John Mahoney Dies at 77 - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

MikeLutton · 02-05-2018, 07:14 PM

http://pix11.com/2018/02/05/beloved-...-at-77-report/

Beloved “Frasier” star John Mahoney died Sunday, TMZ reported. He was 77.
Mahoney was best known for his role as Martin Crane. He played the role of Frasier and Niles’ father for 11 seasons. Mahoney was nominated for an Emmy twice for the role. He won a SAG award for his role on the show.
He also had roles in “Flipped,” “Barton Fink,” “Say Anything” and “Hot in Cleveland,” among others.
Frasier casting director Jeff Greenberg mourned Mahoney’s loss on Twitter.
” I’ve not known a kinder man nor more brilliant actor,” Greenberg said. “We were all blessed to have spent 11 glorious years together.”

AB · 02-05-2018, 07:32 PM

Rest in peace.

80sTrivia · 02-05-2018, 08:06 PM

So sad to hear of his passing. Loved his performance on Frasier as the dad...

Edward216 · 02-05-2018, 08:57 PM

Ed.

Edison · 02-05-2018, 09:41 PM

Merely brilliant in one of my favorite series, and movies, Say Anything.

Wawwie · 02-05-2018, 09:46 PM

He was also great in "Moonstuck." Mahoney was very talented.

Smartboy · 02-05-2018, 09:55 PM

Does anyone know what the cause of his death was?

principehomura · 02-06-2018, 01:01 PM

So sad. RIP.

Chocolate Moose · 02-06-2018, 01:15 PM

throat cancer.

TMC · 02-06-2018, 01:45 PM

John Mahoney, an appreciation: The Frasier star connected with viewers with the twinkle in his eye

Mahoney’s role as Martin Crane, “the salt-of-the-Earth father” of Frasier and Niles, is always misperceived, says Jen Chaney of the actor, who died Sunday at age 77. “When people describe that character, they tend to use words like ‘cantankerous’ or ‘crusty,’ which are not inaccurate,” says Chaney. “Martin Crane was emotionally closed off, sometimes grumpy, a man’s man, and a father who often had trouble understanding how his genes could possibly be linked to the ones inside his pretentious-sophisticate offspring, whom he loved even if he couldn’t bring himself to say it. But when I think about Martin Crane and what Mahoney brought to the part — what he brought to so many of the roles he played — I immediately think about the twinkle in his eye. It was that twinkle that allowed audiences to feel connected to him, to look past the flaws of the men he portrayed and connect with the joy, childlike mischief, and affection he felt for the people — or, in the case of Martin’s beloved dog, Eddie, the animals — in his characters’ lives.”

ALSO:

Martin Crane provided the soul of Frasier
Former NBC boss Warren Littefield on Mahoney: “You just wanted to be near him. There was something emanating from his body that was so warm and wonderful”
Frasier co-star Peri Gilpin recalls Mahoney singing at her wedding
Greg Berlanti, Josh Charles and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel pay their respects
Watch Mahoney win the Tony Award in 1986

MrCleveland · 02-06-2018, 02:43 PM

John Mahoney WILL be missed...

TMC · 02-06-2018, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrCleveland

John Mahoney WILL be missed...

Kelsey Grammer on Frasier co-star John Mahoney: “I loved him”
“He was my father. I loved him” Grammer said in a statement in reaction to his TV father’s death at the age of 77.

king of comedy · 02-06-2018, 07:21 PM

I never even knew he was from England. Great actor and may he R.I.P.

Samme · 02-06-2018, 11:13 PM

I first saw him in Tin Men. One of those actors who seemed to always be good. But he was great on Frasier. It was a great show that sometimes faltered in later seasons, but he didn't. He was always a pleasure to watch. He made it a great character. A sad loss. Actors as good as him feel like television friends.

Family Ties Forever! · 02-07-2018, 02:23 AM

He was a good actor. RIP.

02-05-2018, 07:14 PM	#1
MikeLutton Mike Lutton DVD Legend! Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 05, 2005 Location: usa pennsyvania Posts: 6,886	John Mahoney Dies at 77 http://pix11.com/2018/02/05/beloved-...-at-77-report/ Beloved “Frasier” star John Mahoney died Sunday, TMZ reported. He was 77. Mahoney was best known for his role as Martin Crane. He played the role of Frasier and Niles’ father for 11 seasons. Mahoney was nominated for an Emmy twice for the role. He won a SAG award for his role on the show. He also had roles in “Flipped,” “Barton Fink,” “Say Anything” and “Hot in Cleveland,” among others. Frasier casting director Jeff Greenberg mourned Mahoney’s loss on Twitter. ” I’ve not known a kinder man nor more brilliant actor,” Greenberg said. “We were all blessed to have spent 11 glorious years together.”
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02-06-2018, 01:15 PM	#9
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02-05-2018, 07:32 PM	#2
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02-05-2018, 08:57 PM	#4
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02-05-2018, 09:41 PM	#5
Edison Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 01, 2006 Posts: 2,430	Merely brilliant in one of my favorite series, and movies, Say Anything.

02-05-2018, 09:46 PM	#6
Wawwie Member Forum Star Join Date: Jul 26, 2006 Location: New York Posts: 14,376	He was also great in "Moonstuck." Mahoney was very talented.

02-05-2018, 09:55 PM	#7
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02-06-2018, 01:45 PM	#10
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 126,191	John Mahoney, an appreciation: The Frasier star connected with viewers with the twinkle in his eye Mahoney’s role as Martin Crane, “the salt-of-the-Earth father” of Frasier and Niles, is always misperceived, says Jen Chaney of the actor, who died Sunday at age 77. “When people describe that character, they tend to use words like ‘cantankerous’ or ‘crusty,’ which are not inaccurate,” says Chaney. “Martin Crane was emotionally closed off, sometimes grumpy, a man’s man, and a father who often had trouble understanding how his genes could possibly be linked to the ones inside his pretentious-sophisticate offspring, whom he loved even if he couldn’t bring himself to say it. But when I think about Martin Crane and what Mahoney brought to the part — what he brought to so many of the roles he played — I immediately think about the twinkle in his eye. It was that twinkle that allowed audiences to feel connected to him, to look past the flaws of the men he portrayed and connect with the joy, childlike mischief, and affection he felt for the people — or, in the case of Martin’s beloved dog, Eddie, the animals — in his characters’ lives.” ALSO: Martin Crane provided the soul of Frasier Former NBC boss Warren Littefield on Mahoney: “You just wanted to be near him. There was something emanating from his body that was so warm and wonderful” Frasier co-star Peri Gilpin recalls Mahoney singing at her wedding Greg Berlanti, Josh Charles and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel pay their respects Watch Mahoney win the Tony Award in 1986

02-06-2018, 07:21 PM	#13
king of comedy Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Aug 31, 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 5,140	I never even knew he was from England. Great actor and may he R.I.P.

02-06-2018, 11:13 PM	#14
Samme Member Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 01, 2001 Posts: 677	I first saw him in Tin Men. One of those actors who seemed to always be good. But he was great on Frasier. It was a great show that sometimes faltered in later seasons, but he didn't. He was always a pleasure to watch. He made it a great character. A sad loss. Actors as good as him feel like television friends.

02-07-2018, 02:23 AM	#15
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