Farewell to a grand old man...

[seawasp]

... Sir Christopher Lee is dead at 93 of respiratory and heart problems. He was one of the Great Actors of my life, a magnetic screen presence with one of the great Voices that drilled itself into your head even when he spoke quietly. Two of my characters -- Amas-Garao of the Shadeweavers, and Ugu the Unbowed, "speak" in Lee's voice; one of them, Ugu, is supposed to LOOK like Christopher lee when somewhat younger (as seen in my icon above).

He had a magnificent run, and was one of those larger than life figures that is too preposterous to believe as a fictional character: descendant of royalty, special forces operative who fought (and killed) Nazis in WWII, great actor and icon, and even heavy metal musician/singer!

He will be missed.

Comments

[queenoftheskies.livejournal.com]

I was sad to hear of his death.

[nuranar.livejournal.com]

This is the first I've heard. A grand old man, indeed. :(

[vulpine137.livejournal.com]

He's one of the best, and will be missed.

[q99.livejournal.com]

He lived a very interesting life!

So many roles, so many stories. I think this is a time to raise a glass to a life well-lived.

-Amas-Garao of the Shadeweavers-

Ok, I can hear that :)

Yes he will.

[ancientone.livejournal.com]

you spoke elegantly of him. one could not forget his presence or voice.

[bunny-m.livejournal.com]

We shall not see his like again, and the world is both lesser for his passing, and far greater for his having been in it.