An great actor with one of the most recognizable deliveries and some of the most unique mannerisms ever has died.
Peter Falk “died peacefully” at his home in Beverly Hills late yesterday evening, according to a statement released by his friend and attorney Larry Larson. The cause of death was not released, but court documents from 2008 suggest that he may have been suffering from Alzheimer’s. He was 83.
The veteran actor performed on both the screen and stage, but is probably most known for his role as TV’s Lt. Columbo. Wearing his trademarked raincoat, Columbo would always seem to be absent-minded before nailing the bad guys with his line “just one more thing.”
But this writer most fondly remembers Falk as the Grandpa who reads his grandson the tale in The Princess Bride. Something about Falk just seemed to speak to assurance and humility.
Twitter has reacted strongly to Falk’s passing, as much of its trending topics are being taken up by Falk-related subjects-
And there has been an outpouring of celebrity comments on his death. Apparently he was a much loved figure within the Hollywood community. Here are some tweets from celebs that make use of some of his best roles –
@KevinFCorrigan
Kevin CorriganSo long, Peter Falk – Wings Of Desire http://t.co/4LiVPaS via @youtube
44 minutes ago via Tweet Button · powered by @socialditto
@BettyFckinWhite
Betty F*ckin’ WhitePeter Falk has died. Star of ‘Columbo’ and the grandfather in ‘Princess Bride’. He will be missed. As you wish, Peter, as you wish. 1 hour ago via web · powered by @socialditto
@sethmeyers21
Seth MeyersRIP Peter Falk. “The In-Laws” still one of the funniest movies of all time. #SerpentineShelSerpentine. 1 hour ago via Twitter for BlackBerry® · powered by @socialditto
@peteyorn
Pete YornPeter Falk was awesome…”serpentine! Serpintine!” 2 hours ago via Echofon · powered by @socialditto
@rainnwilson
RainnWilsonRIP Peter Falk – He was one of the greats. Watch ‘Wings of Desire’ to see him at his best. ,) [one eyed emoticon] 2 hours ago via txt · powered by @socialditto
@stephenfry
Stephen FryOh no 🙁 Just heard. Peter Falk, who played Columbo, TV’s greatest EVER detective, has died. 1 hour ago via Twitter for iPhone · powered by @socialditto
Other celebs simply talk about Falk as a great man –
@MJMcKean
Michael McKeanPeter Falk was a dear man and a great actor. This one hurts. RIP, sir. 3 hours ago via web · powered by @socialditto
@Alyssa_Milano
Alyssa MilanoRest in peace, Peter Falk. ❤ 2 hours ago via Twittelator · powered by @socialditto
@pennjillette
Penn JillettePeter Falk has died. I always thought I’d meet him, but I won’t. What a wonderful actor. One more thing is bothering me – it’s very sad 2 hours ago via web · powered by @socialditto
@idriselba
Idris ElbaSo sad to hear that Peter Falk who played popular TV detective #Columbo, has died, i was inspired by him when playing #Luther. R.I.P 1 hour ago via Twitter for BlackBerry® · powered by @socialditto
@TheStevenWeber
Steven WeberHung out with Peter Falk many years back. He arrived late to a party wearing a tux. We smoked cigarettes. He was extremely cool… 1 hour ago via Twitter for iPhone · powered by @socialditto
And I leave you with this great movie moment, the one for which I will always remember Peter Falk. Enjoy –
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