Nicholas Pryor, a well-known actor recognized for his long career in movies and TV, has passed away at the age of 89. Pryor, famous for playing fatherly roles to young stars, died on October 7 at his home in Wilmington, North Carolina, after a battle with cancer. His wife, Christine Belford, shared the sad news with The Hollywood Reporter.
Pryor’s death has left both Hollywood and his fans mourning. A message shared by The Hollywood Reporter on October 8 stated, “Nicholas Pryor was enormously grateful to have been a working actor for nearly 70 years.” He had a long, successful career and was thankful for all the opportunities he had in the entertainment industry.
Jon Lindstrom, one of Pryor’s co-stars from the TV shows Port Charles and General Hospital, also paid tribute to him on Instagram. He called Pryor an “Actor’s actor,” meaning someone who was highly respected in the acting world. But beyond work, Lindstrom shared that Pryor was a close friend. He wrote, “He was my friend, mentor, and even a father figure, not just on-screen but in real life too.” Lindstrom remembered how funny Pryor was and how much fun they had spending time together, especially over good food and wine. Lindstrom said he would miss him deeply.
Fans reacted strongly to Lindstrom’s tribute. Many expressed their sadness, remembering Pryor’s roles in popular shows like Eight Is Enough and Beverly Hills, 90210. One fan wrote, “I’m so saddened by Nicholas Pryor’s passing. He was an amazing actor.” Others shared their shock at the news and thanked Lindstrom for his heartfelt tribute, saying Pryor’s work would always be remembered.
In addition to Lindstrom, Pryor’s agent, Susan Tolar Walters, also shared her sorrow, calling him “one of the nicest people” she had ever met. Jeff Maxwell, who runs a podcast about the TV show MASH*, where Pryor made a guest appearance, also paid tribute to the actor.
Born on January 28, 1935, in Baltimore, Maryland, Pryor’s full name was Nicholas David Probst. He began his acting career on Broadway before moving into film and TV. Over the course of his career, Pryor acted in more than 170 roles, showing his talent in both comedy and drama.
Pryor was best known for his roles in TV shows like The Secret Storm, Beverly Hills, 90210, All My Children, and Another World. He also appeared as a guest star in well-loved series like The West Wing and NYPD Blue. In a video interview shared on YouTube on October 9, Pryor talked about his time on Beverly Hills, 90210 and how much he enjoyed watching his wife, Christine, guest-star on the show. He said it made him happy to see her having such a good time with the cast and crew.
Pryor wasn’t just a TV actor. He also had memorable roles in movies. He appeared in films like Airplane!, Damien: Omen II, and The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 1. He played the father of Tom Cruise’s character in Risky Business and Robert Downey Jr.’s character in Less Than Zero. His last role was in the 2021 movie Halloween Kills.
Nicholas Pryor is survived by his wife, Christine, his daughter Stacey, and his two grandchildren, Auguste and Avril. They will carry on his memory and the impact he left behind in his nearly 70-year acting career.
Phil Donahue, incredible moderator, dead at 88
Phil Donahue, the incredible daytime moderator, is dead. He was 88.
Donahue passed on “calmly” at his home Sunday, August 18, following a long disease. He was encircled by his significant other of 44 years, Marlo Thomas, as well as “his sister, his youngsters, grandkids and his darling brilliant retriever, Charlie,” as indicated by a proclamation imparted to The present time.
Brought into the world in 1935, Donahue started his vocation in media in the last part of the 1950s. In the wake of filling in as a neighborhood correspondent in his local Ohio, Donahue sent off his eponymous television show. It at first circulated on a neighborhood CBS subsidiary prior to changing to a nearby NBC partner in Dayton, Ohio in 1967. After three years it was gotten for partnership and circulated around the country.
His television show was known for covering disputable subjects from youngster maltreatment in the Catholic Church to the previous great wizard of the Knights of the KKK.
The Phil Donahue Show, later different to Donahue, made ready for future daytime syndicated programs.
Donahue’s show was quick to permit crowd individuals to address visitors.
“At some point, I just went out in the crowd, and it’s reasonable there would be no Donahue show on the off chance that I hadn’t some way or another coincidentally gotten the crowd,” Donahue told WGN in a meeting.
As well as making ready for other daytime has, for example, Oprah Winfrey and Sally Jesse Raphael, Donahue won 20 Emmy Grants and most as of late was granted the Official Decoration of Opportunity by President Biden.
Donahue’s family mentioned in lieu of blossoms gifts be made to St. Jude Kids’ Exploration Medical clinic or the Phil Donahue/Notre Woman Grant Asset.
Phil Donahue, we will miss you. Much thanks to you for every one of your commitments to daytime TV. May you find happiness in the hereafter.
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