Joe Tata, one of the original Beverly Hills 90210 actors, has died

When we think of the Beverly Hills 90210 series, we think of Brenda, of Brandon, of Kelly, of Dylan. We remember Andrea, Steve, David, Donna. They became teenage icons overnight. But one of his original actors, and those in charge of guiding the youngest, Joe E, Tata, is dead.

The person responsible for public disclosure of his death was Ian Zieringwho played Steve on the series: “In recent months, we’ve lost Jessica Klein, one of the most prolific writers and producers of Beverly Hills 90210Denise Dowse who played Mrs. Teasley and now I’m sorry to say that Joe E. Tata is dead. “

The actor was 85 years old and, as reported by the portal Deadlinesince 2018 Alzheimer’s as his daughter reported on social media, who had also asked for help to cover medical expenses.

From the original cast

In the message, Ian Ziering wanted to emphasize that he is “a true OG” (ie a member of the original cast) of the series, as well as having had a career with roles in Rockford files with James Garner or as a villain in the original series Batman before participating in the teen drama created by Darren Star.

“He was one of the happiest people I’ve ever worked with. he was as generous with his wisdom as he was with his kindness. Although the Peach Pit (the coffee shop that appeared in the series) was a set of Beverly Hills 90210it often felt like the set of the Joe E. Tata show, “he said.

It is not without reason when she describes him as one of the original characters of Beverly Hills 90210. Creator Darren Star introduced him in the third episode as Nat Bussichio, the owner of the Peach Pit where the characters spent so many hours, where Brandon worked for a good season and where Dylan ended up being a partner.

It was in most of the episodes

In the first season he was just a recurring character, but over the next nine seasons it was a permanent presence, working on a total of 238 episodes of the 292 that had the series. Only Brian Austin Green, Tori Spelling and Kellie Garth have participated in multiple episodes of him as David, Donna and Kelly.

“I will always remember that mischievous and affectionate smile”, dedicated Garth to him. “I feel like there is a festive gathering in heaven at the Peach Pit and it comforts me to know that someday there will be a place for me surrounded by my dear friends.”

Meanwhile, Green, Jason Priestley, and Shannen Doherty, who played David, Brandon and Brenda, shared images with him, as well as complaining about his ex-boyfriend’s death in front of and behind the cameras.

Beverly Hills 90210 was a hit not only in the United States, but around the world. Its protagonists have become idols of youthand despite having suffered from some problems of excess all their lives, they were able to reunite to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the series.

There was also a sequel, called Beverly Hills 90210: The next generation.

Source: La Vanguardia / Peré Solá Gimferrer

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