rob roberge's blog

nice notes on the lamented late mister dean...what a fantastic voice & presence when he mustered his talents...a sweet vulnerable soul w/ his share of demons but what artist isn't beset w/ his own bevy of furies? kinda sad that corman sapped the lion's share of rd's screen energies but at least it's in the permanent record...for me rick's deep rich ravaged voice will always echo in the storehouse of favorite stage moments...sad, fond farewell...
 

Hey Kevin-

Thanks for the post...and I'll link to you ASAP.

Just watched Rick in "Stripteaser" last night...sad...and, yes, that incredible voice of Rick's...i'll miss writing for it, and him...
 

Charismatic, talented, sweet and someone who touched those around him with his charm and humor is way I would describe my friend Rick Dean.
I knew Rick for 25 years. We met in acting class in NY back in 1980. Rick was always the type of guy who would make you feel special. I was privledged to know him. I love him and I miss him.
 

just read sag mag about ricky and found this spot thanks to you met rick in acting school calif. 1974 at the time he was like little brother flew me to new york to judge his performance off broad put me up when i was back from the road we worked for his mom'a company in new york almost got shot together and lost track in LA 20 years ago i missed him then miss him all the more now J.Ivy