i know ... its no spoiler, but i have to post this and pay tribute to him (he made my childhood): Peter Falk died last night in Beverly Hills. He was 83 and best known for his role als Inspector Columbo.
TMZ reports:
Peter Falk -- star of the TV show "Columbo" -- died last night ... TMZ has learned.
Falk -- who suffered from Alzheimer's disease -- was 83.
A rep for the family tells TMZ, "Peter Falk, 83-year-old Academy Award nominee and star of television series, 'Columbo', died peacefully at his Beverly Hills home in the evening of June 23, 2011."
The rep continued, "Peter Falk is survived by his wife, Shera, of 34 years and two daughters from a previous marriage."
In addition to "Columbo," Falk starred in "Princess Bride," "Brigadoon" and "The Great Race."
Peter's wife, Shera and daughter Catherine were locked in a legal battle in 2009 over the creation of a conservatorship for Peter and who would control it. In the end, the judge appointed Shera conservator.
Sorry to hear that. RIP sir.
ReplyDeleteNobody could read a story about fencing, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, monsters, chases, escapes, true love and miracles like him. I will miss that trenchcoat and the man who wore it so well.
ReplyDeleteHe was amazing in Wings of Desire playing a version of himself that was a former Angel. Columbo will always remind me of Sunday afternoons because there was always Mr Falk in his trenchcoat solving crimes on the tV. RIP Peter
ReplyDeleteHe brought some of my favourite characters and stories to life too, sad that he's gone.
ReplyDeleteRIP , loved u in Princess Bride, one of my favourite movies of all time, u will be missed
ReplyDeleteUsed to watch the Columbo reruns as a kid on channel 5. Loved that a genius didn't have to look like a superhero :) RIP
ReplyDeleteIt's always sad seeing another great one go. I remember seeing him for the first time years ago in the Great Race. I watched Columbo every week when it was running. Rest In Peace Peter Falk.Your talent entertained many people for years.
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