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Actor Stan Kirsch, best known for his role as Richie Ryan in Highlander: The Series, has died of an apparent suicide. He was 51.
According to TMZ, Kirsch’s body was discovered over the weekend by his wife, Kristyn Green.
Kirsch starred in Highlander from its 1992 launch through Season 5, at which point he left the series. He returned for the series finale the following season.
Additional TV credits include General Hospital, JAG, Family Law, and Friends. In recent years, Kirsch worked as an acting coach.
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Awww, Richie. 😢
So many suicides in the news recently. Very sad.
Ahh Stan i am sorry you could not find The help you needed . You will be missed my friend . My condolences to his family . Dam-it it pisses me of to know someone is feeling so bad to take their life . We need more awareness .
Soo sad! I loved Highlander. So sad for his family.
RIP.
So devastating for his wife. Prayers for her and I hope he found his peace.
How incredibly sad! I saw him at a Highlander con back in the day and he had absolutely stunning charisma in person. My heart goes out to his wife and loved ones.