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117 SAG-AFTRA SPECIAL ISSUE 2025 / sagaf tra.org In a 1980 newspaper interview, he admitted "The Actors' Fund has brought the main purpose to my life." His office was decorated with memorabilia from his career, not to boast, but because, "When someone — an actor with a problem — comes in here, they know right away I'm a theater person too, and they can relax. The people who come and sit in that chair — I have all the compassion in the world for them because I have gone through the same thing." 1984 became "the year of Iggie Wolfington." April brought a special Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award "for his tireless dedication to the dignity of the professional actor through his work with The Actors' Fund of America," presented by Van Dyke. In October came a surprise retirement tribute from 500 friends and fans and two of his World War II commanding officers. And for the Screen Actors Guild Honors and Tributes Committee, there was one clear choice for the Achievement Award in December: Iggie Wolfington. In 1992, Actors' Equity presented him with its first Lucy Jordan Award, and he died 12 years later on Sept. 30, 2004. He was survived by his wife, actor Lynn Ward, and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery. Wireless benefits that work as hard as you do Union families save big on discounted plans and accessories. Plus, enjoy waived activation fees when you order a phone, tablet or smartwatch. Learn more at unionplus.org Union-exclusive savings