Joe. E. Tata dead - Beverly Hills 90210 star dies aged 85 after battle with Alzheimers

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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.

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.Though the peach pit was a 90210 set, It often felt like the backdrop to the Joe E Tata show,” the actor recalled fondly. “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,” Ian continued.