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Actor Steven Hill dies at 94

posted 8 years ago by jaypay111
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Shlomo (Steven) Hill, (b. 1922), legendary actor, prominent advocate for Yiddishkeit and beloved father and grandfather, passed away today in Monsey, NY. His impassioned speaking, sage advice and, general example of profound Emunah and Bitachon inspired thousands.

At the height of his acting career, Hill opted to become a practicing Orthodox Jew. This decision entailed enormous Mesiras Nefesh, due to his unwavering commitment of basic Halachic requirements, which often conflicted with the demands of the acting world. Yet, under the influence of the Skver Rebbe, R’ Yaakov Yoseph Twersky (1990 – 1968), he persevered, often refusing major roles and the accompanying allure of wealth and fame.

Despite his determined allegiance to Torah, he still managed to carve out a long and prestigious career on stage and screen.

In later years he would remark that he delighted in his acting much more after becoming frum since it was no longer the essence of his identity but simply a career which he enjoyed.

A series of events led Hill in the 50s and early 60s to a fateful trip to New Square, where the hakafos of the Rebbe Z”L and the friendship of the community culminated in his life’s devotion to Torah.

His determined faith and trust in the Ribbono Shel Olam will forever serve those who knew him as a source of strength and inspiration.

The Levaya will be held today (Tuesday) at 2:00PM at K’hal Sharei Tefillah (Rav Schlessinger Shul) located at 7 Nelson Road in Monsey, NY.

Boruch Dayan Ha’Emmes…

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[–] npdeo18 8 years ago

Whatever episode he had appeared in Season 1 were entertaining. Now only Martin Landau, Peter Lupus and Barbara Bain survive from the original season.

[–] lima-2 8 years ago

Sad news indeed. A brilliant actor no matter what role he played.

Your final mission "Mr. Briggs" Rest In Peace.

[–] klondike6 8 years ago

Taps for Steven Hill:

"Day is done, gone the sun,

From the lake, from the hills, from the sky;

All is well, safely rest, God is nigh."

[–] DodgersRule 8 years ago

Despite the problems he had on M:I he was a brilliant actor and very good in this series.
May he RIP.

[–] mariakelly-04164 8 years ago

I was saddened by the news of the death of Steven Hill. I liked his work on Mission Impossible, and later on Law and Order. My deepest sympathies to his family