News_Editor Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 'Columbo' actor Peter Falk dies at 83 2011-06-25 01:14:33 GMT+7 (ICT) Peter Falk, File photo Source: Wikipedia BEVERLY HILLS (BNO NEWS) -- Actor Peter Falk, who was best known for his role as Lieutenant Columbo in the television detective series with the same name, died on late Thursday evening. He was 83. A statement released by his family said Falk died peacefully at his home in Beverly Hills, California. It gave no details about the cause of his death, but the actor had long been suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Falk was nominated for an Academy Award twice, one for the 1960 movie 'Murder, Inc.' and another for the 1961 comedy film 'Pocketful of Miracles.' He also won five Emmy Awards, four of them for his role in 'Columbo.' Falk's final film appearance was in the 2009 movie 'American Cowslip,' bringing to an end his 50-year career. He is survived by his wife, Shera, of 34 years and two daughters from a previous marriage. -- © BNO News All rights reserved 2011-06-25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 R.I.P. Peter, I loved your great acting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 A great actor. Colombo was one of my favorite series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katabeachbum Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 RIP Peter. Columbo was a favorite of mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaiphoon Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 RIP. A great actor. Will never forget his Columbo line "Oh, there's just one more thing ...", being the killer part to his investigations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcatcher Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 "The Rumpled Detective" Wonderful actor, great series. R.I.P. Mr Falk. You gave pleasure to millions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phutoie2 Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 He (Falk) was in the war film Anzio with Robert Mitchum, one of my WW2 film favourites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnhancePlus Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Not to forget his many contributions to the iconic work of John Cassavetes - the true Independent cinema. R.I.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAWP Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 RIP Mr Falk - loved your contributions to the entertainment media. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 RIP Peter, enjoyed watching your TV movies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackdawson Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 and of course in 65's "the great race" w/ jack lemmon, tony curtis and natalie wood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leybGZjiqoE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginjag Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 A great actor. Colombo was one of my favorite series. Brilliant man, eyes glued to the screen in the U.K. every time he was on. ''and just one more thing'' always made me smile----like "" did you say it rained last Thursday? '' then he used to go from the room---good stuff will miss the humour as well as the actor. Got his coat from an Oxfam shop ? memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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