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Kazza · 12-02-2004, 10:54 AM

Jerry Orbach of 'Law & Order' Has Cancer

NEW YORK - "Law & Order" actor Jerry Orbach has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, his manager said.

"We expect he'll be fine. He's been playing golf, shooting his episodes and doing real well," manager Robert Malcolm told the New York Daily News for Thursday editions.

Orbach starred for 12 seasons in the original "Law & Order" series, but left to head the spin-off "Law & Order: Trial by Jury," set to debut next year.

So far, Orbach's illness has not disrupted production of the new show in any way, producer Dick Wolf said.

"We expect him to make a full and swift recovery, and while he is receiving treatment, we will work around his schedule," Wolf told the News.

Orbach began playing Detective Lennie Briscoe in 1992, the original show's third season.

Born in the Bronx, he was in the original cast of the off-off-Broadway hit "The Fantasticks" and has appeared in such films as "Dirty Dancing," "Prince of the City" and "Crimes and Misdemeanors."

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Liza · 12-02-2004, 03:15 PM

Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. He's great. Yeah, we all know him as the dad in Dirty Dancing, but to me he'll always be Lumiere.

Kazza · 12-02-2004, 03:27 PM

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Originally posted by Liza
Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. He's great. Yeah, we all know him as the dad in Dirty Dancing, but to me he'll always be Lumiere.

Did you got his autograph?

Brian · 12-02-2004, 04:26 PM

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Originally posted by Unmarried*happy
Did you got his autograph?

That's not her name on the autograph. Liza's name is Emily.

Liza · 12-02-2004, 10:36 PM

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Originally posted by Brian
That's not her name on the autograph. Liza's name is Emily.

Sorry to disappoint. I just pasted the first pic of him and Lumiere I came across. No clue who Tonia is or how she got his autograph

Kazza · 12-03-2004, 12:40 PM

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Originally posted by Liza
Sorry to disappoint. I just pasted the first pic of him and Lumiere I came across. No clue who Tonia is or how she got his autograph

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That's too bad but great anyways

Penny Lane · 12-04-2004, 04:48 PM

My dad is dying from the spread of prostate cancer so I hope that Jerry has a complete and full recovery! I love him in Dirty Dancing!

Jerry as Jake Houseman in DD

Liza · 12-04-2004, 09:02 PM

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Originally posted by Penny Lane
My dad is dying from the spread of prostate cancer so I hope that Jerry has a complete and full recovery!

I am so very sorry to hear that.

I'll keep him in my prayers.

Penny Lane · 12-04-2004, 09:56 PM

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Originally posted by Liza
I am so very sorry to hear that.

I'll keep him in my prayers.

Thanks Emily. I am just grateful that he is in very little pain. He is at home and bedridden. My Mom is taking care of him with help from Hospice. He is 82 years old. But this thread is about Jerry! Oh, how I wish him complete recovery! He's awesome!

Kazza · 12-05-2004, 07:24 PM

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Originally posted by Penny Lane
My dad is dying from the spread of prostate cancer so I hope that Jerry has a complete and full recovery! I love him in Dirty Dancing!

Jerry as Jake Houseman in DD

I'm sorry to hear that too. I'll keep him in my thoughts

Penny Lane · 12-05-2004, 10:00 PM

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Originally posted by Unmarried*happy
I'm sorry to hear that too. I'll keep him in my thoughts

Thanks! I really appreciate that!

12-02-2004, 10:54 AM	#1
Kazza Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 17, 2003 Posts: 3,244	Jerry Orbach diagnosed with cancer Jerry Orbach of 'Law & Order' Has Cancer NEW YORK - "Law & Order" actor Jerry Orbach has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, his manager said. "We expect he'll be fine. He's been playing golf, shooting his episodes and doing real well," manager Robert Malcolm told the New York Daily News for Thursday editions. Orbach starred for 12 seasons in the original "Law & Order" series, but left to head the spin-off "Law & Order: Trial by Jury," set to debut next year. So far, Orbach's illness has not disrupted production of the new show in any way, producer Dick Wolf said. "We expect him to make a full and swift recovery, and while he is receiving treatment, we will work around his schedule," Wolf told the News. Orbach began playing Detective Lennie Briscoe in 1992, the original show's third season. Born in the Bronx, he was in the original cast of the off-off-Broadway hit "The Fantasticks" and has appeared in such films as "Dirty Dancing," "Prince of the City" and "Crimes and Misdemeanors." ___

12-02-2004, 03:15 PM	#2
Liza BestYearsofOurLives Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 24, 2001 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 6,537	Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. He's great. Yeah, we all know him as the dad in Dirty Dancing, but to me he'll always be Lumiere. Attached Images

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Penny Lane Butter Pie Forum Icon Join Date: Jul 03, 2001 Location: Beneath the blue suburban skies Posts: 51,249	My dad is dying from the spread of prostate cancer so I hope that Jerry has a complete and full recovery! I love him in Dirty Dancing! Jerry as Jake Houseman in DD Attached Images
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