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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.]

166 comments to “R.I.P.”

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  1. Sydney Jordan in LALA land says – reply to this


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    OMFG! That is tragic! What a great man he was!!



  2. 102

    R.I.P



  3. 103

    Fiddle Dee Dee, Here I am.

  4. withsympathy says – reply to this


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    What a great director and actor! No one has mentioned the classic "The Way We Were." So many great movies. Condolences to his family and all of his friends.

  5. GIANA says – reply to this


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    OH THAT IS REALLY SAD! HE WAS SO TALENTED! RIP AND GOD BLESS!

  6. memikeyounot says – reply to this


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    I loved him especially when he was an actor, when he play Will's dad on Will and Grace and in the Sopranos. He was a terrific talent and will be missed



  7. 107

    Lawzy, Lawzy Miss Scarlett. Tell Prissy to quit running from me. I swear, when I catch her, she's gonna be sorry.

  8. Matty LP says – reply to this


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    When his character in Will & Grace died (Will's father) , I was soo upset, now it's happened for real.. RIP



  9. 109

    Mammy, you run around that side of the house and I'll run around this side of the house. We'll catch Prissy between us before she knows what hit her.



  10. 110

    Awwww RIP



  11. 111

    Scarlett and Mammy, would you two leave Prissy alone! She's under strict direction to take my orders only.

  12. Miss Kitty says – reply to this


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    Sad. All the greats are leaving…

  13. k says – reply to this


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    Re: joan

    Hey evil cow it's not like you personally knew Sydney Pollack anyway.

    RIP Sydney.RIP Robert Knox.

  14. allie says – reply to this


    114

    Omg sooo sad i just saw him in Made of Honor!!!

  15. Jimmyboyo says – reply to this


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    I remember him most as Will's dad on Will and Grace. RIP

  16. Jon says – reply to this


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    This is so sad. He was an amazing actor, what I remember him most for is Will's dad on Will and Grace.

  17. me says – reply to this


    117

    Whoa Nellie - I loved him ~ RIP!

  18. Kara says – reply to this


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    R.I.P.
    This man was amazing at anything he tried and his genius will be missed. Thank you for everything you gave us.

  19. A test says – reply to this


    119

  20. Minerva says – reply to this


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    so sad. he was one of my favorite directors/actors. I love when he played George, Will's dad, on Will and Grace. ugh. so sad.

  21. Zip says – reply to this


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    Good Night Sweet Prince!!! I never knew you, but I will miss you greatly…not for your art, as that remains…but I will miss the great human being you were…and are. God be with you and your loved ones. I wish you a Peaceful Journey Sydney.

  22. j. says – reply to this


    122

    this makes me really sad.

    I loved Sydney Pollack. He was a genius.
    Plus he was hot.

    :(

  23. BondageBarbie says – reply to this


    123

    So sad,what a great talent he was.He will be missed.

  24. gdaryama says – reply to this


    124

    rest in peace.

  25. Naomi says – reply to this


    125

    I actually really liked him as an actor. RIP.

  26. LM says – reply to this


    126

    Re: jennyk – You know you are a complete douchebag. Shove your spam up your ass.

  27. OleBrumm says – reply to this


    127

    The film world has lost a true class act. I will truly miss him.

  28. Tony says – reply to this


    128

    I'm sorry to here of his passing. I really liked THE WAY WE WERE, one of my favs.

  29. Viva! says – reply to this


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    Rest In Peace Sydney. A fantastic director, a swell actor (especially as Will's dad on Will & Grace) and a hell of a nice man. You'll be missed.

  30. jenbunny says – reply to this


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    i enjoyed will and grace as much as anyone, but the swimmer is one of the best movies that no one watches, so go see it. he was a hell of a guy, so r.i.p. to him.

  31. FreeJack says – reply to this


    131

    Thats rough. I'm an enormous fan of his work. Peace be with you.

  32. lola says – reply to this


    132

    So sad, i love his movies.

  33. tasdw says – reply to this


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    Wasn't he the Doctor in the movie Death Becomes Her?
    LOL-that was a funny!!!!

  34. kitty says – reply to this


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    love syndy pollack, didn't know he was sick.

  35. nana says – reply to this


    135

    One of my favorite actors and directors. He was legendary. My he rest in peace.

  36. Darryl says – reply to this


    136

    This makes me really sad. Great actor and director.

  37. thats a corn cob says – reply to this


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    he did a great endive salad

  38. steivewonders says – reply to this


    138

    i'd do him…..

  39. Lance says – reply to this


    139

    Rest in Peace, Sir!!

  40. rachel says – reply to this


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    Oh thats so sad
    Ive been watching so many of his shows and movies over the past few days but I had no idea he had cancer
    My thoughts are with his family and friends x

  41. grinchibaby says – reply to this


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    there will never be some one like him… One of the most important people in show biz. You survive in your movies, Mister Pollack!

  42. SidneyPollackAGreatHumanBeing says – reply to this


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    A constant supporter of peace and human rights, he'll be remembered by all as great director and actor! The Media forgot to mention among his many credits Sydney's recurring role in the final season of "The Sopranos," as Johnny Sac's infirmary orderly: a convicted double-murdering oncologist.

  43. Melissa says – reply to this


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    He DIED of cancer! Why do people write LOSE their battle!! If they die of pneumonia you don't say they LOST their battle with pneumonia. If they die in a car accident you don't write they lost their battle with an automobile! Cancer is awful, but it doesn't deserve to make "heroes" and "victims".

  44. SanD says – reply to this


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    God Bless Mr. Pollack. I wish his family heartfelt condolences during this time. He will be greatly missed. A true Hollywood icon.

  45. yoyo says – reply to this


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    So sad - he was brilliant on both sides of the camera. RIP.

  46. andrea says – reply to this


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    Caitlin,#98 You are right. A disease isn't capable of intent. And Sydney, like your Mother, died with dignity.
    I am sorry for the loss of both of them. Thank you for pointing that out, caitlin. That never sounded right to me, either, but I didnt know why.
    I loved Sydney Pollack. He just seemed like such a likable man. And so prolific. One of those people who loved life, loved people, and loved his work. Something tells me he loved his family, too.
    Heartfelt condolonces to them.
    Syd, you'll make God smile and laugh in heaven. We will miss you.

  47. Steve says – reply to this


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    I feel sad for his family,for their loss…except,I use to work at a super market in the town where he lived and I was bagging grocerie's many years ago.Sydney was a daily customer there.Always was snobby and always gave me mean look's.So,that's what I'll remember him for.

  48. Fashunpolis says – reply to this


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    So young. How very, very sad. Didn't know he was sick. He was my favorite director. Only the good die young they say? I hope Hollycrude does him a fitting tribute at the next Oscars show.

  49. nozzman says – reply to this


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    he was indeed brillant on will&grace! rest in peace

  50. Ona says – reply to this


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    SO SO SAD. I loved him in everthing he did. As soon as he waked on screen things became interesting. He was great as Will'd dad on Will and Grace. He even made "Eyes Wide Shut" such less. What a loss to show business.

  51. Ona says – reply to this


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    So sad…I loved him in everthing. As soon as he walked on the screen, things got interesing. I loved him as Will's dad and he made "Eyes Wide Shut" suck less than it did.

  52. Jenny says – reply to this


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    Wonderful actor and director. So sad.

  53. PP says – reply to this


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    I liked Sydney.. He was great as the doctor cameo in "Death Becomes Her" however, I have heard that he died moments after the screening of "Recount" (Which he produced)..

    Talk about Karma.

    Using one's talent for propaganda never amounts to shit, thank you Sydney for wrecking your image.

  54. Sean says – reply to this


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    R.I.P. Mr. Pollack. The best to your family and close friends.

  55. darcyray says – reply to this


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    a great loss this was a cool dude

  56. Alise says – reply to this


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    Poor Sydney Pollack. I loved his movies…
    RIP.

  57. hedley says – reply to this


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    I remember him as rachel's dad on Friends………………..sad rip

  58. bitch says – reply to this


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    Rest in peace……….

  59. Kody says – reply to this


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    sad… i loved him as Will's dad in Will & Grace… and Out Of Africa is one of my favorite movies and books. He will be missed dearly R.I.P

  60. YOUR AND ASSHOLE DIRTBACKMOTHERFUCKER says – reply to this


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    Re: LANCE ARMSTRONG – MY UNCLE PASSED AWAY FROM CANCER YOU FUCKING INSENSITIVE ASSHOLE I HOPE YOU GET CANCER IN EVERY PART OF OUR BODY AND SUFFER A LONG AND AGGONISING DEATH.LEAVE ANOTHER COMMENT LIKE THAT AND I HOPE SOMEONE FINDS OUT WHO YOU REALY ARE AND WHERE YOU LIVE AND GUTS YOU LIKE A FISH.

  61. Amy says – reply to this


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    RIP, You will be missed…

  62. gracie says – reply to this


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    Re: Lawzy, Lawzy Miss Scarlett
    duuuude dont say sorry!!!
    the bitch went of on you!!!
    i would of not said sorry! that stupid little bitch!

  63. gracie says – reply to this


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    Re: Mandy
    duuude you need to fucken chill!!!
    who do you see in the picture on top
    sidney or the little boy???
    yeah thats right sydney bitch this is for him!!!
    not for the little boy!!!thats another story
    &&were all sticking to this one../.
    so ge over it!!!

  64. gracie says – reply to this


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    R.I.P
    you will be loved!!! REST IN PARADISE:)

  65. GRACIE says – reply to this


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    R.I.P
    you will be loved!!!REST IN PARADISE…

  66. Steph says – reply to this


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    I was so shocked to hear this. I didn't even know he was sick with cancer. He brought so much to the entertainment industry. My favorite work of his is probably This Property is Condemned and The Way We Were. You will be missed so much Mr. Pollack.

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