OMG this is a tough one for all the ’90s kids out there. Kirk Baily, star of Nickelodeon’s Salute Your Shorts, has passed away.
The actor’s family confirmed the tragic news to TMZ on Wednesday, sharing that he died from lung cancer over the weekend. Kirk, who was just 59, had been diagnosed with cancer only six months ago. Related: New Details Of Bob Saget’s Final Moments Have Been Revealed As mentioned, Kirk was most famous for his starring role as camp counselor Kevin “Ug” Lee on Nick’s two-season series Salute Your Shorts.
His character was often the butt of the jokes from the kids at Camp Anawanna, but he ultimately was someone the audience loved and rooted for.
Before landing the classic gig, he studied comedy The Groundlings and Second City.
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