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Thom Christopher
1940 - 2024
Thom Christopher
1940 - 2024
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BORN
1940
DIED
2024
Thom Christopher Obituary
Thom Christopher was an actor and soap opera star best known for his long runs on "One Life to Live" and "Loving," as well as for playing Hawk on "Buck Rogers in the 25th Century."
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(Photo: Everett Collection)
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Angela Goodbar
December 16, 2024
I first saw Thom on Buck Rogers; never forgot him. Followed him from that time on. He is the ONLY actor I would have loved to have met. Everyone speaks of what a wonderful man he was. I will miss him. Rest In Peace, Thom.
~A
Beverley Campbell
December 11, 2024
Paulie
December 10, 2024
43 years ago, that beautiful soul replied to a lost lonely kid, and never let her forget she was worthy of being seen and heard...
A joyful journey to you Thom. your light will ever shine on.
Marjorie Horne
December 10, 2024
In 1968 Thom Portelli directed me in a play called "The Other Side of the Stars". I was the Eastwind. I have such fond memories of production. Years later Thom and I would run into each other in the AEA building, often doing something with BC/EFA. It was always such a delightful encounter. On Facebook he always reminded me of the play and would call me The Eastwind. I will miss those moments.
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Carson Loveless
December 10, 2024
Condolences to his family
Donna James
December 10, 2024
Your heart soon will be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. What a great and wonderful soap actor you were. You were very sensational during your wonderful career!
Rest in Peace, Thom.
RICHARD Hailes
December 10, 2024
A long fulfilled life will be missed. Condolences to his family
Mitch Broomhead
December 10, 2024
Loved Thom as the character Hawk in Buck Rogers.
When I was diagnosed with cancer he wrote a message on my Facebook page giving me encouragement in my fight. The boost this gave me was immeasurable.
A lovely man whose kind words I shall miss.
Sylvia Nance
December 9, 2024
When he was on One Life To Zlive, my condolences to Thomas and his loved ones.
Sylvia Nance
RA
December 9, 2024
Prayers for the Christopher family. May God be with you in your time of loss.
Beverley Campbell
December 8, 2024
Thom Christopher was a wonderful caring soul to know, a man of many talents. I loved hearing his views, his storytelling. Sending my deepest to his family and friends. Goodbye my dear good fellow.
Frank Mohler
December 7, 2024
I am very saddened by the passing of my friend Thom Christopher. I met Thom (as Thom Portelli) in 1963 when he cast me as Jury Member Number 4 in a touring US Army soldier show, Twelve Angry Men. He directed the production and played Jury Member Number 3. We toured US Army bases in Western Germany and France. I designed the next show for him. He was the only army friend with whom I stayed in touch.
Thom in Twelve Angry Men 1963.
Fred Blair
December 7, 2024
Sorry to hear of the passing of Thom. Thom was a very talented individual and was very successful in life. He entertained many people for years. May you find comfort in knowing that Thom lived a fulfilling life that brought joy to many. May God give you peace and comfort during this time of sorrow,
RR
December 7, 2024
A familar face from his roles on "One Life To Live" and other roles. Sincere condolences to the Christopher family, May God be with you all in your time of loss.
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