Zoneboy
05-17-2016, 11:41 AM
Link (http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2016/05/michael-roberds-dies-uncle-fester-the-new-addams-family/)
Local actor Michael Roberds, most well known in his role as Uncle Fester in The New Addams Family TV show, has died at the age of 52.
“It is with incredible sadness that I announce the passing my client and friend, Michael Roberds,” Debbie Mahood, Talent Manager at Lucas Talent Inc. wrote in a Facebook post. “Michael loved to entertain his neighbors by reading them jokes at parties… Michael was a gentle soul and will be missed by all he touched.”
The Langley native began performing in a school play, “Christmas on Sesame Street, at the age of five and went on to appear in over 80 shows and movies throughout his career, according to IMDB. He appeared in 65 episodes of The New Addams Family, which aired in 1998-99.
Local actor Michael Roberds, most well known in his role as Uncle Fester in The New Addams Family TV show, has died at the age of 52.
“It is with incredible sadness that I announce the passing my client and friend, Michael Roberds,” Debbie Mahood, Talent Manager at Lucas Talent Inc. wrote in a Facebook post. “Michael loved to entertain his neighbors by reading them jokes at parties… Michael was a gentle soul and will be missed by all he touched.”
The Langley native began performing in a school play, “Christmas on Sesame Street, at the age of five and went on to appear in over 80 shows and movies throughout his career, according to IMDB. He appeared in 65 episodes of The New Addams Family, which aired in 1998-99.