Cidersomerset
11th November 2016, 19:06
If you are of a certain age you will remember the heyday of the western and this
classic based on an earlier Japanese epic the Seven Samurai , certainly rates
among them with its iconic theme tune and cast.....
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Robert Vaughn, Man from UNCLE actor, dies aged 83
7 minutes ago
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Robert Vaughn, 1979Image copyright Getty Images
The actor was best known for The Man from UNCLE and as one of the original
Magnificent Seven
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Actor Robert Vaughn, best known as the secret agent Napoleon Solo in The Man
from UNCLE, has died aged 83.
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Vaughn was also famous for his role as Lee in the Magnificent Seven, and television
roles in Hustle and Coronation Street.The iconic actor died after a battle with acute
leukaemia, his manager, Matthew Sullivan, told the BBC.
Vaughn died in New York on Friday morning surrounded by his family, he said.
The actor, who was "a few months shy of 84" had been seeking treatment for his
leukaemia, Mr Sullivan said.
"He was a great human being. I enjoyed every day of working with him," he said.
Vaughn had only recently finished two projects - an appearance on Law and Order:
SVU, and a starring role in the upcoming film Gold Star, about a young woman
caring for her dying father.
Robert Vaughn and the cast of Hustle
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2004's Hustle revitalised his career
He is survived by his wife Linda and two children, Cassidy and Caitlin Vaughn.
On social media, fans paid tribute to his work.
"Robert Vaughn, such a fine actor, one of the best Columbo villains (no higher
praise than that) and an utterly charming man," tweeted Stephen Fry.
Actor Jon Donahue said: "As an 80s kid, I grew up with Superman III... Robert
Vaughn was a badass!" referencing Vaughn's role as Superman's nemesis in the film.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-37957088
classic based on an earlier Japanese epic the Seven Samurai , certainly rates
among them with its iconic theme tune and cast.....
BiXFJdiGoWA
===================================================
http://static.bbci.co.uk/frameworks/barlesque/3.20.5/orb/4/img/bbc-blocks-dark.png
Robert Vaughn, Man from UNCLE actor, dies aged 83
7 minutes ago
http://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/660/cpsprodpb/2346/production/_92403090_gettyimages-3136520-1.jpg
Robert Vaughn, 1979Image copyright Getty Images
The actor was best known for The Man from UNCLE and as one of the original
Magnificent Seven
nyMtN_aHC_8
Actor Robert Vaughn, best known as the secret agent Napoleon Solo in The Man
from UNCLE, has died aged 83.
PZuErXLfQlM
Vaughn was also famous for his role as Lee in the Magnificent Seven, and television
roles in Hustle and Coronation Street.The iconic actor died after a battle with acute
leukaemia, his manager, Matthew Sullivan, told the BBC.
Vaughn died in New York on Friday morning surrounded by his family, he said.
The actor, who was "a few months shy of 84" had been seeking treatment for his
leukaemia, Mr Sullivan said.
"He was a great human being. I enjoyed every day of working with him," he said.
Vaughn had only recently finished two projects - an appearance on Law and Order:
SVU, and a starring role in the upcoming film Gold Star, about a young woman
caring for her dying father.
Robert Vaughn and the cast of Hustle
http://ichef-1.bbci.co.uk/news/624/cpsprodpb/8AE1/production/_88035553_88035380.jpg
2004's Hustle revitalised his career
He is survived by his wife Linda and two children, Cassidy and Caitlin Vaughn.
On social media, fans paid tribute to his work.
"Robert Vaughn, such a fine actor, one of the best Columbo villains (no higher
praise than that) and an utterly charming man," tweeted Stephen Fry.
Actor Jon Donahue said: "As an 80s kid, I grew up with Superman III... Robert
Vaughn was a badass!" referencing Vaughn's role as Superman's nemesis in the film.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-37957088