Nancy mckeon, kim fields, mindy cohn, charlotte rae, and lisa whelchel in the facts of life 1979. See more ideas about nancy mckeon, life tv and tv actors. A family spokesperson shared a message with people after the loss. Philip mckeon, best known for playing tommy hyatt on the sitcom, alice, has passed away at age 55. Survivors include his mother and nancy mckeon, his sister best known for playing jo polniaczek in the 1980s nbc situation comedy the facts. Philip anthony mckeon november 11, 1964 december 10, 2019 was an american child. Nancy mckeon sister philip anthony mckeon november 11, 1964 december 10, 2019 was an american actor. He was known for playing the role of tommy hyatt on the sitcom alice from 1976 to 1985. Nancy mckeon, better known for her role as jo polniaczek on the. Nancy justine mckeon was born on april 4, 1966, in westbury, new york to donald mckeon. Philip mckeons work on alice positively affected everyone involved cbsphotofest. Dec 10, 2019 tv fans and friends are mourning the loss of philip mckeon. Inside nancy mckeon and late philip mckeons close sibling.
Though he never made any top 25 lists, he still came to be considered a teen idol. Both actors and just two years apart in age, nancy mckeon and philip mckeon were incredibly close from childhood onwards. The mckeon kids were close, with no hint of rivalry, and both were introduced early to the industry. Join facebook to connect with phil mckeon and others you may know. Tv fans and friends are mourning the loss of philip mckeon. Philip mckeon, the former child actor who played young tommy hyatt on the 197685 cbs sitcom alice, died today in texas after a long illness. She is known for her roles as jo polniaczek on the nbc sitcom the facts of life and jinny exstead on the division. Jan 20, 2020 piekarski worked alongside mckeons younger sister nancy and came to know both well.
Nancy justine mckeon born april 4, 1966 is an american actress. Her older brother, philip mckeon, started to do auditions at a young age too, and. Philip mckeon, the former child actor known for playing tommy hyatt. Who was philip, and what were his thoughts on growing up on this popular series. Philip mckeon, the former child actor best known for his role on the cbs sitcom alice, died tuesday, a family spokesman said. And i could relate to that coming from the midwest. Philip mckeon passed away on december 10, 2019 at the age of 55. Philip mckeon, child actor from alice, dead at 55, december. Dec 10, 2019 philip mckeon, the former child actor known for playing tommy hyatt on the 1970s and 80s sitcom alice, has died. Dec 10, 2019 the elder brother of facts of life actress nancy mckeon, philip is best known for his role as tommy hyatt on alice, in which he starred opposite linda lavin from 19761985.
Philip, 55, died tuesday morning after a battle with a long illness. Philip mckeon, a former child actor best known for playing the son on the cbs sitcom alice, died on tuesday morning in a hospital in texas. Nov 11, 20 philip mckeon born november 11, 1964 is an american actor. Dec 10, 2019 alice star philip mckeon has died at the age of 55, according to a representative. He appeared in chips 1979, return to horror high 1987, the love boat 1984, sandman 1993, and more. Child star philip mckeon has passed away at the age of 55, after battling a longtime illness. Philip mckeon is an actor who starred as tommy, alices son, on the classic hit sitcom alice. According to people, she saw both as easy to get along with. Nancy mckeon and philip mckeon leaned on each other after the death of their father. Mckeon died in wimberley, texas on december 10, 2019 after a longillness, aged 55. His younger sister facts of life star nancy mckeon said a month earlier.
A source tells people that the facts of life actress is struggling to come to. Dallas ap philip mckeon, who as a child actor was featured as the son of linda lavins alice hyatt in the 1980s cbs situation comedy alice, has died in texas at age 55, a family. Nancy mckeon sister philip anthony mckeon november 11, 1964 december 10, 2019 was an american child actor, known for playing the role of tommy hyatt, the son of the title character, on the sitcom alice from 1976 to 1985. We are all beyond heartbroken and devastated over phils passing, jeff ballard said in a statement. Dallas philip mckeon, who as a child actor was featured as the son of linda lavins alice hyatt in the 1980s cbs situation comedy alice, has. Philip mckeon born november 11, 1964 is an american actor. Mckeon, the elder brother of facts of life star nancy mckeon, was 55 family. Philip mckeon simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Moreover, philip has a younger sibling, nancy mckeon, an actress. He was given the name philip anthony mckeon, and his zodiac symbol is scorpio. Eventually, he resumed work outside of acting, just as hed become. The cbs sitcom was based on martin scorseses 1974 romcom alice doesnt live here anymore, in which alfred lutter played the titular character alice hyatts son tommy. Dec 11, 2019 philip mckeon, the former child actor best known for his role on the sitcom alice, died tuesday at 55 after a long illness, a family spokesman said. Philip mckeon, the former child actor from the cbs show alice, has passed away at the age of 55. The facts of life star nancy mckeon looks so young at 53 and. Nancy mckeons brother philip mckeon passes away at 55. He died this morning, tuesday, december 10, 2019, in texas where he resided. Nancy began modeling baby clothes for sears catalogs at age 2.
Photo by time life picturesdmithe life picture collection via getty images textfortogglebutton50745611. Creditcbs, via getty images dallas philip mckeon, who as a child actor was featured as the son of linda lavins alice hyatt in the 1980s cbs situation comedy alice mckeon acted in the role of tommy hyatt in alice from 1976 to 1985. Mckeon, front center, as tommy in the television show alice in 1979. Philip mckeon, who played tommy hyatt on the sitcom alice and was the brother of facts of life star nancy mckeon, has died at 55. His parents took him and nancy, then age 2, to a nearby modeling audition, and he began his career as a child. Actress linda lavin, the star of alice, discovered the young philip. Philip mckeon brother, deceased 2019 nancy justine mckeon born april 4, 1966 is an american actress. Following a fight with a longtime illness, mckeon died on tuesday morning.
For nine years, he played the part of tommy hyatt on this popular series, from age 12 in 1976 until age 20 in 1985. Photo by time life picturesdmithe life picture collection via getty images. Nancy justine mckeon was born on april 4, 1966, in westbury, new york to donald mckeon, a travel agent, and barbara mckeon. I heard he was paralyzed in a terrible car crash involving is sister nancy, and they now are both reclusive former shadows of their heydays, living in a dark cavernous old mansion in hollywood that phillip bought with his alice residual cheques. Mckeon died on tuesday after a long battle with an unspecified illness. Philip mckeon bio, wiki, age, height, net worth, career. He is known for playing the role of tommy hyatt, the son of the title character, in the longrunning sitcom alice, from 1976 to 1985. Mar 17, 2019 explore hazybrowneye38s board philip mckeon and nancy mckeon. Philip mckeon is perhaps best known as the blondehaired, blueeyed teen idol from the 1970s sitcom alice.
Philip mckeon, former child actor, has died at 55 cnn. Dec 10, 2019 philip mckeon, known for playing the son of linda lavins titular character in the classic cbs sitcom alice, has died. We invite you to share condolences for philip mckeon in our guest book. Nancy mckeon is devastated over brother philip mckeons. The former child star who is best known for playing wisecracking teen tommy hyatt on alice. Alice star philip mckeon has died at the age of 55, according to a representative. Philip mckeon nancy mckeon 8x10 orig 2pg clipping magazine. Philip, who died on tuesday morning in texas after battling a longtime. Book or magazine covers, commercial, promotional, advertorial, endorsement, advertising, or merchandising purposes in any media e. Philip mckeon, the former child actor known for playing tommy hyatt on the 1970s and 80s sitcom alice, has died. Dec 11, 2019 dallas philip mckeon, who as a child actor was featured as the son of linda lavins alice hyatt in the 1980s cbs situation comedy alice, has died in texas at age 55, a family spokesman said. The elder brother of facts of life actress nancy mckeon, philip is best known for his role as tommy hyatt on alice, in which he starred opposite linda lavin from 19761985. Philip mckeon, who as a child actor was featured as the son of linda lavins alice hyatt in the 1980s cbs situation comedy alice, has died in texas at age 55, a family spokesman said.
Along with her brother, philip mckeon, she performed in many. His sister, nancy mckeon, became known for her role in the nbc sitcom the facts of life. Nancy mckeon is reeling after the death of her beloved brother, fellow child star philip mckeon. Nancy mckeon posted tribute to philip mckeon before his death.
Nancy mckeon is devastated over brother philip mckeons death. Philip anthony mckeon was born on november 11, 1964, in westbury, new. Philip mckeon, known for playing the son of linda lavins titular character in the classic cbs sitcom alice, has died. Dec 10, 2019 philip mckeon passed away on december 10, 2019 at the age of 55. The obituary was featured in legacy on december 10, 2019. A source tells people that the facts of life actress is struggling to come to terms with the unimaginable loss. Nancy mckeon news newspapers books scholar jstor march 20.
Actor philip mckeon is an american citizen, who was born on the 11th of november, 1964 in westbury. He is known for playing the role of tommy hyatt, the son of the title character, in. Texas philip mckeon, the former child actor best known for his role on the cbs sitcom alice, died tuesday, a family spokesman said. Philip has a younger sibling nancy mckeon who is also an actress. Dec 10, 2019 philip mckeon is an actor who starred as tommy, alices son, on the classic hit sitcom alice. Philip mckeon, the former child actor best known for his role on the sitcom alice, died tuesday at 55 after a long illness, a family spokesman said. Philip mckeon news newspapers books scholar jstor december 2019 learn how and. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the.