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Kellanved Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Mar-29-04 04:26 AM
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R.I.P. Sir Peter Ustinov ,a great actor and man
Edited on Mon Mar-29-04 04:26 AM by Kellanved
Just announced: he died sunday at age 82.


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gorrister Donating Member (145 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Mar-29-04 04:29 AM
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1. loved him in "Logan's Run"
n/t
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OldEurope Donating Member (654 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Mar-29-04 04:34 AM
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2. This is sad.
O8)
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VOX Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Mar-29-04 05:51 AM
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3. A fine actor and a very, very funny man...
In an interview, Ustinov once described how it was to work with Olivier in "Spartacus." It was an absolute riot, and he included a dead-on impression of Sir Larry.

This man will be deeply missed.
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no_hypocrisy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Mar-29-04 08:06 AM
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7. I saw that on the PBS retrospective of Jack Paar, "I Kid You Not".
Ustinov was quite a raconteur and wit. What a loss.
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xchrom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Mar-29-04 05:59 AM
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4. that is sad news
i just adored him.
we will miss you sir.
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FlashHarry Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Mar-29-04 07:53 AM
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5. A long, well-lived life.
When I lived near Geneva, I used to see him on Swiss TV. It was amazing; the guy spoke fluent French and German and was witty in both! The closest we've got in the current generation would probably be Stephen Fry.

R.I.P.
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MaineDem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Mar-29-04 07:59 AM
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6. Grand Prix du Roc
His album, "Grand Prix of Gibralter", is one of the greatest things I've ever heard. If you're a racing fan you should try and find it.

RIP, SIr Peter!
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RFKHumphreyObama Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Mar-29-04 08:20 AM
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8. How sad
We have lost a wonderful actor, director and producer. My thoughts, prayers, condolences and sympathies to all who knew and loved him.

As a side note, Peter Ustinov was the TV interviewer that Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was on her way to meet when she was assassinated by her two bodyguards
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Screaming Lord Byron Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Mar-29-04 08:59 AM
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9. Yeah, a great loss.
Still, he had a good run.
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supernova Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Mar-29-04 09:24 AM
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10. "Blackbeard's Ghost" is the first thing I remember with him
I loved him a lot. I had the album with all the dialog on it from the movie.

What a magnificent voice, full of inflections and intonations. He's the first actor I remember appreciating for his craft.

RIP, Peter. :cry:
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arwalden Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Mar-29-04 09:35 AM
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11. He'll Always Be "Hercule Poirot" To Me
One of my favorite portrayals was in "Evil Under The Sun" (1982).
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