Wings Hauser (Ty Tilden) 1947-2025 - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Zoneboy · 03-20-2025, 04:25 PM

https://www.cbr.com/wings-hauser-dead/

Actor Wings Hauser, who appeared in dozens of roles over the course of his career, has passed away. He was 77 years old.

The news of Hauser's death was posted on his official Facebook account, sharing how he'd died in the arms of his wife, Cali Lili Hauser, with whom he'd been married since 2002. A cause of death was not mentioned in the post, which included an image of Wings and Cali with a dog by the sea.

“Movie icon Wings Hauser took flight in the arms of his film & music partner, Cali Lili Hauser at their studio this weekend," the announcement stated. "Born in Hollywood, proud Academy member and prouder son of Academy Award winning writer, director, producer Dwight A. Hauser and loving mother Geraldine T. Hauser, Wings Hauser’s one of a kind, legendary career spanned 58 years in movies, TV & music working alongside many of the greatest artists in the industry and earning their respect. His recent and upcoming releases along with his living wish is handing the torch to the love of his life, Cali, requesting she continue the work embodying their partnership, their love story and honoring his legacy."

The post continued, "Wings asks movie and music lovers in lieu of flowers or cards that they please show ongoing support for current and future projects by the award winning sustainable indie film and music studio, a sea-life and butterfly sanctuary hand-built by the Hausers (Cali Lili Indies) Cali Lili Indies Pictures Words Music In Motion FeMt0 Studi0 releasing social / environmental justice themed films and songs, as well as monarch butterflies and the source of both title and title track for an upcoming feature length documentary produced by La-La Land Records."
Hauser made his feature film debut at 18 years old with a role in the 1967 film First to Fight. He spent most of his 20s acting sporadically while focusing his efforts mostly on folk music, and he'd later release an album for RCA called Your Love Keeps Me Off the Streets in 1975. This led to a role in the TV show Cannon, which helped get him back into acting and pursue the field much more seriously, bringing about dozens of movie and TV roles in the coming decades.

One of Hauser's breakthrough roles was as Greg Foster on the soap opera The Young and the Restless. After joining the show in 1977, replacing previous actor Brian Kerwin, Hauser stayed on the series until 1981. However, Hauser reprised the role for a handful of episodes by making guest appearances in 2010. A man of many talents, Hauser also found further praise by playing Ramrod in 1982's Vice Squad, in which he also wrote and performed the theme song, "Neon Slime."

Hauser was once dubbed the "biggest star you've never heard of" by Entertainment Weekly in a story highlighting his many memorable roles. Some of his many film credits include Deadly Force, Mutant, A Soldier's Story, The Wind, Tough Guys Don't Dance, The Carpenter, Tales from the Hood, The Stone Angel, and Rubber. Other TV credits include Magnum, P.I., Perry Mason, The A-Team, Airwolf, The A-Team, Murder, She Wrote, Roseanne, JAG, House, Bones, The Mentalist, and Criminal Minds.

Additionally, the actor had also delved into writing. He wrote the story for the 1983 war movie Uncommon Valor, which starred Gene Hackman, Robert Stack, and Patrick Swayze. The film was a box office success.

Hauser was previously married to Margaret Boltinhouse, Cass Warner, and Nancy Locke. With Boltinhouse, he had one daughter, Bright Hauser and with Sperling, he had a son, Cole Hauser, who has also become an actor known for his role in the hit TV show Yellowstone.

icecream · 03-20-2025, 10:38 PM

No I hadn't heard of him. With a name like Wings Hauser he should have appeared on Wings.

Bonniegirl · 03-21-2025, 01:18 AM

Wow! Sad !

I remember him. I think he was a good addition on Roseanne . A shame Ty and his Daughters were only on one season! May he rest in peace .

Dude111 · 03-21-2025, 11:21 AM

Very sad

principehomura · 03-21-2025, 05:39 PM

Rip

ShamelessFanGirl · 05-28-2025, 08:34 PM

RIP Wings Hauser.

I know he, Danielle Harris and Mara Hobel were only on for one season but I enjoyed them as the Tilden's and really wish that they had continued to make appearances for the remainder of the show. I felt they were a perfect fit as neighbors for the Conners. Dan and Ty got along great, Roseanne bonded with Charlotte and treated her and Molly as if they were her own daughters. They were great, and I think they could have created more storylines for them to keep them relevant in the story.

Bonniegirl · 05-28-2025, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ShamelessFanGirl

RIP Wings Hauser.

I know he, Danielle Harris and Mara Hobel were only on for one season but I enjoyed them as the Tilden's and really wish that they had continued to make appearances for the remainder of the show. I felt they were a perfect fit as neighbors for the Conners. Dan and Ty got along great, Roseanne bonded with Charlotte and treated her and Molly as if they were her own daughters. They were great, and I think they could have created more storylines for them to keep them relevant in the story.

I agree .

03-20-2025, 04:25 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: 34,338	Wings Hauser (Ty Tilden) 1947-2025 https://www.cbr.com/wings-hauser-dead/ Actor Wings Hauser, who appeared in dozens of roles over the course of his career, has passed away. He was 77 years old. The news of Hauser's death was posted on his official Facebook account, sharing how he'd died in the arms of his wife, Cali Lili Hauser, with whom he'd been married since 2002. A cause of death was not mentioned in the post, which included an image of Wings and Cali with a dog by the sea. “Movie icon Wings Hauser took flight in the arms of his film & music partner, Cali Lili Hauser at their studio this weekend," the announcement stated. "Born in Hollywood, proud Academy member and prouder son of Academy Award winning writer, director, producer Dwight A. Hauser and loving mother Geraldine T. Hauser, Wings Hauser’s one of a kind, legendary career spanned 58 years in movies, TV & music working alongside many of the greatest artists in the industry and earning their respect. His recent and upcoming releases along with his living wish is handing the torch to the love of his life, Cali, requesting she continue the work embodying their partnership, their love story and honoring his legacy." The post continued, "Wings asks movie and music lovers in lieu of flowers or cards that they please show ongoing support for current and future projects by the award winning sustainable indie film and music studio, a sea-life and butterfly sanctuary hand-built by the Hausers (Cali Lili Indies) Cali Lili Indies Pictures Words Music In Motion FeMt0 Studi0 releasing social / environmental justice themed films and songs, as well as monarch butterflies and the source of both title and title track for an upcoming feature length documentary produced by La-La Land Records." Hauser made his feature film debut at 18 years old with a role in the 1967 film First to Fight. He spent most of his 20s acting sporadically while focusing his efforts mostly on folk music, and he'd later release an album for RCA called Your Love Keeps Me Off the Streets in 1975. This led to a role in the TV show Cannon, which helped get him back into acting and pursue the field much more seriously, bringing about dozens of movie and TV roles in the coming decades. One of Hauser's breakthrough roles was as Greg Foster on the soap opera The Young and the Restless. After joining the show in 1977, replacing previous actor Brian Kerwin, Hauser stayed on the series until 1981. However, Hauser reprised the role for a handful of episodes by making guest appearances in 2010. A man of many talents, Hauser also found further praise by playing Ramrod in 1982's Vice Squad, in which he also wrote and performed the theme song, "Neon Slime." Hauser was once dubbed the "biggest star you've never heard of" by Entertainment Weekly in a story highlighting his many memorable roles. Some of his many film credits include Deadly Force, Mutant, A Soldier's Story, The Wind, Tough Guys Don't Dance, The Carpenter, Tales from the Hood, The Stone Angel, and Rubber. Other TV credits include Magnum, P.I., Perry Mason, The A-Team, Airwolf, The A-Team, Murder, She Wrote, Roseanne, JAG, House, Bones, The Mentalist, and Criminal Minds. Additionally, the actor had also delved into writing. He wrote the story for the 1983 war movie Uncommon Valor, which starred Gene Hackman, Robert Stack, and Patrick Swayze. The film was a box office success. Hauser was previously married to Margaret Boltinhouse, Cass Warner, and Nancy Locke. With Boltinhouse, he had one daughter, Bright Hauser and with Sperling, he had a son, Cole Hauser, who has also become an actor known for his role in the hit TV show Yellowstone.

03-20-2025, 10:38 PM	#2
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03-21-2025, 05:39 PM	#5
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03-21-2025, 01:18 AM	#3
Bonniegirl AKA Hazel Horvath Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 10, 2014 Posts: 65,398	Wow! Sad ! I remember him. I think he was a good addition on Roseanne . A shame Ty and his Daughters were only on one season! May he rest in peace .

03-21-2025, 11:21 AM	#4
Dude111 Forum Legend Join Date: Nov 05, 2013 Posts: 35,331	Very sad

05-28-2025, 08:34 PM	#6
ShamelessFanGirl Great Power and Resposbility Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 16, 2011 Location: Kentucky, USA Posts: 581	RIP Wings Hauser. I know he, Danielle Harris and Mara Hobel were only on for one season but I enjoyed them as the Tilden's and really wish that they had continued to make appearances for the remainder of the show. I felt they were a perfect fit as neighbors for the Conners. Dan and Ty got along great, Roseanne bonded with Charlotte and treated her and Molly as if they were her own daughters. They were great, and I think they could have created more storylines for them to keep them relevant in the story.