Actor Peter Falk passed away today at the age of 83.
I’ve had the chance to meet many actors and “famous” people in my time, but never had the chance to meet Mr. Falk. If I had I would have thanked him for the many hours of entertainment he provided me, both in his seminal role of Lt. Colombo as well as his featured performances in movies like It’s a Mad Mad Mad Mad World, The Princess Bride, The In-Laws, and much much more.
I would also have thanked him for his long-time friendship with one of my favorite actors, the late Patrick McGoohan, who Falk featured on many episodes of Colombo (McGoohan the last “guest villain” on the last Colombo ever). If there’s an afterlife, hopefully those two are now together, as we saw them in the last scene they filmed together: sitting together, having a drink, and reflecting on the life they have lived.
Rest in peace.