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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Biggs
Nancy
May 19, 2024
We still miss you.
Craig
May 22, 2005
I found out about this late last night and was deeply saddened. His work will live on so we may all enjoy the person and actor he was. This just shows once again that life is short. We must all try and live each day as if it was the last. Take care.
Joyce Cook
February 23, 2005
I had no idea that Richard had died. He was so young. May God be with his family. His children will grow to be wonderful, and loving children. They will be surrounded with memories of the good man their father was.
Norman McKeown
November 23, 2004
I've only just found out about Richard's passing. He was one of my favourite actors from B5. My deepest condolences to his family. His shining light was extingushed far too soon
Vasile Apostole
September 26, 2004
Words cannot express what I'm feeling. I cried...
To his family, God bless. His memory will live on.
Rest in peace Richard.
David G
August 23, 2004
The good people allways seem to die young.
Rosie Malone
August 10, 2004
I just found out about Richard passing away and I couldn't believe it, he was a very kind and caring person, I want you to know I will keep all of you in my prayers, I know it's going to be hard the days and months ahead so just stay close to your family and friends to help you but most of all stay close to God he's always with us, just know you have alot of people who care and we are praying for you always.
In Prayers and peace and comfort of the Lord. Rosie Malone (Portsmouth, Ohio
Rejohnda Tucker
August 2, 2004
I was so shocked to hear of Richard's passing. I was really getting into his character, Milo, on strong medicine. I also liked him on the Guiding Light. I will keep his family in my prayers. I recently lost my dad who I was very close to. Keep God first, and he will take care of you.
Joann Dean
July 26, 2004
I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of fine actor. I remember Richard from "Days of our Lives". I recently saw him on episodes of "Strong Medicine" where I learned of his passing. I wish to express my deepest sympathy to his wife and sons. My prayers are with you.
Joann
Judy
July 24, 2004
My deepest sympathy for the loss to the Biggs Family. Even on TV he seemed like a very nice man. He played one of my favorite characters on B5. His time with his family ended too soon.
Nikisha Cooper
July 21, 2004
I feel as if the world has loss yet another great actor. My deepest sympathy is with his family. Thanks
Denise
July 20, 2004
I am very sad at the passing of a great actor with such a smooth voice. He will be truly missed by is fans. My prayers go out to his family, friends, and colleagues. God Bless. Rest in peace Richard.
Tanya Word
July 20, 2004
I was saddened and shocked to learn of Richard's transition to Heaven. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to his family during this difficult time. Remember he is not gone from your memories and he yet lives inside of you. One day we will see him again in Glory. Praying God's comfort and healing for you.
Erin Gray
July 19, 2004
Every day I find myself thinking about Richard. I wish to offer my condolences to his family and friends. My memories of Richard are of a gracious, loving and gentle man. I pray he's found his way to god. I pray daily for his family for strength and guidance through these difficult times.
Sending blessings with light & love, Erin
Rick Willoughby
July 18, 2004
My wife and I were saddened to learn
tonight of Richard's passing. I was in the hospital the week that he died and it took until now to find out. Richard's characters on his shows were always our favorites. We will miss him as an actor and pray for him as a man. Thank you Richard
for all the hours of enjoyment you gave.
John Hill
July 13, 2004
It's a damned shame that he had to go so soon. I always liked his character on Babylon 5, and it seemed like he would be one of the last ones to pass on to the other side. Goes to show you that none of us really know when we'll go.
We'll miss ya, Doc!
Steven Mannion
July 9, 2004
I have just learned, with shock and dismay, of Richard's untimely demise.
My condolences to his family and friends - which in an ideal world would be everybody.
Doug & Jolene
July 7, 2004
Oh man, I just found out today that Rick passed away. We met him at a convention in Tulsa several years ago. We have pics of us with him and he signed a GREAT, personalized autographed picture of himself for us.
He was a super guy and GREAT actor.
We will miss him very much! My heart and prayers go out to his family.
Paul Sheward
July 1, 2004
We are all made of star stuff... Richard just shone a little brighter than most.
Joseph Burns
June 24, 2004
Out of the blue, I felt a sudden need to see Babylon 5 again. I went to my storage, pulled some tapes, and spent the past couple of weeks reviewing some of my favorites. Then I turned to the web, to see what had become of the internet presence of my old favorite. Here, I discovered the loss of a true gentleman, Richard Biggs. I cannot express the dismay I have felt learning of the loss of one so young, possessed of the clear-thinking right-mindedness so lacking in the modern age. Robbed is an understatement. If I were to dwell upon it, I could only come up with a phrase that is less of an understatement; articulation of this tragedy is beyond my ability. By all rights, we should have been treated to another 20-30 years of this man's craft - yet we have a legacy from him nonetheless. I'll be spending some more time with Richard now. I hope that there is more of his work waiting out there to surprise me, but there can be no question but that that is the very thing we, his fans, have been robbed of. To his family, I can only imagine your loss, the injustice of it. We his fans are your family too; our hearts go out to you.
Jo Love
June 16, 2004
Richard Biggs was a great actor, and I enjoyed his work. I will miss seeing him. He was the type of actor you would see his work and say "Great Job" everytime. To his family be strong and hold on to his love.
Donna Long
June 12, 2004
Dear Lori and boys,
I was very fortunate to have known Rick very briefly through working with him at conventions. He was a lovely person, always caring and compassionate. I know that he is with the Lord and Savior.
I was honored to have been able to attend his service and to have been able to give you a brief condolence in person. Again, I say that he will be missed and that we can only live our lives in a way to make him proud, and to know that families will once again be together with our loved ones in Christ. May the Lord richly bless and keep you all. He giveth peace that passes all understanding.
Mike Murphy
June 9, 2004
My condolences and best wishes to Mr. Bigg's family.
He was such a really nice person!
Holly G.
June 9, 2004
To the family of Richard Biggs. I have a very special memory to share. Years ago, when Rick was on Days Of Our Lives, I was a big fan. I used to write to him all the time. One day out of the blue I got a phone call from my friend Janice Willcocks, then president of his fan club. She surprised me with a phone call from Rick! It was at a very difficult time in my life (we had just lost our home in a fire) and it was such a wonderful gift! Then I was given guest passes to a DOOL event, and later on tickets to a play he was in. He was a very special person. =]
Howard William Lewis III
June 9, 2004
Like many people who know of him, I have never met Mr. Biggs. In reading these pages I am so heartwarmed to know that a man who portrayed such a strong character had such strong character himself. It's what you hope for when you watch something that inspires you to strive to be a better person. That the person who is relating that character to you is a good person. A person who would also inspire you to be a better person. It is obvious that Richard James Biggs II was such a person. I guess it's sort of practicing what he preached. God bless you, sir, for showing us what a good man can do; on set and off.
Having lost my father at nineteen after a life growing up apart from him (my parents were divorced when I was five) I pray for comfort for your loss and rejoice in the time that you had with him.
Kat Campbell
June 9, 2004
I was so shocked and saddened to learn that Richard had passed away so suddenly. He was an excellent actor and, more important, he was a kind and wonderful person. I know his sweet soul will live on in the memories of all of us, especially his family. My thoughts and prayers are with you...
jebster
June 8, 2004
I wish the family all the best and we are all thankful to have the presence of a such a special person in our lives. He will always be in our thoughts and prayers.
Stephen Austin
June 8, 2004
To my friend and brother.
Your prescence in my life was a gift from God. We shared many great and not so great experiences. We laughed, we cried, we achieved, we failed. The thing was, we did it together.
I've been blessed with a little more time on this planet than you. I'll need it to accomplish what you were able to do in your short 44 years. I'll try to make you proud of me.
I'll miss you, Rick.
Linda Horne
June 8, 2004
I really loved Richards abilities and his offstage presence. What a wonderful man. I will miss him keenly.
Linda
Nancy Coglan
June 8, 2004
Please accept my condolence for your most profound loss. My Father died very young too, only 47 years young. I understand your pain.
Please know that those who knew your dad, loved him. He was a warm and caring person. I think he was able to show some of himself, his compassion, in his interpretation of the role of Dr. Franklin on Babylon 5.
He will be remembered and missed. Best wishes.
Jennifer Lamkin
June 8, 2004
I was so heart stricken to learn of Richard's passing. He was a great actor and a kind human being. I had the honor of meeting him at a convention a few years back and he was nice enough to have a picture taken with me. Richard's character on B-5(Stephen Franklin) was my favorite. I always enjoyed an episode that had him in it a lot. I also enjoyed seeing him again on Tremors the series. This world will be lost without him in it. He will always be in my heart and I will always remember the time I got to meet him as himself. My prayers and thoughts to his family.
Cheryl Carpenter
June 8, 2004
I met Richard at the first Las Vegas Star Trek convention I attended in 2001. It was a pleasure meeting him and getting a photo taken of the two of us. Those moments with him will be cherished forever. Cheryl Carpenter
Paul King
June 7, 2004
Through his work, Richard has tought my children valuable lessons in humanity.
Wilma Aponte
June 7, 2004
Although I was not fortunate to meet Richard in person, I feel like I knew him from watching old Days of Our Lives tapes, and other videos of personal appearances that he was in.
He always had a beautiful smile, and a friendly attitude with everyone. All of these well wishes are a testament to the type of person that he was. We should all feel blessed that Richard has touched our lives in one way or another.
May the good Lord watch over Richard in his eternal life, and may he always watch and protect his family on Earth.
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"When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced. Live your life so that when you die, the world cries and you rejoice."
--Cherokee Expression --
"Lord help me live from day to day,
In such a humble sort of way,
To give a smile, help lift a load,
For those I meet along life's road,
And when I come to my journey's end,
My life I have not lived in vain,
If one dear friend can smile and say,
"I'm glad I met him on life's way'."
--Author Unknown--
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Irene Smith
June 6, 2004
I met Rick when our families were stationed in Minot, ND. I remember we would all go to the Base Disco on Sunday afternoon and dance for hours. He was so good-looking with his beautiful smile. His happiness was infectious. But what was even better was the person on the inside, he made an impression on me that never left. Such a warm soul. I feel so fortunate he touched my life. I know you can relate. I remember when he went off to college he said he wanted to become a Doctor. He would write me letters during his Spanish class telling me about all his adventures. He mentioned he wanted to try out for small acting bits. It wasn’t long before his career took off and it tickled me he became a “doctor” on Days of our Lives.. (and the rest is history). I got in touch with him a couple of times over the years and saw him about 3 years ago when I was doing some work in CA. I couldn’t believe how accommodating he was about getting together - and I was taken back how he remained so grounded. I quickly remembered why I thought he was so wonderful. I met his wife and first born son - all of them had a genuinely beautiful presence. Seriously, there aren’t many people you meet in you life time like Rick Biggs. I can only strive to be the person he showed me we have the potential to be. I am so saddened by this loss - but his Spirit will be eternal. My heart goes out to his family and all of you for sharing in the loss...
Irene Smith
Lynda Mayfield
June 6, 2004
I met Mr. Biggs at Shoreleave 24, two years ago. He was so kind to everyone he met. Jason Carter was there with him, and they were cracking each other up, both so vibrant and alive. It is going to be difficult to view his work, at first, but still, I have such priceless memories.
My best wishes to all his friends, family, and loved ones.
Daniel Zinnecker
June 6, 2004
Sad, so deeply sad! To loose one like him leaves me broken-hearted. Too young, too great to pass away! All my love to his familiy! We will never forget! Watching Babylon 5 will never be the same anymore!
Darlene Piteo
June 6, 2004
I have no words to express the sadness I feel at Richard's passing. I had the pleasure of meeting and speaking with Richard at several conventions over the last few years and always enjoyed listening to him. He was a kind and funny man who will be missed alot. The world has lost a wonderful man! Thank you for all the time you spent with all of us! I will never forget you!
Peace and Love to all the family and friends of Richard -
Darlene
Andrea Schichan
June 6, 2004
The world has lost a great man and a kind soul. You will be remembered.
Cmdr. Akeen B5-fan
June 3, 2004
Dear Richard, You were the part of the cycle im my life, maybe a little short, but full of emotions that changed my being, my life, no matter how much, but You did.
You are among us as long as our hearts are beating and remembering You.
"What we do in live echos in eternity", they said.
You are the echo in our hearts.
Rest in peace, Richard.
We miss You.
Russell Carley
June 3, 2004
Some day the last enemy, Death, will be defeated. Until that time we must endure...
Rali...
June 2, 2004
We love... We Remember... We Grieve...!!!
Ellen Mayfield
June 1, 2004
It seems like just the other day that I saw Richard Biggs in convention. I am totally shocked to hear the news. It was so sudden. He was so nice when we saw him, very funny and witty. The world is definitely less without him. I am saddened by his death. The acting world will feel his passing I'm sure for years to come.
Erykah Miszti
June 1, 2004
A fantastic actor and an amazing man taken from us in his prime. I meet him several times at conventions and my memories are filled with the infectious laughter and joy that he brought to the proceedings. He will be missed.
William Little
June 1, 2004
Richard can rest well, knowing that he helped inspire many of us to continue the effort to turn the dream of living and working in space into a reality. We will shed a tear, mourn his loss, then press on with the task. We thank him for the time he spent with us, and for sharing with us his art, his talent, and his passion.
Richard Olszewski
May 31, 2004
Mr. Richard Biggs was a great man, and actor. He gave so much to all that he did and to his many, many devoted fans. My prayers go out to his family. He Will be truly missed.
Scott MacDonald
May 30, 2004
I was stunned to hear of Richard's passing. He was a gentleman in the truest sense of the word. I knew him as a fellow actor on the Sci/ Fi convention circuit, and was always glad to see him at signing shows. His humor and positive attitude were infectious. I loved that we rarely spoke of 'the industry' when together, but our lives, wives and children ruled our conversations; he especially glowed at the thoughts of his family. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, I know he will be sorely missed by all who knew him.
Anneli Bird
May 30, 2004
With our deepest sympathy at this tragic time. Richard will be sadly missed.
Anneli, Paul and Morgan
Lorraine Dunkley
May 29, 2004
A warm spirited, generous, gifted and funny man who gave a great deal to everyone he met. I have special memories of him from the 2 occasions I had the pleasure of meeting him. He will be greatly missed by all those who had the honour of meeting him and those who simply admired his work.
Heidi Mello
May 29, 2004
To his family, Thank you very much for sharing him with us. He was more than special and I will truly miss him.
Peace to all of you....
Richard Herd
May 29, 2004
A bright, talented and fun gentleman!
A grand and loving husband and father.
Good night sweet prince and let flights of
angels sing thee to thy rest.
John Long
May 29, 2004
I will remember Richard for his passion, integrity and good humor. My deepest condolences to his wife, sons and family. As the father of four, I understand his devotion to his children. I hope that they have a trove of good memories and that they will be proud of their dad as he was of them. God bless you all.
REBEKKA BROWN
May 28, 2004
TO FAMILY OF RICHARD BIGGS:
I WAS SUPRISED TO HEAR THAT HE PASSED AWAY. HE WAS SO NICE AND SWEET ACTOR. I REMEMBERED HIM PLAYING DOCTOR ON TV SHOW, "DAYS OF OUR LIVES" AND I WILL NEVER FORGOT HIM. GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
Monte Clarno
May 28, 2004
Good bye and God bless.
David and Laura Wexler
May 28, 2004
Thank you for brightening our lives through your immense talent.
R. Mello
May 28, 2004
It is far too short a time to have spent in your wonderful company. May you walk in peace forever. Our prayers go to all family and friends.
Eugene Sanford
May 28, 2004
I was deeply shocked also to hear about his untimely passing. I had seen him in the final season of DS9, and read an interview online about him. My deepest condolonces to his family, friends, and fans of Richard Biggs
bernard butler
May 28, 2004
my condolancies to his family and friends at this sad time. he will not be forgotten
Stephen Furst
May 27, 2004
Rick was a fine man and a great actor. I had a wonderful time acting with him and directing him in Babylon 5 and Crusade. I was awed by his talent and looked forward to working with him again someday. In show business, so many people are driven by their egos, but Rick was not like that. He was very sensitve of other people feelings, as the great actors are, and Rick was a great actor. As a person, he had an aura that attracted people to him, and everyone I knew felt a connection to him, even after just meeting him. I believe his memorial service could have gone on for many hours more if it had not ended at nightfall. His family, friends and co-workers could have paid tribute to him all night and never wanted to stop saying how much they loved him. His loss is a great shock, and as painful as it is for me, how much more painful it is for his beloved family. I am so sorry for your loss, and my prayers are with you. Love and blessings to all his family and friends.
Tracey Behn
May 27, 2004
I'd just like to say that I was deeply shocked when I heard that Richard had passed away suddenly May 21. I remember how devastated I was when my father died, even though he'd been sick for a long time and it was expected. The death of a loved one is never easy and my heart goes out to you and the children during this sad time.
I enjoyed seeing Richard as Dr. Stephen Franklin in Babylon 5 and Crusade, as well as his guest roles in Tremors and many other shows.
I only met Richard recently, when he attended the Shore Leave convention at Hunt Valley, MD July 12-14, 2002. He was such a great person to meet and so full of life. His death will be felt greatly in sci-fi fandom and we'll all miss him.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family during this sad time.
Sincerely,
Ms. Tracey Behn
Marcelo Coutinho
May 27, 2004
I am deeply shocked! Just yesterday I was watching GROPOS again with Rick and Paul Winfield amazing acting, and all I have to say to Rick is: Thanks for all the times you made me laugh and thanks also for the many times you made me cry. you became as if you were one more of the family and as so you'll be missed. You went for the Ocean but I am sure we'll meet again on the Rim! Farewell!
Winnie Mitchell
May 27, 2004
Rick will always be remembered with fondness and respect after his many appearances here in the Boston area. We all mourn with his family and friends at this tragic loss. He has brightened my life and I know that light will never go out as long as I can remember his smiling face and caring manner. May God take him to his arms this day.
Dr. Kimberly Engle
May 27, 2004
I had the pleasure of meeting Rick in Philadelphia in 1997, and we became fast friends. He so enjoyed meeting people everywhere he went (he told me he disliked doing conventions where he was isolated from all the fans), and was a genuinely wonderful person. He greeted everyone with an enthusiastic hello and smile. He would do anything for anyone, and went out of his way to make people happy. Years ago I was in LA attending a conference at JPL, so Rick thought I'd enjoy a visit to the set of B5 and invited me. I had such a great time! But more than that, I learned how well-liked Rick was among *everyone* in the cast and crew. The vast number of people who can call themselves friends of Rick is only one indication of how much he contributed to society and the number of lives he touched during his much too short stay on this earth.
I was shocked and saddened by the news of his death, and my deepest consolences go out to Lori, RJ, Hunter, and the rest of his family and friends. Rick, we'll all miss your smile, your jokes and pranks, and the way you used to light up every room you entered. Rest in peace my friend.
Glen Hausfeld
May 27, 2004
Dear Richard Biggs Family
My prayers are with all of you.
Thank you Ricahrd for coming to Minnesota to one of our little conventions.
It was nice to meet you in person.
I am Still in shock I just do not know what to say.
Glen J Hausfeld
Tracey Kickbusch
May 27, 2004
The world has lost a bit of its warmth with the passing of Richard Biggs. It makes you really think about the soliliquy, "Trouble will come in its own time, it always does, but give me today and I will be happy."
D Thomas
May 27, 2004
May the comfort of the Father envelope Rick's family and fill the void. Thanks for sharing a portion of you life with the B5 family.
Kit Edwards
May 27, 2004
I was fortunate to know Richard through the media conventions held in Roanoke. Richard was an outstanding gentleman, always treating everyone with respect and his big smile. I will have fond memories of his visits, the fun we had and listening to his stories about his family of which he was so very proud. Richard was an outstanding actor. I was especially pleased when he joined "Strong Medicine". To his family my thoughts and prayers are with you. Richard was special to all who knew him.
jay beebe
May 27, 2004
All I can say is mr. biggs was a great man , my wife and I looked forward to seeing him at various conventions....we will not only miss him as an actor but as a true and wonderful person
Keith Murphy
May 27, 2004
I'm just another B5 fan that never had the pleasure to meet Mr. Biggs. Having said that, I am still deeply saddened by your loss. I know it may seem trivial coming from those of us who never met him, but we will miss him too. He touched so many of our lives through his work that we feel we knew him. I sincerely wish that I could have known him better and am sorrowed by the notion that I have lost that chance. Good luck to you and your family and thank you for sharing Mr. Biggs with us. He will be remembered.
Erik Rupp
May 27, 2004
Richard Biggs was a fine, outstanding actor that gave life and warmth to the characters he played. He had the ability to make the viewer care about the character he was playing. Now he is gone, and he has left us all much too soon. His work on Babylon 5 endures, and it is now available on DVD. Those performances will be a reminder for years to come of just how special he was as an actor. He touched literally millions of people through those performances, and he also touched many others with his kindness when they met him. He will be greatly missed.
Tracey
May 26, 2004
Today is the first day I have ever checked out any of the Bab5 cast websites, so I am crying hard at this tragically sad news from Jason Carter's site. Richard Biggs' character always made me feel like there was good in the universe. He just emanated warmth, security, calm. May his wife and children find solace. Peace be with you all.
Lori Coffey
May 26, 2004
It is sad to hear that someone so young and beloved has passed away. I hope his passing was peaceful and he is looking down on all who love him, and know that he will be greatly missed. I offer my condolences to his family. With many prayers, yours Lori
Laura Appelbaum
May 26, 2004
I never had the honor of meeting Rick Biggs in person, but he was a weekly visitor to my living room through his powerful performances on Babylon 5. Everyone I know who had personal experiences with him speaks uniformly of a man as decent and gentlemanly as the character he portrayed. His sudden passing has touched me deeply and I can only hope that an outpouring of sympathy from his many fans, such as myself, can in some small way bring comfort to his family and loved ones. We knew him from afar, and yet we grieve with you. May his memory be as a blessing.
Laura M. Appelbaum
L K
May 26, 2004
Walk in light...
We shall all meet again.
Christine Reynolds
May 26, 2004
I was so sorry to hear of Mr. Biggs' passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all his family members in this difficult time. May God bless you all and give you His comfort.
Michael Schilling
May 26, 2004
Richard Biggs was one of the kindest actors I've ever met, and I've been meeting them at conventions for almost twenty years. He appeared at the one I am closest to, Shore Leave, twice in recent years, and he was always kind, personable, and highly approachable. Like everyone else, I was shocked when I first heard about the tragedy...so young, so strong, so happy with his wife and sons. It's just another sad reminder of how brief and precious life is. I think that we should all give our loved ones an extra hug today..because you just never know. Richard's family has our deepest regret and support always. We in fandom are all the poorer for his loss, as is everyone who had the pleasure of meeting him. Goodbye, Rick...and thanks for the great times.
Sheri Engle
May 26, 2004
I first met Rick about 8 years ago at a convention in Phila, and was
privileged to become his friend. He
was an annual guest at the Rising
Star conventions in VA, and many of
us have wonderful memories of his
appearances there. The charming,
cheerful, alway upbeat and friendly
man we saw on stage is exactly the
real person that Rick was. He was
quite simply, as beautiful inside
as he was on the outside. Perhaps
one way to honor his memory will be
to remember how kind, patient, and
non-judgemental he was with other
people, and apply that lesson to our
own lives. We all grieve for him
as fans and friends, and our hearts
go out to Lori, R.J., Hunter and
Rick's entire family, who have lost
someone so precious and dear to them
Blessings and peace to all of you.
Sheri Engle
Sunbury, PA
Jeffery Cochran
May 26, 2004
God bless you Richard... may He hold you close in his arms and envelope you with the love of the universe...
Duana Cockrell
May 26, 2004
As a longtime fan of Babylon 5, I greatly enjoyed Richard's portrayal of Dr. Franklin, as a man of thought, honor, and integrity, whose moral dilemnas often mirrored those we all face every day. I had the pleasure to see him at Akon in Dallas a few years ago, and I will always remember his kindness and humor. My condolences to his family and friends. He will be greatly missed.
Jani *Fleet
May 26, 2004
May 25, 2004
Still in shock over Rick's passing, my memories of having first met him at ConRad in 1994 (I think), then at Visions in Chicago the next year, and many other cons since then are all swirling in my mind. I remember when he introduced Lori as his fiance, then they had RJ, then Hunter. I most recently saw him in NYC in January where he and Jason Carter were hotly, but in a friendly manner, debating politics, etc., during their Q & A. My heart goes out to Lori and the rest of the family. Rick was always generous to the fans with his autographing and time to chat. I am so privileged to have met him.
In deepest sympathy,
Jani *Fleet.
April Amos
May 26, 2004
I have no words for a loss this great and so unfair.
Anysia Chung
May 26, 2004
When I heard of your passing, I felt as if a light went out in the world. You left this world too early. You will be sorely missed.
My deepest condolences to your family, and friends.
Paul Cloutier
May 26, 2004
You inspired and entertained us and were, above all, a wonderful person. The world is a little less bright without you.
No longer do you need to stand between the candle and the star - you now are the star.
Rest Peacefully
JDG Dotson
May 26, 2004
The Navajo speak of walking with beauty, beauty all around us above and below. Watching your presence as an actor, I felt that you lived in this way.
Walk with beauty....
JDG Dotson
J. Loeri-Sebbe
May 26, 2004
I didn't know Mr. Biggs except through the roles he's portraited on television (namely Days of Our Live and Babylon 5). Watching him was a joy and I could see that he enjoyed what he did.
I would like to sincerely express my sorrow on his sudden passing . . . My prayers are with Richard Biggs' family and friends . . .
With prayer and hope,
JLS (a fan)
Jack Bennett
May 26, 2004
Goodbye Rick. You will be missed by all of us.
Linda Pidutti
May 26, 2004
There is less joy on the planet these days with Richard's passing, especially since it has shocked us all so much. But how blessed we have been that he was with us for those 44 years. His smile is branded on our memories forever. In behalf of myself and all
Lakesiders, I send good thoughts and prayers to his entire family.
Dirk Loedding
May 26, 2004
I first met Rick at Big Bang, in Chicago. I will never forget how he pretty much took charge in a panel he shared with another B5 cast member - Jerry Doyle, maybe Walter Koenig? The venue was noise, and questions couldn't be heard from the audience. The con member who had the cordless microphone was not doing a good job. So, Rick jumped up, grabbed the microphone, and proceeded to literally *run* from person to person, handing them the microphone so they could ask their question. The poor guy looked like he was running a marathon by the time the panel was over. He will be greatly missed, by many, for so many reasons.
Fabiana H.
May 25, 2004
I had the priviledge of meeting Richard Biggs at the Marcon34 Convention in Columbus, OH. Other B5 chatters and I had decided to meet there. Richard was a wonderful man, at first impression. I remember shaking his hand, and saying hello as we crossed each other somewhere in the convention area. He didn't mind it at all, and he made me feel quite at ease. That is a very distinct quality that not many people possess. And I am glad I remember that moment as clearly as if it had happened today. I offer to all of Richard Biggs' family my deepest condolences. I shall greatly miss him, but I will remembered him as a really fun person to be around.
A Babylon 5 fan,
Fabiana H. aka Garibaldis_Uniform
Donna Burns
May 25, 2004
Richard Biggs was a plesaure to work with on Strong Medicine. He was always friendly and had a positive outlook on work and life. We will miss him and pray for his wife and children. His good nature and humor will always be remembered.
Richard (Chats) Feldman
May 25, 2004
I had the distinct pleasure of meeting Rick on the very first episode of B5 that I worked - #105, The Believers. That episode dealt with life and the sometimes (often?) unfair ways in which life is ended.... Rick was a perfect gentleman with the children working on the show at all times, was always happy and smiling, eager to help other performers in any way that he possibly could. He was truly devoted to his lovely wife Lori, and when I asked him about her, his face LIT UP the stage!!!!
Rick, we must say goodbye, at least temporarily... but I'm certain that we will meet again someday. I look forward to hugging you again.
Farewell, Old Friend.
Chats
Paul Green
May 25, 2004
Babylon 5 was the type of show that crept up on you. At first it was just another sci-fi show like DS9 but watching subsequent episodes made you realize it was attempting to push the envelope with its dynamic computer graphics. At first the characters seemed secondary to the effects. But slowly characters stood out. Richard Biggs' Dr Franklin was one of them. He had a quiet integrity that contrasted with some of the macho heroics of other characters. Richard Biggs' fine acting made you believe in the character. Not as a mere sci-fi stock character but as a rounded person.
His sudden death is a great loss to his profession and he will be sadly missed. Watching re-runs of Babylon 5 will now be tinged with sadness. My prayers go to his young family.
Michael Penner
May 25, 2004
Mr. Biggs brought all of us the ability to suspend disbelief and better enjoy any show he appeared on. His dignity and upbeat spirit shone through the characters he created with such skill and artistry. We will all miss you.
SHANNON ABELL
May 25, 2004
Richard was a wonderful guest when he came to Roanoke for the Rising Star convention and made all the fans feel very special. We will forever miss him both at conventions and on TV.
Vicki Hartman
May 25, 2004
I am in shock over Richard's passing and I want to express my deepest sympathies to his wife and children, as well as all of those who were close to him. He could be devilish and charming at the same time. He was truly one of a kind! My prayers are with everyone whose lives he touched, no matter how briefly! May God rest his soul and comfort those he was closest to.
Connie Colvin
May 25, 2004
We have lost a great person in losing Richard, way too soon. My heartfelt greatest sympathy goes to his family, who must be so totally shocked. This is the first loss in the Babylon 5 family, and it cuts to the bone. He was a perfect Dr Stephen Franklin. Just right, and I was lucky to have met him 6 times, and it is just so hard to imagine I will not again. He was a great guy, fun, and just a man of integrity, great looks, and well, just the best. This is just so damn tragic. I loved him, and B5 was and is my passion. There are so many things to say, and yet, one is speechless. All I can say, is something that JMS put into the script for Sleeping in Light. To an absent friend, in memory still bright,, and his was a bright, wonderful soul. God bless his spirit, and God help his family at this time. We will miss you Richard, very very much. You were loved.I am sure us B5'ers will be there for your family and I hope to send something good for his childrens memeory book. He is in my heart and all of them are too.
Tammy Smith
May 25, 2004
I saw Rick on Days of Our Lives & Babylon 5, but I never met him in person. He seemed to have such humanity in his performances, though. My heart goes out to his family & all the people he worked with in his various TV projects. He will be missed.
BarBara Luna
May 25, 2004
Richard Biggs brought such positive happy energy to every convention he attended. Always kind to me and to his fans, making sure he treated everyone with dignity and respect. What an honor to have been in his presence. I too will always be one of his fans.
My blessings to Lori R.J. Hunter & Aunt Shirley
Peace & Love,
BarBara Luna
Annie Wheeler
May 25, 2004
I had the opportunity to meet Rick several times. It was always great to see him and he always was happy to see his fans.
He was one of the first actors I met and he immediately put me at ease. After that each time I saw him it was like seeing an old friend.
I was fortunate enough to see him again in January in New Jersey and he was, as always, a great guest and a great guy.
I was shocked to hear of his passing and will miss him.
Dr. Fred Eichelman
May 25, 2004
Richard Biggs....King of Convention Guests
I got to meet Richard Biggs through an extraordinary lady, Shirley DiDomenico. As a retired teacher I had the pleasure of running a series of media conventions that featured film and TV stars who would help in education programs. “Aunt Shirley” as we called her, told us about Richard and we invited him to a convention we called Rising Star. He attended six and then when we went on to a purer media convention we created, Starz 2000, he joined us for that too.
In all the conventions we ran he was one of our most popular guests and it was at the demand of fans that we kept having him return. Richard's sense of humor and loving attitude toward fans kept people at his autograph table from opening to closing times.
Especially memorable were the celebrity memorabilia auctions that he emceed. They were funny and they raised more money for charity than any thing else we did. He wouldn’t get off the stage until he was guaranteed that enough money was made for scholarships and for the anti abuse program, Victims of Violence No More. He himself made generous contributions of memorabilia from the hit TV series Babylon 5.
Also memorable was the banquets we had each year. One year Richard used me as his guinea pig in demonstrating the difference between soap opera and science fiction fans. I became him and he acted out the roles of each fan which brought down the house. At another banquet Richard led a group of fans and stars in the YMCA dance number which he produced.
Generous, giving, kind, affable, friendly, there are not enough adjectives to describe him. Had there not been a Richard Biggs we would have had to invent him as he made all of our lives better for knowing him. I for one look forward to being reunited with him in Heaven where he may well be auctioning off harps, wings, and halos as a fund raiser. Of course funds won’t be needed in Heaven, but I am sure God will delight in seeing Richard in action as much as we have.
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