R.I.P. Urkel from Family Matters
 

Body:
R.I.P. Jaleel White

Jaleel White, who played 'nerdy ' neighbor Steve Urkel on "Family Matters" found dead Monday.
He was 29 years old. White was pronounced dead on arrival after admission to an LA hospital early Monday morning. The death is being investigated as a suicide.

Born Jaleel Ahmad White, he began his career at the age of three acting in television commercials, before landing guest spots on shows such as "The Jeffersons" and "Mr. Belvedere." It was in 1989 that White landed the role that would make him famous, playing wacky neighbor 'Steve Urkel' on the ABC program "Family Matters."

Following the cancellation of "Family Matters" in 1997, friends claim White became obsessed with the character, and grew despondent, despite further successes as star and producer of the UPN sitcom "Grownups", and as a writer for NBA.com

Neighbor and friend, Bradley Spencer alerted police after hearing what he described as "a loud bang" coming from White's Los Angeles apartment.

Authorities state that upon entering the home they discovered a young African-American male with an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. Also found was a note, which read simply "Did I do that?", a popular catchphrase from the show.

"Jaleel was an uncommonly good man, an exceptional role model and a great comedic actor," said William Bickley, who created the series, and Thomas L. Miller, one of the executive producers, in a joint statement.

"We feel privileged to have known him and worked with him. He'll be missed and remembered every day by his many, many friends," they said. Actress Kellie Williams -- Laura Winslow on the series -- described White as a consummate professional actor. "Everyone adored him," she said.

"We have all lost a dear, dear brother," said Reginald VelJohnson, who played Carl Winslow.

White, an only child, is survived by "cousins, aunts, uncles, and wonderful friends," Bickley said.http://www.mightymcpilgrim.com/words/archives/urkel.jpg

hahahahahahahahahahahahahah

:1orglaugh gotta be fake.

:1orglaugh No way. That' a good one. :thumbsup

One of the most unique sitcom characters ever. R.I.P. Urkel :(

funny that you didnt post the link... lol hoax :thumbsup

R I P Urkel

Oh yea? I say he's alive I tell you!
http://www.tvsquad.com/2006/06/03/ja...e-is-not-dead/

people seem to actually believe anything posted on gfy...

Over/under on RIP's and similiar condolences to this fake story is set at 12.

http://www.snopes.com/radiotv/tv/jaleel.asp

I can't verify this one.

it's fake moron.

I heard this on e last night, its not true.

Not cool. Far from cool.

Thank GAWD! He's not dead!

fuckin lame joke.

I was like what the fuck.. meh Glad it's bogus

I knew it was BS when I read the "Did I do that" thing..lol

All I have to say is ummmmm...

http://www.tvsquad.com/media/2006/06/jaleelwhite.jpg


:helpme

2hp

wow double post way late

lmao....wtf is up with that outfit????????????:Oh crap :Oh crap

What kind of forum is this? Anytime anyone posts anything, it's always some sort of cruel or deffinatly not funny "joke" that everyone laughs about except for the few unfortunate souls like me.

I was pretty sad about this when I read it just now. I am releaved that it was a joke, but either way, should we all really be joking about someone's life? Real or not?

Just sayin....

Thats what I was thinking... :1orglaugh

I've seen you post this before... You know this place is where stuff like this has been going on for years.. It's not going to change.. If you don't care for it why do you come here?

lol

Had me scared for a sec.

I guess this is a common one:

Well, its official - Jaleel "Urkel" White is alive. Apparently, the actor is now in California working as a writer. He graduated from UCLA in 2001 and is a writer for the NBA. His last blog was updated on May 29. In fact, this rumor is very old - an urban legend that resurfaced -but I guess it just caught on. I was really going to be worried about that! People say Urkel wasn't Hip-Hop, but I beg to differ! Urkel was the future Pharrell, the future Lupe Fiasco...the wave of Rap Nerds. Anyway, that's that.

He is not dead.. he is in my kitchen cooking dinner for me and my girl

this is not something that has anything to do with this biz. way to many post like these ones are there on this board.

Maaaan I really was scarred for a second that Mr. Urkel could be dead...

Not that funny, the joke... :(

i almost fell for it..... then i thought twice when i seen no link..

thats hilarious!

just talked to my friend in the TV industry and I think it's not true, however it's been posted all over the internet from many sources.not the first time this has happened...

if that is true than nothing here is funny!

How can you be so stupid? LOL :1orglaugh

thats crazy that someone would start something like that and then post it here like anyone would belive it. lmao..........:1orglaugh :1orglaugh

http://www.tvsquad.com/2006/06/03/ja...e-is-not-dead/

this rumour has been floating around for about a year now lol :1orglaugh

suicide humour- another shining example of free speech.

What's worse is people thinking they're some sort of comedian posting these things on gfy..

Honestly, I like the he posed on this pic.. :)