Oscar-winning actor Jack Lemmon has died at the age of seventy-six

WOW! Really sad news from Father Geek here this morning folks, my all time favorite comedian and a damn fine dramatic actor to boot, Jack Lemmon has died. The two-time Oscar winner (nominated for 6 more) died early Thursday, June 28, the versatile performer had suffered medical complications related to cancer and died at the USC/Norris Cancer Clinic, with his wife and two of his children at his bedside.

Probably best known for dressing up in drag alongside Tony Curtis in the Marilyn Monroe classic 'Some Like It Hot', he was considered by many one of the last remaining old-school Hollywood actors. However, Father Geek will always remember him for his outstanding dramatic performances in CHINA SYNDROME, MISSING, DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES, FRONT PAGE, and JFK, performances that mirrored his personal political beliefs as well. I admired his outspoken courage as much as his ability as an actor. Of course who can ever forget those great comic roles in THE ODD COUPLE, THE APARTMENT, GRUMPY OLD MEN, IRMA LA DOUCE, GONE FISHING, MR. ROBERTS and THE OUT OF TOWNERS.

Several years ago Lemmon admitted to having had a very serious drinking problem, which is why he looked back to his Oscar winning role as Harry Stoner in SAVE THE TIGER as perhaps his most gratifying, and fulfilling screen performance during his career.

Born in an elevator he was predestined to rise to the top of what ever he chose to do with his life. This Harvard grad ("War Service Sciences") was the winner of 3 BAFTAs and was nominated for another 4. He struck gold at CANNES, Venice, and Berlin twice each. He was awarded an amazing 5 Golden Globes and was nominated an astonishing 15 additional times. He collected at least a half dozen LIFE TIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS including one from the Screen Actors Guild.

Father Geek is marking this one up as a great personal loss, a loss not only of an outstanding entertainer, but of a fantastic, moral individual, a leader, and an example to be looked up to with pride. The world is a far poorer place with his passing.

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