Obituary of Eriq La Salle

Eriq La Salle

Erik La Salle (born July 23rd, 1962 in Hartford, Connecticut) was a TV Actor who was best known for his term as Dr. Peter Benton in the American TV medical drama "ER". Erik died on January 29th, 2026 (TBV) and his death was possibly because of an unknown but painful ailment.

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Eriq La Salle Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Still Alive
Full Name: La Salle, Erik
Common Name: Eriq La Salle
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Birth Date: July 23, 1962
Age: 63
Also Known As: Erik La Salle
Occupations:
- TV Actor
- Film Actor
Active Years: 1985-Present

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Fritos Chips
Favorite Color: Chartreuse
Favorite Scent: Bleu de Chanel
Favorite Actor: Denzel Washington

Erik's Family Tree

Birth Name: Erik Ki La Salle
Father: Unknown
Mother: Ada Haynes
Brother(s):

Sibling: three

Spouse/Partner:
Not Married - Single - Dating?

Death Notice:

Date: Still Alive
Place: Unknown
Cause of Death: None Yet

Category Tags:

TV Actor Film Actor American Born on July 23rd Born in 1962 Born in Connecticut

Quotable Quotes:

"Erik La Salle's life was dedicated to sports and helping others. He was an incredible athlete who helped lead the Wolverines to national championships in football and basketball. La Salle was also an accomplished writer and was known for his gentle wit. He was killed in a car accident in 1947 while on a fishing trip. (V)"

"Erik La Salle -- a man of many talents, including passing as a Native American and playing ice hockey for the Montreal Canadiens -- died in 1891 at the age of 44 after a long and gruelingicing life. (V)"

"Erik La Salle's extraordinary life and profound impact on the entertainment industry will always be remembered and celebrated. (V)"

"I still think La Salle had a successful career as an actor, director, and writer. The thing is he won't be leaving behind a legacy of talent and hard work. (V)"

Is Mr. Erik La Salle still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has not passed away.