Three Great Character Actors Gone in One Sad Weekend
Summary
The traditional logic that says "famous people always die in threes" was backed up with a vengeance this past weekend as we lost a trio of talented, prolific, and well-admired character actors. Don Knotts, Darren McGavin, and Dennis Weaver all passed away over the weekend, which is sad news for movie fans the world over. We take solace in the fact that each man was more than 80 years of age when he died, and also that they all left behind a whole lot of movie-land memories. Back to Article
The traditional logic that says "famous people always die in threes" was backed up with a vengeance this past weekend as we lost a trio of talented, prolific, and well-admired character actors. Don Knotts, Darren McGavin, and Dennis Weaver all passed away over the weekend, which is sad news for movie fans the world over. We take solace in the fact that each man was more than 80 years of age when he died, and also that they all left behind a whole lot of movie-land memories. Back to Article
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on Feb 28 2006 10:21 AM This usually hapens once a year and happens near end of winter and beginning of Spring... There's always a couple shockers a year, but I never wanted Don Knotts to die... One of the funniest actors out there. (Reply to this) |
on Feb 28 2006 10:28 AM In reply to this comment (#831566) Yes, especially when he teamed up with Tim Conway. I'll always remember Dennis Weaver for Duel and McGavin for A Chriatmas Story. Three great performers who'll stand the test of time. (Reply to this) |
on Mar 01 2006 08:04 AM [b]NOTAFINGER!!![/b] all will be missed... :( (Reply to this) |
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on Mar 02 2006 01:22 PM I always liked McGavin, and Knotts so that sucks, at least they lived into their 80's. (Reply to this) |
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