John Dye Biography

Fast Facts

• Was an avid supporter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation
• Found dead in his home January 10, 2011, of heart failure at the young age of 47
• His big break came in the form of Taco Bell commercials
• Quote: "There are possibilities for goodness in a world that's very filled with turmoil․"
• Best known for his role as Andrew, the angel of death, in the TV series "Touched by an Angel․"
• His original plan, when he started college, was to become a civil rights lawyer
• His favorite TV program as a child was "Johnny Quest," and his favorite movie was "The Wizard of Oz․"
• In his spare time, he enjoyed playing tennis and pool