John Mahoney has passed away at age 77

[jon5202]

Steppenwolf actor John Mahoney has passed away at the age of 77.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-5355555/Frasier-star-John-Mahoney-dies-77-Chicago-hospice.html

[bfreak]

R.I.P. Mr. Mahoney was such a brilliant actor, and I will especially always be a fan of his incredible work on Frasier. He will be truly missed.

[OuttaTowner]

He was absolutely amazing as Artie in “House of Blue Leaves.” RIP, John.

[OuttaTowner]

He was absolutely amazing as Artie in “House of Blue Leaves.” RIP, John.

[markypoo]

I was fortunate enough to see him on stage at least twice; both in Chicago:

1) The Hothouse, at Steppenwolf, and

2) After The Fall, at National Jewish Theatre - during which I fell asleep.

[jon5202]

In the past several years Mahoney had been very active in the Chicago theatre community not only with Steppenwolf but with Northlight Theatre.  I had seen him in at least 8 productions in the past several seasons including his last role as the dying gay lover in The Rembrandt.  Steppenwolf has cancelled performances tonight and I assume both New York and Chicago theatres will dim their lights in his honor in the next week.

  A clip and audience comments from The Rembrandt:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhp8P92g7Dw

[Blockhead24]

So sad. “The American President” is one of my favorite movies. RIP Mr. Mahoney ??

[JennH]

This hurt...what's even more impressive is he didn't start acting until his 30's didn't have much training to speak of. You couldn't teach what he had. Funny as hell, stupid good as what he did. He'll be missed for sure.