Originally Posted By Disneyland55 I just heard that actor Paul Gleason passed away today. I didn't catch how he died. He appeared in over 60 films, including the Breakfast Club (he played the principal) and Die Hard.
Originally Posted By Disneyland55 Ok he died of lung cancer. Here is an article about it. <a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/news/local/states/california/northern_california/14690208.htm" target="_blank">http://www.mercurynews.com/mld /mercurynews/news/local/states/california/northern_california/14690208.htm</a> I think there is a mistake in the article though. It says he was 67 years old. But he was born on May 4th 1944, so wouldn't he have been 62? Here is is filmography: <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0322339/" target="_blank">http://www.imdb.com/name/nm032 2339/</a> I enjoyed him in "Not Another Teen Movie."
Originally Posted By wonderingalice Fun actor... What a shame to lose him at such a young age. I just saw him on a Bravo countdown of the 100 Funniest Movies - he was talking about "Trading Places." Rest easy Principal Vernon...
Originally Posted By Labuda Oh, wow. RIP, Mr. G. Loved you in the movies, ad it was a pleasure to be serenaded by you whe we foud you in the hotel during Scott Stein's bar mitzvah. First time I ever heard "Mack the Knife" as far as I recall, and I still love that song! For that, I thank you.
Originally Posted By TALL Disney Guy I didn't even know who he was until The Daily Buzz said "The Breakfast Club". I loved him in that...sorry to hear of his passing.
Originally Posted By mele Aw, how sad. He always played such a great jerk. I think we'll watch a couple of his movies tonight.
Originally Posted By wahooskipper "Now thats it! I'm gonna be right outside those doors. Next time I have to come in here, I'm crackin' skulls." RIP Vernon.
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan He was great in 'Die Hard' as the wanna-be macho, loud-mouthed, dim-witted police chief. "We're gonna need some more FBI guys, I think."
