Reginald VelJohnson, winner of the Wild Rose Independent Film Festival, is one of the actors who fell victim to a fake death. Do you know that several rumors have surfaced that the actor passed away a few years ago? Is he? Well, the Die Hard and Die Hard 2 actor is in a healthy position. But something continues to bother fans – and this is his sexuality. Is Reginald VelJohnson Gay? Well, what if we told you that he never got married after losing someone? So is it mean that Reginald VelJohnson is really gay? Keep reading to find out.
Early life
Born in the Queens on August 16, 1952, to Eva and Dan, the father of Reginald VelJohnsonr left the family when he was 13. The actor also has a brother named Barry. But after this incident, his mother eventually married John Reilly. Before graduating from New York University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, Reginald attended Benjamin N. Cardozo High School. While in college, he had the opportunity to work with Joseph Papp’s Black/Hispanic Shakespeare Company. He later changed his spelling to be remembered by the people.
Reginald VelJohnson Career
Reginald is known for playing cops in several movies and TV shows. But he started his career with Ghostbusters (1984). A few years later, he appeared in Crocodile Dundee as a limo driver. Although Reginald appeared in several movies, his breakout role was Sergeant Al Powell in Die Hard in the 1988 feature film. He got a chance when Gene Hackman was not available to play the role. So the producers decided to hire someone relatively unknown. Later in 1990, the actor reprized the character in the sequel.
Reginald also guest starred on the popular show Perfect Strangers and later became a prominent part of the spin-off series Family Matters. He continued to appear in several short films and serials during this period. Reginald later starred in the Disney sitcom I’m In The Band. It gave him more fame and after that he continued to appear in various comedy films such as The Formula. He returned to Disney once again as David Sutton in Turner & Hooch. However, his role in Family Matters left fans wondering about his sexuality. Is Reginald VelJohnson Gay? Let’s figure it out.
Is Reginald VelJohnson Gay?
While fans worldwide love Reginald’s character Carl Winslow from Family Matters, many question his sexuality. There are plenty of gay rumors that surfaced after he was listed as one of the top three black actors in the closet. Soon people started bombarding him with numerous questions, including: Is Reginald VelJohnson gay? Although Reginald never married anyone and had no children, he never claimed to be gay. He remained a mother during this period. But after things took a turn for the worse, Reginald stated that he was an artist and could entertain and perform for his audience. So there’s no point in discussing his sexuality because it won’t entertain them. So, who is Reginald VelJohnson’s wife?
Are James Avery and Reginald VelJohnson Dating?
While Reginald did a good job in Family Matters, he wasn’t the only one who remained the most beloved actor on the show. James Avery’s Fresh Prince of Bel-Uncle Air’s Phil became the most beloved character next to Carl. Aside from this, Reginald wasn’t the only black actor to be in the top three closeted black actors; James Avery was also there. Rumors soon surfaced about their secret relationship. Is it really mean that Reginald VelJohnson is gay?
Well, Reginald hadn’t talked about his relationship with James yet. But his surprise appearance on the set of Family Matters in 2014 only fueled this rumor. Some speculated that they kept it a secret, while others seem curious to know what’s next. But neither James nor Reginald paid attention to all these rumors. Was Reginald trying to keep things under wraps? Is Reginald VelJohnson Really Gay? Surprisingly, the rumors died down when James got married. But sadly, the actor died in 2014 from complications of open heart surgery.
Is Reginald VelJohnson still alive?
Well, a lot of news suggests that Reginald died of a heart attack in February 2017. He reportedly flew to Los Angeles at that time. So the paramedics quickly removed him from the plane and took him to a nearby hospital for treatment. But it later turned out to be a hoax and the actor told his fans on Twitter that he was not dead and perfectly fit. Many still wondered if he is alive or dead. But rest assured, Reginald is alive.
While the actor fell victim to hoax death news, it remained unclear whether Reginald VelJohnson is gay. He hasn’t discussed his singlehood yet. Is his sexuality to blame? Comment on your thoughts. Stay tuned. TechRadar247 will keep you posted.
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