Stargate’s Cast And Crew Remember ‘Baal’ Actor Cliff Simon

Cliff Simon was not just a fan-favorite at conventions, who played one of the Stargate universe’s most beloved baddies, Lord Baal. The actor was also loved by his co-stars.

With the news of Cliff’s passing in a tragic kiteboarding accident earlier this week, his fans and coworkers alike have been pouring out their love, their memories, and their grief online. Here we’d like to showcase some of these words of kindness, as the worldwide Stargate family continues to grieve together.

Many of the actors below never appeared on screen with Cliff. Instead they got to know him on the convention circuit, and as a fellow member of the Vancouver and Los Angeles television guilds.

Below is a sampling of some of the outpouring of love and affection on social media this week. Meanwhile we hope you’ll share your favorite memories of Cliff in the comments below (or tag @GateWorld on Twitter).

And please join us this Sunday on the “Dial the Gate” YouTube channel (March 17 at 12pm Pacific time) for a livestream memorial and celebration of our friend Cliff Simon. We’ll be sharing our memories of Cliff and his stellar performances as Baal, and opening up space for other fans to share as well.

Stargate writer and executive producer Joseph Mallozzi also posted a lengthier remembrance on his blog.