Mr. Ambien Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Was hoping this was a hoax. http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2015/06/11/sir-christopher-lee-dead-at-3-according-to-death-certificate/ Sir Christopher Lee, the deep-voiced dramatic actor known to several generations for his portrayal of villains in "Dracula," "James Bond" and "Lord of the Rings" movies, has died. He was 93. The news of Lee’s June 7 death was first reported by the U.K.’s Telegraph, which published his death certificate. His wife waited to go public with the news of his death in order to have time to inform family members, according to The Guardian. Lee had an illustrious military career before he became known in the acting world. He voluntarily enlisted in the military and served in the Royal Air Force and Special Forces for five years during World War II. Poor eyesight prevented him becoming a pilot, and he served as an intelligence officer in North Africa and Italy. In 1947, Lee first tried his hand at acting. With his 6-foot-4-inch, towering frame, it didn't take long for Lee's career to take off and by 1952 he'd landed a role in the Oscar-nominated film "Moulin Rouge." His career took off from there, and he appeared in more than 250 movies, but for many was forever known as the vampire Count Dracula in a slew of "Hammer Horror" movies — the gory, gothic thrillers churned out by the British studio in the 1950s and 1960s that became hugely popular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicklas Bo Hunter Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Very sad.The man lived a long life though that's all you can hope for. Rip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliboy Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Awesome actor!! Will be remembered and missed!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUPERTKBD Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 I know that he's best known as Dracula, but for me, he'll always be Saruman. RIP Ser Christopher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejazz97 Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Going to miss his metal band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugor Hill Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 The scene would've been much better if they had taken out 90% of the dialogue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejazz97 Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Star Wars I, II, and III would've been much better if they had taken out 90% of the dialogue. FTFY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 I never get upset or sad when people I don't know or have ever met pass away. Don't need to co-opt my sadness by attaching it to others who have been directly affected by it. That said, I'm actually saddened by this. I remember prior to The Hobbit films being made, he mentioned that he may not reprise his role because flying was too difficult for him. My first thought was, "Come on, really?" Then I looked at his age and remembered my grandparents who passed away in their 90s and thought "My grandparents were in pretty rough shape throughout their mid 80s and 90s. Him saying that he finds flying too difficult is more than acceptable." He really lived a long and fruitful life. Was married to the same woman for 54 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugor Hill Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 FTFY And VI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhippy Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Such a loss Played Sherlock and Mycroft. Was a spy Killed anyone in his way in 2 different wars Put out a heavy metal album in his 90's...yes in his 90's he was more metal than most metal bands Was The Emperor Was Dracula Spoke like 8 different languages Was Sarauman Like seriously...this guy has been acting since the 40's or some such thing. And now he's gone, Sean Connery and Harrison Ford are next and we're STILL stuck with the frigging Kardashians. Not only stuck with them, but they're now reproducing There is no hope any more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejazz97 Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 And VI No... VI was fine... Anyway, I mentioned this above, but the guy had a metal band: The world has lost a legend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimberWolf Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 From real British spy that helped inspire Ian Flemming to awesome iconic actor. The man was a badass that probably beat the crap out of death on the way out. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox Mulder Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 RIP Sir Christopher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMapleLaughs Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Easily my fav old Bond movie. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heretic Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 RIP Sir Christopher Lee, RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbone909 Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Very sad news , RIP Mr. Lee , a life lived well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimberWolf Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 "Pierce Brosnan was by far the best and closest to the character." Well, I guess that's that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShakyWalton Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 He now joins his friend Peter Cushing who passed in the 90s..if you saw any old British horror flick it was always Lee and Cushing...RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmANHj8Tn7A You know he has to be going to Heaven, because Hell would be afraid he would take over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Korea Bob.Loblaw Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Such a loss Played Sherlock and Mycroft. Was a spy Killed anyone in his way in 2 different wars Put out a heavy metal album in his 90's...yes in his 90's he was more metal than most metal bands Was The Emperor Was Dracula Spoke like 8 different languages Was Sarauma There is no hope any more I don't think he killed anyone during wartime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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