Glenn Shadix, best known for his role as Otho the interior decorator in the '80s cult favorite, 'Beetlejuice,' died Tuesday morning, The Birmingham News reports. The actor died following a fall at his home in Birmingham, Alabama, his sister, Susan Gagne, told the newspaper. Gagne revealed that her brother was "having mobility problems" in recent years and had likely fallen out of his wheelchair and "hit his head in the kitchen." She thinks the hit to the head was responsible for his death. The character actor was 58.
In addition to 'Beetlejuice,' Shadix starred in two more Tim Burton films over the years: he was the voice of the mayor in 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' and played Senator Nado in Burton's 2001 remake of 'Planet of the Apes.' He also had small roles in 'Heathers,' 'Demolition Man' and 'Multiplicity.' Prior to retiring from Hollywood, Shadix did voice over work for many years.




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I loved this guy in movies & tv. I had no idea he was having issues getting around. RIP
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Hope he wasn't "Colemaned".
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I'm terribly sorry to hear this news. He was also great as the Reverend in Heathers. His memory will live on through many people my age who spent a lot of time in cinema's during the 80's.
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He must have said "Beetlejuice" three times.
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Not at all funny Bill!
Relax Jackie, I am paying tribute to the movie that I have on both VCR and DVD. I almost think it's wierd how things went south for all the actors. The dad got brought up on sexual allegations, Winona Ryder(Lydia) got busted for shoplifting and Geena Davis and Beetlejuice himself Michael Keaton, who were icons in the eighties, almost disappeared from the big screen. I'm sure Otho himself would not frown on what I said. Peace.
Bill... I, too, loved this film from the first time I saw it in the theater, in 1990. Thank you, Otho, for a line I still use... "DELIVER ME FROM LL BEAN!" Thanks for the laughs, Mr. Shadix... you were fun in Heathers, too!
Yes it was funny Bill; made me laugh loudly 3 times.
how cruel your are about thinking that his death is funny, how would like it if you knew people were laughing about your death, you would like it would you your just a hole for doing this to this actor.
rest in peace guy.
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I am sorry but your reply was just a little to unclear to understand. Would you mind repeating it more clearly? Thanks.
I loved his character in the movie Beetlejuice and he will be missed. This just goes to show that life is short so enjoy it and be the best you can while on this earth. RIP dude.
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Jeffrey Jones has always been a very funny character actor, and I don't believe involved in any sexual alegations! He was great in Beetle-juice. Easy Money, Ferris Bueller, and even the 1999 version of Sleepy Hollow..
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Jeffrey Jones is registered as a Felony Sexual Offender. I am not sure what the initial charges/convictions were but I did read an article recently that he had violated terms of his conditions by not registering when he was due to.
Sorry Michael but Mr. Jones likes teenage boys.
It didn't turn out well for them or him.
I'm so sorry. I remember him also from Seinfeld.
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Yeah Jeffrey Jones from Beetlejuice and Ferris Beuller is a convicted sex offender. For child pornography and employing a minor to pose for pornography no less. I wouldn't have thought such a great actor would be so depraved, but such is Hollywood.
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Wouldn't it have been something if Jeffery Jones had been caught on that MSNBC show TO CATCH A PREDATOR with Chris Hansen?
It's not funny you guys, the man dealt with a lot of pain: many years ago a house fell on his sister. BAR-HAR-HAR-HAR!
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So sorry to hear this. I live in bham and knew one of his relatives; Glenn seemed like a really nice, down- to -earth man, from what she said.
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