I just got the following info recently through email..
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It is with great sadness that I pass along information that Andreas
Katsulas has passed away. He was a tremendous talent, a kind and gentle
man. He and only he, could have bring the passion and spiritual
capacity to the role of G'Kar. He forged a character of strength and
integrity that will not be equalled. Here is a statement by JMS on
Andreas' death. He, and Babylon 5 fans everywhere, mourn the passing of
an wonderful actor, a caring father and husband and steadfast friend.
Subject: Andreas Katsulas is gone
From:
jmsatb5@aol.com
Newsgroups: rec.arts.sf.tv.babylon5.moderated
Date: Wed, 15
Feb 2006 14:52:01 +0000 (UTC)
Just over a year ago, Andreas Katsulas --
who loved smoking with a passion that cannot be described -- was
diagnosed with lung cancer, which by then had already spread to other
areas. He quit smoking at once and went on a healthy diet and vitamin
program, but there was little hope of a good resolution even though the
new regimen was very good for him. When we spoke about it, he laughed,
and said, "Now that I'm dying I've never felt better!" His spirits were
always up and positive, putting everyone at ease about his condition,
because...well, that's the kind of person he was. A couple of months
ago, he and his wife convened a dinner with me, Doug, and Peter Jurasik,
which was filled with laughter and stories and good food. He wanted to
know all the stories we never told him because, as he said, "Who am I
going to tell?" So we did. Because we knew we were saying goodbye, and
there would not be a second chance. Last night, in the company of his
wife and family, Andreas closed his eyes and went away. He lived an
amazing life...full of travel and wonder and good work...was part of the
world renowned Peter Brook company...he saw the planet, loved and was
loved, ate at great restaurants, smoked too many cigarettes...he lived a
life some people would die for. And, sadly, due to the last part of
that equation...he did. Memorial arrangements are still being worked
out, but will doubtless be private. Andreas is gone...and G'Kar with
him, because no one else can ever play that role, or ever will. I will
miss him terribly
J. Michael Straczynski
In the next day or two, I will be putting together a memorial page for
Andreas at The ZocaloToday. (
http://www.isnnews.net) I encourage you
to share your thoughts about Andreas -- favorite episodes/scenes, perhaps
a convention or personal appearance that you particularly enjoyed.
I will also have a place where fans can post notes that I'll send along to
Andreas' family. They should know how much he was respected and
admired by his fans.
Good evening, Sandy
Sandra Bruckner
Editor/Publisher
ISN News: The Zocalo Today
http://www.isnnews.net
Andreas Katsulas (G'kar)
R.I.P. Andreas
