R.I.P.

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Sydney Pollack has died.

The legendary film director (Tootsie, Out of Africa) passed away at his Pacific Palisades home on Monday after losing a battle to cancer.

He was 73.

[Image via WENN.]

Posted: May 26, 2008 at 10:26 pm / Email this »

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rip says – reply to this

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RIP
asdfadsf says – reply to this

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dang.
AAA says – reply to this

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RIP
Mona says – reply to this

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RIP Sydney. We sure appreciate all that you did.
ADS says – reply to this

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rest in peace sydney. you were loved and will be missed very much!
sad says – reply to this

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sad. rest in piece
MJ says – reply to this

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RIP!!
siobhan says – reply to this

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RIP MAN I LOVE YOU
... says – reply to this

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R.I.P
Vicki says – reply to this

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how sad!!! he was sooo talented!!
hillary sucks says – reply to this

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who?
Chris says – reply to this

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Loved him as Will's dad on Will & Grace… So sad!
Kristi says – reply to this

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RIP Mr. Pollack. An amazing director will be missed by the entire industry.
Kamloops says – reply to this

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Brilliant actor - stole the scene in every movie he made; in front, or behind the camera.

U will be missed.
m says – reply to this

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323754iyth rip
Lamar says – reply to this

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awww I loved him on Will and Grace as Will's dad and I just finished watching The Bucket List (he wasn't in it) but damn you cancer!!! May he R.I.P .
VOTE HILLARY, TERRORIST WIN says – reply to this

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HE WAS GREAT IN "WEST SIDE STORY"
claire says – reply to this

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RIP
Jack Bloney says – reply to this

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Rest in peace indeed….
boozle says – reply to this

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So sad - he was brilliant on both sides of the camera. RIP.
abbey says – reply to this

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AHFKADHGKAHDGK!
kate says – reply to this

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so sad
hi says – reply to this

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sad
RIP says – reply to this

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OMFG

WHY DO ALL THE SEXY PEOPLE DIE

r.i.p

ps. ass cheese
chelsea says – reply to this

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RIP. you were a great man
Jake M says – reply to this

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So sad. God bless.
karyn says – reply to this

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rip.so sad.
sad says – reply to this

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:(
RIP TO ONE OFPORN'S GREATS says – reply to this

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SYNDEY 9" WILL BE MISSED
Concerned Reader says – reply to this

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Rest in peace, fight cancer and SMA.
lala says – reply to this

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numba 2

maybe
Erin says – reply to this

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Awww
GRIM REAPER says – reply to this

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ANOTHER OLD BASTARD!
Persianesque.com says – reply to this

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RIP - so sad
jennyk says – reply to this

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Have u guys heard that he ever appeared on the hot hook-up club M E E T R I C H. CO M for wealthy singles to hook up for
Love and Sexy Dating? There are his hot photos and Lots of hot girls are found in his circle there.
AquariusGirl71 says – reply to this

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So very sad, my sympathy goes out to his family. He was a beloved director and actor and will be sadly missed.
broughttotears says – reply to this

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brilliant artist! God rest his soul!
susan says – reply to this

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noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!
woot says – reply to this

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OH NOOO!
WASN'T HE WILL'S DAD IN WILL AND GRACE? I LOVED THAT CHARACTER.
RIP MR. POLLACK.
Daryl says – reply to this

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Rest in peace. Was great as Will's dad on "Will and Grace". And a fine director. Sad news, indeed.
Mandy says – reply to this

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sad but let me just point out that he was 73 and a young harry potter actor was just stabbed to death defending his younger brother in England on Saturday
metoo says – reply to this

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33rd! I can't believe no one did that…that is really annoying, but if I was first I'd probably feel the need to comment. I love how commentor #2 "asdfadsf" just put…"dang". it says it all.
LANCE ARMSTRONG says – reply to this

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ONLY PUSSIES DIE TO CANCER!
FUCK OFF says – reply to this

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AM WATCHING THE LOHAN REALITY SHIT SHOW…GOSH THIS ALI BETCHSHOULD GO AWAY AND TAKE HER TIME GROWING UP…SHES LIKE A ROBOT…..I LIKED DENISE SHOW THO
Mali says – reply to this

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He was one of the good guys in Hollywood.
JayBoi says – reply to this

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WOW!!!!!!! Now i'm SAD!!!!!!!
I was such a B I G fan of his work.
Whoever reads this, check out the classis, but unheard of film, "They Shoot Horses Don't They." It is a CLASSIC!!!!!!!!
First Anthony Minghella, now Sidney Pollack!!!!
onebadkitty says – reply to this

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Perez…thank you for respectfully including this. The other sites are more interested in crap that respecting a real contribution to Hollywood. What a loss for all of us. He did right by us on both sides of the lens.
Lawzy, Lawzy Miss Scarlett says – reply to this

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Oh, Lawzy, Miss Scarlet. And to think, I was so mad at him in '85 for releasing "Out Of Africa" on the very same day as "The Color Purple". I'se so sad to see him gone.
joan says – reply to this

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Re: Mandy –

who cares about the HP kid that died.. he was a nobody.. Sydney was somebody who will be dearly missed
Bax says – reply to this

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Excellent actor (fantastic in Woody Allen films) and director (Tootsie is one of my all-time favorites). He'll be missed.
Lawzy, Lawzy Miss Scarlett says – reply to this

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Re: FUCK OFF – Who is Denise?
BBBoricua says – reply to this

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What a loss. He was such a great actor- I loved him as Will's dad on Will and Grace. May he rest in peace.
k says – reply to this

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rest in peace my friend..
fra says – reply to this

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This is the saddest news - condolences to his family, the industry and his friend Robert Redford. This is an enormous loss of talent and good man.
Rest in peace Sydney and safe journey. Reunited again with his friend Anthony Minghella - another untimely loss for the film industry and fans alike.
YOU KNOW IT'S TRUE says – reply to this

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It should have been Britney Spears RIP!!!!
venti says – reply to this

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he exuded warmth on screen. rest in peace.
Sue N. says – reply to this

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Hollywood will never be the same. Whenever Tootsie is on — I have to watch the whole thing — especially for the line — "Oh, Michael — I BEGGED you to get therapy…." R.I.P. Sydney. Your humor, wit and brilliance will forever be part of our culture…
WILL BE MISSED says – reply to this

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I JUST SAW HIM IN MADE OF HONOR AS MCDREAMY'S DAD. A FEW WEEKS AGO. HE'LL B EMISSED
Marcus Aurelius says – reply to this

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"Out Of Africa" AND "The Color Purple" are two of my favorite movies of all time.
Mandy says – reply to this

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Re: Lawzy, Lawzy Miss Scarlett – oh ya this guy lived a long life and a kid just got stabbed in front of his little brother who's career was just starting ya way to be a dick and call him a no body
NG says – reply to this

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RIP Mr. Pollack, I enjoyed your movies. Does anyone what type of cancer he died from?
Neethi says – reply to this

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Re: hillary sucks – wtf if you dont know what to say just dont say anything…way to be uncultured
Steph says – reply to this

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Re: joan – uh you should care simply because he's a person and his life was taken away. since when does the success of someone's career determine the amount of sympathy we're supposed to feel? get your head out of your ass and stop being such a bitch.
Lawzy, Lawzy Miss Scarlett says – reply to this

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Re: Mandy – Sorry, honey, I don't know what you are talking about. I'm sad to see Mr. Pollack dead. And I was just being sarcastic about Denise Richards. What did you think I meant?
SF_Gal says – reply to this

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Wow.

I'm stunned and saddened to hear this. He always made smile whenever he randomly showed up on screen, which thankfully was more in recent years. He always seemed to be thrilled to just be there, no ego.

Condolences to his family and many, many friends.

Godspeed.
lippy says – reply to this

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May he rest in peace.
Mandy says – reply to this

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Re: Lawzy, Lawzy Miss Scarlett – oh sorry i meant to click on Joan lol
babygirl says – reply to this

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♥ RIP good man, i loved you in that movie Michael Clayton!!
Nancy says – reply to this

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God Speed Sydney……
vetusvates says – reply to this

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So, Perez/Mario, what the fuck is up with this login, logout, edit profile, create an avatar, name can't be longer than six letters unless your a member/signed-in BULLSHIT…???!!!
And what's with the now-you-see-them, now-you-don't avatars.
It took me three freakin times to get freaking logged in.
I hate to tell you, Bro, I've never been tempted to boycott your site in the past.
But this is too much fucking trouble—won't be here often, from now on.
And I hate to tell you, but the "hits" on your site are about to plummett…!!!
What was the success and beauty and fun of your site—has just been castrated big time. No more gravy train. The poor house is right around the corner.
You just Z-listed yourself by adding too much water to the wine of your site.
anon says – reply to this

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Underrated actor, massively talented director. What a gift to cinema. God bless, Sydney.
GOD says – reply to this

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We've gained a great director for our next action film.
Rash Manly says – reply to this

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Rest In Peace Sidney Pollack.
MJM says – reply to this

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Guess that sort of explains his odd Sopranos cameo. Hal Holbrook must be next.
FourTwenty says – reply to this

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R.I.P~
Demarcus says – reply to this

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Re: Kristi – I agree he will be missed.
Paige says – reply to this

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He was fucking awesome… nuff said.
Lawzy, Lawzy Miss Scarlett says – reply to this

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Re: Mandy – That's OK, #67. LOL. Thanks, that's sweet. I make mistakes, too.
EVIDENTALLY, I did with my ava-freaking-tar. Perez-fucking-Mario has decided to fucking censor it.
Has he lost a lawsuit or something?
Or got the FCC up his ass?
The least he could do is explain himself.
I unfortunately agree 100% with Number &70, vetusvates.
bob's bitch says – reply to this

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first snatches
DianaW says – reply to this

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Zomg! I thought it was Harrison Ford for a sec…still sad.
hillary sucks says – reply to this

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Re: Neethi –

Hey Neethi, Who said I didn't know what to say asshole. Mind Your own damn business. I hope you die next!!!
Shelby says – reply to this

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He was really a spectacular man and a spectacular talent… He'll be missed… Rest in peace.
K says – reply to this

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Another Genius in film gone. RIP, Sydney! K. from AZ
that girl says – reply to this

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uuuu
Farty shitty pants says – reply to this

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I just shit my pants…again
believer says – reply to this

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"Out of Africa" is my all time favorite film. Such a beautiful setting, story and the music!!!!! Hearing it always makes me tear up. He was a talent, no doubt about that. How wonderful that he left us with such wonderful entertainment. Thanks Sydney!!!!!
Tony says – reply to this

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Who the FUCK cares about that old bag of SHIT?! He was fucking old tard anyway. My aunt worked for him and he treated her like shit. He called her a fucking dumb mexican cunt. So fuck him I hope he burns in hell. Fuckhead. He made movies. Big fucking deal. He didn't cure cancer…. Obviously.
Kate says – reply to this

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So sad, I really loved his work! He had a brilliant career and will always be remembered!
RIP
josh says – reply to this

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damn.

RIP Sydney, the skills will go on.
sv says – reply to this

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Re: joan –

So are you saying only famous people are important and deserve our condolences??!!
At least this man lived a long life.
Robert Knox the Harry Potter actor was young and stabbed to death because he wanted to protect his brother.You are a disgusting person joan!

RIP Sydney Pollack.

RIP Robert Knox.
Lawzy, Lawzy Cap' says – reply to this

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Cap'n Butler, You know I ain't never, ever asked nuttin of you before. (Thanks for the unsolicited red petticoats.) But I wants you to find out what's up with Perez and all this new-fangled loggin' in and stuff.
What's gotten in to him ?
Jesx says – reply to this

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so sad
rip! he was great in maid of honor
Lady M says – reply to this

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OMG!!Soooo sad I really loved him… he was an amazing actor and director… deepest sympathy to his friends and family. - XOXO
Lawzy, Lawzy Capn Butler says – reply to this

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Lawzy, Lawzy Cap'n Butler. Now I cain't find Miss Scarlett or that sassy niqqer gal, Prissy. Her mammy sure did name her right.
full tilt boner says – reply to this

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Haha that comment made by Tony is…. a-m-a-z-i-n-g !!

TOOT TOOT! YOUR DEAD!
Rest In Peace says – reply to this

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ABOUT THE SAME AGE AS JOHN MCCAIN (71) HMM… WHY DOES HE EVEN BOTHER RUNNING FOR OFFICE!! OLD MAN, OLD IDEAS.
world says – reply to this

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We love this site because its gives us an insight into why Americans are so messed up.
Caitlin says – reply to this

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MESSAGE FOR PEREZ

My mother died of cancer last year and I have always found it ridiculous when people say, 'losing the battle" Pollack did not lose any battle, nor is a disease capable of intent. Pollack died with dignity and he will be missed.
Bahama9 says – reply to this

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Awww. RIP Sydney! Regards from Bahama
Bahama9 says – reply to this

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RIP, Robert Knox (from Harry Potter) as well. Too young to die.

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