Robert Hegyes
American actor (1951-2012)
Robert Hegyes (May 7, 1951 – January 26, 2012) was an American actor who was known for his role as Juan Epstein in the 1970s comedy sitcom Welcome Back, Kotter.
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Hegyes was born on May 7, 1951 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey to a Hungarian-Italian family. He was raised in Metuchen, New Jersey. Hegyes studied at Metuchen High School and at Glassboro State College. He was never married. Hegyes died on January 26, 2012 from a heart attack in Edison, New Jersey, aged 60.[1]
References
change- ↑ Kenneally, Tim (2011-04-20). "'Welcome Back Kotter' Star Robert Hegyes Dies at 60 - Yahoo! TV". Tv.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2012-01-28.
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