It's A Sad Day For Movie Buffs! Hollywood Stars David Warner & Paul Sorvino Have Passed Away
Titanic star David Warner had died aged 80 after suffering from cancer-related illness.
Actor David Warner, who was known for portraying a malicious valet Spicer Lovejoy in the 1997 blockbuster film Titanic, has died of cancer-related illness on Sunday.
The news of David Warner's death has been confirmed by his family who claimed the actor had been sick for the last 18 months.
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David Warner's family told BBC, "He will be missed hugely by us, his family and friends, and remembered as a kind-hearted, generous, and compassionate man, partner, and father, whose legacy of extraordinary work has touched the lives of so many over the years. We are heartbroken."
David Warner was a versatile British actor often cast in villainous roles. Apart from featuring in the most iconic movie Titanic, he was seen in the 1971 psychological thriller Straw Dogs, The Omen - a 1976 horror classic, the 1979 time-travel adventure Time After Time where he played Jack the Ripper. The actor signed up for roles ranging from Shakespearean tragedies to sci-fi cult classics.
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Many were in shock learning about David Warner's demise. The actor's fans, friends and colleagues from the industry took to Twitter to condole his death.
"David was a unique actor, one of the very best of his generation. His portrayal of Jack the Ripper in Time After Time was magnificent. He was an old friend and I will miss him greatly. #DavidWarner #rip," Malcolm McDowell tweeted.
David was a unique actor, one of the very best of his generation. His portrayal of Jack the Ripper in Time After Time was magnificent. He was an old friend and I will miss him greatly. #DavidWarner #rip pic.twitter.com/DMeYFUYYWH
¡ª Malcolm McDowell (@McDowellMalc) July 25, 2022
Bruce Boxleitner wrote, "I met David Warner in 1981 when I was cast alongside him in TRON. I was thrilled to work with him because I was a fan. He made me laugh each time we saw one another. I'll always remember his incredibly dry wit. He'll be missed at all TRON-related events, and in life. -BB."
I met David Warner in 1981 when I was cast alongside him in TRON. I was thrilled to work with him because I was a fan. He made me laugh each time we saw one another. I'll always remember his incredibly dry wit. He'll be missed at all TRON-related events, and in life. -BB pic.twitter.com/B736lpxO0e
¡ª Bruce Boxleitner (@boxleitnerbruce) July 25, 2022
Paul Sorvino Is No More!
Sadly, 'Goodfellas' fame Paul Sorvino has also passed away due to natural causes on Monday.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the veteran actor and father of Oscar winner Mira Sorvino, who was popular for his role in Martin Scorsese's gangster epic film Goodfellas was 83.
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Sharing the news of his demise, Paul's wife Dee Dee took to Twitter and wrote, "Our hearts are broken, there will never be another Paul Sorvino, he was the love of my life and one of the greatest performers to ever grace the screen and stage."
Paul's daughter Mira Sorvino also paid tribute to her deceased father on Twitter. "My heart is rent asunder - a life of love and joy and wisdom with him is over. He was the most wonderful father. I love him so much. I'm sending you love in the stars Dad as you ascend," she penned.
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