RIP, John Karlen

[Midnite]

The attached image was shown during today's broadcast of Cagney & Lacey.  That it was a sad episode (the death and funeral of Cagney's dad) added to its emotional impact.

[patrickm]

Very sad to have heard the news. We all knew his health had been failing for several years - but like Jonathan Frid, you just kind of expect them to be around forever. He was always a pleasure to be around every time I met him at the fests. He was also one who attended fests out of kinship to his fellow actors and appreciation for the fans and had no interest in selling photos or merchandise. A fine actor who deserves his share of credit for the success of Dark Shadows. Will definitely be missed.

[dom]

R. I. P.

[Mysterious Benefactor]

Another obit featuring a photo of a great Willie moment:

Dark Shadows Star Passes Away At 86 Years Old

[ProfStokes]

It's being reported on Facebook that the memorial for John Karlen will take place April 25th from 12:30 to 3:30 at the Vista Theater in Los Angeles where the DS movies have previously screened.

ProfStokes

[Mysterious Benefactor]

An obit that was jusr posted yesterday in Sxotland:

Obituary: John Karlen, actor who played a supportive husband in the US TV hit, Cagney & Lacey

Most likely Karlen is best know there for Cagney & Lacey, which is likely why the obit focuses so heavily on it. Though when it comes to DS, I suspect most of us would argue that he played four other characters on the daytime series besides Willie: Carl Collins, William H. Loomis, Desmond Collins and Kendrick Young...

[Philippe Cordier]

Though when it comes to DS, I suspect most of us would argue that he played four other characters on the daytime series besides Willie: Carl Collins, William H. Loomis, Desmond Collins and Kendrick Young...

A versatile actor ... how fitting that he was recognized with the Emmy.