1994-07-08

DICK SARGENT, American actor died b. 1930); Born Richard Stanford Cox, Sargent was an American actor best known for his portrayal of “the second Darrin Stephens” on the television series Bewitched. Later in life, he publicly declared his sexuality, and supported Gay Rights issues. He had long hidden his sexuality, appearing with Lesbian actress Fannie Flagg on the 1970s game show Tattletales as a couple. The game show featured celebrity married couples, and Sargent and Flagg claimed they were dating. In reality, Sargent lived with life partner Albert Williams until his death. In June 1992, Sargent was a Grand Marshal of the Los Angeles Gay Pride parade along with former co-star Elizabeth Montgomery.