quote:

---

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actor Earl Hindman, best known for his role as the never-seen next-door neighbor who imparts advice as he peers over Tim Allen (news)'s backyard fence in the hit television series "Home Improvement," has died, his wife said on Tuesday. He was 61.

Hindman died of lung cancer at Stamford Hospital in Connecticut early on Monday, said his wife, the Rev. Molly McGreevy, a priest at St. Francis Episcopal Church in Stamford.

A character actor, Hindman launched his 30-year career on stage before appearing in numerous films, television series and specials. He played Detective Bob Reid on the ABC soap opera "Ryan's Hope" for over a decade

---

 

---

Posted by Dan_raven (Member # 3383) on :
 
Wilson has moved behind the big fence in the sky. He will be missed.
 

---

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :
 
Well I just got a call from my next door neighbor, saying that the invalid husband of my across the street neighbor (the one who donated cloth to dkw's quilt and has the cool cluttered house that the Hatrack Ladies saw) died this morning of a massive heart attack in his sleep. I saw the ambulance there just before I left for work. He had been in the hospital a week ago with the flu, but had been much much better and far more coherent (he had dementia) for this last week than he had been previously.

I didn't know him that well but his wife is a dear and will be in my thoughts.

AJ

[ December 31, 2003, 03:00 PM: Message edited by: BannaOj ]
 

---

Posted by Papa Moose (Member # 1992) on :
 
I know it's sad, and death rarely makes good comedy, but can I be the only one wondering if it will be open-casket?
 

---

Posted by Bob_Scopatz (Member # 1227) on :
 
Yes, but you'll just see the top of his head (eyes and above). Of course.
 

---

Posted by Ryuko (Member # 5125) on :
 
Wilson! (sadness)
 

---