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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2017 17:46:24 GMT
"(CNN)Actor John Heard, best known for playing the father in the "Home Alone" movies, has died, the Santa Clara County, California, medical examiner's office said.
The medical examiner's office said the actor was 71, but other reports list his age as 72. He died Friday."
According to TMZ:
John Heard, the beloved star of several huge 80s and 90s movies, died Friday in Palo Alto, CA ... TMZ has learned.
Heard was found dead in a hotel by the maid service ... according to family sources. Police were called to the hotel for a report of a medical emergency, but he was pronounced dead on the scene. The coroner is investigating, and cause of death is unclear at this time ... but police do not suspect foul play.
We do know this ... according to his rep, John had "minor back surgery" Wednesday at Stanford Medical Center, and he was staying at the hotel while he recovered.
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quiltz
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Post by quiltz on Jul 22, 2017 18:01:54 GMT
I was just watching a re-run of an old Law & Order Criminal Intent, where he was a guest actor on.
He was such a good actor. Sympathies to all who knew him.
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Post by cadoodlebug on Jul 22, 2017 19:01:00 GMT
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scrappinmama
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Post by scrappinmama on Jul 22, 2017 19:13:55 GMT
He was a good actor and will be missed. Does anyone remember him on The Sopranos? Damn he was great in that part.
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Post by tiffanyr on Jul 22, 2017 19:52:18 GMT
One of my all time favorite movies is "A Trip to Bountiful" that he was in! He was a great actor.
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Post by garagesaler on Jul 22, 2017 20:17:17 GMT
I always liked him. So sad to hear he is gone. It said that he had some kind of minor back surgery and was staying in a hotel as he recuperated.
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Post by Scrappyhappy on Jul 22, 2017 20:24:38 GMT
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Post by peabay on Jul 22, 2017 20:33:25 GMT
In our house, we always imitate him mocking Tom Hanks "I don't get it, I don't get it" from "Big." Really liked him and his acting. Sad.
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Post by trollie on Jul 22, 2017 20:44:22 GMT
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Post by mom on Jul 22, 2017 22:15:46 GMT
How sad! I wonder if he ended up with a blood clot?
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Post by melanell on Jul 22, 2017 22:32:42 GMT
Gosh, this certainly surprised the heck out of me.
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Post by gmcwife1 on Jul 23, 2017 3:42:55 GMT
Very sorry to hear this  |
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Post by refugeepea on Jul 23, 2017 4:05:54 GMT
There was something easy going about him and it never seemed like he was acting; it was flawless. I enjoyed the sound of his voice too.
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Jul 23, 2017 11:32:46 GMT
I'm sorry to hear this. He was a fantastic actor.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 23, 2017 13:29:10 GMT
What a sad and lonely way to die.  |
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Post by beanbuddymom on Jul 23, 2017 13:39:12 GMT
I really liked him too! Never watched Sopranos so only knew him for Home Alone which we see 6 or 20 times a year so I was always a fan of his - I do think may have seen in guest star or smaller parts in other things though now that you are mentioning Law and Order and other movies though - seemed like a nice guy, it's sad the way he died. I mean any way is sad but this seems very sad, sounds like he was alone and it was clearly unexpected.
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Post by auntkelly on Jul 23, 2017 13:40:40 GMT
When my son was about 6, someone gave him the Home Alone movie & he became obsessed with it. He wanted to watch it everyday! The entire family memorized every line of that movie.
We still enjoy watching Home Alone when we are together during the Christmas season. It'll be sad watching it this year.
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Post by gloryjoy on Jul 23, 2017 14:21:39 GMT
That is sad, I liked him.
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