Christopher Lee dead at 93: Co-Stars, friends, and fans react
Co-Stars, friends and fans of legendary actor Christopher Lee, well-known for his many villainous roles, react to the actor’s passing at the age of 93.
The news broke on Thursday that the realm of motion pictures and television had lost one of its most dearly beloved legends, as Sir Christopher Lee passed away at the age of 93 after being hospitalized in London for respiratory issues and heart failure.
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The name Christopher Lee has become a household name over the last six plus decades. The legendary actor played all manner of roles over the course of his illustrious career, with the most memorable being whenever he took on the role of a truly evil villain.
Lee truly elevated to stardom when he was cast as the bloodsucking vampire Dracula in Horror of Dracula back in 1958. It was a character he would reprise nine more times, from the 1966 film Dracula: Prince of Darkness to Dracula and Son in 1976.
Christopher Lee would also add to his resume of incredible villain roles when he was cast as the evil Scaramanga The Man with the Golden Gun opposite Roger Moore.
Lee also made his mark on two of the most recognizable film franchises in the world. Christopher Lee was cast as Saruman in The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring, a role he would reprise in all three Lord of the Rings films as well as The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey and The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies.
The other legendary series was when Lee was cast as the dreaded Count Dooku in Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones, and later in Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith. He would also lend his voice to the animated Star Wars film Star Wars: The Clone Wars.
Let’s take a look at the life of Christopher Lee through the thoughts and memories of those who knew him well: his friends, co-stars, and his fans.
Saddened to hear about the passing of Christopher Lee. I was fortunate enough to briefly meet him. A true legend and wonderful story teller.
— Jamie Campbell Bower (@Jamiebower) June 11, 2015
We cheered when Dracula, Saruman & Dooku lost. But today, we weep for the loss of the man who played them all. Farewell Sir Christopher Lee!
— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) June 11, 2015
R.I.P. the legend, Christopher Lee. From Dracula to Scaramunga to Saruman he was unforgettable in every role.
— RainnWilson (@rainnwilson) June 11, 2015
The world of horror has lost one of its greatest actors. Christopher Lee was a kind and smart man and a terrific... http://t.co/jZi6GODpV3
— John Carpenter (@TheHorrorMaster) June 11, 2015
Goodbye to my dear friend and one of cinema’s great artists, Christopher Lee. Your talent, kindness, and generosity will never be forgotten.
— Roger Corman (@RogerCorman) June 11, 2015
Saddened to hear of Christopher Lee's passing, but what a life he lived! A giant in cinema, and a credit to his nation.
— Graham McTavish (@grahammctavish) June 11, 2015
Christopher Lee knew how to capture the humor of horror in addition to the screams. The scripts for many of his Dracula films...
— R.L. Stine (@RL_Stine) June 11, 2015
RIP to the one & only Saruman, Dracula & the face of so many unforgettable roles --Christopher Lee won't be forgotten pic.twitter.com/p7Our9FWVj
— Warner Bros. Entertainment (@WBHomeEnt) June 11, 2015
Rest in Peace, Christopher Lee. We were lucky enough to have you for a long time. http://t.co/wLdRRg5E4p https://t.co/9TyZEhm6KX
— Grant Wilson (@grantswilson) June 11, 2015
Final curtain on the great Christopher Lee. One of the masters. Thank you for making the horror genre classy. pic.twitter.com/4Ylcamgqyp
— Bruce Campbell (@GroovyBruce) June 11, 2015
We say goodbye to a legend today.
— Sam Witwer (@SamWitwer) June 11, 2015
Christopher Lee#RIP
RIP #ChristopherLee THE Count Dracula. Fabulous actor. Not dead, only resting.
— Fred Willard (@Fred_Willard) June 11, 2015
Christopher Lee may be gone from this world, but the characters he’s played and the many emotions he stirred in us all will continue to live on in our hearts. As long as someone is remembered, they are never truly gone. Rest in peace Christopher Lee, you will never be forgotten.
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