Gilmore Girls Star Edward Herrmann Dies at 71
A sad way to finish out 2014, beloved actor, Edward Herrmann, died today at age 71 from brain cancer.
You probably know him best as Rory’s grandfather, Richard Gilmore, on Gilmore Girls, but he also made appearances on shows including The Good Wife, Grey’s Anatomy, How I Met Your Mother, Harry’s Law, and The Practice, just to name a few.
Lauren Graham remembers him fondly, tweeting:
My friend Ed Herrmann was the kindest, classiest, most talented man. It was an honor and a joy to know him, a devastating blow to lose him.
— Lauren Graham (@thelaurengraham) December 31, 2014
There are so many wonderful scenes with Edward Herrmann as Richard Gilmore– his love for the Yale football games, golfing with Rory, and helping with Rory’s school project. We could probably all use a plate of Johnny Machete and a bowl of Mock Turtle Soup while we watch a few favorite Richard Gilmore episodes:
Season 1, Episode 3: “Kill Me Now”
Season 1, Episode 10: “Forgiveness and Stuff”
Season 2, Episode 10: “The Bracebridge Dinner”
Season 2, Episode 12: “Richard in Stars Hallow”
Season 2, Episode 18: “Back in the Saddle Again”
Season 2, Episode 20: “Help Wanted”
Season 3, Episode 8: “Let the Games Begin”
Season 4, Episode 9: “Ted Koppel’s Big Night Out”
Season 4, Episode 16: “The Reigning Lorelai”
Season 7, Episode 13: “I’d Rather Be in Philadelphia”
Ashley Bissette Sumerel
Ashley Bissette Sumerel is a television and film critic living in Wilmington, North Carolina. She is editor-in-chief of Tell-Tale TV as well as Eulalie Magazine. Ashley has also written for outlets such as Rolling Stone, Paste Magazine, and Insider. Ashley has been a member of the Critics Choice Association since 2017 and is a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic. In addition to her work as an editor and critic, Ashley teaches Entertainment Journalism, Composition, and Literature at the University of North Carolina Wilmington.