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The story I was writing for you will be shared next month. I just found out some horrible news. Here it is from JMS himself:
We're still gathering information, so take none of this as firm word, but what seems to have happened, happened quickly. He woke up, got up out of bed...and went down. The paramedics who showed up suggested it was either an aneurysm or a massive stroke. His family members have been informed, and all of the the cast have, as far as we can determine, also been informed. This is a terrible loss for all of us. Richard was a consummate professional but more than that he was an honorable, stand-up guy. If he gave you his word on something, you never had to wonder about it afterward. He was always helpful and supportive of all the cast, even those who only came in for one episode, always with a ready smile and determined to do whatever it took to make the scene work. He was, quite simply, a terrific guy, and everyone here is just devastated at the news. More word as this develops. We may try to have some kind of fund raiser to help give whatever assistance may be helpful for his kids. We all miss him terribly. jms From Web site: http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=en&lr... Here is the Web site to receive the news: Lurker's Guide http://www.midwinter.com/lurk/lurker.html Here is Richard Biggs' Web site http://www.richardbiggs.com/index.htm Here is the Web site if you would like to contribute to the fund for his kids: http://www.richardbiggs.com/memorial_ser... I have currently been enjoying Richard on the Lifetime show "Strong Medicine", where again he plays a doctor. His role has gotten bigger each season, which I think is a testament to his talent. Also on "Strong Medicine" is Josh Cox, who played Corwin. I think my favorite part of Richard's character was that he finally owned up to his problems and took care of them. For example, when he finally was ready to admit he was addicted to stims, he resigned and went on Walkabout to help himself figure out what to do and how to go on. He was living his life for the job, and letting that be everything. He was out of balance. Even when he was attacked and injured he did not give up, and he made it through. None of this was easy for him, but he preserved. I think it took incredible talent to act all of that out, to show the pain he was in, without it seeming overblown or fake. Go To Page: 1 2 |
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