Link (http://www.tmz.com/2014/09/10/richard-kiel-james-bond-jaws-dies-at-74/#ixzz3CxfwAnwI)

Richard Kiel, who became famous for portraying the James Bond villain, Jaws ... died Wednesday afternoon at the age of 74 ... TMZ has learned.

Kiel starred in dozens of movies over the span of 50 years ... though his Jaws character became his most iconic role after debuting in 1977's "The Spy Who Loved Me" alongside Roger Moore. He returned in "Moonraker" two years later.

The 7-foot-2 Kiel also co-starred with Adam Sandler in the golf classic "Happy Gilmore."

Kiel had broken his leg last week and was in a hospital in Fresno, CA. A family member tells us he passed away this afternoon in the hospital -- and it's unclear if his death was connected to the leg injury.

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:rip: Richard.

Among the roles he also played a role in two Lassie Episodes. "The Journey" (Season 9) and "The Voyager" (Season 13).

I didn't recognize the name but I sure do recognize the picture! RIP:(

RIP Richard Keil...

May he rest in peace.

RIP, I think it a year ago that I saw him do signings at a convention and he was riding around in a golf cart thingy.

:rip: Richard Kiel

RIP Richard Kiel. I'm glad I had the opportunity to meet him in person at the Hollywood Collector's show a few years ago. He was a really nice person.

He also appeared in "Pale Rider", starring Clint Eastwood.

Rest in peace.

Richard Kiel was probably most famous as James Bond villian Jaws, of course, but he's been in a number of other things too. The name is most familiar to me because he guest-starred in the pilot episode of "The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries"- "The Mystery of the Haunted House" (featuring The Hardy Boys).
He was a great actor and I know he will be missed. May God comfort his family during this sad time.:(