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November 7th, 2004, 11:29 PM
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Actor Howard Keel passes away
I just heard on the news that noted classic actor Howard Keel has passed away from his fight against colon cancer. He died at his home with family.
From 1971-1992 he was the father-in-law to Edward James Olmos through Keel's daughter Kaija's marriage to Olmos. He is grandfather to Mico and Bodie Olmos.
Keel was known in his early career for his baritone voice and sang in many musicals including Showboat and Annie get your gun, and Kiss Me Kate! He then transistioned to acting including many westerns acting with greats such as John Wayne. He eventually took a role on the Dallas tv series as Clayton Farlow which lasted ten years.
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November 8th, 2004, 01:08 AM
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Another great actor gone ,
I always enjoyed his performances in any film he was in I think the first film I had seen him was "seven Brides for seven Brothers" a musical with the lovely Jane Powell as Milly. a great story.
I also remember him in westerns and along side the great JOHN WAYNE (one of my Favourite filmstars of them all) and they worked along side will on screen together.
Another Film I liked is Calamity Jane with Doris Day and Keel as Wild "Bill" Hickock.
another Musical with alot of fun too.
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November 8th, 2004, 03:07 AM
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Being a long time fan of the tv show Dallas I do believe that he had a part on that show. Another great actor gone.
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November 8th, 2004, 03:38 PM
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this is a sad day, mr. keel was in my opinion one of the top 10 actors ever to grace the silver screen.
take your eternal slumber mr. keel you will be missed  |
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November 9th, 2004, 08:05 AM
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One of the best movies I ever saw him in was an WAR WAGON with John Wayne and Kirk Douglas.
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November 9th, 2004, 04:33 PM
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I loved him in seven brides for seven brothers....pretty corney but cute!!!!!!
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November 9th, 2004, 05:26 PM
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I used to watch Dallas, religiously, and as much as I liked Jim Davis (Jock Ewing), they couldn't have done much better than casting Howard Keel as Clayton. I enjoyed his part in the show very much.
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For fans of the Classic Battlestar Galactica series
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Rest in Peace, Mr Keel 
