‘Angel’s Andy Hallett Passes Away At 33
If Alyson Hannigan’s baby news is the best news ever than the following news has to be the saddest ever. It is with great sadness that I pass along this info to fans of the Buffyverse. E! is reporting that Andy Hallett, who played Lorne on Angel, passed away Sunday night due to heart failure. Those of you familiar with the series will deffo remember that Lorne was one of the most beloved characters on Angel and was truly an integral character on the show. This news of his passing is just absolutely heartbreaking … he was only 33 years old:
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.
The actor’s character on Angel was Krevlornswath of the Deathwok Clan, or Lorne for short. Hallett’s Lorne was a friendly demon, who, when not assisting Angel and his team in the investigation of various and sundry underworld mysteries, served as the host and headliner at a demon bar. Back in 2001, Hallett told our own Jen Godwin that despite constant flirtation with David Boreanaz’ character Angel, and the occasional sly Elton John reference, “We don’t really know if he’s gay. I don’t really know. It’s funny, because sometimes he’s right in Angel’s face, and that’s when I feel it the most. And viewers would probably think, hmm, what’s going on here? This guy’s pretty curvy.” Hallett has spent his post-Angel years working on his music career, playing shows around the country. He had been admitted to the hospital three or four times in the past few years for his heart condition, according to Pat. Another Angel castmember, Glenn Quinn, who played Doyle in season one, passed away in 2002. A private funeral service will be held for family and close friends in Cape Cod, most likely over this weekend.
I cannot even convey the utter sadness that this news brings to all who are even remotely familiar with Hallet’s work. He was an amazing musician and a pretty damn fine actor, too. As corny as it sounds, Lorne was one of those Joss Whedon characters that the audience could really love and care for. I cannot for the life of me wrap my head around the fact that Andy was suffering from heart complications for the last 5 years. This news of his passing is just tragic. He will be missed, that is for sure. I know that I will remember him always as the flamboyantly green, singing good guy demon who was part of Angel’s crew. I’ll also remember the man underneath all of that make-up. This is so very sad. Rest well, Andy … we will miss you.
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March 31st, 2009 at 5:13 am
Oh my God. :( This is awful news. I just loved Lorne. He was one of my favorite characters, and to hear this is just awful. :( He was so young!
March 31st, 2009 at 5:25 am
Omg. This is so sad…He was so funny as Lorne, this is just awful. I can’t write anymore…
March 31st, 2009 at 5:28 am
so sad. gone way too soon.
March 31st, 2009 at 5:37 am
So, so horribly sad. A sad day for sure for us Buffy/Angel fans. :( Rest in peace.
March 31st, 2009 at 5:44 am
Oh it is sad :( He was one of my fav characters on Angel
March 31st, 2009 at 5:47 am
I didn’t even know he was sick – I barely watched Angel, but I do remember his character. Whenever someone younger than me (and just by one year) passes away from natural causes it really saddens me and freaks me out. My condolences to his family and friends…
March 31st, 2009 at 6:01 am
This just breaks my heart. I’m a huge fan of Angel, Buffy and LORNE!! May he RIP. :(
March 31st, 2009 at 6:23 am
One of the best characters from the Buffy/Angel verse!!
He was taken way too soon.
My condolences to his family.
He will be missed.
RIP
=*(
March 31st, 2009 at 6:42 am
I am so upset with this news! I loved Lorne, he helped make Angel so popular. I am a die hard fan of both Buffy and Angel and Lorne was one of my favs.
RIP – Andy.
Too Soon
March 31st, 2009 at 7:06 am
WOW
I’ve just been watching a lot of Angel recently and this is a huge shock to me… Lorne is a critical and beloved character in Angel’s world, and I know that he built the show in many ways for me. He will be dearly missed, and my sympathies go out to his family.
“I left because I could hear the music, and they couldn’t” – Lorne
March 31st, 2009 at 7:28 am
OMG! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
I’m in shock and in tears, this is truly truly awful.
March 31st, 2009 at 7:58 am
And was great as Lorne, his character and the Skip character were my favorites on Angel. I was sorry to hear of his passing at such a young age.
March 31st, 2009 at 7:59 am
I didn’t watch very much of Angel, but I DO remember him from the few times I watch..It doesn’t make the situation any less tragic, though..Such a young guy who seemed to have so much promise..So sad..
March 31st, 2009 at 8:09 am
That’s so sad…Lorne was my favorite character on Angel. It’s so awful when people die so young, celebrity or not. RIP, Andy.
March 31st, 2009 at 8:16 am
*watched
March 31st, 2009 at 8:19 am
What a tragedy to die so young.
March 31st, 2009 at 8:36 am
I am so shocked!!! When I skimmed the Pg. I was so excited to see Lorne’s pic.Sad Sad news. He played the role so well and he will be remembered.RIP Andy!
March 31st, 2009 at 8:41 am
So sad. I loved him as Lorne. Rest in peace, Andy.
March 31st, 2009 at 8:48 am
Lorne was so fabulous – he was my favorite. RIP, Andy.
March 31st, 2009 at 10:07 am
OMG. I can’t even believe this. This makes me so sad. It’s especially hard when someone so young dies of something like this.
March 31st, 2009 at 10:46 am
:(
I am so sad about this!
RIP Andy.
March 31st, 2009 at 11:44 am
so sad
& so damn young …… :(
March 31st, 2009 at 1:53 pm
That is horrible. He was an amazing actor. I had no idea he’d been battling any health issues.
March 31st, 2009 at 2:14 pm
omg that’s so sad
I was watching Angel this morning and I can’t believe he’s gone
His family is in my prayers, I hope they are doing well
March 31st, 2009 at 2:23 pm
So sad! I wonder if they’ll continue to use Lorne in the Angel comics. What a sad day for the Buffyverse :(
March 31st, 2009 at 2:52 pm
I am very saddened to hear of Andy’s passing. I went to college with him and he was always one to tell a good joke & brighten the room with his infectious sense of humor. R.I.P. Andy.
March 31st, 2009 at 4:40 pm
this is truely the saddest news.
March 31st, 2009 at 5:40 pm
Well this just broke my heart :[
I cant believe he was only 33. Im going to go get ice-cream and re-watch my angel dvds.
*Hugs the Angelfans*
:[
March 31st, 2009 at 8:21 pm
Oh I’m devastated. Such sad news. I loved him in angel, what an amazing voice he had. Horrible :(
April 1st, 2009 at 5:24 am
That is such sad news! So young…
I loved him in Angel, I loved that he had a karaoke bar for demons. Just the other day I watched the episodes from when they are in Pylea, and I loved Lorne. He was so funny, always maked me laugh out loud.
My thoughts are with his family and friends.
April 1st, 2009 at 2:26 pm
This is so sad :( I loved Lorne! He was one of my favorites ever! And Andy Hallet was a sweetheart :( Man oh man does this suck :(
Rest in Peace Hunkster! I lurved you!
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