Deaths: A Sweathog

ROBERT HEGYES, 60

Died January 26, 2012. Born May 7, 1951.

Actor best-known for his role on 70s TV sitcom "Welcome Back Kotter" as Juan Epstein. Also played detective Manny Esposito in TV's "Cagney and Lacey."

As I was teaching back in the 70s, I sure enjoyed "Welcome Back Kotter" and all those Sweathogs Gabe Kaplan had to put up with. I don't know how the cast could keep a straight face when Kaplan would read a note from getting Juan out of something signed "Epstein's Mother."

Laughing about it right now.

Funny Guy.