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A crew member dies on the set of ABC’s “The Conners” while the production is being packed … TMZ has learned.
Law enforcement sources tell us that the crew member – who mainly works at the show – was on the catwalk on stage 22 in the CBS studio center when he had a medical emergency.
We were told that medical studios had been called, but that they could not revive the man … he was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to a source with knowledge, the show was on the last day of production on the CBS premises. According to our sources, the man was in his 50s or 60s.
“The Conners” start in 2018 with the remaining staff members of ‘Roseanne’ to the show canceled following a racist tweet of the program’s star, Roseanne Barr, about former Obama help Valerie Jarrettand said: “Muslim Brotherhood and Planet of the Apes.”
A representative of Werner Entertainment tells us: “We are sorry to confirm that a member of our technical crew had a fatal medical incident today. He was a much loved member of The Conners and Roseanne families for more than 25 years. As we remember our beloved colleague, we ask that you respect the privacy of his family and loved ones as they begin their grieving process. ‘
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