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On December 2, legendary actor Al Strobel passed away at the age of 83. He was best known for his appearance as Mike, aka the One-Armed Man, in Twin Peaks. Producer Sabrina S. Sutherland disclosed the unfortunate news of his passing in a statement on Facebook:
“I am sad to have to post that Al Strobel passed away last night. I loved him dearly.”
Circumstances leading to Strobel’s death have not yet been revealed. So far, no plans for a funeral have been disclosed.
Netizens pay tribute to Al Strobel on Twitter
Al Strobel has managed to build a huge fanbase for himself in recent years despite appearing in only three TV shows and six films.
Twitter was flooded with tributes when news of his demise broke:
Al Strobel played the role of Phillip Michael Gerard in Twin Peaks
Al Strobel has appeared in a few films and TV shows over the years. The actor gained immense popularity and recognition for his performance as Phillip Michael Gerard, also known as Mike, in the ABC series, Twin Peaks.
Strobel’s character, Mike, was initially engaged in a number of criminal activities alongside another antagonist of the series, Bob. In an interesting turn of events, and following a religious epiphany, Mike realized his mistake and cut off his arm, leading to the removal of a tattoo that read "Fire Walk With Me." While Bob continued with his life of crime, Mike spent several years looking for Bob.
Mike, who was in fact an "inhabiting spirit", was featured only in the visual form of his host, Phillip Michael Gerard, a salesman who traveled from one place to another for work. He once said that he had the word “Mom” inked on his left arm, but he lost it when his arm was severed in a car accident.
Created by Mark Frost and David Lynch, Twin Peaks aired for three seasons with 48 episodes from April 8, 1990, to June 10, 1991. A revival premiered in 2017 and received positive feedback from critics and audiences.
Al Strobel’s journey in the entertainment industry
Born in 1939, Al Strobel initially worked on stage and started his acting career as Byron in the 1986 supernatural horror film, Shadow Play. Directed by Susan Shadburne, the film featured Dee Wallace, Cloris Leachman, and Ron Kuhlman in the lead roles.
Following his appearance in Twin Peaks, he played important roles in films like Sitting Target, Megaville, Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me, Ricochet River, Child of Darkness, Child of Light, and Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces. He announced his retirement from acting in 2005.
Strobel once again appeared as Phillip Michael Gerard in Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me, a prequel to Twin Peaks. Released on August 28, 1992, and directed by David Lynch, the film failed to repeat the success of the series. Following its disappointing box office results, plans for two sequels were abandoned.
Detailed information about his family members remains unknown as the actor has revealed very little about his personal life over the years.
