Hollywood Actor James Coburn Dead at 74
11-18-02, 11:00 PM
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Hollywood Actor James Coburn Dead at 74
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmp...ople_coburn_dc
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Oscar-winning actor James Coburn, famed for his action roles and poignant characterizations in a career spanning more than 40 years, died of a heart attack on Monday, his manager said. He was 74.
Coburn had been listening to music at his Beverly Hills home with his wife, when he was struck by a massive coronary about 4:30 p.m. PST, said his manager, Hillard Elkins. He was rushed to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
"He died happy," Elkins told Reuters.
The Nebraska native won an Academy Award in 1999 for his supporting role as an alcoholic father opposite Nick Nolte in the acclaimed drama "Affliction."
He is currently in North American theaters playing a terminally ill novelist in "The Man From Elysian Fields," an independent movie starring Andy Garcia and Mick Jagger.
Other films included the Westerns "Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid" and "Young Guns II," the spy spoof "Our Man Flint" and his 1960 breakthrough "The Magnificent Seven."
He is survived by his wife, Paula, two children, Lisa and James Jr., and two grandchildren.
This is really sad! I really enjoyed him as an actor and who can forget that voice of his.
Chris
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Oscar-winning actor James Coburn, famed for his action roles and poignant characterizations in a career spanning more than 40 years, died of a heart attack on Monday, his manager said. He was 74.
Coburn had been listening to music at his Beverly Hills home with his wife, when he was struck by a massive coronary about 4:30 p.m. PST, said his manager, Hillard Elkins. He was rushed to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
"He died happy," Elkins told Reuters.
The Nebraska native won an Academy Award in 1999 for his supporting role as an alcoholic father opposite Nick Nolte in the acclaimed drama "Affliction."
He is currently in North American theaters playing a terminally ill novelist in "The Man From Elysian Fields," an independent movie starring Andy Garcia and Mick Jagger.
Other films included the Westerns "Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid" and "Young Guns II," the spy spoof "Our Man Flint" and his 1960 breakthrough "The Magnificent Seven."
He is survived by his wife, Paula, two children, Lisa and James Jr., and two grandchildren.
This is really sad! I really enjoyed him as an actor and who can forget that voice of his.
Chris
11-18-02, 11:03 PM
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Ohhh man! 
And I just watched Monsters Inc.
Good lord, his movies rock; Charade, Mag Seven, Great Escape, Hard Times... sigh.
Well, at least he can hang out with Steve McQueen again.
R.I.P. James.
And I just watched Monsters Inc.Good lord, his movies rock; Charade, Mag Seven, Great Escape, Hard Times... sigh.
Well, at least he can hang out with Steve McQueen again.
R.I.P. James.
11-18-02, 11:40 PM
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This man has been in my life all my life
We shared something very cool. Those who know me know what I'm talking about.
We shared something very cool. Those who know me know what I'm talking about.
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This is very sad news. He has lately been hitting a stride with some good roles in the late part of his career. He will be missed!
11-19-02, 12:27 AM
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Wow. I'm honestly surprised he was 74. [then again, i'm bad with ages]
RIP
RIP
11-19-02, 01:05 AM
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when i was a kid i never really liked him- thought he was really creepy looking with that big set of white teeth.
over the last few years though, i've gotten to really enjoy his presence.
just watched Bite The Bullet last week, and loved it. he was wonderful.
the movie star landscape seems like a bland, GQ wasteland now.
over the last few years though, i've gotten to really enjoy his presence.
just watched Bite The Bullet last week, and loved it. he was wonderful.
the movie star landscape seems like a bland, GQ wasteland now.
11-19-02, 03:11 AM
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Originally posted by RoQuEr
you beat me to it.....
How about a top 10 movies with James coburn in it?
you beat me to it.....
How about a top 10 movies with James coburn in it?
We'll miss you, Jimmy.
11-19-02, 06:51 AM
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Derek Flint - way cooler than James Bond...
11-19-02, 07:52 AM
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Originally posted by Khan
I thought he was fantastic in Glengarry Glenn Ross and Malice and have been waiting for him to deliver on that potential ever since.
I thought he was fantastic in Glengarry Glenn Ross and Malice and have been waiting for him to deliver on that potential ever since.
