I'm also hearing from a reliable source that Weird Science's Vernon Wells has passed. May he Rest In Peace.
Also memorable as the bad guy with the mohawk in Mad Max 2 (aka The Road Warrior).
Vernon Wells also did Circuitry Man,not a big film but I enjoyed it.
This is the only time I've ever announced an unconfirmed death. I can't find comfirmation anywhere but my source - and you'll have to trust me on this one - is impeccable. So if the source is wrong, I will apologize profusely and never trust them again. Till then, they have never been wrong.
UPDATE: I did speak to a talent agent who works - in some areas of the biz - with Mr. Wells, who assures me that he is very much alive. So I don't know. I don't talk to my agent all that often so I guess he could be mistaken but so could I. If I am wrong, I can't apologize enough for the grief I've caused you guys. I would never deliberately do that to you. I guess time will tell but let me start apologizing now, just in case.
I had the same problem, couldn't find a mention anywhere. Ehhhh. It happens.
His son is a customer at my shop but I don't have any contact for him or I could ask.
"YO !!! is your old man dead, or what?"
Sensitivity, thy name is depressedlarry.....
FROM VERNON WELLS' OFFICIAL WEBSITE!
June 26, 2009
Hey all,
There's a rumor going around on this wonderful 'internet' thingie, that I met my maker yesterday.
Lies! Fabrications, I tell you!
I did just have knee surgery and it hurts -- but it's a hell of a lot better than the rumors the surgery morphed into, eh?
Now, get back to work and I'll see you in the movies, which I look forward to making for many years to come!
Cheers,
Vernon
Cinemacabre: Now, I wrote, days ago, to that website and everyone who supposedly works for him (Talent Agencies, etc.) and NOBODY got back to me. I am so happy to hear this good news and - once again - sorry to my UMA brothers and sisters for getting it wrong. As I said before, for the first time I trusted one source and that will never happen again. I've never been happier at being wrong, in my 53 years!!!
Maybe we could start a still alive thread.
;)
Don't know how many times I have heard the rumor that Abe Vigoda was dead. He is not dead yet.
Seriously, I am happy to hear Vernon Wells is alive and (figuratively) kicking!