Actor Sam Shapard passes away at 73

Commander Wallace · 08-01-17, 06:54 PM

Actor and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and Oscar-nominated actor Sam Shepard passed away at 73. Sam Played great roles in the movies like The Notebook and Stealth. He was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of pilot Chuck Yeager in The Right Stuff

He played Wild Bill Hickock in a great movie, " Purgatory "

Sam always had a commanding presence in the acting roles he had.

Rest In Peace Sam.

propbeanie · 08-01-17, 08:37 PM

Was it ALS?... The cowboy movies won't be the same...

Commander Wallace · 08-01-17, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by propbeanie

Was it ALS?... The cowboy movies won't be the same...

Sadly, it was ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease and it's complications that claimed the life of Sam Shepard. You are also right when you say that the cowboy movies won't be the same either. Then again, Sam was good in any of his character portrayals.

Reece · 08-01-17, 11:20 PM

I am surprised just how many of our stars have died this year, Erin Moran is a very sad case: Link

Jimbuna · 08-02-17, 06:29 AM

A great actor and will be sadly missed.

RIP Sam

08-01-17, 06:54 PM	#1
Commander Wallace Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Under the sea in an Octupus garden in the shade Posts: 5,295 Downloads: 366 Uploads: 0	Actor Sam Shapard passes away at 73 Actor and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and Oscar-nominated actor Sam Shepard passed away at 73. Sam Played great roles in the movies like The Notebook and Stealth. He was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of pilot Chuck Yeager in The Right Stuff He played Wild Bill Hickock in a great movie, " Purgatory " Sam always had a commanding presence in the acting roles he had. Rest In Peace Sam. Last edited by Commander Wallace; 08-02-17 at 07:34 AM.

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propbeanie CTD - it's not just a job Join Date: May 2016 Location: One hour from Music City USA! Posts: 10,098 Downloads: 451 Uploads: 2	Was it ALS?... The cowboy movies won't be the same... __________________ "...and bollocks to the naysayers" - Jimbuna

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Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,701 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	I am surprised just how many of our stars have died this year, Erin Moran is a very sad case: Link __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,525 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	A great actor and will be sadly missed. RIP Sam __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!