Cliff Simon (1962-2021)

Cliff SimonWe’re sad to report the passing of Cliff Simon, the actor who brought one of SG-1’s archenemies, Ba’al, to life.

Simon passed away in a kite boarding accident on March 9, 2021, in Topanga, California.

He was born September 7, 1962, in Johannesburg, South Africa, and began his acting career in 1991. His Stargate debut was in the Season 5 episode “Summit, Part 1” (2001) and he last appeared in the movie Continuum (2008).

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