Brian Tarantina

Brian Tarantina (March 27, 1959 – November 2, 2019) was an American stage, screen, and television character actor. Born in New York City, he attended Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts before beginning his acting career. Tarantina appeared in various TV shows including One Life to Live, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and Gilmore Girls. On November 2, 2019, Tarantina was found dead at his home in Manhattan's Hell's Kitchen neighborhood. The New York City Chief Medical Examiner's report revealed that he died from an accidental overdose of fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, and diazepam.