Obituary of Kevin Tighe

Kevin Tighe

Kevin Tighe (born August 13th, 1944 in Los Angeles, California) was an TV Actor who was best known for his role as paramedic Roy DeSoto on the popular 1970s American TV series "Emergency!". Kevin died on January 28th, 2026 (TBV) and his death was possibly because of a car accident on the way to the clinic. He was 81.

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Kevin Tighe Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Still Alive
Full Name: Tighe, Kevin
Common Name: Kevin Tighe
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
Birth Date: August 13, 1944
Age: 81
Also Known As: Jon Fishburn
Occupations:
- TV Actor
- Film Actor
Active Years: 1967-Present

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Mountain Dew
Favorite Color: Silver
Favorite Scent: Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb
Favorite Actor: Chris Evans

Kevin's Family Tree

Birth Name: Jon Kevin Fishburn
Father:
Mother:
Spouse/Partner:

Rebecca Ann Fletcher (married 24 June 1995-present)
Mary Lou Seaman (married 11 June 1968-divorced June 1971)

Daughter(s):

Jennifer Tighe (with Seaman)

Death Notice:

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

Category Tags:

TV Actor Film Actor American Born on August 13th Born in 1944 Born in California

Kevin's Notable Roles:

Anthony Cooper in Lost (2006)

Quotable Quotes:

"I grew up in downtown L.A. on West 7th Street near Lafayette Park. When I was 5 we moved to Pasadena. My father was a bit actor. He got me going when I was about 9 or 10 - I auditioned for something at the Pasadena Playhouse and I started playing juvenile leads." (IMDB)

"He was an amazing person who always had a smile on his face and a hot dog in his belly. (V)"

"Kevin Tighe lived a fulfilling life as an accomplished actor and was greatly loved by his fans even after his passing. (V)"

Is Mr. Kevin Tighe still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has not passed away.