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Skittles

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26. an amazing actor

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Sun Mar 13, 2022, 06:11 PM

Mar 2022

one who could convey so many feelings with just a slight movement of expression

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Actor William Hurt has passed away at 71. [View all] RandySF Mar 2022 OP

Relatively young by today's standards. Baitball Blogger Mar 2022 #1

An article from 2018 said he had terminal prostate cancer that even then Tanuki Mar 2022 #5

That's sad. Prostate cancer seems to usually be survivable JI7 Mar 2022 #12

I'm 80 and I was diagnosed in Oct. of 2020. trof Mar 2022 #33

My dad got it at 79. He just did the ADT and died at 93 of old age (his heart just gave out) ratchiweenie Mar 2022 #43

Thanks. That's what I'm hoping for. trof Mar 2022 #46

I have to say he did go through menopause complete with hot flashes and it sure seemed like my ratchiweenie Mar 2022 #48

And the 3 Bs. Boobs, Belly, and Butt. trof Mar 2022 #54

I saw the Big Chill years after it was made. It was a great movie. He was wonderful in this movie. Demsrule86 Mar 2022 #70

My Dad had prostate cancer at age 70 leftieNanner Mar 2022 #53

Yes, definately better than alternative . Especially for your friends and family JI7 Mar 2022 #67

Gone too soon..........way too soon. I loved him! ♥ CaliforniaPeggy Mar 2022 #2

Wow... that is a shock. hlthe2b Mar 2022 #3

This is sad edhopper Mar 2022 #4

There was inner goodness in his performances BeyondGeography Mar 2022 #6

Loved him in Smoke. Such a touching performance. ratchiweenie Mar 2022 #44

I'd totally forgotten that film. tishaLA Mar 2022 #62

Yes, I sensed that as well. smirkymonkey Mar 2022 #52

Dang he made a great Thunderbolt Ross exboyfil Mar 2022 #7

Rats gratuitous Mar 2022 #8

Thank you, Mr. Hurt. A life well-lived, you gave and gave. n/t TygrBright Mar 2022 #9

I will miss you.. luvs2sing Mar 2022 #10

Very sorry to hear it. A genuine talent. (nt) Paladin Mar 2022 #11

Oh no! I had such a crush on him when I was younger! Wow. That's young. Scrivener7 Mar 2022 #13

RIP. Liberal In Texas Mar 2022 #14

Way, way before his time. RIP, Mr. Hurt. See "Kiss of the Spiderwoman" 1985 keopeli Mar 2022 #15

Yes sarge43 Mar 2022 #24

sad, sad day. He was wonderful Hamlette Mar 2022 #16

Nick from "The Big Chill" dixiechiken1 Mar 2022 #17

That & "Body Heat" ProfessorGAC Mar 2022 #20

I *totally* forgot about "Michael"! dixiechiken1 Mar 2022 #23

That was a good movie, I saw it in the theatre. dewsgirl Mar 2022 #27

I just watched it yesterday. MissMillie Mar 2022 #38

He was wonderfully horrible in "A History Of Violence" . . . . hatrack Mar 2022 #18

One of my favorites CanonRay Mar 2022 #19

RIP Ohio Joe Mar 2022 #21

I had a drink or two with him at The Lion's Head NJCher Mar 2022 #22

Was it Hurlyburly? SleeplessinSoCal Mar 2022 #58

must have been NJCher Mar 2022 #60

Did you see it off Broadway at the Promenade? SleeplessinSoCal Mar 2022 #69

don't think so NJCher Mar 2022 #72

NYC is ever changing, leaving me feeling ancient. SleeplessinSoCal Mar 2022 #75

I hadn't read that article NJCher Mar 2022 #76

I adored him. milestogo Mar 2022 #25

an amazing actor Skittles Mar 2022 #26

oh no.. so sorry to see this mountain grammy Mar 2022 #28

Very sad, he was a good person and a fine actor ... SarcasticSatyr Mar 2022 #29

Maybe not that good: evolves Mar 2022 #42

Unfortunately VGNonly Mar 2022 #68

"Altered States", the first movie I saw him in..... SergeStorms Mar 2022 #51

Oh, this is sad, a fine actor. Never disappointed TNNurse Mar 2022 #30

I really enjoyed him in the movie Gorky Park dweller Mar 2022 #31

I only watched that recently. milestogo Mar 2022 #32

It was just on the tube this morning Submariner Mar 2022 #34

Yes, one of his lesser known great parts. I was KPN Mar 2022 #41

... Solly Mack Mar 2022 #35

Damn. Great actor. paleotn Mar 2022 #36

Great actor. Rest In Peace. Joinfortmill Mar 2022 #37

Damn. calimary Mar 2022 #39

Aww geez.... PCIntern Mar 2022 #40

Way too soon. An understated, great artist. ancianita Mar 2022 #45

I loved "The Doctor". hamsterjill Mar 2022 #47

Yes. milestogo Mar 2022 #56

Cancer SUCKS!!! Rest in Peace William Hurt FakeNoose Mar 2022 #49

One of my favorite actors. RIP. MLAA Mar 2022 #50

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Mar 2022 #55

Oh no!!! He has always been one of my favorites. AllyCat Mar 2022 #57

His performance made "Altered States" believable nuxvomica Mar 2022 #59

"Children of a Lesser God" put him on my radar when I saw it circa-1986. RIP /nt artemisia1 Mar 2022 #61

He was a good actor Meowmee Mar 2022 #63

Kiss of the Spider Woman was ahead of its time SYFROYH Mar 2022 #64

The Doctor mnmoderatedem Mar 2022 #65

Harlan James - Love You To Death, 1990 superpatriotman Mar 2022 #66

He was a violent and abusive person. WhiskeyGrinder Mar 2022 #71

He was one of those actors who was just always enjoyable to watch. He always themaguffin Mar 2022 #73

He was an amazing actor. nt leftyladyfrommo Mar 2022 #74