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RIP Jaws - James Bond villain Richard Kiel died aged 74.

GoatyGoaty Posts: 7,776
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He will be remembered as one of iconic villains and great guy as meet him few times. :(

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2751414/James-Bond-villain-Richard-Kiel-known-playing-Jaws-died-aged-74.html

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    smilliekyliesmilliekylie Posts: 3,661
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    Awww, RIP Richard, Jaws is a such a legendary iconic Bond villain, ironically everyone loves the character. Still really rate 'The Spy who loved me', Classic 70s Bond.

    Roger Moore wrote a touching message on Twitter earlier....

    Sir Roger Moore ‏@sirrogermoore · 2h
    I am totally distraught to learn of my dear friend Richard Kiel's passing. We were on a radio programme together just a week ago. Distraught
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    Logan FiveLogan Five Posts: 627
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    RIP to a legend and top man.
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    Noel CanardNoel Canard Posts: 562
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    Only 3 messages of condolence to this legend??

    :(:(
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    zx50zx50 Posts: 91,273
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    Another one here. I'll always remember him biting through the steel cable. Apart from Sean Connery and Roger Moore, Richard Kiel was probably one of the most famous people in the Bond films.
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    bass55bass55 Posts: 18,402
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    RIP Richard Kiel, what a legend. Moonraker was one of my favourite Bonds as a child, and the character of Jaws played a huge part in that. Probably the most iconic Bond villain of all.
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    Yoshi FanYoshi Fan Posts: 13,913
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    Well...here's to you Richard. *raises a glass*:(
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    Richard1960Richard1960 Posts: 20,344
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    RIP Richard Keel.

    He also appeared in Clint Eastwood's Pale Rider.:(
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    GroutyGrouty Posts: 34,040
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    RIP Richard Kiel, condolences to all family and friends :(

    Absolute legend.
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    corh5corh5 Posts: 357
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    RIP Richard Kiel, Was easily one of the best bond villains who turned good at the end.

    In fact I think he is the only Bond villain who wasn't killed off.

    Great in Happy Gilmore too
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    The DaneThe Dane Posts: 244
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    My partner told me this morning, and we were both sad. Richard Kiel was a legend. We both love Jaws! RIP, Richard!
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    GORTONIANGORTONIAN Posts: 8,673
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    One of the best Bond villains and I always thought a much underrated actor
    I always find it a mixed blessing for someone to be remembered for one main role as there was much more to him than Jaws

    RIP
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    occyoccy Posts: 65,191
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    That was sad news. He only appeared in a few bond movies.
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    chloedancerchloedancer Posts: 6,486
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    my fav bond villain.terrified me as a kid.shame.
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    GoatyGoaty Posts: 7,776
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    GORTONIAN wrote: »
    One of the best Bond villains and I always thought a much underrated actor
    I always find it a mixed blessing for someone to be remembered for one main role as there was much more to him than Jaws

    I know, I remember him in many TV series, and he was the Alien in one of the best Twilight Zone episodes; "To Serve Man"

    Photo of Richard as young man

    Here some of his great quotes;

    It is always more fun to play a bad guy than to be yourself as you can create a character unlike your own and be someone you are not for a change.

    Once a Bond fan, always a Bond fan.
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    NotaTypoNotaTypo Posts: 4,253
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    He's among the first you'd think of when Bond Villians are mentioned. I loved that Jaws was redeemed from villiany by the love of a teeny tiny blonde woman.

    RIP Mr Kiel.
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