Powers Boothe, known for acting in various roles in film and TV, has died at age 68, CBS News has learned.
Boothe's spokesperson Karen Samfilippo released the following statement to CBS:
"Unfortunately it is true. Powers died in his sleep this morning of natural causes. There will be a private service held in Texas where he was from. A memorial celebration in his honor is being considered for a future date. Donations can be made to the Gary Sinise Foundation, which honors the nation's defenders, veterans, first responders, their families and those in need."
Boothe will be remembered for starring in films like "Sin City" and TV shows like "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." "24," and "Deadwood."
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May 14, 2017, 10:56 PM
bigdeal
That totally sucks! Really liked the guy. I'll go ahead and post this in his honor.
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May 14, 2017, 10:59 PM
ZSMICHAEL
That clip and Jim Jones in Jonestown.
May 14, 2017, 11:00 PM
medic451
Damn, what a great actor. Just started season 3 of Deadwood, he played a great villain.This message has been edited. Last edited by: medic451,
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May 14, 2017, 11:10 PM
TheFrontRange
Argh - always enjoyed his work. May he RIP. OP, thank you for posting this.
May 14, 2017, 11:19 PM
rusbro
He had several memorable roles. Just saw him today in one of the Marvel movies.
Bye, PB.
May 14, 2017, 11:23 PM
iron chef
Dammit! First Bill Paxton, now Powers Boothe. Both were first rate character actors, Texans, and had memorable roles in many of my favorite movies.
May 14, 2017, 11:30 PM
old rugged cross
Way to young. RIP.
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May 14, 2017, 11:32 PM
Rightwire
Adios Lt. Col. Tanner
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May 15, 2017, 12:34 AM
10X-Shooter
Yep, I'll always remember him in fighting with the Wolverines. Damn shame. I enjoyed his portrayals. "Shit's straight for once, ya Army pukes."
May 15, 2017, 12:55 AM
houndawg
Corporal Hardin in Southern Comfort.
May 15, 2017, 01:45 AM
spunk639
He was second only to Bogart as Phillip Marlowe. RIP
May 15, 2017, 03:06 AM
BurtonRW
I'll be dusting off my copy of By the Dawn's Early Light this evening.
RIP.
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May 15, 2017, 03:14 AM
hberttmank
Damn, he was an old favorite, lots of good roles. RIP Powers.
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May 15, 2017, 04:48 AM
r0gue
quote:
Originally posted by Rightwire: Adios Lt. Col. Tanner
OH Yeah! He was good in that too!
May 15, 2017, 05:48 AM
XinTX
Loved him as Cash in Extreme Prejudice. Lot of good lines in that one.
Cash Bailey: You know, Jack. I got a feeling the next time we run into each other, we gonna have a killin'. Just a feeling.
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May 15, 2017, 05:59 AM
BMR
Some excellent roles mentioned. I'll also add his role as VP Noah Daniels in "24." Great character actor, especially as a heavy.
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May 15, 2017, 06:01 AM
Sig2340
Shoot straight you Army pukes.
Dim the footlights.
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May 15, 2017, 06:05 AM
zoom6zoom
quote:
Originally posted by 10X-Shooter: Yep, I'll always remember him in fighting with the Wolverines. Damn shame. I enjoyed his portrayals. "Shit's straight for once, ya Army pukes."
