[Brazelton] Richard Kiel (Jaws from James Bond), 74

fade · Sep 11, 2014

http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/...giant-jaws-in-james-bond-films-is-dead-at-74/

GasBandit · Sep 11, 2014

That bites.

LittleKagsin · Sep 11, 2014

As a huge James Bond fan, this one hurts me a bit.

sixpackshaker · Sep 11, 2014

He was definitely the best thing to come out of the Roger Moore films.

Enresshou · Sep 11, 2014

Sad day indeed. I loved him as Happy Gilmore's boss.

Sparhawk · Sep 11, 2014

He was an interesting man to talk to. I had the pleasure to spend a day with him about 14 years ago. Funny, sharp-witted and fun loving with his fans.

He will be missed.

PatrThom · Sep 11, 2014

I saw the "he might be dead but we're not sure yet" notices popping up last night, was kinda hoping they'd gotten it wrong.
After all the tall-related stuff he had to deal with, I was kind of surprised he hung on this long.

Let's not forget his performance teamed up with Jackie Chan in Cannonball Run II.

--Patrick

evilmike · Sep 11, 2014

PatrThom · Sep 11, 2014

evilmike said:

All this time I remembered that as being Ted Cassidy (Lurch). I must've been mixing it up with "What Are Little Girls Made Of?" in my memory.

--Patrick

Yoshimickster · Sep 12, 2014

A damn good character actor, he will be missed.

Cheesy1 · Sep 12, 2014

My friend met him a few times when he spoke at his church. As many others have stated, my friend said we was a very kind and gentle giant.