September 1, 2010
Los Angeles, CA – Today, Directors Guild of America National Executive Director Jay D. Roth and DGA Secretary-Treasurer Gil Cates made the following statements on the passing of former Screen Actors Guild National Executive Director Ken Orsatti:
"Ken was a friend, client and co-executive director. We worked together for close to twenty years. He was a man of incredible integrity, honor and loyalty who dedicated his professional life to advancing the rights of all actors. His passion, always governed by his even-handed style, was an example to me and others. My deepest condolences to his wife Patti, his family and all of SAG."
- Jay D. Roth
"As president of the DGA in the 1980s, I was fortunate to work with Ken on issues of mutual concern to our Guilds. Ken was a true labor leader, a man you could count on in the fight to protect and extend the rights of not just SAG members, but all entertainment industry workers. He will be deeply missed."
- Gil Cates