“Highlander” Star Acting Coach Stan Kirsch Dead At 51 In Apparent Suicide

LOS ANGELES, CA. (THECOUNT) — Stan Kirsch known for his role as “Richie Ryan” on the original “Highlander” TV series, has been found found dead in an apparent suicide. He was 51.

Law enforcement sources say, Kirsch’s wife, Kristyn Green, made the grisly discovery, finding Kirsch hanging Saturday afternoon in their bathroom.

Paramedics responded, but he was pronounced dead at the scene, reports TMZ.

Stan had tons of acting credits, appearing on shows like “JAG,” “General Hospital” and “Friends” … in addition to his 6 seasons on “Highlander” in the mid-90s. However, he was also a renowned acting coach in Los Angeles.

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