Babylon 5 actor dies

[geecee]

If anyone here is a fan of the show, some sad news:

CNN




EDIT:

'Babylon 5' actor dies
Richard Biggs played Dr. Stephen Franklin on sci-fi series



(CNN) -- Richard Biggs, who played Dr. Stephen Franklin on "Babylon 5" and also had a long run on the soap opera "Days of Our Lives," died Saturday. He was 44, according to the actor's Web site.

A posting on a "Babylon 5" message board by J. Michael Straczynski, the sci-fi show's creator, said the cause of death has not been determined but that "paramedics who showed up suggested it was either an aneurysm or a massive stroke."

Biggs, a graduate of the University of Southern California School of Theatre, gained his first major exposure as Dr. Marcus Hunter on "Days of Our Lives." He was on the NBC show for five years.

He also appeared on Lifetime's "Any Day Now" and "Strong Medicine." Most recently, he played Clayton Boudreaux on the CBS soap opera "Guiding Light."

"Babylon 5" fans and staff were shocked by his passing.

"Richard was a consummate professional, but more than that he was an honorable, stand-up guy," Straczynski wrote in his posting. "He was, quite simply, a terrific guy, and everyone here is just devastated at the news."

Biggs is survived by his wife, Lori Gerber, and two sons.

 

[JellyBaby]

He was pretty good actor.

 

[n0cmonkey]

Best doctor ever

 

[Bowfinger]

Sad news indeed. It's ironic since JMS is poised to reveal at least one new B5-related project. Supposedly the deal is closed; he's waiting for the studio/? to make the formal announcement.

 

[dmcowen674]

Only 44

Thanks for the heads up Geecee.

 

[Kadarin]

He brought humanity and compassion to Babylon 5, and made it all that much more excellent a show. We'll miss you, Richard...