I don’t really know anything about Andy Hallet, except that his performance as “Lorne” on Angel made me very happy. And although this may be irrational, my instinct is that anyone who could project such a kind soul on screen, probably had a kind soul in real life. And 33 is really far, far too young.
From E Online: “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.”
(Photo via Buffyfest.)
This is a very sad day for me – I loved the Whedonverse character so very much – Andy Hallett’s performance and interpretation of Lorne was outstanding – he gave all the Angel fans a gift to cherish – He will be in my heart and good memories always.
All his fans and loved ones will miss him so very much –
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I didn’t know anything about him, either, but this has brought some tears to my eyes.
He brought a tremendous depth and warmth to a character that could so easily have just been comic relief.
Not Lorne! I loved that character. Andy brought Lorne to life and made us all love a demon who just wanted to sing. 33 is far to young to die, especially from a heart disease.
What a great character that was able to change the live of many and enjoy their stay in from of the TV. Guess who will be able to take up his role.
Doesn’t look like an April Fools’ joke, sadly.
miss hum, what a great person he was.
great voice, great actor.
To bad persons like him have to go early