Posted on 08/15/2006 6:33:21 PM PDT by lunarbicep
Bruno Kirby, a veteran character actor who costarred in "When Harry Met Sally," "City Slickers" and many other films, has died at age 57, his wife said Tuesday.
Kirby died Monday in Los Angeles from complications related to leukemia, according to a statement from his wife, Lynn Sellers. He had recently been diagnosed with the disease.
"We are incredibly grateful for the outpouring of support we have received from Bruno's fans and colleagues who have admired and respected his work over the past 30 years," his wife said. "Bruno's spirit will continue to live on not only in his rich body of film and television work but also through the lives of individuals he has touched throughout his life."
Kirby was perhaps best known for his roles opposite Billy Crystal in 1989's "When Harry Met Sally" and 1991's "City Slickers."
Other film credits included "Good Morning, Vietnam," "The Godfather: Part II" and "Donnie Brasco." More recently, he played Phil Rubenstein on the HBO series "Entourage."
I had no idea he was 57--thought he was younger.
Still, 57 is pretty young to pass on.
I always enjoyed the roles he played.
Here he is in City Slickers:
NO WAY!
Rest in Peace. Helluva Actor.
RIP Mr. Kirby, I enjoyed your work.
Didn't he also play the editor of Rolling Stone magazine in the move where the Buffalo Roam?
Cancer sucks.
RIP Bruno.
RIP young Clemenza in Godfather II.
Awwwwwwwww! I liked him. I remember him playing Clemenza in Godfather II. And in City Slickers and When Harry Met Sally. Both his characters in those films were very annoying, but funny.
I loved this guy in City Slickers. 57 is way too young.
Aww, man! The young Peter Clemenza!
WoW! What a surprise. He was very good in everything he did.
OMG! I just remembered he was the Sinatra-loving limo driver in "This is Spinal Tap".
Oh my gosh! Sad to admit that I didn't know him by his name, but I sure knew him by the characters he has played. I'm so sorry to hear this, and shocked too. I can't even believe he was 57....he looked so much younger.
Prayers for his family and friends. He and his talent will be missed.
I don't know his face and I've never watched any of the credited movies. I don't spend my moey at theaters nor do I watch much TV.
I guess if Hollyweird dropped off the planet, I'd never notice.
That man was in Everything! I didn't know his name, but I do now. Thanks for all the entertainment Bruno, RIP.
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