Harry Dean Stanton via Twin Peaks 2017’s Facebook page
One could judge just how accomplished an actor Harry Dean Stanton was by the sheer variety of TV series and films that accompanied his name in the headlines on Friday (Sept. 15). Stanton, who died at the ripe age of 91 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, played an integral in dozens of roles over his seven-decade career. Based on a very unscientific poll, the 2017 revival of Twin Peaks, was the unlikely winner.
Hollywood trade paper Variety went with the cable series Big Love and Twin Peaks in their headline. Entertainment Weekly and USA Today went with Twin Peaks and Pretty in Pink. Rolling Stone and CBS News offered Repo Man and Twin Peaks. And so on.
But there were plenty more. Key roles in the original Alien film. Cool Hand Luke. The Godfather Part II. Kelly’s Heroes. Private Benjamin. Paris, Texas. And scores more.
But first, watch Stanton perform “Hava Nagila” with Bob Dylan. Yup.
Here are a sampling of statements from his Hollywood colleagues.
The Alien family mourns the loss of Harry Dean Stanton. May you rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/iAw2VcK2Uw
— Alien: Covenant (@AlienAnthology) September 16, 2017
A statement from @DAVID_LYNCH on the passing of the great Harry Dean Stanton. #RIPHarryDeanStanton #TwinPeaks #Showtime pic.twitter.com/EmsO1zotsk
— Twin Peaks (@SHO_TwinPeaks) September 15, 2017
Oh Man! Another legend gone. Harry Dean Stanton. Coolest of the cool. Kelly’s Heroes coolest war movie ever! Among many others.
— Stevie Van Zandt (@StevieVanZandt) September 15, 2017
Harry Dean Stanton had the best line in CHRISTINE: “I’m selling’ this shithole and buyin’ a condo.” Rest in peace, HD. You were great.
— Stephen King (@StephenKing) September 15, 2017
Sad to say goodbye to the incomparable Harry Dean Stanton- so profoundly authentic in every role he inhabited. #RIP pic.twitter.com/6zoEwZmIUa
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) September 16, 2017
Harry Dean Stanton was a wonderful man, kind and full of humor. He was also a great actor. Goodbye, Harry Dean. Rest in peace.
— John Carpenter (@TheHorrorMaster) September 15, 2017
Just lost my friend of the past 45 years. Harry Dean Stanton. My heart is broken, but at 91…a life well lived.
— Ed Begley, Jr. (@edbegleyjr) September 16, 2017
Thank you for being our Prophet, Harry Dean Stanton.
With big love, HBO. pic.twitter.com/2WQJHPJw3b— HBO (@HBO) September 16, 2017
Related: Hollywood lost another 91-year-old, Jerry Lewis, last month
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Jump into a conversationSo sad we lost the multi-talented Harry Dean Stanton. He was a major league talent. They don’t make ’em like HDS anymore. At 91, he earned a rest. RIP