In the 1970s, Jeffrey L. Starr won our hearts as Mike Engelberg in the Bad News Bears franchise. He disappeared from Hollywood and went back to a simpler life raising a family in Illinois. His brother, Kevin Starr, posted a message about his brother’s death on Facebook. “The world got a little darker yesterday with the passing of my Best Friend and Brother. Jeff lived an amazing life and shared his light with countless people, Jeff never met a stranger and helped so many people throughout the years. Jeff has been sick for several years and depression is one of the biggest killers in the world. Our family has suffered so many losses in the past but we must push through,” he shared. “Please keep my mother Janet ‘Sue’ Starr as well as his oh so caring and loving wife Linda and his sons his Grandchildren nieces, nephews extended family in your Prayers please. I Love you so much little Brother and I’ll see you in the other side.” The News Of Jeffrey L. Starr’s Death Saddened Those Who Knew And Loved Him Many posted prayers and love following Jeffrey L. Starr’s death on Kevin’s Facebook post. “Sending prayers and my most sincere condolences out to you and your entire family and friends,” a friend shared. “Deepest condolences to you and your family,” another person wrote. So sorry.” Jeffrey L. Starr’s sister-in-law also posted a sweet Facebook message. “Today we lost another family member taken too soon. Jeffrey Louis Starr went home. He was surrounded by a room full of loved ones and went peacefully. He could make anyone smile or laugh, give great hugs when you needed one and ‘Papa kisses’ you had to wipe off. Everywhere you went you could guarantee that he would run into someone he knew. He had a big heart and loved his family. If you didn’t know him personally you may have seen him in The Bad News Bears Breaking Training and the Bad News Bears go to Japan. He also had Nick name for just about everyone,” she wrote. “You’ll truly be missed and we love you so much.” Jeffrey L. Starr was 61. This story’s featured image is by Paramount Pictures/Getty Images. The post Family Shares Loving Messages After “Bad News Bears” Star’s Sudden Death appeared first on InspireMore.