Guest nutsonmychin! Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 LOS ANGELES, California (AP) -- Jaleel White, who played 'nerdy 'neighbor Steve Urkel on "Family Matters" found dead Monday. He was 29 years old. White was pronounced dead on arrival after admission to an LA hospital early Monday morning. The death is being investigated as a suicide. Born Jaleel Ahmad White, he began his career at the age of three acting in television commercials, before landing guest spots on shows such as "The Jeffersons" and "Mr. Belvedere." It was in 1989 that White landed the role that would make him famous, playing wacky neighbor 'Steve Urkel' on the ABC program "Family Matters." Following the cancellation of "Family Matters" in 1997, friends claim White became obsessed with the character, and grew despondent, despite further successes as star and producer of the UPN sitcom "Grownups", and as a writer for NBA.com Neighbor and friend, Bradley Spencer alerted police after hearing what he described as "a loud bang" coming from White's Los Angeles apartment. Authorities state that upon entering the home they discovered a young African-American male with an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. Also found was a note, which read simply "Did I do that?", a popular catchphrase from the show. "Jaleel was an uncommonly good man, an exceptional role model and a great comedic actor," said William Bickley, who created the series, and Thomas L. Miller, one of the executive producers, in a joint statement. "We feel privileged to have known him and worked with him. He'll be missed and remembered every day by his many, many friends," they said. Actress Kellie Williams -- Laura Winslow on the series -- described White as a consummate professional actor. "Everyone adored him," she said. "We have all lost a dear, dear brother," said Reginald VelJohnson, who played Carl Winslow. White, an only child, is survived by "cousins, aunts, uncles, and wonderful friends," Bickley said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLIK$ Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 His crazy split personality from the show probably smudged him out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETO Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 wow. "did i do that" now, that's just sad. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
how how are are you you Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 bullshit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpyD Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 that nigga aint dead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETO Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 yeah, i'm gonna call bullshit, just because, i haven't seen any 'Family Matters' marathons on tv this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goonstock Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 that story is not on the AP website BS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
temporary screenname Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 dont believe it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAXMAN79 Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 URKLE.NEThttp://www.anshawn.com/urkelnet/faq/rumors.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gat Bush Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 stephan was a smooth player doe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackfatsoe Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 so what's the verdict, is this true or not? I don't feel like figuring it out, someone just tell me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainter Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 HOAX, CLOSE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nutsonmychin! Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 my bad, close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!@#$% Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 did i close that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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