Farscape Actor Jonathon Hardy has died

ElimParra · July 30 2012, 04:46 AM

I saw this one of my feeds on facebook, and thought I would pass it on here

First Contact Conventions wrote:-
...it is with the greatest sadness I have known that I have to inform you that Jonathan Hardy has passed away...as some of you may know, Jonathan was the voice of Rygel in Farscape and also oscar nominated for the screenplay of Breaker Morant... he was also a guest at our first ever convention. I wanted him at my first show and he was touched that I thought that much of him. In the years since we kept in regular contact, booked him for the occasional convention and met for a meal when in towns together. I made a point of seeing any play he was in while in Melbourne as it's a rare chance to see such talent. He was funny and warm and loved his fans (even if he was just a glove puppet). He held my daughter when she was only 3 months old... Goodbuy my friend...

Very sad news about a wonderful man who voiced Rygel.

tomalak301 · July 30 2012, 04:54 AM

I saw that you had shared it and was shocked. How old was he. He and the puppeteers really did bring Rygel to live and enhanced the show greatly.

RIP.

RoJoHen · July 30 2012, 05:23 AM

I've been watching random of episodes of Farscape the last couple weeks, and now I'm really bummed out. Rygel is one of the coolest characters ever conceived, and considering he's a puppet, that's saying something.

Rhubarbodendron · July 30 2012, 07:07 AM

awww

I always loved Rygel best.

You know, I don't usually feel old. But with all these Star Trek and other SciFi actors dying lately, I get reminded that I have only another 20 or 30 years left myself. And most of the actors I like have even less! It's frustrating

Jeff O'Connor · July 30 2012, 07:20 AM

Ugh. Damn.

RIP, Jonathan...

Rhubarbodendron, fates willing I have more time (I'm 24) but I still somewhat nodded while reading your post. I'm rewatching Babylon 5, and although the series has only been off the air for fourteen years, three of its actors are dead. I watched a scene with the three of them together and scratched my head a little.

We're all mortals, but man, it can be hard to come to terms with some of the seemingly simpler aspects of that, like remembering that television icons are ultimately just fellow human beings on the other side of a camera, or in Mr. Hardy's case, voices in the wilderness of TV land.

We're all on our way out. We do what we can with the time we're given. Jonathan Hardy, Andreas Katsulas, DeForest Kelley. They all went to wherever we go having done wonders for us. Regardless of age, I can't think of a better definition of a reasonably full life than to make us smile, both in life and afterward.

drychlick · July 30 2012, 08:43 AM

R.I.P love dr

PKTrekGirl · July 30 2012, 08:57 AM

Wow...what a bummer. In a way, one of my dogs (named Rygel) is named for him. He 'made' that character what he was. Which was hilarious!

RIP

od0_ital · July 30 2012, 10:39 AM

Sad to hear this...Rygel was an awesome character on a great series.

Neroon · July 30 2012, 10:47 AM

And we've been re-watching the series with a few friends over the past few weeks.

But it happens and life goes on.

od0_ital · July 30 2012, 11:04 AM

^

Before I had to leave Austin awhile back, I hosted weekly Farscape viewings at my apartment, always had five or so folks over every Monday night for two episodes at a time...

Good times.

Rhubarbodendron · July 30 2012, 11:20 AM

Jeff O'Connor wrote:

Regardless of age, I can't think of a better definition of a reasonably full life than to make us smile, both in life and afterward.

Well said! Thanks for the thumb up

(I'm exactly twice your age, btw)

Starbreaker · July 30 2012, 01:14 PM

Oh man. That's horrible news. If you watch some of the footage on the DVDs before Hardy's voice replaces the puppeteer's it is just nowhere near the same voice quality. This man was truly talented.

Lindley · July 30 2012, 01:24 PM

If it is the largest black hole, then it is a death worthy of a dominar!

Emh · July 30 2012, 01:49 PM

Wow, this is terrible news. Rest in peace, Jonathon.

Sindatur · July 30 2012, 03:02 PM

Rest in Peace Dominar Rigel, you brought me years of enjoyment with your travels on Moya

July 30 2012, 04:54 AM	#2
tomalak301 Admiral Location: Bay Area, CA	Re: Farscape Actor Jonathon Hardy has died I saw that you had shared it and was shocked. How old was he. He and the puppeteers really did bring Rygel to live and enhanced the show greatly. RIP. __________________ Twitter

July 30 2012, 05:23 AM	#3
RoJoHen Awesome Location: Wherever life takes me	Re: Farscape Actor Jonathon Hardy has died I've been watching random of episodes of Farscape the last couple weeks, and now I'm really bummed out. Rygel is one of the coolest characters ever conceived, and considering he's a puppet, that's saying something. __________________ I am the Quintessential Admiral. Get ready to grow your EQUINOX BEARD!

July 30 2012, 07:07 AM	#4
Rhubarbodendron Fleet Captain Location: Milky Way, outer spiral arm, Sol 3	Re: Farscape Actor Jonathon Hardy has died awww I always loved Rygel best. You know, I don't usually feel old. But with all these Star Trek and other SciFi actors dying lately, I get reminded that I have only another 20 or 30 years left myself. And most of the actors I like have even less! It's frustrating __________________ Eve is the revised, improved and updated version of Adam [Helen Vita]

July 30 2012, 07:20 AM	#5
Jeff O'Connor Commodore Location: Tampa, FL	Re: Farscape Actor Jonathon Hardy has died Ugh. Damn. RIP, Jonathan... Rhubarbodendron, fates willing I have more time (I'm 24) but I still somewhat nodded while reading your post. I'm rewatching Babylon 5, and although the series has only been off the air for fourteen years, three of its actors are dead. I watched a scene with the three of them together and scratched my head a little. We're all mortals, but man, it can be hard to come to terms with some of the seemingly simpler aspects of that, like remembering that television icons are ultimately just fellow human beings on the other side of a camera, or in Mr. Hardy's case, voices in the wilderness of TV land. We're all on our way out. We do what we can with the time we're given. Jonathan Hardy, Andreas Katsulas, DeForest Kelley. They all went to wherever we go having done wonders for us. Regardless of age, I can't think of a better definition of a reasonably full life than to make us smile, both in life and afterward. __________________ Star Trek 1966-

July 30 2012, 08:43 AM	#6
drychlick Captain Location: phoenix. az	Re: Farscape Actor Jonathon Hardy has died R.I.P love dr

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July 30 2012, 08:57 AM	#7
PKTrekGirl Arrogant Niner Thug Location: Anchorage, Alaska	Re: Farscape Actor Jonathon Hardy has died Wow...what a bummer. In a way, one of my dogs (named Rygel) is named for him. He 'made' that character what he was. Which was hilarious! RIP __________________ DS9 on DVD - Now 99.923% Borg-Free! Star Trek XI - "You know, if you have ten extra sombreros lying around, I have an idea on how to improve your current avatar..." - Samuel T. Cogley

July 30 2012, 10:39 AM	#8
od0_ital Admiral Location: Austin, Texas	Re: Farscape Actor Jonathon Hardy has died Sad to hear this...Rygel was an awesome character on a great series. __________________ od0's bucket od0's facebook

July 30 2012, 10:47 AM	#9
Neroon Memory and awareness Location: On my ship the Rocinante, wheeling thru the galaxy	Re: Farscape Actor Jonathon Hardy has died And we've been re-watching the series with a few friends over the past few weeks. But it happens and life goes on. __________________ “You break through the veil whenever you strap on a sword or chant the ancient verses. You escape when you write a poem or a tale that brings beauty into the world. You are set free whenever you love—even those who believe you’re crazy." ~ Jef Murray, 'Seer: A Wizard's Journal'

July 30 2012, 11:04 AM	#10
od0_ital Admiral Location: Austin, Texas	Re: Farscape Actor Jonathon Hardy has died ^ Before I had to leave Austin awhile back, I hosted weekly Farscape viewings at my apartment, always had five or so folks over every Monday night for two episodes at a time... Good times. __________________ od0's bucket od0's facebook

July 30 2012, 01:14 PM	#12
Starbreaker Fleet Admiral	Re: Farscape Actor Jonathon Hardy has died Oh man. That's horrible news. If you watch some of the footage on the DVDs before Hardy's voice replaces the puppeteer's it is just nowhere near the same voice quality. This man was truly talented.

July 30 2012, 01:24 PM	#13
Lindley Moderator with a Soul Location: Fairfax, VA	Re: Farscape Actor Jonathon Hardy has died If it is the largest black hole, then it is a death worthy of a dominar! __________________ Lead Organizer for EVN: Firefly. "So apparently the really smart zombies have automatic weapons!" -Torg, Sluggy Freelance

July 30 2012, 01:49 PM	#14
Emh The Doctor Location: Japan	Re: Farscape Actor Jonathon Hardy has died Wow, this is terrible news. Rest in peace, Jonathon. __________________ "Eccleston was a tiger and Tennant was, well, Tigger. Smith [is] an uncoordinated housecat who pretends that he meant to do that after falling off a piece of furniture." - Lynne M. Thomas "I'm in Hell and it's full of Avons!" - Vila

July 30 2012, 03:02 PM	#15
Sindatur Rear Admiral Location: Sacramento, CA	Re: Farscape Actor Jonathon Hardy has died Rest in Peace Dominar Rigel, you brought me years of enjoyment with your travels on Moya __________________ One Day I hope to be the Man my Cat thinks I am Where are we going? And why are we in this Handbasket?