John Forsythe, Television Legend, Dies at 92

By PopEater / Wire Services Posted Apr 2nd 2010 02:59PM

Actor John Forsythe, who became one of the biggest television stars ever thanks to major roles in 'Charlie's Angels,' 'Dynasty' and 'Bachelor Father,' has passed away at the age of 92 after a year-long battle with cancer.

In a statement obtained by CNN, Forsythe's family said the following: "He was 92 years old and, thankfully, he died as he lived his life... with dignity and grace."

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For as famous as Forsythe was, his voice was even more infamous thanks to his role as the voice of Charlie in the 'Charlie's Angels' TV series and also in two 'Charlie's' movies. His deep take on the phrase "Good morning, Angels," became almost synonymous with the franchise -- enough to land him a $5 million contract to voice Charlie in the two recent hit movies.

According to his IMDB biography, Forsythe's early career was interrupted by World War II, during which he served in the Army Air Corps. In 1957, he struck television gold with 'Bachelor Father,' where for 157 episodes he played the lead character of Bentley Gregg.

He later went on to star as Blake Carrington in the massively popular 1980s television series 'Dynasty.'

Even during the height of his fame, Forsythe seemed quite modest about his success and acting abilities. During a 1981 interview with the Associated Press, he said: "I figure there are a few actors like Marlon Brando, George C. Scott and Laurence Olivier who have been touched by the hand of God. I'm in the next bunch."

Forsythe was married three times, and was still married to Nicole Carter at the time of his death.

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Friday 02 April

By Gorgeous Babe

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RIP Charlie! Now you can be with your Angels! : )

By Don Pandanell

What doe's the writer of this story mean when he write's "his voice was even more infamous". Infamous? I think not. Un-educated people should stop writing and talking.

By j

Long before the Angels he was Bachelor Father in the dats of Donna Reed and Father knows best

By MARIAH

Don... You got that right. I kept re-reading it because I thought I had misread it. The writer needs a refresher course ASAP.

By Wish Belkin

This is sad. I loved watching Batchelor Father when I was a kid.
The Halloween show was iconic. But ninety two isn't a bad run.
RIP Mr. Forsythe.

Saturday 03 April

By Dan K.

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To Don and Maria, This guy's a writer. You're a reader. In his case, he wanted you to think. In you're case, it went right over your heads, or landed with a dull thunk.

He obviously used the term "imfamous" on purpose. It refers to the edginess of having the unseen Boss's voice be a mystery for an entire generation of Charley's Angels viewers. His anonymous voice helped to keep people watching to see if he'd ever be shown, even though we all knew it was John Forsythe. Kinda like the "Who shot JR thing." It was good TV. Not like what they are making now.

Infamous! Try a new word once in a while...

That's why you're a reader, and he's a writer.

By Heather

I was surprised to find out he was still living. Good for him making it to 92!

By kathy benskin

You the best.

By dave

Rest in Peace Charlie!!! Good guy

By DominiqueDeveraux

I'll miss ya, bro.

By Louis

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Matthew McConaughey in place of Sheen will boost ratings even higher!

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