'Another World' Actor Rick Porter (Larry Ewing) 1954-2013 - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Zoneboy · 03-16-2013, 02:13 AM

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Richard Johnston Porter II, known to those who loved him simply as "Rick," passed away at age 58. He was reminiscing at his homestead in Cypress, Texas when he was rushed to Saint Luke's hospital at Vintage Park in Houston. He died at 7:15 pm on February 25th, 2013 from congestive heart failure. Richard was born in Houston on August 31st, 1954 to Evelyn Fay Porter and Richard Johnston Porter. He had an older sister, Rosalind Marie Porter, and he had two wives during his life, Deborah and Felicia. He graduated with a BA in Drama and Acting from UT Austin and an MA in Screenwriting and Directing from Columbia. Rick played "Larry Ewing" on Another World soap opera for 10 years in New York City. He was also featured in numerous Broadway plays and television shows. He eventually gave up acting to pursue marketing and worked as a creative entrepreneur throughout many of his later years. Near the end of his life he acted as a consultant in senior care and alternative energy industries. Rick resided in Houston, Austin, New York, Los Angeles, and Scottsdale. He was a very friendly and outgoing man who had a lot of friends and built communities everywhere he went. Rick had an amazing sense of humor and boundless energy. Despite his many hardships, Rick was a man who thoroughly enjoyed living life to the fullest. Rick is survived by his only daughter, Allison Linsey Porter, and his older sister, Rosalind Marie Porter. He is predeceased by both his parents, Richard Johnston Porter and Evelyn Fay Porter. His memorial service was held on Sunday March 3rd, 2013 at his home in Cypress. It was attended by many close friends and family who loved Rick and wished to celebrate his life.

catlover79 · 03-16-2013, 01:01 PM

Awwww...I remember him. God be with his family and friends...

Here are pics of him in his AW days:

Marvo301 · 03-16-2013, 03:11 PM

Rick Porter

catlover79 · 03-20-2013, 01:05 AM

Here are some thoughts from a couple of his former AW colleagues, via Facebook:

Jennifer Runyon Corman (Sally Frame, 1981-83): "Oh my heart is aching...I adored this wonderful man..."

Petronia Paley (Quinn Harding, 1981-87): "This is indeed very sad. He was such a generous and kind man. I send my heartfelt condolences to his friends and loved ones."

03-16-2013, 02:13 AM	#1
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,339	'Another World' Actor Rick Porter (Larry Ewing) 1954-2013 Link Richard Johnston Porter II, known to those who loved him simply as "Rick," passed away at age 58. He was reminiscing at his homestead in Cypress, Texas when he was rushed to Saint Luke's hospital at Vintage Park in Houston. He died at 7:15 pm on February 25th, 2013 from congestive heart failure. Richard was born in Houston on August 31st, 1954 to Evelyn Fay Porter and Richard Johnston Porter. He had an older sister, Rosalind Marie Porter, and he had two wives during his life, Deborah and Felicia. He graduated with a BA in Drama and Acting from UT Austin and an MA in Screenwriting and Directing from Columbia. Rick played "Larry Ewing" on Another World soap opera for 10 years in New York City. He was also featured in numerous Broadway plays and television shows. He eventually gave up acting to pursue marketing and worked as a creative entrepreneur throughout many of his later years. Near the end of his life he acted as a consultant in senior care and alternative energy industries. Rick resided in Houston, Austin, New York, Los Angeles, and Scottsdale. He was a very friendly and outgoing man who had a lot of friends and built communities everywhere he went. Rick had an amazing sense of humor and boundless energy. Despite his many hardships, Rick was a man who thoroughly enjoyed living life to the fullest. Rick is survived by his only daughter, Allison Linsey Porter, and his older sister, Rosalind Marie Porter. He is predeceased by both his parents, Richard Johnston Porter and Evelyn Fay Porter. His memorial service was held on Sunday March 3rd, 2013 at his home in Cypress. It was attended by many close friends and family who loved Rick and wished to celebrate his life.
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03-16-2013, 01:01 PM	#2
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	Awwww...I remember him. God be with his family and friends... Here are pics of him in his AW days: Attached Images
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03-16-2013, 03:11 PM	#3
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03-20-2013, 01:05 AM	#4
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	Here are some thoughts from a couple of his former AW colleagues, via Facebook: Jennifer Runyon Corman (Sally Frame, 1981-83): "Oh my heart is aching...I adored this wonderful man..." Petronia Paley (Quinn Harding, 1981-87): "This is indeed very sad. He was such a generous and kind man. I send my heartfelt condolences to his friends and loved ones."