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Jerry Orbach, best known for his role on Law and Order and as Lumiere's voice in 'Beauty and the Beast', passed away Tuesday night at the age of 69 due to prostrate cancer. I'm so saddened by this - Law and Order is one of my favorite shows and it hasn't been the same without him. And now he's gone.
"I'm immensely saddened by the passing of not only a friend and colleague, but a legendary figure of 20th century show business," said Dick Wolf, creator and executive producer of the "Law & Order" series, in a statement. "He was one of the most honored performers of his generation. His loss is irreplaceable."With his hang-dog face and loose-limbed gait, Orbach was adept at playing the street-smart tough guy, but could also hoof and carry a tune. And not only was he a beloved star, he also personified New York's well-worn but implacable edge. A lifelong New Yorker, he inhabited and embodied the Big Apple like few other actors.
Former Mayor Rudolph Giuliani called Orbach "a friend to all New Yorkers" and "a devoted ambassador of the city."
Goodbye Jerry.
"nobody puts baby in the corner"...he's also the dad from "dirty dancing" (hellooooo flashback!)
Posted by: thaihoney on December 29, 2004 02:25 PMI was so sad when I read this, and I immediately came here to see if you'd posted it. You hadn't, so I didn't say anything, because afterall, you are the one with the best words for those whom have passed.
I don't think Law & Order will ever be the same without Lenny. I miss him, too. Bye, Jerry. We'll all miss you tons!!!!
Posted by: Texx on December 29, 2004 07:56 PMHe was the only reason I continued after Richard Brooks left. He was a great actor.
Posted by: la chica alta on December 29, 2004 09:45 PMThis is really sad news. You all know him from his TV work, but I've never seen 'Law and Order.' I know him as a Broadway actor. I'm dating myself with this, but when I was a 'kid' I saw him in 'Promises Promises' on Broadway. I believe it was the first B'way show I ever saw. I also saw him in '42nd Street.' To see that tall, lanky, hunched over guy dancing was a funny sight, a bit awkward, but always elegant. He was a class act. He really will be missed around here.
Posted by: Denizzy on December 29, 2004 10:26 PM
