It's being reported that Taylor Negron, an actor who consistently maintained a recognizable face in some of the biggest films and televisions in Hollywood history – including Friends, Seinfeld and the 1980s film Fast Times at Ridgemont High – has passed away at the age of 57 following a long battle with cancer. Negron died just yesterday (Saturday, Jan. 10), and was found by his cousin, Chuck Negron. The actor was famed for playing Allesandro in the iconic 90s series Friends, which starred Lisa Kudrow, who just finished up playing Valerie Cherish in HBO's The Comeback.
According to reports from Gossip Cop, Negron was found by his cousin, who said in an online video, "I want to inform you that my cousin Taylor Negron just passed away. His mother, his brother Alex and my brother Rene and his wife Julie were all there with him. May he rest in peace."
Alongside his film fame in Fast Times, where he played the role of "Mr. Pizza Guy," Negron was also a notable character in the likes of The Flinstones in Viva Rock Vegas, The Last Boy Scout, Stuart Little, Easy Money and Angels in the Outfield. And outside of both Friends and Seinfeld, Negron was seen in television shows such as ER, Party of Five, Hill Street Blues, Touched By An Angel, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and more."
After word of his passing spread, his co-workers in the industry began to unleash heartfelt memories of the late actor via Twitter. Here are just a few below:
Let's all snap a 'crat for the wonderful, brilliant talented Aristocrat, Taylor Negron. His performance inspired much of that movie.
— Penn Jillette (@pennjillette) January 11, 2015
I had a conversation with Taylor Negron one night at an SNL after party. He was so kind and funny and I think about it all the time. RIP — John Mulaney (@mulaney) January 11, 2015
I first met Taylor Negron when we worked on Michael Nesmith's Television Parts. He was a beautiful man. Devastated. pic.twitter.com/cnysFScuyE
— John Levenstein (@johnlevenstein) January 11, 2015
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