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Title: Ricardo Montalban dies at 88
Post by: Chris on January 14, 2009, 04:05:15 PM: (http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h319/spike097/Ricardo_Montalban.jpg)

LOS ANGELES â€“ Ricardo Montalban, the Mexican-born actor who became a star in splashy MGM musicals and later as the wish-fulfilling Mr. Roarke in TV's "Fantasy Island," died Wednesday morning at his home, a city councilman said. He was 88.

Montalban had been a star in Mexican movies when MGM brought him to Hollywood in 1946. He was cast in the leading role opposite Esther Williams in "Fiesta." He also starred with the swimming beauty in "On an Island with You" and "Neptune's Daughter."

A later generation knew Montalban as the faintly mysterious, white-suited Mr. Roarke, who presided over an island resort where visitors were able to fulfill their lifelong dreams. "Fantasy Island" received high ratings for most of its 1978-1984 span on ABC television and still appears in reruns.

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Title: Re: Ricardo Montalban dies at 88
Post by: Chris_ on January 14, 2009, 04:07:11 PM: Oh noo --- how sad!

Prayers for the family -- RIP Mr. Montalban
Title: Re: Ricardo Montalban dies at 88
Post by: Chris on January 14, 2009, 04:09:06 PM: Sad news.

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Title: Re: Ricardo Montalban dies at 88
Post by: thundley4 on January 14, 2009, 04:09:13 PM: Khannnnn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! RIP.
Title: Re: Ricardo Montalban dies at 88
Post by: asdf2231 on January 14, 2009, 04:17:13 PM: Hell.

:(
Title: Re: Ricardo Montalban dies at 88
Post by: jinxmchue on January 14, 2009, 04:25:50 PM: Quote from: asdf2231 on January 14, 2009, 04:17:13 PM
Hell.

:(

No. Not Hell. He was a very devout Christian (Roman Catholic). That needs to be pointed out as the liberal media will undoubtedly ignore his faith.

We've lost a great actor, but Heaven has gained a giant of a saint. RIP, Mr. Montalban, and we thank you.
Title: Re: Ricardo Montalban dies at 88
Post by: BlueStateSaint on January 14, 2009, 05:24:40 PM: Quote from: jinxmchue on January 14, 2009, 04:25:50 PM
No. Not Hell. He was a very devout Christian (Roman Catholic). That needs to be pointed out as the liberal media will undoubtedly ignore his faith.

We've lost a great actor, but Heaven has gained a giant of a saint. RIP, Mr. Montalban, and we thank you.

H5 for pointing that out, jinx. He did several specials for Mother Angelica's EWTN Global Catholic Network channel.

He's not going to get the gig welcoming the Elect to Heaven (like Fantasy Island), however . . .
Title: Re: Ricardo Montalban dies at 88
Post by: Lord Undies on January 14, 2009, 05:28:15 PM: RIP. Thanks for the "rich Corinthian leather".
Title: Re: Ricardo Montalban dies at 88
Post by: Airwolf on January 14, 2009, 08:26:25 PM: RIP Sir. You were one of the greats.

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Title: Re: Ricardo Montalban dies at 88
Post by: Hawkgirl on January 14, 2009, 08:47:26 PM: I loved Fantasy Island as a kid....eventhough I found some of the storylines a bit creepy.
Title: Re: Ricardo Montalban dies at 88
Post by: Duke Nukum on January 14, 2009, 10:21:28 PM: RIP Mr. Roarke

We lost two very eloquent actors today.