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R.I.P.

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Roy Scheider, perhaps best remembered for his role as the police chief in 1975's Jaws, has passed away.

The actor died Sunday at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Scheider had been treated for multiple myeloma at the hospital's Myeloma Institute for Research and Therapy for the past two years and had battled with blood cancer for the past three years.

He was 75.

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Posted: February 11, 2008 at 12:43 pm

89 comments to “R.I.P.”

  1. Arm Pitt says – reply to this


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    RIP Roy!!! :|

  2. sandie says – reply to this


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    first

  3. jordan says – reply to this


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    thats sad and it sucks

  4. jordan says – reply to this


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    thats sad and it sucks

  5. Morgan M says – reply to this


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    Myeloma and blood cancer are the same thing!

  6. COCO says – reply to this


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    2nd!!! mom will be pissed he died!

  7. OMG!! says – reply to this


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    Can you imagine having BLOOD cancer!!!
    God speed, Roy!! RIP!

  8. addds says – reply to this


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    1second

  9. Patches says – reply to this


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    Always liked him, gonna miss him.

  10. highfivesfornai. says – reply to this


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    number 2

  11. amh says – reply to this


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    Goodbye Roy -

  12. mads says – reply to this


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    "We're going to need a bigger boat."

  13. Penny says – reply to this


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    A great actor. He will be missed.

  14. maggie says – reply to this


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    I loved this guy.
    Sleep in peace.

  15. bakeroo says – reply to this


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    so sad :(
    always remember think we need a bigger boat

  16. Jared Lilo says – reply to this


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    Blood Cancer is also know as Leukemia you know… Silly Perez.

  17. anniebelle says – reply to this


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    He will always be Fosse to me. I was just floored when I read this

  18. ZIZI says – reply to this


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    you're gonna need a bigger boat!:(

  19. Cuban Pete says – reply to this


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    G-bye Roy.

    I guess they're not going to have to build a bigger boat!!!

  20. ANNA NICOLE SMITH says – reply to this


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    this is sad.RIP!

  21. 328 says – reply to this


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    damn

  22. KK says – reply to this


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    Ok, now let's talk about whan a douche Kanye was last night at the Grammys. His arrogance is unfounded.

  23. Krista says – reply to this


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    first

  24. he rocked says – reply to this


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    i loved him in jaws. RIP roy!

  25. Masquerade says – reply to this


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    Jaws wouldn't have been the great movie it was without Roy's performance. He will be missed.
    RIP Mr. Scheider.

  26. Solaera says – reply to this


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    Sad.

  27. COCO says – reply to this


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    2nd!! Mom will be pissed he died!

  28. stech says – reply to this


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    RIP. I think you need a bigger boat

  29. ALL THAT JAZZ!!! says – reply to this


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    How very sad…my favorite Roy Scheider role was in "All That Jazz" as the Bob Fosse doppelganger. One of my all time favorite musicals!!!

  30. {♥{krazihottk/b/grl/{♥}{Hill will zave uz}♥} says – reply to this


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    zzzzz too bad…liked the jawz movie zzzzzzzzzzz

    zzzzzzzzzz but 75…thatz quite old enough zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

    zzzzzz amy rocked lazt nite…luv U amy zzzzzzzzzzz

    zzz Y'r mom iz zo zmall zzzz vote 4 uz..vote hillary bitchezzzzzz

  31. amarpastel says – reply to this


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    RIP.

  32. mandy says – reply to this


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    my dad died of myeloma

  33. Divalicious says – reply to this


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    I still can't get in the water without thinking about the first scene in Jaws I. RIP

  34. Kate says – reply to this


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    I remember him more as the captain from Seaquest DSV.

  35. Best wishes says – reply to this


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    He was soooo good in French Connection and All That Jazz and, hell, everything he ever did. Such a class act. Rest in peace, Roy, we'll miss you.

  36. DORKAFIDED says – reply to this


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    whoever uses the words, GOD SPEED, is a royal dork. LMAO stop trying to be Britney Ya'll.

  37. LOL says – reply to this


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    god speed? lol I know what it means but it's a totally SQUARE term lol

  38. Degigia says – reply to this


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    OH NO!!! I loved him in SaeQuest D.S.V. It was my favorite show when I was a kid.

  39. Happy Trails, Mr. Scheider... says – reply to this


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    Re: KK –
    #22
    RIP, Roy! You will be missed!
    Still, couldn't resist commenting the Kayne post. Every time he opens his mouth, he makes a bigger fool of himself. IMHO, his Grammy performance only cofirms what a talentless, and narcissistic hack he is especially when compared to other true, musical artists. Kayne needs to STFU and learn some humility!!!

  40. Piss Off, Spammer!!! says – reply to this


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    Re: lisa –
    #31
    No, he's DEAD now, dumbass. Show a little respect, willya'???

  41. EuropEll says – reply to this


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    When I was little I wished he would've been my dad. Not that there's was anything wrong with my own father. Farewell Roy!

  42. fatboar says – reply to this


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    RIP Roy! You were great.

  43. Jen says – reply to this


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    R.I.P. Roy. You were an amazing actor. xoxo

  44. "Marathon Man" says – reply to this


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    He was also in that scary '70's Dustin Hoffman flick, "Marathon Man." Remember, that great line "Is it safe?"
    Come to think of it, Roy was in many quality films. Thanks, for all the fine entertainment, Roy Scheider!

  45. R.I.P. Mr. Scheider (aka we're gonna need a bigger boat) says – reply to this


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    Oh man, this is sad, I had no idea he was ill. Jaws is one of my all-time favorite movies; I loved his character! He was a really great actor and will really be missed.

  46. Obsessed says – reply to this


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    Thank you Roy…RIP

  47. Jenna says – reply to this


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    That sucks. He was so great in The French Connection. RIP

  48. mbfresh20 says – reply to this


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    RIP! He was very good in Jaws. SO sad to see him go!

  49. Winchell's ghost says – reply to this


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    God, I loved this guy. Such a great face. Too bad he is gone. There won't be another one like him.

  50. Miss D-Licious says – reply to this


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    How sad. He was a great actor! I loved when he was the Russian mobster on the show Third Watch and he was great in Jaws as well.

  51. Dana Adams says – reply to this


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    I will really miss him, one of my all time favourite actors.
    God bless ya Roy xx

  52. Dana Adams says – reply to this


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    I will really miss him, one of my all time favourite actors.
    God bless ya Roy xx

  53. momster says – reply to this


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    One of the Greats! Loved him as Fosse in All That Jazz, Jaws best line ever "we need a bigger boat" We'll miss him…………………………

  54. starnezz says – reply to this


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    I work at the Univ. of Ark for Medical Sciences in the Myeloma Institute for Research and Therapy in the molecluar genetics department and was a part of Mr. Scheider's treatment and he was such a nice man. Damn disease…we'll do all we can to stop it in its tracks. x

  55. TEAM KFED says – reply to this


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    EXCELLENT ACTOR. IF ONLY THERE WERE MORE IN HOLLYWOOD HALF AS GOOD AS HIM. BUT THE GOOD ONES KEEP DYING AND WE GET STUCK WITH THE BRITNEYS AND CHILDREN OF HAS BEENS. REST IN PEACE. MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

  56. katiecoollady says – reply to this


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    I have always loved Roy Scheider. I had a huge crush on him when I was younger. I think he steals the show in everyhting he was in but I loved him in "Blue Thunder" with Malcolm Mcdowell and Daniel Stern (JAFA).

    I often wondered what had happened to him. My heart goes out to all his family and friends.

  57. nikki-lala says – reply to this


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    Re: starnezz –
    Can I just ask you a quick medical question?
    Is there any further info on if myeloma is/can be genetically passed down to children?
    I only ask as my ma passed away with it just over a year ago and my great gran dies from it six months prior with the same thing so I'm a tiny bit curious.
    You can contact me at n.jayne.jackson@gmail.com to discuss further.
    Thanks in advance.

  58. Roy's Fan says – reply to this


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    This guy was an amazing actor and you could tell that he was a cool guy too. He wasn't arrogant or pretentious like so many actors in hollywood. I became a fan of his after watching Jaws and made sure to watch anything he was in. He will definitely be missed because they don't make em like they used to anymore. Love ya Roy and R.I.P.

  59. Becky says – reply to this


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    Roy, loved ur in Jaws! Will miss u loads - True star!

  60. rip roy says – reply to this


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    RIP Roy thanks for the memories. hey Perez did you notice that yahoo beat you on this headline? yikes

  61. Katie says – reply to this


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    Chief Brody was one of my heroes when I was a kid…still one of my favorite movie characters of all time. Jaws was one of the reasons I became a marine biologist. :( So very sad to hear he's passed away…he and his family are in my thoughts and prayers. RIP Roy…

  62. bailey says – reply to this


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    Jaws???? try ALL THAT JAZZ….ahh..best movie ever.

  63. Leti says – reply to this


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    Re: katiecoollady – Oh Yeah I forgot about the cap. But I thought it was JAFO (Just Another Fucking Observer). Love IT

  64. mizlauren says – reply to this


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    Re: starnezz – HELLO HIPPA VIOLATION

  65. JODIE UK says – reply to this


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    R.I.P :-( x

  66. Iseult says – reply to this


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    hooper will drive your boat, chief.

    so very sorry. :(

  67. brainchild says – reply to this


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    Did you know that he played Dustin Hoffman's GAY brother in the movie Marathon Man?? He was gay, but he was also working for a covert part of the US gov't. PPZ should LOVE this guy. Plus he was classy and zexy

  68. Cyn says – reply to this


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    His Role was very memorable in Jaws. Rest in Peace Roy.

  69. redsonja1313 says – reply to this


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    Oh this is so sad, I loved him as kid. Chief Brody was so cool. Really sad !!

  70. Heather Lassell says – reply to this


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    Sad! :(

  71. jbean says – reply to this


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    my mama has myeloma :( it is also a blood cancer but not the same as leukemia. leukemia can be cured but myeloma can't.

    RIP Roy!

  72. dub1 says – reply to this


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    If you haven't seen them, or even if you have, go rent 'Klute' and 'All That Jazz'. Scheider at his best!

    It's SHOWTIME!
    RIP, Roy.

  73. Sassy says – reply to this


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    aw he will be missed, he was my grandfathers very dear friend!

  74. Mama says – reply to this


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    Multiple myeloma is a terrible cancer to have. It is one of many cancers that attack the blood and bone marrow. My father-in-law died from it, and it's a very slow, painful, non-curable cancer. I hope Roy was able to find peace.

  75. bobbi! says – reply to this


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    He was so awesome in Kelly loves Justin… "simmer downs y"all !" Loveseded it ! BOBb!

  76. TROGDOR says – reply to this


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    He rocked the shit in "2010: The Year We Make Contact"….and he was only 2 years away from actually seeing it himself *sigh*

    Now you are actually among the stars….RIP.

  77. Shelley says – reply to this


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    Thanks for the memorium Perez! RIP Roy! ☺

  78. Christina says – reply to this


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    JAWS was is my favorite movie of all time (one of them anyway!)… RiP Roy! You were an amazing talent, and cute as hell. You will be missed… Godspeed.

  79. Sandra says – reply to this


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    it's sad. R.I.P.

  80. larosarojo says – reply to this


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    Re: Morgan M – No it isn't. My father passed of this and it is originated in the Bone marrow. Blood cancer is originated in the cells. If I am not mistaken. RIP to this great actor and to my father L.J. Lupo

  81. oyeah says – reply to this


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    I will always remember him by the scenen in "Jaws" where he's sitting at the kitchen table with his little boy and the boy is imitating every move Dad makes. It's such a touching scene. RIP Roy.

  82. oyeah says – reply to this


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    I will always remember him by the scenen in "Jaws" where he's sitting at the kitchen table with his little boy and the boy is imitating every move Dad makes. It's such a touching scene. RIP Roy.

  83. oyeah says – reply to this


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    I will always remember him by the scenen in "Jaws" where he's sitting at the kitchen table with his little boy and the boy is imitating every move Dad makes. It's such a touching scene. RIP Roy.

  84. oyeah says – reply to this


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    Re: TROGDOR – Your last line is very sweet. I love it!!

  85. oyeah says – reply to this


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    Re: TROGDOR – Your last line is very sweet. I love it!!

  86. oyeah says – reply to this


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    Re: TROGDOR – Your last line is very sweet. I love it!!

  87. Spike says – reply to this


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    Sad Sad News

  88. thenightone says – reply to this


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    I will miss Roy Scheider,
    I sure loved watching Roy in Jaws. I was in Hawaii when it first came out and needless to say, I did not go back in the ocean after that! And over the last 30? years have watched that show over and over again. It is one of my favorites and is right up there with Silence of the Lambs. I always thought Roy was kind of hot! Rest in Peace Roy, you were to young to die.

  89. Roy's Fan says – reply to this


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    Re: thenightone –

    So I'm not the only one who thought he was hot? nice to know…lol He'll definitely be missed.