Sonatine 11571 Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 Hollywood legend Tony Curtis dies Hollywood is in mourning after one of its biggest screen icons, Tony Curtis, has died aged 85. His cause of death is as yet unknown - but a spokesperson for Jamie Lee Curtis (his daughter) confirmed his passing to website Entertainment Tonight. Curtis made a name for himself as a sex symbol in a series of movies in the 50s, before winning critical acclaim in the biting drama 'The Sweet Smell of Success'. He was Oscar nominated for his role in Sidney Poitier's 'The Defiant Ones' in 1958. Curtis appeared alongside Marilyn Monroe in Billy Wilder's classic comedy 'Some Like It Hot' - where Curtis played a jazz musician on the run. He famously described working with Monroe as "like kissing Hitler". Although he later insisted that the quote was a joke. Other notable films include 'The Vikings' and 'Spartacus'. He showed a different side to his talents playing a serial killer in 1968's 'The Boston Strangler'. While audiences and critics struggled initially to come to terms with the former matinée idol playing a killer, the film is now looked upon as one of Curtis' strongest film roles. He led a colourful personal life - marrying six times. When asked in 2008 what he would like to have written on his gravestone, Curtis quipped "Nobody's Perfect" - a reference to the famous closing line of 'Some Like It Hot'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 Once the hair goes, no point in carrying on really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 22007 Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 Once the hair goes, no point in carrying on really. Alex will be pleased to hear that. RIP, must confess I thought he was already dead, as usual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shackbleep 0 Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 Should be commended for co-producing these fine specimens.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 20786 Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 JLC Tits Hmmmmmmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJS 4411 Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 RIP Can't help thinking about the quantity and quality of the women he'll have had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 RIP. Some Like It Hot is one of my all-time favourites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 46086 Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 Bona fide Hollywood legend. What a life some of these characters must have had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 43108 Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 (edited) "I wouldn't be caught dead marrying a woman old enough to be my wife." "Yonda lies da cas'l of my fadda da caliph" Legend. R.I.P. Edited September 30, 2010 by Monkeys Fist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Castell 0 Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 Should be commended for co-producing these fine specimens.... Is Eddie Murphy his son? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob W 0 Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 "I wouldn't be caught dead marrying a woman old enough to be my wife.""Yonda lies da cas'l of my fadda da caliph" Legend. R.I.P. One of the Greats without a doubt....................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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