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JamesG · 06-14-2021, 03:47 AM

"Ryan's Hope's" John Gabriel Dead at 90
by Matt Webb Mitovich
June 13, 2021

Daytime-TV vet John Gabriel, who is perhaps best known to soap opera fans from his role as "Ryan’s Hope‘s" Dr. Seneca Beaulac, has died at age 90.

No details as to the date or cause of death were made available.

His daughter, actress Andrea Gabriel (Lost), shared the sad news via Instagram on Sunday.

“It is with an unspeakably heavy heart that I share the news of my father’s passing. John Gabriel was my hero, my role model, and my champion, but above all, my daddy…. I will love you forever.”

After starting his career with a couple decades’ worth of guest-starring roles (on series such as The Untouchables, 77 Sunset Strip and The Big Valley), Gabriel in 1973 landed a recurring gig on the sitcom "The Mary Tyler Moore Show", as WJM sports reporter Andy Rivers.

Not long after, Gabriel booked the role of Seneca on ABC’s "Ryan’s Hope", which he played for the better part of 14 years. His daytime soap credits also include "Generations" (as Vic Reynolds), "The Bold and the Beautiful" and "Days of Our Lives".

https://tvline.com/2021/06/13/ryans-...age-90-seneca/

AB · 06-14-2021, 04:40 PM

I remember watching him on Ryan's Hope with my grandmother many years ago. May he rest in peace.

06-14-2021, 03:47 AM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 56,951	John Gabriel (Andy Rivers) Dies at 90 *"Ryan's Hope's" John Gabriel Dead at 90* by Matt Webb Mitovich June 13, 2021 Daytime-TV vet John Gabriel, who is perhaps best known to soap opera fans from his role as "Ryan’s Hope‘s" Dr. Seneca Beaulac, has died at age 90. No details as to the date or cause of death were made available. His daughter, actress Andrea Gabriel (Lost), shared the sad news via Instagram on Sunday. “It is with an unspeakably heavy heart that I share the news of my father’s passing. John Gabriel was my hero, my role model, and my champion, but above all, my daddy…. I will love you forever.” After starting his career with a couple decades’ worth of guest-starring roles (on series such as The Untouchables, 77 Sunset Strip and The Big Valley), Gabriel in 1973 landed a recurring gig on the sitcom "The Mary Tyler Moore Show", as WJM sports reporter Andy Rivers. Not long after, Gabriel booked the role of Seneca on ABC’s "Ryan’s Hope", which he played for the better part of 14 years. His daytime soap credits also include "Generations" (as Vic Reynolds), "The Bold and the Beautiful" and "Days of Our Lives". https://tvline.com/2021/06/13/ryans-...age-90-seneca/ Attached Images

06-14-2021, 04:40 PM	#2
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,426	I remember watching him on Ryan's Hope with my grandmother many years ago. May he rest in peace.