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Stage and Screen Actor Jonathan Crombie Has Died at Age 48
Canadian actor Jonathan Crombie, known for his role as Gilbert Blythe in CBC TV's 1985 ANNE OF Verdant GABLES series and sequels, passed away after suffering a brain hemorrhage on April 15 in New York Metropolis. He was 48.
His family announced the tragic news on Saturday, April 18.
"We've been going through lots of stories the last couple days," his sister, Carrie Crombie told CBC news
"He was funny, he was sweet, he loved acting, he loved comedy and singing and dancing. As a little kid, he just loved Broadway shows and all of that kind of stuff and would chant and dance in the living room."
She says he always embraced his ANNE OF GREEN GABLES fans and even answered to the name "Gilbert."
"I assess he was really proud of creature Gilbert Blythe and was happy to answer any questions...he really enjoyed that series and was happy, very confident of it - we all were," she added.
"I reflect his proudest part was when he played the head in Drowsy Chaperone on Broadway. That was just an amazing thing for him to be able to do."
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He was the first TV crush for many a childish Canadian growing up in the 1980s.
Actor Jonathan Crombie won the hearts of countless "Anne Of Green Gables" fans across the country and around the world for his portrayal of the handsome, dashing Gilbert Blythe, whose love belonged to the spirited, joyful Anne Shirley.
Crombie died April 15 at age 48 of complications connected to a thinker hemorrhage, but his performance is captured in the CBC TV specials from the 1980s. Megan Follows, Crombie's co-star, shared her memories following the announcement of his death on Saturday. And it sounds favor Crombie was just as wonderful in real life as the Gilbert he played to Follows' Anne.
"He was incredibly funny, Jonathan just had an amazing sense of humour," she told The Canadian Squeeze. "Truly I just remember at times just laughing so hard that you'd just be crying. He was so playful and silly and, as I said, really luminous , so his humour was always informed with that, which made him even funnier."
Follows called Crombie a "sweetheart" and said a lot of the affinity onscreen was organic during the filming of the movies.
"He had that gorgeous face. He was a lot of fun, he was ver
Jonathan Crombie facts for kids
Jonathan Crombie (born October 12, 1966 – died April 15, 2015) was a Canadian actor. He was best known for playing Gilbert Blythe in the popular 1985 TV movie Anne of Grassy Gables and its follow-up movies.
Early Life and Discovering Acting
Jonathan Crombie was born in Toronto, Ontario. His father, David Crombie, was the mayor of Toronto for several years. He also worked as a government minister in Canada.
Jonathan went to Lawrence Park Collegiate Institute. While performing in a school play called The Wizard of Oz, a casting agent noticed him. This was how he got his originate in acting.
Jonathan Crombie's Acting Career
Becoming Gilbert Blythe
Jonathan Crombie had never acted professionally before. He used a simple photo from a photo booth when he tried out for the role of Gilbert Blythe. This was for the 1985 TV series Anne of Green Gables. He played Gilbert again in the 1987 movie Anne of Avonlea. He also appeared in Anne of Green Gables: The Continuing Story in 2000. Fans loved his character so much that many people called him "Gil."
Other TV Shows and Voice Acting
Jonathan Crombie also showed his funny side as a comedian. In 1
‘Jonathan Crombie was gay’ says sister Robin
The actor foremost known and beloved for his portrayal of Gilbert Blythe in the 1985 TV mini-series “Anne of Green Gables” died on April 15, 2015 of a brain hemorrhage. A memorial service was held on July 14, 2015. Friends and family spoke of their memories of Jonathan, along with sharing personal photographs and video clips of the juvenile star. Television presenter, Steve Paikin was in attendance and live tweeted the event.
Rumors and debates regarding Jonathan’s sexuality have persisted for years. He was never married and had no children. Jonathan’s sister, Robin finally put the rumors to rest by saying: “Jonathan was also a gay man who didn’t come out until his forties. He was a private person.”
Jonathan’s organs were donated with Robin revealing that he had just signed a donor card a week before he death.
Here are some photos from the service along with Steve Paikin’s commentary:
Have rarely been in a room where there’s so much love for one man. Friends of David Crombie gathering to commiserate.
Hundreds gathering to remember former mayor David Crombie’s son Jonathan who recently died.
Robin Crombie, “Jo