Eric Sykes died earlier today. I see nobody chose him.

MSNBC news banner is reporting that Ernest Borgine passed away at 95.






TIS

I seen that to TIS on MSN.com. RIP Ernest!!

R.I.P. Ernest Borgnine.

Borgnine was a better actor than most gave him credit for and his down-to-earth manners were a genuine joy to watch in his interviews. I'll always remember his portrayal of the title character in "Marty" as one of the great characterizations in movie history.

Oddly enough, Sr. Vitelli and I were just talking about him last week.

He was picked on six of our lists.

Aww... RIP

Ernest Borgnine has passed away at age 95.

There must be an echo in here -- I'll look into it.

RIP ernest, one of the best actors

Borgnine's secret to long life:

Leave it to SC to find that clip!



Absolutely. That clip certainly proves it! But seriously, what an incredibly versatile actor he was. And there was nothing of the affected Hollywood Star about him. No smarmy sex scandals, no run-ins with reporters or photographers - just a genuine person. The entertainment world could use more people like him.



True. I always thought it was amazing how he kept going (professionally) long after other, younger actors had retired. How many actors well past 90 still work? You could probably count them on the fingers of one hand. Obviously, he was blessed with good health and great genes.

Hollywood has lost a true legend. R.I.P.

Signor V.

I think the first movie I remember seeing him in was "Marty" and that was back when it came on tv for the first time. You know, Saturday Night At the Movies? My parents both loved that movie and I remember the whole family watching.



TIS

I loved his recent cameo in RED with Bruce Willis.

Sorry to see him pass. If I'm not mistaken, he was also seriously considered for the role of Vito Corleone.

"I passed the" ---what--- "a lot"??

I'm not catching it. Bag??

Huh?? What the hell are you talking about?

Uhh... trying to hear what he whispered to the guy...

Is there something SC is not telling us.. He seems to be getting them all right at the moment..

He's the magnet of death, but can't translate shit.

Borgnine (clearly) said, "I masturbate a lot".

Is that what he said? I didn't catch that either. Explains the hosts reactions though.




TIS

Yep, that's what Ernie said!

When he was interviewed around the same time on the ABC show The View, he said the same thing but it was bleeped out. It was mentioned in the local news at the time.

Signor V.

RIP, "Marty."

After "From Here to Eternity," everyone hated Borginine for the character he played. But just two years later, everyone fell in love with "Marty." That poor, sad, lonely man. And one of the great film characters ever. I watch it at least once a year, and I'll probably break it out tonight .

NOW it's clear, once you said it.

Maybe my mind couldn't conceive of him saying something like that and was looking for something else.

Richard Zanuck has died.

Zanuck was a shock. As far as I know he was in good health.

Another shocker from today's headlines is Sage Stallone, Sylvester's 36 year old son. I don't know any details.

Jul 13 2012 8:17 PM EDT 0

Sylvester Stallone's Son Sage Found Dead

Sage Stallone, son of famed action star Sylvester Stallone, was found dead Friday (July 13), according to TMZ. He was 36 years old.

While many of the details surrounding Sage Stallone's death remain unclear, a source told the outlet that an overdose of pills was the cause of death, but L.A. police are still trying to determine whether the overdose was intentional or an accident. He was reportedly found by his girlfriend.

Oli,

I just now saw the story. How very sad.


TIS

http://movies.yahoo.com/blogs/movie-talk...-002545563.html

Maybe the rigors of having a celebrity father worth millions of dollars, and being personally set for life through inheritance alone, just became too much for him? Well, I guess he soldiered on as long as he could.

There's the true Christian compassion that everyone hopes to find from their fellow human beings.

Sly is living every parent's nightmare, burying a child. I hope he finds that the love of his other four children will help to sustain him.

True SB. I can't even imagine surviving losing a child.

Don't know yet if it was an accidental overdose or suicide. However I did read that those close to him said he was in very good spirits and was planning to get married which doesn't sound like a depressed person, but then again who knows? It's still a terrible tragedy. I feel for Sly.


TIS

I feel very sorry for Stallone and the mother. I noticed his son's age and realized he must have been born when Rocky was released.