John Hurt Dead At 77

[Inziladun]

Though he of course had scads of other great roles, I'm partial to his reading of Aragorn (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJpkg8wMEbE) in Bakshi's LOTR.

Farewell, sir.

[Kuruharan]

We seem to be losing a lot of good ones lately.

[Faramir Jones]

RIP Sir John Hurt.

[Morthoron]

A chameleon of an actor. Loved his roles in A Man For All Seasons, Midnight Express and Elephant Man.

[Andsigil]

My favorites were his roles as the Marquess of Montrose in "Rob Roy" and as Winston Smith in "1984".

[Snowdog]

John Hurt was such a great and versatile actor! I loved his portrayal of Caligula in 'I Claudius', and as the 'War Doctor' of Dr Who. The roles already mentioned were epic as well! Rest in Peace John.

[Mithalwen]

1984 and Champions are the ones I remember best. I had forgotten about the Bakshi film..

[Kuruharan]

I had forgotten about the Bakshi film..

In many respects, who could blame you.

[Inziladun]

In many respects, who could blame you.

I'd watch it over the PJ films any day. ;)

[Kuruharan]

I'd watch it over the PJ films any day. ;)

What are those? :p

[Morthoron]

It was weird to see this John Hurt thread pop up this morning. I though he had died again.