R.I.P Harry Dean Stanton

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Harry Dean Stanton, Rest In Peace

I woke up this morning go the news of Harry Dean Stanton’s death at the age of 91. A perennial scene stealer whose  weathered face and sunken eyes were hard to miss, he appeared in too many movies to count. I loved his reliability and ability to imbue oddball characters with charm and memorability, I can’t say I ever saw him make a misstep as an actor. So while it’s a sad loss to the industry, this fine actor has left us with a fine catalogue of performances to revisit time and time again and ensure that his talents live on.

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R.I.P Roger Moore

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It is with sadness that I do this tribute to Roger Moore, who has died at the age of 89. As a big Bond fan, Moore is a big icon of mine who essayed the part of 007 for the longest time and most films. His slightly lighter and suave touch was charming throughout. He was in countless other great movies, but for me he’ll always be Bond. May he rest in peace as a stylish and cultured gentleman.

R.I.P Powers Boothe

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Powers Boothe

I was saddened to read of the passing of Powers Boothe at the age of 68 today. For me, he was the essence of a character actor. He was the guy who would pop up in movies and with usually a short amount of time, make his presence felt. He was a dab hand at villain roles and I always enjoyed seeing him in a movie. Thanks for all the great movies and roles you had Powers Boothe. This post is a tribute to his greatness that will be missed.

R.I.P Bill Paxton

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Bill Paxton

I am currently on a break, but after hearing of the passing of Bill Paxton at the age of 61, I had to do a post as a tribute to him. Paxton for me was always a fun actor to watch, he had a certain energy that burned across the screen. That is what I will miss the most about him, his very presence was welcomed whenever I saw it. It is a sad day and though he is gone, his memory will still be there through the movies he made. Rest in Peace Bill Paxton. May your spirit live on through your work for many years.

R.I.P John Hurt

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John Hurt

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.

R.I.P Carrie Fisher

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Carrie Fisher

I am deeply saddened to hear of the death of Carrie Fisher, days after she suffered a heart attack. She was taken too young at the age of only 60. I am in complete shock I must say as this is a big loss. For me, she will always be the resourceful Princess Leia in the Star Wars movies. I admired her frankness in her admittance to suffering from depression and drug addiction in the past, she truly was open about it and never shied away from it. While I am very sad to hear of her passing, I take comfort in knowing that her legacy in film is secured and her spirit will live on.

R.I.P Prince

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Prince

I’ve just read the news of the death of musical legend Prince at the age of 57. I’m am so shocked by this news. Prince was a real icon of music who burned himself into pop culture. With his mastery of instruments, massive voice, outrageous dress sense and button-pushing lyrics, he was one in a million. A true visionary who did things his way and crossed genres with finesse and style. I’m choosing to remember the amazing talent of this man, despite the sadness. Prince will be missed for his superb talent.

R.I.P Alan Rickman

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Alan Rickman

I just read of the sad passing of actor Alan Rickman at the age of 69 from cancer. It really makes me sad as I was a big fan of his work. He had such a presence, wit and dedication to his craft that is evident in his work. And no one can forget his mellifluous voice that was music to the ears. Although it is very sad news, I am choosing to remember the illustrious highlights of his career that will live on for years to come. May this truly great actor rest in peace.

R.I.P David Bowie

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David Bowie

I was shocked and saddened to hear this morning of the passing of musical legend David Bowie. He was a true artist who exuded talent from every pore and has a legacy that will live on forever. This is a little tribute to a true icon of music that changed the game many times and below I’ve featured a video clip of one of his songs that I always enjoyed. R.I.P David Bowie.

 

R.I.P Wes Craven

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Wes Craven

I was so sad when I just read that Wes Craven had passed away at the age of 76 after battling brain cancer. His movies where so influential on the horror genre, from A Nightmare on Elm Street to the Scream series. Although I’m deeply saddened by the news, I know that I can at least remember the horror maestro through his consummate work as a director and that his films and legacy will live on. Rest in Peace Wes Craven and thanks for all the movies you gave us.