Filmed a year before his death. It's like a compulsion to get to the bottom of things.". They had what you call tent shows before the main show, and the band would play in what they called the valley, to get the people in the crowd interested enough to come into the tent. Series premiered six months after his death. Later that same year, Wiley was seen in another acclaimed film, Ragtime, which also featured the likes of Brad Dourif, Robert Joy, Andreas Katsulas, and Ethan Phillips. Recently, it introduced a story line for Matt focusing on a beau who is HIV-positive. Eddie Albert is best remembered for his role as the lawyer-turned-farmer on Green Acres, one of the most popular television sitcoms of the 1960s. His ashes are interred in the Wiley family plot in Pine Grove Cemetery in Westborough, Massachusetts. GERALD NOBLES Aug. 23, 1994, Age 58 Actor and stage manager. But Wardell would remain with Wiley, recording together on numerous other occasions, including sessions for Atlantic,[19] Rockin, DeLuxe and King Records. The paganism thriller also starred Sir Christopher Lee and Britt Ekland. ", He says a juror from the original trial acknowledged that if prosecutors could have proven that Crane's blood was on the car, Carpenter likely would have been found guilty. [16][17], It did not take long for the group to land a spot with the Shaw Artists agency, which booked them throughout the South and Midwest. Mini Bio (1) Edward Wiley was born on July 11, 1955. CHRISTOPHER COE Sept. 6, 1994, age 41 Author of books on gay life including I Look Divine (Ticknor & Fields) and Such Times. HONEYCUTT Jan. 10, 1994, age 40 Award-winning graphic designer for Details and Spy magazines. Follow Randy Cordova on Twitter: Twitter.com/randy_cordova. In the season 4 finale of Homeland was dedicated to him. ED KERRIGAN JAN.12, 1994, age 58 Dancer and choreographer for stage and television. Wiley and Wardell would remain close friends until Wardell died following a stroke-induced illness. He was an accompanist for Alvin Ailey and a singer with the New York Philharmonic. Occupation. No on-screen explanation given; the character simply stopped appearing midway through the third season. "Everybody, including me, thought it was going to be Bob Crane's blood in John Carpenter's rental car. During his theatrical career, he was seen treading the boards for the Royal Shakespeare Company and on Broadway he was chosen by Noel Coward to star in High Spirits, the musical version of Blithe Spirit. Major recurring characters of Troy McClure and Lionel Hutz retired, occasionally being used in background shots. Starting with the last six episodes of Season 3, the character of John Wilson (, Replaced by several other actors who served as guest hosts (at which point the series was renamed. When I was coming up in high school [Booker T. Washington], I played in the marching bands on the football field, and you got strong doing that too. Login to report an . PETER ALAN GLOO Dec. 3, 1993, age 37 Pianist and singer who helped establish Hearts & Voices, a group that entertains AIDS patients in New York hospitals. Marks love of the arts made him a natural addition to our staff, but his real vocation was making friends, says one colleague. NEAL POZNER June 21, 1994, age 38 Group editor at DC Comics. Series cancelled. MANFRED SALZGEBER Aug. 12, 1994, age 51 Film historian and director of the Panorama section of the Berlin International Film Festival. His grandfather passed away, and less than a year later, his mother died following surgery to remove a brain tumor. Wiley is among a long lineage of Texas tenor reedmen, known for their bold, bluesy, and often boisterous way of blowing. His place on the Sunday, March 18 live broadcast was taken by, Character was planned to be away on a secret assignment, replaced as, No on-screen explanation given; the character simply stopped appearing midway through the fourth season and was replaced by, Character written out. Signup for our newsletter to get notified about sales and new products. RICHARD DEFABEES Nov. 18, 1993, age 46 Actor who appeared in the Broadway production of Torch Song Trilogy as well as the film version of A Chorus Line. L.DOUGLAS BULL Dec. 6,1993, age 36 Director of business affairs for Concorde-New Horizons, a film production and distribution company. Woodward rose to fame in the 1960s and early 1970s in the television spy series Callan. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. The first aired episode after Prinze's death included an on-air acknowledgement from, Character killed off before the beginning of the next season. See also Other Works | Publicity Listings | Official Sites View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro Getting Started | Contributor Zone Prince Edward, the Duke of Windsor, died of laryngeal cancer in 1972. "For the people who believe Carpenter did this and won't move on their position, they'll just say that we're getting DNA that has nothing to do with the crime.". RON PADILLO Aug. 11, 1994, age 31 Founder of Coyote Productions, which produced the touring comedies Road Kill Comedy and Shut up and Laugh. He was 71 and his death in a New . There were no microphones out there, and you had to really dig down deep in your horn and get some volume. Wiley would return to the studio frequently throughout the 2000s, always surrounded by a cross generation of renowned accompanists, including pianists Kenny Barron, Roland Hanna and John Hicks; trombonist Al Grey; trumpeters Nicholas Payton and John Swana; organist Joey DeFrancesco; and guitarists Mark Elf, Kevin McNeal and Jimmy Ponder; and drummer Ben Riley. But these leaders would be the first to admit theres more to be done. Edward Wiley (11 July 1955 16 October 1995; age 40) was the actor who played Governor Vagh in the Star Trek: The Next Generation fourth season episode "The Mind's Eye" and Gul Toran in the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine second season episode "Profit and Loss". PHOENIX The gruesome 1978 murder of 60s sitcom star Bob Crane captured the imagination of KSAZ-TV anchor John Hook a couple of years ago. BILLY WILSON Aug. 14, 1994, age 59 Director and Emmy-award-winning choreographer of PBSs Zoom. . Also founding editor of The Body Positive, an AIDS newsletter. Miniseries. A tribute episode was later made. Fuqua who went on to form the legendary doo-wop group The Moonglows and to produce numerous hits for Motown records would always credit Wiley with giving him his first break in music and for teaching him how to sing blues and jump blues, precursors to rock and roll and modern soul music. They joined tenor sax man Ed Wiley's band for a tour of the South, writes Fuqua biographer Steve Walker. By Army Archerd. In 1993, he teamed up with former Jazz Messenger bassist Charles Fambrough, who produced Wiley's first recording in more than a dozen years, Until Sunrise,[34] on Swing Records, a label founded by Ed III. The 79-year-old had been suffering from various illnesses, including pneumonia, and died in hospital, his agent said. Gul Toran Edward Wiley ( 11 July 1955 - 16 October 1995; age 40) was the actor who played Governor Vagh in the Star Trek: The Next Generation fourth season episode " The Mind's Eye " and Gul Toran in the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine second season episode " Profit and Loss ". DEREK JARMAN Feb. 19, 1994, age 52 Radical British film-maker, author, and painter. Copyright 2023 Meredith Corporation. Ed Willey died, an apparent . JOSEPH MARSHALL April 14, 1994, age 28 Dancer who performed with the Feld Ballet, the Joffrey Ballet, and the Oregon Ballet Theatre. Kate's absence is alluded to in passing in the season seven premiere episode when her daughters, Billie Jo and Bobbie Jo (, Character written out without explanation and replaced during the fifth season by General Winfield Schaeffer, portrayed by, Died more than five months before series premiere and her character was recast, with. He was diagnosed a year earlier in France, after being treated years prior for an aneurysm and a detached retina. Episodes completed prior to his death were aired, with the first episode completed after Conrad's death addressing Esterhaus' death. DOUGLAS PAGLIOTTI Sept. 27, 1994, age 36 Production stage manager for the Old Globe Theater in San Diego. His wife actress Kate Woodville said he had suffered from lung cancer for 17 months. Wiley filmed "The Mind's Eye" between Tuesday 26 March 1991 and Thursday 28 March 1991 on Paramount Stage 9 and 16. Ms. Mendeleiev's new actress is yet to be announced. EastEnders star Barbara Windsor said she was "deeply saddened" at the news. Ulliel was on a break from filming the miniseries when he died. [33] The 45 was recorded for Na-Cat records, a small Philadelphia imprint owned by Nate and Cathy Strand. PAUL SWIFT Oct. 7, 1994, age 60 Actor best known for roles in John Waters films. JOHN A. AVANT Nov. 13, 1993, age 48 Librarian who contributed reviews to Gaysweek and wrote for The New Republic, among others. Veteran actor Edward Woodward, who was known for his roles in The Wicker Man and The Equalizer, died today. Gandolfini was originally set cast to star John Stone. GREGORY CRAWFORD Oct. 4, 1994, age 32 Publicity photo manager for all programs on Fox Broadcasting. 2 February 2008. He died the day after the last episode aired. And as the months went by, Mark became an inspiration to us, an encouragement to do something anything to make a difference. Was later replaced with. 13 1949-05-27 Heart attack: 1 Died three days after live broadcast of the 13th episode. R.A. RADLEY Jan. 21, 1994, age 43 Founder of the Design Industries Foundation for AIDS. Adding to the sensational tabloid aspect of the crime: Crane's obsession with pornography (watching it and making his own) and his apparently insatiable sexual appetite. In February 2010, Wiley moved to Garner, North Carolina, to live with his oldest son. Character killed off, and his character's death was addressed in the fifth-season premiere. In 1955, Scott began playing with Eddie Lockjaw Davis. He was an actor and director, known for Highlander (1986), Chariots of Fire (1981) and The Hunger (1983). He hopped around between pilots, guest-starring roles and short-lived sitcoms for years without finding anything that really struck a chord with him. Character was written out as being out of town in the final four films (which were retitled. Crane was found beaten to death with an electrical cord around his throat. Many EW staffers were among the 200 friends and family who gathered in October to celebrate Marks life and spirit at the Players Club in Manhattan (we think he would have loved that setting). We will update Edward Wiley's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible. [9], But Wiley got his first taste of national fame when a 78 that he recorded in 1949 for Sittin' In With climbed the R&B charts in the spring of 1950. At 40 years old, Edward Wiley height not available right now. Second season currently in production. A previous character Candy Canaday, played by, Episodes completed prior to Prinze's death were aired on schedule. He was the son of Edward Eugene Willey, Sr., a Richmond pharmacist who was a member of the Virginia General Assembly for 30 years (1952-1983), and became Senate Majority Leader. Character written out without explanation. 1642-1643) was Walt Disney's ancestor and was locked up in Warwick Castle in 1643 during the English Civil War and was awaiting execution because he was captured at the Battle of Edgehill by the Parliamentarian Army. Served as a consultant on the Tina Turner movie, Whats Love Got To Do With It. His first move was obvious. He died on July 17, 2010, in Bloomington, Indiana, after a short illness resulting from a brain tumor. But he still appeared with many of Philadelphias leading jazz and R&B exponents of the day, including trumpeter Johnny Coles, and singers Harold Melvin, Billy Paul and Teddy Pendergrass. The Hogans Heroesstar was found bludgeoned to death in an apartment on Chaparral Road in Scottsdale, where he was appearing in a play. And thats just a glimpse of what the entertainment industry has lost this past year to the epidemic. He capitalized on the organ craze that had engulfed the City of Brotherly Love during the mid- to late-50s, and began featuring such organists as Shirley Scott, Bill Hathaway and Bill Miller. Character was killed off in the episode that aired the day of his death. [20] Wiley and Wardell would remain close friends until Wardell died following a stroke-induced illness. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! The latter two were aired after his death. There were also several other horn players such as Chicagoan Gene Ammons, Floridian Willis Jackson and Missourian Lester Young who share the Texas tenor pedigree because of their sound rather than their hometown. GARY CLARE Jan. 28, 1994, age 32 Director of creative development for WNET-TV in New York. The duke passed in his home in Paris with his wife by his side. BRIAN KAUFMAN Aug. 22, 1994, age 40 Broadway stage manager; his credits include Oh, Kay! Character killed off and addressed in the third-season premiere. Production delayed, character recast; replaced by, Production delayed; character killed off in. Edward Woodward, who has died aged 79, was an actor with possibly far more potential than was ever realised on screen, but he became a popular television . Clients included Faith Ford and Ray Liotta. Character killed off with ovarian cancer. [24], It is important to mention this influential musician, because Hookers collaboration with Wiley marked his introduction to the recording world. The engine had stalled just after take-off, causing the plane to nose-dive and crash into a lagoon. PIERRE MENARD Aug. 3, 1994, age 53 Violinist with the Vermeer Quartet based at Northern Illinois University, where he was also a professor of music. Consider this: Four years ago, only independent features dealt with AIDS; in March, Tom Hanks received an Oscar for his portrayal of an AIDS patient in Philadelphia. 07-11 Remembering Edward Wiley, born July 11, 1955 and passed away October 16, 1995. . Edward Wiley was born on July 11, 1955. MARK CARSON Aug. 31, 1994, age 40 They say that until it hits home, people think of AIDS as someone elses problem. He notes a distinctive guitar rift as the song modulates, a technique later adopted by Chuck Berry and other early rock-and-roll stars, and he reminds that Carters 1949 Freedom recording was released a full two years ahead of Brenstons Rocket 88.[30]. 2023 Oscars predictions: See who will win at the 95th Academy Awards. Actor. Moreover, industry moguls like Jeffrey Katzenberg, David Geffen, Barry Diller, and Sid Sheinberg have joined such AIDS activist performers as Elizabeth Taylor to back organizations like AMFAR, Hollywood Supports, and AIDS Project Los Angeles. Morgan had already completed filming on the final episode of the show. Credits include Steel Magnolias, Footloose, and TVs The Love Boa. Character presumably killed off. We will update Edward Wiley's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible. BRAD OHARE Oct. 1, 1994, age 43 Actor on TVs The Guiding Light who also appeared in Longtime Companion. His last appearance was season 5 episode 9 "The Vandal". The anchor ultimately ordered tests of DNA samples of blood found on Carpenters rental car using new technology. HIRAM ORTIZ Sept. 23, 1994, age 36 Hair and makeup artist on stage shows (Madonnas Girlie Show) and films (Romeo is Bleeding). In extreme cases, the show may be cancelled outright. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. SPENCER HENDERSON III Nov. 14, 1993, age 44 Broadway dancer and choreographer. Lee had finished season one while still alive, he had recorded dialogue for season two before his death. HEYWOOD MCGRIFF May 8, 1994, age 36 Dancer with the Bill T. Jones/ Arnie Zane company, and a professor of dance at University of Texas in Austin. How Marvel went big with Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. Carpenter was acquitted at a 1994 trial; he maintained his innocence until his death in 1998. CHUCK LANHAM June 29, 1994, age 33 Music archivist. Ed Wiley Jr. (March 14, 1930 September 27, 2010)[1] was an American tenor saxophonist whose big sound and soulful expression helped lay the foundation for early blues, R&B and what would later come to be known as rock-and-roll music. Friends gathered round in the office each morning as Mark held court, sharing his thoughts on the latest movie or show that he had seen. Ripley's friends and associates filled in as presenters for the remainder of the first season. "He was further sustained by the love of his wife, Michele, children, Tim, Peter, Sarah and Emily, his grandchildren and numerous friends. MARTIN SMITH Nov. 5, 1994, age 37 English stage actor. Replaced by his brother Ernest LeClerc, portrayed by, Some characters recast with other Muppet performers, most notably. After his death, the roundtable honored him by creating the David Wiley annual fall lecture. CHRIS BUTLER April 30, 1994, age 42 Oscar-nominee for set decoration in the movie Chaplin. Character killed off with a stroke while Carrie is working overseas. I liked the character and six episodes suited me. On this offering, Wiley connects the Black musical experience, from the Negro spiritual to bebop. Period. Some of it was sad and illustrated dueling sides of the stars personality. To mark World AIDS Day and the 6th Annual International Day Without Art on Dec. 1, Entertainment Weekly again publishes The Faces of AIDS, a tribute to those in the entertainment industry who have died from the virus. The monthly Cadence Review of Jazz & Blues: Creative Improvised Music writes that Wiley has an appreciation of the classic Texas tenor sound of people such as Arnett Cobb and Illinois Jacquet. At a radio station there, they cut four more sides for Sittin' In With, with Wiley as the leader: Pack Up, Move Out and Molasses, Molasses, both featuring Brown on vocals; and West Indies Blues and Jumpin With the Blues, instrumentals.[18]. Pegg wrote on Twitter: "So sorry to hear we have lost the great Edward Woodward. Toured nationally with Oliver and managed the L.A. production of The Mad Show. In other cases, the show may recast the part with another actor. On August 15, 1935, famous aviator Wiley Post and popular humorist Will Rogers were flying together in a Lockheed hybrid airplane when they crashed just 15 miles outside of Point Barrow, Alaska. "I would never say never," he says. MICHAEL SCHWARTZ May 17, 1994, age 47 Dancer and archivist who founded Character Generators, a performance videotaping company. Prior to joining Wiley, Fuqua and Lester specialized in vocalese, a style of singing where improvised solos are replaced with words. Character recast; taken over during season 2 by, Brain hemorrhage caused by acute lymphoblastic leukemia. His passing will leave a huge gap in many lives.". Still, Hook had never really investigatedbeyond the headlines. In other cases, the show may recast the part with another actor. That feeling will never leave home. 1:11. His job was saved but the actor died shortly after the episode was filmed. He created ad campaigns for Tootsie, Gandhi, A Soldiers Story, and others. Character disappears and is subsequently killed off. His three children, who are all under age 13, may disagree. Character written off, with an explanation onscreen that he retired and moved away. TOM VILLARD Nov. 14,1994, age 40 Actor in the NBC sitcom We Got It Made. "We were thrilled when he joined us for a stint of six episodes earlier this year. During his time there, he etched his sirname into the stone wall. Edward Wiley is known as an Actor. This and two others that had yet to be broadcast, were postponed until, with his widow's permission, they were broadcast in January 1988. Shes a heck of an arranger, and she did some of the arrangements on this recording.[32]. Series cancelled; production was to have resumed in September 1986, with Knight planning on returning to work. Overall, Edward Herrmann's death was handled with major class in the new Gilmore Girls episodes. Character written out as having left Sealab to fight in "The Great Spice Wars". RON VAWTER April 16, 1994, age 45 Actor best known for the stage piece Roy Cohn/Jack Smith. Also a teacher at the Beverly Hills Playhouse. Also appeared in TV commercials. JOHN NEAL Feb. 10, 1994, age 41 Assistant production accountant on the movies Navy SEALS, Midnight Run, and The Good Son. No official cause of death was revealed, but he had previously undergone open heart surgery and his brother told news outlets he believed the star died of a heart attack. The cult film The Wicker Man, saw him play a devout Christian police officer drawn to investigating the disappearance of a young girl in a sinister community. DACK RAMBO March 21, 1994, age 52 Actor who appeared in daytime soap operas, as well as Dallas, Paper Dolls, and The Guns of Will Sonnett. The following year, Brown left the group, going on to record for various labels. Actor Edward Laurence Albert died Friday. [27], While performing an extended tour date at the Top Hat in Louisville, Ky., in 1952, Wiley allowed a local singer named Harvey Fuqua to sit in. MARK CUNNINGHAM March 21, 1994, age 30 Former assistant to Danielle Steel and employee in the entertainment law firm Bloom, Dekom, Hergott & Cook. The series' final episode was on October 5, 1950, more than a year-and-a-half following Ripley's death. DAVID FISCH Nov. 26, 1993, age 43 A muralist whose work appeared in magazines, and a co-founder of a meal program for the People With AIDS Coalition. Character written out without explanation, though some episodes alludes having Yemana had passed on. Series premiered six months after her death. Character killed off in the episode that aired only a few days before his death. Read our. I played the carnival circuit. It said: "Universally loved and admired through his unforgettable roles in classic productions such as Breaker Morant, The Wicker Man, Callan, The Equalizer and many more, he was equally fine and courageous in real life, never losing his brave spirit and wonderful humour throughout his illness. Edward Wiley was born on 11 July, 1955 in 1955, is an Actor, Director. List [ edit] See also [ edit] List of entertainers who died during a performance A member of the Roundabout Theatre Company. how did actor edward wiley died. Character killed off and replaced by Jack Striker, portrayed by. says the actress. STEVE BELLIN April 14, 1994, age 43 Actor, dancer, and singer who appeared on Broadway in A Chorus Line and on TV in Roseanne and Santa Barbara. PHILIP DWAYNE LABHART Jan. 18, 1994, age 38 Owned the Labhart Production Group, a production and editing facility for commercials. His parents divorced when he was very young, and Wiley was raised by his mother, Vanilla Yancy, and two sisters. TBD. Also choreographed Bubbling Brown Sugar. JOSEPH LOPEZ JR. April 28, 1994, age 15 Coauthor of I Will Sing Life: Voices From the Hole in the Wall, about children with life-threatening diseases. Also appeared in the movies In the Army Now and My Girl. 0:00. Character written out; No on-screen explanation given. Third season finale included a tribute to her character. Wiley made his screen acting debut in the acclaimed 1981 film Chariots of Fire. This is the first book Hook has written. 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. Character retired, later killed off screen. Designed posters for Lincoln Centers Speed the Plow and Six Degrees of Separation. [31] Shes been a heck of a musician for as long as Ive ever known her. "If he had said,'let sleeping dogs lie,' then that would have been it.". MICHAEL CLARKE Feb. 12, 1994, age 31 Broadway stage manager whose credits include the recent production of She Loves Me and Oh! John Reilly, a longtime soap opera actor known for his time on "General Hospital," died on Saturday, his daughter confirmed to CNN. He is a member of famous Actor with the age 40 years old group. TBD. He has a number of TV movie credits built up, as well, including The First Olympics: Athens 1896 (1984, co-starring David Ogden Stiers, Matt Frewer, and Mark Rolston), Pursuit (1989, with John Glover), Desperado: Badlands Justice (1989, with John Rhys-Davies, Robert O'Reilly, Gregory Sierra, James B. Sikking, and Time Winters), Blind Faith (1990, with David Andrews, Jefrey Alan Chandler, Gordon Clapp, Aaron Lustig, Dakin Matthews, and Jimmie F. Skaggs), In the Line of Duty: Siege at Marion (1992, starring Ed Begley, Jr.), Sniper (1993), Runaway One (1995, with Robert Beltran), and The Writing on the Wall (1996, with Penny Johnson). STEVEN ARNOLD Aug. 6, 1994, age 51 Photographer and author of three books. December 31, 2014 3:38 PM EST. MARK STEVENSON March 16, 1994, age 44 Actor who performed solo shows, including A Visitation from John Keats. Mon 16 Nov 2009 13.52 EST. [35], Following the release, USA Today called Wiley "jazz's comeback kid," adding that few match his "guttural sound. Character written out with the explanation of being in prison for fraud. He was an extremely nice human being.". STEPHEN VELAYAS May 27, 1994, age 43 Creator of movie trailers and TV commercials. & Death. TARIK THOMAS WHELPLEY April 2, 1994, age 32 Staff publicist for Universal Pictures international division. She continued: "I have such fond memories of our time working together.". 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BRUCE PEYTON Dec.25,1993, age 44 New York-based playwright whose work was produced Off Broadway and in regional theaters. Edward Woodward was an English actor and singer. No on-screen acknowledgement was given, although Hoss' death is alluded to in at least two episodes. A special tribute episode, with Kahn's castmates giving out-of-character tributes to her, was aired a few weeks after her death. Turner would later marry singer Anna Mae Bullock (whom he renamed Tina), and together under the group name Ike and Tina Turner Revue they churned out several hit records. Character is absent in the last five episodes. CNN . THOMAS SHOVESTULL June 25, 1994, age 45 Company manager for Broadway productions, including Foxfire and Fifth of July. He is from 1955. Character killed off with a heart attack. JIM WIGGINS November 6, 1994, age 30 Second assistant director for several Amblin Entertainment productions, including Hook and TVs Earth 2. Later that same year,. By his 18th birthday, he had recorded on several upstart Texas labels and was a regular at such venues as Houston's Eldorado Ballroom[2] and the Bronze[3] Peacock, and Don's Keyhole in San Antonio.[4]. Still Singing The Blues: Piney Brown,. Although Wiley never abandoned the rich, soulful style he honed during his early years, his later recordings showed a greater appreciation for bebop, and he collaborated with such stalwarts of the bebop era as drummers Mickey Roker, Bobby Durham and Ben Riley; bassists Keter Betts and Charles Fambrough; and pianists John Hicks, Kenny Barron and Sir Roland Hanna. "They want me to wait until they're in college.". He created L.A.s Classic Movie Night, honoring such performers as Ginger Rogers. Credits include the Back to the Future sequels. STEVE GILDEN July 1, 1994, age 34 Singer in New York City cabarets; a member of Hearts & Voices, a volunteer group that performs in hospitals. But his sound is more polished and urbane compared with those past masters; its big and soulful, but never overbearing.[5], "The Texas tenor sound was an aggressive approach to whatever type of tune you were doing," Wiley told American Music Center writer Eugene Holley in a 1995 interview. The full force of that truism hit Entertainment Weekly this summer, when associate editor Mark Carson, 40, a creative and courageous member of our staff, died of complications from the virus.