Eric “The Actor” Lynch passed away this weekend at the age of 39.
According to Hollywood Life, Eric was taken to the hospital on September 20 after he started experiencing heart problems. He passed away the following day.
His manager Johnny Fratto broke the news, saying: “I am so sorry and so sad to inform everyone that my friend Eric “The Actor” Lynch passed away yesterday afternoon.”
Eric “The Actor” was a regular caller to Howard Stern’s radio show and a proud member of the shock jock’s “Wack Pack.”
“I loved Eric, I truly, truly loved him..he was the greatest…” @HowardStern on #EricTheActor pic.twitter.com/vlLDEtGse4
— Stern Show (@sternshow) September 22, 2014
Eric started calling in to Howard Stern’s radio show in 2002 and quickly became a fan favorite. Celebrities like Zack Braff, Jimmy Kimmel, and Artie Lang have been mourning the radio show personality on Twitter.
So sorry to hear about Eric the Actor. He truly didn’t care what u thought of him. Which in some ways made him happier than us all. Miss u!
— Artie Lange (@artiequitter) September 21, 2014
I just found out that Eric The Actor passed away. He entertained me for years. So sad that this great man left us. RIP Eric.
— Jonah Hill (@JonahHill) September 21, 2014
Eric the Actor was my all-time favorite @HowardStern caller and I will miss him terribly #ByeForNow
— Jimmy Kimmel (@jimmykimmel) September 22, 2014
Just heard about the passing of a dear fan. I send my prayers and condolences to his family. Rest in Peace, Eric.
— Diana DeGarmo Young (@DianaDeGarmo) September 22, 2014
The only proper way to memorialize the greatness of Eric the Actor is to get him a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. #AckAck4Eva
— Paul Scheer (@paulscheer) September 22, 2014
#EricTheActor God bless you Eric. You were very brave and will always be in my prayers.
— Jerry O’Connell (@MrJerryOC) September 22, 2014
RIP Eric the Actor….thank you for all the laughs, I’m pouring out a 2 liter Pepsi in your honor…ack ack
— mark mcgrath (@mark_mcgrath) September 21, 2014
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