Marty York, left, and Rider Strong with Danielle Fishel.Photo:Marty York/Instagram, Jon Kopaloff/Getty
Marty York/Instagram, Jon Kopaloff/Getty
After a California Sheriff’s Deputy and the mother ofSandlotactor Marty York wasfound murdered, some of his fellow actors and former co-stars have rallied around the man who played Alan “Yeah-Yeah” McClennan in the beloved movie.
“I found out from the sheriff department last night that my mother was murdered,” wrote York in anInstagram post, in what he described as the “hardest post I’ll ever have to write.”
York subsequently commented on the post, “I want my mom back 😭😭😭.”
York, in addition to starring inThe Sandlot, was in three episodes ofBoy Meets Worldand the stars of the show offered kind words to the grieving actor.
“Marty, this is unreal,” wroteDanielle Fishel, who played Topanga. “A true nightmare. We love you and I hope justice is served FAST.”
Rider Strong, who starred as Shawn, also offered support.
“Devastating. I’m so sorry, buddy.”
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General Hospitalactor Jacob Young also commented on York’s post.
“Oh Marty, I’m so sorry to hear this,” Young wrote. “My wife and I are sending prayers and pray that they get this man and prosecute him to the maximum. Love you brother.”
Natanya Ross, star ofThe Secret World of Alex Mackand close friend of York’s, wrote a heartfelt comment as well.
Daniel James Walter.Del Norte County Sheriff’s Office/ Facebook
Del Norte County Sheriff’s Office/ Facebook
“I love you so much,” she wrote. “We’re gonna get through this together.”
In 2021, Esmaeel was sworn in as a deputy with the Del Norte County Sheriff’s Office, and the office documentedthe ceremonyon its Facebook page at the time, alongside an image of her swearing in.
“In 2016, she saw a recruitment flyer featuring a female law enforcement officer and decided it was time for her to make her lifelong goal a reality,” the post said.
source: people.com
