Actor Al Strobel, best known as the mysterious Phillip Gerard on Twin Peaks, has died.
Strobel was 83.
Twin Peaks producer Sabrina Sutherland issued a statement on behalf of Strobel’s family, stating: “Through the darkness of future past and much sadness we say goodbye to Al Strobel.
He is an irreplaceable human being and will always be an important part of our Twin Peaks family.” Strobel was fondly remembered by Twin Peaks’ cast and crew on social media.
Twin Peaks co-creator Mark Frost reminisced at “what a warm and wonderful gentleman he was”, and co-star Dana Ashbrook described him as “the sweetest of men…a wonderful storyteller”, and marveled at his ability to roll a cigarette one-handed.
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