I worked with Itzin a number of times in the 80s. He was always interesting, great to work with, and was a part of some of the greatest dressing-room conversations I've ever taken part in.
He'd had some health problems over the past few years, but I texted him the day the Whew! episode re-aired in November. He was surprised they were airing it again. I asked him if the TV he won worked well. "It did! For many years. Now long retired."
I hadn't seen him in person in nearly 40 years, but he was always a welcome presence when he showed up on teevee. Many of the people we worked with in common celebrated him on social media today, and he deserved it. I'll miss him.
--Dave Sikula