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JamesG · 07-08-2012, 06:00 PM

Ernest Borgnine Dead: Oscar-Winning Actor Dies At Age 95
By CHRISTOPHER WEBER and BOB THOMAS
07/08/12 - AP

Ernest Borgnine, the beefy screen star known for blustery, often villainous roles, but who won the best-actor Oscar for playing against type as a lovesick butcher in Marty in 1955, died Sunday. He was 95.

His longtime spokesman, Harry Flynn, told The Associated Press that Borgnine died of renal failure at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center with his wife and children at his side.

Borgnine, who endeared himself to a generation of Baby Boomers with the 1960s TV comedy "McHale's Navy", first attracted notice in the early 1950s in villain roles, notably as the vicious Fatso Judson, who beat Frank Sinatra to death in From Here to Eternity.

Then came Marty, a low-budget film based on a Paddy Chayefsky television play that starred Rod Steiger. Borgnine played a 34-year-old who fears he is so unattractive he will never find romance. Then, at a dance, he meets a girl with the same fear.

From 1962 to 1966, Borgnine – a Navy vet himself – starred in "McHale's Navy" as the commander of a World War II PT boat with a crew of misfits and malcontents. Obviously patterned after Phil Silvers' popular Sgt. Bilko, McHale was a con artist forever tricking his superior, Capt. Binghamton, played by the late Joe Flynn.

The cast took the show to the big screen in 1964 with a "McHale's Navy" movie.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/0..._1657683.html?

duckie · 07-08-2012, 06:07 PM

I thought he died years ago. lol Rest In Peace!!!

catlover79 · 07-08-2012, 06:10 PM

The show I remember him most for is The Single Guy, actually.

Mr. Television · 07-08-2012, 06:14 PM

It's very sad. It seems like we are losing one classic actor after another these last few months. R.I.P Ernest.

Zoneboy · 07-08-2012, 06:16 PM

Not again!

Mr. Borgnine

D-Dey · 07-08-2012, 06:28 PM

And I could've swore he was going to outlive Kirk Douglas!

Now who will the crew of SpongeBob SquarePants have for the voice of Mermaid Man?

HuntingtonM15 · 07-08-2012, 06:42 PM

Sad news. He was a great actor, and a true class act. His acceptance speech at the SAG Awards for his Lifetime Achievement Award was top-notch.

May he

Brian Damage · 07-08-2012, 07:14 PM

Greatest smile in showbiz!

Yooch · 07-08-2012, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stuck In The '70's

It's very sad. It seems like we are losing one classic actor after another these last few months. R.I.P Ernest.

I know what you mean. RIP Ernest

Marvo301 · 07-08-2012, 08:11 PM

Ernest Borgnine

Mr. Television · 07-08-2012, 08:25 PM

http://content.usatoday.com/communit...1#.T_okT5HYdkg

Jul 08, 2012
Friends, admirers react to Ernest Borgnine's death

News of Ernest Borgnine's death has prompted an outpouring of love and support from Hollywood.

The 95-year-old actor of television and movies passed away this morning in Los Angeles. His longtime spokesman, Harry Flynn, tells the Associated Press that Borgnine died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center with his family by his side.

More: Veteran actor dies

More: Borgnine's career highlilghts

He is well-known for his role as scheming Naval officer Quinton McHale in sitcom McHale's Navy (1962-66). Younger audiences might remember him as Dominic Santini from Airwolf (1984-86), which starred Jan-Michael Vincent as a renegade pilot. Last year, he appeared in Hallmark cable channel's movie, Love's Christmas Journey. He also won an Oscar for his work in 1955's Marty.

The veteran actor's many friends and fans are noting his passing on Twitter. Among some of the celebrities:

Dylan McDermott: "Ernest Borgnine passed away, played cards with him a few times. Won an oscar 4 'Marty'. Rest in Peace"

Gary Sinise: "God bless Ernest Borgnine. An amazingly strong spirit. R.I.P. Ernie"

Lisa Rinna: "Our sweet friend and neighbor Ernest Borgnine may you Rest in Peace!"

Marlee Matlin: "So sad to read about passing of Ernest Borgnine. We spoke recently at Paramount's 100th anniversary photo. A true legend & a gentleman. RIP"

LeVar Burton: "Rest in Peace... Ernest Borgnine! You were both gracious and full of grace."

Rob Lowe: "As a kid, Ernest Borgnine scared the hell out of me as the sadistic train conductor Shack in The Emperor Of The North. "

Scott Baio: "My dear frd Ernest Borgnine has passed at age 95. He was such a great Italian man, actor, Navy veteran, & father. Prayers 2 Nancee Borgnine"

Michael Urie: "RIP Ernest Borgnine - what an awesome actor."

James28 · 07-08-2012, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D-Dey

And I could've swore he was going to outlive Kirk Douglas!

Now who will the crew of SpongeBob SquarePants have for the voice of Mermaid Man?

Some generic voice actor? I hate generic voice actors.

Larenz09 · 07-09-2012, 06:22 AM

First it was Andy, now Earnest!!

What is renal failure? Anyone know what it is?

I remember when Borgnine starred in the horror movie; Willard. He was "attacked & killed" by the rats.

He was very well-known by the space between his two front teeth.

R.I.P., Earnest. You will be missed by all

James28 · 07-09-2012, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Larenz09

What is renal failure? Anyone know what it is?

The term "renal" relates to the kidneys.

robyrob · 07-09-2012, 01:22 PM

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JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 56,956	Ernest Borgnine Dies at 95 Ernest Borgnine Dead: Oscar-Winning Actor Dies At Age 95 By CHRISTOPHER WEBER and BOB THOMAS 07/08/12 - AP Ernest Borgnine, the beefy screen star known for blustery, often villainous roles, but who won the best-actor Oscar for playing against type as a lovesick butcher in Marty in 1955, died Sunday. He was 95. His longtime spokesman, Harry Flynn, told The Associated Press that Borgnine died of renal failure at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center with his wife and children at his side. Borgnine, who endeared himself to a generation of Baby Boomers with the 1960s TV comedy "McHale's Navy", first attracted notice in the early 1950s in villain roles, notably as the vicious Fatso Judson, who beat Frank Sinatra to death in From Here to Eternity. Then came Marty, a low-budget film based on a Paddy Chayefsky television play that starred Rod Steiger. Borgnine played a 34-year-old who fears he is so unattractive he will never find romance. Then, at a dance, he meets a girl with the same fear. From 1962 to 1966, Borgnine – a Navy vet himself – starred in "McHale's Navy" as the commander of a World War II PT boat with a crew of misfits and malcontents. Obviously patterned after Phil Silvers' popular Sgt. Bilko, McHale was a con artist forever tricking his superior, Capt. Binghamton, played by the late Joe Flynn. The cast took the show to the big screen in 1964 with a "McHale's Navy" movie. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/0..._1657683.html? Attached Images

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