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"Porky's" and "The Wanderers" Actor Tony Ganios Dies at 64 After Heart Surgery
obituary1 year ago

"Porky's" and "The Wanderers" Actor Tony Ganios Dies at 64 After Heart Surgery

Actor Tony Ganios, best known for his role as Meat in the Porky's films, has passed away at the age of 64 following a surgery for a spinal infection. His fiancée, Amanda Serrano-Ganios, shared the news on social media, expressing her devastation at the sudden loss. Ganios also appeared in The Wanderers and had roles in several other films and television shows throughout his career.

"Porky's" Actor Tony Ganios Dies at 64 After Heart Failure and Surgery
obituary1 year ago

"Porky's" Actor Tony Ganios Dies at 64 After Heart Failure and Surgery

Actor Tony Ganios, known for his roles in "The Wanderers" and the "Porky's" franchise, has passed away at the age of 64 due to heart failure. His fiancée confirmed the news, revealing that he had been in hospital care following emergency surgery for a spinal cord infection. Ganios made his acting debut in "The Wanderers" and also appeared in "Porky's," "Die Hard 2," and "The Taking of Beverly Hills."

"Porky's Actor Tony Ganios Passes Away at 64"
obituary1 year ago

"Porky's Actor Tony Ganios Passes Away at 64"

Tony Ganios, known for his roles in "Porky's" and "The Wanderers," has passed away at the age of 64 following surgery. His fiancée shared the news on social media, expressing her love and devastation. Ganios gained prominence for portraying tough, muscular characters in 1980s teen comedies and action movies. He made his film debut in "The Wanderers" and later played the fan-favorite character Meat in "Porky's." Ganios semi-retired from acting after "Rising Sun" but briefly returned due to fan support. He is survived by his fiancée, Amanda.

'Porky's' and 'The Wanderers' Actor Tony Ganios Dies at 64
obituary1 year ago

'Porky's' and 'The Wanderers' Actor Tony Ganios Dies at 64

Actor Tony Ganios, known for his roles in "The Wanderers" and the "Porky's" franchise, has passed away at the age of 64 following surgery at a New York hospital. His fiancée, Amanda Serrano-Ganios, announced his death on social media, revealing that he had been hospitalized with a spinal cord infection and died of heart failure. Ganios, who portrayed Anthony 'Meat' Tuperello in "Porky's," also appeared in "Die Hard 2" and "Continental Divide."

"Porky's" Actor Tony Ganios Dies at 64 After Heart Attack Post-Surgery
obituary1 year ago

"Porky's" Actor Tony Ganios Dies at 64 After Heart Attack Post-Surgery

Tony Ganios, known for his role in "Porky's," has passed away at 64 after suffering a heart attack following surgery for a severe spinal cord infection. His fiancée, Amanda, revealed that he had been hiding his illness and was on his way to a dialysis treatment when he went into cardiac arrest. Ganios, who also appeared in other cult classic films, had been active in the entertainment industry and was planning his wedding before his sudden death.