Dennis Franz Remembers His ‘NYPD Blue’ Son Austin Majors: “Always Such A Joy To Have On The Set”
deadline.comNYPD Blue star Dennis Franz is remembering his costar and TV son Austin Majors, the former child actor who died February 11 at the age of 27. “I was so shocked and saddened to hear of Austin’s passing,” Franz said in a statement. “Austin was always such a joy to have on the set.
He brought smiles and happiness to everyone.” Franz, who played the cop show’s Detective Andy Sipowicz with Majors portraying his young son Theo, said, “Some of my favorite scenes during the 12 years of NYPD Blue are with Sipowicz and Theo.
Every day that Austin worked I would greet him with a special song, ‘It’s Austin Major’s Day’ sung to the tune of Howdy Doody Time. “Although we haven’t stayed in touch since the show ended in 2005, I will always remember him fondly.My love and condolences to his family.” Majors was a busy child actor of the 1990s and early 2000s best known for his seven-season role as Theo.
He died at a Los Angeles homeless facility of suspected fentanyl poisoning. Following his years on NYPD Blue, Majors made guest appearances on According to Jim, American Dad!, Desperate Housewives, and How I Met Your Mother.
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