Howard SternEric "The Actor" Lynch, who was a popular guest on Howard Stern's SiriusXM radio show, died Saturday afternoon. He was 39.
Johnny Fratto, who was Lynch's manager, confirmed the news on Twitter Sunday afternoon.
"I am so sorry and so sad to inform everyone that my friend Eric ‘The Actor' Lynch passed away yesterday afternoon," he wrote with a picture of the beloved radio guest.
SiriusXM radio also confirmed his death by tweeting, "Rest in peace, Eric the Actor. We love you."
As soon as his death was announced, comedians and fans from around the world expressed their memories about the "Wack Pack" member.
Eric the Actor was my all-time favorite @HowardStern caller and I will miss him terribly #ByeForNow
? Jimmy Kimmel (@jimmykimmel) September 22, 2014I just found out that Eric The Actor passed away. He entertained me for years. So sad that this great man left us. RIP Eric.
? Jonah Hill (@JonahHill) September 21, 2014As a tribute, let's get Eric trending.
#EricTheActor
? Natalie Maines (@1NatalieMaines) September 21, 2014seems like it's true... So RIP Eric the Actor. One of the great Stern callers ever. He was incredibly entertaining for many years. :-(
? Andy Cohen (@Andy) September 21, 2014The only proper way to memorialize the greatness of Eric the Actor is to get him a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. #AckAck4Eva
? Paul Scheer (@paulscheer) September 22, 2014RIP Eric the Actor....thank you for all the laughs, I'm pouring out a 2 liter Pepsi in your honor...ack ack
? mark mcgrath (@mark_mcgrath) September 21, 2014So sorry to hear about Eric the Actor. He truly didn't care what u thought of him. Which in some ways made him happier than us all. Miss u!
? Artie Lange (@artiequitter) September 21, 2014Lynch first received his nickname of "Eric the Actor" after making it known that he would like to act on certain television shows that he watched. He would eventually receive minor roles on In Plain Sight, Legit, Fringe and others.
Since 2002, Lynch had listeners cracking up with his candid phone calls on the show. According to The Hollywood Reporter, his most recent appearance was last week when he revealed that his parents were taking over his caretaking duties.
Standing 3 feet tall, Lynch (who was also called "Eric the Midget") used a motorized wheelchair to move around.
While Stern has yet to comment on the passing as of Sunday night, he had previously referred to Lynch as one of his favorite callers.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.