'Law & Order' Star Jerry Orbach dies at 69

[ragingfish]

Quote »'Law & Order' Star Jerry Orbach DiesPOSTED: 10:13 am EST December 29, 2004UPDATED: 10:27 am EST December 29, 2004NEW YORK - "Law & Order" star Jerry Orbach has died of prostate cancer at 69, a representative of the show said Wednesday.Orbach died Tuesday night in Manhattan after several weeks of treatment, Audrey Davis of the public relations agency Lippin Group said.When his illness was diagnosed, he had begun production on NBC's upcoming spinoff "Law & Order: Trial By Jury," after 12 seasons playing Detective Lennie Briscoe in the original series. His return to the new show had been expected early next year.On Broadway, the Bronx-born Orbach starred in hit musicals including "Carnival," "Promises, Promises" (for which he won a Tony Award), "Chicago" and "42nd Street."Among his film appearances were roles in "Dirty Dancing," "Prince of the City" and "Crimes and Misdemeanors."I'm a huge L&O fan and this is absoultely tragic!!!!

[ArcsVibe]

Man that sucks! I really love all the Law and Order TV series!RIP Jerry

[Charlievibe]

Quote, originally posted by ragingfish »I'm a huge L&O fan and this is absolutely tragic!!!! I am too, this is devastating to me. I thought they said that he was doing well and was recovering. I am so sad - thanks for letting us know.

[Mr. Poopypants]

I was very surprised to hear this, last I heard he was supposed to recover. I really like Law & Order too.

[rebbierae]

This sucks for me because my dad has prostate cancer and I hate to hear of people dying from this. Jerry Orbach was a great actor and he will be missed.

[drunkenmaxx]

i watch law and order several times every night! (seriously) he was my favorite character. >