Josh Ryan Evans Timmy on Passions died last night

[Christopher]

In San Diego last night he died of a heart condition. He was only 20 years old. This is so sad. Heres a link to the article.


http://www.eonline.com/News/firstlook.html

[DarleneIllyria]

Oh my stars! This is tragic. I never watched this soap, but I did like Josh. :(

[BonniesLilCutiePie]

That's terrible! We must pray for his family!

[Christopher]

It sounds like they will recast Timmy. If they do this I will never watch Passions again. Josh created this role they can't recast him it would be to disrespectful imo. His last airdate was yesterday.


Actor Josh Ryan Evans passed away on the evening of August 5 at a San Diego, CA hospital due to complications stemming from a long-time congenital heart condition. Evans was 20 years old. He is survived by his mother Cheryl, his father Chuck, his older brother James Evans and his grandparents Belle and Gene Riding.

"We are deeply saddened by the sudden and tragic loss of Josh Ryan Evans. He was a truly unique talent with a remarkable spirit. He will be sorely missed by his 'Passions' family and by all of us at NBC."

Josh Ryan Evans' final airdate on "Passions" was Monday, August 5. Upon receiving news of his passing, all future episodes of "Passions" were re-edited to remove any scenes including Evans' character "Timmy." At the family's request, donations may be sent in Josh's name to the Make-a-Wish Foundation in lieu of flowers. Donations may be made via phone at 1-866-880-1382, online at www.makeawish.org or by mail to Make-a-Wish Gift Processing Center, P.O. Box 29119, Phoenix, AZ, 85038-9119.

A memorial service will be held later in the week. The details of the service are still being arranged and will be made available as soon as possible.

[PoeticStarry]

Well I know something happened on Passions with Timmy and Charity and I think Timmy might be gone. When I first heard I watch watching E! True Hollywood Story and as usual I saw the bottom scroll but just missed the name. I had a feeling it was him when I heard the age and I cried. It's amazing how people you don't really know effect you. I know I for one am going to miss him. I remember seeing Cathy Silvers on SoapTalk was my highlight for it's run but now i'm rethinking it and seeing
Josh Ryan Evans on it was the highlight. I really hope they don't recast because I think it would be disrespectful in a way.

[DarleneIllyria]

Originally posted by Silver Daze
It sounds like they will recast Timmy. If they do this I will never watch Passions again. Josh created this role they can't recast him it would be to disrespectful imo. His last airdate was yesterday.
[/B]

You have got to be kidding me. That is so cruel for them to even talk recasting and it seems even more disrespectful that they talk about recasting when Josh just died. It's cruel.

[Beruche]

Thats really sad. :(

[Christopher]

Juliet Mills, Joshs sidekick on the show, will be on The Today Show tomarrow to talk about Josh. This is so sad. Juliet must be so heart broken. :( I hope one of these days Passions will make an episode dedicated to Josh for his work on Passions.

[Christopher]

Tabitha & Timmy were usually the ones who did the holliday episodes. Remember the New Year episode from 2000 and the Christmas episode from last year it was Josh & Juliet who did those episodes reminising about stuff that happen before. I don't think Juliet will be in the show that much now that Josh is gone. I'm going to miss the scenes between Tabitha & Timmy. They were the funniest duo on daytime TV in my opinion.

[Krisalicious]

Awwww i loved him!!!!!! He was the cutest little thing!!!!!!!!!!!! And he called tabitha "tabby" awwwwww poor baby! And he was my fave passions character.....he'll be very missed! :(

[BonniesLilCutiePie]

Awww! He was so cute! He had the cutest voice!

[Christopher]

Just in from NBC!!!!


NEW INFO: Upon further review of previously taped episodes of "Passions," NBC has decided to air two shows, as originally scripted, featuring the late Josh Ryan Evans in his role as "Timmy." The network and the show’s producers believe these additional scenes featuring Evans, which will air Friday, August 9 and Monday, August 12, will provide a sense of closure for his fans.

A NOTE TO FANS: A special tribute to Josh is being planned here at the Passions website. Please be patient as this is a difficult time for us all. Thank you.

[DarleneIllyria]

Originally posted by Silver Daze
Just in from NBC!!!!


NEW INFO: Upon further review of previously taped episodes of "Passions," NBC has decided to air two shows, as originally scripted, featuring the late Josh Ryan Evans in his role as "Timmy." The network and the show’s producers believe these additional scenes featuring Evans, which will air Friday, August 9 and Monday, August 12, will provide a sense of closure for his fans.

A NOTE TO FANS: A special tribute to Josh is being planned here at the Passions website. Please be patient as this is a difficult time for us all. Thank you.

I'm glad they are giving Josh a tribute. Thanks for the heads up Silver Daze!

[Christopher]

Originally posted by Jenny
I'm glad they are giving Josh a tribute.

I know but they are doing the tribute on the website, why can't they just make an episode with all of his best scenes from Passions. They should make a tribute to him on TV not on the internet in my opinion.

[BonniesLilCutiePie]

They need to have a Greatst Timmy Moments episode or something!

[DarleneIllyria]

Originally posted by BonniesLilCutiePie
They need to have a Greatst Timmy Moments episode or something!

You know, that isn't a bad idea. That would make a perfect tribute. It's lucky that Josh is getting a tribute on the website, but I think it would be a better idea for them to put together the Greatest Timmy Moments. Good idea BLCP.

[BonniesLilCutiePie]

Thank you! I thought it would be a good idea. And they can play songs like. I Will Always Love You by Dolly Parton or I Will Remember You by Sarah McLahan or My Heart Will Go On by Celine Dion.

[Christopher]

Originally posted by BonniesLilCutiePie
And they can play songs like, I Will Remember You by Sarah McLahan

I love that song. They do need to do an episode on Timmy. He is a great character in the show. It is going to be so lonely for Tabitha. :(

[BonniesLilCutiePie]

I know. They played that song on The Division last night and I cried! :(

[Christopher]

Originally posted by BonniesLilCutiePie
I know. They played that song on The Division last night and I cried! :(

Why who left the Division last night?

[Christopher]

Spoilers for tomarrow about Julian & Timmy.

Julian learns the sad news that Timmy has died and lovingly remembers the time they spent together.

Sam and Ivy are shocked by Julian sadness towards Timmys death.

Julian tries to comfort Tabitha who plots to kill him! :lol: (that wacky witch!)

Tabitha remembers Timmy on September 6.

At Passions main website I found this. A few of the cast members spoke about Josh and how great he is.

Juliet Mills (Tabitha) :
There's so much to say; it's hard to know where to begin. It is a very hard time for me, having to go back to work and knowing he isn't coming back to work. He's still very much there in my mind and my heart. Josh and I both realized we were very fortunate to work together. We had such rapport and we were so fond of each other. It wasn't difficult to do the scenes we did and have the fun we had, and let everyone who watched share in it.

I believe in reincarnation-all the things Tabitha believes. I believe we come back many times to perfect the soul. I believe that the physical body is just an overcoat to the soul and that the soul goes on. I know that he's around. I also believe that if you want to have a validation for that belief, you'll get one. There are signs-a sudden gust of wind when there is no breeze or a butterfly landing on your shoulder. I was walking in the park very early in the morning a few days after Josh had passed. I was saying, "Come on Josh-give me a sign." And this snow white egret flew right beside me along the running track. I've never seen a white egret in the park before. I just took that as a sign. I said, "That's it. Thank you, Josh." If you are looking, you just might see something and it's a comfort. That makes it a little easier to deal with. I believe that he's with us. All of us that loved him have another guardian angel up there.

Josh always wanted to be a star. He drew a star on all his autographs, along with his motto-"Dream Big." Since he was a little boy of five in hospitals having endless heart operations, he started to watch TV. He became a great movie buff. That's what he decided he wanted to be and do. He wanted to entertain and give people pleasure. Who would have thought that a little boy of 3 foot 2 could become a household name and have done such great work? But he did. He left his mark. And he gave a legendary exit. That was very "starry" of him-to die on the day that Timmy died. It's almost like he orchestrated it! I could believe he would-he was a very powerful human being. He was a fairy person-a little fairy person. He believed in magic and he made magic happen.

I have a truckload of wonderful memories of him. And he'll be with me always.

Ben Masters (Julian) :
In life, you come across people who are extra special at different times and you realize that you are in the presence of someone who is extra special. I believe that Josh is one of those people. I believe that the courage that he possessed and the courage that he used in life is something that we should all hope that we have a fraction of in our own lives. He was a remarkable young man who did not get to live long enough, and I loved him.

Bruce Michael Hall (Reese) :
Josh was such a sweet guy and I'm going to miss him. I spent three years chasing him around Harmony! Those scenes were so much fun-they were my favorites. A funny story was when Kay crawled into my sleeping bag and I had the kissing scene with Josh. For days before we did it, I kept teasing Josh that I was going to plant one on him! He was like-no! When we did it, he turned around in the sleeping bag and I had an arm around him. He was trying to wiggle out. They called cut and I pretended I was asleep. He was just a really nice guy...the best. I'm going to miss him.

McKenzie Westmore (Sheridan) :
Josh was such an amazing human being and was such an inspiration to me, and to everyone. He knew how to live life. He had such a huge heart. He inspired me to live life to its fullest--that nothing can stop you and that dreams are achievable no matter what. Josh was someone who proved that nothing can hold you back and nothing can stop a dream. He inspired us every day with his work and with his smile. I know that he's watching over us. Heaven was made for people like him.

I've been thinking a lot about the scene we did together, when Timmy kisses Sheridan. I got to know him so well that day. His mom kept telling me that he was nervous because it was his first kiss. But really, it was an honor for me.

Rodney Van Johnson (TC) :
Life is very personal to me, but I would like to extend my prayers to Josh and to his family. He was the show and he is sorely missed. But I know he is in a much better place now. He's happy and it's all good. He's at peace.

Eric Martsolf (Ethan) :
As a very new member to the cast of Passions, I only knew Josh for a wrinkle of time. But that was all it took for him to make a very lasting impression on me. I've never come across so much charisma, insight, sensitivity, and courage rolled up into such a small package before. I regret that I will be unable to share my work space with him again, but I know his spirit will envelop that space from this moment on. God bless you.

Galen Gering (Luis) :
Everyday on my way to and from set I pass Josh's room. And boy did he love Star Wars. Honestly, in my whole life I'd never seen so much memorabilia. I would always joke that if he were late to set we should just check his room 'cause he'd most likely just been buried under an avalanche of Yoda, Princess Leia, and Han Solo figurines. I wish that's where he was. I wish we could go in there and rummage around until we heard his little laugh (Josh had the best laugh) and pull him out from under a pile of Lucas collectibles and tell him, "Josh, I told you this was gonna happen someday," and watch him run off to set to act, that which he loved to do best. But alas, we can't.

Now when I pass his room it's very different. There is less stuff. Gone is the fantasy and mysticism. It's been replaced by flowers and candles and poems and words of sympathy that are supposed to make us all feel better somehow. But they don't. They make me feel worse. They are confirmations of this sad reality, the fact that he's gone. I know I should take satisfaction that he was a part of my life and I got to share in his laughter and joy. It's just hard. It's so easy to say 'everything happens for a reason' and he was sent here on a mission and whatever his job was it was done. But again it's a whole other thing to really subscribe to it.

One of the worst parts about losing someone suddenly is that you never feel you got to say enough to them. Or perhaps you said too much. I dunno, It's just never right. I don't even know what I'd say to him if I had the chance. I guess I'd thank him. Yeah, I would. Not only for touching me, but thousands of others. He was an inspiration. A leader who led by doing. Someone with strength and courage far beyond his years. He will be missed by his family, and his Passion's family, and his friends throughout the world.

And to Josh, if you can hear me, I'm happy for you because I know you're in a peaceful place, but trust me when I say we wish we had you back.

Deanna Wright (Kay) :
The first time I met Josh, I'd only been on the show for about a week or two, and I was forever getting lost on the sound stages. (It gets confusing, because they always move things around and change the sets). After opening my fourth wrong door, I asked no one in particular, "How the heck do you get out of here?" Josh came walking up and said, "I'll make you a deal-if you open all the doors, then I'll lead you out." From that first meeting, I knew Josh had a very special spirit, and over the next two years working with him, I learned more and more about him that confirmed my first impression.

For many reasons, Josh was the most inspirational person I've ever met. I never heard him say a negative word about anyone or anything-except maybe 6:30am calls to make-up. He could have chosen to be a victim of his size. Instead, he chose to turn it into an asset to help him achieve his dream, which was simply to make others happy by taking them away from their problems. He succeeded brilliantly.

His fans, he touched through his wonderful character Timmy. His coworkers, he touched by being himself. Despite his height, he was so much larger than life. Whether he was doing a one-man entertainment show (which he did very often!) or joking that he didn't drink coffee because it stunts growth, he usually commanded the attention of everyone in a room with him.

He didn't know it, but he taught me that no matter what stood in my way, I could achieve my dreams. He had such a generous spirit and my hope is that all that knew him, loved him, and learned from him can pass on the gifts he gave us to the rest of the world. Because that way he'll live on within us forever. I miss you, Kiddo!

[Plata]

Originally posted by Silver Daze
In San Diego last night he died of a heart condition. He was only 20 years old.

That's so sad. He was too young to die. I'm praying for his family and for his soul. I believe in reincarnation and believe he will always be out there somewhere. It's so sad that he had to leave this life so soon. :(

[DarleneIllyria]

Thanks for posting the memories Silver Daze. I'm glad they are doing an on the air tribute too.

[Christopher]

Originally posted by Jenny
Thanks for posting the memories Silver Daze. I'm glad they are doing an on the air tribute too.

Do you watch Passions? I wanted to let everyone know the reason why Sam & Ivy are shocked by Julians sadness towards Timmys death isn't because he died, its because Julian is a rich snob and never imagine he would care about Timmy at all. They don't know about Julians trip with Timmy or the martimmys they shared together. They were really great together but of coarse anyone with Timmy is a great duo on tv. God I wish he hadn't have died. :crying:

[BonniesLilCutiePie]

I hate Grace and Kay! Grace slapped Ivy, and Kay blew Ivy's plan/cover! Ughhh!

[Christopher]

On Halloween there will be a very special episode of Passions. It will feature Juliet Mills remembering Josh Ryan Evans. It will have flashbacks of scenes with Timmy. I think this is an episode every Passions fan should watch.

[BonniesLilCutiePie]

Awww! That is going to be the sweetest! I know that I am going to cry!