Goodbye Glenn Ford


A short note as I am posting away from home.

I heard that Glenn Ford passed away today at the age of 90. He starred in some wonderful movies: Cimmaron, The Teahouse of The August Moon, The Man From Colorado, The Desperadoes, Cowboy - and the list goes on and on.

He never won an Oscar. In my humble opinion that is probably a compliment.

A great one. Rest in Peace.

Comments

Pioneer Woman said…
Aww, this makes me sad. I hadn't heard. I'll have to tell Marlboro Man. He's a big old western fan, and has always liked Glenn Ford.
6:57 AM, September 01, 2006
Debs said…
I have not heard that. I am way behind :O
7:46 AM, September 01, 2006
Karmyn R said…
Thanks for the heads up. I didn't even know he was still alive. (okay, pithy comment). He was a great actor in his day!!!
9:09 AM, September 01, 2006
Susan in va said…
My dad called and told me this last night. He was a great actor.
12:42 PM, September 01, 2006
Swampwitch said…
Have been watching U.S. Open constantly and missed the news. Such a loss for the Western Movie World and its fans.
12:49 PM, September 01, 2006
willowtree said…
I knew (I'm a day ahead) and was saddened by his passing. But 90 is a good score.

I don't mean that he died the day before where I come from. It's just that the six o'clock evening news here is when you guys are in bed. So I heard last night.
4:01 PM, September 01, 2006
SongBird said…
How sad. He was a great actor.
7:19 PM, September 01, 2006
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9:09 PM, September 10, 2006
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