Actor William Pierson died! - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Janet&Jack · 09-05-2004, 12:23 PM

William Pierson, a raspy-voiced movie, television, and stage actor perhaps best remembered for his roles as Marko the Mailman in the Billy Wilder film classic "Stalag 17", and for his role as "Dean Travers" in the popular 1970s tv comedy "Three's Company", has died. He was 78.

Pierson died from respiratory problems on Aug. 27 at Valley View Center in Newton, N..J.

R.I.P.

Jack&Janet lover · 09-05-2004, 01:47 PM

How sad

R.I.P."Dean Travers"
William Pierson

Janet Tripper · 09-05-2004, 01:53 PM

Aww~ That is so sad!

R.I.P!!!

Mr. Television · 09-05-2004, 02:01 PM

RI.P. William Pierson. You gave me so many laughs as Dean Travers. You will be missed.

I Love John Ritter · 09-05-2004, 02:59 PM

That's really sad.

I had no idea.
William Pierson, you made me laugh as Dean Travers! R.I.P

MRS. Ralph Furley · 09-05-2004, 03:42 PM

OH HE WAS SO FUNNY, RIP.

Skywalker · 09-05-2004, 03:48 PM

Thats sad! R.I.P. William.

Janet McFarland · 09-05-2004, 03:54 PM

R.I.P William Pierson

Janet&Jack · 09-05-2004, 05:33 PM

Now "Jack" and "Dean Travers" are together again. R.I.P.

Terri Cardellini · 09-05-2004, 07:09 PM

omg wow

R.I.P

Pavan · 09-05-2004, 07:20 PM

R.I.P. "Dean Travers"

dandelion wine · 09-05-2004, 09:14 PM

I thought he was really, really funny.. Rest in peace, Dean.

jjlover · 09-06-2004, 02:49 PM

So Sad.

R.I.P.

Honey Bear · 09-06-2004, 03:17 PM

Dean Travers was a hilarious character. William Pierson, you will be missed. R.I.P.

Sean Snow · 09-06-2004, 04:53 PM

Aw, I really enjoyed his appearances as Dean Travers.

Rest in peace, William Pierson.

09-05-2004, 12:23 PM	#1
Janet&Jack ILoveJohnRitter Occasional Poster Join Date: Apr 12, 2004 Location: Jack's Bedroom! Posts: 48	Actor William Pierson died! William Pierson, a raspy-voiced movie, television, and stage actor perhaps best remembered for his roles as Marko the Mailman in the Billy Wilder film classic "Stalag 17", and for his role as "Dean Travers" in the popular 1970s tv comedy "Three's Company", has died. He was 78. Pierson died from respiratory problems on Aug. 27 at Valley View Center in Newton, N..J. R.I.P.

09-05-2004, 01:53 PM	#3
Janet Tripper Mr. & Mrs. Tripper<3 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 03, 2003 Location: Next door to Mr. and Mrs. Tripper <3 Posts: 2,530	Aww~ That is so sad! R.I.P!!!
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09-05-2004, 02:01 PM	#4
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09-05-2004, 02:59 PM	#5
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09-05-2004, 07:09 PM	#10
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09-05-2004, 01:47 PM	#2
Jack&Janet lover Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Aug 19, 2004 Location: Rialto Posts: 29	How sad R.I.P."Dean Travers" William Pierson

09-05-2004, 03:42 PM	#6
MRS. Ralph Furley Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 15, 2004 Location: Knocking on apt 201's door! Posts: 133	OH HE WAS SO FUNNY, RIP.

09-05-2004, 03:48 PM	#7
Skywalker Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 04, 2003 Posts: 14,205	Thats sad! R.I.P. William.

09-05-2004, 03:54 PM	#8
Janet McFarland Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 09, 2004 Posts: 4,344	R.I.P William Pierson

09-05-2004, 05:33 PM	#9
Janet&Jack ILoveJohnRitter Occasional Poster Join Date: Apr 12, 2004 Location: Jack's Bedroom! Posts: 48	Now "Jack" and "Dean Travers" are together again. R.I.P.

09-05-2004, 07:20 PM	#11
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09-05-2004, 09:14 PM	#12
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09-06-2004, 02:49 PM	#13
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09-06-2004, 03:17 PM	#14
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09-06-2004, 04:53 PM	#15
Sean Snow moo Forum Fanatic Join Date: May 06, 2001 Location: Georgia Posts: 10,407	Aw, I really enjoyed his appearances as Dean Travers. Rest in peace, William Pierson.
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