Eric 'The Actor' Lynch Has Died at 39

TMZ reports that Eric "The Actor" Lynch has died after being rushed to a Sacremento hospital on Saturday due to heart problems.

Lynch, 39, passed away on Saturday afternoon, surrounded by family and friends, as manager Johnny Fratto says. Lynch's caretaker Jon was also there.

Lynch was a regular caller in the Howard Stern Show ever since 2002, known for calling just to yell at Stern. Because of this, he had a love-hate relationship with the Stern Show staff. Lynch also appeared in television shows American Dreams, Fringe, In Plain Sight, and was rumored to be in the upcoming flick The Hack (2015). He made an additional appearance this year in Legit (as himself) and Jimmy Kimmel Live! in 2008.

Eric Shaun Lynch, was a member of The Howard Stern Show's Wack Pack. Lynch was 3 ft 0 in (0.91 m) tall, weighed 85 lb (39 kg), and used a motorized wheelchair, in addition to various other afflictions. Despite his poor health he claimed to have outlived every doctor's prediction for his life expectancy.

Eric prefered to be called Eric the Actor. Lynch made his television debut in a cameo on American Dreams in 2005. Lynch also appeared on FRINGE in 2010, In Plain Sight in 2012, and Legit in 2014. Eric was interviewed by Jimmy Kimmel on Jimmy Kimmel Live! in 2008.

Eric has also participated in a number of podcasting ventures. Lynch hosted AMERICAN IDOL and America's Got Talent wrap-up shows including an AMERICAN IDOL discussion show on Howard 101 which featured Brian Dunkleman as co-host. Lynch made appearances on TNA Wrestling's web offering TNA Today alongside wrestling personalities Mike Tenay and Jeremy Borash in 2012.

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