Utah Man who inspired 'Rain Man' dies
12-21-09, 07:12 PM
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Utah Man who inspired 'Rain Man' dies
Associated Press Writer
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - A relative says Kim Peek, the man who
inspired the title character in the Oscar-winning movie "Rain
Man," has died. He was 58.
Fran Peek says his son had a heart attack Saturday and was
pronounced dead at a hospital in the Salt Lake City suburb of
Murray.
Peek was a savant with a remarkable memory. Fran Peek says his
son could read a book just once and memorize it.
Kim Peek inspired Barry Morrow when he wrote "Rain Man," the
movie that won four Academy Awards, including best actor for Dustin
Hoffman, who played the title role.
RIP Kim
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - A relative says Kim Peek, the man who
inspired the title character in the Oscar-winning movie "Rain
Man," has died. He was 58.
Fran Peek says his son had a heart attack Saturday and was
pronounced dead at a hospital in the Salt Lake City suburb of
Murray.
Peek was a savant with a remarkable memory. Fran Peek says his
son could read a book just once and memorize it.
Kim Peek inspired Barry Morrow when he wrote "Rain Man," the
movie that won four Academy Awards, including best actor for Dustin
Hoffman, who played the title role.
RIP Kim
12-21-09, 08:04 PM
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Re: Utah Man who inspired 'Rain Man' dies
i saw some documentary on him on discovery a few months ago. too bad.
