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Kevin Hassall
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From: Walsall, England
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posted September 11, 2014 05:40 AM

just heard richard keil has died what a shame

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Pasquale DAlessio
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posted September 11, 2014 06:32 AM

Oh man. That's sad news. RIP Jaws!

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David Ollerearnshaw
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posted September 11, 2014 11:05 AM

Yes I heard on the radio on my way home. We were only watching Silver Streak a couple of nights ago. Not sure which came first this or Jaws. Jaws the only henchman to make a return in a James Bond films (I think) and he turned into the good guy at the end.

Another sad loss to the screen.

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Osi Osgood
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posted September 11, 2014 12:21 PM

I have to admit, I was surprised by this! I thought he had died a good deal of years ago! [Eek!]

Sadly, folks who have that thyroid issue which brings about "giantism" also has the sad side effect of not allowing for a long life. He lived for quite a few years longer than most in his position?

I wonder if there has been any word from Roger Moore, as Richard and himself had a few fun battles on screen!

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Mark Mander
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posted September 11, 2014 03:37 PM

I met Richard Kiel a couple of years ago and what a great guy,We mentioned the Bond connection but i was also interested in his appearance in Roustabout with Elvis Presley,He met Elvis a couple of times before they worked together and said he was still quite shy but had a great sense of humour,sad to hear his passing,Mark.

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Kevin Hassall
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posted September 12, 2014 02:58 AM

roger moore use to call him the gentle giant they had a get together the other month with the stars of the bond movies so sad [Confused]

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David Ollerearnshaw
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posted September 12, 2014 03:37 PM

This might be of interest The Reunion I think Richard was featured in it.

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Michael De Angelis
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posted September 13, 2014 12:04 AM

I met him at an autograph show in New Jersey and he was very kind and apologized that he needed to remain seated because his joints hurt too much when he stood up.

He also disliked Otto Preminger while they made Skidoo.

Sorry to hear that he passed.

Thanks for posting this.

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