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BORN
1980
DIED
2015
Ben Woolf Obituary
The actor died Monday afternoon at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, publicist Zack Teperman said. Woolf's family was at his side.
The 4-foot-4 actor was hospitalized in critical condition after he was hit by the side mirror of a passing vehicle on an LA area street.
The motorist stopped at the scene last Thursday night and was not cited or arrested.
Woolf was a cast member on the FX show since 2011.
In a statement, Woolf's family said they have been overwhelmed by the love and support they've received for him.
Teperman, his publicist, called Woolf "one-of-a-kind," and a caring and hard-working man.
LYNN ELBER, AP Television Writer
Copyright © 2015 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
65 Entries
Susan Frye
October 10, 2015
To Ben's family and friends: I am watching AHS, and Ben for the first time. I Googled him because I wanted to read about his life, which interested me because he plays such an endearing character in Meep. How terribly sad it was to read that he died in February. I am so sorry. I have read quite a bit about him and it sounds like he was a very special and loving human being. Please accept my sympathy.
Emily Krug
April 5, 2015
You were such a great person from your acting to being a teacher. I'll never forget the great work you did. May you rest in peace.
March 2, 2015
So sorry for your lost he was a very young man the bible speakes of a time when there will be no more death it bought me a measure of compfort during my time of grief I hope it will do the same for you
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Ann Amernick
March 1, 2015
I wanted to extend my condolences to this young man's family. I'm so very sorry for your loss. Even though I never knew Ben Woolf, from all that I've heard and read he was simply the best of us. Kind, humble, generous, sweet, and innocent. and it showed in his eyes. Gone too soon but left a real impact. RIP.
SD
February 28, 2015
It is just so devastating for Ben to die that young. I can't imagine how the Woolf family feels. Oh, how I look forward to the time when death will be a thing of the past on this earth. 1Cor 15:54-55. Condolences to the family.
e-j -
February 28, 2015
Ben - fun to be with, amazing to watch on screen, a good friend to all
John and Brenda
February 27, 2015
Life well lived, Ben Woolf. Sleep peacefully until we inherit the many promises found in God's word. (Matthew 6:9-10) Our deepest sympathy for the loss of a treasured loved one!
Zack Taylor
February 26, 2015
I have never met the guy and I'm upset to hear about Ben's death. He seemed like a guy who made the world better around him and didn't let his limitations stop him from living out his dreams. He is a classic underdog story. And a perfect example of what a person can accomplish if they set their mind to it. Even in death he saved 3 people's lives. With all of the ugliness in this world it's a shame that a guy like Ben couldn't stay around and bring joy into other people's lives. God bless Ben's family and friends. Hope we get to meet in heaven brother.
Karla Duncan
February 26, 2015
I hope you will be amazed at the beauty you will see. R.I.P. Mr. Woolf!
February 26, 2015
My deepest sympathies to the Woolf family as the sudden loss of a loved one can be emotionally overwhelming. May God impart your family strength and grant you peace with in your hearts. (Philippians 4:6,7)
Mj
February 26, 2015
"Our Father in the heavens, let your name be sanctified. Let your kingdom come. Let your will take place, as in heaven, also on earth" (Matt. 6:9,10). We await that day when this prayer will be fulfilled and loved ones will be united again.
K
February 26, 2015
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to your family. Losing a loved one so suddenly is so difficult to deal with. I hope warm memories of Ben will help ease your pain. And may the God of peace and comfort heal your heavy hearts. (Psalm 18:5-6)
Karen Denault
February 26, 2015
R.I.P. Ben
shoaib sabir
February 26, 2015
Love u ben woolf
michelle plakas-kaiser
February 26, 2015
rip
Marianne Stoddard
February 26, 2015
So very, very sorry. Your loss is tremendous. Our prayers go out to you!
Patricia Krause
February 25, 2015
Ben We enjoyed your acting so much and it is such a sad thing you are gone from here, but I am sure you are delighting soles in heaven.. RIP Ben
February 25, 2015
John11:25 Jesus said even though a person dies, he will live again.This promise is from Jesus himself.
Bruce Locklear
February 25, 2015
You're truly missed! Thursday night (Feb 19, 2015) I was talking with you in class and shaking your hand and had no idea that would be the last time I would ever see you. You made such a positive impact on my life as an actor and a person. You're missed and never forgotten. I can't express in words the void I feel without you here. You're in a better place now.
Ben and Lisa
Meaghan O'Keefe
February 25, 2015
I only met Ben once but he made a lasting impression on me and I wanted to share my experience with his family. Even though I'm sure you all know better than anyone what a wonderful person he was.
When I read about Ben Woolf being in the hospital, I immediately recognized him and assumed I'd seen him a million times in movies. But when I looked him up, I hadn't seen anything he'd been in (I haven't caught up on AHS in a couple years).
My friend works with Dogs Without Borders and I volunteered at an adoption on a pouring rainy saturday last year (March 1, 2014) at a store called Tailwaggers in LA and remember a man coming in to take Lisa, a little white curly thing that just lit up when she saw him, for a walk. I was told he came every weekend just to spend time with her and take her for walks. She was an older dog who'd been with them a while. She had medical problems and no one seemed to want to adopt her. But this man loved her so much and wanted to adopt her so bad or even just foster her for a while.
He told me that he had applied several times and "didn't qualify." It seemed crazy to me that someone so dedicated should be kept from giving this girl the forever home she so very much needed. I told him he should just apply again and keep trying til they let him take her. I was heartbroken that someone who went out of his way every week just to visit and walk a dog he had so much of a bond with wasn't even allowed to adopt her. I asked the staff why and tried to understand their reasoning.
He hung around for a couple of hours. I heard him explain to the staff his plans to care for her even with his long work hours. I was so glad when I suddenly saw him filling out paperwork but even more so when I saw that he had been granted foster care of Lisa. You should have seen how happy he was as I said my goodbyes to them both.
I only met Ben this one time but he made such a lasting impression on me that I called my mother in Michigan and told her about him and what happened. He was so patient with the staff and so humble (I never knew he was an actor let alone star of one of the biggest shows on television). I admired him greatly and took note on how he handled the situation so that I might learn to handle great frustration with such class and grace.
I am so very sad for the senseless loss of such a young man with such an honest, good, selfless heart, at the start of a long career, and for Lisa's loss of her forever Dad.
I posted the story on my instagram in an effort to let the world know that he wasn't just talented man who was taken too soon, but that this was a genuinely good and strong man that made a lasting impression on me. I got a couple notes from others who he touched similarly and thought I would pass them along:
"devilwearschanel
He loved her soo much. He would come very often to our Petco store to take Lisa for groomings and just to spoil her. It's so heartbreaking that he was taken away so suddenly from her and his family and fans.. And thanks for sharing this"
"hollywoodjacksparrow
He really did love her and he brought joy to all of us when we'd see them strolling along together on the Walk of Fame. Thank you for sharing this story!"
My most sincere condolences,
Meaghan O'Keefe
Maribel Castro Brito
February 25, 2015
Rest In Paradise Ben One day I will see you in heaven You will truly be missed I'm so glad I had the opportunity to have met you Thanks for taking the time to talk with me And to take pictures Thanks for not laughing when I cried Expressing how much I loved your acting You will forever live on in our hearts
isaac stone (wwefan)
February 24, 2015
U will be missed . I wish your family the best
February 24, 2015
The sorrow of the faithful
is not that of permanent loss,
but the tender sense of sadness
that comes in saying good-bye for now
to someone we love.
May today's sorrow give way
to the peace and
comfort of God's love.
Tammy Labonte
February 24, 2015
Don't know you personally,but you will be missed by millions. May you Rest In Peace. May God be with your family at this time of need.
kk
February 24, 2015
I am very sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. My heartfelt condolences to the family during this time of sorrow. (1Corinthains 15:26) (Isaiah 61:1,2) Please find peace in knowing that He understands your grief and He cares. 1 Peter 5:6
William Glover
February 24, 2015
We are very saddened to hear of Ben's passing...he was a very talented and gifted actor. May God speed his love and healing hands around the broken hearts of his family & friends. Amen. The Silva-Glover Family
Madyson
February 24, 2015
RIP
Debbie Kunkler
February 24, 2015
R I P
Rod
February 24, 2015
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the Woolf family during this difficult time. Please find peace in knowing that at 1 Peter 5:6,7-God assures you that he understands your grief and that He cares.
Annette
February 24, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
February 24, 2015
My sincere condolences at the loss of your loved one. Find solace in knowing that God shares your sorrow and wants to be a refuge for you during this difficult time. (Psalm 46:1)
Scott Chamberland
February 24, 2015
Please accept my Deepest Sympathies
Wright
February 24, 2015
To the Woolf family: Our heartfelt condolences to all. May the God of comfort, comfort and heal your sorrow in the difficult days ahead.
Cindy Karlberg
February 24, 2015
Rest in peace, sweet man. May God and His Love help your friends and family through this difficult time. You will be missed by so many.
Karlberg Family Scottsdale, AZ
R. HAYS
February 24, 2015
God Bless Mr. Woolf and his family. I Truly enjoyed watching him he always played a great character.
Mary B
February 24, 2015
My condolences to the Woolf family. May you find comfort in the memories you shared and know that as you mourn God is there to help you through this difficult time. Ps. 34:17, 18
G. Freeman
February 24, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
February 24, 2015
May the true God who hears prayer heals your pain and console your heart.
My deepest sympathies.
FRM
February 24, 2015
I am so deeply sorry to hear of the passing of this talented young man so full of life. While words cannot completely erase the sorrow felt because of his loss , hopefully Gods words at 1Peter 5:6,7 will assure you of his loving care and will bring you a measure of peace and comfort.
Phyllis Podesva
February 24, 2015
My prayers are with him and his family
February 24, 2015
So sorry for your loss. These things aren't easy to deal with. I always find comfort in Matthew 5:28,29 and I hope it brings you comfort as well. Again, my condolences.
Arisa
February 24, 2015
May Jehovah God be with your family during these difficult times.
February 24, 2015
My condolences to the Woolf Family and friends for your loss. May the beautiful memories of Ben provide comfort and strength to face tomorrow without him in the love and support that surrounds you today (Psalms 145:14,18) ~ Linda
February 24, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. I pray your family finds hope in the God of all comfort.
Patti R
February 24, 2015
I was saddened to learn of Ben's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to Ben's family, friends and fans.
Lisa
February 24, 2015
R.I.P. Ben. You will be missed by all.
Connie Richard
February 24, 2015
Will miss you Ben. I was hoping you would be returning to another installment AHS next season. A little bit of soul has just left us. RIP
February 24, 2015
Many condolences to the Woolf family. May the God of all comfort strengthen you during this difficult time.
February 24, 2015
With my condolences for your loss. May your family find peace and comfort in knowing that such hard things as pain and death will one day be gone for this has been promised.
Dwayne Bickham,Sr.
February 24, 2015
In God's care rest in peace
tina
February 24, 2015
My thoughts and prayers go to the family of Ben Woolf. May"the God of comfort" sustain you during this difficult time. Isaiah 61:1,2
February 24, 2015
So sad....rest in peace!
Sheila
February 24, 2015
Sad to hear this. God bless you Ben and all those who love you.
February 23, 2015
R.I.P. Ben
Phil
February 23, 2015
I would like to offer my sincerest condolences for the loss of your loved one. Persevere in prayer and take comfort knowing that "the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts ..." -Philippians 4:7.
Joe n b. Gruzinsky
February 23, 2015
Sorry to hear about Ben's passing. Our family is avid fans of the entire cast.
May the family and friends console their sorrow with fond memories. God bless.
RIP Ben
February 23, 2015
May the all wise and knowing Father of peace grant your family a calm heart
Baltimore
February 23, 2015
My heart and hand goes out to the WOOLF family
because of your loss may JEHOVAH KEEP AND CARE
FOR you 1peter 5;6-7 and prov 3;5,6
A concern friend
QP
February 23, 2015
So sorry to hear of Ben's untimely death. We pray that God watches over his family and provides them with comfort and support.
February 23, 2015
May God give the family peace. So very sorry for your loss.
February 23, 2015
My thoughts and prayers sre with your family during your time of loss and grief.
B Lucas
February 23, 2015
Let Yourself Grieve! Take care of yourself. Accept help from others. Allow yourself to remember. Rely on the God of all comfort. My sincere condolence.
February 23, 2015
Very sorry to hear of this loss. Praying that all can have comfort from knowing that God is near to the brokenhearted. (Psalm 34 : 18 )
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