Eric the Actor

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American actor (1975–2014)

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::summary American actor (1975–2014) ::

::data[format=table title="Infobox person"]

FieldValue
nameEric the Actor
birth_nameEric Shaun Lynch
birth_date
birth_placeSan Pablo, California, U.S.
death_date
death_placeSacramento, California, U.S.
occupation
years_active2005–2014
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| name = Eric the Actor | image = | imagesize = | caption = | birth_name = Eric Shaun Lynch | birth_date = | birth_place = San Pablo, California, U.S. | death_date = | death_place = Sacramento, California, U.S.

  • a "...Lynch, a 38-year-old Sacramento man confined to a wheelchair, and a 10-year regular caller to the Stern Show." — ¶ 8. | occupation = | years_active = 2005–2014 | website = Eric Shaun Lynch (March 11, 1975 – September 20, 2014), also known as Eric the Midget and Eric the Actor, weighed 85 lb, and had various health issues, including Ehlers–Danlos syndrome.

Lynch used a motorized wheelchair for mobility. Despite his poor health, he claimed to have outlived every doctor's prediction for his life expectancy.

Medical conditions

Eric's height was cited at between and , which is within the threshold to be considered to have dwarfism. Because of his short legs, weak joints, and a club foot, he employed a wheelchair to get around. His other conditions included stork bite which gave him a "blotchy" complexion Ehlers–Danlos Syndrome, which resulted in gnarled fingers, and premature gray hair.

''The Howard Stern Show''

Eric initially called in on September 19, 2002, to discuss American Idol.

Eric made one in-studio appearance on November 3, 2008, alongside two prostitutes from the Bunny Ranch. Also present were Dixie Chicks singer Natalie Maines, wrestler Kurt Angle, and American Idol alumna Diana DeGarmo.

Other media

Eric preferred to be called Eric the Actor. Lynch made his television debut in a cameo on American Dreams in 2005. Lynch also appeared on Fringe in 2010, In Plain Sight in 2012, and Legit in 2014. Eric appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! in 2008.

Eric also participated in a number of podcasting ventures. He hosted American Idol and America's Got Talent wrap-up shows including an American Idol discussion show on Howard 101 which featured Brian Dunkleman as co-host. He made appearances on TNA Wrestling's web offering TNA Today alongside wrestling personalities Mike Tenay and Jeremy Borash in 2012.

Death

On September 20, 2014, Lynch was admitted to a hospital because of heart problems. After arriving, Lynch's liver and kidneys began to shut down and he died.

On September 21, Lynch's longtime friend and manager Johnny Fratto became the first to report his death. Fratto tweeted "I am so sorry and so sad to inform everyone that my friend Eric "The Actor" Lynch passed away yesterday afternoon!!!"

News of Lynch's death received considerable media attention with outlets as high profile as Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, CNN, and TMZ all reporting his death. Celebrities including Zach Braff, Zac Efron, and Diana Degarmo among others Tweeted their condolences, with Eric's trademark sign-off "bye for now" trending number one as a Twitter Hashtag. Jimmy Kimmel was so upset by the news that he called The Stern Show first thing on September 22, even though he had an infant child and it was only 4:00am Pacific Daylight Time during the broadcast. Eric, a huge fan of WWE and the Oakland A's, was mourned during telecasts of both organizations, with the on-air personalities signing off the A's broadcast by saying "bye for now." Eric's roommate Jon spoke with Howard and encouraged fans to have Eric's favorite foods, Pepsi and bacon, in his honor.

Lynch was buried at Oakmont Memorial Park in Lafayette, California.

Filmography

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YearTitleRoleEpisode
2005American DreamsEric"It's My Life"
2010FringeHomeless Man"The Box"
2012In Plain SightLandlord"Four Marshals and a Baby"
2014LegitBig Pete"Weekend"
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References

References

  1. was a member of ''[[The Howard Stern Show. The Howard Stern Show's]]'' [[The Wack Pack. Wack Pack]]. Lynch was, at his peak, {{height
  2. (30 September 2014). "Eric the Actor: A Eulogy". Rolling Stone.
  3. Mercer, Mark. (2002-09-20). "Goofing On Rosie O'Donnell And Eric The Midget. 9/19/02. 7:55am". MarksFriggin.com.
  4. [http://www.howardstern.com/rundown.hs?d=1140757200 Howard Stern.com]. Howard Stern.com. Retrieved on 2011-10-29.
  5. link. (2011-07-24 . Howardstern.com (2009-03-26). Retrieved on 2011-10-29.)
  6. link. (2011-07-24 . Howardstern.com (2006-06-28). Retrieved on 2011-10-29.)
  7. Popkin, Helen A.S.. (2005-12-14). "Howard Stern's cast of characters, from Robin to High Pitch Eric". [[Today (U.S. TV program).
  8. (2007-11-09). "News from the Eric's". HowardStern.com.
  9. [http://www.howardstern.com/rundown.hs?d=1225688400#12880 Eric's historic appearance – The Howard Stern Show]. Howardstern.com (2008-11-03). Retrieved on 2011-10-29.
  10. Abramson, Adam. "'Eric the Midget,' Howard Stern, Diana DeGarmo all meet". [[Newsday]].
  11. "Eric Lynch". [[IMDb]].
  12. Tucker, Ken. (2010-08-02). "'Fringe' gets a visit from Howard Stern's Eric... the Actor".
  13. (2012-01-30). "Little Man, Huge Pain". HowardStern.com.
  14. (10 March 2006). "THE PRINCE VISITS THE KING". HowardStern.com.
  15. (6 October 2012). "TNA Today (Oct 9, 2012): Mike Tenay & Eric The Actor". YouTube.
  16. "Stern Show News - Archive". MarksFriggin.com.
  17. Lindelof, Bill. (September 22, 2014). "Sacramento resident and Stern show regular Eric the Actor dies". [[The Sacramento Bee]].
  18. (September 21, 2014). "Howard Stern Wack Packer Eric the Actor Dead at 39". [[TMZ]].
  19. Stedman, Alex. (September 21, 2014). "Eric 'The Actor' Lynch, Howard Stern 'Wack Packer,' Dies at 39". Variety.
  20. (2014-09-21). "Johnny Fratto on Twitter: "I am so sorry and so sad to inform everyone that my friend Eric "The Actor" Lynch passed away yesterday afternoon!!!". Twitter.com.
  21. "Stern Show News - Archive". MarksFriggin.com.
  22. [https://www.oakmontmortuary.com/obituary/lynch-eric Oakmont Memorial Park and Mortuary]. Retrieved 2018-09-15

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