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Rutger Hauer dead at 75
RIP He was one of my favorites
https://www.foxnews.com/entertainmen...d-blade-runner 'Blade Runner' star Rutger Hauer dead at 75 Rutger Hauer, star of "Blade Runner," has died at age 75, Fox News has learned. The Dutch actor was best known for his role as Harrison Ford's nemesis Roy Batty in the 1982 movie, "Blade Runner." While Hauer's role in the Ridley Scott cult favorite is perhaps his most notable performance, he was also known for "Batman Begins" and "Sin City." Hauer's agent Steve Kenis told Fox News on Wednesday that the actor died on Friday. "This is not news, but he was a great guy and a great actor," Kenis told us. He also won a Golden Globe award for his role in the 1987 TV film "Escape from Sobibor." His more recent movies include "Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets" and "The Sisters Brothers." Hauer's television career included his role as Niall Brigant in "True Blood" and a recurring role on ABC's 2015 musical comedy "Galavant" as Kingsley. Born on Jan. 23, 1944 in the town of Breukelen, near Amsterdam in the Netherlands, Hauer's parents were both acting teachers. He left home at age 15 to join the Dutch merchant navy before returning to Amsterdam in 1962 where he briefly studied acting before leaving school for the army, Variety reports. He then went on to become a touring member of the Noorder Compagnie before landing his big break in 1969 when he was cast in the lead role of "Floris." A statement on his website read: "One of Rutger’s last wishes was that Starfish should continue its charity activity and its fight against the AIDS disease, and with Ineke’s precious help, involvement and direction we will follow Rutger’s wish and will do our best to carry on Rutger’s inestimable legacy." Per his website, Hauer leaves behind his wife of 50 years, Ineke ten Cate, and his daughter, actress Aysha Hauer, from his marriage to Heidi Merz. He died at his Dutch home after "a very short illness." |
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07-24-2019, 03:47 PM | #16 |
Politically Incorrect
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Dude was spot on as an actor.
"Surviving the Game" was one of the most incredible and unique movies I ever saw and Rutger was tits in this. Of course Gary Busey had to be in something so crazy! |
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07-24-2019, 04:58 PM | #17 | |
In Search of a Life
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Looking at IMDB, dude had a ton of credits and had been working steadily since the 60s. Recently watched Flesh+Blood on Amazon. I remembered it as a kid. Definitely a Verhoeven movie with all the violence and gore. LadyHawke was probably my fave role of his. |
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07-24-2019, 06:07 PM | #18 |
Threepeat!
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07-24-2019, 06:10 PM | #19 |
Threepeat!
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07-24-2019, 07:55 PM | #20 |
Fight, build, win!
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07-24-2019, 08:14 PM | #21 |
Cynical Misanthrope
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“Like tears in the rain”
Great scene. Great actor. He will be missed. |
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07-24-2019, 08:36 PM | #22 |
Damnit Peg
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Blind Fury was a really fun movie!
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07-24-2019, 08:45 PM | #23 | |
My work speaks for itself!!!
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Yeah, he definitely nailed that performance! |
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07-24-2019, 09:49 PM | #24 |
On one quarter
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blind fury was great even though it was a Zatoichi ripoff. I really liked blood of heroes when I was a kid
its a football game with a dog skull instead of a pigskin. and offensive linemen use kusari-gama weapons instead of blocking. its awesome 80s post-apocalyptic fun. |
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07-24-2019, 09:57 PM | #25 |
On one quarter
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the best scene in Blind fury. its a great blend of physical comedy and reverse draw martial arts |
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07-24-2019, 10:12 PM | #26 |
On one quarter
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07-24-2019, 11:10 PM | #27 |
In Search of a Life
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Ladyhawke is a total guilty pleasure movie for me. RIP
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07-25-2019, 01:20 AM | #28 |
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RIP. Talented as hell actor
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07-25-2019, 10:03 AM | #29 |
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07-25-2019, 01:18 PM | #30 |
My work speaks for itself!!!
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Life imitating art?????
Just realized Blade Runner took place in the year 2019....... |
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