It sure seems like we are losing our iconic TV and film stars super fast this year.
The latest actor to pass has an illustrious resume with appearances on some of the most critically acclaimed TV shows in American history.
Richard will be remembered for decades to come as his appearances on these shows and the airing of their reruns give him the closest thing to imortality humans can achieve these days …
Fox News reported:
Richard Roat, who acted on iconic shows such as “Friends,” “Golden Girls,” and “Seinfeld,” has died. According to his obituary, he “passed away suddenly” at the age of 89.
With over 135 acting roles to his name, Roat portrayed numerous characters on television, movies and even Broadway.
He once played the late Betty White‘s boyfriend on her sitcom and appeared alongside Jay Leno in the 1978 made for TV movie, “Almost Heaven.”
Jay Leno and Richard Roat are pictured together in the television movie, “Almost Heaven.” (G Stein/American Broadcasting Companies)
His last acting credit was on the show “24” in 2009. In addition to his work in front of the camera, Roat also worked as an entertainment tax preparer.
At the time of his death, he had just celebrated his 40th wedding anniversary with his wife, Kathy.
His obituary reads, “His greatest love was his family, with whom he shared his incredible sense of humor, intelligence, and unmatched zest for life.”‘
Please join us in praying for this icon’s family as they deal with this loss.
