Originally Posted By DlandDug Peter Falk has died at 83. He was diagnosed with Alzheimers in 2007, and had been out of the public eye ever since. He is best remembered for Columbo on TV, but is also well known for playing the gentle grandfather who reads the story in The Princess Bride. <a href="http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118039074?refCatId=14" target="_blank">http://www.variety.com/article...CatId=14</a>
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb Rest in peace Sir, the last few years must have been tough. Just one more thing: thanks for all the years of entertainment.
Originally Posted By 999HAUNTS I was just going to post this. I so loved him in Great Race, and the Princess Bride would not have been the same without him.
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan I loved him in "Murder By Death" and "The In-Laws." Rest in peace. : (
Originally Posted By Manfried The man reinvented trench coats with "Columbo" and took a ton of pies in the face in "The Great Race" and as the story reading grandfather was terrific. Rest in peace Peter Falk.
Originally Posted By skinnerbox "Push the button, Max!" I love you, Max. I love you, Columbo. I will never forget you. Peace.
Originally Posted By WestWind I only remember him as Columbo ... really enjoyed that show. Good bye Columbo
Originally Posted By ecdc >>I loved him in "Murder By Death"<< Anyone who's a fan of hardboiled detectives in old-time radio or movies, knows just how much fun he had with this. Every line was spot on.
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan >>And don't forget the cabbie in Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World. << Oh yeah! Him and Rochester.
Originally Posted By HRM Mr Falk's passing brings bittersweet memories as his Columbo character was one of my father's favorites. My father passed 2 years ago, and also had entered into the beginning stages of dementia. A horrible disease that takes loved ones from us in more ways than just physical.
Originally Posted By brotherdave How sad. So many great roles that made me laugh or smile or think... A true talent from another era. "Hey Professor!"...Then getting pummeled by pies in The Great Race is one of the funniest scenes ever filmed.
Originally Posted By skinnerbox ^^ Nope. Larry Storch who played Texas Jack, and Marvin Kaplan who played Frisbee are still alive.
Originally Posted By disney pete oh i did not see this anywhere sad to hear i grew up watching columbo and loved him in princess bride R.I.P Peter
