Mar 29 2010
anthonyking: After Asssscat tonight, I received word that John Ward passed away this afternoon.   I didn’t know John very well.  I was only lucky enough to know him as a student, performer, and Improv Everywhere agent.  But he always brought such a warm and happy energy to every interaction I ever had with him.  And he made me laugh - hard - in so many unexpected ways. The suddenness of this is pretty hard for me to wrap my head around.  John was just at callbacks for Harold auditions on Tuesday - funny and energetic as ever.  I’m very sad I won’t get the chance to see him again. Will Hines spoke to John’s sister this evening.  When he told her he was from UCBT, she said, “Everybody there made his life. He loved it. He just loved it.  Before that, I mean, his wife died, he’d come down here sometimes.  But when he found you guys that was out of this world. You made his life for the last several years and the whole family thanks everyone for everything you’ve done.” I’m so happy that John decided to be a part of this school, theatre, and community.  He was a unique and wonderful part of the family. You will be missed, Dr. Wimpy.  Rest in peace.

anthonyking:

After Asssscat tonight, I received word that John Ward passed away this afternoon.  

I didn’t know John very well.  I was only lucky enough to know him as a student, performer, and Improv Everywhere agent.  But he always brought such a warm and happy energy to every interaction I ever had with him.  And he made me laugh - hard - in so many unexpected ways.

The suddenness of this is pretty hard for me to wrap my head around.  John was just at callbacks for Harold auditions on Tuesday - funny and energetic as ever.  I’m very sad I won’t get the chance to see him again.

Will Hines spoke to John’s sister this evening.  When he told her he was from UCBT, she said, “Everybody there made his life. He loved it. He just loved it.  Before that, I mean, his wife died, he’d come down here sometimes.  But when he found you guys that was out of this world. You made his life for the last several years and the whole family thanks everyone for everything you’ve done.”

I’m so happy that John decided to be a part of this school, theatre, and community.  He was a unique and wonderful part of the family.

You will be missed, Dr. Wimpy.  Rest in peace.