The District's Lynne Thigpen has died at age 54, very shocking - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Pavan · 03-13-2003, 05:29 PM

Lynne Thigpen, who played computer expert Ella Farmer on CBS drama The District, passed away suddenly late Wednesday night in Los Angeles. She was 54.

Production on The District has been suspended.

Thigpen -- who garnered a Tony Award (An American Daughter), two Obie Awards (Jar the Floor and Boesman and Lena) and a Los Angeles Critics Award (Fences) for her stage performances -- brought her talents to television on such series as Law & Order, L.A. Law and Thirtysomething. But younger viewers may best remember her as the chief on PBS’ colorful tween programs, Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego? and Where in Time Is Carmen Sandiego?.

"We are all in shock and in mourning," said John Wirth, executive producer of The District. "The beauty, compassion and talent that you saw on the screen was not just superb acting. It was the very essence of this wonderful woman. We will miss her terribly."

Thigpen’s other television credits include Hallmark Hall of Fame presentations Night Ride Home and The Boys Next Door, among others. As well as a 1998 TV-Movie with John Ritter, Katey Sagal, and Jean Stapleton.

She was also in feature films The Insider, Shaft, Lean on Me, Tootsie and the upcoming Anger Management with Jack Nicholson and Adam Sandler.

Fan of old shows · 03-13-2003, 09:19 PM

Actress Lynne Thigpen, co-star of the CBS drama "The District," died suddenly in her home Wednesday night, reports Reuters. She was 54. The cause of death was not immediately announced.

When "The District" premiered more than two years ago, it was seen as a racially-charged drama.

Thigpen
, who won a Tony Award for her role in Wendy Wasserstein's stage play "An American Daughter," also hosted the PBS children's shows, "Where In the World Is Carmen Sandiego?" and "Where In Time Is Carmen Sandiego?" Her first professional acting job was in the 1973 movie "Godspell." She also appeared in "L.A. Law," "thirtysomething," "Bob Roberts," and "The Paper."

How hot was "L.A. Law"? Less than a year ago, the hit show's cast reminisced about it.

In the crime drama "The District," which tells riveting stories about a fictional Washington, D.C. police chief portrayed by Craig T. Nelson, Thigpen played the role of statistics clerk Ella Farmer. "As a person, Lynne possessed an incredible dignity, intelligence, and wisdom that informed all of her performances," Denise Di Novi, an executive producer of "The District," told Zap2It.com. "She elevated anything she was involved with, and we were blessed to have her as a part of our family." Production of the TV series has stopped in the wake of Thigpen's death

DetectiveGriffin · 03-13-2003, 09:21 PM

Oh man. I liked her a lot, she used to play Noah's Aunt (Grace?) on All My Children. Not that I watch soaps or anything, but ...

fr00ti · 03-13-2003, 10:08 PM

OMG. I cant believe that, she was an awesome actress.

Kay Scarpetta · 03-13-2003, 10:17 PM

Whoa!!

she was a great actress...

Chocoholic · 03-13-2003, 10:20 PM

How sad

My heart goes out to her loved ones.

Janice · 03-13-2003, 10:27 PM

http://apnews.excite.com/article/200...D7POG6Q01.html

UpstairsSteak · 03-14-2003, 04:26 PM

I'm bummed, she was the great voice of the DJ in the movie The Warriors.

David · 03-14-2003, 04:32 PM

aww thats very sad news.. my heart goes out to her and her family and fans

Unwanted Angel · 03-14-2003, 04:41 PM

That's terrible

FOLrocks1 · 03-14-2003, 04:47 PM

Was she still on the show?

Rhiannon · 03-14-2003, 05:21 PM

i never watched that show, but that's sad

Janice · 03-14-2003, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by FOLrocks1
Was she still on the show?

Yes, very much so. She's also in the Adam Sandler's new movie, Anger Management. I saw the trailer for it yesterday on TV; It was weird.

Central Perk · 03-14-2003, 05:29 PM

Thats too bad

. I remember her from the Carmen San Diego TV shows.

Krystal Lake · 03-14-2003, 06:03 PM

Goodbye, Chief.

03-13-2003, 05:29 PM	#1
Pavan SO News/Reviews Director Administrator Forum Superstar Join Date: Feb 17, 2000 Location: Linden, NJ (Where Hal Linden got his last name from!) Posts: 26,814	The District's Lynne Thigpen has died at age 54, very shocking Lynne Thigpen, who played computer expert Ella Farmer on CBS drama The District, passed away suddenly late Wednesday night in Los Angeles. She was 54. Production on The District has been suspended. Thigpen -- who garnered a Tony Award (An American Daughter), two Obie Awards (Jar the Floor and Boesman and Lena) and a Los Angeles Critics Award (Fences) for her stage performances -- brought her talents to television on such series as Law & Order, L.A. Law and Thirtysomething. But younger viewers may best remember her as the chief on PBS’ colorful tween programs, Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego? and Where in Time Is Carmen Sandiego?. "We are all in shock and in mourning," said John Wirth, executive producer of The District. "The beauty, compassion and talent that you saw on the screen was not just superb acting. It was the very essence of this wonderful woman. We will miss her terribly." Thigpen’s other television credits include Hallmark Hall of Fame presentations Night Ride Home and The Boys Next Door, among others. As well as a 1998 TV-Movie with John Ritter, Katey Sagal, and Jean Stapleton. She was also in feature films The Insider, Shaft, Lean on Me, Tootsie and the upcoming Anger Management with Jack Nicholson and Adam Sandler.
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03-13-2003, 09:19 PM	#2
Fan of old shows Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 25, 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 417	Crime Drama TV Star Dies Suddenly Actress Lynne Thigpen, co-star of the CBS drama "The District," died suddenly in her home Wednesday night, reports Reuters. She was 54. The cause of death was not immediately announced. When "The District" premiered more than two years ago, it was seen as a racially-charged drama. Thigpen , who won a Tony Award for her role in Wendy Wasserstein's stage play "An American Daughter," also hosted the PBS children's shows, "Where In the World Is Carmen Sandiego?" and "Where In Time Is Carmen Sandiego?" Her first professional acting job was in the 1973 movie "Godspell." She also appeared in "L.A. Law," "thirtysomething," "Bob Roberts," and "The Paper." How hot was "L.A. Law"? Less than a year ago, the hit show's cast reminisced about it. In the crime drama "The District," which tells riveting stories about a fictional Washington, D.C. police chief portrayed by Craig T. Nelson, Thigpen played the role of statistics clerk Ella Farmer. "As a person, Lynne possessed an incredible dignity, intelligence, and wisdom that informed all of her performances," Denise Di Novi, an executive producer of "The District," told Zap2It.com. "She elevated anything she was involved with, and we were blessed to have her as a part of our family." Production of the TV series has stopped in the wake of Thigpen's death

03-13-2003, 10:08 PM	#4
fr00ti Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 16, 2002 Posts: 12,846	OMG. I cant believe that, she was an awesome actress.
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03-13-2003, 10:17 PM	#5
Kay Scarpetta Defy Gravity 8.26.05 Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 04, 2001 Location: La Vie Boheme Posts: 28,013	Whoa!! she was a great actress...
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03-13-2003, 10:27 PM	#7
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,389	RIP Lynne Thigpen http://apnews.excite.com/article/200...D7POG6Q01.html

03-13-2003, 09:21 PM	#3
DetectiveGriffin Sankontessou! Senior Member Join Date: Aug 08, 2001 Location: North Central Indiana Posts: 1,288	Oh man. I liked her a lot, she used to play Noah's Aunt (Grace?) on All My Children. Not that I watch soaps or anything, but ...

03-13-2003, 10:20 PM	#6
Chocoholic Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 11,235	How sad My heart goes out to her loved ones.

03-14-2003, 04:26 PM	#8
UpstairsSteak Shine On Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 30, 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 303	I'm bummed, she was the great voice of the DJ in the movie The Warriors.

03-14-2003, 04:32 PM	#9
David mcphee. Forum Superstar Join Date: Jan 30, 2003 Location: jacksonville, FL. Posts: 28,115	aww thats very sad news.. my heart goes out to her and her family and fans
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03-14-2003, 04:41 PM	#10
Unwanted Angel Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 17, 2002 Posts: 12,658	That's terrible

03-14-2003, 04:47 PM	#11
FOLrocks1 My favorite ladies! Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 09, 2001 Location: Ohio Posts: 4,103	Was she still on the show?
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03-14-2003, 05:21 PM	#12
Rhiannon oh, snap! Forum Fanatic Join Date: Jul 19, 2002 Location: middle of nowhere Posts: 11,097	i never watched that show, but that's sad
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03-14-2003, 05:29 PM	#14
Central Perk ~~~~~ Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 10, 2002 Posts: 4,553	Thats too bad . I remember her from the Carmen San Diego TV shows.

03-14-2003, 06:03 PM	#15
Krystal Lake I'll remember that.. Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 17, 2002 Location: Tied up at the moment... Posts: 485	Goodbye, Chief.
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