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Andy Hallett, Lorne from “Angel, dies at 33

March 31st, 2009
Author Troy Brownfield

Andy Hallett as Lorne
Entertainment Weekly reports the sad news that Andy Hallett has died. Hallett was best known for playing Lorne, singing demon and ally to Angel. The singer/actor had struggled with congestive heart disease, a condition that he first became aware of near the end of the Angel run in 2004. Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel creator Joss Whedon reportedly created the role of Lorne for Hallett after seeing him perform. The character of Lorne continues to have a presence in the Angel comic, published by IDW.

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30 Responses to “Andy Hallett, Lorne from “Angel, dies at 33”
  1. BorgataHotelAndCasino Says:
    March 31st, 2009 at 10:31 am

    what a sad news

  2. clinthawkeye Says:
    March 31st, 2009 at 10:46 am

    Wow, Andy Hallett was absolutely amazing in Angel. Lorne was always one of my favorite characters from the show, and it made me happy to see his role grow larger and larger with each passing episode. RIP Andy.

  3. SpikeTepes Says:
    March 31st, 2009 at 10:52 am

    Very sad news to hear. He had an amazing voice, and was a talented actor.

  4. Sean W Says:
    March 31st, 2009 at 11:00 am

    To die at 33 (a year older than me) from heart disease…..that is terrifying.

    Always liked him as Lorne. Toward the end of ANGEL he really became the guy who didn’t seem to fit in anymore because things had gone so dark and bad – it’s how I felt about the show, so I empathized with him. Plus he was always a good beacon of fun for that show.

    I had always hoped to meet him at a convention, too, but he never seemed to do the shows I was able to get to.

    Rest in peace, Andy. Wish you hadn’t left us so soon like this, but at least you won’t suffer and hurt anymore. :(

  5. Tycho Says:
    March 31st, 2009 at 11:06 am

    Very sad news. Rest easy, buddy. Thanks for everything. “Goodnight, folks.”

  6. Stephen Says:
    March 31st, 2009 at 11:11 am

    Rest in Peace. My condolences to his family and friends.

  7. Mostskillz Says:
    March 31st, 2009 at 11:14 am

    Wow…RIP Andy Hallett

  8. rwe1138 Says:
    March 31st, 2009 at 11:23 am

    I’m deeply saddened.

    Numfar, do the Dance of Sadness.

  9. 3 Says:
    March 31st, 2009 at 11:32 am

    He died at a fairly young age.Sad new but at 33 wow that is still young to die.

    Kinda of sadens me to see person die at such a young age.

  10. bman28 Says:
    March 31st, 2009 at 11:40 am

    RIP Andy. Thanks for the entertainment.

  11. Jonathan Says:
    March 31st, 2009 at 11:46 am

    This just makes me sad. The world seems a little darker when entertainers like Andy leave it. Thank you for the joy Andy. You will be missed

  12. charles david haskell Says:
    March 31st, 2009 at 12:07 pm

    IT SAD TO READ ABOUT THE DEAD OF ANYONE WHO DIED SO YOUNG. ANDY HALLETT MADE LORNE COME ALIVE. I WAS HOPPING THAT THERE WOULD BE A BUFFY/ANGEL REUNION. IT WOULD HAVE BE INTERESTED TO WHAT HE WAS DOING SINCE ANGEL THE SERIES ENDED. IT WOULD HAVE BE NICE TO SEE HIM ON BONES. GOOD LUCK TO THE FUTURE. YOUR TRULY CHARLES DAVID HASKELL

  13. Nas Hoosen Says:
    March 31st, 2009 at 1:46 pm

    Wow. R.I.P. Andy Hallett.

    You played, by far, my favorite supporting character in ‘Angel’ and you were an amazing talent.
    My condolences to your family and friends.

  14. jason1kent Says:
    March 31st, 2009 at 2:39 pm

    Shocked, he was fantastic, Godbless

  15. Sanford S. Williams Says:
    March 31st, 2009 at 3:08 pm

    Andy Hallett as Lorne brought new light to the role of a demon. First ol’ boy that played Doyle, now this. God called him home too soon. He will be missed.

  16. Rider Millar Says:
    March 31st, 2009 at 3:18 pm

    Sympathies to his family and friends. Great performer. This is horrible news.

  17. christopher lott Says:
    March 31st, 2009 at 4:39 pm

    Hey Lorne was the man and to hear that Andy Hallet has passed is truly sad news. He had an amazing voice and brought a sense of fun and humor to Angel even as it grew darker God has called home one of his angels indeed.

  18. Ryan Says:
    March 31st, 2009 at 5:51 pm

    damn… He was great.

  19. Andy EN Says:
    March 31st, 2009 at 7:59 pm

    It wouldn’t surprise me if his role on Angel kept growing because it was just so hard not to like the guy. While part of that was him obviously him playing Lorne, you got the sense that he was probably a decent guy in real life as well. RIP.

  20. Barbara Says:
    March 31st, 2009 at 9:20 pm

    Kisses blown heavenward, Andy, may the angels truly sing you home. Thank you for your time here, you were a treasure.

  21. JE Says:
    March 31st, 2009 at 10:11 pm

    Wow. Thanks for the great eps & good times. R.I.P.

  22. Monster X Says:
    March 31st, 2009 at 10:22 pm

    Horrible news, I loved his character the host on Angel, R.I.P. brother.

  23. Wolve88 Says:
    March 31st, 2009 at 10:51 pm

    a great talent.
    too soon.

    rest easy bud.
    -J

  24. david Says:
    March 31st, 2009 at 11:19 pm

    A beakon of light in a otherwise dark and deppressing show He Will be missed a real rarity a geniunely nice guy thanks for the memories.

  25. njoy Says:
    April 1st, 2009 at 12:28 am

    Rest in peace Andy ( Krevlornswath of the Deathwok Clan )

    You where 1 of my favourite actors on the show.

    I hate it when (young) people die like that.
    33 Is way to young.

    Lots of love and kisses from Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

  26. Lyn Says:
    April 1st, 2009 at 2:40 am

    So shocked. Andy, your light went out too soon. Heaven is much better now that you’re there!

  27. Akshay Says:
    April 1st, 2009 at 3:58 am

    Gutted to hear about this. He was an amazing as Lorne, genuinely making me smile with his lil niceties , mischievous humour and devotion to do good for everyone even if it meant getting tough at times which I can imagine is how Andy was too especially if this role was written for him. My sympathies go out to his family and friends, it sounds terribly short but I bet you have great memories that’ll last forever at least. Upset I won’t get to see more of you Andy and would have loved to have met you but I hope you enjoy your new adventure. Ax

  28. Jason Says:
    April 1st, 2009 at 7:07 am

    Wow. My wife and I met Andy 2 years at the Mid-Ohio Con Comic Book Convention and he was great. He took time out to speak with his fans without rushing you. He will be missed.

  29. Scott Burdette Says:
    April 1st, 2009 at 3:36 pm

    Sad to see someone pass at such a young age. I wonder what the CHF was secondary to.

  30. Steven Says:
    April 2nd, 2009 at 12:27 am

    It was such a shame to lose such a great entertainer; Andy really made Angel special and the world will be a little bit sadder without him in it.

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