CNN.com - Actor Robert Urich, dead at 55 - April 16, 2002. He was a television icon for my generation, and I'm a fan of detective fiction - so Dan Tanna and Spencer will always hold a place in my heart.

When he was first diagnosed with cancer, I'm sure that many of us rooted for him to beat it. He did for a time... but in the end, lost.

Goodbye Mr. Urich.