Lynne Thigpen, a Tony Award-winning actress for ''An American Daughter'' and a star of ''The District,'' a drama on CBS, died on Wednesday at her home here. Thigpen was a high school English teacher initially before deciding to transition to acting full time, following up from when she acted in community theater in university. At the time of her death, she had appeared to be perfectly healthy, and had been enjoying an evening at home with her partner, Larry Aronson. She appeared in movies such as "The Warriors" (1979), "Tootsie" (1982), "Lean On Me" (1989) and "Shaft" (2000). Lynne was well-known in the roles she was playing at the time of her death, namely Luna on "The Bear in the Big Blue House" and Ella Farmer on "The District. She appeared in the series ''Thirtysomething'' and ''L.A. Save us all the time and money., She arranged an audition for John in Manhattan on a spring afternoon at 3:40 p.m.. She had forgotten, however, that he had a date at 1 p.m. that afternoon at a New Haven school to narrate two Chamber Music Plus concerts. Ms. Thigpen, who had been in good health, was at home Wednesday night with her partner, Larry Aronson, when she was stricken. 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Lynne Thigpen, an Emmy- and Tony-winning stage, film and television actress whose best-known roles ranged from the Chief in the long-running PBS childrens show Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego? to crime-fighting computer whiz Ella Mae Farmer in the CBS police drama The District, died at her Los Angeles home Wednesday of unknown causes. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. In 1997 Lynne won a Tony award for "An American Daughter." Hes got too many other things to think about. There is a pause, then Rozanne says, Jude is the only mean person in the whole movie. She covered public education and filled a variety of editing assignments before joining the dead beat news obituaries where she has produced artful pieces on celebrated local, national and international figures, including Norman Mailer, Julia Child and Rosa Parks. Date Of Birth: Dec 22, 1948. Select this result to view Larry D Thigpen's phone number, address, and more. People shut themselves off from their own inner voice, from their own convictions. TVTropes is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. Lynne Thigpen was in a relationship with Larry Aronson. We have set your language to The actress played the role of Ella Farmer on the crime drama, a statistics clerk who aided the chief of police of Washington, D.C. in his work. She wants the world to know how special Rozanne and her colleagues are. GREAT NEWS! 305 Madison Avenue, Suite 4419, New York, N.Y., June 18, 5:07 p.m. Rozanne Gates is on the phone with a movie casting director. The years that Thigpen played the Chief, winning a Daytime Emmy for the later series Where in Time Is Carmen Sandiego? gave her a devoted core of 6- to 13-year-old fans who would stop her on the street and try to stump her with their own geography questions. The cause of her death was. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. She is so convinced of imminent defeat she hasnt written an acceptance speech. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. She also appears in the soon-to-be released Anger Management, a comedy starring Adam Sandler and Jack Nicholson. The telephone rings. Her zodiac sign is Capricorn. www.playbill.com/article/actress-lynne-thigpen-tony-winner-for-an-american-daughter-dead-at-54-com-112074, See Please try again later. Played "Grace Keefer" on "All My Children" 1993-2000. Twenty-two were planned for the season, and no decision has been made about how the death will affect the show. Lynne Thigpen is a member of the following lists: American film actors, American television actors and American stage actors. Lynne Thigpen. Its real easy to follow trends, to deny responsibility. She earned praise for her work in Los Angeles productions of August Wilsons Fences in 1988 and Having Our Say, adapted by Emily Mann from the book by Sarah L. Delany and A. Elizabeth Delany, in 1996. In 1997, she co-starred in An American Daughter, a play by Wendy Wasserstein that also featured Kate Nelligan and Hal Holbrook in a production at New Yorks Lincoln Center. Lynne Thigpen reprises her role as the Chief for the "Where in Time" computer game. Rozanne replies, to a radio interview. But John knows this isnt the case when the car pulls in to the parking lot off of the main street. to. The best result we found for your search is Larry D Thigpen age 50s in Manning, SC. When the dean threatened her with expulsion for violation of the dress code, Rozanne showed her moxie. She was a wonderful actress and a friend," Craig T. Nelson, who leads the cast, said in a statement released by the network. Lynne Thigpen during Lynne Thigpen Sighting in Midtown, NYC - April 23, 1997 at Midtown, NYC in New York City, New York, United States. She was 54. It is only when she arrives at center stage, when she looks out over the audience and thinks, Everybody looks so shiny they cleaned up pretty good, that it occurs to her what she might say. We believe that every person's story is important as it provides our community with an opportunity to feel a sense of belonging, share their hopes and dreams. Legal experts weigh in, Before and after photos from space show storms effect on California reservoirs, 19 cafes that make L.A. a world-class coffee destination, Before and after photos from space show epic snow blanketing SoCal mountains, Shocking, impossible gas bills push restaurants to the brink of closures, This isnt Rocky: How Michael B. Jordan seized the reins of a legendary franchise, Why Edward Bergers teen daughter got the last word on All Quiet on the Western Front. REST IN PEACE https://twitter.com/HealingPainter/status/701608493342597120, i have watched most of the episodes of the District,fantastic acting.very sad when i found out that she had died.we in england got to see the District 2010 &2011. Thigpen would continue to act in film, television and theatre (winning a Tony Award in 1997). CREDITS. He deserves seven.. How can we know now if hell be nominated. I said, `All he has to do is show up on the set and hell get a nomination. Maybe its a proud relative in Houston. Francis Fukuyama; Diane Ackerman; Lynne Thigpen Entertainment, Science, History Air Date 02/11/1992 Francis Fukuyama on his book, "The End of History and the Last Man"; Diane Ackerman on "The Moon by Whale Light"; actor Lynne Thigpen. "She elevated anything she was involved with.". Read. In March, a trade newsletter disclosed details of a nationwide search for a new Captain Kangaroo. Try again later. . 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Rozanne remembers, ABC called. She majored in English and speech at the University of Illinois, and worked briefly as a high school teacher. There was a problem getting your location. Captain Kangaroo had to be clean. She was born to Celia and George. She loves the way he makes dinner. videos, This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. She performed in community theater and university theater productions while attending the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. ". 2. Bosses at the TV network told cast members of the The Sopranos that filming of the show's fifth season has been called off because of a contract battle with star James Gandolfini. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Cherlynne Theresa "Lynne" Thigpen (December 22, 1948 March 12, 2003) was an American actor and singer. This account has been disabled. She hurries to the stairs, careful to negotiate them without doing herself in. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. to add information, pictures and relationships, join in discussions and get credit for your contributions. You can always change this later in your Account settings. She was 54. The Michael Thomas Agency will retrieve 10 percent of the take for its trouble, which most times in considerable. Thigpen often went after roles that were not originally written for a woman, let alone a black woman. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Lynne Thigpen was just 54 years old in March 2003 when she passed away in her Los Angeles home. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. She had a long and prolific theater career and appeared in numerous musicals including Godspell, The Night That Made America Famous, The Magic Show, Working, Tintypes, and An American Daughter (for which she won her Tony Award for her portrayal of Dr. Judith Kaufman in 1997). When he cooks, he reads literary passages to go along with the dish. (John returns the compliment. Rozanne Gates, agent, takes pride in this a man she works for, a man she admires, succeeding in a very big way. Multi-talented actress Lynne Thigpen was born Cherlynne Thigpen in Joliet, Illinois, on December 22, 1948. "Lynne possessed an incredible dignity, intelligence and wisdom that informed all of her performances," said Denise Di Novi, executive producer of "The District," which shut down production upon learning of the star's death. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Even without the aid of electronic-recall, Rozannes file of maneuvering and triumph is easily retrievable; she lives this stuff. Ms. Thigpen had appeared to be in good health and the cause was not immediately known, a network spokeswoman, Beth Haiken, said. So I raise a Heineken to Johns success, and to the select people in this world who are lucky enough to have Rozanne Gates on their side. Her first role was in the musical Godspell, and she reprised the role in the film adaptation. The Daily News reported that a source close to the contract negotiations said Wednesday that Gandolfini, who plays mob boss Tony Soprano, is asking for $25-million to film the show's next 13 episodes. Its her hard work, certainly, and her drive, and her taste. 0 cemeteries found in Joliet, Will County, Illinois, USA. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. The process of selection took many weeks and screen tests in Los Angeles, and it made John very nervous. But Rozanne isnt answering right away. He would never make the audition. She had a distinguished stage career and also worked steadily in films and television. Of acting, she once said, "This is all I ever wanted to do. Help keep Lynne Thigpen and Larry Aronson profile up to date. She is too busy celebrating the success of her old friend. Anyone can read what you share. Her sudden death devastated her castmates for The District, which was supposed to start filming season 3 just days after her death. This is a carousel with slides. actor Lynne Thigpen. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Hartfords top paid public school administrators oversee 16,827 students. Actress. And then, as a sign from the heavens, the school principal asked if John and the musicians would understand her predicament and consider combining two shows into one. Birth Place: Joliet, Illinois, USA. Specialties: I specialize in the general. AmoMama creates engaging, meaningful content for women. She performed in community theater and university theater productions while attending the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. How do you know that? I ask. What do you do when you have an important event to go to? Rozanne smiles and says, I wear clean jeans. Edit. Ms. Thigpen was born and raised in Joliet and turned to theater while in college. to crime-fighting computer whiz Ella Farmer in the CBS police drama The District, died suddenly at her Los Angeles home Wednesday of unknown causes. Work on the blockbuster series about a dysfunctional New Jersey mob family was to begin March 24. During the 1980's and 1990's, she worked mostly in television, with roles in Love, Sidney, All My Children, thirtysomething, and LA Law. This is a good sign, she said. Trending: 2,149th This Week. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Whats the real secret of her professional satisfactions and triumphs? 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