I haven't seen anything in the last couple of weeks
either, but not long before that I did read an article
that he was improving. It was a really skimpy
article then.

Sorry, I haven't heard more.

Thanks for the info. I'm gladdened to know that he didn't pass on.

I scoured the internet and couldn't find ANYTHING so you're doing better than me!

Thanks again.

Rose

Which one was he?

Click on the link below to see a youtube clip. I didn't watch him on Seinfeld, but I loved seeing him in other movies.

Here is a link that might be useful: Daniel von Bargen

I'm praying that he finds the emotional support he so clearly needs. DH and I loved him on Seinfeld. Just hearing the words "Kruger Industrial Smoothings" makes DH bend over cackling with laughter!

Thanks for posting that clip! I emailed it to DH's work address; it will be waiting to surprise him on Monday and he'll E me right back with a bunch of LOLs...

Wikipedia has some information about what preceded this, but not about his present condition.

He has lost one leg due to diabetes and was supposed to have another surgery on his remaining foot, which he did not want:

Here is a link that might be useful: Wikipedia listing for Daniel von Bargen

This is a story about a very talented actor. I worked for 2 weeks with Daniel on G.I. Jane in 1994. We were both New York actors. He played tough guys, but he was a generous gentle man who was admired by all who worked with him. And a fun guy to be around when the day's work was done.

He was a rock on the set. Always prepared, and always brought his A game. Two of my favorite roles of his were in The Postman, and Brother Where Art Thou? He was really good at it, and he made it look so easy. You never saw him acting. He was always absolutely real.

He moved to Los Angeles 5 years before I did. I had hoped to run into him at auditions, but I never did. He is an outstanding actor. So much good work in movies & TV. Check him out on IMDB. Very impressive.

I understand, old friend. They took one leg, and they were going to cut the toes off the other. You have no children, and you were living a difficult life. You were tired of it Daniel. I understand.

God speed. Know that you are well loved, and that those who love you will never try to judge your pain. We will look for you when you are feeling better. Rest now, Daniel.

Your G.I. Jane friend,

Ted Sutton