Sad. Larry Drake - Benny on LA Law - has died

[joeybee12]

Larry Drake, who earned back-to-back Emmy Awards for his sensitive portrayal of mentally-challenged character Benny Stulwicz in "L.A. Law," has died. He was 66.

Drake's body was found Thursday in his Los Angeles-area home by a friend, said Charles Edward Pogue, himself a longtime friend and collaborator of Drake's.

The cause of death was not immediately known. The heavyset actor had suffered from health issues related to his weight, said Steven Siebert, Drake's manager for 30 years.

Drake was proud of a career that spanned TV, film and stage, including the 1990 movie "Darkman," Siebert said. He earned Emmys in 1988 and 1989 for playing office worker Benny on the "L.A. Law" drama series.

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/l-a-law-actor-larry-drake-dies-at-66/

[hamsterjill]

1. Oh, I'm so sorry to learn this.

May he rest in peace. He gave me many hours of enjoyment from his brilliant portrayal of Benny.