RIP, Peter Boyle

Al · Post by Al » December 13, 2006, 5:46 pm

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Even if you never knew his early work, this man will surely be missed. I wasn't a big fan of Everybody Loves Raymond, but what I did like about the show was his father. To this day, "Puttin' on the Ritz" makes me laugh.

Arborealus · Post by **Arborealus** » December 13, 2006, 6:05 pm

Buruundi mourns a true hero...:/

Bubba Grizz · Post by **Bubba Grizz** » December 13, 2006, 6:15 pm

Sad news indeed.

Lynks · Post by **Lynks** » December 13, 2006, 6:21 pm

Wow, the other day, I was thinking about what if Peter Boyle died. I'd probably post something about Putting on the Ritz. Now this is just too creepy.

Trek · Post by **Trek** » December 13, 2006, 8:54 pm

Heard this at lunch today...ruined my day

Marbus · Post by **Marbus** » December 13, 2006, 10:24 pm

Yea he made that show, always reminded me of what my dad would be like if he actually said what he wanted to, heh.

And yea "Puttin' on the Ritz" is definitely a memory but one of my favorite parts is when Gene Wilder says "HEY HANDSOME!" and he looks all around for someone... will truly miss his talent and may have to break out Young Frankenstein tonight.

Marb

kyoukan · Post by **kyoukan** » December 13, 2006, 10:29 pm

peter boyle had some of the best timing and body language in the history of comedy. it is very sad he is gone.

Leonaerd · Post by **Leonaerd** » December 13, 2006, 10:36 pm

Damn, he was one of my favorites. If Gene Wilder dies soon I be a very sad person.

Keverian FireCry · Post by **Keverian FireCry** » December 13, 2006, 10:37 pm

Yeah my favorite role of his was definitely Frankenstein's Monster in Young Frankenstein, but in that era of films I also loved his role in Taxi Driver. I'm not sure of his roles earlier than those films, but he's been great in everything since. One role that speaks of his versatility as an actor is his role as the father in Monster's Ball- whenever I think of that movie I think of him as that hateful, racist bastard (...and Halle Berry's boobs, but that's another story).

Anyhow, I will really miss him. He was a top notch comedic actor, as well as a dramatic actor. A truly awesome human being.

Never has a "

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Animalor · Post by **Animalor** » December 13, 2006, 11:34 pm

RIP Mr. Boyle

Nick · Post by **Nick** » December 15, 2006, 1:26 am

never found him particularly funny, always sad when someone dies though.

Asheran Mojomaster · December 15, 2006, 4:05 pm

Leonaerd wrote:Damn, he was one of my favorites. If Gene Wilder dies soon I be a very sad person.

Omg, dont even say that. Gene Wilder has to live at least another 10-20 years!