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Posted: 12/28/03 at 10:59am
How saddened I was to read not only of his passing, but of the tragedy that touched his life with the death of his 19 year old son and lovely wife in the 90's. And with what dignity he carried himself!
My fondest theatrical memory is of his magnificently brave performance in "Fortunes Fool," which sent New York's actors and acting students alike storming the Music Box theatre to get a taste of supreme craftmanship. At once heartbreaking and hilarious it was a performance to be cherished forever. Yet Bates, like so many of his British counterparts, was not just a craftsman at the expense of honesty. Whatever he did was totally grounded in reality.
Goodnight sweet prince, you will be deeply missed.
My fondest theatrical memory is of his magnificently brave performance in "Fortunes Fool," which sent New York's actors and acting students alike storming the Music Box theatre to get a taste of supreme craftmanship. At once heartbreaking and hilarious it was a performance to be cherished forever. Yet Bates, like so many of his British counterparts, was not just a craftsman at the expense of honesty. Whatever he did was totally grounded in reality.
Goodnight sweet prince, you will be deeply missed.
Updated On: 12/28/03 at 10:59 AM
