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Actor James Stacy dies at 79

posted 8 years ago by jaypay111
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James Stacy, who was Emmy-nominated for his role as a wheelchair-bound amputee in TV movie “Just a Little Inconvenience” and starred in Western series “Lancer,” died Thursday in Ventura, Calif. He was 80.

His turbulent life included being married to actresses Connie Stevens and Kim Darby, becoming a double amputee after a motorcycle accident, and serving prison time for child molestation.

His partner Antigoni Tsamparlis confirmed his death and said he had possibly suffered an allergic reaction after being admitted to the hospital.

Born Maurice W. Elias in Los Angeles, Stacy appeared on “The Donna Reed Show” (1958) and “The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet” (1952), and had a recurring role in “Wiseguy” (1990). He also appeared in numerous episodes of “Bonanza” (1973), “Gunsmoke” (1964-73) and received a producing credit for the film “My Kidnapper, My Love” (1980).

Appearing as a wounded Vietnam vet in “Just a Little Inconvenience” opposite Barbara Hershey, he hoped to encourage other amputees and persons with disabilities to fulfill their goals of living a full life.

After his motorcycle accident, he also appeared in Kirk Douglas’s “Posse” and was Emmy-nominated for a guest appearance on “Cagney & Lacey.”

Stacy is survived by his partner Tsamparlis; a daughter with Darby, Heather Elias; grandson Luk Maxwell; great-grandson Lester James Maxwell; brother Louie; and sister Carolyn.

http://variety.com/2016/tv/news/james-stacy-dead-dies-maurice-elias-lancer-1201862005/

[–] MissMargoChanning (6630) 7 years ago

You missed his TV show, Lancer. He was Johnny Madrid! That was where I first noticed him. I loved that show. He was great in that!
I do remember those other appearances in Ozzie and Harriet. I even saw him in an episode of Hazel... Terrible acting in that one.
Something Wicked This Way Comes..... Ed the Bar man was a nice little part for him in the 80's.
No matter what his troubles and the horrendous trials in his life, he was a decent actor. i remember him fondly.
It's so sad that he caused others so much pain. It is also sad that he caused himself pain.
All that I can say is, RIP.