'Animal House' Actor Stephen Furst Has Passed Away

Stephen Furst, best known for playing Flounder in 'Animal House,' has passed away at age 63.

This is a photo of Stephen Furst.
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This is a photo of Stephen Furst.

Stephen Furst, best known for playing the character Flounder in the classic frat movie Animal House, has passed away at age 63.

Furst, who had dealt with diabetes for years and spent time as a spokesman for the American Diabetes Association, is said to have passed away at his home in Ventura County, California due to complications from the diseaseIn a message left by Furst's sons on his Facebook page, they stressed to remember their father not by mourning his passing, but by celebrating his life:

Steve has a long list of earthly accomplishments. He was known to the world as an brilliant and prolific actor and filmmaker, but to his family and many dear friends he was also a beloved husband, father and kind friend whose memory will always be a blessing.

Though his iconic role was as "a real zero" of a freshman in college, there were lots of people sad to hear of Furst's passing, as they shared their grief on social media.

RIP Stephen Furst. You were more than just Kent Dorfman.
Stephen Furst, known for playing Flounder in 'Animal House,' has died per @TMZ

Never watched Animal House?! Stop your life and do it pic.twitter.com/W8Y9207W1A
Sad to hear that Stephen Furst has passed away - we loved him as Vir in #Babylon5, as well as "Animal House," "St. Elsewhere," and more. pic.twitter.com/lahMXb6WPl

Apart from his famous role in Animal House, Furst was best known for playing Dr. Elliot Axelrod in the 1980s television series St. Elsewhere, as well as his spell as Vir Cotto on Babylon 5 in the mid-90s. 

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