PaulG Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 Sir Christopher Lee, the veteran actor and star of many of the world's biggest film franchises, has died aged 93. The English-born actor, who made his name playing Dracula and Frankenstein's monster in the Hammer horror films, appeared in more than 250 movies. He was best-known for his villainous roles - including Scaramanga in James Bond and evil wizard Saruman in The Lord of the Rings. The actor's other credits include The Wicker Man and Star Wars. The actor is reported to have died on Sunday at Chelsea and Westminster hospital in London, after being hospitalised for respiratory problems and heart failure. He was also an accomplished professional singer and has released several albums from classical to heavy metal (2012 to 2014). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 RIP Sir Christopher. another Legend gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 So sad. Rest in peace Mr Lee. Xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulG Posted June 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 He was the last of the big classic Horror stars Boris Karloff, Peter Cushing, Peter Lorre, Vincent Price and Cristopher Lee. I grew up watching them in Hammer Horror, part of my childhood is gone for ever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 93 - what an age!!! RIP Sir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulG Posted June 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 yes and not many 90 year olds record a Heavy Metal Album Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 Great actor, rip Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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