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From: jmsatb5@aol.com
Subject: Andreas Katsulas is gone
To: rec.arts.sf.tv.babylon5.moderated
Date: 2/15/2006 6:52:01 AM


Just over a year ago, Andreas Katsulas -- who loved smoking with a passion that cannot be described -- was diagnosed with lung cancer, which by then had already spread to other areas. He quit smoking at once and went on a healthy diet and vitamin program, but there was little hope of a good resolution even though the new regimen was very good for him. When we spoke about it, he laughed, and said, "Now that I'm dying I've never felt better!"

His spirits were always up and positive, putting everyone at ease about his condition, because... well, that's the kind of person he was.

A couple of months ago, he and his wife convened a dinner with me, Doug, and Peter Jurasik, which was filled with laughter and stories and good food. He wanted to know all the stories we never told him
because, as he said, "Who am I going to tell?" So we did. Because we knew we were saying goodbye, and there would not be a second chance.

Last night, in the company of his wife and family, Andreas closed his eyes and went away.

He lived an amazing life...full of travel and wonder and good work...was part of the world renowned Peter Brook company...he saw the planet, loved and was loved, ate at great restaurants, smoked too many cigarettes... he lived a life some people would die for.

And, sadly, due to the last part of that equation... he did.

Memorial arrangements are still being worked out, but will doubtless be private.

Andreas is gone...and G'Kar with him, because no one else can ever play that role, or ever will.

I will miss him terribly.



J. Michael Straczynski

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Originally posted by christhecynic:


Think maybe I should start a thread in General discussion?

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Originally posted by christhecynic:
This guy deserves more recognition than what is here

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Originally posted by Bishop76:
Yes, he is worth more recognition - he entertained us.

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Originally posted by Bishop76:
How so? Please, comment away. I await more of your wisdom.

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Originally posted by Bishop76:
By your rationale, we'd never mourn anyone because so many people die.

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Originally posted by christhecynic:

Recognition is not the same as caring, when people die I care, no matter what, but if they are to receive personal recognition from anyone they must somehow personally effect that person.

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