‘Fast Times At Ridgemont High,’ ‘Friends,’ ‘Seinfeld’ Actor Taylor Negron Dead At 57 Following Lisa Kudrow ‘The Comeback’ Valerie Cherish HBO Interview [PHOTOS + VIDEO]

By Kyle Dowling (k.dowling@musictimes.com) | Jan 11, 2015 10:29 AM EST

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It's being reported that Taylor Negron, an actor who consistently maintained a recognizable face in some of the biggest films and televisions in Hollywood history – including Friends, Seinfeld and the 1980s film Fast Times at Ridgemont High – has passed away at the age of 57 following a long battle with cancer. Negron died just yesterday (Saturday, Jan. 10), and was found by his cousin, Chuck Negron. The actor was famed for playing Allesandro in the iconic 90s series Friends, which starred Lisa Kudrow, who just finished up playing Valerie Cherish in HBO's The Comeback.

According to reports from Gossip Cop, Negron was found by his cousin, who said in an online video, "I want to inform you that my cousin Taylor Negron just passed away. His mother, his brother Alex and my brother Rene and his wife Julie were all there with him. May he rest in peace."

Alongside his film fame in Fast Times, where he played the role of "Mr. Pizza Guy," Negron was also a notable character in the likes of The Flinstones in Viva Rock Vegas, The Last Boy Scout, Stuart Little, Easy Money and Angels in the Outfield. And outside of both Friends and Seinfeld, Negron was seen in television shows such as ER, Party of Five, Hill Street Blues, Touched By An Angel, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and more."

After word of his passing spread, his co-workers in the industry began to unleash heartfelt memories of the late actor via Twitter. Here are just a few below:

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