Peter Falk, 'Columbo' Star, Dies at 83

By AOL TV Editors Posted Jun 24th 2011 02:15PM

Peter Falk, the Emmy-winning star of 'Columbo,' has died at 83 years old. CBS Radio News confirmed, via a family spokesperson, that Falk died on the evening of June 23.

Falk was best known to audiences as Lt. Columbo on the police series. But Falk was also known for his film work; he was nominated for two Academy Awards, for 1960's 'Murder, Inc.' and 1961's 'Pocketful of Miracles.' His last credited film role was the 2009 flick 'American Cowslip' opposite Cloris Leachman and Diane Ladd.

Falk is survived by wife Shera Danese Falk and adopted daughters, Jackie and Catherine. After Falk fell ill following a surgical procedure in 2009, Shera Danese released a statement on PeterFalk.com, placing the site on hiatus.

Falk suffered from dementia and late in his life he reportedly could not recall his most famous character, Columbo.

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Saturday 25 June

By Hubert Daisley

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A great guy. A professional actor. He would be sadly missed. May he rest in peace.

Friday 24 June

By Victoria Bloom

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What a wonderful warm character he was. He will be sorely missed. A standout for a generation who loved Columbo! RIP, lieutenant.

By Sue

Very sad! I love Peter Falk! We always looked forward to "Columbo" each week. Those were the days of decent TV shows.

Wednesday 09 November

By Earth Angel

Well said Sue

love and light
Earth Angel xx

By themeeker

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RIP Lt. Columbo. You were the greatest.

By mrmarmo1

loved him in robin and the 7 hoods with frank dean and sammy great actor,, rip mr falk

By RONALD SUMMA

I JUST WANT TO SEND MY PRAYERS OUT TO HIS WIFE & CHILDREN FOR HAVING A GREAT FATHER,& A WONDERFUL HUSBAND.MAY HE REST IN PEACE.I LOVED HIM IN ALL HIS EPISODES,HE MADE ME LAUGH,BUT THAT TRENCH-COAT LOOKED LIKE IT NEEDED A REAL GOOD WASHING(L.O.L.)& THAT CAR HE DROVE LOOKED LIKE HE GOT IT FROM THE JUNK YARD,BUT NO MATTER WHAT HE WAS STILL LT.COLUMBO TO ME.HE WILL SURELY BE MISSED,BUT HE'S PROBABLY IN HEAVEN WITH ALL THE GREAT STARS THAT GAVE US WONDERFUL YEARS OF TELEVISION.R.I.P.MY FRIEND

By joan

Columbo R.I.P.
Peter Falk will always be remembered as feisty Columbo. Another of our elder stars has joined the others in the heavens. There are no actors like them today and all are missed.

By Robert

Peter Falk was a pleasure to watch. Condolences to his family and
friends.

By Mcdisneyxxoo

Loved him in Murder By Death. RIP

By the_fool

Rest in peace Peter Falk. I enjoyed Columbo.

By joseph N Felice Jr

to the peter falk family and friends,

He Was a great man I loved his columbo actor. I still can't believe that he's gone. he mean a lot to me. have a great day.

Joseph Felice

By Anne

Loved this great actor and gifted artist. RIP.

Sunday 26 June

By Sirena

He was also great in the Wim Wenders movie The Wings of Desire.

By edgaralgrajo

He was the consumate variety actor. Thanks for reminding us of his one of many cast against type roles he had even though many people will remember him as Columbo.

Monday 21 November

By D

Typo: excuse the typo, it is Falk, not Faulk. Definately no disrespect.

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