Erkel, from the Erkel Show, apparently dead at 29 - GoFuckYourself.com

funnybone · 06-02-2006, 11:29 PM

LOS ANGELES, California (AP) --
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> Jaleel White, who played 'nerdy ' neighbor Steve Urkel on "Family Matters" found dead Monday. He was 29 years old.
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> White was pronounced dead on arrival after admission to an LA hospital early Monday morning. The death is being investigated as a suicide.
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> Born Jaleel Ahmad White, he began his career at the age of three acting in television commercials, before landing guest spots on shows such as "The Jeffersons" and "Mr. Belvedere." It was in 1989 that White landed the role that would make him famous, playing wacky neighbor 'Steve Urkel' on the ABC program "Family Matters."
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> Following the cancellation of "Family Matters" in 1997, friends claim White became obsessed with the character, and grew despondent, despite further successes as star and producer of the UPN sitcom "Grownups", and as a writer for NBA.com
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> Neighbor and friend, Bradley Spencer alerted police after hearing what he described as "a loud bang" coming from White's Los Angeles apartment.
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> Authorities state that upon entering the home they discovered a young African-American male with an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. Also found was a note, which read simply "Did I do that?", a popular catchphrase from the show.
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> "Jaleel was an uncommonly good man, an exceptional role model and a great comedic actor," said William Bickley, who created the series, and Thomas L. Miller, one of the executive producers, in a joint statement.
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> "We feel privileged to have known him and worked with him. He'll be missed and remembered every day by his many, many friends," they said.
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> Actress Kellie Williams -- Laura Winslow on the series -- described White as a consummate professional actor. "Everyone adored him," she said.
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> "We have all lost a dear, dear brother," said Reginald VelJohnson, who played Carl Winslow.
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> White, an only child, is survived by "cousins, aunts, uncles, and
> wonderful friends," Bickley said.

This really struck me dumb, as I was just watching Family Matters today for the first time in years; the one where he blows up the Chem Lab. Rip, Steve, your unique humour will be missed.

The Ghost · 06-02-2006, 11:31 PM

Hoax

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AVM · 06-02-2006, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by funnybone

LOS ANGELES, California (AP) --
Authorities state that upon entering the home they discovered a young African-American male with an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. Also found was a note, which read simply "Did I do that?", a popular catchphrase from the show.

haha I call bullshit.

gooddomains · 06-02-2006, 11:35 PM

good that he's gone, he was getting on my nerves anyway

Spudstr · 06-02-2006, 11:39 PM

let me guess you got that off myspace too? :P

detoxed · 06-02-2006, 11:39 PM

Did I do that? hahahaha funny

funnybone · 06-02-2006, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spudstr

let me guess you got that off myspace too? :P

No, someone posted it on my forum. Is the story's veracity really in question, though? I mean, c'mon, it's AP news; if you can't trust them, then I don't know...

kilotoons · 06-02-2006, 11:46 PM

If it's true, i predict it will be on yahoo's news section any minute :-)

2HousePlague · 06-02-2006, 11:47 PM

He had a good run.

2hp

BobG · 06-02-2006, 11:52 PM

here's the source
http://www.museumofhoaxes.com/hoax/w...ents/1559/P20/

funnybone · 06-03-2006, 12:01 AM

well i guess it is really a hoax? if so, please forgive me. ruining my nascent credibility here with a pack of lies. I wish the guy who posted it in my forum told me he got this from an email; would have been easy for me to spot it as a fake. Once again, my apologies, gfy....

Anal Hobbit · 06-03-2006, 12:15 AM

Stupid Negro.

bdld · 06-03-2006, 12:19 AM

if you heard it on the internet, it must be true.

bdld · 06-03-2006, 12:20 AM

and the show's called "Family Matters" not the urkel show.

fitzmulti · 06-03-2006, 12:31 AM

Goobs~

He was just on 24 though....
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0924918/

06-02-2006, 11:29 PM	#1
funnybone Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 422	Erkel, from the Erkel Show, apparently dead at 29 LOS ANGELES, California (AP) -- > > Jaleel White, who played 'nerdy ' neighbor Steve Urkel on "Family Matters" found dead Monday. He was 29 years old. > > White was pronounced dead on arrival after admission to an LA hospital early Monday morning. The death is being investigated as a suicide. > > Born Jaleel Ahmad White, he began his career at the age of three acting in television commercials, before landing guest spots on shows such as "The Jeffersons" and "Mr. Belvedere." It was in 1989 that White landed the role that would make him famous, playing wacky neighbor 'Steve Urkel' on the ABC program "Family Matters." > > Following the cancellation of "Family Matters" in 1997, friends claim White became obsessed with the character, and grew despondent, despite further successes as star and producer of the UPN sitcom "Grownups", and as a writer for NBA.com > > Neighbor and friend, Bradley Spencer alerted police after hearing what he described as "a loud bang" coming from White's Los Angeles apartment. > > Authorities state that upon entering the home they discovered a young African-American male with an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. Also found was a note, which read simply "Did I do that?", a popular catchphrase from the show. > > "Jaleel was an uncommonly good man, an exceptional role model and a great comedic actor," said William Bickley, who created the series, and Thomas L. Miller, one of the executive producers, in a joint statement. > > "We feel privileged to have known him and worked with him. He'll be missed and remembered every day by his many, many friends," they said. > > Actress Kellie Williams -- Laura Winslow on the series -- described White as a consummate professional actor. "Everyone adored him," she said. > > "We have all lost a dear, dear brother," said Reginald VelJohnson, who played Carl Winslow. > > White, an only child, is survived by "cousins, aunts, uncles, and > wonderful friends," Bickley said. This really struck me dumb, as I was just watching Family Matters today for the first time in years; the one where he blows up the Chem Lab. Rip, Steve, your unique humour will be missed.

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06-03-2006, 12:01 AM	#11
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