EEVILMURRAY Posted March 17, 2011 Posted March 17, 2011 http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110317/ap_en_ot/eu_britain_obit_michael_gough LONDON – Michael Gough, the British actor best known for playing Bruce Wayne's butler Alfred in a series of Batman movies, has died at age 94. Gough appeared in more than 150 movies and television shows, including British science-fiction show "Doctor Who." He died of old age at home in England on Thursday, surrounded by family, his ex-wife Anneke Wills said through her agent. Wills said in an obituary posted on the Doctor Who website: "As his body was deteriorating this week, he said that he wanted to hang on for St. Patrick's Day. And he did, just. In the end ... there is only love." Gough remains best remembered for his role as Alfred Pennyworth in the Batman franchise, starring opposite Michael Keaton, Val Kilmer and George Clooney. Another dark day in film history.
MoogleViper Posted March 17, 2011 Posted March 17, 2011 Another dark day in film history. Not really, the man was 94. You can't expect people to live forever.
EEVILMURRAY Posted March 17, 2011 Author Posted March 17, 2011 Not really, the man was 94. You can't expect people to live forever. You're right, we shouldn't say how deaths are a blow to certain professions if they're really old.
MoogleViper Posted March 17, 2011 Posted March 17, 2011 You're right, we shouldn't say how deaths are a blow to certain professions if they're really old. It's not a blow to the profession, because we've had decades of great acting from him. A young talented actor dying is a blow to the profession, because we're losing years of potential great talent. We've already seen Gough's talent, so we have something to celebrate his life for.
EEVILMURRAY Posted March 17, 2011 Author Posted March 17, 2011 It's not a blow to the profession, because we've had decades of great acting from him. That's why I mentioned the word "film history" in the original post.
MoogleViper Posted March 17, 2011 Posted March 17, 2011 That's why I mentioned the word "film history" in the original post. But it hasn't changed any of the history. His films still exist.
Jimbob Posted March 18, 2011 Posted March 18, 2011 A great loss to the industry. R.I.P Michael Gough. 94 is a good age to reach as well.
jayseven Posted March 18, 2011 Posted March 18, 2011 LEG-END! On the flip-side; got to be so surreal thinking "I just want to last the rest of the week" then BLAM. Dead. Beyond comprehension.
Iun Posted March 18, 2011 Posted March 18, 2011 (edited) Well....goodness gracious me... Edited March 18, 2011 by Iun Automerged Doublepost
Ramar Posted March 18, 2011 Posted March 18, 2011 RIP 94 is a cracking innings though. I'd be chuffed to reach such an age.
EEVILMURRAY Posted March 18, 2011 Author Posted March 18, 2011 But it hasn't changed any of the history. His films still exist. And as such he isn't around to make one last film. Who knows what he could've done.
Diageo Posted March 19, 2011 Posted March 19, 2011 How can you die of old age? Surely something tipped him over.
The Mad Monkey Posted March 19, 2011 Posted March 19, 2011 How can you die of old age? I'll let you know in 70 years.
Cube Posted March 19, 2011 Posted March 19, 2011 How can you die of old age? Surely something tipped him over. When you get that old your body starts to deteriorate.
Dog-amoto Posted March 19, 2011 Posted March 19, 2011 I was thinking about this guy the other day - I actually checked Wiki last week to see if he was still alive. And the guy who played Lassard from Police Academy, he's still alive too. Yes, I have nothing else to do
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