Actor Jerry Orbach dies

**Jo Dawn** · 12-29-2004, 10:50 AM

Actor Jerry Orbach died yesterday, from prostate cancer. Story here.

Another one here.

How sad... he was only diagnosed a few weeks ago...

**Jester** · 12-29-2004, 10:57 AM

Dude...this sucks. He was my favorite cast member on Law and Order, it hasn't been the same since he left. and now the cancer he was fighting took him.

*Whitewolf89* · 12-29-2004, 11:14 AM

NOOOOOOO!!!! NOT Lennie! Not my very fave "Law & Order" guy! *sobs* This is SOOOO not fair! Either to him, OR us, his loyal and devoted fans! He WILL be dearly missed.

My mom and I were so looking forward to his new show, "Law & Order: Trial by Jury", too. Wonder how they'll deal with this? None of us in MY house want to see them continue the character of Lennie Briscoe with another actor playing him. It just would NOT be right; not AT all.

What do y'all think they'll do about it? About how to handle his death, I mean?

**Jo Dawn** · 12-29-2004, 11:17 AM

They can't continue his character without him. They'll... write in his death, maybe a car accident, because it's sudden... and, deservedly so, have an episode remembering him.

At least, that's what they should do.

*Whitewolf89* · 12-29-2004, 11:26 AM

I totally agree with you there, Jo Dawn. And my family thinks the same thing.

**Jester** · 12-29-2004, 11:54 AM

Yeah, i wonder if they'll even contine "Trial by Jury"

*Whitewolf89* · 12-29-2004, 01:19 PM

Knowing the producers of "Law & Order", probably. And Jerry would want them to. "The show must go on", as the old show-biz saying goes. He wouldn't want it to stop just 'cause he died.

And they already have several eps done already, I heard, so I rather imagine that they will.

*damnhooligan* · 12-29-2004, 01:33 PM

Sad as it may sounds, this news totally wrecked my evening. I've been a LONG time fan of Jerry Orbach, and ever since I heard he'd been diagnosed with prostate cancer, I've been crossing my fingers for him every day.

Godspeed, Jerry. You were the man.

EDIT: I'm actually crying over this. This is nuts.

**Jo Dawn** · 12-29-2004, 01:59 PM

*hugs damnhooligan*

**GK Punk** · 12-29-2004, 07:55 PM

Wow... That kinda took me off gaurd. I was a huge Law and Order fan, I can't believe he's gone.

He'll be missed.

*damnhooligan* · 12-29-2004, 08:07 PM

In memory, I just bought this cool ass t-shirt from http://www.brandonbird.com with Lenny's sweet sweet mug on it. Proceeds even go to the American Cancer Society. Bird is number one when it comes to L&O fan art. His Law and Order Coloring Book even got mention on Conan, when Orbach was on. *weep*

Brinatello · 12-31-2004, 12:08 AM

I'm not familiar with "Law and Order," but I do remember him in the movie, "Dirty Dancing" and as a Voice Chaser, remembered him doing the voice of Lumiere in Disney's "Beauty and the Beast." It's very sad news and he'll be very missed.

**ThirdMarioBro** · 01-03-2005, 08:54 AM

Dude, this sucks. He was an excellent voice actor.

12-29-2004, 10:50 AM	#1
Jo Dawn Inactive Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Authority On All Things Don Posts: 5,190	Actor Jerry Orbach dies Actor Jerry Orbach died yesterday, from prostate cancer. Story here. Another one here. How sad... he was only diagnosed a few weeks ago... __________________

12-29-2004, 10:57 AM	#2
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,301	Dude...this sucks. He was my favorite cast member on Law and Order, it hasn't been the same since he left. and now the cancer he was fighting took him. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

12-29-2004, 11:14 AM	#3
Whitewolf89 Freedom Fighter and Ninja Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Currently residing in the Turtles' Lair, NYC sewer system, NYC, NY Posts: 2,927	NOOOOOOO!!!! NOT Lennie! Not my very fave "Law & Order" guy! sobs This is SOOOO not fair! Either to him, OR us, his loyal and devoted fans! He WILL be dearly missed. My mom and I were so looking forward to his new show, "Law & Order: Trial by Jury", too. Wonder how they'll deal with this? None of us in MY house want to see them continue the character of Lennie Briscoe with another actor playing him. It just would NOT be right; not AT all. What do y'all think they'll do about it? About how to handle his death, I mean? __________________ Brother against brother........... Last edited by Whitewolf89; 12-29-2004 at 11:26 AM.

12-29-2004, 11:17 AM	#4
Jo Dawn Inactive Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Authority On All Things Don Posts: 5,190	They can't continue his character without him. They'll... write in his death, maybe a car accident, because it's sudden... and, deservedly so, have an episode remembering him. At least, that's what they should do. __________________

12-29-2004, 11:26 AM	#5
Whitewolf89 Freedom Fighter and Ninja Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Currently residing in the Turtles' Lair, NYC sewer system, NYC, NY Posts: 2,927	I totally agree with you there, Jo Dawn. And my family thinks the same thing. __________________ Brother against brother...........

12-29-2004, 11:54 AM	#6
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,301	Yeah, i wonder if they'll even contine "Trial by Jury" __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

12-29-2004, 01:19 PM	#7
Whitewolf89 Freedom Fighter and Ninja Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Currently residing in the Turtles' Lair, NYC sewer system, NYC, NY Posts: 2,927	Knowing the producers of "Law & Order", probably. And Jerry would want them to. "The show must go on", as the old show-biz saying goes. He wouldn't want it to stop just 'cause he died. And they already have several eps done already, I heard, so I rather imagine that they will. __________________ Brother against brother...........

12-29-2004, 01:33 PM	#8
damnhooligan Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Dorksville, USA Posts: 1,745	Sad as it may sounds, this news totally wrecked my evening. I've been a LONG time fan of Jerry Orbach, and ever since I heard he'd been diagnosed with prostate cancer, I've been crossing my fingers for him every day. Godspeed, Jerry. You were the man. EDIT: I'm actually crying over this. This is nuts. __________________ Last edited by damnhooligan; 12-29-2004 at 01:39 PM.

12-29-2004, 01:59 PM	#9
Jo Dawn Inactive Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Authority On All Things Don Posts: 5,190	hugs damnhooligan __________________

12-29-2004, 07:55 PM	#10
GK Punk I'm your Devil Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,439	Wow... That kinda took me off gaurd. I was a huge Law and Order fan, I can't believe he's gone. He'll be missed.

12-29-2004, 08:07 PM	#11
damnhooligan Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Dorksville, USA Posts: 1,745	In memory, I just bought this cool ass t-shirt from http://www.brandonbird.com with Lenny's sweet sweet mug on it. Proceeds even go to the American Cancer Society. Bird is number one when it comes to L&O fan art. His Law and Order Coloring Book even got mention on Conan, when Orbach was on. weep __________________

12-31-2004, 12:08 AM	#12
Brinatello Hench Mutant Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Escondido, CA Posts: 446	I'm not familiar with "Law and Order," but I do remember him in the movie, "Dirty Dancing" and as a Voice Chaser, remembered him doing the voice of Lumiere in Disney's "Beauty and the Beast." It's very sad news and he'll be very missed.

01-03-2005, 08:54 AM	#13
ThirdMarioBro Tea Time! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,905	Dude, this sucks. He was an excellent voice actor. __________________