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Title: Ron Palillo Dead at 63 'Welcome Back, Kotter' Star Dies from Heart Attack
Post by: bijou on August 14, 2012, 11:47:59 AM

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Ron Palillo -- the actor who played Horshack on "Welcome Back, Kotter" -- died this morning at his home near Palm Beach, FL from an apparent heart attack ... this according to someone close to the actor.

We're told Palillo was found by his partner of many years Joseph Gramm around 4:00 AM. Gramm called an ambulance and Palillo was rushed to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

We're told the heart attack was very unexpected. Palillo was 63. ...

http://www.tmz.com/2012/08/14/ron-palillo-dies-horshack-welcome-back-kotter-dead-at-63/

Title: Re: Ron Palillo Dead at 63 'Welcome Back, Kotter' Star Dies from Heart Attack
Post by: Undies on August 14, 2012, 11:52:25 AM

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"Palillo had appeared to be in good health ... but was a heavy smoker. We're told he had been suffering from a bad cough and had even scheduled a doctor's appointment for today."

Total unexpected?  At 63?  Dream on.

RIP, Mr. Horshack. 

Title: Re: Ron Palillo Dead at 63 'Welcome Back, Kotter' Star Dies from Heart Attack
Post by: Airwolf on August 14, 2012, 01:31:27 PM

Oh Damn. Another one of our memories from childhood gone. RIP he was funny and it's a shame he wasn't allowed to break from the character he was known for.

Title: Re: Ron Palillo Dead at 63 'Welcome Back, Kotter' Star Dies from Heart Attack
Post by: obumazombie on August 14, 2012, 01:39:55 PM

He did get type cast. RIP sweat hog.

Title: Re: Ron Palillo Dead at 63 'Welcome Back, Kotter' Star Dies from Heart Attack
Post by: Jasonw560 on August 14, 2012, 01:43:12 PM

Hullooooo...
How ah ya?
I'm Arnold Horschack....

RIP.