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Movie, television legend James Garner dies at 86

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Movie, television legend James Garner dies at 86

LOS ANGELES – Actor James Garner, whose whimsical style in the 1950s TV Western "Maverick" led to a stellar career in TV and films such as "The Rockford Files" and his Oscar-nominated "Murphy's Romance," has died, police said. He was 86.

He was found dead of natural causes at his home in the Brentwood area of Los Angeles Saturday evening, Los Angeles police officer Alonzo Iniquez said early Sunday.

Police responded to a call around 8 p.m. PDT and confirmed Garner's identity from family members, Iniquez told The Associated Press.

There was no immediate word on a more specific cause of death. Garner had suffered a stroke in May 2008, just weeks after his 80th birthday.

Although he was adept at drama and action, Garner was best known for his low-key, wisecracking style, especially with his hit TV series, "Maverick" and "The Rockford Files."

His quick-witted avoidance of conflict provided a refreshingly new take on the American hero, contrasting with the steely heroics of John Wayne and the fast trigger of Clint Eastwood.

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http://www.foxnews.com/entertainmen...gend-james-garner-dies-at-86/?intcmp=HPBucket
 
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I had recently read his autobiography and it was a great read. Very interesting life from war vet shot to hell to taking on hollywoods big shots he really was one of the good guys.
 
Danang Sailor

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One of my cherished possessions is an unedited copy of "The Americanization of Emily" with Julie Andrews as his English
love interest.

He leaves a big hole that will likely never be filled. :sad:

 
Snowtrac Nome

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even though he was a democrat I'm going o miss him my youngest would have rather watched the Rockford files than to watch cartoons.
 
BigAl

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Danang Sailor said:
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He leaves a big hole that will likely never be filled. :sad:
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That Sir is so true . One of the best I ever had the enjoyment of watching . The young upcomming stars could learn a lot from him .He was a true Gentlemen . God Bless Him . May he Rest in Peace
 
Leni

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I cannot remember him in any role that was something that I would not want my children to see. I was already missing him because he was no longer making movies. He died as he lived, a gentleman. Wish we had more like him.
 
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I read a quote from Tom Selleck today where he said, "That all actors should take lessons on handling stardom from James Garner. His demeanor at work was such that it permeated the whole set and had a ripple, knock-on effect on all who worked there". I don't think that there could be any better compliment from one of his peers.
 
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Life has it's cycle that can not be denied but James left a piece of him in all the ones that saw him be himself on the screen on life.
You will not be forgotten.
 
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