So funny when you said 'turn of the century' i thought huh 1900s? Then I was alike omg I'm older since 'turn of the century' means early 2000s nowadays.
wow didnt' know. may he rest in peace. When I was in college I recall watching one his movies where he was this innocent professor who had a big crush with one of his students.
I agree with you. Not sure but he has more of a round face in that photo compared to his modeling days. Very happy he is alive and he does seem happier from the photos. I wish him well.
My understanding is this was in the basement and the only exit was through a single stairway. Similar to the Rhode Island fire of 2003, there was acoustic foam on the ceiling that caught fire from the pyrotechnic style sparklers.