Philip McKeon (Tommy Hyatt) 1964-2019 - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Zoneboy · 12-10-2019, 05:22 PM

https://people.com/tv/philip-mckeon-dies-at-age-55/

Child actor Philip McKeon has died. He was 55.

After battling a longtime illness, he died Tuesday morning in Texas, family spokesman Jeff Ballard confirmed to PEOPLE.

“We are all beyond heartbroken and devastated over Phil’s passing,” Ballard said in a statement. “His wonderful sense of humor, kindness and loyalty will be remembered by all who crossed his path in life.”

The elder brother of Facts of Life actress Nancy McKeon, Philip is best known for his role as Tommy Hyatt on Alice, in which he starred opposite Linda Lavin from 1976-1985. The CBS sitcom was based on Martin Scorsese’s 1974 rom-com Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore, in which Alfred Lutter played the titular character Alice Hyatt’s son Tommy. However, Philip replaced Lutter after the pilot.

Following his role on the sitcom, he worked at Los Angeles station KFWB News 98 in its news department for 10 years before later moving to Wimberly, Texas, where he hosted his own radio show and relocated to be closer to family. His other credits include the 1987 slasher film Return to Horror High and appearances in CHiPs, Fantasy Island and The Love Boat.

Philip is survived by Nancy and his mother, Barbara.

Heenan Fan · 12-10-2019, 06:27 PM

This is awful news. I was big fan of Philip and Nancy growing up. 55 is too young to go out. Tommy was a cool character, especially on those early seasons.

RIP Philip McKeon

Svenfan1234 · 12-10-2019, 06:57 PM

rusty spike · 12-10-2019, 07:03 PM

So sad.

May he rest in peace

80s_Fan · 12-10-2019, 07:48 PM

May He Rest In Peace

rcbrad · 12-10-2019, 08:11 PM

This is sad news. It is all the more shocking when people die at a young age!

Bonniegirl · 12-10-2019, 08:48 PM

I am too shocked to even know what to say!!

So very sad!!

thejasoomian · 12-10-2019, 08:53 PM

Sad. He’s been ill for awhile now.
No more pain.

OH Nuts! · 12-10-2019, 10:27 PM

Very sad. 55 is so young....

May he R.I.P.

jayman75 · 12-10-2019, 11:38 PM

Their father passed away just a few weeks ago... what a shame.

Did he never marry? The survivors list his mother and sister, so apparently he had no spouse or children.

Mr. Television · 12-11-2019, 01:09 AM

One year older than me. R.I.P. Philip.

dee2364 · 12-11-2019, 02:36 AM

I just got the news! I was thinking cancer (because of how young he was), but the reports are being vague about what he may have died from. (Just said that he was sick for a long time.) In any event, it's very shocking. I never imagined him dying so young.

MA · 12-11-2019, 06:11 AM

Does anyone know how he passed?

Road Dog · 12-11-2019, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by MA

Does anyone know how he passed?

One of the tabloid websites said he took his own life after years of battling depression. His beloved father passed away a few weeks ago and perhaps the loss was too much for Philip.

Chachi1985 · 12-11-2019, 11:57 AM

What a shock. One of my first crushes when I was young. Seemed like a great guy and was so handsome.

12-10-2019, 05:22 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: 34,416	Philip McKeon (Tommy Hyatt) 1964-2019 https://people.com/tv/philip-mckeon-dies-at-age-55/ Child actor Philip McKeon has died. He was 55. After battling a longtime illness, he died Tuesday morning in Texas, family spokesman Jeff Ballard confirmed to PEOPLE. “We are all beyond heartbroken and devastated over Phil’s passing,” Ballard said in a statement. “His wonderful sense of humor, kindness and loyalty will be remembered by all who crossed his path in life.” The elder brother of Facts of Life actress Nancy McKeon, Philip is best known for his role as Tommy Hyatt on Alice, in which he starred opposite Linda Lavin from 1976-1985. The CBS sitcom was based on Martin Scorsese’s 1974 rom-com Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore, in which Alfred Lutter played the titular character Alice Hyatt’s son Tommy. However, Philip replaced Lutter after the pilot. Following his role on the sitcom, he worked at Los Angeles station KFWB News 98 in its news department for 10 years before later moving to Wimberly, Texas, where he hosted his own radio show and relocated to be closer to family. His other credits include the 1987 slasher film Return to Horror High and appearances in CHiPs, Fantasy Island and The Love Boat. Philip is survived by Nancy and his mother, Barbara.

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12-10-2019, 07:48 PM	#5
80s_Fan Healthcare_Clerk Senior Member Join Date: May 26, 2004 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 1,697	So Sad May He Rest In Peace

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jayman75 I Love the 80s! Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 27, 2000 Location: THE GREAT UNITED STATES Posts: 3,809	Their father passed away just a few weeks ago... what a shame. Did he never marry? The survivors list his mother and sister, so apparently he had no spouse or children.
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Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,132	One year older than me. R.I.P. Philip.
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12-10-2019, 06:27 PM	#2
Heenan Fan Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Oct 19, 2016 Posts: 6,001	This is awful news. I was big fan of Philip and Nancy growing up. 55 is too young to go out. Tommy was a cool character, especially on those early seasons. RIP Philip McKeon

12-10-2019, 07:03 PM	#4
rusty spike Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 08, 2015 Location: Southwest Posts: 1,124	So sad. May he rest in peace

12-10-2019, 08:11 PM	#6
rcbrad Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 21, 2007 Posts: 479	This is sad news. It is all the more shocking when people die at a young age!

12-10-2019, 08:48 PM	#7
Bonniegirl AKA Hazel Horvath Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 10, 2014 Posts: 65,863	I am too shocked to even know what to say!! So very sad!!

12-10-2019, 08:53 PM	#8
thejasoomian Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 15, 2019 Posts: 329	Sad. He’s been ill for awhile now. No more pain.

12-10-2019, 10:27 PM	#9
OH Nuts! Member Forum King Join Date: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 133,383	Very sad. 55 is so young.... May he R.I.P.

12-11-2019, 02:36 AM	#12
dee2364 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Feb 20, 2019 Posts: 643	I just got the news! I was thinking cancer (because of how young he was), but the reports are being vague about what he may have died from. (Just said that he was sick for a long time.) In any event, it's very shocking. I never imagined him dying so young.

12-11-2019, 06:11 AM	#13
MA Member Moderator Forum Idol Join Date: May 20, 2017 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 127,643	Does anyone know how he passed?
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12-11-2019, 11:57 AM	#15
Chachi1985 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Dec 11, 2019 Location: Boston Posts: 20	What a shock. One of my first crushes when I was young. Seemed like a great guy and was so handsome.