Author Topic: The Dead Actors Tribute Thread (Read 29425 times)

Red Beret · « **Reply #40 on:** November 9, 2021, 10:35:26 am »

Not actor related, but Lionel Blair passed away last week. Think he was 92.

Buck Pete · « **Reply #41 on:** November 9, 2021, 10:43:05 am »

Just came on to post about the passing of Dean Stockwell

Agree about Quantum Leap. Was great fun to watch back in the day and Stockwell's character "Al" was memeorable

Just looking at his movie credits and the list of heavyweight directors he has worked with is impressive. Coppola, Lumet, Altman, Hopper and Lynch to name but a few.

RIP

Ray K · « **Reply #42 on:** November 9, 2021, 11:02:34 am »

Quote from: Buck Pete on November 9, 2021, 10:43:05 am

Just came on to post about the passing of Dean Stockwell

Agree about Quantum Leap. Was great fun to watch back in the day and Stockwell's character "Al" was memeorable

Just looking at his movie credits and the list of heavyweight directors he has worked with is impressive. Coppola, Lumet, Altman, Hopper and Lynch to name but a few.

RIP

He was a kid actor also. This is him with Gene Kelly and Frank Sinatra in Anchors Aweigh.

Riquende · « **Reply #43 on:** November 9, 2021, 11:37:29 am »

Weird, I was just talking about Quantum Leap the other day. One of the few shows I would like to see a remake/update of. If you had a similar-aged lead character then they could jump between 1975 and now. Whilst possible, Sam didn't often leap to the late 70s or 80s so a lot of those events wouldn't have been done in the original series.

Anyway RIP Dean. Quite a distinctive looking guy, I remember him popping up in all sorts of shows in the 90s.

gamble · « **Reply #44 on:** November 9, 2021, 12:26:41 pm »

I came here to post about dean stockwell too. Quantum leap was one of my favourite shows growing up, and Dean stockwell appeared in a few other films and tv series from my childhood. Loved watching him. He wasn't well at all these last few years.. been a big quantum leap fan and like many others we were hoping for a reboot or something similar to make up for the unfinished feeling from the last episode but knew it wouldnt happen.

RIP Dean - really respected by other Hollywood greats.

RedSince86 · « **Reply #45 on:** November 9, 2021, 12:48:41 pm »

He was brilliant in Quantum Leap and in Battlestar Galactica.

RIP.

On Axis · « **Reply #46 on:** November 9, 2021, 01:09:37 pm »

Just watched Paris, Texas last week. RIP

Ziltoid · « **Reply #47 on:** November 9, 2021, 02:50:20 pm »

abs-ibs · « **Reply #48 on:** November 9, 2021, 05:33:04 pm »

Sad to hear about Dean Stockwell. I also loved his role in Quantum Leap. He also was Doctor Yueh in the original Dune and a weapons dealer in Beverly Hills Cop 2. But his best role was indeed Al in Quantum Leap. The button mashing cigar smoking side-kick.

RIP Dean RIP

Red Beret · « **Reply #49 on:** November 9, 2021, 07:08:52 pm »

Quote from: abs-ibs on November 9, 2021, 05:33:04 pm

Sad to hear about Dean Stockwell. I also loved his role in Quantum Leap. He also was Doctor Yueh in the original Dune and a weapons dealer in Beverly Hills Cop 2. But his best role was indeed Al in Quantum Leap. The button mashing cigar smoking side-kick.

RIP Dean RIP

I first encountered him in Dune. He's such a versatile actor, was absolutely chilling as Cavil in BSG. Was also excellent in the Langoliers. Did a lot of voice acting too - played grown up Tim Drake in Batman Forever: Return of the Joker.

Red Beret · « **Reply #50 on:** December 13, 2021, 11:57:17 am »

Not an actor, but iconic gothic author Ann Rice has passed away at 80. Creator of the vampire Lestat and the Mayfair Witches. A big loss to the genre.

Nitramdorf · « **Reply #51 on:** December 31, 2021, 07:35:48 pm »

Betty White has passed away at 99, a few days before her 100th birthday. RIP

WhereAngelsPlay · « **Reply #52 on:** December 31, 2021, 07:56:38 pm »

Quote from: Nitramdorf on December 31, 2021, 07:35:48 pm

Betty White has passed away at 99, a few days before her 100th birthday. RIP

Shame that she didn't reach a ton but she certainly made the most of her time here.

Ray K · « **Reply #53 on:** December 31, 2021, 09:22:11 pm »

RIP Betty White

Here she is in her prime on the Golden Girls, teaching a very young Jenny Lewis (later of Rilo Kiley fame) a valuable life lesson

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Skeeve · « **Reply #54 on:** January 1, 2022, 12:54:19 am »

Quote from: WhereAngelsPlay on December 31, 2021, 07:56:38 pm

Shame that she didn't reach a ton but she certainly made the most of her time here.

Clearly People magazine tempted fate and jinxed her:

https://people.com/tv/betty-white-reveals-her-secrets-to-long-happy-life-at-100-exclusive/

androulla · « **Reply #55 on:** January 2, 2022, 08:56:41 pm »

I loved watching her on The Golden Girls.

RIP Betty

Ray K · « **Reply #56 on:** January 7, 2022, 03:25:07 pm »

Sidney Poitier has died aged 94. Legend isn't enough of a word to describe him. Probably the last of the old Hollywood actors from the Golden Age.

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Stubbins · « **Reply #57 on:** January 7, 2022, 03:43:11 pm »

oh no not Sidney Poitier.

You're right Ray, legend doesn't come close. He paved the way for so many black actors who were inspired by him and followed in his footsteps.

And a man who just exuded charm and class on screen. A screen presence if you will.

Sad news to start the year.

Wild Romany Boy · « **Reply #58 on:** January 7, 2022, 03:47:13 pm »

He was a pioneer, a thoroughly nice human being and, though not above all else, an absolutely incredible actor.

If you can hold your own against Spencer Tracy, you have some talent. His career either side of that role was stellar.

May he rest.

Wabaloolah · « **Reply #59 on:** January 7, 2022, 03:49:49 pm »

RIP Sidney Potter (thanks to Grandad OFAH)

94 is one hell of an age to get to, first black person to win an Oscar. He will be one that is talked about for years to come

disgraced cake · « **Reply #60 on:** January 7, 2022, 03:57:01 pm »

Wow. Can't be many major stars of that era of Hollywood left now. RIP.

reddebs · « **Reply #61 on:** January 7, 2022, 03:58:26 pm »

Another gone from my childhood/teenage years 😔

RIP

rafathegaffa83 · « **Reply #62 on:** January 7, 2022, 03:58:28 pm »

RIP

Some classic Sidney Poitier films: In the Heat of the Night, A Raisin in the Sun, The Defiant Ones, Buck and the Preacher, Pressure Point

So… Howard Philips · « **Reply #63 on:** January 7, 2022, 05:20:39 pm »

Quote from: rafathegaffa83 on January 7, 2022, 03:58:28 pm

RIP

Some classic Sidney Poitier films: In the Heat of the Night, A Raisin in the Sun, The Defiant Ones, Buck and the Preacher, Pressure Point

Don't forget 'To Sir With Love'.

'In the heat of the night' is one of my favourite films. And what about 'Guess who's coming to dinner'?

Ray K · « **Reply #64 on:** January 7, 2022, 07:08:51 pm »

Quote from: So... Howard Phillips on January 7, 2022, 05:20:39 pm

Don't forget 'To Sir With Love'.

'In the heat of the night' is one of my favourite films. And what about 'Guess who's coming to dinner'?

All 3 released in the same year, 1967.

RedSince86 · « **Reply #65 on:** January 7, 2022, 07:18:23 pm »

What a legend Poitier, a trailblazer and some iconic roles and memorable scenes at a time when America was seeing going Black Power/Civil Rights movement growing.

What an iconic scene this is in the Greenhouse.

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Wild Romany Boy · « **Reply #66 on:** January 7, 2022, 07:36:56 pm »

Quote from: Wabaloolah on January 7, 2022, 03:49:49 pm

RIP Sidney Potter (thanks to Grandad OFAH)

94 is one hell of an age to get to, first black person to win an Oscar. He will be one that is talked about for years to come

I think he was the first black man to win an Oscar right? And first black person in a leading role?

BarryCrocker · « **Reply #67 on:** January 7, 2022, 10:34:27 pm »

Quote from: Wild Romany Boy on January 7, 2022, 07:36:56 pm

I think he was the first black man to win an Oscar right? And first black person in a leading role?

Yes. Did many things first.

People really need to watch 'Guess Who's Coming to Dinner' a game changer is portraying an interracial couple.

The Spencer Tracey speech and the Poitier's response to Tracey on what he hoped his children might become are superb.

Chakan · « **Reply #68 on:** January 10, 2022, 02:11:24 am »

RIP Bob Saget

Quite a shock, he was 65

rafathegaffa83 · « **Reply #69 on:** January 10, 2022, 02:24:50 am »

Red Beret · « **Reply #70 on:** January 10, 2022, 10:46:59 pm »

Damn, crying shame, both Saget and Poitier.

rafathegaffa83 · « **Reply #71 on:** February 2, 2022, 05:07:13 pm »

RIP Monica Vitti

Son of Spion · « **Reply #72 on:** February 23, 2022, 07:26:55 pm »

I just saw that Anna Karen, who older members might remember as playing Olive in 'On The Buses', has died aged 85 in a house fire. She was also in EastEnders too.

I used to love On The Buses.

RIP Anna.

reddebs · « **Reply #73 on:** February 23, 2022, 07:38:47 pm »

Quote from: Son of Spion on February 23, 2022, 07:26:55 pm

I just saw that Anna Karen, who older members might remember as playing Olive in 'On The Buses', has died aged 85 in a house fire. She was also in EastEnders too.

I used to love On The Buses.

RIP Anna.

We still do 😂

RIP Anna

Son of Spion · « **Reply #74 on:** February 23, 2022, 10:30:12 pm »

Quote from: reddebs on February 23, 2022, 07:38:47 pm

We still do 😂

RIP Anna

Yep, it's still good today. We sometimes catch on late night telly. Classic stuff.

Riquende · « **Reply #75 on:** February 24, 2022, 01:27:20 am »

On the Buses is... problematic today. One of the movies has a plot where women dare to think they can drive buses and the men are actually cast as the heroes of the piece for fighting back. If you can separate the jokes from the politics then fair play (much of the Carry On series is in the same boat).

That said, what a horrible way to go. When I saw she'd passed in her 80s I assumed natural causes. Awful stuff.

Buck Pete · « **Reply #76 on:** February 24, 2022, 01:44:52 pm »

Aww RIP. Grind it out until your 85 then pass away in such horrible circumstances

On the Buses is....Funny as fook even today. Won't be long before they wont even be allowed to put in on the box anymore. Mores the pity.

Arthur referring to Olive as a "stupid great lump" as she scoffs a jar of pickled onions in bed is legendary.

[new username under construction] · « **Reply #77 on:** February 25, 2022, 11:21:44 am »

Not an Actor but The Amazing Johnathan has died, known as a magician and prankster, he made a documentary a couple of years back about him dying, no one believed it. Guess he wasn't lying :/ RIP

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/amazing-johnathan-edward-szeles-death-cause-tributes-b2021709.html

rafathegaffa83 · « **Reply #78 on:** March 13, 2022, 09:24:44 pm »

William Hurt has died

TipTopKop · « **Reply #79 on:** March 13, 2022, 10:24:54 pm »

Incredible actor. Huge loss.