Howard Stern regular Eric the Actor dead at 39
By Josh Hill
There are few shows neither radio or television that has a stronger following than The Howard Stern Show, as the man has built a hundred million dollar empire preaching to and entertaining the average Joe in everyone. Part of what makes Stern’s shows so great is that he incorporates random characters he’s come across in his decades in radio, and he includes them in his shows from time to time.
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Some of these characters are fictional or overplayed but all of them are grounded in reality and not fictionalized by the show. One of the most entertaining and beloved guest characters that Stern has ever had is a 3-foot tall man named Eric, whom Stern dubbed Eric the Actor since he was constantly trying to break into Hollywood but was always unsuccessful.
Stern announced on Sunday afternoon that Eric the Actor, real name Eric Lynch, had died at the age of 39.
It's w/ a sad heart that I let you all know that Eric The Actor from the @sternshow has reportedly died as per his manager @JOHNNYFRATTO
— Joey Boots (@JoeyBoots) September 21, 2014
There was a rather quick reaction to the death of a man everyone had always heard on the show but rarely ever seen.
seems like it's true... So RIP Eric the Actor. One of the great Stern callers ever. He was incredibly entertaining for many years. :-(
— Andy Cohen (@Andy) September 21, 2014
So sad hearing about the passing of Eric Lynch aka Eric The Actor from The Howard Stern Show. He was such a character but truly a kind soul.
— Taylor Williamson (@TaylorComedy) September 21, 2014
While he may have been the butt of more than a few Stern jokes, it’s clear from the reaction to his death that even the smallest member of the Stern family — in size or stature — had the greatest of impacts on the show’s fan base.
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