RIP Andy Hallett

[Geekyfanboy]

 Angel Star Andy Hallett Dies of Heart Failure

Today 3:00 PM PDT by Carrie Borzillo-Vrenna
Andy Hallett The WB/Nigel Parry; Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images

Andy Hallett, who starred as Lorne ("the Host") on the TV series Angel, died of heart failure last night at age 33, according to his longtime agent and friend Pat Brady. The actor passed away at Cedars-Sinai Hospital after a five-year battle with heart disease, with his father Dave Hallett by his side.

Hallett, from the Cape Cod village of Osterville, Mass., appeared on more than 70 episodes of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer spinoff, Angel, between 2000 and 2004. The accomplished actor was also a musician and sang two songs ("Lady Marmalade" and "It's Not Easy Being Green") on the Angel: Live Fast, Die Never soundtrack, released in 2005.

Andy has spent his post-Angel years working on his music career, playing shows around the country. He had been admitted to the hospital three or four times in the past few years for his heart condition, according to Pat.

A private funeral service will be held for family and close friends in Cape Cod, most likely over this weekend.

[moyer777]

How sad!  He was so young!

[ElfManDan]

I just feel just dreadful now. I loved Lorne, I thought he was the most fun and interesting character on Angel. Just such a sad thing to hear.

[Rico]

Very sad and unbelievable news.  Loved him on "Angel."  You will be missed Andy!

Lorne - Lady Marmalade

[Dangelus]

Terrible news. I very talented guy and so young.

I also thought the character of Lorne was a brilliant, unique creation.

R.I.P. Andy.