bab2781
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Post by bab2781 on Jun 18, 2016 4:45:05 GMT -5
Ron Lester, the actor best known for playing Billy Bob in Varsity Blues, died Friday evening of liver and kidney failure, his agent Dave Bradley confirmed to EW. He was 45 years old.
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Post by Mox on Jun 18, 2016 5:35:34 GMT -5
This is very sad news. RIP
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Post by bad guy™ on Jun 18, 2016 11:49:41 GMT -5
To the entertainment board.
Still, heard about this. Shame.
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Post by marino13 on Jun 18, 2016 16:51:17 GMT -5
Shame to hear. He's the reason I still say "ten" with a southern accent.
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Post by Jonathan Karate on Jun 18, 2016 17:58:20 GMT -5
Damn.
I just watched Varsity Blues for the first time two weeks ago and fell in love with it.
This is a real shame.
RIP Ron "Billy Bob" Lester
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Post by TurboEddie on Jun 19, 2016 1:45:46 GMT -5
I liked him as Spatch in Good Burger. R.I.P.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 19, 2016 5:32:20 GMT -5
Ah, that's a shame. He was in Varsity Blues and Not Another Teen Movie as essentially the same character, but I enjoyed his portrayal regardless.
R.I.P.
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Post by jayrod2009 on Jun 19, 2016 11:43:16 GMT -5
RIP. Not Another Teen Movie will always be my go to spoof.
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Post by Sizzle on Jun 19, 2016 13:54:58 GMT -5
Rest in peace, Ron. I only watched him in Good Burger, but this news is still sad to hear.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 24, 2016 1:24:17 GMT -5
Very sad news. But I can't say it's surprising. In spite of his massive weight loss, all those years of hundreds of extra pounds was permanent damage:
1) Obesity = Increased angiogenesis (creation of blood vessels) to supply oxygen to the added tissue of the body
2) Increased angiogenesis = Harder pumping of the heart to get blood where it is needed
3) Increased body fat = Further increase in the heart's work due to fat impinging on blood vessels
4) Circulation system as a whole becomes stressed and overworked
5) Progressive insulin resistance (and eventually diabetes)
6) Decrease in lifespan of body organs
I feel sad for the man. He got rid of the weight. But it was borrowed time in the end. RIP.
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