Benajmin Hendrickson Dead at Age 55

[U2Girl1978]

Apparently another site is saying he killed himself due to depression. Really sad.


In what will surely come as deeply upsetting news to soap fans, Procter & Gamble Productions and CBS have confirmed that Emmy winning actor Benjamin Hendrickson (Hal Munson) passed away suddenly over the weekend. Hendrickson was 55. The cause of his death was not disclosed.

A 21-year veteran of As the World Turns, Hendrickson picked up a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in 2003. In addition to his work on As the World Turns, Hendrickson also appeared on three other P&G soaps: Another World, Guiding Light and Texas. Hendrickson did not confine his remarkable talent to a single medium. In addition to his work on the show, Hendrickson appeared on Broadway in the 1984 revival of Awake and Sing, Strider and in the title role of The Elephant Man. His feature film credits include Spanking the Monkey, Regarding Henry, Consenting Adults and Manhunter. Prior to joining As The World Turns, Hendrickson appeared on Procter & Gamble Productions' Another World, Guiding Light and Texas.

http://www.soapcentral.com/atwt/news/2006/0703-hendrickson.php

 

[Carek1230]

Very sad indeed. May they RIP.

 

[tiny dancer]

 

[MrsSpringsteen]

I know who he is, I used to watch ATWT in hs and college

 

[BonosBaby12]

Im still in complete shock over this Watch ATWT faithfully and Hal was always one of my favorite characters.

I pray that he has finally found the peace that he deserves