Taylor Negron is no more. The talented comedian-actor died after struggling to live with cancer in the recent years. He was 57.
Negron's cousin, Chuck Negron, confirmed the passing of the veteran actor and playwright on Saturday by announcing the sad news in a YouTube message, USA Today has learned.
"I want to inform you that my cousin Taylor Negron just passed away," Chuck says in the clip. "His mother, his brother Alex, my brother Rene, and his wife were all there with him. May he rest in peace. I just wanted all you people who knew him and loved him to know that he just passed."
Watch the emotional clip below:
Born on Aug. 1, 1957 in Glendale, Ca., Negron was the son of former Indian Wells, Ca., mayor Conrad Negron and Lucy Rosario.
Negron studied with Lee Strasberg and even had the opportunity of having private comedy seminar with Lucille Ball at the age of 19, Deadline reports.
His career as an actor spanned four decades, appearing in a number of hit movies including "Fast Ties at Ridgemont High" in 1982, "Easy Money in "1983," "Punchline" in 1988, "The Last Boy Scout" In 1991, "Angels in the Outfield" in 1994 and "Stuart Little" in 1999.
His television credits were also impressive, having guest appearances on several hit TV shows such as "Friends," "Seinfeld," "Hope & Gloria," "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air," "That's So Raven," "ER," "Curb Your Enthusiasm," and "Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen's "So Little Time."
Aside from his professional acting career, Negron was also a passionate painter, who was even on board of LACMA. In the recent years, he released a solo exhibit "Snow Paintings," according to Us Weekly.
In the wake of the actor's death, many Hollywood celebs took to Twitter to express their condolences.
"So sad to hear of the loss of @Taylor_Negron. Brilliantly funny comedian actor and wonderful painter. #RestInPeace," Bill Crystal wrote.
"Taylor Negron was a very smart, funny caring individual with a unique comedic voice. #RESPECT," Negron's costar on "The Ben Stiller Show," Ben Stiller, tweeted.
