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Well, fans have been preparing for the worst concerning "Q" feeling that time was going to take Desmond Llewelyn given that he was 85... But... Today, Desmond died in a head on collision in East Sussex. It's a bit strange really for me. In THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH, the scene of him merely disappearing into the floor had such an air of finality to it. I felt as if by watching that scene, I was saying goodbye to Q... and now it is so.
Llewelyn was iconic as Q, always taking the spotlight away from Bond for his moments on screen. Whether it was laser-armed watches, bulletproof glass and ejector seats... to whirlybird one man helicopters and underwater submarine cars... To me, Desmond represented a modern day WIZARD OF OZ... he always had something in that ol bag for Bond. When I first heard the news, a part of me... just a part, felt as if the news were impossible. Surely Q had an escape plan... some manner of trickery. Sigh... I'm gonna miss this guy...
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We'll miss you. It's about time for me to review some old Bond films. Too many good people have died this year.
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Dec 19, 1999 3:02:36 PM CST
Q is gone, so does this mean John Cleese is now taking his posit
by el duderino
I haven't seen the latest Bond flick yet, but from the looks of it, it seems that he will make a good replacement. Its tragic that he died not of old age but from a car accident. Atleast he lived a good, long life.
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The reason they had John Clese be his replacement "R" because Desmond was getting on in years. So, R was always intended as a replacement. Its just ironic that he died in a car cash and not of natural causes of old age. He was looking pretty old in TWINE, though. John Clese is a fav of mine, so I look forward to him carrying on Q's legacy of gadgets and do-dads. Still, you gotta love the old guy, he's old school and been around forever. Sure knew how to steal a scene from asorted Bond's.
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It's a shame that in TWINE he could not have had a better final scene. He's really the only continuity back to the Connery days and he will be sorely missed. Rest In Peace Desmond
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Like Harry I thought the scene in TWINE had an air of finality about it and for me was his finest moment. Now that he has gone for good it feels even more poignent. It is a terrible shame he dided in such away, he will be missed. Rest In Peace Desmond.
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This is terrible. It seems as the new millenium draws ever closer and closer more people pass on.
Today, I tape A Christmas Story on Turner Classic Movies which
is showing it in the widescreen format. Finally, I get to see the movie the way it was meant to be seen and enjoy it and drink a glass to Jean Shepherd who wrote the book upon which the movie is based and died earlier this year.
May he rest in peace.
Nowadays, when I wake up in the morning, I pray that all the people who I love and enjoy working in the entertainment industry and have given me such joy and pleasure do not go away. They are needed more than ever to give us a relief from our sad,
miserable reality.
When I first read this message, I thought Q (John DeLancie) had died, but it turned out it was Q from the James Bond films which had passed on.
It came as a surprise to me but I had a feeling today somebody I knew and liked had left this world and know I know and am sorry.
I always enjoyed Desmond in his role as Dr. Q. He always brought wit and warmth to his role in every Bond movie. He was Bond's friend of sorts and he was the audience's friend as well. He will be sadly missed by Bond fans everywhere.
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That's the best I can say. It's almost tragically ironic that the man who revealed so many great cars to the movie world should say goodbye in such a way. I don't think Bond will ever be the same again, because like someone said, he was the only element of continuity between the old and the new. He was as much of a legend as the gadgets he provided, and will be sorely missed. A quick not about Cleese. I doubt he'll be R in the next one. Q was named as such by Fleming because he was the quarter master of MI6. He also worked in Q Division. R was Bond's joke so I think that Cleese will be called Q from now on.
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Since I saw my first Bond movie at about 11 years old (I'm 34 now), my favorite scenes were the scenes with Q. I'm a gadget type of guy. I fantisized about having my own Q.
My favorite Bond movie is the one with the most Q: Licence to Kill. ("You're a hell of a field agent Q.")
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In a way, I'm glad this was not a passing from a long and painful disease. Desmond Llwellyn was a figure in my life, a constant. His role as Q glittered.
He shall be missed.
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Damn,just before Christmas.That both blows and sucks.The next 007 movie should start at Q's funeral,with a gadget packed coffin.I didn't much like TWINE but respect to Des for nailing all his scenes as always...Q was as iconic as Bond and will not be easily replaced,John Cleese or no...
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Without him, the Bond franchise will feel a little emptier.
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I couldn't believe it when I heared the news. Of course we knew, at age 85 he wouldn't be around forever, a couple more films max, but to go so quickly and unexpectidly is saddening and shocking. I loved Q. His relationship with Bond is something that was so endearing I find it hard to accept that R (Cleese) could even come close to Desmond, and it will be forever something the series will now miss. A era has drawn to a close. Goodbye Desmond, you will be greatly missed.
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I was hoping that when he finally went, it would be peacefully in his sleep at 110. That he went in a car accident just makes this all the more sad. Q would have had an escape hatch or an ejection seat, y'know? Or he would have been faking his death in order for Bond to find out who was trying to kill him while the assasin had his guard down. . .but of course, reality isn't like that. We'll miss you, Mr. Llewelyn. You were easily full half of what made the Bond films worth watching.
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I had the privelige of meeting Desmond Llewelyn last year when he came to our student union, and believe me he was the real deal; apart from his self confessed inability to use gadgets, he was as immensely likeable as most people believe.
That he has died in this manner is very upsetting - you would have hoped that, at 85, he and his family could have been spared the trauma of such a violent end. However as it is, the Bond films have lost the final thread back to the Connery days; Q, as embodied by Desmond Llewelyn, was something that differentiated the Bond movies from the other actioners, and he will be sorely missed.
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What a sad way to die, after so many years and years. A car. The premier cause of death nowadays, I feel sometimes. But, if all works out, he should be back with his wife of, I think, sixty years, who died very recently. On the happy side, the producers never let him go, and gave a fine actor work and gave us enjoyment. TWINE highlighted the character wonderfully. He finally got to fly a little... peace, all.
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Having seen all the James Bond movies (including Never Say Never Again and Casino Royale) more then twice I will never forget Q. The bond movies need four important things to be good. These include Women, Stunts, Gadgets and Q. But with Q gone and no one will ever be able to replace him like they can with Bond(though Sean is the one and only), M and Miss Monneypenny. Q was always the best at using irony.
I will never forget Q's last line in a James Bond movie
"Always have an escape plan"
Ironic isn't it
In Memory Of Desmond Llewelyn
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and a little spooked, I've just got back from seeing TWINE this evening and felt the same feeling of finality that Harry did during that poignant scene. I remember coming out of the cinema and telling my friends not to worry cause Q will be back next time and R was there just in case..Desmond Lewellen was a great actor and one of the finest that my country has ever seen the bond films will never be the same ,he was a master and wont be forgotten RIP
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I am so glad I spent time with the man at the party! A gentleman with top marks! Desmond will never be forgotten! A class act all the way and one of the nicest people I have ever had the pleasue to carry on a discussion with! My God, what a cruel act of fate, as the man was in healthy shape. It was twenty minutes that I spent talking with him about acting in general and the Bond series and I will always cherish those moments!
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...hey, thx. I'd dislike you, but it's enough for me to know that the people around you probably do already. May you be unhappy and lonely the rest of your life.
For my part, I feel the loss of Q and hope his family is coping ok.
Cheers.
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Love live Q.
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Look, he retires, finishes off his character, and then dies in a head-on collision. I mean, if he had an illness, a disease, a cancer, then sure. But this timing is so, well, timely. Could Desmond have killed himself? Sorry if I've offended anyone, though if he gets buried at sea, then I'll be keeping my eyes open for frogmen. After all, 'You Only Live Twice'.
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They replace M, and the new character is called M. This whole Q then R business is stupid. Hopefully R is the code for the trainee, and now Cleese can be promoted to Q.
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Desmond was more recognisable for Bond then any other actor (including Connery).
HE WAS BOND
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Long Live Q, He will never be forgotten because People dies when forgiveness buried them
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Didn't Ian Bannen (another much beloved UK character actor, WAKING NED DEVINE) just die the same way recently? I am just glad that TWINE brought some closure to his character and to Llewellyn's career. When I first saw this headline, I thought it was referring to the villain from ST: Next Generation. Desmond Llewellyn survived a WW2 POW camp, never bemoaned his lot in life, and seemed like a fine fella to boot. He will be missed.
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that all I want to say (with a tear in my eye)....
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Wow I can't believe this happened. Isn't it ironic that he died in a car crash rather than of old age? Jesus. This guy has been the best part of James Bond movies for me. I mean, John Cleese seems apt enough to be an R, but it just can't be the same. Once you keep a guy in for 19 Bonds, it's hard to replace him. Well whatever. Just Goodbye Desmond.
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Taken from "Farewell Ian Stuart" by No Remorse, one of Desmond's favorite, traditional bands. A fitting tribute to a great man and actor.
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Apologies, Harry, when I first read this story; my first thought was 'Okay, whose idea of a really sick, twisted joke is this?' but I was mistaken.
With Desmond gone, the whole 007 franchise has truly come to the end of an era. It certainly seemed in TWINE that he was retiring and that Cleese would be taking the reins; but like many others, I thought 'hey, Llewelyn will be playing Q for a long time yet'. But, alas, this is not to be.
It almost seems funny in a sad, tragic, twisted way, that the man who played the character who built so many cars and weapons and gadgets for the world's greatest spy should die in an automobile accident. One of life's sad ironies, I guess.
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I wish that when it came to this kind of thing that I could be as poetic or thought provoking as
all of the people who have written in to express their sadness at Desmond's untimely death. I can't
think of anything to say that hasn't already been said. It's on the news as I'm writing this and I still
don't believe..... Damnit.
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... and flights of Astin Martins sing thee to thy rest...
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It was very sad to read about this. He will be sadly missed by the millions of fans and no one will ever replace him in the Bond films. He was and always will be, the only Q. My sincere wishes to his family and friends.
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Q and his gadgets were always one of the highlights of the Bond Films, and in real-life interviews he came across as being a being a really nice, genuinely sweet guy.
It marks the end of an era in Bond films.
Desmond Llewelyn was in all but two of the official Bond films - (Dr No & Live and Let Die), and his final tally of 17 Bond's will surely never be beaten.
After the passing of Bernard Lee, and the overlooking of Lois Maxwell, Desmond Llewelyn became the last reminder to the glory-years of Bond in the 60's.
His cause of death was perversely inappropriate and cruel.
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His prescence was a grand mix of dry British humor and delightful novelty. In every film, we knew Q's entrance was special. It meant that A) we could have a good laugh at Bond's expense, and B) we could behold all the new uber-gadgetry. Now Mr. Cleese has quite a pair of shoes to fill. Good-night, dear old Q, may the stars shine brightly on your path.
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As we all know, Desmond Llewelyn was a integral part of the James Bond '007' franchise and that's what we'll all mostly remember him for. However, he was also a fine comic actor on British TV and had a long running series for years on the BBC, I believe. (Sorry I don't know the name of the show.) However, it's important to remember that Desmond Llewelyn was not a one-dimensional, type-cast actor. He portrayed numerous other characters in his long thespian career. Those of us on this side of 'the pond', though, will always remember him as 'Q'. He was there from the very beginning with Connery and it's a sad day for Bond fans everywhere. I haven't seen TWINE yet....I'll do so this week to pay respects to one of my favorite characters and character actors. Rest in Peace. And cook up a few nifty gadgets for the angels when you get to Heaven!
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Which, of course, is the best payoff line in any Bond movie, delivered with his usual elan by a quite splendid character actor. Rest in peace, Desmond.
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One of the saddest functions of Talk Back is its use as an obituary, where every fan from around the world can gather and mourn the passing of someone we all admired and enjoyed. Desmond Llewelyn services as Q allowed 007 to escape from uncounted perils, bringing spectacular action to the screen, while his performances were part of what kept us coming back for each Bond installment. It just won't be Bond without him. Goodbye Q, and thanks.
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I'm going to get real choked up when I see that scene again where Bond and Q discuss his inevitable retirement. I'm sure not even Bond expected it to happen like this. It's a real shame. RIP, Desmond.
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D.L. will be missed. Why couldn't it be that guy from StarTrek the Next Generation? :(
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May this wonderful man rest in peace. His legacy is that of keeping millions of fans entertained for more than 30 years. My first thoughts were of Timothy Dalton's line in Licence To Kill, which sum it up best:
Bond: "Goodbye Q, thanks for all you've done."
Q: "What?"
Bond: "You're a hell of a field operative, now go, I'll see you back in London."
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Like pretty much everyone else, I was sad to hear about Mr Llewelyn's death. I loved watching Q's scenes. A constant delight. Recently, I was at a friend's house, celebrating his birthday. The TV was on, though no-one was watching, and Octopussy was playing. I glanced over, and saw Q. So I left everyone else, went and watched the scene. Once Q left, I stopped watching. That was a great role. I am glad they managed to get Cleese for TWINE and sign him for the next few films. I haven't seen it yet (it opens here in a week's time) but he does look a perfect replacement. It seems odd though - I think we were all expecting him to die of old age, not a car crash. But be glad that the year is nearly over. Not much more time for the year to steal more favourite movie makers. Our prayers are with his family. ***** www.homestead.com/vertigofilms/
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Bye Q....have a good one!
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Bond just won't be the same without you, Q. My deepest condolences to Desmond's friends and family.
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I thought "always have an escape plan" and then him sinking into the floor was a nice way to go out. But, one continuity glitch in the Bond fanchise that's been bugging me: Q kept getting older but the assorted Bonds kept getting younger? What up with that?
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The real Major Boothroyd dead? Desmond was always the Bond Fans keenest friend, no book signing, function or even talk was too small for him to attend. Indeed he died while returning from a book signing. To quote Ian Fleming, "I shall not waste my life trying to prolong it, I shall use my time". Desmond certainly used his time to bring a little bit of movie magic into our lives and the world is a duller place without him.
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Oh, grow up 007!
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What a loss. Well, God bless him, wherever he is now, and thank the Lord for his wonderful last appearance in TWINE.
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I saw "Q" only three weeks ago.
Desmond was present at the THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH premiere in Amsterdam.
He was asked whether he was going to be in the next James Bond movie.
Ironically, he replied: "It depends on whether the producers want me and the Almighty doesn't."
Maybe he had sensed that his time was close at hand. I guess the fact that his successor (John Cleese) was introduced gave him reason to. -
...I miss you already.
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I read the news on my way to work this morning. I couldn't believe it. I mean no disregard to Desmond's work outside of the James Bond series (with which I am not familiar) when I say that for me he and Q are one, and Q is my FAVOURITE thing about James Bond. His mannerisms and his different relationships with the five different actors to play Bond are a sheer delight to watch. He shall live forever for me as I watch the Bonds again and again. I remember thinking when I watched TWINE that his main scene in it seemed TOO final, as if they were retiring him prematurely. I'm very sorry to have been proven wrong. My condolences to his family and friends.
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Looks like Q will need the boat which Bond used at the beginning, sooner than any of us hoped for his retirement.
Major Boothroyd was representative of everything that is great about British pluck and though he is now gone, he will continue to live on 'a pulse in the eternal mind no less'.
The new fellow that he has been training up for the job will continue to be referred to as 'R'.
There is no way Bond would let the new pipsqueak step so easily into Desmond's shoes.
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I was asleep most of yesterday...and I come here and...well you know now.
The best thing about Bond is its continuity - it's like a cartoon; nothing really changes *that* much. You could expect M, Moneypenny, plenty of shagging, a gunfight, a chase and Q.
It's the little things - I mean no disrespect but you know what I mean - that make up the big picture and complete it. Q is something that you can look forward to and giggle and guess (or remember) which one Bond will use and how it'll save him.
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Does this mean Desmond's gone off to join the Q Continuum?
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Thanks Desmond.
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As a Brit, I am disheartened that Desmond has gone. Especially given the jarring irony that it was his octagenarian status that led to his passing, but an everyday reminder of everyone's mortality. But, he will ALWAYS be remembered because of Q, and in this ephemeral world you can't ask for better than that.
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Oops. Q would kill me for leaving out the word NOT, repeat NOT his age that killed him.
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You should all check http://www.ianfleming.org for some rather touching pieces written on Q.
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I was watching the news last night when I heard. As soon as they started playing a clip of "Q," I knew what had happened. I immediately assumed he had succumbed to old age. But no, I hear that he died in an auto accident and was absolutely shocked. I salute you, Desmond Llewelyn. You entertained all of us Bond fans for many years, and your farewell in The World is not Enough was perfect. We lost you too soon.
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Throughout all the Bond films, there was always one constant in Q. A cantankerous, avuncular tinkerer with a veiled soft spot for 007, Q was the thread that linked the series to the past. This is a sad day for Bond fans everywhere. As a kid (and even today), Q was my favorite aspect of the films, and I always got a smile whenever I heard "Now pay attention, 007." I can't help feeling like we've all lost a dear old friend in Q. Cheers, Desmond. You're singular wit and paternal grace gave the Bond series its heart and soul. Although you were part of the series for over 30 years, I think you went too soon. Farewell, old pal, and rest assured...We'll never joke about your work.
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Hi all,
Just posting this to say that I meet Q last Thursday night in Cardiff after a Sterophonics gig he was in a hotel, in the middle of the Christmas Party season he was surrounded by drunk bond fans yet nothing was too much trouble.
What a gentleman of the old school
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I've literally grown up with the James Bond movies, and this sucks. I know we can't choose when or where, but.....still....it could've been...I'll question this one for a while. Either way, whoever's waiting for him in the unknown'll be hooked up....while we here will have to suffice w/ 30 odd years of great memories...hope they treat his memory well in the next flick.
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Well, I wasn't going to post. It seemed like my brethren had done a fine job of putting the feelings in. But, then I thought of what I watched last night. "You Only Live Twice", you know, the one where Bond dies at the begining. I just wished I had watched it until Q was there. It now seems kind of pointless......Dammit
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As we all frantically look through IMDB to see what else "Q" did in his career in order to talk as life-long fans while we eulogize him, let's not forget that this man had resented the character he played because of the typecasting that plagued him and his arm always had to be twisted to reprise his role every time another Bond picture came up.
What is truly sad is how rags like The Star and shit celeb shows like ET will have camera crews at his funeral just hoping to get a group shot of all the men who played 007 simply to spew the tagline, "Bonds, James Bonds."
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Mr. Llewellyn, you brought joy and happiness to all of us in your portrayal of Q. Your mission is completed here, go on to your great rewards. Thank you.
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They should do something special in the next Bond film for Desmond. I hated that Miss Moneypenny and M changed without notice.
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This is very wierd, that he sould die this way.
TWINE is the perfect ending movie for Q and John Cleese is perfect as R... things must go on!
Although Bond will never be the same...ever...
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We've lost three fine veteran film presences to car accidents in recent weeks: the superb Ian Bannen from WAKING NED DIVINE, Desmond Llewellyn, and Disney legend Rex Allen Sr. (remember that deep, wonderful, Western twang he lent to all those classic critter documentaries?). They will be sorely missed.
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What a cold and callous remark. You too will be a "geezer" some day, it's coming quicker than you think. I take comfort in knowing that when you leave this world, noone will care. To Q, those of us who can appreciate what you gave to the bond series, miss you already, it will not be the same.
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Q Rocks everytime I watch a Bond Flick! Even the dreaded Bond Flicks rock when he's around. But it's funny how we all mourn the loss of Q and not Desmond Llewlynn, oh well that's a shame.
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This is my first posting and what a sad occasion to make it on. Desmond will be truly missed. There has to be more than just a 'dedicated to..' on the credits of the next movie. Forgive me if someone else has mentioned this but how about building the pre-credit sequence around Q's funeral and having Bond being saved by the last gadget he gave him? Come on, he deserves a proper farewell. Seeing as it'll be the twentieth Bond movie, why not get Shirley Bassey back for the theme song? She did a song with The Propellerheads a couple of years ago that was excellent.
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The last link to the original Bond films is gone, while I like John Cleese I feel that the Bond films will never be the same again.Marketing man I look forward to the day when you are 85 and you drown in your own dribble.
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I can't believe he didn't die of natural causes! How tragic, especially after his bow out in TWINE. You will be missed Desmond. Thanks for making me laugh.
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Let me just say this to you you stupid fuck, that was the most cruel remark I have ever read. I hope you get hit by a truck.
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Mr. Llewellyn's death is tragic, I hope it was swift, and my thoughts are with his family. As for the Bond franchise, after Bernard Lee's death, the producer's decision to add Judi Dench as "M" was a master stroke. She's brought a wonderful new dimension to Bond's boss, and I thoroughly enjoy her presence in the new Bond films. Because of that, I think John Cleese is an excellent choice as Llewellyn's replacement - he's got a perfectly acidic delivery that will make him a terrific addition ("Ah yes, the legendary wit of James Bond - or at least half of it"). It seems Mr. Fawlty has found a new line of work.
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This sick fuck cracks me up. Everyone takes Q's death so seriously. Get a life, you people. Get a life, get it? hahaha
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Remind me to take a big, messy dump on your respective graves when you check out.
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Oh, man, did I have to wipe back the tears reading this. How fortunate we are that he was given a sort of farewell in TWINE. He will be missed. How terrible that it came in an auto accident--I expected him to step out in his sleep. Goodbye, Desmond.
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Dec 20, 1999 5:28:37 PM CST
Immortal on screen and in film history...we say goodbye to you.
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We seem to have lost so many over the past years who have contributed greatly to cinematic history -- Siskel, Kahn, George C. Scott, etc. And now, we lose our beloved Q in such a tragic irony of sorts. His last scene in TWINE is a very fitting tribute to the man's work and one of the best in the movie. While the families have their personal memories and moments, at least there is some comfort for us -- the film fans who knew them as their most famous characters or people of the most fascinating character -- we can watch them immortalized in their different film roles or, in the case of those like Gene Siskel, continue to love movies with at least half the monumental passion expressed. Goodbye to all our heros and screen gems whereever they may be.
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. . . It's been a tough year, huh folks? Q/Desmond will be sorely missed, he was the only link to the past left in the Bond films. It will not be the same. Goodbye, Q, you were one of the things that made Bond Bond.
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A lot of people are wistfully saying "goodbye, Q," and I realize that the sympathy is there, but I think it's important to remember that 'Q' hasn't died. Q is a character in a series of movies. Desmond Llewelyn is a real person, and he's the one who has passed away. At the risk of sounding uptight, it just seems to me that glossing over that fact somehow cheapens the tragedy.
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You will be missed. Farewell sir.
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Hildalgo, that's true "Q" was just Bond character, but to many of the Bond fans around the world, he will always be identified with that likeable character. Can you remember what the original actor's name was who played "Q" i.e., "Major Boothroyd" in "Dr. No" without looking it up? Desmond Llewellyn had portrayed many characters on British television especially in the "Danger Man/Secret Agent" episode, "The Ubiquitous Dr. Lovegrove", which was one of the best. Characters in films inspire people to want to do great things or become great people. Mr. Llewelllyn's portrayal as the "loveable grandfather-type" , "Q", will always be remembered. Having to have met him the first time was quite an experience. He was at the Galaxy Theater in Hollywood with Pierce Brosnan and Michelle Yeoh as Pierce was getting his star. Mr. Llewellyn was trying to exit a secured area and couldn't get out. No one, especially the M-G-M publicity staff who had their heads up their ass that day, was paying attention to him. I walked over and helped the man and we struck up a friendly converstation for about ten minutes. Then one of the ditzy M-G-M broads came over and took charge of him. The second time was at the latest Bond party for "TWINE" where he remembered me and we sat down for about twenty minutes and talked in general about things. He was everything one would expect him to be and then some. Just a great man who leaves a great legacy behind him. I think Pierce said it all in his remark where he stated it was easy to shed a tear for this beloved man's passing. And that's a pretty good epitaph to leave behind.
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I can't believe it. The day before, I had been at the trocadero (a fun place in London), and had been on the 007 License to thrill ride. The only two bits on that ride that made me smile was when, just before the ride, we were briefed by Q, and his comments throughout the ride. I don't know what it was, probably just what a great actor, and such a recognisable face. I know what I am saying is sounding strange, but what I am really trying to say is that I am really going to miss him, and also, I am going to miss the one thing that made Bond movies bearable.
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Your mother shoul be ashamed that her child is such a fuck up. Do you get some sort of pleasure from saying this about terible things. Cleese is a good actor, but he can never replace Desmond. When you die, I would personally like to come and piss on your grave. Do you have any friends?
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It makes his interview in the January issue of Starlog all the more poigniant.
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Sadly, Major Boothroyd had reached the end of the line.
I just hope John Cleese can take over a role as individual as this with the style and panache of Desmond Llewellyn.
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Oh my god, "Q" died from Star Trek??
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"Right--now pay attention, 007"
"It's not perfected"
"I never joke about my work 007"
"Well naturally you--swallow it!"
"007 never had any respect for government property!"
"No, actually, it's quite simple really--heat signature recognition most likely"
"I think he's attempting reentry!"
"We've no time for that--later perhaps!"
"Something we're making for the Americans--it's called a ghetto blaster!"
"Really my boy, without Q Branch you'd have been dead years ago."
"Careful with that--it's my lunch."
"Will you be taking collision? Fire?"
"Listen, my boy, I've always tried to teach you two things. First, never let them see you bleed. Second, always have an escape plan."
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What did Marketing Man say? The money-grubbing freak's post seems to have been deleted. That guy always sucks. He never says anything that isnt business related. "An ejector seat? Youre joking!" you know the rest...
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Well sure it's ok to praise his work but his accident involved copious amounts of alcohol and possibly the life of the driver in the other car.
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There has already been so many posts and not much left to be said but I can't resist not writing on this one. Q was such an important part of the Bond movies that I don't think they'll ever quite be the same. Clearly the man was always one of the highlights of the Bond films. I'm going to miss him a lot. I think Clease is a worthy successor but nevertheless, Desmond was a favourite. I hope that you have some way of getting these messages DL.
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Mr.Llewelyn,as was reported in every news report worldwide (including here in Australia)was returning from a book signing of his newly released biography in East Sussex on the day of his death,not the pub.I agree,nothing is more irresposible than drink driving--but check your facts before posting such accusations about people,famous or unknown,dead or alive,in such a public forum.Yes,I'm defending him --for me Desmond Llewelyn was always a welcome sight over many years....and from the vagueness of your information,it more likely surfaced from a trashy British tabloid on a slow news day before Christmas.The accident site on the road he died on was known as a notorious blind spot:this is noted on the BBC News website reports,still accessable to this minute.Couple this with the wild winter weather of the day,and the fact that he was 85 and there you have it--Q.E.D.,sadly.It seems many AICN contributors appreciated his fine acting and sweet nature--me too.The fact that he met such a tragic end is a wretched way for anyone to go.His final scene in TWINE is both poignant and as perfect a farewell as any character is ever likely to get on screen.John Cleese will have his work cut out for him in Bond 20--a possible scenario:R is in fact Q's accident prone,short tempered son(!)who has been on the outer reaches of MI6 for years,much to Q's chagrin....in many of the films,there are often shots of guys in white coats testing gadgets--well,for the last 30 years our friend R has been testing and Q,realising that both aren't getting younger,brings him on board as his new "assistant" to further the Boothroyd legacy and finally get him out of his 'testing' period:to impart him with some of his knowledge before it is too late for both of them....you know the rest:coat caught and torn in car door....practically smothering in heavy duty pressurised tent....and talk of always having an escape plan.Bond 20 opens with MI6,for the first time since the Cold War,totally vulnerable--they have lost their Q.Seemingly,it has been the inventions of the Q Branch-and some guy called Bond-that has kept the world from the edge of destruction at least 19 times.Now there is only Bond,much to the glee of all prospective terrorists and madmen worldwide.It is here that Bond's worst fears are realized--no more foolproof cars and gadgets to pull him out of threatening situations--his one hope lies with a guy who seems to be a combination of Inspector Clouseau and Basil Fawlty. (Could this have ever survived a studio pitch meeting? No? Ah,wadahell.)All this should take up around,say,5 or 6 minutes of running time.The rest--the good Bond girl,the bad Bond girl,3 or 4 chases,lots of explosions,a fitting end for the meglomaniac du jour,the usual.The only thing missing is the cornerstone of the Bond franchise--Desmond Llewelyn as Q--and for that we all will be the poorer for it.May he now rest in peace.
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