Jerry Orbach's Family Feuding over Estate - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 08-10-2008, 09:51 PM

http://www.nypost.com/seven/08102008...854.htm?page=0

Chris Orbach -- son of the late "Law & Order" actor Jerry Orbach -- lit into his stepmother for allegedly cutting Jerry's spawn out of his $10 million estate.

In a letter obtained by the NY Post, Chris calls Elaine Cancilla-Orbach "a double-dealing, lying, scheming, miserable fool" -- and says all he's been left with are few CDs, two sweaters, a pool cue and a pocketknife.

Chris also blasts Elaine's decision to donate his father's eyes, saying, "Having to leave my father's deathbed so that some guy with an ice box could shuck his eyes out while they were fresh still makes me sick and furious to this day."

Elaine says Chris is full of bull, noting that Chris was never aware of Jerry's wish to donate his eyes upon his death.

Schmoopie · 08-10-2008, 09:57 PM

I think donating organs is a very classy thing to do. It gives new life to others. And now that he knows about the organ donation wishes, I think he should honor that and the fact that his dad wanted to help others. I miss Jerry Orbach. I loved him in "Law and Order" and in the movie "Dirty Dancing."

Brian Damage · 08-10-2008, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Schmoopie

I think donating organs is a very classy thing to do. It gives new life to others. And now that he knows about the organ donation wishes, I think he should honor that and the fact that his dad wanted to help others. I miss Jerry Orbach. I loved him in "Law and Order" and in the movie "Dirty Dancing."

I agree with you. It is sad when families start fighting over money.

catlover79 · 08-10-2008, 10:33 PM

Awww...I LOVED Jerry Orbach (and his character, Lenny Briscoe)!! It's so sad that his family is divided like this. What a shame.

Janice · 08-11-2008, 02:16 AM

I'm surprised he didn't have a larger estate. I'm wondering if he willed all his money to his wife and not his children. That strikes me as odd if that's the case. The wife can't cut him out of his estate, as the son is claiming. They have to abide by Jerry's will.

08-10-2008, 09:51 PM	#1
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	Jerry Orbach's Family Feuding over Estate http://www.nypost.com/seven/08102008...854.htm?page=0 Chris Orbach -- son of the late "Law & Order" actor Jerry Orbach -- lit into his stepmother for allegedly cutting Jerry's spawn out of his $10 million estate. In a letter obtained by the NY Post, Chris calls Elaine Cancilla-Orbach "a double-dealing, lying, scheming, miserable fool" -- and says all he's been left with are few CDs, two sweaters, a pool cue and a pocketknife. Chris also blasts Elaine's decision to donate his father's eyes, saying, "Having to leave my father's deathbed so that some guy with an ice box could shuck his eyes out while they were fresh still makes me sick and furious to this day." Elaine says Chris is full of bull, noting that Chris was never aware of Jerry's wish to donate his eyes upon his death.
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08-10-2008, 09:57 PM	#2
Schmoopie Keep Calm and Love Snoopy Forum Star Join Date: Jul 13, 2008 Location: Lynnwood, Washington Posts: 15,697	I think donating organs is a very classy thing to do. It gives new life to others. And now that he knows about the organ donation wishes, I think he should honor that and the fact that his dad wanted to help others. I miss Jerry Orbach. I loved him in "Law and Order" and in the movie "Dirty Dancing."
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catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	Awww...I LOVED Jerry Orbach (and his character, Lenny Briscoe)!! It's so sad that his family is divided like this. What a shame.
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08-11-2008, 02:16 AM	#5
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	I'm surprised he didn't have a larger estate. I'm wondering if he willed all his money to his wife and not his children. That strikes me as odd if that's the case. The wife can't cut him out of his estate, as the son is claiming. They have to abide by Jerry's will.