![]() May flights of angels sing thee to thy rest. Our deepest condolences to Cliff's family and friends. Industry news site, Variety, have also reported the sad news: You can read the rest of the post - and leave tributes - here: With the news of Cliff’s passing in a tragic kiteboarding accident earlier this week, his fans and coworkers alike have been pouring out their love, their memories, and their grief online. I know this is a shock and will hit hard but we hope you can respect our need for privacy at this time. Cliff Simon was not just a fan-favorite at conventions, who played one of the Stargate universe’s most beloved baddies, Lord Baal.The actor was also loved by his co-stars. He was and always will be the love of my life and there is unimaginable heartbreak.Ī small saving grace to this tragedy is that he was doing one of the things he loved most and passed away on the beach near the water, which was his temple. Actor Cliff Simon has died at the age of 58. He was an amazing and much loved brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend. Actor Cliff Simon was a part of one of the more popular sci-fi television series of the late 1990s/early 2000s, 'Stargate SG-1.' Simon (who is of Polish and Lithuanian decent) initially expressed. Simons wife confirmed his death in a statement shared to. He was loved by too many to mention and had a great impact on so many lives. Cliff Simon, an actor who starred as the villain Baal in 'Stargate SG-1,' died on Tuesday following a kiteboarding accident. There is a gaping hole where he once stood on this earth. But as he said, "acting is what I do, it's only a part of who I am."Īnd he was SO much more - a true original, an adventurer, a sailor, swimmer, dancer, actor, author. He was known to most of you on this page as the villain you loved to hate, Ba'al, from Stargate SG-1. His death was announced on a Facebook post by his wife Collette Simon. He was at Topanga Beach, California and sadly passed away after a tragic kiteboarding accident. ACTOR Cliff Simon has died at the age of 58, after a kiteboarding accident in Malibu on March 9, 2021. It is with unimaginable heartbreak that I am sharing with you, that my beloved husband, Cliff Simon, passed away at 12:30pm on Tuesday March 9, 2021. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.Cliff Simon, known to many as the actor who played opposite Michael in quite a number of episodes of "Stargate SG-1" (and in the tele-movie "Stargate Continuum"), as the character of fan-favorite bad guy/Goa’uld System Lord Ba'al, has sadly passed away.Ĭliff's wife, Collette, shared the sad news on his Facebook page: He returned to the role for the 2008 Stargate SG1 movie, “Continuum.” Simon also guest starred on “Castle,” “NCIS,” “The Americans,” “Days of Our Lives” and “24.”īefore Liza Minnelli Won an Oscar, She Got Serious With 'Sterile Cuckoo' and 'Junie Moon'Įverything Coming to Netflix in March 2021įinal Golden Globes Predictions: Best Motion Picture (Drama) – 'Nomadland' Gets the Slight Edge Over 'Chicago 7' After a guest spot on “Nash Bridges,” he won the role of “Ba’al,” staying on the show for five seasons. Returning from Paris, Simon was cast in the South African TV series “Egoli – Place of Gold” before moving to Hollywood. He wrote a book based on his experiences, called “Paris Nights: My Year at the Moulin Rouge.” ![]() He performed around the world as a gymnast, then became a dancer at the Moulin Rouge in Paris. The South African actor's TV credits also included appearances in NCIS, Castle, Days. He was a published author of 'Paris Nights my year at the Moulin Rouge'. Actor Cliff Simon, best known as the villain Ba'al on Stargate SG-1, has died aged 58, his family has confirmed. A powerful veteran actor living in Los Angeles since 2000, he realized his dream of becoming a USA citizen. After leaving the Air Force, Simon found work teaching windsurfing and water-skiing as a resort, where he was recruited to join a stage show. Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, Air Force veteran and International athlete Cliff Simon's unique presence set him apart every time. After moving to Britain, he competed in Olympic trials in swimming, but then decided to return to South Africa, where he enlisted in the Air Force. Discover Cliff Simon's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Born in South Africa, Simon competed in both swimming and gymnastics. Cliff Simon was born on 7 September, 1962 in Johannesburg, South Africa, is an Athlete, actor, pilot.
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