Actor Jonathan Frid who played the role of Barnabus Collins in the original TV and original Movie versions of "Dark Shadows" has died at the age of 87. He also has a small role in the new "Dark Shadows" movie soon to be released starring actor Johnny Depp in the role of Barnabus.
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Sad news. My heart is broken!! Barnabas was my favorite!
Jonathan Frid was a wonderful actor and he played Barnabus so well. The character was only supposed to be short term in the daytime soap opera drama, but Frid did it so well that he became THE heart and soul of "Dark Shadows".
Condolences to his family and friends.