(CelebNMusic247) Ron Palillo, best known for his roll on the hit 1970s comedy series Welcome Back, Kotter died today.
Palillo, who played Horshack, John Travolta‘s classmate died this morning at his home near Palm Beach, FL from an apparent heart attack, according to someone close to the actor.
Reports say that Ron Palillo was found by his partner of many years Joseph Gramm around 4:00 AM.
Word is, Gramm called an ambulance and Ron Palillo was rushed to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Palillo heart attack was very unexpected. He was 63.
According to one of Ron Palillo’s colleagues at G-Star School of the Arts, Palillo had appeared to be in good health … but was a heavy smoker. We’re told he had been suffering from a bad cough and had even scheduled a doctor’s appointment for today.
Palillo was known for calling out, “Ooh ooh ooh, Mr. Kotter” as one of the Sweathogs on the show. ‘Welcome Back, Kotter’ launched the career of John Travoltahe series ran in the late 70s from 1975 to 1979.
Our prayers go out to all of Ron Palillo friends,family and his loved ones.
