Sir Christopher Lee, known as the master of horror, has died after being hospitalised for respiratory problems and heart failure. The veteran actor, immortalized in films from James Bond villainy to the Count Duke in Star Wars to the Lord of the Rings trilogy, died Sunday morning in London at the age of 93. His wife, Birgit Kroencke, held back the information for four days until all family members and friends were informed. The couple had been married for more than 50 years and had one daughter, Christina. News of his death prompted an outpouring of tributes from actors, musicians, and even the prime minister; all paying tribute to Lee’s enduring talent. Tim Burton worked with Lee on five films, described him as “a true legend”
“Christopher has been an enormous inspiration to me my entire life. I had the honour and pleasure to work with him on five films, Sleepy Hollow, Charlie And The Chocolate Factory, Corpse Bride, Alice In Wonderland and Dark Shadows.
He was the last of his kind – a true legend – who I’m fortunate to have called a friend. He will continue to inspire me and I’m sure countless others for generations to come.”
Leading the tributes online were his Lord of the Rings co-stars Dominic Monaghan and Elijah Wood, as well as Sir Roger Moore, who played 007 opposite Lee in The Man With The Golden Gun.
He truly is the last of the great villains. That VOICE. Listen to him below as Sauruman in LOTR.
(via The Guardian)
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