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Peter Falk, TV's "Columbo," is dead at 83
« on: June 24, 2011, 01:40:01 PM »
Peter Falk, TV's "Columbo," is dead at 83

By  David Riedel


(CBS) A family spokesman confirmed to CBS News that actor Peter Falk died in Los Angeles Thursday night. He was 83.

The "Columbo" star won four Emmy Awards for his portrayal of the cigar-chomping detective who always looked as if he'd just rolled out of bed. Falk played Columbo on television regularly from 1971 to 1978 and then sporadically from 1989 until 2003. He won his first Emmy in 1962 for outstanding single performance by an actor in a leading role for an episode of "The Dick Powell Theatre" (1961).

Falk also had starring roles in his friend John Cassavetes' films "Husbands" and "A Woman Under the Influence" and starred with Cassavetes in Elaine May's 1976 film "Mikey and Nicky." He was nominated twice for the best supporting actor Oscar, for "Murder, Inc." and "Pocketful of Miracles."

In recent years, Falk suffered from Alzheimer's disease. In 2009, he was placed in a conservatorship. He is survived by his wife, Shera, of 34 years, and two daughters from a previous marriage.

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-31749_162-20074112-10391698.html

OH NO! I just heard this on the radio.  :(

R.I.P. Coumbo


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Re: Peter Falk, TV's "Columbo," is dead at 83
« Reply #1 on: June 24, 2011, 02:17:43 PM »

He may be best known for 'Columbo', but this role is how I'll always remember him.

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Re: Peter Falk, TV's "Columbo," is dead at 83
« Reply #2 on: June 24, 2011, 02:53:52 PM »
Quote from: DefiantSix on June 24, 2011, 02:17:43 PM

He may be best known for 'Columbo', but this role is how I'll always remember him.

'As you wish.'


One of my favorite movies.

RIP Peter you will be missed.
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Re: Peter Falk, TV's "Columbo," is dead at 83
« Reply #3 on: June 24, 2011, 04:04:28 PM »
Oh I loved him!  Rest in Peace.  He wrote a book a few years ago, called "Just One More Thing."  It's just a collection of stories from his life.  He writes like he's sitting with you on a barstool, just shootin the breeze.  I recommend it, it's a good read. 
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Re: Peter Falk, TV's "Columbo," is dead at 83
« Reply #4 on: June 24, 2011, 04:09:18 PM »
I always liked Peter Falk.

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Re: Peter Falk, TV's "Columbo," is dead at 83
« Reply #5 on: June 24, 2011, 04:18:04 PM »
RIP Columbo. Say hello to Patrick for us.
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Re: Peter Falk, TV's "Columbo," is dead at 83
« Reply #6 on: June 24, 2011, 06:10:23 PM »
He was a force in an era of broadcast TV. I use to watch him.

RIP.
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Re: Peter Falk, TV's "Columbo," is dead at 83
« Reply #7 on: June 24, 2011, 08:18:49 PM »
He told me the story of The Princess Bride when I was five years old and sick in bed. I demanded there be no "mushy stuff" but in the end, I relented.
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Re: Peter Falk, TV's "Columbo," is dead at 83
« Reply #8 on: June 24, 2011, 08:34:45 PM »
RIP  :(
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Re: Peter Falk, TV's "Columbo," is dead at 83
« Reply #9 on: June 24, 2011, 10:29:48 PM »
RIP. It looks like Alzheimer's is claiming so many people. This has been a sad time lately. We just found out that a relative who lives out of state died. It was so sudden it threw us for a loop.
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Re: Peter Falk, TV's "Columbo," is dead at 83
« Reply #10 on: June 24, 2011, 10:35:03 PM »
Are they sure he isn't "mostly dead", instead of "all dead"?  Or have they already gone through his pockets to look for loose change?

I know, we need a miracle worker.  What about that miracle worker that the King's stinking son fired?  I wonder what he's doing these days? :fuelfire:
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