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Michael Clarke Duncan, RIP

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  • #32
    4zn76tysfajdxp
    Closed Accounts Posts: 27,944 ✭✭✭✭4zn76tysfajdxp


    Senna wrote: »
    I'd love to have his voice, but it might sound strange coming from a small pasty white Irish guy.

    Still, let's hope he was an organ donor.


  • #33
    Faith+1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,655 ✭✭✭Faith+1


    Very sad, Loved his awesome voice :(


  • #34
    SimonTemplar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,815 ✭✭✭SimonTemplar


    That's very sad news. He really was a gentle giant. If you haven't watched the clip above, I'd advise you to do so. He comes across as a really down to earth and sensible man.

    May he rest in peace.


  • #35
    Duggy747
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,295 ✭✭✭✭Duggy747


    He always came across as a nice guy. One of those actors you never heard anything bad about whom people generally liked. Always came across as very friendly in interviews, never forgot where he came from and what he had to do to get where he was in Hollywood.

    Unique voice, anytime you'd hear it in an animation you knew immediately it was his. Built like a mountain, too, he was.


  • #36
    Tarkus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 453 ✭✭Tarkus


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9t1lL4223k



    Such a shame we won't see more...

    RIP :(


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  • #37
    Prick!
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 936 ✭✭✭Prick!


    Never usually care about these kind of threads but loved this guy. R.I.P big guy.


  • #38
    Lapin
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 18,183 ✭✭✭✭Lapin


    The Green Mile wouldn't have been half the film it was without him.

    And although everyone else in it gave a flawless performance,
    it was Michael Clarke Duncan who brought it to life.

    R.I.P


  • #39
    wellboy76
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 691 ✭✭✭wellboy76


    Can you leave the light on boss? I is afraid of he dark.

    Rest in peace John Coffey.....(like the drink, just not spelt the same)


  • #40
    john why
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 465 ✭✭john why


    R.i.p big man


  • #41
    Some Yoke
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 388 ✭✭Some Yoke


    His character in the Green Mile was one of the best I've seen. Sleep well buddy


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  • #42
    Ken.
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,898 ✭✭✭✭Ken.


    He played an excellent part in 2 and a half men as the over protective father type. I was sceptical about him being in a comedy show after such an intense film like the green mile but he was brilliant in it and had some comedic skills.
    R.I.P.


  • #43
    krudler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34,788 ✭✭✭✭krudler


    ken wrote: »
    He played an excellent part in 2 and a half men as the over protective father type. I was sceptical about him being in a comedy show after such an intense film like the green mile but he was brilliant in it and had some comedic skills.
    R.I.P.

    he's funny in Armageddon too.


  • #44
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 26,920 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    He was the best thing in almost every movie he ever appeared in; Daredevil, Sin City, Armageddon and, of course, The Green Mile. It's a genuine shame to see him gone.


  • #45
    delw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,655 ✭✭✭delw


    Sad to hear this,unique actor
    RIP big man


  • #46
    Smidge
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,541 ✭✭✭Smidge


    Senna wrote: »
    RIP

    I'd love to have his voice, but it might sound strange coming from a small pasty white Irish guy.


    I think it would be fantastic, everyone would stop in their tracks.
    Was it a heart attack?
    He was supposed to be a pretty clean living guy.


  • #47
    Ken.
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,898 ✭✭✭✭Ken.


    krudler wrote: »
    he's funny in Armageddon too.
    I've never seen it.Ending was ruined for me by a vengeful brother. I'll give it a watch.


  • #48
    Icarus Wings
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 363 ✭✭Icarus Wings


    An incredible talent that could grip viewers visually and emotionally. Seemed to be one of the most genuine people in the movie industry.

    A true character...and a truly decent person.

    Rest in Peace.


  • #49
    dmcar02
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 61 ✭✭dmcar02


    If I could cast a shadow as big as this man did, I would be a lot further on in life than I am now.

    RIP


  • #50
    dilapidating
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 180 ✭✭dilapidating


    Apparently if you met him in the street and managed to get his name right he'd give you $5.
    Seems like a true gent.


  • #51
    Shryke
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,199 ✭✭✭Shryke


    Tribute from Kelly Hu that came up on twitter for me. I thought it was nice.

    I cried when he told me that before his Oscar nom people used to be afraid to get into an elevator alone w/ him. After, they were happy to shake his hand. My Nubian brother will truly be missed. #RIP Michael Clarke Duncan


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  • #52
    Riddle101
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,669 ✭✭✭Riddle101


    Rest in Peace, Michael Clark Duncan.


  • #53
    NegativeCreep
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,351 ✭✭✭NegativeCreep


    Not terribly sad that he's dead tbh. Say his family are in bits though :/ I loved him in The Green Mile :D R.I.P. Dude.


  • #54
    nacho libre
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,744 ✭✭✭✭nacho libre


    He came across a thoroughly decent skin. RIP


  • #55
    J. Marston
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,408 ✭✭✭✭J. Marston


    TeddyTedson wrote: »
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5ZhL-B-JRo

    You can kind of get a sense of his personality from this clip.

    He has, or had, an infectious smile.

    RIP.


  • #56
    DL Saint
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 501 ✭✭✭DL Saint


    Seemed like a true gent and a very unique and wonderful actor!

    R.I.P. Big Michael Clarke Duncan!


  • #57
    ibarelycare
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 58,456 ✭✭✭✭ibarelycare


    "Why, they's angels. Angels, just like up in heaven."


    :(

    So sad to hear this. RIP.


  • #58
    GavRedKing
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 53,267 ✭✭✭✭GavRedKing


    Had no idea he had a heart attack back in July. Big loss in every sense of the word.

    RIP.


  • #59
    Ush1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,484 ✭✭✭✭Ush1


    Tragic death, he was also a big MMA fan and a BJJ blue belt.


  • #60
    leahyl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,585 ✭✭✭✭leahyl


    Actually never saw the Green Mile (I know :-O) but knew who he was alright. That video that someone put up of the interview with him really shows him to be a very genuine, down to earth guy - chatting away about the bulls and how he never drank etc. Seemed like lovely guy - no bull****. RIP


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  • #61
    cowzerp
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,549 ✭✭✭✭cowzerp


    mishkalucy wrote: »
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    Was it a heart attack?
    He was supposed to be a pretty clean living guy.


    Steroid's make your Heart big and therefore weak just like it makes your muscles big-Not saying he used them but :rolleyes:

    Rush Boxing club and Rush Martial Arts head coach.



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