Actor Jack Palance Has Died At 87 - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 11-10-2006, 06:09 PM

Just heard the news

The 87-year-old Palance passed away November 10, 2006 on his 1,000 acre cattle ranch in Tehachapi, California.

Lamont · 11-10-2006, 06:17 PM

this is very sad news indeed

Palance was often stereotyped a a B movie actor, but he was actually quite talented

im sad to hear about it

Ireneparalegal · 11-10-2006, 06:20 PM

I was just thinking of him the other day. I seen him in a movie and I always remember him winning the Oscar and him doing the one-armed push-up on stage! I also remember him hosting Ripley's Believe It or Not. Of course the man is a legend and he will be sorely missed. So sad. First Gerald Levert, now Jack.

rusyd · 11-10-2006, 06:20 PM

That's too bad. Honestly, I thought he was already dead. RIP Jack.

Ireneparalegal · 11-10-2006, 06:41 PM

Updated:2006-11-10 17:36:33
Oscar-Winning Actor Jack Palance Dies
Career Ranged From 'Shane' to 'City Slickers'
AP
LOS ANGELES (Nov. 10) - Jack Palance, the craggy-faced menace in "Shane," "Sudden Fear" and other films who turned to comedy at 70 with his Oscar-winning self-parody in "City Slickers," died Friday.

Palance died of natural causes at his home in Montecito, Calif., surrounded by family, said spokesman Dick Guttman. Palance was 85 according to Associated Press records, but his family gave his age as 87.

When Palance accepted his Oscar for best supporting actor he delighted viewers of the 1992 Academy Awards by dropping to the stage and performing one-armed push-ups to demonstrate his physical prowess.

"That's nothing, really," he said slyly. "As far as two-handed push-ups, you can do that all night, and it doesn't make a difference whether she's there or not."

That year's Oscar host, Billy Crystal, turned the moment into a running joke, making increasingly outlandish remarks about Palance's accomplishments throughout the night's awards presentations.

It was a magic moment that epitomized the actor's 40 years in films. Always the iconoclast, Palance had scorned most of his film roles.

"Most of the stuff I do is garbage," he once told a reporter, adding that most of the directors he worked with were incompetent.

Movie audiences, however, were electrified by the actor's chiseled face and hulking presence, and a calm, low voice that made him all the more chilling.

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2006-11-10 17:18:13

Mr. Television · 11-10-2006, 06:50 PM

That's very sad. I always liked him. R.I.P. Jack

Zoneboy · 11-10-2006, 07:08 PM

LOS ANGELES - Jack Palance, the craggy-faced menace in "Shane," "Sudden Fear" and other films who turned to comedy at 70 with his Oscar-winning self-parody in "City Slickers," died Friday.

Palance died of natural causes at his home in Montecito, Calif., surrounded by family, said spokesman Dick Guttman. Palance was 85 according to Associated Press records, but his family gave his age as 87.

When Palance accepted his Oscar for best supporting actor he delighted viewers of the 1992 Academy Awards by dropping to the stage and performing one-armed push-ups to demonstrate his physical prowess.

"That's nothing, really," he said slyly. "As far as two-handed push-ups, you can do that all night, and it doesn't make a difference whether she's there or not."

That year's Oscar host, Billy Crystal, turned the moment into a running joke, making increasingly outlandish remarks about Palance's accomplishments throughout the night's awards presentations.

It was a magic moment that epitomized the actor's 40 years in films. Always the iconoclast, Palance had scorned most of his film roles.

"Most of the stuff I do is garbage," he once told a reporter, adding that most of the directors he worked with were incompetent.

Movie audiences, however, were electrified by the actor's chiseled face and hulking presence, and a calm, low voice that made him all the more chilling.

Zoneboy · 11-10-2006, 07:14 PM

For those of you that have access to RFD TV, Try to catch Jack's appearance on The Porter Wagoner Show,Hopefully they'll air that episode soon and yes, Jack does sing.

AKA · 11-10-2006, 08:00 PM

They always come in threes, don't they? R.I.P. Mr. Palance. You led a great life.

Skywalker · 11-10-2006, 09:56 PM

R.I.P. Jack

Jrnygrl · 11-10-2006, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AKA

They always come in threes, don't they? R.I.P. Mr. Palance. You led a great life.

Wow I was just going to say the same thing. This time it was really quick, three within 24 hours of each other.

RIP Jack!!!!!

80sTrivia · 11-10-2006, 11:13 PM

So sad to hear of Mr. Palance's passing... I loved his performance in City Slickers... he will be missed...

Yooch · 11-11-2006, 01:55 AM

RIP, Curly.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 80sTrivia

So sad to hear of Mr. Palance's passing... I loved his performance in City Slickers... he will be missed...

KonfusionFTC · 11-11-2006, 06:15 AM

i thought Curly died a long time ago. RIP Curly Washburn

ponytail · 11-11-2006, 08:43 AM

I loved him in City Slickers and Shane. And I remember 'Ripley's Believe It Or Not' that he did with his daughter. R.I.P. Jack.

11-10-2006, 06:09 PM	#1
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11-10-2006, 06:17 PM	#2
Lamont Lamont says Smile! Forum Veteran Join Date: May 28, 2005 Location: Deep in the Heart of Nowhere Posts: 5,217	this is very sad news indeed Palance was often stereotyped a a B movie actor, but he was actually quite talented im sad to hear about it
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11-10-2006, 06:20 PM	#3
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,689	I was just thinking of him the other day. I seen him in a movie and I always remember him winning the Oscar and him doing the one-armed push-up on stage! I also remember him hosting Ripley's Believe It or Not. Of course the man is a legend and he will be sorely missed. So sad. First Gerald Levert, now Jack.
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11-10-2006, 06:50 PM	#6
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11-10-2006, 07:08 PM	#7
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: 34,343	Actor Jack Palance Has Died At 87 LOS ANGELES - Jack Palance, the craggy-faced menace in "Shane," "Sudden Fear" and other films who turned to comedy at 70 with his Oscar-winning self-parody in "City Slickers," died Friday. Palance died of natural causes at his home in Montecito, Calif., surrounded by family, said spokesman Dick Guttman. Palance was 85 according to Associated Press records, but his family gave his age as 87. When Palance accepted his Oscar for best supporting actor he delighted viewers of the 1992 Academy Awards by dropping to the stage and performing one-armed push-ups to demonstrate his physical prowess. "That's nothing, really," he said slyly. "As far as two-handed push-ups, you can do that all night, and it doesn't make a difference whether she's there or not." That year's Oscar host, Billy Crystal, turned the moment into a running joke, making increasingly outlandish remarks about Palance's accomplishments throughout the night's awards presentations. It was a magic moment that epitomized the actor's 40 years in films. Always the iconoclast, Palance had scorned most of his film roles. "Most of the stuff I do is garbage," he once told a reporter, adding that most of the directors he worked with were incompetent. Movie audiences, however, were electrified by the actor's chiseled face and hulking presence, and a calm, low voice that made him all the more chilling.
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11-10-2006, 06:20 PM	#4
rusyd Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Mar 30, 2004 Posts: 13,505	That's too bad. Honestly, I thought he was already dead. RIP Jack.

11-10-2006, 06:41 PM	#5
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,689	Updated:2006-11-10 17:36:33 Oscar-Winning Actor Jack Palance Dies Career Ranged From 'Shane' to 'City Slickers' AP LOS ANGELES (Nov. 10) - Jack Palance, the craggy-faced menace in "Shane," "Sudden Fear" and other films who turned to comedy at 70 with his Oscar-winning self-parody in "City Slickers," died Friday. Palance died of natural causes at his home in Montecito, Calif., surrounded by family, said spokesman Dick Guttman. Palance was 85 according to Associated Press records, but his family gave his age as 87. When Palance accepted his Oscar for best supporting actor he delighted viewers of the 1992 Academy Awards by dropping to the stage and performing one-armed push-ups to demonstrate his physical prowess. "That's nothing, really," he said slyly. "As far as two-handed push-ups, you can do that all night, and it doesn't make a difference whether she's there or not." That year's Oscar host, Billy Crystal, turned the moment into a running joke, making increasingly outlandish remarks about Palance's accomplishments throughout the night's awards presentations. It was a magic moment that epitomized the actor's 40 years in films. Always the iconoclast, Palance had scorned most of his film roles. "Most of the stuff I do is garbage," he once told a reporter, adding that most of the directors he worked with were incompetent. Movie audiences, however, were electrified by the actor's chiseled face and hulking presence, and a calm, low voice that made him all the more chilling. Copyright 2006 The Associated Press. The information contained in the AP news report may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or otherwise distributed without the prior written authority of The Associated Press. All active hyperlinks have been inserted by AOL. 2006-11-10 17:18:13

11-10-2006, 07:14 PM	#8
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: 34,343	For those of you that have access to RFD TV, Try to catch Jack's appearance on The Porter Wagoner Show,Hopefully they'll air that episode soon and yes, Jack does sing.

11-10-2006, 08:00 PM	#9
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	They always come in threes, don't they? R.I.P. Mr. Palance. You led a great life.

11-10-2006, 09:56 PM	#10
Skywalker Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 04, 2003 Posts: 14,204	R.I.P. Jack

11-10-2006, 11:13 PM	#12
80sTrivia Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 23, 2002 Posts: 21,715	So sad to hear of Mr. Palance's passing... I loved his performance in City Slickers... he will be missed...
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11-11-2006, 06:15 AM	#14
KonfusionFTC Cobra Kai Never Dies Senior Member Join Date: Aug 09, 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,381	i thought Curly died a long time ago. RIP Curly Washburn

11-11-2006, 08:43 AM	#15
ponytail Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 20, 2004 Location: In Happy, Healthy, Wealthyville Posts: 4,273	I loved him in City Slickers and Shane. And I remember 'Ripley's Believe It Or Not' that he did with his daughter. R.I.P. Jack.