R.I.P. R. Lee Ermey

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  1. sloaches

    sloaches Forum Resident Thread Starter

  2. Daniel Plainview

    Daniel Plainview God's Lonely Man

    Seemed like a great guy. Many memorable film appearances. His Mail Call show on History Channel was fun and I learned a lot.

    R.I.P.
     
  3. daglesj

    daglesj Forum Resident

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    Wow...I could say something quite odd about this but it would be too freaky.

    I enjoyed his work!
     
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  4. sloaches

    sloaches Forum Resident Thread Starter

    This was my introduction to his talent. As someone who went through Basic Training it still gives me flashbacks. Obviously NSFW for language.
     
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  5. MikaelaArsenault

    MikaelaArsenault Forum Resident

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    You know, I thought he was older than 74 to be honest. But still, rest in peace. :(
     
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  6. buzzzx

    buzzzx Forum Resident

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    Great natural actor.
     
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  7. Sammy Waslow

    Sammy Waslow Just watching the show

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    "Here you are all equally worthless. And my orders are to weed out all non-hackers who do not pack the gear to serve in my beloved Corps!"

    RIP
     
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  8. agentalbert

    agentalbert Senior Member

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    An all time unforgettable performance in "Full Metal Jacket". And I liked the way he sort of re-did it briefly in "The Frighteners".
     
  9. swandown

    swandown Under Assistant West Coast Forum Resident

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    RIP. Great actor, great character.

    I really enjoyed his Mail Call show. Very informative and entertaining without being preachy.
     
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  10. Vahan

    Vahan Forum Resident

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    "A good soldier never leaves a man behind!"

    RIP. Any word from Tom Hanks and the rest of the Toy Story cast?
     
  11. longdist01

    longdist01 Senior Member

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    RIP Lee Emery, first saw him in FMJ.
     
  12. malcolm reynolds

    malcolm reynolds Handsome, Humble, Genius

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    Still can't believe he wasn't nominated for a best supporting Oscar for Full Metal Jacket. Just shows you what garbage they are.
     
  13. Zoot Marimba

    Zoot Marimba And I’m The Critic Of The Group

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    And one of the only actors that Kubrick allowed to improvise.
     
  14. Zoot Marimba

    Zoot Marimba And I’m The Critic Of The Group

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    Rest In Peace, R Lee Ermey, there will never be another like you.
     
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  15. Holy Diver

    Holy Diver Senior Member

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    Sad news. He was a great actor that had a wide range. He was very funny in Fletch Lives. RIP.


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  16. MikaelaArsenault

    MikaelaArsenault Forum Resident

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    Died of complications from pneumonia according to Wiki.
     
  17. MerseyBeatle

    MerseyBeatle Martha my dear (1995-2012)

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    Very sad to hear this and 74 is too young. Great actor. I especially loved his commercial for Geico.

    Semper Fi, Gunny.

     
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  18. daca

    daca Currently on Double Secret Probation

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    Also, he was a very good teacher. I love how he taught geography. Texas, Alaska and other places.

    Rest In Peace.

    Your legacy will live on forever in Full Metal Jacket.
     
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  19. sons of nothing

    sons of nothing Forum Resident

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    I always loved how Ministry would use him.

     
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  20. Dead?!? You can’t be dead! What was your major malfunction, R Lee?!? I expect 20 push-ups at the pearly gates, maggot!!
     
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  21. Rose River Bear

    Rose River Bear Senior Member

    What a great actor.
    One of my favorite moments in FMJ is at :41 when he throws the trash can. IIRC most of the scene was improvised.

     
  22. His last name is perfect for a guy who played someone in the Army so much.
     
  23. mongo

    mongo Senior Member

    R.I.P. Gunny.
    "Grabastic pieces of amphibian sh!t"
    Only 1 of many timeless quotes from a single performance.
     
  24. Dr. Funk

    Dr. Funk Vintage Dust

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    He will be missed. He was fantastic in Se7en. RIP.
     
  25. Michael

    Michael I LOVE WIDE S-T-E-R-E-O!

    one of my favs who was actually a Military man...R>I>P
     
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