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(46,758 posts)Tanuki
(14,921 posts)had spread to the bone. He was a fine actor and leaves behind an admirable artistic legacy.
JI7
(89,271 posts)but I guess that's if it's caught early enough and hasn't spread.
trof
(54,256 posts)Did radiation (45 zaps) and doing Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT).
Pretty much wipes out testosterone which feeds prostate cancer cells.
Basically going through MENopause for the foreseeable future.
Hot flashes.
Better than the alternative.
ratchiweenie
(7,754 posts)not prostate cancer.
trof
(54,256 posts)ratchiweenie
(7,754 posts)tough old dad got more sensitive. LOL.
trof
(54,256 posts)Gynecomastia.
I was more or less resigned to an old man's body.
I sure didn't bargain for an old woman's body.
😞
Demsrule86
(68,689 posts)leftieNanner
(15,154 posts)Surgery, radiation, etc. Died of old age at 94.
JI7
(89,271 posts)CaliforniaPeggy
(149,712 posts)hlthe2b
(102,376 posts)Yes, he was 71, but he's looked really vibrant in recent years...
A good actor who will be remembered.
edhopper
(33,616 posts)Thought he was great in every thing I have scene him in, from Body Heat to The Avengers.
Only a few years older than me.
BeyondGeography
(39,380 posts)And wisdom. You could feel it.
Sad about this.
ratchiweenie
(7,754 posts)tishaLA
(14,176 posts)So good. And the Paul Auster novel on which it's based is pretty damn good, too.
smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)Very tragic loss.
Rest in Peace, Mr. Hurt.
exboyfil
(17,865 posts)Comfort to his family and friends.
Thanks for the memories. I loved him as the empty suit in Broadcast News.
I think I will queue up A History of Violence.
'Cause you can bet if I misplaced a couple of 30 megaton warheads, there'd be consequences.
gratuitous
(82,849 posts)There goes my idea for a sequel to Body Heat with the original leads, William Hurt, Kathleen Turner, and Ted Danson.
TygrBright
(20,767 posts)luvs2sing
(2,220 posts)Macon Leary..
Paladin
(28,273 posts)Scrivener7
(51,014 posts)Liberal In Texas
(13,576 posts)Enjoyed the many roles I saw him over the years.
One of the latest in "Goliath"
keopeli
(3,525 posts)One of those films that never had the recognition it deserved. His performance - perfection.
Rest in star light, Mr Hurt and thank you.
Hamlette
(15,412 posts)and seemed to get better as he aged.
The Big Chill and Body Heat are among my favorite movies.
Shit.
dixiechiken1
(2,113 posts)Reminds me of Mr Dixie, to this day.
RIP
ProfessorGAC
(65,191 posts)Those 2 movies are those I think of first when talking about Bill Hurt.
My wife & I both loved those movies.
I know his most known role was probably Broadcast News, but we loved these 2.
He was also terrific in Michael, with Travolta.
dixiechiken1
(2,113 posts)I love that movie! He really was great. He'll be missed. 😭
dewsgirl
(14,961 posts)I really liked him in Mr.Brooks and he was also great in Children of a Lesser God.
RIP William Hurt
MissMillie
(38,580 posts)I also remember him from a movie called "The Doctor," where the doctor became the patient.
He was gifted.
hatrack
(59,592 posts)And wonderful in a whole world of other roles.
CanonRay
(14,118 posts)especially Body Heat and The Big Chill
Ohio Joe
(21,761 posts)NJCher
(35,732 posts)in the Village on a few occasions. He was in a play with Sigourney Weaver at the time, I think. It was a long time ago, so I don't remember much more than that. I do recall he said something very nice to me that I've always treasured.
I'm very sad that he's no longer with us.
SleeplessinSoCal
(9,145 posts)We saw that. 1984.
https://www.ibdb.com/broadway-production/hurlyburly-4342#OpeningNightCast
NJCher
(35,732 posts)The year would be right.
Thanks. That helps me place another event in my life, also Lion's Head related.
SleeplessinSoCal
(9,145 posts)It closed in 2006. We lived on W. 73rd and saw many plays there. Sadly it closed in 2006. It was a lovely theater.
https://www.broadway.com/buzz/95661/promenade-theatre-to-shut-down-permanently-june-11/
NJCher
(35,732 posts)we went to off-Broadways every weekend, but I don't recall that one.
My conversations with him were actually at The Lion's Head where he came in after the performance for a few drinks. I think I only remember Sigourney Weaver coming once, but Wm was there on a more regular basis.
And as you know, we lost The Lion's Head, too, quite a few years back. Wonder what's there now.
SleeplessinSoCal
(9,145 posts)Behind a paywall is this article another item Lion's Head.
https://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/05/nyregion/05nyc.html
There is another Lions. Head Tavern on the Upper West Side, which is still there.
NJCher
(35,732 posts)It meant a lot to me. I read it several times and will save it.
Thank you, sleepless.
I, too, feel ancient when I encounter NYC changes. So many. The biggest thing now is that it's such a rich person's place. I hope that changes with the investigations of the oligarchs influencing so much of real estate prices will get the ball rolling. Something really needs to happen to make the city more affordable.
milestogo
(16,829 posts)Always underrated, in my opinion.
Mr. Brooks, with Kevin Costner, is also an excellent film.
Skittles
(153,193 posts)one who could convey so many feelings with just a slight movement of expression
mountain grammy
(26,655 posts)He was an amazing actor.. I loved his work. I will miss him.
SarcasticSatyr
(1,183 posts)He had so many great films to his name, but the two that stand out for me are Altered States and Broadcast News.
evolves
(5,403 posts)VGNonly
(7,509 posts)what I also remember. A good actor with some bad demons.
SergeStorms
(19,204 posts)that movie freaked me out a little bit, because I was "experimenting" with Peyote at that time. I didn't want to turn into some missing link, breaking into zoos and stuff, so l cut back on my experimentation a little. Just a little.
He was much too young to die. Very sad, and assholes like Trump and Putin still draw air.
TNNurse
(6,929 posts)dweller
(23,662 posts)That book was Martin Cruz Smiths first major bestseller. He has a series of mysteries featuring Arkady Renko (Hurts character) and Ive read them all, and in my mind whenever Renko speaks its with Hurts voice
RIP
✌🏻
milestogo
(16,829 posts)Last edited Sun Mar 13, 2022, 07:50 PM - Edit history (1)
And I watched it because of him.
The Doctor was also a great film.
Submariner
(12,509 posts)Watched it for umpteenth time on MGMHD.
RIP Mr Hurt.
KPN
(15,650 posts)going to mention Gorky Park as well. He was perfect in that role having already read the book when I saw it.
Solly Mack
(90,787 posts)paleotn
(17,970 posts)Joinfortmill
(14,460 posts)calimary
(81,498 posts)Loved him in Broadcast News. So did the camera.
PCIntern
(25,584 posts)A relative of mine knew him at Tufts University. She said he starred in everything and everyone knew he was on another plane in the acting world at the school.
He was stellar and believe it or not I think his finest performance was the brief scene in A History of Violence at the end. However
everything else as well
R.I.P. sir
ancianita
(36,137 posts)hamsterjill
(15,224 posts)He gave great perspective to that story. Sad to learn of his passing.
milestogo
(16,829 posts)FakeNoose
(32,767 posts)I remember when we believed that cancer would be beaten in our lifetime. Well that was obviously wrong because I'm the same age as William Hurt. This is devastating news. Condolences to his family and friends.
MLAA
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AllyCat
(16,223 posts)Godspeed sir.
nuxvomica
(12,443 posts)Between Paddy Chayefsky's brilliant concept and Ken Russell's brilliant direction, what tethered the film back to earth, and made it one of the best sc-fi films ever, was Hurt's committed performance. I last saw him in the Goliath series and he was terrific. What a loss!
artemisia1
(756 posts)Meowmee
(5,164 posts)I was just watching him in Goliath season 4.
SYFROYH
(34,183 posts)I think it opened minds about love is love.
mnmoderatedem
(3,729 posts)very overlooked film IMO
RIP William.
superpatriotman
(6,252 posts)A standout among amazing performances in this 90s gem of a film.
WhiskeyGrinder
(22,438 posts)themaguffin
(3,826 posts)made a film better