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Rhiannon · 03-09-2004, 04:10 PM

Murhpy Brown's Robert Pastorelli Dies at 49

jayman75 · 03-09-2004, 05:33 PM

Wow... that's sad.

Here's Yahoo's article

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Robert Pastorelli, the boxer-turned-actor best known to television audiences as the house painter Eldin on long-running CBS comedy "Murphy Brown," has died, the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office said on Tuesday.

Pastorelli, 49, was found dead in the bathroom of his Hollywood Hills home on Monday afternoon, a coroner's spokesman said. Drug paraphernalia was found on the scene, he added, and an autopsy was to be conducted on Tuesday.

The New Jersey-born Pastorelli got into stage acting in the 1970s in productions like "Rebel Without A Cause" but found his greatest fame on "Murphy Brown," painting the house of the title character played by Candice Bergen (news) but never quite finishing his ambitious artistic projects on her walls.

He briefly had his own series, "Double Rush," about the manager of a bicycle messenger service. Most recently, he was cast in the film "Be Cool," a sequel to "Get Shorty."

Syndicated TV entertainment show Access Hollywood, which first reported the actor's death, said his girlfriend died in the same home in early 1999. The two had a daughter.

I think he dated Glenn Close at one time... but not sure.

Night Court Fan · 03-09-2004, 05:40 PM

Very sad! I loved him as Eldin.
He was also on a episode of Night Court.
I had recently added a link to a page about him in my Night Court group.
I can't believe it. So sad.

Miss Golden · 03-09-2004, 06:56 PM

Thats a shame, hopefully Lifetime will pick up Murphy Brown again and do a tribute to Eldin.

Pitooey · 03-09-2004, 07:28 PM

How sad....... And his girlfriend had died in the same home.

Night Court Fan · 03-09-2004, 07:40 PM

I would love to see Murphy Brown again.
Did you know that 3 Murphy Brown stars guest starred on Night Court?

They are

Robert Pastorelli

Joe Regalbuto

Pat Corley

Dr. Jazz · 03-09-2004, 11:45 PM

Such a tragedy. He was such a great actor. Eldin was forever painting Murphy's house. Such a good feeling when he returned in the last episode. RIP Robert Pastorelli

Mr. Television · 03-10-2004, 12:47 AM

R.I.P. Robert.

dandelion wine · 03-10-2004, 12:53 AM

I hadn't heard about this until just now.. once again, very sad news.

Rhiannon · 03-10-2004, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Miss Golden
Thats a shame, hopefully Lifetime will pick up Murphy Brown again and do a tribute to Eldin.

I agree. He was young; it's very sad.

murphyfan · 03-13-2004, 07:01 PM

I'm so sad about this. It was not his time to die. It was just a silly accident. That's so unfair, he was so young. If there's ever a MB cast reunion special (which i really hope there is), it'll not be the same without him.

++Diana

ficlopri · 04-12-2004, 12:10 AM

HE WAS BURIED WITH A TAPE OR PICTURE OF ELVIS. RIDICULOUS!

Kevin Kazan · 04-13-2004, 09:11 AM

I just read about "Eldin's" death on Cnn.com.
We miss his character and we'll miss him, anyway.

Miss Golden · 03-10-2005, 03:18 AM

Its been a year since the death of Pasterolli, RIP even though reports recently surfaced that he killed his girlfriend.

Pitooey · 03-10-2005, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miss Golden

Its been a year since the death of Pasterolli, RIP even though reports recently surfaced that he killed his girlfriend.

I heard the same thing. He was suppose to be getting arrested before he died.

03-09-2004, 04:10 PM	#1
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03-09-2004, 05:33 PM	#2
jayman75 I Love the 80s! Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 27, 2000 Location: THE GREAT UNITED STATES Posts: 3,809	Wow... that's sad. Here's Yahoo's article LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Robert Pastorelli, the boxer-turned-actor best known to television audiences as the house painter Eldin on long-running CBS comedy "Murphy Brown," has died, the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office said on Tuesday. Pastorelli, 49, was found dead in the bathroom of his Hollywood Hills home on Monday afternoon, a coroner's spokesman said. Drug paraphernalia was found on the scene, he added, and an autopsy was to be conducted on Tuesday. The New Jersey-born Pastorelli got into stage acting in the 1970s in productions like "Rebel Without A Cause" but found his greatest fame on "Murphy Brown," painting the house of the title character played by Candice Bergen (news) but never quite finishing his ambitious artistic projects on her walls. He briefly had his own series, "Double Rush," about the manager of a bicycle messenger service. Most recently, he was cast in the film "Be Cool," a sequel to "Get Shorty." Syndicated TV entertainment show Access Hollywood, which first reported the actor's death, said his girlfriend died in the same home in early 1999. The two had a daughter. I think he dated Glenn Close at one time... but not sure.
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03-09-2004, 05:40 PM	#3
Night Court Fan Night Court Fan Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 30, 2001 Posts: 205	Very sad! I loved him as Eldin. He was also on a episode of Night Court. I had recently added a link to a page about him in my Night Court group. I can't believe it. So sad.
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03-09-2004, 06:56 PM	#4
Miss Golden Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Posts: 1,231	Thats a shame, hopefully Lifetime will pick up Murphy Brown again and do a tribute to Eldin.

03-09-2004, 07:40 PM	#6
Night Court Fan Night Court Fan Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 30, 2001 Posts: 205	I would love to see Murphy Brown again. Did you know that 3 Murphy Brown stars guest starred on Night Court? They are Robert Pastorelli Joe Regalbuto Pat Corley

03-09-2004, 11:45 PM	#7
Dr. Jazz The Evil Empire. . . . Forum Star Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Posts: 11,074	Such a tragedy. He was such a great actor. Eldin was forever painting Murphy's house. Such a good feeling when he returned in the last episode. RIP Robert Pastorelli

03-10-2004, 12:53 AM	#9
dandelion wine ~ Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 20, 2003 Location: Behind the Couch Posts: 34,964	I hadn't heard about this until just now.. once again, very sad news.

03-13-2004, 07:01 PM	#11
murphyfan Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jul 09, 2003 Posts: 11	R.I.P Robert. I'm so sad about this. It was not his time to die. It was just a silly accident. That's so unfair, he was so young. If there's ever a MB cast reunion special (which i really hope there is), it'll not be the same without him. ++Diana

04-12-2004, 12:10 AM	#12
ficlopri Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 27, 2001 Location: Methuen, Ma.USA Posts: 659	HE WAS BURIED WITH A TAPE OR PICTURE OF ELVIS. RIDICULOUS!

04-13-2004, 09:11 AM	#13
Kevin Kazan Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Apr 13, 2004 Location: Sao Paulo City, Brazil Posts: 5	Just read about I just read about "Eldin's" death on Cnn.com. We miss his character and we'll miss him, anyway.
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03-10-2005, 03:18 AM	#14
Miss Golden Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Posts: 1,231	Its been a year since the death of Pasterolli, RIP even though reports recently surfaced that he killed his girlfriend.