I heard the news this morning on the radio, and had a tough time starting my day from there. He was one of the few really likeable actors on television – no matter what part he was playing, there was always a gleam of mischief in his eyes. From everything I've read, he was a nice, affable guy off-screen, too.

Among his television credits is the starring role in the series "VEGA$".

When it was first announced that he had cancer, I was really rooting for him, and for a while it seemed as if he'd be staying with us for a good long while. Now he's gone after just 55 years. I'm going to miss the spark he lighted whenever he appeared on screen.