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WILLIAM HERZ Obituary
gentleman of the theatre, last surviving participant of the War of the Worlds broadcast and world class curmudgeon passed away Tuesday, May 10 a few months shy of his 100th birthday. His last years were made easier by the loving care he received from Beverly and Maria. He will be missed by his friends for his wry judgements and contrary opinions. His stories about living in Orson Welles' spare bedroom, dating Babes in Arms' soubrette Mitzi Green, dining with Pierre Monteux or Jed Harris or frequently leaving his ticket office next to Sardi's to hear Mary Martin "raise the temperature of the theater" while singing about her wonderful guy, made 20th century theatrical history palpable.
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Bill Kux
May 16, 2016
Bill Kux
May 16, 2016
Bill Kux
May 16, 2016
RITA ELLIS HAMMER
May 16, 2016
SPENT A VERY INTEERESTING EVENING WITH MR. HERZ AND LISTEND TO THE WONDERFUL STORIES HE TOLD ME ABOUT HIS PAST.. A GREAT LOSS.
Alan Brandman
May 14, 2016
Bill Herz brightened any room he was in. My station was beside his at Mackey's and in a room full of characters, he was the most colorful. Rest well old friend.
Heading toward the light
Marcus Galante
May 14, 2016
I felt very bad that I was unable to see William one more time before he passed on. I spent many hours with him and was lucky when he occasionally would tell a fascinating story about one of his many experiences with the greats of the theatre. The Monday before he left us, I was able to sit with him, hold his hand and, although I didn't know it, say goodbye. I will miss him.
May 13, 2016
Sincere condolences goes out to the Herz family for your sad loss. Psalms 29:11.
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