Tragic News Strikes As Iconic Actor Of The "Slap Shot" Hockey Film Sadly Passes Away At 84-Years Old
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The Hockey world is left mourning as an iconic member of the 1977 movie Slap Shot has sadly passed away.
"The Making of Slap Shot" on social media confirmed the heartbreaking news as cast member Stephen Mendillo, who played an underrated role in the film, has passed away at the age of 84-years old.
Stephen Mendillo Passes Away At 84-Years Old
"It's a sad day in Slap Shot world as we say goodbye and thank you to actor Stephen Mendillo, who played Chiefs' alternate captain, laundry critic, and reluctant fashion show participant Jim Ahern.
He passed away this week at the age of 84. Steve grew up playing hockey in his hometown of New Haven, where his first coach was New York Rangers iron man Murray Murdoch, and where his father, a surgeon and a professor at Yale, was the team doctor with the New Haven Blades of the Eastern Hockey League.
He was a graduate of the Yale School of Drama, where he became close friends with classmate Henry Winkler, and he enjoyed a long career as a character actor on both stage and screen.
Surprisingly, though, he was never hired to do endorsements for Downy fabric softener. Missed opportunity.
Please join me in expressing sincere condolences to Steve's loved ones."
He passed away this week at the age of 84. Steve grew up playing hockey in his hometown of New Haven, where his first coach was New York Rangers iron man Murray Murdoch, and where his father, a surgeon and a professor at Yale, was the team doctor with the New Haven Blades of the Eastern Hockey League.
He was a graduate of the Yale School of Drama, where he became close friends with classmate Henry Winkler, and he enjoyed a long career as a character actor on both stage and screen.
Surprisingly, though, he was never hired to do endorsements for Downy fabric softener. Missed opportunity.
Please join me in expressing sincere condolences to Steve's loved ones."
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Slap Shot will forever be a generational film throughout the hockey community as it's full of hilarious moments, something that helped the film become the #1 Ranked hockey movie of all time by IMDb.com
On behalf of everyone here at NY Rangers Insider we'd like to send our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Stephen Mendillo, as they navigate through this difficult time.
Rest in Peace, Stephen Mendillo. Forever a hockey legend.
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