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Jon-Erik Hexum | |
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 Hexum in 1984 | |
| Born | November 5, 1957 Englewood, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | October 18, 1984 (aged 26) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, model |
| Years active | 1982–1984 |
Jon-Erik Hexum (/ˈhɛksəm/; November 5, 1957 – October 18, 1984) was an American actor and model, known for his lead roles in the TV series Voyagers! and Cover Up, and his supporting role as Pat Trammell in the biopic The Bear. He died by an accidental self-inflicted blank cartridge gunshot to the head on the set of Cover Up.[1] He was seen as the "next big thing" in Hollywood prior to his death, due to his looks, charisma, and ambition.[2][3][4] Hexum was a popular sex symbol during his time.[5][6]
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- ^ "Richard Gere, Chris Atkins among 'Most Watchable Men'". UPI. December 16, 1983. Retrieved August 20, 2024.
- ^ Remington, Bob (July 16, 1984). "Chekhov it isn't, cheeky it is". Edmonton Journal. Retrieved August 20, 2024.