Jonathan-Frid-Obituary

Jonathan Frid

Obituary

TORONTO (AP) - Jonathan Frid, a Canadian actor best known for playing Barnabas Collins in the 1960s original vampire soap opera "Dark Shadows", has died. He was 87.

Frid died of natural causes in hospital in his home town of Hamilton, Ontario this past Friday the 13th, said Jim Pierson, a spokesman for Dan Curtis Productions, the creator of "Dark Shadows."

Frid starred in the 1960s gothic-flavored soap opera. It was about odd, supernatural goings-on at a family estate in Maine. Frid's character was added in 1967.

Johnny Depp plays Barnabas Collins in a Tim Burton directed version of Dark Shadows due out next month. Frid has a cameo role in the new movie.

Frid is survived by a nephew, Donald Frid.

ROB GILLIES, Associated Press


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OK, Can anyone out there tell me if they have been to Ferncliff Cemetery in Hartsdale, New York? I have read that he was cremated and he was interred there. I would like to visit him and take him flowers, and pay my respect to him.

Watched DS as a pre-teen with my best friend. Since my last name was Collins, he felt like family! RIP and thank you for my love of the supernatural!

I watched Dark Shadows every day. I still watch the re-runs now, over 50 yrs later. I loved Jonathan Frid aka Barnabas Collins. Always had a secret crush on him. Wish I could have met him & known him as a good friend. I also love the name Barnabas. The world is a better place because of this wonderful man. Love you always. Hope we meet in Heaven someday. Laurene Ann Grimaldi of Weeki Wachee, FL.

Great Actor he is missed still watch Dark Shadows wish I got to know and meet him ❤

Thank you❤

Love the man

For a very talented actor and great man to his friends fans and especially his love for his family

I'm very sorry that I never had met him and seen him in his plays he did and his one man shows and his Shakesoeare plays. He was a entrue passionate actor who used his creative energies to become part of whom he was playing. From what I've seen and heard about him he was a very kind hearted man. I will always hold him dear in my heart.

I love Jonathon. He was my love every day at 330