Actor Hartley Sawyer has been fired from The CW’s “Flash” after several past tweets of his resurfaced that used racist, misogynistic, and homophobic language.
“Hartley Sawyer will not be returning for Season 7 of The Flash,” reads a statement from Warner Bros. Television, The CW, Berlanti Productions and executive producer Eric Wallace. “In regards to Mr. Sawyer’s posts on social media, we do not tolerate derogatory remarks that target any race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, or sexual orientation. Such remarks are antithetical to our values and polices, which strive and evolve to promote a safe, inclusive and productive environment for our workforce.”
Sawyer played Ralph Dibny/Elongated Man on the series for three seasons, having joined in 2017 as a recurring character and later being upped to series regular. His ousting comes as across the nation, Black Lives Matter protests continue on in response to the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police.
“Hartley Sawyer will not be returning for Season 7 of The Flash,” reads a statement from Warner Bros. Television, The CW, Berlanti Productions and executive producer Eric Wallace. “In regards to Mr. Sawyer’s posts on social media, we do not tolerate derogatory remarks that target any race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, or sexual orientation. Such remarks are antithetical to our values and polices, which strive and evolve to promote a safe, inclusive and productive environment for our workforce.”
Sawyer played Ralph Dibny/Elongated Man on the series for three seasons, having joined in 2017 as a recurring character and later being upped to series regular. His ousting comes as across the nation, Black Lives Matter protests continue on in response to the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police.
- 6/8/2020
- by Margeaux Sippell
- The Wrap
Logan Williams, a young actor who appeared on CW’s “The Flash,” died on April 2 at 16 years old, and his mother has revealed that his death was caused by a fentanyl overdose.
In an interview with the New York Post, Marlyse Williams announced that preliminary toxicology results showed that Logan overdosed on the opioid. She also said that he struggled with his addiction for three years.
Marlyse Williams explained that Logan started acting when he was 9 years old, but eventually took a break when he was 13 due to the stressful auditioning process. It was around that time she found out he was using marijuana. From there, he escalated to doing other drugs, but she doesn’t know when he started using fentanyl.
“[He] was in complete denial because he was so ashamed,” she said.
To help her son’s drug problem, she remortgaged her house in order to send him to...
In an interview with the New York Post, Marlyse Williams announced that preliminary toxicology results showed that Logan overdosed on the opioid. She also said that he struggled with his addiction for three years.
Marlyse Williams explained that Logan started acting when he was 9 years old, but eventually took a break when he was 13 due to the stressful auditioning process. It was around that time she found out he was using marijuana. From there, he escalated to doing other drugs, but she doesn’t know when he started using fentanyl.
“[He] was in complete denial because he was so ashamed,” she said.
To help her son’s drug problem, she remortgaged her house in order to send him to...
- 5/17/2020
- by Jordan Moreau
- Variety Film + TV
After The Flash actor Logan Williams died unexpectedly in April at the age of 16, Williams' mom Marlyse Williams revealed the cause of her son's death in an interview with the New York Post.
Williams, who played a young Barry Allen on The CW's The Flash, died of a fentanyl overdose, his mother shared Friday, explaining that the young actor endured a three-year battle with addiction.
"His death is not going to be in vain," Marlyse said of her son, who would have turned 17 just days after his passing. "He’s going to help a lot ...
Williams, who played a young Barry Allen on The CW's The Flash, died of a fentanyl overdose, his mother shared Friday, explaining that the young actor endured a three-year battle with addiction.
"His death is not going to be in vain," Marlyse said of her son, who would have turned 17 just days after his passing. "He’s going to help a lot ...
- 5/17/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
On April 2nd, young actor Logan Williams died at the age of 16, just a few days ahead of his 17th birthday on April 9th. Williams was best known for playing Barry Allen in flashbacks to the hero’s preteen years on The CW’s The Flash, appearing eight times across seasons 1 and 2. His other credits include Supernatural and When Calls the Heart.
His family had refrained from revealing the reason for his tragic death before now, but in an interview with The New York Post published this Friday, his mother Marlyse Williams explained that toxicology reports confirmed that it was due to a fentanyl overdose, following her son’s three-year-long struggle with opioid addiction. Williams hopes that by talking openly about Logan’s troubles, she can raise awareness and prevent others from going through the same thing she did.
“His death is not going to be in vain,” Marlyse said.
His family had refrained from revealing the reason for his tragic death before now, but in an interview with The New York Post published this Friday, his mother Marlyse Williams explained that toxicology reports confirmed that it was due to a fentanyl overdose, following her son’s three-year-long struggle with opioid addiction. Williams hopes that by talking openly about Logan’s troubles, she can raise awareness and prevent others from going through the same thing she did.
“His death is not going to be in vain,” Marlyse said.
- 5/16/2020
- by Christian Bone
- We Got This Covered
The world lost a rising star one month ago. Logan Williams, who starred on The Flash, unexpectedly passed away on April 2. He was 16 years old at the time, and would have celebrated his 17th birthday exactly one week later. Now, the late actor's mother is opening up about her son's cause of death in the hopes of helping others. A preliminary toxicology report revealed the 16-year-old star passed away due to a fentanyl overdose, in which his mother, Marlyse Williams, told The New York Post. She shared that her son had been battling a three-year addiction. "His death is not going to be in vain," she told the publication. "He's going...
- 5/16/2020
- E! Online
Logan Williams, an actor known for playing the younger version of Barry Allen on The CW series “The Flash,” died in April following an opioid overdose, his mother disclosed on Friday.
Speaking to the New York Post, Marlyse Williams said that preliminary toxicology results showed that her son Logan died of a fentanyl overdose. She said the 16-year-old had been battling addiction for three years.
Williams appeared in eight episodes of “The Flash” during its first two seasons — including the series pilot — as a younger version of Grant Gustin’s titular DC Comics hero. His other acting credits include the Hallmark series “When Calls the Heart” as well as guest spots on “The Whispers” and “Supernatural.”
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Growing up in the Vancouver area, he began acting when he was 9, but according to his mother, he took a break from acting when...
Speaking to the New York Post, Marlyse Williams said that preliminary toxicology results showed that her son Logan died of a fentanyl overdose. She said the 16-year-old had been battling addiction for three years.
Williams appeared in eight episodes of “The Flash” during its first two seasons — including the series pilot — as a younger version of Grant Gustin’s titular DC Comics hero. His other acting credits include the Hallmark series “When Calls the Heart” as well as guest spots on “The Whispers” and “Supernatural.”
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Growing up in the Vancouver area, he began acting when he was 9, but according to his mother, he took a break from acting when...
- 5/16/2020
- by Ross A. Lincoln
- The Wrap
The mother of Logan Williams, the 16-year-old actor whose TV credits included The Flash (as Young Barry Allen) and When Calls the Heart, has revealed the cause of his death on April 2.
Marlyse Williams told the New York Post that according to preliminary toxicology tests, her son died of a fentanyl overdose, following his three-year battle with addiction.
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Marlyse Williams told the New York Post that according to preliminary toxicology tests, her son died of a fentanyl overdose, following his three-year battle with addiction.
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- 5/16/2020
- TVLine.com
Fresh off that mother of a paternity twist, Nancy Drew returned to The CW on Wednesday with yet another reveal about the titular sleuth’s parentage. You could argue that it was more of a confirmation than a reveal, but either way, it’s now a fact: Ryan Hudson is Nancy’s biological father.
And while the news understandably rocked Nancy’s world, it came as less of a shock to actor Riley Smith, who has known Ryan’s secret since Day 1. “That was one of the reasons I decided to do the show,” Smith tells TVLine. “When they offered it to me,...
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- 4/9/2020
- TVLine.com
Friday brought some tragic news for fans of The Flash as we discovered that 16-year-old actor Logan Williams had passed away from unknown causes. Williams portrayed Barry Allen as a child on the hit CW series during the earlier portion of its run, wracking up a total of eight appearances on the show.
Ever since the news broke, DC fans have been paying their respects to Williams and his family and reflecting on his tragic loss on social media. As have those who worked with him on The Flash. Grant Gustin, for instance, has shared his heartbroken response to Williams’ passing on Instagram. His co-star and on-screen father John Wesley Shipp has likewise shared his reaction to the sad news on Twitter.
Over the past couple of seasons of the show, Shipp has played Jay Garrick and Earth-90’s Barry Allen, but he worked with Williams via his original role as Henry Allen.
Ever since the news broke, DC fans have been paying their respects to Williams and his family and reflecting on his tragic loss on social media. As have those who worked with him on The Flash. Grant Gustin, for instance, has shared his heartbroken response to Williams’ passing on Instagram. His co-star and on-screen father John Wesley Shipp has likewise shared his reaction to the sad news on Twitter.
Over the past couple of seasons of the show, Shipp has played Jay Garrick and Earth-90’s Barry Allen, but he worked with Williams via his original role as Henry Allen.
- 4/4/2020
- by Christian Bone
- We Got This Covered
The coronavirus has already had a brutal effect on the entertainment industry, forcing cancellations, delays and production shutdowns around the world. Among the many networks/studios impacted is The CW, who’ve had to delay the season finales of The Flash, Supernatural, and Legacies due to not being able to finish production on them. And though that’s surely frustrated many viewers, the news makes sense given what’s going on in the world right now and how no one knows when things will return to normal.
But CW fans were dealt another devastating blow this week as well, when we learned that Logan Williams had passed away at the age of 16. The actor had appeared on multiple episodes of the aforementioned Arrowverse series, playing a younger version of Barry Allen. He also turned up in an episode of Supernatural and had several other credits to his name, as well.
But CW fans were dealt another devastating blow this week as well, when we learned that Logan Williams had passed away at the age of 16. The actor had appeared on multiple episodes of the aforementioned Arrowverse series, playing a younger version of Barry Allen. He also turned up in an episode of Supernatural and had several other credits to his name, as well.
- 4/4/2020
- by Matt Joseph
- We Got This Covered
Some very sad news hit the Arrowverse community this week, as it’s being reported that teen actor Logan Williams passed away suddenly on April 3rd.
Perhaps best known for portraying a younger Barry Allen on The Flash, he was 16 years old when he died. No cause of death has been revealed just yet, but Williams’ mother spoke out about her son’s passing and said she’s “absolutely devastated” by it.
“I am not able to hug my parents who lost their only grandchild,” she added. “With his talent and gorgeous looks, Logan had the potential to be a huge star.”
Grant Gustin, meanwhile, who stars as the older version of Barry on The Flash, paid tribute to Logan in a touching Instagram post, writing the following:
“Just hearing the devastating news that Logan Williams has passed away suddenly. I was so impressed by not only Logan’s talent but his professionalism on set.
Perhaps best known for portraying a younger Barry Allen on The Flash, he was 16 years old when he died. No cause of death has been revealed just yet, but Williams’ mother spoke out about her son’s passing and said she’s “absolutely devastated” by it.
“I am not able to hug my parents who lost their only grandchild,” she added. “With his talent and gorgeous looks, Logan had the potential to be a huge star.”
Grant Gustin, meanwhile, who stars as the older version of Barry on The Flash, paid tribute to Logan in a touching Instagram post, writing the following:
“Just hearing the devastating news that Logan Williams has passed away suddenly. I was so impressed by not only Logan’s talent but his professionalism on set.
- 4/4/2020
- by Matt Joseph
- We Got This Covered
It is with great sadness that we report that teen actor Logan Williams best known for his portrayal of a young Barry Allen, on The CW’s “The Flash” has passed away at the age of 16. The death of Williams was confirmed by the actors’ mother Marlyse Williams to the news in British Colombia in Canada and says that the family is “absolutely devastated” by his sudden passing. The young actors’ mother also stated that the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic is making it incredibly difficult for the family to mourn as there are still worldwide restrictions on social distancing and public gatherings. “I am not able to hug my parents who lost their only grandchild,” Williams said. “It’s hard.” At this time Logan Williams’s immediate cause of death has yet to be revealed. Star of “The Flash” Grant Gustin posted a tribute to Logan Williams via Instagram posting a...
- 4/4/2020
- by Kristyn Clarke
- Age of the Nerd
Logan Williams, the talented actor who played young Barry Allen on The CW’s hit show The Flash, died Thursday at 16. Canada’s Tri-City News reported that the young actor’s friends and family have been thrown into mourning. His mother, Marlyse Williams, said the family was “absolutely devastated” by Logan’s untimely death. She said that her sorrow was compounded by the...
- 4/4/2020
- by John Thomas Didymus
- Monsters and Critics
Logan Williams, best known for his role as young Barry Allen on The CW’s “The Flash,” died suddenly on Thursday, according to The Tri-City News and social media posts from his co-stars. He was 16.
The cause of death has not been revealed.
Williams was born in Vancouver, Canada, and grew up in the suburb of Coquitlam. According to IMDb, he landed his very first audition at age 10 for the Hallmark movie “The Color of Rain,” working alongside Warren Christie and Lacey Chabert.
He went on to appear in several TV projects, including “The Flash,” “Supernatural” and “The Whispers,” which was co-executive produced by Steven Spielberg. Williams also acted in “When Calls the Heart,” a Hallmark TV series starring Erin Krakow, Martin Cummins and Lori Loughlin. He played Miles Montgomery, the son of Chelah Horsdal’s character Cat Montogomery, in 13 episodes.
His mother, Marlyse Williams, told The Tri-City News that...
The cause of death has not been revealed.
Williams was born in Vancouver, Canada, and grew up in the suburb of Coquitlam. According to IMDb, he landed his very first audition at age 10 for the Hallmark movie “The Color of Rain,” working alongside Warren Christie and Lacey Chabert.
He went on to appear in several TV projects, including “The Flash,” “Supernatural” and “The Whispers,” which was co-executive produced by Steven Spielberg. Williams also acted in “When Calls the Heart,” a Hallmark TV series starring Erin Krakow, Martin Cummins and Lori Loughlin. He played Miles Montgomery, the son of Chelah Horsdal’s character Cat Montogomery, in 13 episodes.
His mother, Marlyse Williams, told The Tri-City News that...
- 4/3/2020
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
The Flash actor Logan Williams has reportedly died at the age of 16. According to The Hollywood Reporter, no cause of death has been released yet.
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- 4/3/2020
- by Lindsay MacDonald
- TVGuide - Breaking News
Logan Williams, who played a young Barry Allen on the CW’s hit The Flash and also appeared in Hallmark’s drama, When Calls The Heart, died Thursday at age 16. No cause of death has been revealed.
Canada’s Tri-City News quoted Williams’s mother, Marlyse Williams, saying she is “absolutely devastated” from his death.
The Flash star Grant Gustin, the adult Barry Allen on the CW series, posted a photo of Williams with Jesse L. Martin taken during the 2014 pilot episode.
“I was so impressed by not only Logan’s talent but his professionalism on set,” Gustin wrote. “My thoughts and prayers will be...
Canada’s Tri-City News quoted Williams’s mother, Marlyse Williams, saying she is “absolutely devastated” from his death.
The Flash star Grant Gustin, the adult Barry Allen on the CW series, posted a photo of Williams with Jesse L. Martin taken during the 2014 pilot episode.
“I was so impressed by not only Logan’s talent but his professionalism on set,” Gustin wrote. “My thoughts and prayers will be...
- 4/3/2020
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Logan Williams, a beloved teenage actor who appeared on The CW's The Flash, has died.
He was 16.
The actor’s mother, Marlyse Williams, revealed the news of her son’s death to the Tri-City News.
“I am not able to hug my parents who lost their only grandchild,” Marlyse Williams told the publication.
“With his talent and gorgeous looks, Logan had the potential to be a huge star,” Williams’ mother added.
The outlet reports that he is also survived by his father, Clive, as well as grandparents, aunts and uncles.
No cause of death was provided, but Williams was said to have died suddenly on Thursday.
Williams appeared in eight episodes of The Flash during its first two seasons as a younger version of Grant Gustin's Barry Allen.
He also appeared in TV shows such as When Calls the Heart, The Whispers, and Supernatural.
Gustin took to Instagram to pay tribute to Williams,...
He was 16.
The actor’s mother, Marlyse Williams, revealed the news of her son’s death to the Tri-City News.
“I am not able to hug my parents who lost their only grandchild,” Marlyse Williams told the publication.
“With his talent and gorgeous looks, Logan had the potential to be a huge star,” Williams’ mother added.
The outlet reports that he is also survived by his father, Clive, as well as grandparents, aunts and uncles.
No cause of death was provided, but Williams was said to have died suddenly on Thursday.
Williams appeared in eight episodes of The Flash during its first two seasons as a younger version of Grant Gustin's Barry Allen.
He also appeared in TV shows such as When Calls the Heart, The Whispers, and Supernatural.
Gustin took to Instagram to pay tribute to Williams,...
- 4/3/2020
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
A rising star in Hollywood has passed away at just 16. Actor Logan Williams unexpectedly died Thursday, April 3, his mother confirmed to British Columbia-based publication The Tri-City News. The teen first gained recognition on The Flash, where he portrayed a younger version of the titular character, Barry Allen. Williams' other TV credits included When Calls the Heart, Supernatural and Whispers. Grant Gustin was one of many former co-stars who remembered Logan on social media. "Just hearing the devastating news that Logan Williams has passed away suddenly," The Flash star captioned an image of the two on set. "This...
- 4/3/2020
- E! Online
Logan Williams, a 16-year-old actor who appeared on the CW superhero series “The Flash” as a young Barry Allen, has died, according to his family.
The actor’s mother, Marlyse Williams, confirmed the news of her son’s death to the Tri-City News. No cause of death was provided, though Williams was said to have died suddenly on Thursday.
Williams appeared in eight episodes of “The Flash” during its first two seasons — including the series pilot — as a younger version of Grant Gustin’s titular DC Comics hero. His other acting credits include the Hallmark series “When Calls the Heart,” as well as guest spots on “The Whispers” and “Supernatural.”
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Gustin remembered his former co-star in an Instagram post on Thursday, praising the young actor’s ability and professionalism.
The actor’s mother, Marlyse Williams, confirmed the news of her son’s death to the Tri-City News. No cause of death was provided, though Williams was said to have died suddenly on Thursday.
Williams appeared in eight episodes of “The Flash” during its first two seasons — including the series pilot — as a younger version of Grant Gustin’s titular DC Comics hero. His other acting credits include the Hallmark series “When Calls the Heart,” as well as guest spots on “The Whispers” and “Supernatural.”
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Gustin remembered his former co-star in an Instagram post on Thursday, praising the young actor’s ability and professionalism.
- 4/3/2020
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
The Flash star Grant Gustin is mourning the loss of 16-year-old actor Logan Williams, who passed away suddenly on Thursday.
Williams played a young Barry Allen in eight episodes of the CW series, last appearing in the Season 2 installment “The Man Who Saved Central City.”
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“Just hearing the devastating news that Logan Williams has passed away suddenly,...
Williams played a young Barry Allen in eight episodes of the CW series, last appearing in the Season 2 installment “The Man Who Saved Central City.”
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“Just hearing the devastating news that Logan Williams has passed away suddenly,...
- 4/3/2020
- TVLine.com
Logan Williams, who played a young Barry Allen on the CW's The Flash, died Thursday according to multiple reports. He was 16.
Williams’ agent, Michelle Gauvin, confirmed his death on Saturday to the Associated Press. No cause of death was revealed, but Gauvin said his sudden death comes as a "shock."
A rep for Williams could not immediately be reached for more information, but according to Canada's Tri-City News, his mother, Marlyse Williams, said Friday she is "absolutely devastated" over his death.
Grant Gustin, who plays an adult Allen on the CW series, also ...
Williams’ agent, Michelle Gauvin, confirmed his death on Saturday to the Associated Press. No cause of death was revealed, but Gauvin said his sudden death comes as a "shock."
A rep for Williams could not immediately be reached for more information, but according to Canada's Tri-City News, his mother, Marlyse Williams, said Friday she is "absolutely devastated" over his death.
Grant Gustin, who plays an adult Allen on the CW series, also ...
1965: Final episode of Atwt spinoff Our Private World aired.
1984: Syndicated soap opera Rituals premiered.
1999: All My Children's Mateo told Hayley he loved her.
2008: As the World Turns' Aaron and Alison married."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1965: CBS aired the final episode of As the World Turns primetime spin-off, Our Private World. Eileen Fulton moved the character of Lisa Hughes from Oakdale to Chicago for the show, which lasted four months while airing twice a week. The series, created by Irna Phillips and William J. Bell, was CBS-tv's answer to ABC's popular Peyton Place.
1984: Syndicated soap opera Rituals premiered.
1999: All My Children's Mateo told Hayley he loved her.
2008: As the World Turns' Aaron and Alison married."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1965: CBS aired the final episode of As the World Turns primetime spin-off, Our Private World. Eileen Fulton moved the character of Lisa Hughes from Oakdale to Chicago for the show, which lasted four months while airing twice a week. The series, created by Irna Phillips and William J. Bell, was CBS-tv's answer to ABC's popular Peyton Place.
- 9/11/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
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