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Edward Paul Flanders (December 29, 1934 – February 22, 1995) [1] was an American actor. He is best known for playing Dr. Donald Westphall in the medical drama series St. Elsewhere (1982–1988). Flanders was nominated for eight Primetime Emmys and won three times in 1976, 1977, and 1983.
Ed Flanders was an American actor who starred in St. Elsewhere, The Exorcist III and Harry S. Truman. He died by suicide in 1995 after a long struggle with depression.
- January 1, 1
- Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
- January 1, 1
- Denny, California, USA
Feb 22, 2020 · A tribute to Ed Flanders, the lead actor of St. Elsewhere, who committed suicide in 1995 after a troubled life. Read about his career, his personal struggles, and the reactions of his fans and colleagues.
Ed Flanders was an actor who starred in The Exorcist III, St. Elsewhere and The Ninth Configuration. He suffered from depression and chronic back pain and died by suicide in 1995.
- December 29, 1934
- February 22, 1995
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Mar 5, 1995 · Ed Flanders, known for his role in the “St. Elsewhere” television series, committed suicide, authorities said. Flanders, 60, died Feb. 22 of a gunshot wound in the head at his home in Denny ...
Mar 2, 1995 · Ed Flanders, who won an Emmy Award for his portrayal of the sensitive, fatherly Dr. Donald Westphall on the NBC show "St. Elsewhere" and a Tony Award for his...
Mar 2, 1995 · Ed Flanders, the Emmy-winning actor whose “St. Elsewhere” television character left the show by mooning the audience, died last week at his home in Trinity County.
