Dear Aaron, the 90s were special. For me it was the teenage years (and you too?). We were free. The world was uncomplicated. I watched LOTS of fantasy and science fiction shows. And then, you become an adult and the warm glow of youth, where you are happy and positive no matter what - is replaced by a colder cynical world. Like the poison clouds and darkens everything? So, when I learned Stan Kirch committed suicide it hit me so hard. I've dealt with depression and drug addiction (2 years sober now) and there have been times when I wanted SO MUCH to end it. So, to hear of Stan losing all hope to the point and giving in? Broke my heart. Stan will ALWAYS be 51 now. In a weird way, he HAS become immortal. Please to you and everyone else here: always BELIEVE no matter how tough life gets. Because you ARE so precious. David
I remember when the episode featuring Richie's true death first aired... I was 17 or so, and I cried my eyes out, probably for at least half an hour because my mom heard me crying when she went to bed and she thought I meant an actual friend of mine had died when I told her that Richie was dead. She was pretty mad when I explained what was happening. When Stan passed away a couple years ago, my mom was one of the first people I spoke to after learning about it and she brought up that day from so long ago watching the show and she just gave me a hug and told me how sorry she was that he was gone. Thanks for the memories Stan. We miss you!
I was so sad when Richie had that crappy ending. I hadnt even know about Stans untimely exit until a year or so ago (dont know how that one passed me by), so that hit doubly hard Covid, my own mental health issues, physical health, it was rough. Peace out Stan, we would or could never have met but i grieved.
@Brian Babin They wanted to go for ratings and what better way to do that for a season of finale that takes a lot of one of the shows loved members. Then there's the torment and grief that Mac would have to go through the next season to deal with it. Which brings in more higher ratings. I'm glad the show brought him back for the series finale. I never knew the man in real life but I knew that he had physical problems with his neck and was in pain. I learned that he opened a school of acting. I liked his portrayal of Richie. RIP
I hear you man, it may sounds silly, but it’s impossible not to get emotionally involved with them. They don’t know us, but we do know them a lot. Not matter if they are acting there is a lot of their personalities printed on the screen. It’s a phenomenon. I feel like I know Adrian and Stand my entire life.
WOW...I did not know that he died or how. Sorry for your lost. My favorite Stan Kirsch Highlander episode was when he befriended a mentally challenged immortal and has to protect him. The subject hits home for me.
I just found out a few minutes ago that Stan took is own life. This was the first video I came across. Highlander was a big part of my life and is still my favorite television show. Thank you Adrian for your kind words. Stan will definitely be missed.
Stan was a great fit in the role of a young apprentice immortal, growing into a world no one could go into fully prepared. Also had one of the too 5, for me, emotional moments in t.v.. RIP
I always loved the scene in season 2 when you were teaching “Richie” how to fight out on a cliff. He was so talented and entertaining! The two of you seemed to have a genuine connection. I’m so sorry about the loss of your friend but it sounds like you have some amazing memories to keep him alive in your heart. RIP Stan
Stan was the best!!!!!! Richie gave the Highlander world a lot of sunshine and we he was gone, we all lost one of the best. I hope Stan is smiling and finally at peace. Blessings to his great soul and to his wife, God bring her peace.
I would agree that Stan’s laugh was unique to him. I recall when the series started I thought the Richie character would annoy me. But the humor that Stan put into him with that younger brother vibe quickly made me enjoy seeing him in episodes. When he became immortal he grew even more on me. Hope to hear more wonderful stories about him.
That is so funny because I also thought the role of Richie was going to be annoying. He turned out to really add to the chemistry of the show. One of the best memories I have of Stan is when the character of Richie disappeared for a few episodes...and then Richie came back with a motorcycle and less hair. In my opinion he left a boy and came back a man. RIP Stan, you are missed.
I also grew up with the Highlander tv series. I am still watching it till today. Each time I watch an episode I feel as if Richie Ryan could have taken over the series. He was a really good actor. I wish he had been able to reach out to his friends before he passed away. To let them know how much he needed their support. It is heartbreaking to hear of his passing. He will be forever missed! Stan keep going strong in spirit.
Stan represented my age group if we were to suddenly become immortal and the cut to him after the dust in the wind sequence is something I’ll never forget. I appreciate you sharing some memories and fun stories of his contribution to the Highlander pantheon. Thanks AP and RIP Stan
I remember the day I heard the news , absolutely broke my heart , you can tell he was such a lovely man with a sense of humor. What made it even harder was that his character had already died in the series so it felt so unreal. What a loss for his wife friends and family.
Stan Kirsch was absolutely special as Ritchie. Especially with the every day man approach he took with the character. Combine that with Duncan companionship, and it made for a familiar, comforting, humorous and encouraging experience. One i will never forget. Thank you so much for sharing.
Tu, Tessa e Richy eravate in perfetta armonia! Credo che ,senza nulla togliere a te che sarai sempre il numero uno,sia stato molto importante per il successo della serie. R.I.P RICHY
Yeah Stan was really cool and his character has really come along way from the pilot episode the gathering. I always liked to see Richie cuz he was always running same game on the stories especially in the first season. Stan had this charisma, vibrant character and charm to him. He always made Highlander funny with his humor and wen his character died on the show I was sad and now that Stan is gone in real life I feel like I lost an old friend and that his spark, his light, his flame went out to soon and had so much to offer and I'm sure his acting school students and his wife miss him too. Rip Stan
Thank you Adrian for sharing your experiences with Stan and giving us a glimpse into who he was and what it was like to know him on and off set.I always wanted to know what the cast thought of his tragic passing. To me it was like growing up with a brother and then after so many years you hear the news of their death and its like shock and confusion followed by sadness and grief. Truly grateful to you and God bless!
Thanks for sharing!! Richie is so vital to the show, because he is the "everyman" for us mortals to imagine ourselves in the story, if we were to discover one day that we are Immortal. He brought it home!
Still watch The Highlander. Awesome series!!! Thx so much Adrian and thx to Stan for all the work he did on the show. All the best from Canada and Rest in heavenly peace Stan. We miss you. ❤️
AAAWWWLL RICHIE ❤ STAN KIRSK ENJOY YOUR MEMORIES, IT WAS HEART FELTED IN THE TELEVISION SERIES AND LIFE TO SEE HIM DEPART FROM THE FAMILY / CLAN, I WAS SURPRISINGLY SHOCKED. HE IS IN A BETTER PLACE CALM AND RESTED...
None of the major networks in my area actually had Highlander. KWCTV a local public network ran it and actually got Adrian to do a commercial for them Much love from a guy who grew up in Wichita Ks it was one hell of a shout out!
I met Stan. Outstanding individual. He visited my high school, at James A Garfield High, in Los Angeles. He was friends with my English teacher. We talked about immortality. Very memorable experience.
Thanks for uniting the kids in my old neighborhood for six years in the 90s and a core group of about eight of us watchers, no pun intended would always talk about the show while playing Castle risk and if one of us missed the episode, it was okay, you know when the videotape went wrong for some reason or just too busy it was cool because it would just be like talked about scene by scene in detail while playing castle risk waiting for summer reruns. Thanks.
Currently rewatching the series for the first time since I was in high school- thanks so much to all of you for your work, it really helped to form and guide a lot of us.
Adrian, thanks for this memory of Stan. I hope you mention more memories as time goes on, as long as you're comfortable, of course. And thanks for your letter on your Facebook page about him as well not long after he passed. A year had passed before I found out he was no longer with us. There are two scenes that make me think about Stan/Richie the most. (1) When he is walking around "Seacouver" (Vancouver) in various montages, like when he was looking for his dad in "Family Tree" and (2) when you and he are sharing a bottle of wine on the steps in Paris, I believe (but forgot the episode).
Dear Adrian, happy New Year 2023. For me watching Highlander was magic. And what made it so special was the interaction between you and Stan. It's hard to describe but there are times in your life when it feels like one never ending journey of happiness and adventures? And when you played Duncan McCloud, of the clan McCloud, it was my teenage years before the hard lessons of adulthood. Everyone was younger and the music of life was playing the perfect tune. RIP Stan Kirch. *He says remembering how his late Brother*. Sometimes people become memories.
I still can't believe he's gone. His death still blows my mind even to this day. Really miss seeing his posts on Twitter. Totally loved him on Highlander, wished to have seen more of him either TV or some movie.
The flashback sequences, specifically the ones that filled in Duncan's deep past, were some of the best television at the time. Getting the real feel of what it meant to be immortal (outside of having to play the game) was emotional and thought provoking. I'll bet the period pieces were some of the most fun to shoot!
Hated when it was announced he passed😔 It truly bothered me knowing the role he played in Highlander. Never knew the guy or met him but that role he played was so honest and real, I felt it when he passed. RIP Stan Kirsch😔
Thanks for sharing those memories. Had the same thing happen to a friend of mine. To this day have no idea why. Stan left a lasting impression on a lot of people. RIP Stan
Sorry to hear about your friend. A guy who was very active in my Jeep group and seemed to be very successful also took his own life just recently. Hard to imagine, and to deal with. As with Stan, the best we can do is to honor their memory and remember all the good times. I've heard it said, that so long as people remain to speak their name, they will never truly be gone. RIP Stan, and thank you for all the laughs, memories, and lessons.
Highlander and Friends were two of my favorite shows growing up in the 90s. I remember when Stan had a guest appearance on friends. At the time when I was a teenager it blew my mind like two worlds colliding. I remember yelling at my mom that's Richie, that's Richie! She said from where, I said from the Highlander. She just looked confused lol and walked back into the kitchen.
It was sad when I heard he passed. A few months into the pandemic a very dear friend of mine died. I’m from Virginia so we have plenty of dark roads with nothing but woods around them. And he was coming home from work on New Year’s Eve about one in the morning and a deer darted across the road. They said he swerved to miss the deer lost control and plowed into a tree. He was one of my best friends. I can only imagine how you felt when you lost yours.
Just got done re watching Highlander the Series on Tubi..Thinking about Stan in the episode band of brothers with Darius and Grayson...I miss him still. I suffer from depression and wondered if Stan did as well. Its not our nature to kill ones self but to preserve it.. Life is precious. I don't know what demons that he carried with him.. I am 51 and well aware of mine.. I hope Stan has found Peace with God. Peace
Stan was very handsome young man at the time. He did an amazing job as Richie. He had much pain I am guessing. Life is not easy to me if I did not have my belief in God then my life would be nothing. May Stan be in the house of the Lord where there is only joy. Stay blessed Adrian
My favorite line of his in the series was,: *"So, Mac's got the Highlands. You've got India. I've got bowling alleys and fast food joints."* Episode 09 Season 4. They were talking about heritage and homelands rooted in tradition. That line made me crack up. I loved his character. It was tragic to hear of his passing, you will be dearly missed. Rest in peace.
Found recently that Highlander is being streamed so binged watching from the start (was a fan). I checked the main actors current info & saddened by Stan's passing. RIP & you're in my prayers.
Stan having a shoe thrown at him by a woman seems like such a Richie thing . So even off set he was always in trouble with the ladies needing Mac to help him out.
Honestly when I found out that he passed away it was very sad moment. Everyone loved his character and he played it so very well. Depression is a BEAST to deal with I wished he reached out to anyone who have the skills to help him.
Yeah Kirsch seemed to have a boyish look and prankster energy about him. I always liked when Richie would every once in a while, sort of disagree about something with Duncan. When they were more equal, and not mentor to mentored . Oh and when Duncan overheard a quickening, and thought Richie was the one killed, then Richie walks up from the shadows, and the two have a non-verbal moment of relief, such a good moment. Can't remember which immortal Richie was fighting though.
This was so cool to hear. Just because actors play friends doesn't mean they even get along off set. But that bit about how Stan came to his apartment and the brother was coming I think demonstrates they could work together and chill together. Doesn't make you family or best friends. It makes things easy. And who wouldn't want to work in that environment?
Dear Adrian, I have just watched this today, 9.04am on Sunday 29th October 2023. Stan Kirch will ALWAYS be the age he died. He has become truly immortal in your memories. Every time you remember times he made you laugh? Born anew. And so many more times. He will never grow old but shine as bright as his beautiful smile. Peace and love David
As a wee kiddo being introduced to Highlander, Stan was the man. He was the young guy and although still quite a bit older than me, I kind of related to that character most. In later years not so much, but I remember Richie's death and flat out dropping the show and I didn't pick it up to finish it for nearly 10 years.
I didn't know he had died,,that's a shock,I absolutely loved highlander as a teenager,he really is immortal now up there with god and his angels ,an eternal soul ,,
I was so sad watching Highlander when he was killed off. I remember the day I was 14 it was like 3am and on spike tv running reruns of highlander in 05. That hurt me and I legit didn’t watch Highlander for a few years after that to finish off the series cause Richie was such a great character that he resonated with me. I had no clue he had passed until recently which I was surprised cause I’ve followed AP on IG for years and never saw him post about Stan. This hurt me recently to know someone I enjoyed watching has passed. The Highlander community and Kirsch family I hope we can remember the good things about him R.I.P. Stan
I'd like to express my sincere sympathy for everyone in Stan's life. There is no doubt that he was a great man. And great immortal. It is a pity that he lost in a game.
I hate to say it, but Highlander The Series died when Ritchie did. His character annoyed me at first (an immortal named Ritchie Rich? Comon man!) But he really was the voice of the sometimes dorky everyday guy in over his head, just like the guys who watched, guys like me. Love Rich or not, Stan made a difference on the show. We haven't forgotten him, we never will.
I feel like that role of Richie, the “sidekick” had the potential to be “cheesy”. But Stan was really genuine in his acting, and made him feel like a real person you’d like to be friends with.
I always thought you could've played Indiana Jones father (Sean Connery) as a young man or also you should have been a James Bond (which you still could do)
Seeing more and more episodes of Highlander that had Richie it just makes me think that Stan would have made a perfect Kid Flash in the original flash television show I don't know he just has that look if he had darker red hair I could definitely see him pull it off playing an actual comic book version of Kid Flash
I still wish that Richie didn't die in the television show I know there's a lot of fans that wish that he did and die so that way we could have had a Richie spin-off:( Just imagine if the character Richie didn't die it would have been a really easy way to revive Highlander to continue the franchise with Richie to see where his journey left off after the events of the television show just like what we saw with Highlander The Raven with Amanda. That might be a good way to bring back Highlander lying gate should find existing characters from the television show and make a show to show us what happened to them after Highlander they could literally call it Highlander The Immortal Chronicles
I enjoyed him in that role. He was the perfect fit for Richie. You could tell how much that crew cared about each other. RIP Stan.
He absolutely was perfect couldn’t agree more.
Not gonna lie… this random thought got me a bit choked up. Grew up on that series and you all had a huge impact on my life.
Dear Aaron, the 90s were special. For me it was the teenage years (and you too?).
We were free. The world was uncomplicated. I watched LOTS of fantasy and science fiction shows. And then, you become an adult and the warm glow of youth, where you are happy and positive no matter what - is replaced by a colder cynical world.
Like the poison clouds and darkens everything? So, when I learned Stan Kirch committed suicide it hit me so hard. I've dealt with depression and drug addiction (2 years sober now) and there have been times when I wanted SO MUCH to end it.
So, to hear of Stan losing all hope to the point and giving in? Broke my heart.
Stan will ALWAYS be 51 now. In a weird way, he HAS become immortal.
Please to you and everyone else here: always BELIEVE no matter how tough life gets.
Because you ARE so precious.
David
@@davidaston5773 Same here (except for the addiction). Hang in there David. Stay in the fight. Congratulations on staying sober!
yeah me too
Stan Kirsch did such a great job with that character of Ritchie. It was so relatable. Such a good actor. Wish I had a chance to know him. :-)
It’s so tragic about Stan Kirsh. It’s bizarre how sad Richie’s death was in the show and his real death eerily mirrors that.
Very true. May he rest in peace
Thank you for sharing. Still can't believe he's gone.
Same, what a shock to read the news. This actor was so charismatic, the perfect partner for Adrian
I remember when the episode featuring Richie's true death first aired... I was 17 or so, and I cried my eyes out, probably for at least half an hour because my mom heard me crying when she went to bed and she thought I meant an actual friend of mine had died when I told her that Richie was dead. She was pretty mad when I explained what was happening. When Stan passed away a couple years ago, my mom was one of the first people I spoke to after learning about it and she brought up that day from so long ago watching the show and she just gave me a hug and told me how sorry she was that he was gone. Thanks for the memories Stan. We miss you!
I was so sad when Richie had that crappy ending. I hadnt even know about Stans untimely exit until a year or so ago (dont know how that one passed me by), so that hit doubly hard Covid, my own mental health issues, physical health, it was rough. Peace out Stan, we would or could never have met but i grieved.
@Brian Babin They wanted to go for ratings and what better way to do that for a season of finale that takes a lot of one of the shows loved members. Then there's the torment and grief that Mac would have to go through the next season to deal with it. Which brings in more higher ratings. I'm glad the show brought him back for the series finale. I never knew the man in real life but I knew that he had physical problems with his neck and was in pain. I learned that he opened a school of acting. I liked his portrayal of Richie. RIP
I hear you man, it may sounds silly, but it’s impossible not to get emotionally involved with them. They don’t know us, but we do know them a lot. Not matter if they are acting there is a lot of their personalities printed on the screen. It’s a phenomenon. I feel like I know Adrian and Stand my entire life.
WOW...I did not know that he died or how. Sorry for your lost. My favorite Stan Kirsch Highlander episode was when he befriended a mentally challenged immortal and has to protect him. The subject hits home for me.
I just found out a few minutes ago that Stan took is own life. This was the first video I came across. Highlander was a big part of my life and is still my favorite television show. Thank you Adrian for your kind words. Stan will definitely be missed.
Stan was a great fit in the role of a young apprentice immortal, growing into a world no one could go into fully prepared.
Also had one of the too 5, for me, emotional moments in t.v..
RIP
I was so sad to hear of Stan's passing. He was such an integral part of the series. Resquiet in Pace , Stan Kirsh.
I always loved the scene in season 2 when you were teaching “Richie” how to fight out on a cliff. He was so talented and entertaining! The two of you seemed to have a genuine connection. I’m so sorry about the loss of your friend but it sounds like you have some amazing memories to keep him alive in your heart. RIP Stan
Stan was the best!!!!!! Richie gave the Highlander world a lot of sunshine and we he was gone, we all lost one of the best. I hope Stan is smiling and finally at peace. Blessings to his great soul and to his wife, God bring her peace.
I would agree that Stan’s laugh was unique to him. I recall when the series started I thought the Richie character would annoy me. But the humor that Stan put into him with that younger brother vibe quickly made me enjoy seeing him in episodes. When he became immortal he grew even more on me.
Hope to hear more wonderful stories about him.
That is so funny because I also thought the role of Richie was going to be annoying. He turned out to really add to the chemistry of the show. One of the best memories I have of Stan is when the character of Richie disappeared for a few episodes...and then Richie came back with a motorcycle and less hair. In my opinion he left a boy and came back a man. RIP Stan, you are missed.
that was a very kind thing to say about him. Most High Bless you and your family and Stan Kirsch is in peace.
I also grew up with the Highlander tv series. I am still watching it till today. Each time I watch an episode I feel as if Richie Ryan could have taken over the series. He was a really good actor. I wish he had been able to reach out to his friends before he passed away. To let them know how much he needed their support. It is heartbreaking to hear of his passing. He will be forever missed! Stan keep going strong in spirit.
Thank you for sharing your memories of Stan.
This was a tough one. The show was such a big adventure, and it really meant a lot to me. Losing Stan was like losing one of the Highlander family.
Stan represented my age group if we were to suddenly become immortal and the cut to him after the dust in the wind sequence is something I’ll never forget. I appreciate you sharing some memories and fun stories of his contribution to the Highlander pantheon. Thanks AP and RIP Stan
Stan took the kid role far beyond its writing in the first season, the role of the audience's-way-into-the-setting ... and he only got better.
I remember the day I heard the news , absolutely broke my heart , you can tell he was such a lovely man with a sense of humor. What made it even harder was that his character had already died in the series so it felt so unreal. What a loss for his wife friends and family.
I remember years ago asking you about practical jokes on the set, and you laughed and said, "Ask Stan!"
Stan Kirsch was absolutely special as Ritchie. Especially with the every day man approach he took with the character. Combine that with Duncan companionship, and it made for a familiar, comforting, humorous and encouraging experience. One i will never forget. Thank you so much for sharing.
Hard to believe he and Verner are gone 💔
Tu, Tessa e Richy eravate in perfetta armonia! Credo che ,senza nulla togliere a te che sarai sempre il numero uno,sia stato molto importante per il successo della serie. R.I.P RICHY
Yeah Stan was really cool and his character has really come along way from the pilot episode the gathering. I always liked to see Richie cuz he was always running same game on the stories especially in the first season. Stan had this charisma, vibrant character and charm to him. He always made Highlander funny with his humor and wen his character died on the show I was sad and now that Stan is gone in real life I feel like I lost an old friend and that his spark, his light, his flame went out to soon and had so much to offer and I'm sure his acting school students and his wife miss him too. Rip Stan
He was one of the reasons why I love the series 🤦♂️💯💫RIP
Thank you Adrian for sharing your experiences with Stan and giving us a glimpse into who he was and what it was like to know him on and off set.I always wanted to know what the cast thought of his tragic passing. To me it was like growing up with a brother and then after so many years you hear the news of their death and its like shock and confusion followed by sadness and grief. Truly grateful to you and God bless!
I loved and still do love Highlander. I was so saddened when I heard he died.
Thanks for sharing!! Richie is so vital to the show, because he is the "everyman" for us mortals to imagine ourselves in the story, if we were to discover one day that we are Immortal. He brought it home!
Oh snap Adrien looks great still. Flippin Stan man you were/are loved. Why oh why 😔
Just finished watching Archangel episode today . He was a good character. sad ending.
It was sad watching that episode when it first aired. It became even sadder when Stan took his own life 2 years ago
Still watch The Highlander. Awesome series!!! Thx so much Adrian and thx to Stan for all the work he did on the show. All the best from Canada and Rest in heavenly peace Stan. We miss you. ❤️
Rip Stan. Love the series you both are legendary.
AAAWWWLL
RICHIE ❤ STAN KIRSK
ENJOY YOUR MEMORIES, IT WAS HEART FELTED IN THE TELEVISION SERIES AND LIFE TO SEE HIM DEPART FROM THE FAMILY / CLAN, I WAS SURPRISINGLY SHOCKED.
HE IS IN A BETTER PLACE CALM AND RESTED...
Oh Stan… what a lovely person. I am still heartbroken for his family and friends, including you.
Very moving. Very sad. Lovely man. Great memories of him on screen. Didn't know him. Wish i did.
I remember coming home from school watching Highlander the series. This just fills my heart with so much joy
You are missed Stan.
None of the major networks in my area actually had Highlander. KWCTV a local public network ran it and actually got Adrian to do a commercial for them Much love from a guy who grew up in Wichita Ks it was one hell of a shout out!
I met Stan. Outstanding individual.
He visited my high school, at James A Garfield High, in Los Angeles.
He was friends with my English teacher. We talked about immortality.
Very memorable experience.
Thanks for uniting the kids in my old neighborhood for six years in the 90s and a core group of about eight of us watchers, no pun intended would always talk about the show while playing Castle risk and if one of us missed the episode, it was okay, you know when the videotape went wrong for some reason or just too busy it was cool because it would just be like talked about scene by scene in detail while playing castle risk waiting for summer reruns. Thanks.
Currently rewatching the series for the first time since I was in high school- thanks so much to all of you for your work, it really helped to form and guide a lot of us.
Adrian, thanks for this memory of Stan. I hope you mention more memories as time goes on, as long as you're comfortable, of course. And thanks for your letter on your Facebook page about him as well not long after he passed. A year had passed before I found out he was no longer with us.
There are two scenes that make me think about Stan/Richie the most. (1) When he is walking around "Seacouver" (Vancouver) in various montages, like when he was looking for his dad in "Family Tree" and (2) when you and he are sharing a bottle of wine on the steps in Paris, I believe (but forgot the episode).
I think that episode was Prodigal Son. It's towards the end of Season 2 and possibly the best episode of that season IMO.
@@thebossthusiast1960 Thanks. You are correct.
Dear Adrian, happy New Year 2023. For me watching Highlander was magic. And what made it so special was the interaction between you and Stan. It's hard to describe but there are times in your life when it feels like one never ending journey of happiness and adventures?
And when you played Duncan McCloud, of the clan McCloud, it was my teenage years before the hard lessons of adulthood.
Everyone was younger and the music of life was playing the perfect tune.
RIP Stan Kirch. *He says remembering how his late Brother*. Sometimes people become memories.
I still can't believe he's gone. His death still blows my mind even to this day. Really miss seeing his posts on Twitter.
Totally loved him on Highlander, wished to have seen more of him either TV or some movie.
The flashback sequences, specifically the ones that filled in Duncan's deep past, were some of the best television at the time. Getting the real feel of what it meant to be immortal (outside of having to play the game) was emotional and thought provoking. I'll bet the period pieces were some of the most fun to shoot!
Hated when it was announced he passed😔 It truly bothered me knowing the role he played in Highlander. Never knew the guy or met him but that role he played was so honest and real, I felt it when he passed. RIP Stan Kirsch😔
Thanks for sharing those memories. Had the same thing happen to a friend of mine. To this day have no idea why. Stan left a lasting impression on a lot of people. RIP Stan
Sorry to hear about your friend. A guy who was very active in my Jeep group and seemed to be very successful also took his own life just recently. Hard to imagine, and to deal with. As with Stan, the best we can do is to honor their memory and remember all the good times. I've heard it said, that so long as people remain to speak their name, they will never truly be gone. RIP Stan, and thank you for all the laughs, memories, and lessons.
Highlander and Friends were two of my favorite shows growing up in the 90s. I remember when Stan had a guest appearance on friends. At the time when I was a teenager it blew my mind like two worlds colliding. I remember yelling at my mom that's Richie, that's Richie! She said from where, I said from the Highlander. She just looked confused lol and walked back into the kitchen.
Lol. Great story.
“That’s nice dear.” -Your Mom (probably)
It was sad when I heard he passed. A few months into the pandemic a very dear friend of mine died. I’m from Virginia so we have plenty of dark roads with nothing but woods around them. And he was coming home from work on New Year’s Eve about one in the morning and a deer darted across the road. They said he swerved to miss the deer lost control and plowed into a tree. He was one of my best friends. I can only imagine how you felt when you lost yours.
Just got done re watching Highlander the Series on Tubi..Thinking about Stan in the episode band of brothers with Darius and Grayson...I miss him still. I suffer from depression and wondered if Stan did as well. Its not our nature to kill ones self but to preserve it.. Life is precious. I don't know what demons that he carried with him.. I am 51 and well aware of mine.. I hope Stan has found Peace with God.
Peace
Stan was very handsome young man at the time. He did an amazing job as Richie. He had much pain I am guessing. Life is not easy to me if I did not have my belief in God then my life would be nothing. May Stan be in the house of the Lord where there is only joy. Stay blessed Adrian
so glad Adrian talked about Richie Ryan
R.I.P. Stan Kirsch. It's so sad he didn't find the help he would have needed to go on.
I think I read he had had several neck surgeries or something and was in a lot of pain.
@@yellowblanka6058 Yes, that was so.
My favorite line of his in the series was,: *"So, Mac's got the Highlands. You've got India. I've got bowling alleys and fast food joints."*
Episode 09 Season 4.
They were talking about heritage and homelands rooted in tradition.
That line made me crack up. I loved his character. It was tragic to hear of his passing, you will be dearly missed. Rest in peace.
I grew up with this series I miss all you guys. Highlander was amazing
Found recently that Highlander is being streamed so binged watching from the start (was a fan). I checked the main actors current info & saddened by Stan's passing. RIP & you're in my prayers.
Stan having a shoe thrown at him by a woman seems like such a Richie thing . So even off set he was always in trouble with the ladies needing Mac to help him out.
I really miss him too very sad 😔
That was nice, thanks for the memory. He really did have an infectious laugh.
Honestly when I found out that he passed away it was very sad moment. Everyone loved his character and he played it so very well. Depression is a BEAST to deal with I wished he reached out to anyone who have the skills to help him.
Thank you very much for everything!! You saved my life in my childhood and it gave me strength I always will have the best memories of highlander
Yeah Kirsch seemed to have a boyish look and prankster energy about him. I always liked when Richie would every once in a while, sort of disagree about something with Duncan. When they were more equal, and not mentor to mentored . Oh and when Duncan overheard a quickening, and thought Richie was the one killed, then Richie walks up from the shadows, and the two have a non-verbal moment of relief, such a good moment. Can't remember which immortal Richie was fighting though.
Huge fan of the show. R.I.P. Stan
This was so cool to hear. Just because actors play friends doesn't mean they even get along off set. But that bit about how Stan came to his apartment and the brother was coming I think demonstrates they could work together and chill together. Doesn't make you family or best friends. It makes things easy. And who wouldn't want to work in that environment?
Massive part of my childhood, this show was.
God bless you Arian
Rest in peace Richie⚔️
Dear Adrian, I have just watched this today, 9.04am on Sunday 29th October 2023.
Stan Kirch will ALWAYS be the age he died. He has become truly immortal in your memories. Every time you remember times he made you laugh? Born anew. And so many more times.
He will never grow old but shine as bright as his beautiful smile.
Peace and love
David
As a wee kiddo being introduced to Highlander, Stan was the man. He was the young guy and although still quite a bit older than me, I kind of related to that character most. In later years not so much, but I remember Richie's death and flat out dropping the show and I didn't pick it up to finish it for nearly 10 years.
I didn't know he had died,,that's a shock,I absolutely loved highlander as a teenager,he really is immortal now up there with god and his angels ,an eternal soul ,,
So cool! It' might be time to order the entire series on DVD!
The legend is stan Kirsch
I was so sad watching Highlander when he was killed off. I remember the day I was 14 it was like 3am and on spike tv running reruns of highlander in 05. That hurt me and I legit didn’t watch Highlander for a few years after that to finish off the series cause Richie was such a great character that he resonated with me. I had no clue he had passed until recently which I was surprised cause I’ve followed AP on IG for years and never saw him post about Stan. This hurt me recently to know someone I enjoyed watching has passed. The Highlander community and Kirsch family I hope we can remember the good things about him R.I.P. Stan
R.I.P Stan Kirsch
I'd like to express my sincere sympathy for everyone in Stan's life. There is no doubt that he was a great man. And great immortal. It is a pity that he lost in a game.
RIP Stan Kirsch
Rest in Peace, Stan. We will never forget you. I love the scene on the bridge when Richie and Mac drink together on the bridge after Hyde was defeated
I wish I'd had the pleasure of knowing him. He and I were the same age...
I hate to say it, but Highlander The Series died when Ritchie did. His character annoyed me at first (an immortal named Ritchie Rich? Comon man!) But he really was the voice of the sometimes dorky everyday guy in over his head, just like the guys who watched, guys like me. Love Rich or not, Stan made a difference on the show. We haven't forgotten him, we never will.
I've had MDD most my life and tried taking my own life, I can understand some of what he went thru.
I feel like that role of Richie, the “sidekick” had the potential to be “cheesy”. But Stan was really genuine in his acting, and made him feel like a real person you’d like to be friends with.
I thought the same thing and then Stan made the character of Richie incredibly likable.
Stan Kirsch - "Friend" "Friend is good, 'cuz that's what he was." #Highlander #DuncanMacLeod #RichieRyan #Ariman
Duncan Macleod looks like he's hardly aged at all since Highlander
Stan was a good guy sad hes not here.
I always thought you could've played Indiana Jones father (Sean Connery) as a young man or also you should have been a James Bond (which you still could do)
Just finished the last season. Ending is open for the return of The Highlander.
Gracias por darnos tantos momentos geniales en higlanders
Seeing more and more episodes of Highlander that had Richie it just makes me think that Stan would have made a perfect Kid Flash in the original flash television show I don't know he just has that look if he had darker red hair I could definitely see him pull it off playing an actual comic book version of Kid Flash
Poor guy man. Sad.
😥rip Stan....
perfect for the role
😥🤗❤️…
I'd like to hear that story!
Richie and Duncan's relationship was very important to the show.. I love these characters and always will.. R.I.P. Stan-aka Richie Ryan.
Nice wheels Adrian!
rip
Do you still talk to Dr. Winfield? What are some memories and favorite times with him.?
I still wish that Richie didn't die in the television show I know there's a lot of fans that wish that he did and die so that way we could have had a Richie spin-off:(
Just imagine if the character Richie didn't die it would have been a really easy way to revive Highlander to continue the franchise with Richie to see where his journey left off after the events of the television show just like what we saw with Highlander The Raven with Amanda. That might be a good way to bring back Highlander lying gate should find existing characters from the television show and make a show to show us what happened to them after Highlander they could literally call it Highlander The Immortal Chronicles
Still sad.