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Zoneboy · 06-17-2017, 06:42 PM

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Stephen Furst -- actor and filmmaker known for playing Flounder in 'Animal House' -- has died due to complications from diabetes ... TMZ has learned.
Stephen's son Nathan tells us ... his father died at his home in Ventura Country, CA early Friday morning surrounded by loving friends and family. We're told he battled with diabetes for years and became a spokesperson for the American Diabetes Association.
Along with playing Kent 'Flounder' Dorfman in the 1978 comedy classic, he also had starring roles on "Babylon 5" and "St. Elsewhere." He directed a few episodes of 'Babylon 5' as well.
He was 63.

bmasters9 · 06-17-2017, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoneboy

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Stephen Furst -- actor and filmmaker known for playing Flounder in 'Animal House' -- has died due to complications from diabetes ... TMZ has learned.
Stephen's son Nathan tells us ... his father died at his home in Ventura Country, CA early Friday morning surrounded by loving friends and family. We're told he battled with diabetes for years and became a spokesperson for the American Diabetes Association.
Along with playing Kent 'Flounder' Dorfman in the 1978 comedy classic, he also had starring roles on "Babylon 5" and "St. Elsewhere." He directed a few episodes of 'Babylon 5' as well.
He was 63.

On St. Elsewhere:

Willbo · 07-10-2017, 08:16 AM

Loved Stephen on St. Elsewhere. This was one of my favorite shows of all times.

OH Nuts! · 07-10-2017, 08:28 AM

Diabetes can be a nasty disease. And sadly for some it can be deadly. Poor Steve, may he rest in peace.

06-17-2017, 06:42 PM	#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: 34,346	Stephen Furst (Dr. Elliott Axelrod) 1954-2017 Link Stephen Furst -- actor and filmmaker known for playing Flounder in 'Animal House' -- has died due to complications from diabetes ... TMZ has learned. Stephen's son Nathan tells us ... his father died at his home in Ventura Country, CA early Friday morning surrounded by loving friends and family. We're told he battled with diabetes for years and became a spokesperson for the American Diabetes Association. Along with playing Kent 'Flounder' Dorfman in the 1978 comedy classic, he also had starring roles on "Babylon 5" and "St. Elsewhere." He directed a few episodes of 'Babylon 5' as well. He was 63.
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07-10-2017, 08:16 AM	#3
Willbo Member Forum Regular Join Date: Feb 10, 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 859	Loved Stephen on St. Elsewhere. This was one of my favorite shows of all times.

07-10-2017, 08:28 AM	#4
OH Nuts! Member Forum King Join Date: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 133,383	Diabetes can be a nasty disease. And sadly for some it can be deadly. Poor Steve, may he rest in peace.