RIP Glenn Shadix

Wednesday, Sep 8, 2010

Glenn Shadix, 58, best known for playing interior designer Otho in the movie Beetlejuice (1988), died Tuesday morning in Birmingham, Ala., according to a statement posted by the actor’s family on his official website. Shadix, who was in a wheelchair due to mobility problems, reportedly died after falling and hitting his head in his kitchen, the actor’s sister told The Birmingham News. Director Tim Burton cast Shadix in Beetlejuice after seeing him portray Gertrude Stein in a Los Angeles play. Shadix would work with Burton again on The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) and Planet of the Apes (2001). Shadix also did voice work for the animated show Teen Titans, and guest starred in such shows as Carnivàle and Seinfeld (as Jerry’s landlord). A memorial service is scheduled for Sept. 11 in Birmingham.

3 Comments on “RIP Glenn Shadix”

  1. Hello I am a fan of Winona Ryder and Genn Shadix and it is a shame he passed away. To think he fell out of his chair and died….. well I hope he is in a better place. Also just wondering if you could provide an address to send a letter to Winona Ryder cause I would like to send a letter and don’t have an address. My email is sharondhw@yahoo.com
    sincerely K

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