Peter Boyle dies at 71.

[McLaren]

Can't believe there was no thread for this. I loved this guy, and the only reason I'd ever watch Everybody Loves Raymond.

I will truely miss this man.
Goodbye Peter Boyle.

 

[ND4SPD]

Damn, just heard the news today. Watching everybody loves raymond will be a little different now.

 

[Tornado]

Damn. I didn't think he was that old.

 

[V1P3R]

Just heard... that sucks, he was a funny actor. In some ways he reminded me of my grandpa.

 

[Omnis]

He was 71. Damn.

Discuss.

 

[a6m5]

As a big fan of "Everybody Loves Raymond", I was sadden to hear the news.

When we heard the news earlier at work today, we were checking Wikipedia about him. You'll never guess who was the best man at his wedding.

Peter, thank you for making us laugh. You were awesome. Rest in Peace. 👍

 

[niky]

Sad... R.I.P., dad. I'll miss him on that show.

 

[Omnis]

Mods, please merge this thread with the one in the current events section.

 

[daan]

Mods, please merge this thread with the one in the current events section.

Done.

 

[SRV2LOW4ME]

Damn, this is sad news. In my opinion, he helped make Everybody Loves Raymond what it became, and I don't think the show would as funny with someone else in the shoes as Frank.

RIP Peter.

 

[DQuaN]

He was very funny. I don't get to see it that much as it's on at 8am every day when I'm leaving for work. Is the series still running in the US or has it finished?

 

[Pupik]

He was very funny. I don't get to see it that much as it's on at 8am every day when I'm leaving for work. Is the series still running in the US or has it finished?

The series finished about 2-3 years ago, but it's been on syndication for a while now.

Cranky-er than my own dad, that's what was so great about his role. I couldn't quite look at him the same way after watching Monster's Ball, though.

 

[McLaren]

The series finished about 2-3 years ago, but it's been on syndication for a while now.

Cranky-er than my own dad, that's what was so great about his role. I couldn't quite look at him the same way after watching Monster's Ball, though.

There's no way the series could recover without Frank. The pranks he pulled on his sons were just a big reason why I watched it. I loved his attitude.

 

[Duke]

And let's not forget that he played the Monster in Mel Brooks's Young Frankentsein, among many other roles. He really was very funny and personable, even if he did usually play cranky characters.

A tip of the hat to you, Mr. Boyle. Thanks for the many laughs.