Is Babylon 5's Michael O'Hare ok?

[bevs_plaything]

There's a rumour on the net that Michael O'Hare's (Captan Sinclair) has passed away.  I hope the rumour turns out to be false!!! Has any one heard anything about this?

:(

[davekill]

JMS just posted this on his Facebook page a few minutes ago:

I regret that I must convey the sad news that Michael O'Hare passed away today. He suffered a heart attack on Sunday and was in a coma until his passing this afternoon. This is a terrible loss for all B5 fans and everyone involved with the show wishes to convey their condolences to the O'Hare family. He was an amazing man.

[ChrisMC]

That's very sad. Hate to hear that we lost another from the B5 family.

[billybob476]

Wow. Only 60. So sad.

[Rico]

Sad news indeed.  There was some talk in recent years that his health wasn't the best.  Loved him on B5.

[davekill]

In Michael's interviews and he always refered to his son Ben being a big part of his life.

Michael's son Ben posted on JMS' wall:

Hello all, I'm Ben Davidson, Michael O'Hare's son. Although not by blood, he lived with my mom and I from about age 4 to 12, and he remained my primary father figure ever since. We never liked the phrase "step" son or dad, as we didn't see any difference. As you may know Michael was a private man, and there's not much public information on this, but I'm sure Joe will confirm this if anyone cares.

This was a sudden loss, and the last week has been terribly sad to say the least. I was there with him on Friday as he passed from this earth, and want you to know it was peaceful.

I'm just getting home now and starting to search a little, and see the reports of his death, but what has struck me this evening is the huge number of fans that are sharing their kind thoughts and memories.

Michael wasn't online much, and didn't really knew how many people continued to enjoy his work, but I'm certain he would have been truly honored. I know that it has been a comfort to me, and I will be sure to convey this to his brother Mark, his parents, and I hope eventually his young daughter Audrey.

I'd like to thank Joe for his giving people a place to share, and his championing of Michael in the role. B5 was a highlight of Michael's career and life, and I know he respected Joe and the whole team deeply. I remember being on set all those years ago, and Joe very kindly got me involved with the FX team which I was fascinated with.

My deepest thanks to all of you, your words have eased my heart, and I take solace in the fact Michael will live on through his work and fans.

[WillEagle]

Oh, sorry to hear that. Thanks for posting that message from his "son" davekill.

[Feathers]

It's sad to see the guys pass.