Steven Furst’s role on Babylon 5 was a remarkable example of a sci-fi sidekick

Science fiction television is filled with fan-favorite characters, but behind every lead hero is their assistant. They’re often present in the background, usually only ever get a first name, and the role might propel their portrayer into minor fame on the comic con celebrity circuit, long after the show has ended. Stephen Furst’s Vir Cotto was one such character in the science fiction show Babylon 5, but over the course of the story, he became so much more than that: an example of where even background characters have incredible importance to the bigger picture.

Furst passed away earlier this week from complications related to diabetes, according to his Facebook page. He had a long acting resume, appearing in films such as Animal House,...

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