Jan 15 2009Ricardo Montalban Dies at 88
What a particularly sad week to be a science fiction geek. First the death of The Prisoner, now Ricardo Montalban (thanks for tipping, Niki):
Ricardo Montalban, the suave leading man who was one of the first Mexican-born actors to make it big in Hollywood and who was best known for his roles as Mr. Roarke on ABC's "Fantasy Island" and the villainous Khan of the "Star Trek" franchise, died Wednesday. He was 88.Mr. Montalban died Wednesday morning at his Los Angeles home of complications related to old age, said his son-in-law, Gilbert Smith.
I shall avenge you. (Like you promised Joachim in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.)
Suave actor Ricardo Montalban dies [SF Gate]
Reader Comments
1. JoMama - January 15, 2009 11:21 AM
CarrrrRRRRrrrrrne
2. PolarMonkey - January 15, 2009 11:51 AM
At least he wont be buried alive,
Buried alive....
Buried alive......
3. wendy - January 15, 2009 3:22 PM
Ha Kirk Wins!
4. sully - January 15, 2009 11:46 PM
KAAAAAAAAAAHHHHN!!!
5. Mr. Jones - January 16, 2009 8:26 AM
Any actor who can out-ham Shatner is an icon. One would think that such a feat would be impossible. But he did it.
I'm saying this with all due respect. Montalban made "Space Seed" and "Wrath of Kahn" true classics.
And from the interviews I've seen, Ricardo was every bit as classy in real life as his public persona. You did some good work. Rest in Peace.
6. Jannah - January 16, 2009 2:44 PM
Totally agree, Mr.Jones.
7. timmy the dying boy - January 16, 2009 7:40 PM
@6
I think you mean:
KHAAAAAAAANNNNN!!
Unless you were thinking of Madeline Kahn. Who, incidentally, I'm watching on Blazing Saddles at this very moment. Yum/ "Is that a ten-gallon hat in your lap, or are you just enjoying the show?"
8. TommyP - January 17, 2009 8:17 AM
From Hell's Heart I stab at thee!! - means sooo much more now.
9. coffee - February 11, 2009 11:57 AM
Montalban epitomized the suave host image; and he did a great job in Wrath of Khan! he'll be missed