YoungWillz 21,046 Posted June 28, 2016 Bud Spencer dead. Kinda hard to explain how big he was to someone who isn't Italian, but this is one my dad will be mourning. I could have sworn I created a thread for him years ago. Hmmmm, oh well, I guess it's vanished into the DL archive vaults :-( Daily Mail Obit for Bud Spencer for the DDP: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/reuters/article-3663061/Italian-Actor-Bud-Spencer-dies-age-86.html 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ankou 17 Posted June 28, 2016 Really sad about Bud Spencer's passing. He was one of my favorite actors of all time. I'd say he's the most popular and famous Italian actor in Europe. His films air constantly on German TV and I've seen most of them at least ten times. R.I.P. Bud. As to Götz George, I've seen all the Schimanski movies, of course, as well as some others, but I wouldn't say I was a big fan. His passing is sad nonetheless. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Book 3,556 Posted June 28, 2016 Bud Spencers "Banana Joe" was the very first movie I watched in the cinemas along with my grandfather, my mother and my aunt. Nice memory. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,972 Posted June 28, 2016 Bud Spencer's death was breaking news in german media. Götz George's death as well. It doesn't seem to stop this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ankou 17 Posted June 28, 2016 Understandable. I don't think there is any country that loves Bud Spencer more than Germany... which is not a bad thing. Germany's obsession with David Hasselhoff on the other hand... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,140 Posted June 28, 2016 Bud Spencer's death was breaking news in german media. Götz George's death as well. It doesn't seem to stop this year. I've never heard of either of these people. Maybe I never was very European after all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ImNotHades 207 Posted June 28, 2016 Bud Spencer's death was breaking news in german media. Götz George's death as well. It doesn't seem to stop this year. I've never heard of either of these people. Maybe I never was very European after all. He was there before Chuck fucking Norris, Jean Claude van idiot Damme, Arnold Idiotnagger and the rest.....the original macho man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ImNotHades 207 Posted June 28, 2016 Why is the forum correcting curses? I can't write fuck anymore? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 11,946 Posted June 28, 2016 Bud Spencer dead. Kinda hard to explain how big he was to someone who isn't Italian, but this is one my dad will be mourning. You broke my heart, Spade! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 11,946 Posted June 28, 2016 I know many Italian actors which could represent great demises: Lino Banfi (b. 1936) a myth Paolo Villaggio (b. 1932) Fantozzi 03.07.2017 Gianfranco d'Angelo (b. 1936) Camillo Milli (b. 1929) Paolo Paoloni (b. 1929) Armando Francioli (b. 1919) Raffaele Pisu (b. 1925) Gianrico Tedeschi (b. 1920) Paolo Ferrari (b. 1929) Guerrino Crivello (b. 1941) serious health problems Enzo Garinei (b. 1926) worked many times with Bud Spencer as a villain Corrado Olmi (b. 1926) Jimmy il Fenomeno (b. 1932) slapface Andrea Bianchi (b. 1925) worst filmmaker ever Tonino Valerii (b. 1934) western movie guy 14.10.2016 Mario Milita (b. 1923) dubbing legend 22.08.2017 Fernando Cerulli (b. 1926) Jack La Cayenne (b. 1937) Actresses Valentina Cortese (b. 1923) remember her in The Girl who Knew Too Much Franca Valeri (b. 1920) Valeria Valeri (b. 1921) Luisa Rivelli (b. 1930) Gina Lollobrigida (b. 1927) Sophia Loren (b. 1934) Claudia Cardinale (b. 1938) And Willz, can you find out if John Bartha (b. 1920) is still alive? He lived in a camper in the US, but I doubt he's still living like that at 96. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ankou 17 Posted June 28, 2016 Hmm... don't know any of the male actors. The only famous (abroad) male Italian actors that come to mind right away are Terence Hill (of course) and Roberto Benigni. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomTomTelekom 3,727 Posted June 28, 2016 I know many Italian actors which could represent great demises: Lino Banfi (b. 1936) a myth Paolo Villaggio (b. 1932) Fantozzi Gianfranco d'Angelo (b. 1936) Camillo Milli (b. 1929) Paolo Paoloni (b. 1929) Armando Francioli (b. 1919) a ghost, but still alive Raffaele Pisu (b. 1925) Gianrico Tedeschi (b. 1920) Paolo Ferrari (b. 1929) Guerrino Crivello (b. 1941) serious health problems Enzo Garinei (b. 1926) worked many times with Bud Spencer as a villain Corrado Olmi (b. 1926) Jimmy il Fenomeno (b. 1932) slapface Andrea Bianchi (b. 1925) worst filmmaker ever Tonino Valerii (b. 1934) western movie guy Mario Milita (b. 1923) dubbing legend Fernando Cerulli (b. 1926) Jack La Cayenne (b. 1937) Actresses Valentina Cortese (b. 1923) remember her in The Girl who Knew Too Much Franca Valeri (b. 1920) Valeria Valeri (b. 1921) Luisa Rivelli (b. 1930) Gina Lollobrigida (b. 1927) Sophia Loren (b. 1934) Claudia Cardinale (b. 1938) And Willz, can you find out if John Bartha (b. 1920) is still alive? He lived in a camper in the US, but I doubt he's still living like that at 96. what about Pippo Baudo, is he still alive? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomTomTelekom 3,727 Posted June 28, 2016 Hmm... don't know any of the male actors. The only famous (abroad) male Italian actors that come to mind right away are Terence Hill (of course) and Roberto Benigni. and Adriano Celentano 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,140 Posted June 28, 2016 Hmm... don't know any of the male actors. The only famous (abroad) male Italian actors that come to mind right away are Terence Hill (of course) and Roberto Benigni. and Adriano Celentano <puts hand up> I've got one ! Franco Nero Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ankou 17 Posted June 29, 2016 I only know Adriano Celentano as a singer. Forgot about Franco Nero. Didn't even know he was still alive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,527 Posted June 29, 2016 Toni Servillo is the greatest living actor you [word that isn't "effing" or "f***ing] ingrates Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guylevesque 18 Posted July 4, 2016 A duo of ailing Iranians for your consideration: Singer Mohammed-Reza Shajarian has recently publicized his battle with kidney cancer, which he apparently was first diagnosed with fifteen years ago. Filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami is in hospital, recovering from cancer surgery. It took me 0.000000000000000000000001 seconds to 'consider' them; coincidentally their obit chances. SC Abbas is dead http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-36709240 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,140 Posted July 4, 2016 A duo of ailing Iranians for your consideration: Singer Mohammed-Reza Shajarian has recently publicized his battle with kidney cancer, which he apparently was first diagnosed with fifteen years ago. Filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami is in hospital, recovering from cancer surgery. It took me 0.000000000000000000000001 seconds to 'consider' them; coincidentally their obit chances.SC Abbas is dead http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-36709240 All due respect to Abbas and condolences to his loved ones, but 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainChorizo 1,982 Posted July 12, 2016 Yumi Ito Singer who was part of the Japanese Vocal Duo "The Peanuts" with her twin sister is dead at 75 The sisters are most known to Western audiences for playing the Minature Fairies in the “Mothra” movies 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,046 Posted July 14, 2016 Hector Babenco, film director famous for Kiss Of The Spiderwoman and Ironweed, has died aged 70 from cardiac arrest. https://translate.google.co.uk/translate?hl=en&sl=pt&u=http://g1.globo.com/pop-arte/cinema/noticia/2016/07/hector-babenco-morre-aos-70-anos-em-sao-paulo.html&prev=search Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainChorizo 1,982 Posted July 14, 2016 Hector Babenco, film director famous for Kiss Of The Spiderwoman and Ironweed, has died aged 70 from cardiac arrest. https://translate.google.co.uk/translate?hl=en&sl=pt&u=http://g1.globo.com/pop-arte/cinema/noticia/2016/07/hector-babenco-morre-aos-70-anos-em-sao-paulo.html&prev=search 3 Yuge Film Directors all within a week in a half 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whitehouse 872 Posted July 20, 2016 Hollywood- and tv-director Gerry Marshall (Pretty Woman, Happy Days) died at 81 years old. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,046 Posted July 20, 2016 NAME BORN NATIONALITY REASON Radu Beligan 1918 Romanian Elderly List updated and brought forward. Radu Beligan has died aged 97. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160720/news/307209939/ A unique for the DDP awaiting the usual. Edit: Daily Mail: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-3699301/Romanian-actor-Radu-Beligan-dies-97.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 11,946 Posted July 23, 2016 Franca Faldini, Italian actress and last partner of legendary Naples comedian Totò (1898-1967), died on 22nd July aged 85. She was in a movie with Jerry Lewis, Sailor Beware, where she kissed the Immortal (literally) Comedian. http://corrieredelmezzogiorno.corriere.it/napoli/spettacoli/16_luglio_22/morta-franca-faldini-ultima-compagna-toto-f445ea50-502a-11e6-b6f4-55c6593cafeb.shtml 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
