Benjamin Hendrickson, Rest In Peace
I was away all week in Las Vegas, but while there, I heard of the sad, shocking passing of Emmy-award winning As The World Turns actor, Ben Hendrickson, who played Chief of Detectives Hal Munson for over 20 years. He was a theater actor who thought he was only signing on to play a 1-day role. But Ben was so much more. His quiet, heartfelt portrayal moved all who watched him. He'd suffered horrible losses over the last few years -- his beloved mother and brother -- which probably played a large part in his taking his own life. Hopefully he is finally at peace.
posted by Esther @ 8:53 PM
6 comments
6 Comments:
I don't think I've seen Ben Hendrickson in anything at all.
As I mentioned many times I stopped watching TV in the early 80's.
Still very sad especially considering the circumstances.
No doubt--after the personal losses Hendrickson experienced--he suffered from a form of depression.
Very sad to hear.
Felis, the only thing he's done you may have seen was the Harrison Ford movie, Regarding Henry.
so true, AOW.
Yes, seawitch. :(
I've seen Regarding Henry.
I didn't like it all that much.
I like more realistic stuff, you know something like 'Conan' or 'Predator'.
Something I can relate to.
Don't remember him from the film.
Still, his career is not that important.
Depression is bad.
It was a small role, Felis. :) But you're so right about the career not mattering at that point...
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