Jerry Orbach has died at Age 67 - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brent88 · 12-29-2004, 11:15 AM

I hope I spelled the last name right... MSNBC just reported he died of prostate cancer. I knew he had it, but I thought he would get treated.

jayman75 · 12-29-2004, 11:45 AM

They were much more encouraging about this recently. I didn't know he was that sick.

From Yahoo...

NEW YORK - "Law & Order" star Jerry Orbach has died of prostate cancer at 69, a representative of the show said Wednesday.

Orbach died Tuesday night in Manhattan after several weeks of treatment, Audrey Davis of the public relations agency Lippin Group said.

When his illness was diagnosed, he had begun production on NBC's upcoming spinoff "Law & Order: Trial By Jury," after 12 seasons playing Detective Lennie Briscoe in the original series. His return to the new show had been expected early next year.

On Broadway, the Bronx-born Orbach starred in hit musicals including "Carnival," "Promises, Promises" (for which he won a Tony Award), "Chicago" and "42nd Street."

Among his film appearances were roles in "Dirty Dancing," "Prince of the City" and "Crimes and Misdemeanors."

MariposaLKB · 12-29-2004, 11:50 AM

Wow, I had not heard this before! He will be missed--a great actor and a wonderful singer as well! RIP Jerry!

Julius · 12-29-2004, 01:00 PM

AP story: http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories...MPLATE=DEFAULT , Reuters: http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.j...toryID=7201420 , NBC Law and Order site: http://www.nbc.com/Law_&_Order/index.html , MSNBC: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6765565/ , IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001583/?...bg__;fc=1;ft=5 Post your thoughts about Jerry here.

Julius · 12-29-2004, 01:09 PM

More info: http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/...hreadid=128501

Luckymama58 · 12-29-2004, 01:18 PM

I was just on Yahoo News checking the College game scores for my son and I saw the news, apparently it just happened not long ago. This world will not be the same without his wit and grace. Jerry will live on in his work, not only Law and Order, but the plethora of movies he was in. A great talent taken from us way too soon. Rest in Peace, Jerry

Yahoo News, Jerry Orbach dead at 69

Miss Golden · 12-29-2004, 01:28 PM

I did not realize his cancer was so advanced.

RIP - Jerry Orbach

I wonder what will happen to Law and Order: Trial by Jury.

Miss Golden · 12-29-2004, 01:29 PM

I did not realize his cancer was so advanced.

RIP - Jerry Orbach

I wonder what will happen to Law and Order: Trial by Jury.

isiahthomas · 12-29-2004, 01:30 PM

RIP Jerry. I liked his character on the show. I remember when i first saw him in Dirty Dancing movie.

Zoneboy · 12-29-2004, 02:32 PM

Very sad news, I first learned of his illness less than a month ago & the prognosis was for a full recovery. According to AP, Jerry will be seen in the first few episodes of Trial By Jury & from there, is anyone's guess.

Julius · 12-29-2004, 02:49 PM

VETERAN'S DAY
10pm ET 2004-12-29 WAR. WHAT IS IT GOOD FOR? -- When a highly confrontational peace activist is found strangled to death, Detectives Briscoe (Jerry Orbach) and Green (Jesse L. Martin) investigate the homicide, discovering that in his final hours the victim was involved in several verbal disputes with police and a local armed forces veteran - Dan Silva (guest star TBD). However, when their investigation uncovers a previous confrontation between the victim and Silva, the detectives believe the homicide to be linked to the veteran's hatred over the victim's beliefs, which he felt were anti-American. Sam Waterston, Elisabeth Rohm, Fred Thompson and S.Epatha Merkerson also star. TV-14 Law and Order also airs on TNT: http://www.tnt.tv/Title/Display/0,5918,333808,00.html

GARFIELDKOOL · 12-29-2004, 02:57 PM

I'm sorry to hear that. I just heard not long ago he had cancer. I thought he would beat it.

EricIdlefan · 12-29-2004, 03:19 PM

He just found out he had that just later in October or early November. Prostate like Pancreas cancer happens so early and then it seems no cure for it and die all of a sudden.

CheersChild4life · 12-30-2004, 12:18 AM

What a shame. He was soo great. RIP!

marvin g · 12-31-2004, 10:15 AM

Sad news. Thank God for reruns!

12-29-2004, 11:15 AM	#1
Brent88 Member Forum Star Join Date: Aug 01, 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 16,174	Jerry Orbach has died at Age 67 I hope I spelled the last name right... MSNBC just reported he died of prostate cancer. I knew he had it, but I thought he would get treated.
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12-29-2004, 11:45 AM	#2
jayman75 I Love the 80s! Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 27, 2000 Location: THE GREAT UNITED STATES Posts: 3,809	They were much more encouraging about this recently. I didn't know he was that sick. From Yahoo... NEW YORK - "Law & Order" star Jerry Orbach has died of prostate cancer at 69, a representative of the show said Wednesday. Orbach died Tuesday night in Manhattan after several weeks of treatment, Audrey Davis of the public relations agency Lippin Group said. When his illness was diagnosed, he had begun production on NBC's upcoming spinoff "Law & Order: Trial By Jury," after 12 seasons playing Detective Lennie Briscoe in the original series. His return to the new show had been expected early next year. On Broadway, the Bronx-born Orbach starred in hit musicals including "Carnival," "Promises, Promises" (for which he won a Tony Award), "Chicago" and "42nd Street." Among his film appearances were roles in "Dirty Dancing," "Prince of the City" and "Crimes and Misdemeanors."
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12-29-2004, 11:50 AM	#3
MariposaLKB She flies alone Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 06, 2001 Location: The great unknown Posts: 3,436	OMG OMG OMG! Wow, I had not heard this before! He will be missed--a great actor and a wonderful singer as well! RIP Jerry!
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12-29-2004, 01:00 PM	#4
Julius Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 16, 2004 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 349	(CORRECTED) 'Law & Order' Star Jerry Orbach Dies at 69 AP story: http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories...MPLATE=DEFAULT , Reuters: http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.j...toryID=7201420 , NBC Law and Order site: http://www.nbc.com/Law_&_Order/index.html , MSNBC: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6765565/ , IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001583/?...bg__;fc=1;ft=5 Post your thoughts about Jerry here.
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12-29-2004, 01:09 PM	#5
Julius Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 16, 2004 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 349	'Law & Order' Star Jerry Orbach Dies at 69 More info: http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/...hreadid=128501

12-29-2004, 01:18 PM	#6
Luckymama58 Math Geeks Unite! Senior Member Join Date: Mar 18, 2001 Location: In my rock and roll fantasy Posts: 2,553	In Shock! I was just on Yahoo News checking the College game scores for my son and I saw the news, apparently it just happened not long ago. This world will not be the same without his wit and grace. Jerry will live on in his work, not only Law and Order, but the plethora of movies he was in. A great talent taken from us way too soon. Rest in Peace, Jerry Yahoo News, Jerry Orbach dead at 69
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12-29-2004, 01:28 PM	#7
Miss Golden Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Posts: 1,231	I did not realize his cancer was so advanced. RIP - Jerry Orbach I wonder what will happen to Law and Order: Trial by Jury.

12-29-2004, 01:29 PM	#8
Miss Golden Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Posts: 1,231	I did not realize his cancer was so advanced. RIP - Jerry Orbach I wonder what will happen to Law and Order: Trial by Jury.

12-29-2004, 01:30 PM	#9
isiahthomas Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Aug 20, 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 10,704	RIP Jerry. I liked his character on the show. I remember when i first saw him in Dirty Dancing movie.

12-29-2004, 02:32 PM	#10
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: 34,375	Very sad news, I first learned of his illness less than a month ago & the prognosis was for a full recovery. According to AP, Jerry will be seen in the first few episodes of Trial By Jury & from there, is anyone's guess.
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12-29-2004, 02:49 PM	#11
Julius Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 16, 2004 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 349	Tonight's Law and Order episode on NBC (RERUN) VETERAN'S DAY 10pm ET 2004-12-29 WAR. WHAT IS IT GOOD FOR? -- When a highly confrontational peace activist is found strangled to death, Detectives Briscoe (Jerry Orbach) and Green (Jesse L. Martin) investigate the homicide, discovering that in his final hours the victim was involved in several verbal disputes with police and a local armed forces veteran - Dan Silva (guest star TBD). However, when their investigation uncovers a previous confrontation between the victim and Silva, the detectives believe the homicide to be linked to the veteran's hatred over the victim's beliefs, which he felt were anti-American. Sam Waterston, Elisabeth Rohm, Fred Thompson and S.Epatha Merkerson also star. TV-14 Law and Order also airs on TNT: http://www.tnt.tv/Title/Display/0,5918,333808,00.html

12-29-2004, 02:57 PM	#12
GARFIELDKOOL Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 02, 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 7,204	I'm sorry to hear that. I just heard not long ago he had cancer. I thought he would beat it.

12-29-2004, 03:19 PM	#13
EricIdlefan USA 250th! Forum Addict Join Date: Oct 12, 2003 Location: East TN Posts: 68,236	He just found out he had that just later in October or early November. Prostate like Pancreas cancer happens so early and then it seems no cure for it and die all of a sudden.
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12-30-2004, 12:18 AM	#14
CheersChild4life Absolutely Fabulous Senior Member Join Date: Nov 23, 2002 Location: Somwhere Fabulous Posts: 2,814	What a shame. He was soo great. RIP!

12-31-2004, 10:15 AM	#15
marvin g Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 30, 2003 Location: Chicago,IL Posts: 1,217	Sad news. Thank God for reruns!