Actor Bruno Kirby Dies At 57 - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Zoneboy · 08-15-2006, 10:38 PM

LOS ANGELES (AP) - 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."

Zoneboy · 08-15-2006, 10:48 PM

I'll remember him best as 2nd Lieutenant Steven Hauk from Good Morning Vietnam, The one that wanted to play all the polka music.

Skywalker · 08-15-2006, 11:04 PM

R.I.P. Bruno.

AKA · 08-15-2006, 11:19 PM

He was one of the guys you couldn't help but like. He just had an endearing, unique delivery that was natural to just him.

He will be missed.

An interesting factoid - he had a bit part in the first episode of M*A*S*H. He was credited as B. Kirby, Jr.

Brian Damage · 08-15-2006, 11:33 PM

Wow, I am in shock...I had no idea he was even sick

Mr. Television · 08-15-2006, 11:37 PM

He was still young.

Janice · 08-16-2006, 12:33 AM

How terribly sad. I always liked him. He had such a unique voice. So talented, and very young. I had no idea he was ill.

80sTrivia · 08-16-2006, 05:50 AM

So very sad... he was excellent in movies such as Donnie Brasco, When Harry Met Sally and City Slickers... he will be missed...

ponytail · 08-16-2006, 06:53 AM

That is sad that he passed on at a early age.

Ohio8 · 08-16-2006, 11:55 AM

Here's Bruno in 'When Harry met Sally."

dlemond · 08-16-2006, 12:02 PM

Just caught him on TV a couple weeks ago in "The Freshman".
I was thinking, "I like Bruno Kirby, where the hell has he been?"

Very sad.

RIP Bruno.

Dr. Thong · 08-16-2006, 02:10 PM

He also had a cameo appearance in the pilot episode of M*A*S*H. He didn't actually speak, just smiled and waved in a scene. One of those character actors you instantly recognize when you see them onscreen, but can't quite place the name.

Very sad news.

isiahthomas · 08-22-2006, 04:35 PM

Robin Williams cracked me up in Good Morning Vietnam because he was always getting on Bruno's nerves LOL. RIP Bruno.

08-15-2006, 10:38 PM	#1
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,349	Actor Bruno Kirby Dies At 57 LOS ANGELES (AP) - 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."
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Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Rest in Peace Bruno Kirby How terribly sad. I always liked him. He had such a unique voice. So talented, and very young. I had no idea he was ill.

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80sTrivia Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 23, 2002 Posts: 21,715	So very sad... he was excellent in movies such as Donnie Brasco, When Harry Met Sally and City Slickers... he will be missed...
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08-15-2006, 10:48 PM	#2
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,349	I'll remember him best as 2nd Lieutenant Steven Hauk from Good Morning Vietnam, The one that wanted to play all the polka music.

08-15-2006, 11:04 PM	#3
Skywalker Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 04, 2003 Posts: 14,204	R.I.P. Bruno.

08-15-2006, 11:19 PM	#4
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	He was one of the guys you couldn't help but like. He just had an endearing, unique delivery that was natural to just him. He will be missed. An interesting factoid - he had a bit part in the first episode of MASH*. He was credited as B. Kirby, Jr.

08-16-2006, 06:53 AM	#9
ponytail Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 20, 2004 Location: In Happy, Healthy, Wealthyville Posts: 4,273	That is sad that he passed on at a early age.

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Ohio8 Member Forum Star Join Date: Jul 29, 2003 Location: Wherever you aren't. Posts: 18,914	Here's Bruno in 'When Harry met Sally." Attached Images

08-16-2006, 12:02 PM	#11
dlemond Hey, I know you. Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 03, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,751	Just caught him on TV a couple weeks ago in "The Freshman". I was thinking, "I like Bruno Kirby, where the hell has he been?" Very sad. RIP Bruno.

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08-22-2006, 04:35 PM	#13
isiahthomas Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Aug 20, 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 10,704	Robin Williams cracked me up in Good Morning Vietnam because he was always getting on Bruno's nerves LOL. RIP Bruno.