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O.T. - R.I.P. to Two of my Favorites

Fred19Flintstone
Fred19Flintstone Posts: 8,173
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Talk about a 1-2 punch!  Author Vince Flynn passed away earlier today.  He created the Mitch Rapp series of thrillers.  I love those books and I will miss new adventures.  R.I.P. Mr. Flynn.

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This evening we see that James Gandolfini passed away!  He may have wanted to distance himself from his most famous role, but he'll always be Tony Soprano to us.  R.I.P. Mr. Gandolfini.

 

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Flint, Michigan
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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 23,132
    47 and 51 years old respectively......gulp

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  • Chubbs
    Chubbs Posts: 6,929
    I was in disbelief until I saw myself. Terrible. Sopranos was one of best shows eva and it was because of the big guy
    Columbia, SC --- LBGE 2011 -- MINI BGE 2013
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  • Jebpot
    Jebpot Posts: 374
    A great actor and author.

    XL and Small

    Chattanooga, TN

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  • shtgunal3
    shtgunal3 Posts: 5,852
    Holy ****! What happened to Vince Flynn. I love his books.

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  • Fred19Flintstone
    Fred19Flintstone Posts: 8,173
    shtgunal3 said:
    Holy ****! What happened to Vince Flynn. I love his books.
    Prostate cancer.
    Flint, Michigan
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  • yellowdogbbq
    yellowdogbbq Posts: 389
    It really gets you thinking, too young.
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
    Never once saw the Sopranos and didn't know who that guy was, though he looked familiar. I will miss Vince (and Mitch) though. Loved those books!

    My Mom will soon be 97, and I ain't no spring chicken either. Every time I read about "another one gone", I cringe. Especially at those ages!

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    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • JRWhitee
    JRWhitee Posts: 5,678
    In shock I loved Gandolfini's work didn't know Vince Flynn
                                                                
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  • boatbum
    boatbum Posts: 1,273

    Loved the work of both of them, they will be missed.

     

    Cookin in Texas
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  • Tjcoley
    Tjcoley Posts: 3,551
    Two of my favorites as well and will be missed.  Way too young.  At least I don't need to worry about going at that age.

    Really liked the Mitch Rapp series.  On a side note, love the Jack Reacher books, an thought it was a huge mistake to cast Cruise in the movie.
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  • troutgeek
    troutgeek Posts: 458
    I happen to be working in the Twin Cities this week, and the whole city is mourning Vince Flynn. How sad, and I'm going to miss the Mitch Rapp series. I had no idea Gandolfini was ill. Slim Whitman also died today, but I had thought he died years ago.
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  • Fred19Flintstone
    Fred19Flintstone Posts: 8,173
    Gandolfini was also a good supporting actor. He was a good prick in Crimson Tide (starring Denzel Washington & Gene Hackman).
    Flint, Michigan
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  • Wolfpack
    Wolfpack Posts: 3,552
    Tragic loss for the entertainment community- will miss the Rapp books
    Greensboro, NC
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  • Acn
    Acn Posts: 4,448
    I thought Time had a fantastic Gandolfini obituary that really emphasizes how TV has flown past movies as the leader in well-written, well-acted and compelling drama, and how that shift really started with The Sopranos. 

    LBGE

    Pikesville, MD

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  • Little Steven
    Little Steven Posts: 28,817
    I thought he played a great role in Zero Dark Thirty. Way beyond his age.

    Steve 

    Caledon, ON

     

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  • lewisj82
    lewisj82 Posts: 184
    I still watch through The Sopranos occasionally. Great show. I also loved James Gandolfini in Get Shorty and True Romance. Great actor, great loss. From what I understand he was a great guy to have on your side.

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  • Rick G
    Rick G Posts: 185
    I could not agree more.  Two of my favorites.  They will be missed.
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  • TexanOfTheNorth
    TexanOfTheNorth Posts: 3,951
    I mean no disrespect but, flags at half-mast in NJ today... seems a little over the top to me. Did Christie do that for Whitney?
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