Beverly Hills, 90210 star Joe E Tata has died aged 85.
The actor is best known for his role as Nat Bussichio in the hit show, which ran from 1990 to 2000.
News of Tata’s death was announced by his long-time co-star Ian Ziering on Instagram.
Ziering – who played Steve Sanders in the show – shared a photo of Tata from his time on 90210 as well as a more recent picture of the pair together.
Alongside the post, he wrote: “In the last few months we’ve lost Jessica Klein, one of 90210’s most prolific writers and producers, Denise Douse, who played Mrs Teasley, and now I’m very sad to say Joe E Tata has passed away.”
In 2018, Tata was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. His daughter, Kelly, launched a GoFundMe campaign asking fans for contributions to the actor’s medical bills.
Sharing the news of Tata’s death on Instagram,...
The actor is best known for his role as Nat Bussichio in the hit show, which ran from 1990 to 2000.
News of Tata’s death was announced by his long-time co-star Ian Ziering on Instagram.
Ziering – who played Steve Sanders in the show – shared a photo of Tata from his time on 90210 as well as a more recent picture of the pair together.
Alongside the post, he wrote: “In the last few months we’ve lost Jessica Klein, one of 90210’s most prolific writers and producers, Denise Douse, who played Mrs Teasley, and now I’m very sad to say Joe E Tata has passed away.”
In 2018, Tata was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. His daughter, Kelly, launched a GoFundMe campaign asking fans for contributions to the actor’s medical bills.
Sharing the news of Tata’s death on Instagram,...
- 8/26/2022
- by Annabel Nugent
- The Independent - TV
Beverly Hills, 90210 star Joe E. Tata has died. The veteran TV actor, best known for playing Nat Bussichio in the coming-of-age Fox series, was 85. News of Tata’s death was shared by former costar and friend Ian Ziering who wrote about the performer in a tribute on Instagram. “In the last few months we’ve lost Jessica Klein one of 90210’s most prolific writers and producers, Denise Douse who played Mrs. Teasley, and now I’m very sad to say Joe E. Tata has passed away,” Ziering’s message begins. (Credit: Fox Network. All rights reserved. / Courtesy Everett Collection) “Joey was truly an Og, I remember seeing him on the Rockford Files with James Garner years before we worked together on 90210. He was often one of the background villains in the original Batman series. One of the happiest people I’ve ever worked with, he was as...
- 8/25/2022
- TV Insider
Joe E. Tata, best known for playing Peach Pit owner Nat Bussichio on Bevery Hills, 90210, has died.
He was 85.
A cause of death has not been revealed, but Deadline says the beloved actor was under the care of his daughter Kelly after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease.
“In the last few months we’ve lost Jessica Klein, one of 90210‘s most prolific writers and producers, Denise Dowse, who played Mrs. Teasley, and now I’m very sad to say Joe E. Tata has passed away,” Ian Ziering wrote on Instagram.
“Joey was truly an Og. I remember seeing him on The Rockford Files with James Garner years before we worked together on 90210."
"He was often one of the background villains in the original Batman series."
“One of the happiest people I’ve ever worked with, he was as generous with his wisdom as he was with his kindness,...
He was 85.
A cause of death has not been revealed, but Deadline says the beloved actor was under the care of his daughter Kelly after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease.
“In the last few months we’ve lost Jessica Klein, one of 90210‘s most prolific writers and producers, Denise Dowse, who played Mrs. Teasley, and now I’m very sad to say Joe E. Tata has passed away,” Ian Ziering wrote on Instagram.
“Joey was truly an Og. I remember seeing him on The Rockford Files with James Garner years before we worked together on 90210."
"He was often one of the background villains in the original Batman series."
“One of the happiest people I’ve ever worked with, he was as generous with his wisdom as he was with his kindness,...
- 8/25/2022
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Joe E. Tata, the prolific and versatile TV actor whose most enduring role was as Nat Bussichio, the owner of the Peach Pit on “Beverly Hills, 90210,” has died. He was 85.
“90210” castmate Ian Ziering relayed the news on Facebook, and TMZ later confirmed his death, saying Tata had battled Alzheimer’s since 2014 (the year of his last credited role).
Ziering, who played Steve Sanders on the ’90s show, wrote: “Joey was truly an Og, I remember seeing him on the Rockford files with James Garner years before we worked together on 90210. He was often one of the background villains in the original Batman series. One of the happiest people I’ve ever worked with, he was as generous with his wisdom as he was with his kindness. Though the peach pit was a 90210 set, It often felt like the backdrop to the Joe E Tata show. The...
“90210” castmate Ian Ziering relayed the news on Facebook, and TMZ later confirmed his death, saying Tata had battled Alzheimer’s since 2014 (the year of his last credited role).
Ziering, who played Steve Sanders on the ’90s show, wrote: “Joey was truly an Og, I remember seeing him on the Rockford files with James Garner years before we worked together on 90210. He was often one of the background villains in the original Batman series. One of the happiest people I’ve ever worked with, he was as generous with his wisdom as he was with his kindness. Though the peach pit was a 90210 set, It often felt like the backdrop to the Joe E Tata show. The...
- 8/25/2022
- by Josh Dickey and Natalie Oganesyan
- The Wrap
Nearly two weeks after the death of Denise Dowse, the Beverly Hills, 90210 family has lost another beloved member. Joe E. Tata, who portrayed Peach Pit owner Nat on the TV series, has died, co-star Ian Ziering shared. Tata was 85. "In the last few months we've lost Jessica Klein one of 90210's most prolific writers and producers, Denise Douse [sic] who played Mrs. Teasley, and now I'm very sad to say Joe E Tata has passed away," Ziering wrote on Instagram Aug. 25. "Joey was truly an Og, I remember seeing him on the Rockford files with James Garner years before we worked together on 90210. He was often one of the background villains in the original Batman...
- 8/25/2022
- E! Online
A beloved TV presence has passed away.
On Monday, Ian Ziering announced in an Instagram post that actor and “Beverly Hills, 90210” co-star Joe E. Tata has died at age 85.
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Tata was best known for playing Nat, the owner of the Peach Pit, on the classic teen show.
“In the last few months we’ve lost Jessica Klein one of 90210’s most prolific writers and producers, Denise Douse who played Mrs. Teasley, and now I’m very sad to say Joe E Tata has passed away,” Ziering wrote in his post.
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“Joey was truly an Og, I remember seeing him on the Rockford files with James Garner years before we worked together on 90210,” he continued. “He was often one of...
On Monday, Ian Ziering announced in an Instagram post that actor and “Beverly Hills, 90210” co-star Joe E. Tata has died at age 85.
Read More: Denise Dowse, ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ And ‘Insecure’ Actress, Dies At 64 After Battle With Meningitis
Tata was best known for playing Nat, the owner of the Peach Pit, on the classic teen show.
“In the last few months we’ve lost Jessica Klein one of 90210’s most prolific writers and producers, Denise Douse who played Mrs. Teasley, and now I’m very sad to say Joe E Tata has passed away,” Ziering wrote in his post.
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“Joey was truly an Og, I remember seeing him on the Rockford files with James Garner years before we worked together on 90210,” he continued. “He was often one of...
- 8/25/2022
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
The Beverly Hills, 90210 family has lost another beloved cast member. Joe E. Tata, who played Peach Pit owner Nat Bussichio, has died at the age of 85.
“In the last few months we’ve lost Jessica Klein, one of 90210‘s most prolific writers and producers, Denise Dowse, who played Mrs. Teasley, and now I’m very sad to say Joe E. Tata has passed away,” Ian Ziering wrote on Instagram. “Joey was truly an Og. I remember seeing him on The Rockford Files with James Garner years before we worked together on 90210. He was often one of the...
“In the last few months we’ve lost Jessica Klein, one of 90210‘s most prolific writers and producers, Denise Dowse, who played Mrs. Teasley, and now I’m very sad to say Joe E. Tata has passed away,” Ian Ziering wrote on Instagram. “Joey was truly an Og. I remember seeing him on The Rockford Files with James Garner years before we worked together on 90210. He was often one of the...
- 8/25/2022
- by Ryan Schwartz
- TVLine.com
Joe E. Tata, the actor best known for playing Nat on Beverly Hills, 90210, has died. He was 85.
His longtime 90210 costar Ian Ziering announced his death on Instagram. Tata’s character was the owner of the Peach Pit.
“In the last few months we’ve lost Jessica Klein one of 90210’s most prolific writers and producers, Denise Douse who played Mrs. Teasley, and now I’m very sad to say Joe E Tata has passed away,” Zeiring wrote. “Joey was truly an Og, I remember seeing him on the Rockford files with James Garner years before we worked together on 90210. He was often one of the background villains in the original Batman series. One of the happiest people I’ve ever worked with, he was as generous with his wisdom as he was with his kindness. Though the peach pit was a 90210 set, It often felt like...
His longtime 90210 costar Ian Ziering announced his death on Instagram. Tata’s character was the owner of the Peach Pit.
“In the last few months we’ve lost Jessica Klein one of 90210’s most prolific writers and producers, Denise Douse who played Mrs. Teasley, and now I’m very sad to say Joe E Tata has passed away,” Zeiring wrote. “Joey was truly an Og, I remember seeing him on the Rockford files with James Garner years before we worked together on 90210. He was often one of the background villains in the original Batman series. One of the happiest people I’ve ever worked with, he was as generous with his wisdom as he was with his kindness. Though the peach pit was a 90210 set, It often felt like...
- 8/25/2022
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
“Beverly Hills, 90210” alums Jennie Garth and Tori Spelling have paid tribute to their late co-star Denise Dowse, who played Mrs. Yvonne Teasley on the beloved Fox show.
Dowse died at 64, and news of her death was announced over the weekend, so to honor their late co-star, Garth and Spelling dedicated the latest episode of their “90210Mg” podcast to the actress and filmmaker, with Garth calling Dowse “such a warm, kind woman” during the show.
Garth and Spelling shared fond memories of working with the actress, who played Vice Principal Mrs. Teasley across the show’s lengthy run in the late ‘90s and early ‘00s.
“[She was] at our wedding – Donna and David’s wedding. Mrs. Teasley was there,” Spelling recounted. “it’s so interesting, because when I thought back, I’d forgotten she was in the wedding episode. And in my mind, I was like, ‘Gosh, we were so close with...
Dowse died at 64, and news of her death was announced over the weekend, so to honor their late co-star, Garth and Spelling dedicated the latest episode of their “90210Mg” podcast to the actress and filmmaker, with Garth calling Dowse “such a warm, kind woman” during the show.
Garth and Spelling shared fond memories of working with the actress, who played Vice Principal Mrs. Teasley across the show’s lengthy run in the late ‘90s and early ‘00s.
“[She was] at our wedding – Donna and David’s wedding. Mrs. Teasley was there,” Spelling recounted. “it’s so interesting, because when I thought back, I’d forgotten she was in the wedding episode. And in my mind, I was like, ‘Gosh, we were so close with...
- 8/17/2022
- by Jolie Lash
- The Wrap
Jessica Klein, an Emmy-nominated television writer and producer who was best known for her work on the original “Beverly Hills, 90210,” died of pancreatic cancer on July 13. She was 66.
Her daughter Shira Rose confirmed her passing in a Facebook post.
“My mom passed at 8:21am this morning. It was peaceful. We were together. Will share funeral and shiva information when I know. It will all be here in LA,” Rose wrote.
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Following her diagnosis last November, Klein had been updating friends and followers via Facebook about her battle against cancer, Rose said in a separate post.
Klein joined “Beverly Hills, 90210” in 1991. She would go on to receive writing credits on 30 episodes while producing more than 60 of the hit series. Following the death of her husband and writing partner Steve Wasserman in 1998, she...
Her daughter Shira Rose confirmed her passing in a Facebook post.
“My mom passed at 8:21am this morning. It was peaceful. We were together. Will share funeral and shiva information when I know. It will all be here in LA,” Rose wrote.
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Following her diagnosis last November, Klein had been updating friends and followers via Facebook about her battle against cancer, Rose said in a separate post.
Klein joined “Beverly Hills, 90210” in 1991. She would go on to receive writing credits on 30 episodes while producing more than 60 of the hit series. Following the death of her husband and writing partner Steve Wasserman in 1998, she...
- 8/15/2022
- by Brandon Katz
- The Wrap
Jessica Klein, a writer and producer on Beverly Hills, 90210 for seven seasons, has died. She was 66. Her daughter Shira Rose confirmed on a Facebook post that the death of her mother was on July 13.
“My mom passed at 8:21am this morning. It was peaceful. We were together. Will share funeral and shiva information when I know. It will all be here in LA,” Rose shared.
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Klein died of pancreatic cancer after being diagnosed in November of the year before. The television producer and writer had been updating her friends and family about her health via a Facebook group, Rose said in a post shared on July 4.
It was in 1991 when Klein joined Beverly Hills, 90210 where she held credits as writer, story editor, and producer in 46 episodes of the Fox primetime soap. Klein worked alongside her husband Steve Wasserman who died...
“My mom passed at 8:21am this morning. It was peaceful. We were together. Will share funeral and shiva information when I know. It will all be here in LA,” Rose shared.
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Klein died of pancreatic cancer after being diagnosed in November of the year before. The television producer and writer had been updating her friends and family about her health via a Facebook group, Rose said in a post shared on July 4.
It was in 1991 when Klein joined Beverly Hills, 90210 where she held credits as writer, story editor, and producer in 46 episodes of the Fox primetime soap. Klein worked alongside her husband Steve Wasserman who died...
- 8/15/2022
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Jessica Klein, an award-winning television writer and producer who was a key contributor for six seasons on “Beverly Hills, 90210,” died of pancreatic cancer at her home in Beverly Hills on July 13. She was 66 years old.
Klein’s death was confirmed by her daughter, Shira Rose, who shared that her mother died “fulfilled, surrounded by her biggest fans, her family.”
After moving to Los Angeles in the late 1970s, Klein married Steve Wasserman, her writing partner. The duo collaborated as writers and executive producers on “Beverly Hills, 90210,” launching Klein’s career in prime time.
Klein collaborated on “Just Deal,” Sk8″ and “Scout’s Safari” with Tommy Lynch, her creative partner after Wasserman’s death in 1998. Other notable credits include “Northern Exposure,” “Mancuso,” “FBI,” “Gabriel’s Fire,” “As the World Turns” and “Secret Central.”
Born in Manhattan on March 14, 1956, Klein was raised by her mother, a senior administrator at Weill Cornell Medical College,...
Klein’s death was confirmed by her daughter, Shira Rose, who shared that her mother died “fulfilled, surrounded by her biggest fans, her family.”
After moving to Los Angeles in the late 1970s, Klein married Steve Wasserman, her writing partner. The duo collaborated as writers and executive producers on “Beverly Hills, 90210,” launching Klein’s career in prime time.
Klein collaborated on “Just Deal,” Sk8″ and “Scout’s Safari” with Tommy Lynch, her creative partner after Wasserman’s death in 1998. Other notable credits include “Northern Exposure,” “Mancuso,” “FBI,” “Gabriel’s Fire,” “As the World Turns” and “Secret Central.”
Born in Manhattan on March 14, 1956, Klein was raised by her mother, a senior administrator at Weill Cornell Medical College,...
- 8/14/2022
- by J. Kim Murphy
- Variety Film + TV
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Jessica Klein, who spent six seasons on Beverly Hills, 90210 as an invaluable writer, producer and story editor, has died. She was 66.
Klein died July 13 of pancreatic cancer at her home in Beverly Hills, her daughter, Shira Rose, announced.
Klein joined the Darren Star-created Fox primetime soap for its second season (1991-92) and received a writing/story by credit on 46 episodes, a story editor credit on 14 episodes and a producing credit on 156 episodes through the seventh season (1996-97).
She worked on the show with her writing partner and then-husband, Steve Wasserman, who died in July 1998 when he fell overboard during a sailing trip from Marina del Rey to Santa Catalina Island. He was 45.
Klein and Wasserman also wrote for the CBS soap opera As the World Turns and for the primetime dramas Northern Exposure at CBS, Mancuso, F.B.I. at NBC and Gabriel’s Fire at ABC.
Jessica Klein, who spent six seasons on Beverly Hills, 90210 as an invaluable writer, producer and story editor, has died. She was 66.
Klein died July 13 of pancreatic cancer at her home in Beverly Hills, her daughter, Shira Rose, announced.
Klein joined the Darren Star-created Fox primetime soap for its second season (1991-92) and received a writing/story by credit on 46 episodes, a story editor credit on 14 episodes and a producing credit on 156 episodes through the seventh season (1996-97).
She worked on the show with her writing partner and then-husband, Steve Wasserman, who died in July 1998 when he fell overboard during a sailing trip from Marina del Rey to Santa Catalina Island. He was 45.
Klein and Wasserman also wrote for the CBS soap opera As the World Turns and for the primetime dramas Northern Exposure at CBS, Mancuso, F.B.I. at NBC and Gabriel’s Fire at ABC.
- 8/14/2022
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Jessica Klein, a writer and executive producer on the original Beverly Hills, 90210 who later worked on soaps One Life to Live and As the World Turns, has been hired as VP Programming at Brat, the digital network and studio that aims its programming at Generation Z.
The move is an interesting one for Brat, which has been ramping up its original film and TV content on its digital platforms. The company focuses on using social media stars to build teen-based programming; nearly 3 billion minutes of Brat content were consumed across YouTube, Facebook and Instagram in 2018, Brat says. It has 2.7 million subscribers to its YouTube channel.
“I’ve spent the majority of my career writing serialized dramas for and about teenagers,” Klein said. “Kids haven’t changed, but Brat has figured out how to reach them. I can’t wait to help this incredibly exciting company create dramatic and engaging...
The move is an interesting one for Brat, which has been ramping up its original film and TV content on its digital platforms. The company focuses on using social media stars to build teen-based programming; nearly 3 billion minutes of Brat content were consumed across YouTube, Facebook and Instagram in 2018, Brat says. It has 2.7 million subscribers to its YouTube channel.
“I’ve spent the majority of my career writing serialized dramas for and about teenagers,” Klein said. “Kids haven’t changed, but Brat has figured out how to reach them. I can’t wait to help this incredibly exciting company create dramatic and engaging...
- 2/4/2019
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
'One Life to Live' and 'All My Children' production goes on early hiatus; new shows continue for now
The producers of the online shows One Life to Live and All My Children have announced that a new union dispute has led them to move up a scheduled filming hiatus, starting the break today, almost two weeks early. But new shows will continue on their recently adopted twice-a-week schedule at least through September.
Read the company’s June 5 statement below.
“As a result of a dispute with the I.A.T.S.E., The OnLine Network is beginning a long-planned hiatus for both ‘All My Children’ and ‘One Life To Live’ tomorrow instead of June 17. The hiatus is scheduled...
Read the company’s June 5 statement below.
“As a result of a dispute with the I.A.T.S.E., The OnLine Network is beginning a long-planned hiatus for both ‘All My Children’ and ‘One Life To Live’ tomorrow instead of June 17. The hiatus is scheduled...
- 6/6/2013
- by Abby West
- EW - Inside TV
Prospect Park has announced the casts for the newly revived "One Life to Live" and "All My Children."
"One Life to Live" mainstay Erika Slezak has officially signed on to reprise her role of Victoria Lord Buchanan. Other returning "Oltl" players include Kassie DePaiva, Hillary B. Smith and Melissa Archer. Susie Bedsow Horgan and Thom Racina will serve as co-head writers with Jessica Klein, Alex Douglas and Jeff Wilber on the writing staff.
The returning cast for "All My Children" includes Darnell Williams, Lindsay Hartley and Jill Larson.
In a press release Prospect Park said deals are still being worked on for other returning cast and crew. The company would not comment on the current state of negotiations with "All My Children" star Susan Lucci.
Check out the full cast lists below.
"One Life to Live" cast:
Erika Slezak as Victoria Lord Buchanan
Robin Strasser as Dorian Lord
Tuc Watkins...
"One Life to Live" mainstay Erika Slezak has officially signed on to reprise her role of Victoria Lord Buchanan. Other returning "Oltl" players include Kassie DePaiva, Hillary B. Smith and Melissa Archer. Susie Bedsow Horgan and Thom Racina will serve as co-head writers with Jessica Klein, Alex Douglas and Jeff Wilber on the writing staff.
The returning cast for "All My Children" includes Darnell Williams, Lindsay Hartley and Jill Larson.
In a press release Prospect Park said deals are still being worked on for other returning cast and crew. The company would not comment on the current state of negotiations with "All My Children" star Susan Lucci.
Check out the full cast lists below.
"One Life to Live" cast:
Erika Slezak as Victoria Lord Buchanan
Robin Strasser as Dorian Lord
Tuc Watkins...
- 1/22/2013
- by Chris Harnick
- Huffington Post
Prospect Park on Tuesday revealed a list of 22 cast members currently confirmed to take part in its online relaunch of the defunct ABC sudsers One Life to Live and All My Children, at TheOnlineNetwork.com.
The Oltl ensemble as of now looks like this:
Erika Slezak as Victoria Lord Buchanan
Robin Strasser as Dorian Lord
Tuc Watkins as David Vickers
Robert S. Woods as Bo Buchanan
Kassie DePaiva as Blair Cramer
Jerry verDorn as Clint Buchanan
Florencia Lozano as Tea Delgado
Melissa Archer as Natalie Buchanan Banks
Hillary B. Smith as Nora Buchanan
Kelley Missal as Danielle Manning
Josh Kelly...
The Oltl ensemble as of now looks like this:
Erika Slezak as Victoria Lord Buchanan
Robin Strasser as Dorian Lord
Tuc Watkins as David Vickers
Robert S. Woods as Bo Buchanan
Kassie DePaiva as Blair Cramer
Jerry verDorn as Clint Buchanan
Florencia Lozano as Tea Delgado
Melissa Archer as Natalie Buchanan Banks
Hillary B. Smith as Nora Buchanan
Kelley Missal as Danielle Manning
Josh Kelly...
- 1/22/2013
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
With the likes of The Cell, I Am Legend and, more recently, a credit on Thor under his belt, and the assignment to script an adaptation of video game title Mass Effect keeping him busy, writer Mark Protosevich has zeroed in on another possible project, comic book chronicle Freakshow, which he may end up directing.Like many of the comics Hollywood has bubbling away in the development soup, Freakshow isn’t actually out for sale yet, with a promotional launch planned for this week’s San Diego Comic-Con and an on-sale target date of January.The three-issue miniseries, created by David Server, Jackson Lanzing and artist Joe Suitor, follows five young heroes who are mutated by a chemical explosion and are torn between using their abilities to do good or to exact revenge when evildoers slaughter their world’s single superhero.Protosevich is planning to produce the film with Up In The Air...
- 7/20/2010
- EmpireOnline
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