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. According to the state department of public safety, 22yearold devon staples placed a fireworks mortar tube on his head and set it off. 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. Jul 07, 2015 a new detail has emerged about the maine man killed in a firework accident on july 4. 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. A 22yearold man is dead after setting off a fireworks mortar that was strapped to his head. 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. 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. 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. Staples, who played gaston from beauty and the beast and goofy at disney world, was killed instantly when he attempted to launch fireworks.
Gaston actor killed by firework thought it was a dud. Gaston is a fictional character who appears in walt disney pictures 30th animated feature film beauty and the beast 1991. Justin bartek, 4th of july idiot killed trying to light fireworks off his chest. Til the well known disney world actor who played gaston at the. Former disney gaston actor dead after lighting firework on his head. Former disney gaston actor dead after lighting firework on. 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. Farm stepping up to play ursulas daughter uma, were beyond excited to see what the new group gets up to. The son of a cubanborn surgeon and a manhattan socialite, he went to prep school and attended princeton university. Actor lili actordirectorproducer mel ferrer was born melchor gaston ferrer on august 25, 1917, in elberon, new jersey. Officials say this is the first fireworksattributed death in maine since they were legalized two years ago. 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.
Friends and family are grieving after a 22yearold died instantly on the fourth of july from. Man who died after lighting firework on top of head. Wcsh reported that 22yearold devon staples and his friends were. Gaston glass december 31, 1899 november 11, 1965, was a frenchborn american actor. 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. Rumor has it the guy who character was gaston atwdw whos. Til the well known disney world actor who played gaston at the park died trying to shoot a firework off his head. 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. 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. Actor janet wright, emma from corner gas is dead at 71. 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.
The name gaston is a boys name of french origin meaning the foreigner, the guest. We finally know who is going to play gastons son in. 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. Mar 15, 2017 beauty and the beasts gaston is a lot of things. 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 lili actor directorproducer mel ferrer was born melchor gaston ferrer on august 25, 1917, in elberon, new jersey. 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. Former disney world performer devon staples died saturday in a fireworks mishap during a fourth of july celebration in calais, maine. A man who was killed in a firework accident in maine was a former orlando resident. An africanamerican man born in a log cabin in demopolis, ala. Gaston born november 5, 1962 is an american film and television actor. A new detail has emerged about the maine man killed in a firework accident on july 4. 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. 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.
Jul 06, 2015 former gaston actor at disney world killed in firework incident. Friends and family are grieving after a 22yearold died instantly on the fourth of july from a fireworks accident. Kahn bonfils from james bond and star wars movies, has died at 44 warner bros. Stephen mccausland, a spokesman for the maine department of public safety, said 22yearold devon staples of calais, maine was setting off fireworks with friends on saturday night in the backyard. Jul 06, 2015 former disney world performer devon staples died saturday in a fireworks mishap during a fourth of july celebration in calais, maine. He isnt the famous gaston in all the popular youtube videos, and 99% sure that isnt him in the video in the article. 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. Beauty and the beast 2017 gaston actor drops surprising. 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. 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. Awardwinning stage and screen actress janet wright. A calais man who died after lighting a fireworks mortar on his head did not intentionally do so, his fiancee said monday.
Despite other reports, staples is not the same actor from a gaston pushup contest video that went viral in january. 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. 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. 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. The news follows in the wake of the exciting reveal regarding the casting of hooks son, harry. 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. A 22yearold man by the name of devon staples died instantly on. Kara hawley, 30, of calais said her fiance, devon staples, was an outgoing. Calais, maine authorities said a 22yearold man died after he launched a firework off the top of his head on saturday night.
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. 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. Actor janet wright, emma from corner gas is dead at 71 the star. While hes hardly a role model unless you too use antlers in all of your decorating, his name was likely chosen. Top 10 best celebrity voice actor performances in disney movies duration. A 22yearold man by the name of devon staples died instantly on saturday after lighting a firework on his head. 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. It was revealed on monday that staples, who lived in orlando,used to work as beauty and. Trooper richard terrell gaston, indiana state police, indiana.
Former disney gaston performer suffers fatal head injury in firework accident. Former disney gaston performer suffers fatal head injury. Man who died in firework accident was disney world actor time. Luke george evans born 15 april 1979 is a welsh actor and singer. Til the well known disney world actor who played gaston at the park died trying to shoot a firework off his. Devon staples attempted to launch a firework off of his head on saturday in maine and died instantly. I guess the absent of this particular gaston will remain a mystery, as who really knows beside him and disney. 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. Former disney actor, gaston, killed in firework incident fox.
Aug 29, 2015 i guess the absent of this particular gaston will remain a mystery, as who really knows beside him and disney. Man dead after firework accident was former disney world. 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. Gaston actor killed by firework thought it was a dud youtube. The newfangled four gaston parody from beauty and the beast duration.
Fiancee of calais fireworks victim says he didnt light. Thus, when gaston appears in the west wing with an arrow cocked at him, the beast doesnt even twitch. 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. Drunk man blows fireworks off head, drops dead on 4th of july. 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. Calais, maine the disney actor who won hearts as gaston has died in a fireworks incident over the weekend.
Man who died after lighting firework on top of head id. Dec 30, 2016 the newfangled four gaston parody from beauty and the beast duration. The young actor is one of three new characters added to the roster for the sequel, and here he is. Former gaston actor at disney world killed in firework incident. Canadian actor found beaten to death in tv hosts home. 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. 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. 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. And gaston couldnt ask for a more complacent target. 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.
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. Beauty and the beast battle on the tower 1991 film. Twentytwoyearold devon staples of calais had been setting off. Former disney actor, gaston, killed in firework incident. Gaston actor killed after lighting firework on his head. Actor daigo kashino killed by prop samurai sword cnn. 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. 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.
Actor fred ewanuick, who played hank yarbo, posted on his twitter account. 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. Date of death between 20080101 and 20081231 sorted. Trooper gaston, sitting in the drivers seat, was killed. 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. 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. Former gaston actor at disney world killed in firework. Staples used to work at disney world in orlando and would dress up as gaston and goofy. He also appeared in the first episode of the sopranos as alex mahaffey, a compulsive gambler in trouble with tony. 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. 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. 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. Devon staples, 4th of july idiot killed trying to launch.
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