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R.I.P Lewis Arquette 15 Feb, 2001, 09:56 / 2 comments


Character actor Lewis Arquette, father of Rosanna, Patricia, David and Alexis, died in Los Angeles of congestive heart failure at the age of 65, relatives said Tuesday.

Arquette's roles included a recurring role from 1978 to 1981 as J.D. Pickett in the television series 'The Waltons.' He also appeared in 'Johnny Got His Gun,' 'The China Syndrome' and 'Best of Show.' He also directed, worked as a puppeteer and was a master of improvisational acting, He is survived by five children, a brother, a sister and two grandchildren."

Lewis Arquette played Freddy the walkingstick maker in Escape from Monkey Island.

Thanks to the LEC Actors Archive for that news, who have also launched a Starfighter page.

Source: LEC Actors Archive

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  • scabbisland on 15 Feb, 2001, 19:49…
    At least he lived the good life then.
  • Emma on 15 Feb, 2001, 18:17…
    Aww, he had one of the better voices in EMI. R.I.P, Lewis.