Posted on 01/14/2020 10:26:50 AM PST by Zhang Fei
Highlander and General Hospital actor Stan Kirsch has died aged 51 after taking his own life in his Los Angeles home.
The actor was found dead in his home on Saturday.
The Los Angeles medical examiner ruled that Kirsch died by hanging.
Law enforcement sources told TMZ that Kirsch's wife, Kristyn Green, found him hanging in their bathroom.
He was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.
'We tragically lost our beloved Stan Kirsch on January 11,' a statement on Kirsch's official Facebook page read.
'He was so loved and we are all just devastated.'
His wife shared the statement on her own Facebook page as she thanked everyone for the 'outpouring of love and support'.
'I haven't been able to respond to all the texts, calls, emails - but have read or listened to every single one of them,' she said.
'I feel surrounded by love and am forever grateful to each and every one of you.'
Kirsch was best known for playing Richie Ryan in the Highlander TV series for six seasons from 1992-1998.
The show paid tribute to him on their official Facebook page on Monday, saying the series would have been far less without him.
'It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Stan Kirsch. Without Stan Kirsch, Highlander: The Series would have been far less. He brought a sense of humor, kindness and youthful enthusiasm to the character of Richie Ryan for six seasons,' the statement said.
'Stan was at a disadvantage compared to other actors portraying immortals on the series. He was never able to have flashbacks from the 1800's or discuss how things were 'back in his day'.
'However, Stan turned this situation into an opportunity; providing one of the few portrayals on the show where a character gradually grew
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He also told me to have 3-6 months savings for the bills in case I walked away, got fired or quit. I quit and had great bosses for decades at the new company.
Our adult children have said the same thing including to never argue with a hot headed cop.
Both had abusive bosses. They quit and let their former boss's boss know why. Both were hired back with a raise and the rectums/former bosses were fired or demoted and had to report them.
Most people who commit suicide ARE in a horrific place where they subject themselves to mental torture constantly. They see no way out, and can’t care enough to want out if they did. At some point “Let me up, I’ve had enough” has a strong attraction. Or so I’ve been told...
Odds are better that it was over financial issues. His IMDb page doesn’t show a ton of work.
There can be only one.
[Odds are better that it was over financial issues. His IMDb page doesn’t show a ton of work.]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Residual_(entertainment_industry)
Problem is that showbiz people are not, on average, the most prudent people, financially-speaking.
And now he’s got a really big permanent problem thinking he could resolve it with this temporary solution.
Residuals depend on a shows playability. Friends is still widely syndicated, but a show like Highlander would only be syndicated on sci-fi channels. His residuals, if he’s getting any, would be very small.
Reminds me of the book “Shadow of the Torturer” where there is a guild of executioners who are trained from childhood in the “mysteries” of the guild.
I loved Highlander as a teenager. This is sad to hear.
Oh man, me too.
RIP
I remember seeing Kirsch play a reporter on “First Monday” at tv series about the Supreme Court that lasted like half a season, only other thing I saw him on. Apparently he’s been an acting coach lately.
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