Ron Palillo, Horshack on 'Welcome Back, Kotter,' dies at 63
 

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Ron Palillo, the actor best known as the nerdy high school student Arnold Horshack on the 1970s sitcom "Welcome Back, Kotter," died Tuesday in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. He was 63.

Palillo could not be revived after suffering an apparent heart attack at his home about 4 a.m., said Karen Poindexter, a close friend of the actor. He was pronounced dead at Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center.

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Re: Ron Palillo, Horshack on 'Welcome Back, Kotter,' dies at 63
 

Awe man that sucks.

Re: Ron Palillo, Horshack on 'Welcome Back, Kotter,' dies at 63
 

Oh My God. Ron grew up in Cheshire Ct. One town over from me. I new his cousin well I grew up with them . I played hockey with them. I met Ron later in life he was a great guy.

Oh my god, how wierd is this. I find out on the BlackandGold.com a person i new a one point in my life has passed away.

Ron, Rest In peace my friend. God Bless you and your family.