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R.I.P ANDREW ALCOTT 'ANDY' HALLET
4 August 1975 – 29 March 2009
Sometimes you meet someone who actually has an impact on you. not just someone who you see on a screen every now and again, because there's a level of seperation involved. Of course actors affect us all, but when the actor is talented and yet is more than friendly and generous with his time, talent and effort, in real life - it's all the more tragic.
Born in Osterville, Massachusettes, Andy was a shy student and in fact didn't really perform much until he was invited onstage by Patti labelle at one of her concerts. His discovery by Joss Whedon (at a Universal Studios Revue) garnered him the invitation to audition for a new role in his "Buffy The Vampire Slayer" spin-off, "Angel". Andy got the part, and the rest is now Cult-Television history, filming 40 episodes before becoming a full ensemble cast-member.
After Angel wrapped, Andy concentrated on his singing career, taking time off for family and friends, also takign time off to rest, treating a burgeoning heart-condition.
After a five-year battle with heart disease, Hallett died on March 29, 2009. The actor passed away at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles, with his father David Hallett by his side.
I was VERY privileged to have not only met Andy, but worked with him over a week/end here in Sydney, working as personal Security for his appearances here. I have rarely met such a talented and yet generous actor. We're all a little less bright for his all-too-early passing.
He was only 33.
"I'm so glad somebody finally said that, because sitting here waiting to die never was much of a plan. Sorry."
