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I was deeply saddened to read of the passing of the iconic John Hurt at the age of 77. He was an acting that I highly admired for his presence and of course that gravelly voice. Just looking over his film credits, he was extremely prolific and successful. He really made his mark of cinema and audiences, and I will remember him for that. For me, he was a class act all around and his appearance in movies were always ones I enjoyed. May his soul rest in pace and his wonderful memory live on through his movies.
simpledimple said:
May his soul rest in peace!
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vinnieh said:
Yes, he was an amazing man.
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beetleypete said:
Lots of good tributes around today, V, including yours.
He was a great actor. And also a very nice man, it always seemed.
He became something of a local hero here too, after coming to live in Norfolk.
Best wishes, Pete.
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vinnieh said:
It’s so sad, what a guy he was. I mean, just looking at the movies he appeared in, he was something special.
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beetleypete said:
It’s a shame that he didn’t get ten more years, but he left a great legacy behind him.
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vinnieh said:
What a legacy to leave behind.
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fragglerocking said:
Another one of our best actors, sad day. đŸ˜¦
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vinnieh said:
He was truly one of the best. Will miss that distinctive voice.
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fragglerocking said:
I saw him first in The Naked Civil Servant back in ’75, a stand-out, captivating performance.
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vinnieh said:
I can honestly say, I never saw him give a bad performance.
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fragglerocking said:
me neither.
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vanbytheriver said:
You never saw his face, but his performance as the Elephant Man…remarkable ! It’s the one I will remember. And maybe…that scene in Alien.
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vinnieh said:
The Elephant Man is heart wrenching stuff, made more so by his performance in it. And that scene in Alien is the definition of iconic.
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kmSalvatore said:
wow, another year starting off badly.. MTM and now John Hurt…
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vinnieh said:
I know, hope this year doesn’t become like 2016.
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kmSalvatore said:
đŸ˜¢me too V
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badblokebob said:
He had so many great, iconic roles — most actors would be pretty special if they had one or two parts as memorable as his, and he’s got like a dozen. One of the best-ever voices, too. He’ll be sorely missed.
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vinnieh said:
It is hard to chose a favourite role, because he was good in just about anything. And you couldn’t have asked for a better or more engaging voice!
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Richard said:
Incredible man!
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vinnieh said:
One of the best! The world of cinema is a sadder place without him.
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Keith said:
Sad indeed. I had just finished watching him in “Jackie” when I read the news. Sigh…
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vinnieh said:
It’s so sad. At least he leaves a great legacy behind him.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
The Elephant Man was the first movie I saw with him and even though evwas unrecognizable, he left a lasting impression on me.
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vinnieh said:
That was a haunting performance.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Incredible.
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vinnieh said:
I literally cried so much watching that film. The way he was treated was horrible.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
I’ve only been able to watch it once because I got so emotional.đŸ˜
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vinnieh said:
It does have that sort of powerful impact
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Rincewind said:
What an amazing man . He truly did such a varied choices as am actor. Elephant man, just wow! And of course being silly and reprising his chestburster in Spaceballs.
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vinnieh said:
He was exceptionally varied and versatile. There was always an aura of class about what he did.
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Purpleanais said:
So sad. RIP
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vinnieh said:
A great legend has left us too soon.
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Jason said:
“Great men are forged in fire. It is the privilege of lesser men to light the flame.” the War Doctor from Doctor Who. R.i.P. John Hurt. Another great actor gone….
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vinnieh said:
I love that quote. He was a major talent and it hurts that he’s no longer with us.
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Jay said:
Sad face đŸ˜¦
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vinnieh said:
Indeed, it’s a sad time losing such a talent.
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ninvoid99 said:
He will be missed as he’s one of my favorites. He’s never given a bad performance no matter how flawed or poorly written his characters can be. Plus, I love the fact that he’s done cameo for 2 Mel Brooks films. One as Jesus Christ and the other parodying his death in Alien. He’s crossed over many generations which is I think is key to an actor’s longevity and brilliance. We may know him for this role or that role or playing Ollivander in the Harry Potter movies. He’s just done so much that anyone wishes they could do. R.I.P. John.
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vinnieh said:
You are so right, I never saw him give a bad performance. He had a real knack for being amazing even if the movie wasn’t. He achieved so much.
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keepsmealive said:
You said it all. RIP.
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vinnieh said:
It still hasn’t quite sunken in that he’s no longer with us.
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In My Cluttered Attic said:
Wonderful actor and a class act. A perfect gentleman which is rare in La La Land. Will definitely be missed by many.
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vinnieh said:
Yes he was always so humble and classy. A real gentleman and major talent whose presence will be missed.
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In My Cluttered Attic said:
Need more people like him. He was very real and understood life and the business extremely well. In fact, like few people do.
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vinnieh said:
He was a great and his status will always be there. What a treasure he was.
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John Charet said:
Great post đŸ™‚ It is very sad that John Hurt died đŸ˜¦ He was great in The Elephant Man, Alien and many others. I also thought he was great in Sam Peckinpah’s final film The Osterman Weekend. If you have not seen it check it out đŸ™‚ John Hurt is a true talent that will definitely be missed đŸ˜¦ Anyway, keep up the great work as always đŸ™‚
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vinnieh said:
He was a true legend in every sense of the word. His very absence leaves a huge void in cinema.
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Khalid Rafi said:
Such a massive loss to cinema. He always left his mark, whether it was through his smaller roles or lead performances. Was watching him just the other day in Jackie.
R.I.P
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vinnieh said:
A huge loss. He was an amazing actor, he was continuously good in almost everything he was in. A class act.
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abbiosbiston said:
Such a terrible loss to the acting world.
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vinnieh said:
Indeed, his gravitas and voice will be sorely missed.
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