Barry Roberts (born April 3, 1946 – died June 15, 2006) is a native United States actor and best recognized as the spouse of Tanya Roberts.
Tanya Roberts, whose real full name was Victoria Leigh Blum, is a successful American actress, producer, and model. She is famous for playing Julie Rogers in the last season of the 1970s television series called Charlie’s Angels.
Barry used to mainly work behind the camera as a writer. For the most part, he kept a low profile despite being a part of Hollywood. Furthermore, he was well known for his works such as Ladies Game, Legal Tender and Hour Magazine.
Full details on Death News
He came to the spotlight so many years after his death as his wife Tanya Roberts died at the age of 65 after the premature announcement of his passing.
The announcement was made by her devastated husband Lance O’Brien.
She reportedly passed out on December 24, 2020, while walking her dog near her Los Angeles home, her friends and family joining in the request.
Furthermore, he had later reportedly died at Cedar-Sinai Hospital. Although, it was a trauma for his fan base.
Lifestyle and Biography
The actor was born in the United States on April 3, 1946. At the time of his death, Barry was 60 years old. He belongs to and follows the Christian religion. The actor’s ethnicity was Caucasian.
full real name | Barry Roberts. |
Profession | Actor. |
Age (as of 2020) | 60 years old. |
Birthday | April 3, 1946. |
Place of birth | The United States of America. |
ethnicity | Caucasian. |
Date of death | June 15, 2006. |
place of death | The United States. |
Zodiac sign | Aries. |
Gender | Male. |
Sexuality | Heterosexual |
Nationality | American. |
Education | University (name not available). |
Heritage | $900K USD as of 2020. |
Physical appearance
Height | In foot: 5 feet 9 inches In Centimeter: 179cm. |
Weight | In kilograms: 75 kilos In Pounds: 165,347 pounds. |
Other features | Garment |
Hair color | Brownish. |
face shape | Oval. |
Nose | Bulbous. |
Lips | thin width. |
sexual orientation | Heterosexual |
tattoos | No. Pledge |
eye color | Brown. |
Marriage, Spouse and Children
In the year 1974, Barry married Tanya after a strong romantic connection. They met while waiting in line to see a movie and fell in love. They usually travel together to various places.
It was Tanya who first proposed to him and got down on one knee to ask for his hand in marriage. Although, she proposed to him in a subway station.
The couple were happily married for almost 32 years before he sadly passed away. However, the duo had no children of their own. However, the other young cast of That ’70s Show often looked up to her as a mother figure on set.
In the year 2001, Tanya left That ’70s Show to take care of him after he suffered from a terminal illness. Barry suffered a four and a half year battle with encephalitis.
It is a condition that is described by inflammation of the brain, often due to an infection. After Barry’s death, his partner Tanya began dating Lance O’Brien.
Fast facts on Barry Roberts
- Barry was such a down to earth person. He loves to help others and always tries to make people laugh.
- He was born in the year 1946, in New York City. During his early age, he was strongly remembered for his role and his writing credits in Legal Tender (1991).
- Talking about his education, he was a psychology student. He was a graduate of the University (name unknown).
- Sister-in-law – Barry had a good relationship with his sister-in-law named Barbara Chase (Tanya Roberts’ sister).
- Tanya rose to fame with the show called “That 70’s Show.” She played Donna Pinciotti’s mom, Midge, who all the neighborhood kids couldn’t stop staring at.
- Roberts began her career as a model in television commercials for Excedrin, Ultra Brite, Clairol, and Cool Ray sunglasses.
- Barry pursued a career as a screenwriter. His wife Tanya used to study at the Actors Studio.
- At the time of his death, he was 60 years old. Although, details about his family and friends are not available.
- Also, she keeps a really low profile despite being a celebrity. She was also reportedly unavailable on social media platforms.