Andy Hallett, "Angel" Actor, Dies At 33

LOS ANGELES — Andy Hallett, who made his mark playing green-skinned, good-guy demon Lorne on the TV series "Angel," has died of congestive heart disease. Hallett was 33.

Hallett was taken by ambulance to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles after having problems breathing and died there Sunday, following a five-year battle with the heart condition, his agent Pat Brady said Tuesday.

His father, Dave Hallett, was by his side.

"Andy was the all-American boy from Massachusetts," Brady said. "He was a hoot. He was comfortable wherever he went. Girls loved him. He was a very gregarious, happy young man."

Born and raised in Osterville, Mass., Hallett moved out to Los Angeles when he was 23 and worked as a messenger at a talent agency, said Brady.

He went on to become an assistant to Joss Whedon's wife, Brady said. It was when Whedon saw the lanky Hallett perform karaoke that he had him audition for "Angel," a spinoff of Whedon's hit series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer." Hallett snagged the part of Lorne.

Hallett proved himself a fan favorite on "Angel" as the show tune loving, red horned demon seer who runs the karaoke club Caritas and can read a person's aura when they sing, revealing their problems and futures.

The series, starring David Boreanaz as the brooding vampire Angel, ran for five seasons on the WB network before it was canceled, ending in 2004.

Hallett was diagnosed with his heart condition at the end of the show, said Brady, and had been in and out of hospitals for the past five years. He decided to concentrate on his own music, stepping away from acting.

Hallett, an only child, is survived by his father Dave Hallett and mother Lori Hallett.

Comments

[strangerinthenight]

'am gonna miss him. This is the first time I had seen his face without those make up.

[ChelleWeTalk]

Adored him.

[dlvme2]

How sad - life is precious and can be over in a moment - we need to treasure each day. I loved him as Lorne and like many never knew what he looked like without the makeup. I thought he was older. God Bless his family and help them through this.

[dkan71]

That's horrible news! I'll have to have a sea breeze and remember Krevlornswath of the Deathwok Clan.
Rest in Peace, Andy Hallett and my deepest condolences to the Hallett family.

[LiberalBuzz]

What a shame.He really was a great character on Angel. Wondered what had happened to him.

So young.

Watching Angel now will be that much more sadder.

[ZimboChick]

sadness

[jukesgrrl]

I don't even know who Andy is, but that's a very sad story. Sincere sympathy to his grieving parents and friends.

[Thundercat]

I was lucky enough to meet Andy a couple of times and spent time talking with him. He was *so* funny and warm and generous to his fans ~ a super genuine and nice guy. I had always hoped he'd eventually get a CD released of his songs ~ his talent was massive and he clearly enjoyed entertaining.

Can't imagine the pain his parents must be feeling to lose their only child in the prime of his life in such a tragic and senseless way. I feel so badly for his loved ones.

Rest in peace Andy. You've left a hole in the world.

[POTCWE2]

We first meet Andy in Dublin when he came to see his fans they treated him like Royalty and he in turn though not well gave a perforce that left them begging of more and been Andy he did just that
Adny all the fans and friends you made in Dublin and around the country of Ireland are all shocked and sanned by the news .And our thought go out to his Family and friends at this time We found out one thing about Andy he LOVED each moment of live and lived it to the full Farewell and god bless now your in heaven show them want you can do and knock them for six RIP My new best friend

[roquelaure]

OMG, I'm such a die-hard Buffy/Angel fan. I have a pic with Andy... I met him at a comicon. He was so nice. And so young. This is a sad, sad day.

[alguien]

that's so sad. lorne was one of my favorite characters in the buffy/angel series.

[Megaflow]

Lorne was a great character on a great show. Hallett was a real talent, able to act effectively through all the make-up AND do some great singing. I'll miss him.

[cookmeyer1970]

Andy was someone who really loved life and brought joy to all the people around him. I hope he's happy and in a better place...

[NoSandwiches]

This is really sad. Loved the character. I had no idea he was so young (or so good looking under all that make-up.)

[Solja]

My condolences. I was shocked when I read the headline here. Wow! I never saw him without his makeup before the pic above. He was a nice looking young man. It's a tragic loss for his family, friends, and fans. He was a great talent. My family sends their condolences to his family and pray that they find comfort in knowing that he was loved by all who knew him.