brought that role to life. He had a lot of screen presence.
@@nmcg2587 You are correct. I just didn't want to come across as too big of a trekker geek (even though I secretly am).
@@michaellinner7772 Have some respect for yourself. Please don't accept being called names unless you find it amusing. Just saying
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RIP Ted “Lurch” many childhood memories thank you
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I never realised it was Ted who narrated the opening of The Incredible Hulk.
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I think it was just for the first season though
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Ted Cassidy...one of my all time favs!!! That powerful baritone... AWESOME
Mine too!
I still enjoy seeing his portrayal of the android Ruk on STAR TREK. The part was relatively minor but in his scenes with Shatner you could tell what Cassidy was capable of; he gave Ruk a dignity and thoughtfulness that was compelling.
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Thanks! Great work! You resurrect a true icon. DO THE LURCH!
You got it!
We love him.
Rest in peace.
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Thanks! I didn't know all this information about Lurch!
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i've lived in Dallas for a long time..
it's fun to learn that Cassidy worked here for a while!
thanks for posting this video!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Ted Cassidy was, without a doubt, an exceptional and talented giant! he was in Hawaii in 1977-78 filming the Donny and Marie Osmond movie, "GOIN' COCONUTS"- but, despite numerous movie and TV appearances, it was his voice which was his greatest asset! his role as "Injun' Joe" on NBC's "THE NEW ADVENTURES OF HUCK FINN" in Fall 1968 was unique- playing the character in both live action and animated, through the master animators of Hanna-Barbera Productions where he found lots of voiceovers-including "Frankenstein Jr" for CBS's 1966 Saturday Morning cartoon series ("FRANKENSTIEN JR AND THE IMPOSSIBLES") but he also played the voice of Interspy operative "Richard Vance", alias the "Spy Shadow" on NBC's Saturday Morning cartoon series, "SUPER PRESIDENT" for DePatie-Freleng/Mirisch Rich Television through United Artists in Fall 1967. but Ted Cassidy's work on NBC's "STAR TREK" that also helped him to shed the "Lurch" typecast, playing the voice of "Balock" in "The Corbomite Manuver", and as the Android "Ruk" from "What Are Little Girls Made Of?", and the slithering voice of "The Gorn" Captain from "Arena". Cassidy's earlier credits was as a Martian from American International's "THE ANGRY RED PLANET" (1959) where he was the uncredited voice of The Martian in a recorded message warning Earth never to visit Mars. before his death in 1979, Ted Cassidy even auditioned for the role of Star Lord "Dragos" for Filmation Associates' "JASON OF STAR COMMAND", but that role went to Sid Haig- but Ted Cassidy did two voice overs for Filimtion, and later voiced "Thunn, The Lion Man" on Filiation's highly Impressive "FLASH GORDON" animated TV pilot-likely his last role, prior to working on "THE INCREDIBLE HULK". an unforgettable actor who is still greatly missed, he was also interviewed by Joel Eisner in 1978, and in that rare interview, he mentioned how he hated being confused for Richard Kiel (Jaws) can't say that I blame him for that!
Wasn't he in 1976-79 Filmations animated series "Tarzan Lord of the Jungle" ?
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@@Dakers11 Yes, he voiced The Zandorian warrior "Phobec" in two episodes of "TARZAN, LORD OF THE JUNGLE", and also played the voice of "Chronos" in an episode of NBC's "THE SPACE SENTINELS" in 1977. Cassidy also voiced "Ben Grimm/The Thing in DePatie-Freleng's version of "THE FANTASTIC FOUR" in 1978, but in the Hanna-Barbera version that was produced in 1967 for ABC, Cassidy was the voice of "Galactus", and, by an interesting coincidence, Gerald Mohr, the voice of "Mr. Fantastic", was also the star of American International's "THE ANGRY RED PLANET" (1959) that Ib Melchoir directed, and Moe Howard's nephew Norman Maurer was also the co-producer of this low budget thriller that also used Ted Cassidy's voice as The Martian!
It is seldom said about actors that they were just a good person! I grew up watching that massive man. I still hold several memories of that talented actor. His children should feel nothing but pride of their Father who entertained the world & especially me! Even today I smile thinking of him - Sir, you will be missed because you left your mark in all our hearts!
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Thank you for all the information about Ted. He was way too young to die. May he Rest In Peace.
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Thank you for the story about Ted Cassidy, I really enjoyed his performances, while I was growing up!
Glad you enjoyed it
I never realized, how much work he has been in, really good to see he had a wonderful career, definitely a shame he died too soon.
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What a portfolio! I had no idea he was cast is so many different productions....what a stellar and admirable career he had. He lived a short, but great life!
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He will never be forgotten.
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I think Ted Cassidy and Andre the Giant passed away with in their 40s
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WOW ! GOD BLESS HIM ! R.I.P. !
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he was also Ruk the Android in an episode of "Star Trek."
So sad that the documentary of a great voice actor,
had to be done by a COMPUTER VOICE!
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For those of us in our mid-60's or older, there was a show Called "Dobie Gillis". Dobie had a cohort named Maynard G Krebs, a useless beatnik, played by Bob Denver. This was before his "Gilligan" days. His trademark reply, when called by someone, was "You Rang?" It was one of the show's hooks, and really funny. I'm sure Lurch borrowed that line from Bob Denver.
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"Rules!!! In a knife fight!! No rules...."
hard working talented guy...
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I find these videos very informative.
We sometimes forget ,these people were born and raised , many times, in regular towns
and cities. By regular parents. They had normal experiences growing up, and held regular jobs before they found fame. Good Video. Thank You.
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The more i hear the voice of people who've died, the stranger it feels.
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Loved The adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Didn't realize he died so young. RIP brother
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Cassidy and my wife's late 1st husband, Billy Johnson, worked together at WCOA in Pensacola around 1959.
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Yes he's a great actor, and I loved his role as Lurch, he had the best facial expressions and timing, sorry for his family that he passed so young😇🥲💕
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Literally , a gentle giant ! What a sad end to a really nice guy ! I had no idea he played so many parts and was so in demand. Thank you .
Well said!
👍 He was in a episode of the original Star Trek too.
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Saw him in LA in the 70’s in an elevator. He had to lean down to see in the elevator car. Cool guy!
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RIP Ted you will ever be missed - at age 46
I was recently trying to describe this actor to my mum...She had no idea how tall he was or who he was..,then she clicked and said.,"You mean that good looking bloke from the movies with sharp features"....I remember him from star trek, great character and make up....Could have been marvels silver surfer in a different time....
Wow I can see it! Good call!
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He played "Bigfoot" in the TV show "The Six Million Dollar Man."
Its mentions that in the video so....?
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YOU RANGGGGGGGG ....was and will always be my favorite line rip
He was bullied in school by who...Biff Tanen on stilts..?
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What an great man an actor love him as Lurch you will be missed
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Great stuff
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Is this guy not that one guy on Star Trek TNG? Yup okay you said it.
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Ted Cassidy was & is AWESOME. May he R.I.P & be with our Lord & Savior Jesus. 👍
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@@WhatHappenedToThem - Anytime. 👍🏻
As a kid I was fascinated by Lurch and recognized him in several other rolls you mentioned. I'm sorry to learn he died so young. He must have spent a lot of time sitting in chairs getting made up for his rolls. Thank you for this video. I just viewed your video on Tim Conway and will comment on that separately but I have to say I much prefer your own voice. You must have a passion for this to spend the time gathering the stills and video as well as doing the research and writing the script. It's your effort, it should be your voice. Just my opinion.
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Every one loved him.
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You forgot the Episode of Lost in Space "The Thief of Space" where Ted Plays The Slave of The Thief of Space played by Malichi Throne!!!!!
You beat me by 5 hours. LOL!
Yea, after I made the video I realized that but CZcams dose not allow anyone to replace a video with a new one so it's the way it is.
@@WhatHappenedToThem I also found Ted in the Gene Roddenberry movie pilot "GenesisTwo" I think Marriette Hartley is in it too with John Saxon. And Earth2 And Brave New World also starring Alex Cord!!!!!
I was a teenager when Addams Family aired, 1964-66. It was clever and harmless, though often silly, and it remains my favorite tv series. They were anti-conventional people who thought they were the normal ones. A pity it was abruptly canceled after only 2 seasons, because the quality remained high. They hadn't run out of creativity. The humor was satirical and not put-down and crude or profane like what has followed. Lurch had 6 or more leads in the show, that I can think of. I think I have read that Cassidy felt he should have had more prominence, that he was capable of it. Those were innocent days, by today's standards.
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It's sad but unusually tall people very often die of heart and circulatory problems. The heart just can't beat hard enough to get blood to the brain consistently in older age.
Ted was an awesome actor. How tall was he exactly? Nearly 7 feet I think.
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He was 6’9”. 2” taller than me. 🤠
@@BuckHelton yeah, I know but he seemed taller than that. I'm thinking that they gave him thick boots to accentuate his already tall stature.
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I haven't seen it. of course, but there has always been talk that his Richard III was awesome.
Jason. Richard 3rd was slightly crippled.
@@dcasper8514 He had mild scoliosis. What is your point?
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This is a really good AI voice. What are you using?
I was using Voice Easy but I am going to do future videos in my own voice. Too many people complained over it being AI lol.
@@WhatHappenedToThem this is the first of your videos I've listened to, so I actually wasn't sure if it was a real voice or not. I was kind of dreading a reply of, "that's just how I talk".
LOL, I probably talk worse in my southern accent, but I will not use AI voices on future videos.
i suspect the tumour was removed from his pituitary gland and was the cause of his gigantism/acromegaly. Very tricky surgery back then.
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Really good video
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The ending was sad. RIP
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Just once I'd like to see one of these shows without that fake robot voice. Granted, it's gotten better, but some of the awkward pauses and mis-pronunciation of words really turns me off.
I was trying it out on this video because I speak deep southern and most find it hard to understand me. But my future videos I will either find a better voice or do it myself. Thanks for the comment.
@@WhatHappenedToThem I think your voice is just fine, not robotic at all. Now, if you spoke like the Robot in Lost in Space, well, that would be a different story.
I couldn’t watch this video, as I cannot stand those robotic voice overs, whitch is a real shame as I was very interested to learn of this actor who I knew nothing of, but grew up watching his characterisations.
Taken too early from the world ! He seemed very smart and entrepreneurial ! He seemed to just fall into the roles he played ! He was just a friendly giant ! To be honest , the role of Lurch was ,ok , but I never liked how they made up his eyes , they made him seem brainless ! May he rest in peace !
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❤ lurch, my hero
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He Did Alot of Voice Acting in Hanna-Barbara Cartoons in the 1960s, Too.
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One of a kind for sure.
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He's not much taller than my old man.
David Siler great to know.
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@@jimgavin1726 you're welcome.
He became a politician and going by the name, 'John Kerry'. HAHAHAHAHAHAHA
I think that was Herman Munster.
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he made an appearance on Lost in Space too.
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I saw him in an early episode of Batman.
Another example of things I never knew!
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2:30.......the tail tell symbol of the Illuminate.
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The only Bond villain to appear in more than one movie. Sure, Jaws ended up redeemed in the 2nd appearance, but he never would have had the chance if he hadn’t been such a fan favorite.
You have Ted Cassidy confused with Richard Kiel, who played Jaws in the Bond movies. Richard Kiel was also in "The Longest Yard" with Burt Reynolds.
@@calkelpdiver And Richard was in Silver Streak playing a character with metal teeth like Jaws.
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Ted Cassidy did the voice of Godzilla in the Hanna Barbera cartoon series .
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Memorial for Ted Cassidy
This was sad they sold the house and left Lurch there.Ted Cassidy, who is best known as playing Lurch on the Addams Family, unexpectedly died in 1979 at age 46. Ted's remains were cremated and then later buried in the backyard of his home.
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Cool 😎
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What? No mention of his recurring role in James Bond Movies????? He was Jaws, right? A great comic "foil" to Roger Moore!
He also did thou sands of cartoon voices!😃
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His voice is legend! I wish he would've done more narration work.
Like Bill Kurtis, he had a distinction that won't be forgotten.
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He also played Jaws In James Bond movies
No, you're thinking of Richard Kiel.
@@hubbsllc right right, thank you
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I loved Moonraker
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Wow
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"Didn't he play Jaws that got tossed out of the plane?"
No, you're thinking of Richard Kiel. Easy mistake though.
@@WhatHappenedToThem and interestingly Richard was cast as the Incredible Hulk which ted narrated. He was replaced by Lou ferrigno who although much shorter had a better physique
i always thought lurch was good lookin.
and now that i know he was beautiful inside and out. even better
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You ranggggg? I always think of Ted and his dry humor in that role.
He was bulled because he was BIG?!!!!
My eldest son was also bullied for being tall....even though he played Rugby!
My son was bullied in grade school because he was tall. He was getting pushed around by smaller but older guys. I finally made him take up for himself during halftime at a school basketball game. He grabbed the bully who was pushing him around, picked him up, and threw him to the ground. He then picked him back up and asked him if he wanted it again. The bully left crying but after that my son wasn't bothered again.
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46?? How young!
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He has a Tony Robbins look, with his features more dramatic.
Yeah..
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That is a statue of man nice not only tall but nice statue of a man
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YOUUUU RANG?
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46 years old and gone already. This ‘DEATH’ crap has got to go ! 👽
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Such a busy talent!
Sad end, at age 46. Another victim of the Medical-Industrial complex.
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Now playing in the NBA under his pseudonym "Boban Marjanovic" lol
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He did way more stuff then I thought. R.IP. LURCH
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