Posted on 06/24/2011 11:38:01 AM PDT by Lucky9teen
Legendary television actor Peter Falk, who was best known for his role as a squinty, rumpled detective in the hit series “Columbo,” has died at the age of 83.
Falk died Thursday night at his Beverly Hills home, according to a statement released by family friend Larry Larson.
A cause of death has not been released.
In 2008, his daughter Catherine Falk, said he had been suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
Falk won four Emmys for his starring role in “Columbo,” a show on which he appeared in 69 episodes.
“Columbo” began its history in 1971 as part of the NBC Sunday Mystery Movie series, appearing every third week. “Columbo” became by far the most popular of the three mysteries, the others being “McCloud” and “McMillan and Wife.”
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RIP
I loved Columbo.
Loved Columbo and Peter Falk..rest in peace
Rest in peace.
RIP Peter. Very sad.
Never again will he have “one more question”....
RIP, Peter.
Actually a good read at Wiki! Some great quotes!
“I remember once in high school the umpire called me out at third base when I was sure I was safe. I got so mad I took out my glass eye, handed it to him and said, ‘Try this.’ I got such a laugh you wouldn’t believe.”
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Falk
I loved Columbo, he’ll be missed.
Sad. I loved the original Columbo series.
Rest in peace, Mr Falk.
“Push the button, Max!!”
Me too.
That show is still better than most of the stuff on tv these days.
I saw a German movie (Wings of Desire?) in which he played himself, but the premise was that he, Peter Falk, was one of several angels who had come down to Earth to experience what it was like to sense the world through human senses. Good movie.
Of course, he also played the grandfather reading from the Never-Ending Story.
The world has lost Lt. Columbo
It's a sad day.
Lord comfort his family.
Always a favorite...The search for truth...via footwork and talking to folks...Nothing tricky...just common sense...
RIP Peter Falk. I loved your work, but “I have one more question”.
Rest in peace, Mr. Falk. Thanks for the manyhours of great entertainment!
Rest in peace, Mr. Falk. Thanks for the many hours of great entertainment!
RIP
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