Passings: Andy Hallett of ‘Angel’
August 4, 1975 – March 29, 2009
I was shocked last night when I checked my feed subscriptions and read a post from E! Online announcing the passing of Angel star Andy Hallett from heart failure on Sunday, March 29, in Los Angeles. The talented musician, actor, and Massachusetts native was only 33 years old.
Whedonverse fans know Hallett as the unforgettable red-eyed, green-skinned, horned demon from another dimension named Krevlornswath of the Deathwok Clan, or simply Lorne the Host, on the Buffy the Vampire Slayer spinoff. Although it was his first and only major acting role, he played it with great and very entertaining command for the final four years of the series’ five seasons.
According to the source report, Hallett’s father Dave Hallett was at his side at the time of his death, and he’ll likely have a private funeral in his Cape Cod hometown this weekend. Sincerest condolences to his family.
Due to his considerable popularity, news of Hallett’s departure spread quickly, leading to numerous tributes to him all over the Web. Follow the links below to read some of the additional articles I’ve personally encountered, including the original announcement at E! Online.
- Ain’t It Cool News: Andy Hallett, 1975-2009
- E! Online: Angel Star Andy Hallett Dies of Heart Failure
- io9: RIP Andy Hallett
- TV Guide: Angel’s Andy Hallett Dies of Heart Failure at 33
- Whedonesque: R.I.P Andy Hallett
Andy Hallett photo courtesy of RavenU
I loved his role in angel, i had no idea that he died, i was just reading and found out. No offense to anyone. It’s sad to see a great singer go. I was just trying to find out if it was him singing or not. RIP justin
i am so sorry to hear of andys passing
i meet once i wish i had meet him more
hi will be a shing star up in haven
he was a very good singer i loved his role in angel
i wish andy had done cd of the music he liked
i would have bought his cd
r.i.p andy may you rest in peace and you will be in no more pain
you are up there now singing and telling stories up there in haven
Lovely words, Helen. Thank you for commenting and sharing. I agree Andy is in heaven now.