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Zoneboy · 11-16-2009, 11:32 PM

Dennis Cole, chiseled blonde actor who appeared in dozens of TV shows throughout the '60s and '70s, died Nov. 15 in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. He was 69.
Born in Detroit, Cole got his start as a model and stuntman before starting his acting career on soap "Paradise Bay."

He played a hunky detective in "Felony Squad," leading to roles in series such as "Bracken's World" and "Bearcats!"

Among his TV series credits are "Medical Center," "Barnaby Jones," "Police Story," "Love American Style," "Love Boat," "Streets of San Francisco" and "Police Woman." While appearing on "Charlie's Angels," he met and married Smith, to whom he was married until 1981.

In the 1980s, he moved on to appear on "The Young and the Restless," "Murder, She Wrote," and "Baywatch." He also worked on stage in plays including "The Tender Trap," "Lovers and Other Strangers" and "The Boys in the Band."

Cole was injured while performing on a national tour of "Victor/Victoria" and spent three years recovering. After his recovery, he worked in the real estate business in Florida.

In 1991, his son Joe was killed in an attempted robbery, and Dennis Cole later worked with the Nicole Simpson family to raise awareness for victims of crime as well as with charities including the Cancer Society and the Arthritis and Cystic Fibrosis foundations.

He is survived by a brother.

http://www.variety.com/article/VR111...goryid=25&cs=1

Zoneboy · 11-16-2009, 11:37 PM

That's 3...

Dennis Cole

Ken Ober

Edward Woodward

Marvo301 · 11-16-2009, 11:38 PM

Dennis Cole

Zoneboy · 11-16-2009, 11:51 PM

catlover79 · 11-17-2009, 01:57 AM

Oh, I remember him!! He was Jaclyn Smith's one-time husband and guested on a couple of Charlie's Angels episodes. He replaced John McCook (now Eric on Bold & Beautiful) as Lance Prentiss on Young & Restless back in 1980. I was sorry to read of his personal problems in his later life (like the murder of his son, which I don't think was ever solved). May Mr. Cole

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James28 · 11-17-2009, 01:59 AM

tv star collector · 11-17-2009, 09:27 AM

The article doesn't mention a cause of death. Does anyone know?

catlover79 · 11-17-2009, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by tv star collector

The article doesn't mention a cause of death. Does anyone know?

I've read several articles of his passing online and they all said cause of death was not released at press time.

Heidi Dawn · 11-17-2009, 01:47 PM

Dennis appeared with Jaclyn on an episode of 'The Love Boat'. He also appeared on 'Three's Company' as an actor that Terri fell for.

Scoobiedoo30 · 11-17-2009, 02:00 PM

R.I.P.

JT · 11-17-2009, 02:33 PM

RIP

I always loved his guest appearances on various 70s shows.

He was also very, very gorgeous.

catlover79 · 11-17-2009, 02:40 PM

Do you know what else is really sad? His own official website hasn't even reported his death!!

http://denniscole.com

JT · 11-17-2009, 03:01 PM

I'm not surprised. The latest News item is from 2005, so I don't think that there's anyone maintaining it and keeping it up to date.

catlover79 · 11-17-2009, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by JT

I'm not surprised. The latest News item is from 2005, so I don't think that there's anyone maintaining it and keeping it up to date.

True, but you'd think someone would be able to get into it and get it up to date. Oh well...

11-16-2009, 11:32 PM	#1
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: 34,346	Actor Dennis Cole Dies at 69 Dennis Cole, chiseled blonde actor who appeared in dozens of TV shows throughout the '60s and '70s, died Nov. 15 in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. He was 69. Born in Detroit, Cole got his start as a model and stuntman before starting his acting career on soap "Paradise Bay." He played a hunky detective in "Felony Squad," leading to roles in series such as "Bracken's World" and "Bearcats!" Among his TV series credits are "Medical Center," "Barnaby Jones," "Police Story," "Love American Style," "Love Boat," "Streets of San Francisco" and "Police Woman." While appearing on "Charlie's Angels," he met and married Smith, to whom he was married until 1981. In the 1980s, he moved on to appear on "The Young and the Restless," "Murder, She Wrote," and "Baywatch." He also worked on stage in plays including "The Tender Trap," "Lovers and Other Strangers" and "The Boys in the Band." Cole was injured while performing on a national tour of "Victor/Victoria" and spent three years recovering. After his recovery, he worked in the real estate business in Florida. In 1991, his son Joe was killed in an attempted robbery, and Dennis Cole later worked with the Nicole Simpson family to raise awareness for victims of crime as well as with charities including the Cancer Society and the Arthritis and Cystic Fibrosis foundations. He is survived by a brother. http://www.variety.com/article/VR111...goryid=25&cs=1
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11-16-2009, 11:38 PM	#3
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11-17-2009, 01:57 AM	#5
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	Oh, I remember him!! He was Jaclyn Smith's one-time husband and guested on a couple of Charlie's Angels episodes. He replaced John McCook (now Eric on Bold & Beautiful) as Lance Prentiss on Young & Restless back in 1980. I was sorry to read of his personal problems in his later life (like the murder of his son, which I don't think was ever solved). May Mr. Cole .
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11-17-2009, 01:47 PM	#9
Heidi Dawn Muppets Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 01, 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 883	Dennis appeared with Jaclyn on an episode of 'The Love Boat'. He also appeared on 'Three's Company' as an actor that Terri fell for.
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11-17-2009, 02:00 PM	#10
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11-16-2009, 11:37 PM	#2
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: 34,346	That's 3... Dennis Cole Ken Ober Edward Woodward

11-16-2009, 11:51 PM	#4
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: 34,346

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11-17-2009, 09:27 AM	#7
tv star collector I Love Susie Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 18, 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 4,486	The article doesn't mention a cause of death. Does anyone know?

11-17-2009, 02:33 PM	#11
JT Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 29, 2001 Location: USA Posts: 7,223	RIP I always loved his guest appearances on various 70s shows. He was also very, very gorgeous.
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11-17-2009, 02:40 PM	#12
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	Do you know what else is really sad? His own official website hasn't even reported his death!! http://denniscole.com

11-17-2009, 03:01 PM	#13
JT Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 29, 2001 Location: USA Posts: 7,223	I'm not surprised. The latest News item is from 2005, so I don't think that there's anyone maintaining it and keeping it up to date.