R.I.P. Andy Hallett

So damn sad. If you are/were an Angel fan, you'll know what a lovely character he created. E! has this:

Andy Hallett, who starred as Lorne ("the Host") on the TV series Angel, died of heart failure last night at age 33, according to his longtime agent and friend Pat Brady. The actor passed away at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles after a five-year battle with heart disease, with his father Dave Hallett by his side. Hallett, from the Cape Cod village of Osterville, Mass., appeared on more than 70 episodes of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer spinoff, Angel, between 2000 and 2004. The accomplished actor was also a musician and sang two songs ("Lady Marmalade" and "It's Not Easy Being Green") on the Angel: Live Fast, Die Never soundtrack, released in 2005.

Back in 2001, Hallett told our own Jen Godwin that despite constant flirtation with David Boreanaz' character Angel, and the occasional sly Elton John reference, "We don't really know if he's gay. I don't really know. It's funny, because sometimes he's right in Angel's face, and that's when I feel it the most. And viewers would probably think, hmm, what's going on here? This guy's pretty curvy." Hallett has spent his post-Angel years working on his music career, playing shows around the country. He had been admitted to the hospital three or four times in the past few years for his heart condition, according to Pat.

Here's a nice fan video:

Comments

[Kevin]

That's really too bad, he was great in that role. I knew he was having trouble while the show was still on the air but I had no idea he was that young.

Anything I say will seem trite, so I'll just wish his friends and family the best.

[News Review]

Our deepest condolences to the family, friends and fans left behind by Mr. Hallett.. We have lost another asset in Hollywood.. We sincerely pray that he may rest in peace.. You will always remain in our hearts and memories..

[celebrities exposed]

He is pure devil.