John Karlen (Willie Loomis) 1933-2020 - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Zoneboy · 01-23-2020, 12:33 AM

https://heavy.com/entertainment/2020...n-karlen-dead/

John Karlen, the actor who played Willie Loomis in the American Gothic soap opera Dark Shadows, has died, according to a former co-star and Shadowgram, the Dark Shadows newsletter.

The actor David Selby shared news of Karlen’s death on Facebook; the reports of Karlen’s death originated with Shadowgram, which calls itself an “Official Internet Publication of SHADOWGRAM – THE DARK SHADOWS NEWSLETTER.”

Selby played Quentin Collins in the daytime soap opera Dark Shadows. “It is with profound sadness that we pass along the following information,” wrote Selby. A woman wrote on Selby’s comment thread, “I can’t find anything on this on the internet. Sounds like a hoax to me. So until I find proof I will go with hoax.” But Selby responded, “I wish it were a hoax. Unfortunately, it’s not.” Here’s the post on the John Karlen fan page, which filled with tributes from fans memorializing Karlen.

Tributes also flowed into Twitter for Karlen and on Selby’s comment thread as news of his death spread. “So deeply sorry -sad news -RIP John -I have been watching the entire Dark Shadow seasons on my firestick -you will be forever in our thoughts -all of your DS fans 💕” wrote one fan, echoing the thoughts of others.

80sTrivia · 01-23-2020, 06:36 AM

I was just watching some clips of Dark Shadows featuring the character of Willie the other day. So sad to hear of John's passing...

stevea · 01-23-2020, 09:00 AM

IIRC Willie was the one who opened the long-chained casket, freeing Barnabas.

Of course he played several characters, as all the actors did, but I think Willie was his original role.

Also a supporting role on Cagney and Lacey, again IIRC Lacey's hubby--RIP John Karlen.

Bonniegirl · 01-23-2020, 02:47 PM

Wow, so sorry to hear of his passing!

He was really a good actor , and seemed to be a really nice guy too, as I think he portrayed pretty true to life as Harvey Lacey !

I've been watching Cagney and Lacey on Start TV recently and thinking that every woman should have a really nice, wonderful Husband like Harv !

And , he really played the role of Willie Loomis well, a good dramatic actor, and so young than too!

May he RIP

Bonniegirl · 01-23-2020, 04:38 PM

John and Jonathan Frid and with Tyne and Sharon ( Marybeth & Christine)

AB · 01-23-2020, 05:47 PM

I've been rewatching Cagney & Lacey where he played Harvey Lacey on Start TV. I liked him better in that role than as Willie. May he rest in peace.

MA · 02-05-2020, 11:22 AM

Rest in peace.

01-23-2020, 12:33 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: 34,486	John Karlen (Willie Loomis) 1933-2020 https://heavy.com/entertainment/2020...n-karlen-dead/ John Karlen, the actor who played Willie Loomis in the American Gothic soap opera Dark Shadows, has died, according to a former co-star and Shadowgram, the Dark Shadows newsletter. The actor David Selby shared news of Karlen’s death on Facebook; the reports of Karlen’s death originated with Shadowgram, which calls itself an “Official Internet Publication of SHADOWGRAM – THE DARK SHADOWS NEWSLETTER.” Selby played Quentin Collins in the daytime soap opera Dark Shadows. “It is with profound sadness that we pass along the following information,” wrote Selby. A woman wrote on Selby’s comment thread, “I can’t find anything on this on the internet. Sounds like a hoax to me. So until I find proof I will go with hoax.” But Selby responded, “I wish it were a hoax. Unfortunately, it’s not.” Here’s the post on the John Karlen fan page, which filled with tributes from fans memorializing Karlen. Tributes also flowed into Twitter for Karlen and on Selby’s comment thread as news of his death spread. “So deeply sorry -sad news -RIP John -I have been watching the entire Dark Shadow seasons on my firestick -you will be forever in our thoughts -all of your DS fans 💕” wrote one fan, echoing the thoughts of others.

01-23-2020, 06:36 AM	#2
80sTrivia Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 23, 2002 Posts: 21,714	I was just watching some clips of Dark Shadows featuring the character of Willie the other day. So sad to hear of John's passing...
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02-05-2020, 11:22 AM	#7
MA Member Moderator Forum Idol Join Date: May 20, 2017 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 128,929	Rest in peace.
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01-23-2020, 09:00 AM	#3
stevea 22 Years On Sitcoms Moderator Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 45,111	IIRC Willie was the one who opened the long-chained casket, freeing Barnabas. Of course he played several characters, as all the actors did, but I think Willie was his original role. Also a supporting role on Cagney and Lacey, again IIRC Lacey's hubby--RIP John Karlen.

01-23-2020, 02:47 PM	#4
Bonniegirl AKA Hazel Horvath Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 10, 2014 Posts: 66,117	Wow, so sorry to hear of his passing! He was really a good actor , and seemed to be a really nice guy too, as I think he portrayed pretty true to life as Harvey Lacey ! I've been watching Cagney and Lacey on Start TV recently and thinking that every woman should have a really nice, wonderful Husband like Harv ! And , he really played the role of Willie Loomis well, a good dramatic actor, and so young than too! May he RIP

01-23-2020, 04:38 PM	#5
Bonniegirl AKA Hazel Horvath Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 10, 2014 Posts: 66,117	John and Jonathan Frid and with Tyne and Sharon ( Marybeth & Christine)

01-23-2020, 05:47 PM	#6
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,428	I've been rewatching Cagney & Lacey where he played Harvey Lacey on Start TV. I liked him better in that role than as Willie. May he rest in peace.