Ernest Borgnine dies at 95

dks · **on:** July 09, 2012, 06:59:47 AM

Most people will remember him from Airwolf or as Mermaid Man, but he has been in many films for decades.

"OSCAR-winning actor Ernest Borgnine died yesterday, aged 95.

The American star is best known for films such as The Dirty Dozen and The Poseidon Adventure.

He even featured in kids cartoon SpongeBob SquarePants as the voice of retired superhero Mermaid Man.

His career spanned 60 years and included hit TV series like McHale’s Navy, Airwolf and ER.

In 1955 he won the Best Actor Oscar for playing a lovesick butcher in Marty — beating Frank Sinatra and James Cagney.

He died of renal failure in an LA hospital, with his family at his side."

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/film/4418482/Film-icon-Ernest-Borgnine-dies-at-age-of-95.html

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #1 on:** July 09, 2012, 11:12:42 AM

Now that is a shame

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #2 on:** July 09, 2012, 12:19:31 PM

I always liked Ernest Borgnine. He showed up in the strangest places sometimes, like as a scoutmaster on the Simpsons, or as the record keeper in Red, but he was always instantly recognizable and always a pleasure to see!

Sad day indeed...

Def

Chako · **Reply #3 on:** July 09, 2012, 12:22:42 PM

I grew up on re-runs of McHale's Navy. I loved that show.

Whoey · **Reply #4 on:** July 09, 2012, 02:27:44 PM

he had a good run...

Jmora · **Reply #5 on:** July 09, 2012, 05:53:35 PM

the wild bunch was the best movie I saw him in. He was fortunate to live such a long and healthy life.

AHB · **Reply #6 on:** July 09, 2012, 06:19:33 PM

Craig · **Reply #7 on:** July 09, 2012, 07:03:34 PM

RIP

David · **Reply #8 on:** July 09, 2012, 07:11:34 PM

RIP Mr. Borgnine.

Biru · **Reply #9 on:** July 09, 2012, 09:25:30 PM

Definite fan of Mr. B in "The Wild Bunch".

I also remember him in that episode of "The Simpsons" where- while attempting to defend some scouts from a bear attack- he suddenly learns that Homer had stolen his Swiss Army Knife.

Screwtape · **Reply #10 on:** July 10, 2012, 11:20:27 AM

This is sad news, he as a regular face in many a film while I was growing up

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000308/

According to IMDB we still have one to see that had yet to be released before he died

powerring · **Reply #11 on:** August 16, 2012, 05:26:22 PM

This was sad. He was a versatile and hard working actor.

At work, our first thought was, who will fix Airwolf now?

Gareth · **Reply #12 on:** August 16, 2012, 07:45:06 PM

I always associated him with the Poseidon Adventure, the Black Hole and Escape from New York (amongst may others). Such a recognisable face and a very talented actor.