Gene Anthony Ray "Fame" 1980 - Bobbie Wygant Archive

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[@kee5428]

Was walking near the big library on 5th avenue in NY and was looking down toward the ground as I was walking. I soon heard "Keep ya head up.". I looked at who walked past me and it was the man I had a crush on, Gene Anthony Ray. I was in shock. Did not want to bother him, or be late for work, so I just smiled, turned around and kept it moving. He never turned around either. He just said it and continued on his way. I had a fantastic rest of my day that day!

[@brigittetaylor1646]

He was the nicest guy. I lived around the corner from him.

[@evongilford392]

Wow! I had a crush on him❤

[@hannibalebc2775]

Really, where did you live in Harlem?

[@hello0905]

@@hannibalebc2775 He probably moved out of Harlem once he became famous. Harlem was where he grew up in his childhood.

[@missshygirl101]

I love this. He looks so natural. I mean not glamorous. He was cute back then and could dance his ass off. Legend❤️😊👍🏾👍🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@Awaywrdson]

Always liked his character Leroy, loved his dancing, such passion and love for the dance. R.I.P Gene/Leroy!! Forever a fan 👍

[@lisahumphrey6359]

Gene Anthony Ray was absolutely incredible!!! I have never seen anyone dance like him! The boy was BAD!

[@RachelTeeKae]

@@xana5649 He had HIV but he died from a stroke.

[@Sunsosweetandnice]

@@RachelTeeKae , Really, a stroke! I thought he was talented and wonderful!

[@RachelTeeKae]

@@Sunsosweetandnice he was fabulous.

[@stanmonzon5788]

How dare you say that he was bad?!?! He was a great dancer.

[@MariaLima-vi8vg]

He was a phenomenal dancer and he was a very good actor also rest in peace Gene Anthony.

[@martinsmith6342]

Great interview!RIP Gene Anthony Ray, you are so very much missed!

[@ms.kiarahnoname9468]

No matter what I watch or read on him, it seems he was a very nice guy by all accounts! Rest in glory 👑

[@cecimartinez1777]

HE WAS A NATURAL ARTIST ...DESPITE OF HIS UP BRINGING,THE ART OF A DANCER IS BORN NOT MADE..

[@BlackRose22998]

Aww I so loved Gene as Leroy he was super cute and a great dancer.. Sadly his family shenanigans got him embroiled and he passed away so young.. R.I.P. Gene Anthony Ray

[@nesetans1407]

What kind of nonsense?I hope he wasn't rejected by his family💔😥

[@SpookyElectric319]

⁠@@nesetans1407his mother sold drugs whilst he shooting Fame. Ray was axed from the show after his mother was jailed for running a drug ring, and he failed to turn up for work 100 times. He struggled with addictions to alcohol and drugs, and worked only intermittently once the TV series ended.

[@clearlyc2438]

I'm just finding out that he passed away after all this time. I had no idea. Was mentioning his name and Fame to someone. He died so young. He was a very talented dancer. RIP 🌹🌷

[@jessicafashionlover2148]

sadly drugs health issues

[@MA-iridium]

Miss him...worked with him and had so much fun...a soul with endless energy for life...God bless you mate wherever you are among the stars in the sky!!!!!

[@northernreflections4653]

Well spoken young man.

[@greggprice3609]

So innocent, young, and beautiful!

[@fantastica9186]

Beautiful soul. Bless him!

[@elisabethhansson7390]

Gosh! He was my biggest teenage crush back in the 80'th 😍☺️. I didn't miss a singel episode of Fame when it came on tv. I even started taking Jazz dance lessions! And later on went to Africa dancing the real tribe dances,I blame this dude for it! 😄 What a natural talanted dancer he was and what a carisma and body!🧡😊 Too sad he's life changed so dramatically and to die young & sick! Really sad!😔😪

[@leighburton832]

Kicked out of the Performing Arts school and still was a student for 6 years at the school on Fame!

[@JhomasE]

The last two years, he was a graduate for a teacher’s aid.

[@ronaldcoats8072]

RIP Tony Ray…. You was one of a kind!

[@jenniferdavis1620]

My favorite from Fame.❤

[@brettrosen8628]

Rip Gene Anthony Ray

[@buildbreesbod]

He was a great dancer and great person. I am glad they did no deter you.

[@mzrichardztube]

A loveable and warm guy and his family too. Miss him much.

[@hannibalebc2775]

On the behalf of my family, we appreciate your kind words. He was my first cousin on my Dad's side.

[@hannibalebc2775]

On the behalf of my family, we appreciate your kind words.

[@mzrichardztube]

@@hannibalebc2775 your welcome. Truth 100%

[@mariolavagna8374]

​@@hannibalebc2775io sono italiano seguivo le puntate era un grandissimo ballerino n 1 mi spiace tantissimo ciao un abbraccio forte 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@lamilagrosa3412]

I loved him!!

[@thomasclarrett1918]

ME TOO

[@socialdistancejusticewarri8533]

On top of the world in this interview. Fate would be cruel.

[@sibionic]

Bless him

[@debynash1]

So talented...

[@1voiceCriesOut]

Wow! Success at the age of 17❤🥰 Amazing! RIP

[@msmichele60]

Rest in eternal peace Gene 💔💐🕊️🕺🏾🙏🏽

[@forsteve7126]

What a gifted young man. He had so much to look forward to. So sad, if we could only know what the future holds in moments like this, maybe the outcome could be changed and we would see so much more of his talents shared with the world. Still he made an impact and his contribution and legacy live on. R.I.P. beautiful soul.

[@jamesrsfo]

I met him at Mickeys nightclub in WeHo in the 00’s. He was nice, but very shy/quiet. Shame it was before cellphone cameras. 📸

[@nesetans1407]

We're not even from the same generation, but I think I'm falling in love with this guy.And what you said makes him more attractive.I have to stop watching videos about it now.And I hope you talked to him a little bit.And I hope he looked happy.💖💖

[@jessicafashionlover2148]

he was a cutie

[@evongilford392]

😍

[@purplepoppyz]

Brilliant dancer, actor and a good singer. He was my favourite from Fame.

[@mariucciastartari4401]

Che talento ENORME.. peccato per la sua prematura scomparsa 😢😢😢

[@musiclover-cn7tb]

The original fame movie is on right now rip to him.

[@dorothyedwards7225]

That was a great interview! Thanks

[@cooper482011]

Gene Anthony Ray was such a talented guy. Rest in paradise🕊️🙏🏾

[@Awaywrdson]

Always liked his character Leroy, such passion and love for his talents. R.I.P Gene /Leroy,Forever a fan !! ✌️

[@Queenalika85]

He was handsome

[@chonklife1809]

A true angel 😇

[@thomasclarrett1918]

HE WAS A GREAT GUY

[@jaywad8876]

Gene was 18 here.

[@tiffanygreer9264]

He was so talented…. I miss him 😢❤

[@harryscoinsvillage786]

Jean Antony Ray LOVE YOU ALL👍🥰😘❤

[@BaKheru]

I used to have a real man crush on him.

[@breal9176]

My gosh, this woman would never get a journalist job now, my ironing board is less wooden

[@mishonwhite632]

He was so cute 🙄

[@beyourself2444]

I remember whenI was a kid, like 5 years old I wanted to marry Michael Jackson but as I grew older and realize what my physical type was, it literally was Jackie Jackson or Gene Anthony Ray…lol. He was a fine guy though he was gay, he was still fine.

[@braybraylove1247]

Genuine Guy

[@lilianaortiz107]

Que tristeza! Lo recuerdo en la série fama ahora me estoy enterando😭😭😭 cuándo fayecio?

[@lauralei6963]

She belongs on the 700-club

[@koguma.newyork1]

she had the white people afro or was that a wig?

[@ellajones9844]

Interview great..ending ?what is this ? Twilight zone?

[@missshygirl101]

Too short.

[@johnnywilliams1410]

he was a good actor because he played that bad boy trade role too good, because this interview gives he has been a sister sister girl for years now.

[@trolloftruth2941]

Wtf?

[@thomasclarrett1918]

SHUT UP

[@facetina]

Faca

[@thedoncrazephaze5375]

Wait a sec ........ LEROY IS GAY .........?!?!?! Edit: I was 9.

[@musiclover-cn7tb]

The original fame movie is on right now rip to him.