"Beverly Hills, 90210" Actor Joe E. Tata Dies at 85 - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

JamesG · 08-25-2022, 02:31 PM

"Beverly Hills, 90210's" Joe E. Tata Dead at 85 — Read Ian Ziering's Tribute
by Ryan Schwartz
August 25, 2022

The "Beverly Hills, 90210" family has lost another beloved cast member. Joe E. Tata, who played Peach Pit owner Nat Bussichio, has died at the age of 85.

“In the last few months we’ve lost Jessica Klein, one of 90210‘s most prolific writers and producers, Denise Dowse, who played Mrs. Teasley, and now I’m very sad to say Joe E. Tata has passed away,” Ian Ziering wrote on Instagram.

“Joey was truly an OG. I remember seeing him on The Rockford Files with James Garner years before we worked together on 90210. He was often one of the background villains in the original Batman series.”

“One of the happiest people I’ve ever worked with, he was as generous with his wisdom as he was with his kindness,” Ziering continued. “Though the Peach Pit was a 90210 set, it often felt like the backdrop to the Joe E. Tata show. The stories of days gone by that he would share, incredible experiences in the entertainment industry that he was a part of, would keep us all captivated. He may have been in the back of many scenes, but he was a leading force, especially to us guys, on how to appreciate the gift that 90210 was.

My smile dims today, but basking in fond memories moves him from my eyes to my heart where he will always be. My sincere condolences go out to his family and friends, and everyone else he was dear to.”

https://tvline.com/2022/08/25/beverl...-nat-obituary/

TVShowAddict · 08-25-2022, 03:49 PM

That sucks! I enjoyed his character on the show! At least he lived a long blessed life! Rest in peace Joseph

08-25-2022, 02:31 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,121	"Beverly Hills, 90210" Actor Joe E. Tata Dies at 85 *"Beverly Hills, 90210's" Joe E. Tata Dead at 85 — Read Ian Ziering's Tribute* by Ryan Schwartz August 25, 2022 The "Beverly Hills, 90210" family has lost another beloved cast member. Joe E. Tata, who played Peach Pit owner Nat Bussichio, has died at the age of 85. “In the last few months we’ve lost Jessica Klein, one of 90210‘s most prolific writers and producers, Denise Dowse, who played Mrs. Teasley, and now I’m very sad to say Joe E. Tata has passed away,” Ian Ziering wrote on Instagram. “Joey was truly an OG. I remember seeing him on The Rockford Files with James Garner years before we worked together on 90210. He was often one of the background villains in the original Batman series.” “One of the happiest people I’ve ever worked with, he was as generous with his wisdom as he was with his kindness,” Ziering continued. “Though the Peach Pit was a 90210 set, it often felt like the backdrop to the Joe E. Tata show. The stories of days gone by that he would share, incredible experiences in the entertainment industry that he was a part of, would keep us all captivated. He may have been in the back of many scenes, but he was a leading force, especially to us guys, on how to appreciate the gift that 90210 was. My smile dims today, but basking in fond memories moves him from my eyes to my heart where he will always be. My sincere condolences go out to his family and friends, and everyone else he was dear to.” https://tvline.com/2022/08/25/beverl...-nat-obituary/ Attached Images

08-25-2022, 03:49 PM	#2
TVShowAddict Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 12, 2018 Posts: 298	That sucks! I enjoyed his character on the show! At least he lived a long blessed life! Rest in peace Joseph