OlderColumbo's Peter Falk: Dead at 83
Columbo star Peter Falk died in Los Angeles Thursday night (June 23) at the age of 83, a family spokesman confirmed.
The beloved actor suffered from Alzheimer’s disease and is survived by his wife, Shera, and two daughters from a previous marriage.
“Falk died peacefully at his Beverly Hills home in the evening of June 23, 2011,” according to the statement from his family.
Peter won four Emmy Awards for his portrayal of detective Lt. Columbo. He was also nominated twice for the best supporting actor Oscar!
Our deepest condolences go out to Peter‘s friends and family! RIP.
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RIP dude.
Oh no! He was wonderful and Columbo was a great character.
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RIP. You will be missed.
Aw, that’s sad. :(
Another great actor gone. RIP Peter Falk.
Aw i’m so sad, he was a great actor, we’ll never forget you Peter/Colombo RIP :(
RIP
Peter Falk was a wonderful actor who created a unique character in Columbo. May he RIP.
Peter Falk..great actor..you’ll be missed..RIP
RIP. Loved him as Columbo when I was a little kid.
RIP I loved him as Columbo – he’ll always be remembered :(
RIP I loved him as Columbo – he’ll always be remembered :(
loved him in ‘woman under the influence’, such a great actor. may he rest in peace.
OMG!!!:(
A very good actor, may his soul RIP!
R.I.P :(
Just one more thing…
So sad, I grew up watching his series. R.I.P. Mr. Falk, you were a great actor…just one more thing…:)
Great actors like Peter Falk don’t exist anymore. Columbo was a fantastic show I watched when I was kid. May he RIP.
OOh RIP Peter :(
bye mr columbo, rest in peace :{
I loved him as Columbo! Rest In Peace Peter!
rest in peace. :( your acting was beautiful.
He will be sorely missed. :,(
Huge fan of his and the show Columbo they don’t make shows like that anymore *sigh* Rest in peace.
He was my cousin… although I never met him. Sad.
I have some lovely memories of watching Colombo with my late grandpa. May he rest in peace.
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