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**Toyman_Chris** · Jan 26, '12, 6:59 PM

Originally posted by The Toyroom

Robert Hegyes who played Epstein on "Welcome Back, Kotter" has died at age 60 of an apparent heart attack...

Sad day!

**Nostalgiabuff** · Jan 26, '12, 7:12 PM

ah man, no way. sad day indeed. RIP Epstein

**toys2cool** · Jan 26, '12, 7:15 PM

that sucks man

**MegoMark71** · Jan 26, '12, 7:27 PM

Dang he was young. R.I.P sweathog

**LonnieFisher** · Jan 26, '12, 7:54 PM

I wonder if he had a note from his mother...?

**Hotfoot** · Jan 26, '12, 8:15 PM

**palitoy** · Jan 26, '12, 8:59 PM

I can't get over how much older he looks than his fellow castmates, he likely had some health issues.

**Marvelmania** · Jan 26, '12, 9:05 PM

How sad. RIP Mr. Hegyes!

**HardyGirl** · Jan 26, '12, 9:27 PM

Man our icons are dropping like flies! RIP Robert.

**ScottA** · Jan 26, '12, 9:32 PM

James Farentino passed 2 days ago. Who will be number 3?

**Hector** · Jan 26, '12, 9:52 PM

Here's a really nice video of the Welcome Back Kotter reunion...

Robert Hegyes, who played the Sweathog Epstein on 'Welcome Back, Kotter,' dies at 60 - NY Daily News

RIP

**Hector** · Jan 26, '12, 9:53 PM

Originally posted by ScottA

James Farentino passed 2 days ago. Who will be number 3?

Etta James.

**ScottA** · Jan 26, '12, 9:58 PM

Originally posted by Hector

Etta James.

That's true Hec. I guess we have 3 now. I always enjoyed WBK.

**johnmiic** · Jan 26, '12, 10:48 PM

Originally posted by ScottA

James Farentino passed 2 days ago. Who will be number 3?

Dick Tufeld the voice of the Robot from Lost in Space.

Robert Hegyes (Juan Epstein) Dies