Tim Choate Dies

[filkertom]

I want to put a cutesy quote here -- you know the one -- but I can't. It hurts.

Actor Tim Choate, best known as Zathras on Babylon 5, was killed in a motorcycle accident last week. Our thoughts go out to his family, friends, and fans.

Comments

[kshandra]

At least there is symmetry....

*sigh*

[barbarakitten-t.livejournal.com]

thank you for posting this. i grieve for his loss.

(and i just realized that i don't know anything about what's going on in the world except what i read in live journal and other places on the web/net. does this suck?)

[r-caton.livejournal.com]

no; there is too much happening everywhere to be fully aware of it all and interact with the world.

alas. Death is always tragic, untimely decease more so.

[(Anonymous)]

I must partially disagree. My father's death was not tragic. The dozen years of pain and decline he suffered before it were.

But certainly death by traffic accident is tragic, useless, and sometimes preventable with thought and caution on the part of self or others.

[jkb.livejournal.com]

Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that! Thanks for posting it, though.

[poltr1]

Thanks for the confirmation. There was a note posted on babylon5 yesterday, and last night, a similar note was put on The Galactic Gateway, Pat Tallman and Jeffrey Willerth's web page.

[gpeefalt.livejournal.com]

You are finite. Zathras is finite, especially when riding two-wheeler.

/sorry
//rip

[selenesue.livejournal.com]

"Zathras have very sad life.
Probably have sad death.
But at least, there is
symmetry."

Peace be with him.

[wayward-va.livejournal.com]

*bows his head silently*

He helped give a great story life and soul. He will be missed.

[skull-leader3.livejournal.com]

Damn. First Rick Biggs, now Tim. Fellas, you'll both be sorely missed. :(

[joecoustic.livejournal.com]

Thank you for posting this.

I'm very sad to hear it though.

Thank you

[lordavon.livejournal.com]

Thank you for posting.

[isolde-deely.livejournal.com]

Thanks for letting us know

[dbcooper.livejournal.com]

It's sad that he is no longer with us. My condolences to fellow fans as well as to his family and friends.

[skull-leader3.livejournal.com]

Just to update, ISN News (http://www.isnnews.net) has information about funeral arrangements for Tim:

A memorial service will be held on Monday, October 11 at 11:00am until 1:30pm at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood, 6712 Hollywood Blvd., between Las Palmas and McCadden Blvd., East of Highland and north of Selma and Sunset.

The family is having a private funeral, but all are welcome to the memorial service.
Information regarding a fund for Tim's son, Flynn, will be available at the memorial. Pat Tallman will pass that information on as soon as she has it.

obit I wrote today

[selenesue.livejournal.com]

Legit, film and TV actor Tim Choate died September 24 in Los Angeles in a motorcycle accident. He is best known to SF fans for his recurring role as Zathras in BABYLON 5. At the time of his death, he was in rehearsals for MACBETT at the Globe Theater in West Hollywood. He is survived by his wife Madalyn, a son, his father, mother and sister.

Memorial service is planned for October 11, 11:00 a.m. at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood.

Donations may be made to the Tim Choate Family Fund, P.O. Box 861355, Los Angeles, CA 90086.