Eric the Actor
Eric the Actor | |
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Born | Eric Shaun Lynch March 11, 1975 |
Died | September 20, 2014 | (aged 39)
Website | www |
Eric Shaun Lynch (March 11, 1975 – September 20, 2014), once known as Eric the Midget and later Eric the Actor,
Lynch used a motorized wheelchair for mobility.[5] Despite his poor health, he claimed to have outlived every doctor's prediction for his life expectancy.[6]
Medical conditions
Eric's height was cited at between 3 ft 0 in (0.91 m) and 3 ft 5 in (1.04 m), which is within the threshold to be considered to have
The Howard Stern Show
Eric initially called in on September 19, 2002, to discuss American Idol.[5][9] Lynch had called to respond to Stern's statements that contestant Kelly Clarkson was not overly attractive.[5][9] Stern initially talked to Lynch with mild enthusiasm, but after an extended discussion regarding Lynch's unique voice and speaking style, Lynch revealed that he was 3 ft 5 in (1.04 m) tall, which piqued Stern's interest.[5] Eric was frequently at odds with The Howard Stern Show, its staff, its callers and its guests.[9][10]
Eric made one in-studio appearance on November 3, 2008, alongside two prostitutes from the
Other media
Eric preferred to be called Eric the Actor.
Eric also participated in a number of
Death
On September 20, 2014, Lynch was admitted to a hospital because of heart problems. After arriving, Lynch's liver and kidneys began to shut down and he died.[19][20]
On September 21, Lynch's longtime friend and manager Johnny Fratto became the first to report his death. Fratto tweeted "I am so sorry and so sad to inform everyone that my friend Eric "The Actor" Lynch passed away yesterday afternoon!!!"[21][22]
News of Lynch's death received considerable media attention with outlets as high profile as
Lynch was buried at Oakmont Memorial Park in Lafayette, California.[24]
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Episode |
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2005 | American Dreams | Eric | "It's My Life" |
2010 | Fringe | Homeless Man | "The Box" |
2012 | In Plain Sight | Landlord | "Four Marshals and a Baby" |
2014 | Legit | Big Pete | "Weekend" |
References
- San Jose Mercury News. Retrieved July 20, 2013.
- a "...Lynch, a 38-year-old Sacramento man confined to a wheelchair, and a 10-year regular caller to the Stern Show." — ¶ 8.
- ^ a b c Tucker, Ken (2010-08-02). "'Fringe' gets a visit from Howard Stern's Eric... the Actor". Entertainment Weekly.
- ^ From December 8, 2011 Stern interview
- ^ Rosenberg, Peter (30 September 2014). "Eric the Actor: A Eulogy". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 29 January 2021.
- ^ a b c d Mercer, Mark (2002-09-20). "Goofing On Rosie O'Donnell And Eric The Midget. 9/19/02. 7:55am". Howard Stern Show News Archives. MarksFriggin.com. Retrieved 2007-04-12.
- ^ Howard Stern.com. Howard Stern.com. Retrieved on 2011-10-29.
- ^ Hot but not bothered – The Howard Stern Show Archived 2011-07-24 at the Wayback Machine. Howardstern.com (2009-03-26). Retrieved on 2011-10-29.
- ^ The big winner? – The Howard Stern Show Archived 2011-07-24 at the Wayback Machine. Howardstern.com (2006-06-28). Retrieved on 2011-10-29.
- ^ Today.
- ^ "News from the Eric's". HowardStern.com. 2007-11-09.
- ^ Eric's historic appearance – The Howard Stern Show. Howardstern.com (2008-11-03). Retrieved on 2011-10-29.
- ^ Abramson, Adam. "'Eric the Midget,' Howard Stern, Diana DeGarmo all meet". Newsday.
- ^ "'Stern Show Summary Mar 12 2013". MarksFriggin.com.
- ^ a b "Eric Lynch". IMDb.
- ^ "Little Man, Huge Pain". HowardStern.com. 2012-01-30.
- ^ "THE PRINCE VISITS THE KING". HowardStern.com. 10 March 2006.
- ^ "TNA Today (Oct 9, 2012): Mike Tenay & Eric The Actor". Total Nonstop Action Wrestling. YouTube. 6 October 2012. Archived from the original on 2021-12-22. Retrieved 25 February 2013.
- ^ "Stern Show News - Archive". MarksFriggin.com. Retrieved 2012-11-02.
- ^ Lindelof, Bill (September 22, 2014). "Sacramento resident and Stern show regular Eric the Actor dies". The Sacramento Bee. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
- ^ "Howard Stern Wack Packer Eric the Actor Dead at 39". TMZ. September 21, 2014. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
- ^ Stedman, Alex (September 21, 2014). "Eric 'The Actor' Lynch, Howard Stern 'Wack Packer,' Dies at 39". Variety. Retrieved September 21, 2014.
- ^ "Johnny Fratto on Twitter: "I am so sorry and so sad to inform everyone that my friend Eric "The Actor" Lynch passed away yesterday afternoon!!!". Twitter.com. 2014-09-21. Retrieved 2015-08-24.
- ^ "Stern Show News - Archive". MarksFriggin.com. Retrieved 2015-08-24.
- ^ Oakmont Memorial Park and Mortuary. Retrieved 2018-09-15
External links
- Eric Lynch at IMDb