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He was only 51. RIP

Oh wow. Only 51. RIP.

A heart attack while on holiday in Italy. Oh, the story lines that could inspire.

Dang. Too young. R.I.P.

Just got a news alert about this and couldn't believe it. Wow! Great actor and by all accounts from fellow actors one Hell of a nice guy. He will be missed. Wonder if Journey's site will post a memoriam.

WAY too f'in young. That blows.

It sucks but it's not surprising--he obviously continued gaining weight the last several years. One of my favorite actors from my all-time favorite show and one of my favorite fiction authors (Vince Flynn) both dead today... sucks.

Ehwmatt wrote:It sucks but it's not surprising--he obviously continued gaining weight the last several years. One of my favorite actors from my all-time favorite show and one of my favorite fiction authors (Vince Flynn) both dead today... sucks.

Totally sucks when a great author dies. Especially if they are writing a series. I enjoyed the Wheel of Time series from Robert Jordan (real name James Oliver Rigney). Unfortunately he died before completing the last volume. Luckily, as his death wasn't immediate (Cardiac amyloidosis), he was able to collaborate with another writer, Brandon Sanderson who finished the last volume in the series for him.
Another author, George R.R. Martin from A Song of Ice and Fire fame has given a basic outline to the directors of Game of Thrones of how his series should end if he should die before completing it. Not that he is terminally ill, but he is obese and and in his 60s so you never know.

HBO

We're all in shock and feeling immeasurable sadness at the loss of a beloved member of our family. James Gandolfini was a special man, a great talent, but more importantly a gentle and loving person who treated everyone no matter their title or position with equal respect. He touched so many of us over the years with his humor, his warmth and his humility. Our hearts go out to his wife and children during this terrible time. He will be deeply missed by all of us.

Ehwmatt wrote:It sucks but it's not surprising--he obviously continued gaining weight the last several years. One of my favorite actors from my all-time favorite show and one of my favorite fiction authors (Vince Flynn) both dead today... sucks.

Flynn died too! I hadn't read that. That just sux!

Rick wrote:HBO

We're all in shock and feeling immeasurable sadness at the loss of a beloved member of our family. James Gandolfini was a special man, a great talent, but more importantly a gentle and loving person who treated everyone no matter their title or position with equal respect. He touched so many of us over the years with his humor, his warmth and his humility. Our hearts go out to his wife and children during this terrible time. He will be deeply missed by all of us.

If you've ever seen any of the outtakes or behind the scenes shots of him, he always had a smile on his face and seemingly was always laughing at something.

Ehwmatt wrote:It sucks but it's not surprising--he obviously continued gaining weight the last several years. One of my favorite actors from my all-time favorite show and one of my favorite fiction authors (Vince Flynn) both dead today... sucks.

Holy fuck, Vince Flynn died? This is bigger news than that fat a** wannabe. Great Author...RIP Mitch Rapp, the baddest mother fucker ever to walk the planet!

Tony Soprano calls the O&A Show from the grave:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opJ5P_l4k5Q