Friends and family are grieving after a 22yearold died instantly on the fourth of july from a fireworks accident. An africanamerican man born in a log cabin in demopolis, ala. Former gaston actor at disney world killed in firework incident calais, maine authorities said a 22yearold man died after he launched a firework off the top of his head on saturday night. The young actor is one of three new characters added to the roster for the sequel, and here he is. The suv that rolled down a driveway and killed star trek actor anton yelchin was being recalled because the gear shifters have confused drivers, causing the vehicles to roll away unexpectedly. Twentytwoyearold devon staples of calais had been setting off. Jun 19, 2016 actor anton yelchin, who played chekov in recent star trek movies, was killed in a freak car accident early sunday morning, his representative jennifer allen said. Devon staples, a resident of calais, maine, was reportedly drinking with friends on the 4th of july when he decided to pull a stunt that cost him his life.
Man dead after firework accident was former disney world. Devon staples attempted to launch a firework off of his head on saturday in maine and died instantly. Former gaston actor at disney world killed in firework. Trooper richard gaston was killed when his patrol car was struck from behind by a semitrailer while he was conducting a traffic stop on the indiana toll road at milepost 77 in st. Rumor has it the guy who character was gaston atwdw whos. Gaston actor luke evans drops surprising teaser beauty and the beast star luke evans has hinted that audiences could have an unexpected reaction to his character gaston. A man who was killed in a firework accident in maine was a former orlando resident. I dont care how drunk you get, idk when the thought of putting a mortar on your head to shoot it is a good thought. He also appeared in the first episode of the sopranos as alex mahaffey, a compulsive gambler in trouble with tony. While hes hardly a role model unless you too use antlers in all of your decorating, his name was likely chosen. Former gaston actor at disney world killed in firework incident. Jul 05, 2015 he isnt the famous gaston in all the popular youtube videos, and 99% sure that isnt him in the video in the article. Gaston actor killed by firework thought it was a dud friends and family are grieving after a 22yearold died instantly on the fourth of july from a fireworks accident.
Jul 08, 2015 gaston actor killed by firework thought it was a dud friends and family are grieving after a 22yearold died instantly on the fourth of july from a fireworks accident. Actor harry anderson, who was famous for playing judge harry stone on the tv program night court, was found dead in his asheville home, according to the police. I guess the absent of this particular gaston will remain a mystery, as who really knows beside him and disney. He appeared as gray anderson on the cbs drama series jericho. The other victim, a 21yearold former disney world actor who played the beauty and the beast character gaston, died after placing a mortartype firework on his head. May 08, 2020 disneys gaston devon staples, dead after launching firework off of his head a florida man celebrating the fourth of july in maine with family, died when he tried to launch a firework off.
Jul 06, 2015 former disney world performer devon staples died saturday in a fireworks mishap during a fourth of july celebration in calais, maine. A 22yearold man by the name of devon staples died instantly on. Dimitri diatchenko, an actor best known for his role in the 2012 film chernobyl diaries, has died at the ago of 52, a representative confirmed. Jan 23, 2017 with all the excitement of emma watson starring in the beauty and the beast reboot, the films other characters might have slipped through the cracks a little bit. Stephen mccausland, spokesperson for the main department of public safety, said that devon staples of calais, maine, was shooting fireworks with his friends on saturday, july 4 in the backyard. Officials say this is the first fireworksattributed death in maine since they were legalized two years ago. Evans began his career on the stage, performing in many of londons west end productions such as rent, miss saigon, and piaf before making his film breakthrough in the clash of the titans 2010 remake. Wcsh reported that 22yearold devon staples and his friends were. Devon staples, 22, of calais, maine, died instantly of a fatal head injury when a firework held near his head went off accidentally while holding.
Former disney world performer devon staples died saturday in a fireworks mishap during a fourth of july celebration in calais, maine. Former disney gaston performer suffers fatal head injury in firework accident. Beauty and the beast battle on the tower 1991 film. Til the well known disney world actor who played gaston at the. Actor lili actordirectorproducer mel ferrer was born melchor gaston ferrer on august 25, 1917, in elberon, new jersey. Disneys gaston devon staples, dead after launching firework off of his head a florida man celebrating the fourth of july in maine with family, died when he tried to launch a firework off.
Mar 04, 2015 luke evans is in negotiations to play the villainous gaston in disneys liveaction retelling of beauty and the beast, which stars harry potter actress emma watson as belle and downton abbey. Jul 06, 2015 calais, maine the disney actor who won hearts as gaston has died in a fireworks incident over the weekend. The calais resident was enjoying the holiday celebration in the backyard of a. Jul 07, 2015 a new detail has emerged about the maine man killed in a firework accident on july 4. Actor lili actor directorproducer mel ferrer was born melchor gaston ferrer on august 25, 1917, in elberon, new jersey. Former disney gaston actor dead after lighting firework on his head. The news follows in the wake of the exciting reveal regarding the casting of hooks son, harry. Justin bartek, 4th of july idiot killed trying to light fireworks off his chest. Devon staples, 4th of july idiot killed trying to launch. A calais man who died after lighting a fireworks mortar on his head did not intentionally do so, his fiancee said monday. The name gaston is a boys name of french origin meaning the foreigner, the guest. Calais, maine the disney actor who won hearts as gaston has died in a fireworks incident over the weekend. Gaston born november 5, 1962 is an american film and television actor.
Farm stepping up to play ursulas daughter uma, were beyond excited to see what the new group gets up to. He isnt the famous gaston in all the popular youtube videos, and 99% sure that isnt him in the video in the article. Dec 30, 2016 the newfangled four gaston parody from beauty and the beast duration. Mar 17, 2017 the girl on the train actor luke evans plays gaston in beauty and the beast, the latest liveaction fairytale to hit the big screen, and in it, he plays a goofy, selfcentered gaston whose. Til the well known disney world actor who played gaston at the park died trying to shoot a firework off his head. Devon staples, the man famous for performing gaston at walt disney world, died while launching a firework off his head over the fourth of july weekend. The son of a cubanborn surgeon and a manhattan socialite, he went to prep school and attended princeton university. Jul 07, 2015 a beloved disney world actor known for playing gaston died in a tragic accident over the weekend after lighting a firework on his head devon staples, 22, was playing around with a mortar tube on his head in a friends backyard when he accidentally ignited the firework, according to his brother cody who watched it happen from just feet away. He was in my opinion the andrew dice clay of the gaston characters there, and was the best at it, your all probably to young to even know this actor comedian but this is a pretty accurate comparison, disney version mind you, lol. Luke evans is in negotiations to play the villainous gaston in disneys liveaction retelling of beauty and the beast, which stars harry potter actress emma watson as. Friends and family are grieving after a 22yearold died instantly on the fourth of july from. Staples, who played gaston from beauty and the beast and goofy at disney world, was killed instantly when he attempted to launch fireworks. Actor anton yelchin, who played chekov in recent star trek movies, was killed in a freak car accident early sunday morning, his representative jennifer allen said. Evans began his career on the stage, performing in many of londons west end productions such as rent, miss saigon, and piaf before making his film breakthrough in the clash of the titans.
Calais, maine authorities said a 22yearold man died after he launched a firework off the top of his head on saturday night. According to the state department of public safety, 22yearold devon staples placed a fireworks mortar tube on his head and set it off. Thus, when gaston appears in the west wing with an arrow cocked at him, the beast doesnt even twitch. Gaston glass december 31, 1899 november 11, 1965, was a frenchborn american actor. According to stephen mccausland, a spokesman for the maine department of public safety, staples had been drinking with friends when he placed a fireworks mortar tube on his head and. Date of death between 20080101 and 20081231 sorted.
Til the well known disney world actor who played gaston at the park died trying to shoot a firework off his. Gaston is a fictional character who appears in walt disney pictures 30th animated feature film beauty and the beast 1991. Former disney gaston performer suffers fatal head injury. Mar 15, 2017 beauty and the beasts gaston is a lot of things. According to stephen mccausland, a spokesman for the maine department of public safety, staples had been drinking with friends when he placed a fireworks mortar tube on his head and set it off, in the process mortally injuring himself. A man was found beaten to death early friday, a victim of an apparent breakin, in a hollywood home rented by canadian tv personality george stroumboulopoulos. With all the excitement of emma watson starring in the beauty and the beast reboot, the films other characters might have slipped through the cracks a little bit. Staples used to work at disney world in orlando and would dress up as gaston and goofy. Former disney actor, gaston, killed in firework incident. A man celebrating the fourth of july died when he tried to launch a firework off the top of his head, maine state police say. Man who died after lighting firework on top of head id. Jul 05, 2015 a man celebrating the fourth of july died when he tried to launch a firework off the top of his head, maine state police say. Authorities in maine said a 22yearold man died after he launched a firework off the top of his head on saturday night, and the victim was later identified as a character actor at disney world. A 22yearold man by the name of devon staples died instantly on saturday after lighting a firework on his head.
Jul 06, 2015 devon staples, the man famous for performing gaston at walt disney world, died while launching a firework off his head over the fourth of july weekend. The girl on the train actor luke evans plays gaston in beauty and the beast, the latest liveaction fairytale to hit the big screen, and in it, he plays a goofy, selfcentered gaston whose. A 22 yearold man by the name of devon staples died instantly on. Jul 06, 2015 authorities in maine said a 22yearold man died after he launched a firework off the top of his head on saturday night, and the victim was later identified as a character actor at disney world. Top 10 best celebrity voice actor performances in disney movies duration. A new detail has emerged about the maine man killed in a firework accident on july 4. The newfangled four gaston parody from beauty and the beast duration.
Kara hawley, 30, of calais said her fiance, devon staples, was an outgoing. Aug 29, 2015 i guess the absent of this particular gaston will remain a mystery, as who really knows beside him and disney. Devon staples, 22, of calais, maine, died instantly of a fatal head injury when a firework held near his head went off accidentally while holding a lighter. Actor daigo kashino killed by prop samurai sword cnn. Beauty and the beast 2017 gaston actor drops surprising. Kahn bonfils from james bond and star wars movies, has died at 44 warner bros. Canadian actor found beaten to death in tv hosts home. Drunk man blows fireworks off head, drops dead on 4th of july. Gaston actor killed by firework thought it was a dud youtube. Former disney actor, gaston, killed in firework incident fox. Depending on your cultural references, you may think of phantom of the opera author gaston leroux, or the macho villain of beauty and the beast. Actor janet wright, emma from corner gas is dead at 71. Man who died in firework accident was disney world actor time.
It was revealed on monday that staples, who lived in orlando,used to work as beauty and. Fiancee of calais fireworks victim says he didnt light. A beloved disney world actor known for playing gaston died in a tragic accident over the weekend after lighting a firework on his head devon staples, 22, was playing around with a mortar tube on his head in a friends backyard when he accidentally ignited the firework, according to his brother cody who watched it happen from just feet away. Former disney gaston actor dead after lighting firework on. Despite other reports, staples is not the same actor from a gaston pushup contest video that went viral in january. Voiced by american actor and singer richard white, gaston is an arrogant hunter whose unrequited feelings for the intellectual belle drive him to murder his adversary, the beast, once he realizes she cares for him instead. Gaston actor killed after lighting firework on his head. Actor fred ewanuick, who played hank yarbo, posted on his twitter account. Gaston actor killed by firework thought it was a dud. And gaston couldnt ask for a more complacent target. Actor janet wright, emma from corner gas is dead at 71 the star. Jul 06, 2015 former gaston actor at disney world killed in firework incident.
Jun 20, 2016 the suv that rolled down a driveway and killed star trek actor anton yelchin was being recalled because the gear shifters have confused drivers, causing the vehicles to roll away unexpectedly. We finally know who is going to play gastons son in. Trooper richard terrell gaston, indiana state police, indiana. A 22yearold man is dead after setting off a fireworks mortar that was strapped to his head. Man who died after lighting firework on top of head. Awardwinning stage and screen actress janet wright. Trooper gaston, sitting in the drivers seat, was killed. Luke george evans born 15 april 1979 is a welsh actor and singer. When maurice tells gaston that belle will never marry him, gaston knocks maurice unconscious, and ties him to a tree, intending to leave him there for wolves to eat him.