The entertainer died at 85 years old - He was determined to have Alzheimer's illness.
Joe E. Tata passed away at the age of 85.
The actor who became famous for his role as "Nat", the owner of the "Peach Pit" in the popular series "Beverly Hills", has passed away after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.
His death was announced through his personal Instagram account by his co-star in the series, Ian Ziering (Steve).
In particular, he published a photo of the actor and under it he wrote a touching message to say goodbye to his good friend.
“Over the past few months we've lost Jessica Klein, one of 90210's most prolific writers and producers, Denise Douse who played Mrs. Teasley, and now I'm very sad to say that Joe E. Goodbye has passed away. Joey was truly a god. I remember seeing him in Rockford with James Garner years before we worked together on 90210. He was the one hiding behind the bad guys in the Batman series. One of the happiest people I have ever worked with, he was so generous, so wise and so kind. We shared many stories, incredible experiences in the entertainment industry and were captivated by them. He may have been in the back of many scenes, but he was always a leader, especially for us. He showed us to appreciate this gift called 90210. My smile fades today but I enjoy fond memories. I move him from my sight to my heart, where he will remain forever. My sincere condolences to his family and friends and everyone else he was loved too. Rest in peace Joey,” she wrote.
In 2018, the actor was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, according to his daughter, Kelly, who even started a Go Fund Me account to help him financially.
Joe E. Tata was born in New York. Some of his best known roles were in 'General Hospital', 'The Outer Limits' and 'Mister Roberts'. His television career flourished in the 1970s and 1980s, but he became widely known to television audiences when he joined the cast of "Beverly Hills 90210" as the lovable owner of the Peach Pit. His last television role was on ABC's "Family's Mystery Girls," where he left off when he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's.