Beverly Hills 90210 actor Joe E. Tata dies at 85: Co-star Ian Ziering leads tributes to the star

Tori Spelling thinks Joe E. Tata was one of the most "amazing humans" she's ever worked with. The 'Beverly Hills, 90210' star passed away on Wednesday (24.

after his death.The 85-year-old beloved actor, best known as the owner of the Peach Pit in the long-running show, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2014.News of his death was announced by former castmate Ian Ziering on Instagram, following the recent deaths of two other co-stars.“In the last few months we’ve lost Jessica Klein one of 90210’s most prolific writers and producers, Denise Douse who played Mrs. Teasley, and now I’m very sad to say Joe E Tata has passed away,” Ziering wrote in his post.“Joey was truly an OG, I remember seeing him on the ‘Rockford Files’ with James Garner years before we worked together on ‘90210.'”A post shared by Ian Ziering (@ianziering)The pair co-starred alongside original series stars Shannen Doherty, Jason Priestley, Tori Spelling, Jennie Garth, Brian Austin Green, Gabrielle Carteris and the late Luke Perry.“He was often one of the background villains in the original ‘Batman’ series,” Ziering added.

Honoring his legacy. Beverly Hills, 90210 star Joe E. Tata’s daughter Kelly Tata is mourning the loss of her father by giving back.

‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ star Joe E. Tata has died aged 85, says his former co-star. Ian Ziering - who appeared with the late actor on the Aaron Spelling-produced teen drama as Steve Sanders - shared the tragic news on social media about the actor who brought the Peach Pit owner Nat Bussichio to life while lamenting about the other losses the show’s cast and crew has endured “in the last few months” in an emotional tribute.

Joe E. Tata, best known for playing Peach Pit diner owner Nat Bussichio on Beverly Hills, 90210, has sadly passed away. He was 85 years old.

Beverly Hills, 90210 star Joe E Tata has died aged 85. The actor is best known for his role as Nat Bussichio in the hit show, which ran from 1990 to 2000. News of Tata’s death was announced by his long-time co-star Ian Ziering on Instagram.

The memories flowed and the tributes poured out on social media from the cast of Beverly Hills, 90210, who mourned the death of Joe E. Tata, who played Peach Pit owner Nat on the show.

Forever in their hearts. Joe E. Tata’s former Beverly Hills, 90210 costars are paying tribute following the news of his death at 85.

EJ Panaligan editor Joe E. Tata, the character actor best known for playing Nat Bussichio in the popular teen drama series “Beverly Hills, 90210,” died on Wednesday, his daughter Kelly announced on their GoFundMe page. He was 85. He had long been suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, having been officially diagnosed in 2018 according to Kelly’s GoFundMe fundraiser. “The remaining funds raised from this campaign will be donated to the Alzheimer’s Association,” she wrote. “90210” star Ian Ziering posted on Instagram a heartfelt account of his experiences working with Tata.

Joe E. Tata has sadly died.

READ MORE: Beatles' star Paul McCartney devastated as brother-in-law John Eastman diesActor Ian shared a photo of Joe from his time on the programme along with a recent of the duo together.He wrote: "In the last few months we’ve lost Jessica Klein one of 90210’s most prolific writers and producers, Denise Douse who played Mrs. Teasley, and now I’m very sad to say Joe E Tata has passed away."Joey was truly an OG, I remember seeing him on the Rockford files with James Garner years before we worked together on 90210.

Alzheimer's Disease in 2018. His former co-star Ian Zeiring, 58, shared a heartbreaking tribute to the "happiest" person he had ever worked with.Ian took to Instagram to share two pictures of the late actor along with a touching statement in view of his 552,000 followers.He wrote: "In the last few months we’ve lost Jessica Klein, one of 90210’s most prolific writers and producers, Denise Douse who played Mrs.Teasley, and now I’m very sad to say Joe E Tata has passed away."Joey was truly an OG, I remember seeing him on the Rockford files with James Garner years before we worked together on 90210."He was often one of the background villains in the original Batman series."One of the happiest people I’ve ever worked with, he was as generous with his wisdom as he was with his kindness."He continued: "Though the peach pit was a 90210 set, It often felt like the backdrop to the Joe E Tata show."The stories of days gone by that he would share, incredible experiences in the entertainment industry that he was a part of would keep us all captivated."He may have been in the back of many scenes, but he was a leading force, especially to us guys, on how to appreciate the gift that 90210 was."My smile dims today but basking in fond memories moves him from my eyes to my heart where he will always be.

Joe E.Tata, the actor best known for playing Nat, owner of the Peach Pit in "Beverly Hills, 90210," has died. He was 85. The star’s passing was confirmed by his "90210" co-star Ian Ziering on Wednesday.

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remembered Tata on Instagram Thursday, writing, “In the last few months we’ve lost Jessica Klein one of 90210’s most prolific writers and producers, Denise Douse who played Mrs. Teasley, and now I’m very sad to say Joe E Tata has passed away. “ “Joey was truly an OG, I remember seeing him on the ‘Rockford Files’ with James Garner years before we worked together on ‘90210,’” Ziering, 58, said of the native New Yorker who co-starred with Tata alongside original series stars Shannon Doherty, Jason Priestley, Tori Spelling, Jenni Garth, Brian Austin Green, Gabrielle Carteris and the late Luke Perry.“He was often one of the background villains in the original ‘Batman’ series,” Ziering added.

Joe E.Tata, the star of 90’s hit series Beverly Hills 90210 has sadly died at 85 after losing his battled with Alzheimers.The much loved actor appeared on the American drama between 1990 and 2000, with his former costar Ian Ziering sharing the heartbreaking news that he had died on Thursday. Breaking the news on social media, Ian wrote: “In the last few months we've lost Jessica Klein one of 90210's most prolific writers and producers, Denise Douse who played Mrs.Teasley, and now I'm very sad to say Joe E Tata has passed away." Alongside a photo he then continued: “Joey was truly an OG, I remember seeing him on the Rockford files with James Garner years before we worked together on 90210.

The Peach Pit will never be the same. Joe E. Tata, who played Nat Bussichio on Beverly Hills, 90210, has died. He was 85.

has lost another one of its own. Joe E. Tata, best known for playing Peach Pit owner Nat on the beloved series, has died.

Joe E. Tata, the actor best known for playing Nat on Beverly Hills, 90210, has died. He was 85.