Carmen Sandiego's Lynne Thigpen suddenly dies - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Pavan · 03-13-2003, 05:33 PM

This is very shocking, very sudden, I loved her in that PBS children's game show (Where in the World is Carmen San Diego?), which was very educational:

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.

Pitooey · 03-13-2003, 06:38 PM

Are you talking about that colorful black woman that I enjoyed seeing on Carmen Sandiego?

Pitooey · 03-13-2003, 09:04 PM

Nevermind Pav.........

I just found out that it is her. I loved that woman. I wonder what happened to her?

dawsongirl · 03-13-2003, 10:10 PM

Oh my. I wonder what of?

Scoobiedoo30 · 03-14-2003, 12:39 AM

That is sad news that Lynne Thigpen passed away Lynne Thigpen will be missed rest in peace Lynne Thigpen.

Take Care and God Bless
Aaron

Brett Ferino · 03-15-2003, 07:31 PM

Isn't she that African-American woman who sorta reminds me of Lt. Van Buren on L&O?

03-13-2003, 05:33 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: 26,821	Carmen Sandiego's Lynne Thigpen suddenly dies This is very shocking, very sudden, I loved her in that PBS children's game show (Where in the World is Carmen San Diego?), which was very educational: 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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Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	Re Lynn Thiqpen suddenly dies That is sad news that Lynne Thigpen passed away Lynne Thigpen will be missed rest in peace Lynne Thigpen. Take Care and God Bless Aaron
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03-13-2003, 09:04 PM	#3
Pitooey Member Forum Star Join Date: Feb 15, 2001 Location: Rocking in Transylvania. Posts: 15,042	Nevermind Pav......... I just found out that it is her. I loved that woman. I wonder what happened to her?

03-13-2003, 10:10 PM	#4
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,128	Oh my. I wonder what of?

03-15-2003, 07:31 PM	#6
Brett Ferino Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 18, 2000 Location: PA Posts: 3,782	Isn't she that African-American woman who sorta reminds me of Lt. Van Buren on L&O?