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Brian Damage · 06-02-2006, 04:59 PM

I just got the news at work

KristinHerreraFan · 06-02-2006, 05:00 PM

Brian Damage · 06-02-2006, 05:01 PM

LOS ANGELES, California (AP) -- Jaleel White, who
played 'nerdy neighbor Steve Urkel on "Family Matters"
found dead Monday. He was 29 years old.White was
pronounced dead on arrival after admission to an LA
hospital early Monday morning. The death is being
investigated as a suicide.Born Jaleel Ahmad White, he
began his career at the age of three acting in
television commercials, before landing guest spots on
shows such as "The Jeffersons" and "Mr. Belvedere." It
was in 1989 that White landed the role that would make
him famous, playing wacky neighbor 'Steve Urkel' on
the ABC program "Family Matters." Following the
cancellation of "Family Matters" in 1997, friends
claim White became obsessed with the character, and
grew despondent, despite further successes as star and
producer of the UPN sitcom "Grownups", and as a writer
for NBA.com Neighbor and friend, Bradley Spencer
alerted police after hearing what he described as "a
loud bang" coming from White's Los Angeles apartment.
Authorities state that upon entering the home they
discovered a young African-American male with an
apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.
Also found was a note, which read simply "Did I do
that?", a popular catchphrase from the show. "Jaleel
was an uncommonly good man, an exceptional role model
and a great comedic actor," said William Bickley, who
created the series,and Thomas L. Miller, one of the
executive producers, in a joint statement."We feel
privileged to have known him and worked with him.
He'll be missed and remembered every day by his many,
many friends," they said. Actress Kellie Williams --
Laura Winslow on the series -- described White as a
consummate professional actor. "Everyone adored him,"
she said. "We have all lost a dear, dear brother,"
said Reginald VelJohnson, who played Carl Winslow.
White, an only child, is survived by "cousins, aunts,
uncles, and wonderful friends," Bickley said.

PrettyinPink55 · 06-02-2006, 05:09 PM

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I thought this was a joke or something!!! But OH MY!!!!!

Pavan · 06-02-2006, 05:11 PM

Brian Damage, I think someone is pulling your neck because this hoax has been going on for years:
http://www.museumofhoaxes.com/hoax/w...ents/1559/P20/

PrettyinPink55 · 06-02-2006, 05:11 PM

I can't find this news anywhere: What is the link?

Pavan · 06-02-2006, 05:13 PM

It is not true.

PrettyinPink55 · 06-02-2006, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pavanbadal

It is not true.

Thanks for the link, pav!

Brian Damage · 06-02-2006, 05:17 PM

I believe it was a hoax too. I apologize for posting that. A person who works for Good Morning America gave me that and I was shocked, but upon further reading. I was bamboozled I believe. I apologize.

PrettyinPink55 · 06-02-2006, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian Damage

I believe it was a hoax too. I apologize for posting that. A person who works for Good Morning America gave me that and I was shocked, but upon further reading. I was bamboozled I believe. I apologize.

That's okay

!

I just find it so horrible that somone would fake his death and a write press release and everything!!

That's just sick!

Brian Damage · 06-02-2006, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PrettyinPink55

That's okay

!

I just find it so horrible that somone would fake his death and a while press release and everything!!

That's just sick!

Well it fooled Good Morning America, so I don't feel as bad. lol

PrettyinPink55 · 06-02-2006, 05:36 PM

I meant write not while lol...

rusyd · 06-02-2006, 09:40 PM

I'm glad it's a hoax but what a terrible thing to hoax about. Just like Elizabeth Taylor's supposed death.

Janice · 06-02-2006, 09:44 PM

I heard about this hoax on the car radio today. I'm glad it's not true.

TJL · 06-02-2006, 10:11 PM

Yeah, i kind of figured it was fake. The suicide note (Did I do that?) kind of gave it away.

Nice touch though. Very dark.

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TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	Yeah, i kind of figured it was fake. The suicide note (Did I do that?) kind of gave it away. Nice touch though. Very dark.
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06-02-2006, 05:01 PM	#3
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	LOS ANGELES, California (AP) -- Jaleel White, who played 'nerdy neighbor Steve Urkel on "Family Matters" found dead Monday. He was 29 years old.White was pronounced dead on arrival after admission to an LA hospital early Monday morning. The death is being investigated as a suicide.Born Jaleel Ahmad White, he began his career at the age of three acting in television commercials, before landing guest spots on shows such as "The Jeffersons" and "Mr. Belvedere." It was in 1989 that White landed the role that would make him famous, playing wacky neighbor 'Steve Urkel' on the ABC program "Family Matters." Following the cancellation of "Family Matters" in 1997, friends claim White became obsessed with the character, and grew despondent, despite further successes as star and producer of the UPN sitcom "Grownups", and as a writer for NBA.com Neighbor and friend, Bradley Spencer alerted police after hearing what he described as "a loud bang" coming from White's Los Angeles apartment. Authorities state that upon entering the home they discovered a young African-American male with an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. Also found was a note, which read simply "Did I do that?", a popular catchphrase from the show. "Jaleel was an uncommonly good man, an exceptional role model and a great comedic actor," said William Bickley, who created the series,and Thomas L. Miller, one of the executive producers, in a joint statement."We feel privileged to have known him and worked with him. He'll be missed and remembered every day by his many, many friends," they said. Actress Kellie Williams -- Laura Winslow on the series -- described White as a consummate professional actor. "Everyone adored him," she said. "We have all lost a dear, dear brother," said Reginald VelJohnson, who played Carl Winslow. White, an only child, is survived by "cousins, aunts, uncles, and wonderful friends," Bickley said.

06-02-2006, 05:13 PM	#7
Pavan SO News/Reviews Director Administrator Forum Superstar Join Date: Feb 17, 2000 Location: Linden, NJ (Where Hal Linden got his last name from!) Posts: 26,821	It is not true.

06-02-2006, 05:17 PM	#9
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	I believe it was a hoax too. I apologize for posting that. A person who works for Good Morning America gave me that and I was shocked, but upon further reading. I was bamboozled I believe. I apologize.

06-02-2006, 05:36 PM	#12
PrettyinPink55 Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 11, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 24,601	I meant write not while lol...

06-02-2006, 09:40 PM	#13
rusyd Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Mar 30, 2004 Posts: 13,505	I'm glad it's a hoax but what a terrible thing to hoax about. Just like Elizabeth Taylor's supposed death.

06-02-2006, 09:44 PM	#14
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	I heard about this hoax on the car radio today. I'm glad it's not true.