dufresne Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 Richard Todd, best known for his role in classic war film The Dam Busters, has died at the age of 90. Todd, a war hero in his own right, was also known for playing dashing heroes like Robin Hood and Rob Roy. Born in Dublin in 1919, Todd was one of the first British soldiers to parachute into France on D-Day - a day he later relived in 1962 film The Longest Day. A spokesman for his family said he died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday at his home near Grantham in Lincolnshire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aldrin Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 Sad news indeed. I recall meeting him at an autographica a few years back. He gave a funny, engaging q+a session, and at the end of I joined the long queue to shake his hand and wish him well. He smiled and said 'all the best old chap' in that clipped British accent of his. And thanks to autographica for making it possible to meet this fine man. A genuine hero, and a reminder that that generation of war heroes is slowly starting to leave us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Fooku Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 This is very sad news, one of the old school whose numbers are sadly dwindling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
von Dawson's Express Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 I was sorry not to meet the great man. I always liked his work esp The Dam Buster's... RIP Mr. Todd and thank you for all you did... Regards all von Dawson's Express Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avengers7 Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 Very sad news indeed. RIP Richard Todd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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