Paul Bearer 6,100 Posted February 4, 2006 (edited) When I first read the article on Al Lewis's death on cnn.com, his age was given as 95. The article now reads that Al's age was 83. Who knows, it might change in another half hour. 82 according to this site see here for explanation of his age Edited February 4, 2006 by heaven can wait Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3minutes2midnight 1 Posted February 4, 2006 Al Lewis is, was, undoubtedly famous enough, but I am disappointed not to see an obituary on the BBC website. They have one of a piano playing son of a long dead italian dictator. But no Grandpa. Shame on them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,100 Posted February 4, 2006 The BBC usualy are a bit on the slow side at reporting slebs on the other side of the pond. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted February 4, 2006 Anyhow, Al Lewis is deathlist's 2nd success in 2006. He is the 139th success since 1987. The 2006 list is now in 17th place out of the 20 deathlists since 1987. Number 13 on the list - certainly unlucky for him. Perhaps we should rename you Mr.Stats. No no - Windsor I shall remain. I am not worthy of 'Mr. Stats'. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tempus Fugit 214 Posted February 4, 2006 When I first read the article on Al Lewis's death on cnn.com, his age was given as 95. The article now reads that Al's age was 83. Who knows, it might change in another half hour. 82 according to this site see here for explanation of his age All the news obituaries are saying he's 95. Wiki has also been changed back to dob of 1910. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,639 Posted February 4, 2006 The unidexter hits the deck It really is quite tragic But I had a bet on with my friend So I think that it's magic So long Granpa! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weatherman90 7 Posted February 5, 2006 This is just too crazy! First we think he's 82 and now he dies....wow! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banshees Scream 110 Posted February 5, 2006 http://www.cnn.com/2006/SHOWBIZ/TV/02/04/l...t.ap/index.html The CNN artical says he is 83 but I think 95. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
football_fan 42 Posted February 5, 2006 The BBC usualy are a bit on the slow side at reporting slebs on the other side of the pond. Still nothing from the BBC, but a U.K. obituary for him is in the Guardian Actor, Politician Al Lewis Dies at 95 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,186 Posted February 5, 2006 sheesh, for most of 2005, he was on my 2006 DDP 20. Then I read that he was active, so I moved him out of the top 20 into my reserve spot. Then I figure out he's 82 not 95. Then the bugger goes and dies! I feel robbed! Nonetheless, I'm sorry to see him go. And I'm sticking with 83. I suppose even if it's not cleared up now, come late March/April, I'll have a look on the SSDI & see what his real age was. He may suprise us yet post-death. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,186 Posted February 5, 2006 BBC Obit They say 82, apparently his son said he was 82 in one of these reports... Still I don't suppose it really matters... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3minutes2midnight 1 Posted February 5, 2006 BBC now having it both ways. He is listed as being born in 1910 and 1923 in separate articles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted February 5, 2006 Al has finally died!!!!!! RIP GRANDPA!!!!! We shall miss you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deadornot 12 Posted February 5, 2006 Grandpa Munster Kicks the Bucket Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,532 Posted February 5, 2006 BBC has him as being 82 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted February 5, 2006 There's an extensive discussion here about his age. Either way, for Deathlist, Rotten and DDP, it doesn't really matter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest lazur Posted February 6, 2006 I understand that makeup can have amazing effects, but it still seems unlikely that Al lewis began his role on the Munsters at the age of 41! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
in eternum+ 22 Posted February 6, 2006 CNN also have him at 82: Grampa Munster Dies at age 82 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mortician 2 Posted February 6, 2006 I understand that makeup can have amazing effects, but it still seems unlikely that Al lewis began his role on the Munsters at the age of 41! And was only 3 years older than Fred Gwynn who played Herman.... Perhaps he faked his earlier birth date to get the role? It certainly got him DL noticed before his time... Perhaps we can have a memorial thread based on co-stars who's ages were obviously wrong... Jessie Royce Landis played Cary Grant's mother in North by Northwest even though she was born 10 months after him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Die 63 Posted February 6, 2006 His son says he was 82. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cowboy Ronnie 78 Posted February 6, 2006 Anne Bancroft was only six years older than Dustin Hoffman, yet she was a dirty old lady whilst seducing him in The Graduate. She died last year, so maybe we should cue Dustin up for the 2011 DL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted February 6, 2006 Anne Bancroft was only six years older than Dustin Hoffman, yet she was a dirty old lady whilst seducing him in The Graduate. She died last year, so maybe we should cue Dustin up for the 2011 DL. I don't know. I have a feeling Dustin won't get ovarian cancer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anubis the Jackal 77 Posted February 7, 2006 Anne Bancroft was only six years older than Dustin Hoffman, yet she was a dirty old lady whilst seducing him in The Graduate. She died last year, so maybe we should cue Dustin up for the 2011 DL. I don't know. I have a feeling Dustin won't get ovarian cancer Unless he's doing deep method research for the remake of Tootsie. There's a great quote from Lord Olivier when they were filming 'Marathon Man' together. Hoffman had kept himself awake for 3 days to get his character to the right point of mania. When he told Olivier of this, he replied "My dear boy, have you considered acting?" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest J Money Posted February 7, 2006 Despite the main stream media's deferment to Al's son, there is a real debate about his age. Check out: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Al_Lewis People have done quite a bit of research by searching the U.S. census data. If he's really only 83 or so, then he's lied about nearly everything from his early career including college, his labour union work, Sacco and Vanzetti, being a published author, etc. People have done quite a bit of research by searching the U.S. census data. Maybe his son is right but wouldn't he want to protect his father's reputation and let the lie about his age go on? I'd love to see an interview where someone says, so basically your father is nothing but a big liar? Personally, I'd believe Grandpa before his son. I'm a huge fan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
