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Andy Halliday: Comic Actor Dies at 73
1 Jun
Summary
- Andy Halliday, beloved actor and playwright, died May 5th at 73.
- He was a founding member of Charles Busch's Theater in Limbo.
- Halliday succumbed to complications from Parkinson's disease.
Actor and playwright Andy Halliday, a celebrated original member of Charles Busch's Theater in Limbo, has died at 73. His death occurred on May 5th in Palm Springs, California, from complications stemming from Parkinson's disease.
Halliday was instrumental in the success of "Vampire Lesbians of Sodom," an Off-Broadway sensation that ran for five years and continues to be performed. He met Charles Busch as teenagers and they formed a lasting friendship.
Busch recounted Halliday's immediate commitment to the nascent "Vampire Lesbians of Sodom" in 1984, despite the challenging venue. Halliday's unique stage presence allowed him to embody a wide range of outlandish characters, balancing his personal shyness with theatrical flair.
Beyond his work with Busch, Halliday pursued his own theatrical endeavors, writing and starring in plays like "Sex Slaves of the Lost Kingdom." He was also recognized for his raw and autobiographical play "Up the Rabbit Hole" in 2017, detailing his struggles with addiction and recovery.
Recently, Halliday was inducted into the Off Broadway Hall of Fame by the Off Broadway Alliance, acknowledging his significant contributions to the theater world.
