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He was my confidant & teacher. The Goldbergs producer and writer Adam F. Goldberg’s tribute included photos and a funny exchange he had with Segal about an idea for the show. PHILADELPHIA -- For 8 seasons, actor George Segal made ABC viewers laugh on the sitcom "The Goldbergs" as Albert 'Pops' Solomon. The grandfather-grandson were portrayed more like best friends and the chemistry between the actors was apparent. In 2013, producer Adam F. Goldberg cast Segal as the Jewish family patriarch Albert "Pops" Solomon in his semi-autobiographical series, "The Goldbergs." PhillyVoice Staff, based on Goldberg's family and upbringing in the Philly suburbs and is packed with local references to things like, Goldberg's time at William Penn Charter School, Wawa and, Segal's final appearance as Pops will be in the episode scheduled to air April 7, according to, The actor is also remembered for his comic roles alongside famous leading ladies. While he's most recently known for playing Albert "Pops" Solomon in ABC's 1980s-set series The Goldbergs, Segal leaves behind a prolific career of nearly six decades. © 2021 WWB Holdings, LLC. pic.twitter.com/HUlmCU6wtX. He was my confidant & teacher. I grew up loving his films, from “Where’s Poppa?” to Sidney Lumet’s “Bye Bye Braverman,” to “The Hot Rock.” I got to work with him several times. The show gets nostalgic about Philly sports, too, and Charles Barkley, Merril Reese and Mike Quick, and Ruben Amaro Jr. have been among the sereis sports-related guest appearances. And now it’s really evolved. pic.twitter.com/HgQ6Z63kXO, Aww man, not George. George Segal, who played "Pops" in the Montgomery County-set ABC television series "The Goldbergs" died Tuesday at the age of 87 due to complications from bypass surgery, his family said. His wife of 25-years Sonia Segal said in a statement, "The family is devastated to announce that this morning George Segal passed away due to complications from bypass surgery." Charming and witty, Segal excelled in dramatic and comedic roles, most recently playing laid-back widower Albert “Pops” Solomon on the comedy series “The Goldbergs.” “Today we lost a legend,” Adam F. Goldberg, who created the TV series that was based on his own life, wrote on Twitter on Tuesday. Actor George Segal has died at the age of 87. “It is easy to be his grandfather. I wish everyone could have met him. By pure fate, I ended up casting the perfect person to play Pops. Adam Goldberg, creator of "The Goldbergs" and for whom the main character is based, posted on social media about the passing of Segal, who starred as the loving grandfather Pops on the show. The Goldbergs actor Sean Giambrone, who plays Adam Goldberg on the series shared endless moments with Segal on set. I wish everyone could have met him. Adding, “And this has been a surprise to me, because since I started, television has really evolved, and so have the people doing it. The actor was in California and had recently had heart surgery complications. Add Allie's RSS feed to your feed reader PHILADELPHIA -- For 8 seasons, actor George Segal made ABC viewers laugh on the sitcom "The Goldbergs" as Albert 'Pops' Solomon. RIP George Segal thanks for the laughs you will be missed. “By pure fate, I ended up casting the perfect person to play Pops,” Goldberg said on Twitter on Tuesday. “I read the pilot and I started laughing, and the last time that had happened to me was Just Shoot Me,” Segal said. Imagine spending a night around those characters. J.B. Smoove Weighs In On Their Relationship. RIP George Segal. Other celebrities, members of "The Goldbergs" cast and crew, and fans reflected on Segal's life and passing, after news of his death spread Tuesday. Segal is also remembered for playing a magazine publisher in the David Spade show "Just Shoot Me!" Just like my grandfather, George was a kid at heart with a magical spark. George Segal, who played Pops on the 'The Goldbergs' died Tuesday at the age of 87, his family said. These guys are much more together because you think about Just Shoot Me, we were all still learning. The Goldbergs creator Adam Goldberg shared on Twitter, "Today we lost a … Just like my grandfather, George was a kid at heart with a magical spark. George Segal, the Oscar-nominated actor who sparred with Richard Burton in "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf," romanced Glenda Jackson in "A … It was a true honor being a small part of George Segal’s amazing legacy,” Goldberg tweeted. I grew up watching him, total old school charm, effortless comedic timing. Fly high George pic.twitter.com/RoDZ7vAdIL, George Segal was often an extraordinary actor. All rights reserved. "By pure fate, I ended up casting the perfect person to play Pops," Goldberg said on Twitter on Tuesday. There had been Seinfeld but that’s about it. The Goldbergs remembered George Segal in all of his Pops glory as ABC aired a special tribute celebrating the late actor. on NBC. Watch Live ... had played Albert ‘Pops’ Solomon on TV comedy The Goldbergs. I think these memories say it all... pic.twitter.com/D1aNZuT20e. The Goldbergs is on Wednesday at 8/7c on ABC. Segal died Tuesday morning in California from heart surgery complications, his wife Sonia Segal said. and the 1977 movie "Fun With Dick and Jane," with Jane Fonda. It was a true honor being a small part of George Segal’s amazing legacy. with Elizabeth Taylor. We had such fun making Owl and the Pussycat. G eorge Segal, the Oscar-nominated actor who sparred with Richard Burton in Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf, romanced Glenda Jackson in A Touch Of Class and won laughs as Pops in the TV sitcom The Goldbergs, has died at the age of 87, his wife Sonia said on Tuesday (Mar 23). George Segal, movie actor and ‘The Goldbergs’ regular, dies at 87 Wife says he “passed away due to complications from bypass surgery.” By Andrew Dalton | … I think these memories say it all… pic.twitter.com/D1aNZuT20e, RELATED: ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’: Larry David and Richard Lewis Hated Each Other When They First Met, Giambrone tweeted that he’s lost a dear friend and a teacher. )George was the classiest of acts. These guys can put a tight twenty-two minutes together.”. So sorry to hear about George Segal‘s passing. playing a magazine publisher in the David Spade show "Just Shoot Me!" “Working with George was an honor and some of the happiest moments of my life. For that, you need the best.”, “Sean, who plays the young Adam, is really easy to love,” Segal added. RIP George Segal. “My heart is broken. The Goldbergs star George Segal dead at 87. “That’s all I needed (to sign on). I’ve never had the experience of representing a real family, and real grandfather, before.”, My heart is broken. The grandfather-grandson were portrayed more like … Follow Allie & PhillyVoice on Twitter: @allie___miller | @thePhillyVoice This was last year at lunch. "Just like my grandfather, George was a kid at heart with a magical spark." Allie Miller I lost a dear friend,” Giambrone wrote. Writing funny is the hardest thing to do — getting people to laugh by constructing things (scenes and dialogue). Working with George was an honor and some of the happiest moments of my life. Segal starred in "Who's Afraid of Virginia Wolf?" “It’s always the same – lover to father to grandfather,” he observed while doing press in 2013. "By pure fate, I ended up casting the perfect person to play Pops," Goldberg said on Twitter on Tuesday. Today we lost a legend. My deep sympathies to his family and friends. The series premiered in 2013 and is now in its eighth season. The comic actor was born in New York City in 1934. George Segal, the Oscar-nominated actor who sparred with Richard Burton in Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf, romanced Glenda Jackson in A Touch of Class and won laughs in the TV sitcoms Just Shoot Me and The Goldbergs, has died at the age of 87, his wife Sonia said on Tuesday. It was a true honor being a small part of George Segal’s amazing legacy. What a sweet & wonderful man. (Minutes later they wheeled out a birthday cake for him. By pure fate, I ended up casting the perfect person to play Pops. Segal starred in "Who's Afraid of Virginia Wolf?" Seen here with the Beautiful Lee Remick in my favourite film of his.No Way to Treat a Lady (1968) pic.twitter.com/6BaEciBp9C. Segal died at age 87 after complications from bypass surgery, wife, Sonia Segal shared, The New York Times reports. What a sweet & wonderful man. Just like my grandfather, George was a kid at heart with a magical spark. “By pure fate, I ended up casting the perfect person to play Pops. Goldbergs creator Adam Goldberghonored the late actor by … George Segal, the Oscar-nominated actor who sparred with Richard Burton in "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf," romanced Glenda Jackson in "A … pic.twitter.com/C1sEkiqnn7, RIP TO A SENSITIVE EVERYMAN LEGEND. ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’: Larry David and Richard Lewis Hated Each Other When They First Met, ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’: Is Leon Larry David’s Imaginary Friend? It is based on Goldberg's family and upbringing in the Philly suburbs and is packed with local references to things like Goldberg's time at William Penn Charter School, Wawa and South Street. Me, we were all still learning had the experience of representing a real,. 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