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One of the absolute greats, the range of his iconic work is incredible. I hope he is having a great time re-uniting with Peter Cushing. Both, true gentlemen.
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This kind of took me out of my vacation when Cindy read this on her phone and told me about it. I joked, "He'll be back". A bit callous, but he seemed to have a nice dry sense of humor about his career, so I think he wouldn't mind.
One of the last great horror icons. They kind of broke the mold with him, Cushing and Price.
RIP.
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RIP Sir Christopher. Thank you for being here during this portion of human history, both for your humanity and for the legacy of film masterpieces you leave behind.Comment
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Will surely be missed an icon of Hammer horror classics, wonder if any TV stations will have a Hammer
Christopher Lee mini movie marathon, like Horror of Dracula and the Mummy. Now I wish I picked up
the Distinctive Dummies Lee Mummy.Comment
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I heard back in the 70's he was considered to play opposite Tom Baker in a Doctor Who theatrical movie.
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What saddens me, is that he was our last link to that generation. The last witness.
It's a bit like WWII veterans. As long as you can still talk to actual witnesses, you feel the connection so much better.
Lee was the last actor to "tell you all about it"..
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"When things are at their darkest, it's a brave man that can kick back and party."Comment
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peter Jackson posted a really nice tribute to Lee
"It is with tremendous sadness that I learnt of the passing of Sir Christopher Lee. He was 93 years old, had not been in his usual good health for some time, but his spirit remained, as always, indomitable.
Christopher spoke seven languages; he was in every sense, a man of the world; well versed in art, politics, literature, history and science. He was scholar, a singer, an extraordinary raconteur and of course, a marvelous actor. One of my favourite things to do whenever I came to London would be to visit with Christopher and Gitte where he would regale me for hours with stories about his extraordinary life. I loved to listen to them and he loved to tell them – they were made all the more compelling because they were true – stories from his time with the SAS, through the Second World War, to the Hammer Horror years and later, his work with Tim Burton – of which he was enormously proud.
I was lucky enough to work with Chris on five films all told and it never ceased to be a thrill to see him on set. I remember him saying on my 40th Birthday (he was 80 at the time), “You’re half the man I am”. Being half the man Christopher Lee is, is more than I could ever hope for. He was a true gentleman, in an era that no longer values gentleman.
I grew up loving Christopher Lee movies. For most of my life I was enthralled by the great iconic roles he not only created – but continued to own decades later. But somewhere along the way Christopher Lee suddenly, and magically, dissolved away and he became my friend, Chris. And I loved Chris even more.
There will never be another Christopher Lee. He has a unique place in the history of cinema and in the hearts of millions of fans around the world.
The world will be a lesser place without him in it.
My deepest sympathies to Gitte and to his family and friends.
Rest in peace, Chris.
An icon of cinema has passed into legend"Comment
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Rest In Peace Mr. Lee. Thank you.Comment
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TCM is running a tribute marathon on Monday:
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^ I was just about to post that--TCM began showing it's customary, poignant "Remembers" tribute, as well.WANTED: Dick Grayson SI trousers; gray AJ Mustang horse; vintage RC Batman (Bruce Wayne) head; minty Wolfman tights; mint Black Knight sword; minty Launcelot boots; Lion Rock (pale) Dracula & Mummy heads; Lion Rock Franky squared boots; Wayne Foundation blue furniture; Flash Gordon/Ming (10") unbroken holsters; CHiPs gloved arms; POTA T2 tan body; CTVT/vintage Friar Tuck robes, BBP TZ Burgess Meredith glasses.Comment
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