Headline News - on the Death of Sir Alec Guiness, August 2000

[DudeLebowski2011]

I think it was the Phantom Menace that killed him

[Samuel24842]

I want to ask her to pronounce Star Wars again because what I heard was "Star Waaaourrs"

[Cody41393]

Star WAHHRS?

[omnidjx]

Rest in peace General Obi-Wan Kenobi

[DippersandSmiles]

It's true, I actually only new Alec Guiness for being Obi-Wan.

[MultiPluto1234]

@NOumenalreality and thats right i wonder who can see hes spirit?

[killwill83]

0:22 "One of Guiness' best known roles was as Obi Wan Kenobi in Staaar Waars..."

Someone needed to train this poor woman how to read an autocue properley!

[Kennethstupi]

The man didnt even like starwars i dont know why if you dont belive me watch this video "Alec Guinness on Star Wars"

[N0umenalReality]

If you strike me down, I shall become more powerful than you could possibly imagine.

[ashcarl116]

@N0umenalReality I'm saying same lines several times

"only a master of evil darth"

"you can't win darth"

[Cleon29Warrior]

His role in "The bridge on the river Kwai" is one of the best in history and he is one of the best actors in history. And he would be that big even if he didn't play Obi-Wan. He hated that role and he had a reason.

[Leo93230]

bridge on the river kwai.......... favorite roll besides star wars.

[ashcarl116]

Alec Guinness, as star wars fans know, HATED the film so much, he first turned his role down, but George Lucas kept bugging him. His character's disappearing death was supposed to show his dislike for being in it (or someting else to explain it). Guinness threw out massive star wars fan mail, WITHOUT opening it.

[stopdropandroll]

his death has made him more powerful than we could possibly imagine

[Captmiloman]

Last of the gentlemen actors.

[pedonbio]

We can all pick a favorite role, but when Guiness did it, the role became "his". To those of us who watched "Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy" and "Smiley's People", he will always be the expression of the ambiguity of intelligence work.

[patchesohollahan]

"Star Wahrs":  0:23

[bobo225884]

@patchesohollahan hahah dude I laught soo hard when i first heard that

[burrowsshreds]

He was also in Albert Finney's Scrooge, as Jacob Marley. But in Bridge on the River Kwai, he gave his greatest performance.

[hcvang]

fucking obi-wan kenobi... always that stupid fairy tale character they mention... always. the man hated the very mention of it, and yet people refuse to forget it... bloody aggravating.

[JustinPierce1226]

@hcvang I have found an article of him very honored to have started such a fanbase for the character. He started Star Wars. Without him, Obi Wan would not be a name known to us. He fit the role perfectly. If you compare him to young Obi-Wan, they look a bit similar. This added to the greatness. I know he came before Ewan M, but both will forever be known for this. I do agree though. He is only given credit for Star Wars. He should be given credit for so much more.

[hcvang]

@JustinPierce1226 Sorry, George Lucas started Star Wars. Obi-Wan Kenobi and Alec Guinness are not the end all and be all of that franchise, you can remove Obi-Wan and replace him with any other type of role model for Luke, and you could have the same result.

Remembering Guinness or McGregor for their kids films alone is a grave insult to their craft, ability and in Guinness' case their legacy.

[JustinPierce1226]

@hcvang Quote from George: " Alec Guinness was my favored acter for the role of Obi-Wan. He was not cheesy, and he had a mysteriousness about him that caught my eye for an almost father figure for Luke. Without Obi-Wan, my whole story would have fallen apart, and the sequels would not have ever taken place. Alec Guinness made that role, and nobody could have played the part if he didn't. Thank Alec for Obi-Wan." I know George, and I know alot of Star Wars. More than any fan could know

[JustinPierce1226]

@hcvang And remember, I acknowledge their roles as other characters. They fit all their roles they have done perfectly. Both are great actors outside of, not only a kids movie, but a movie series that even led us to creating technology from it. Both men were proud of their roles. Talking to George yesterday, he said how appreciative Alec and Ewan were when playing the roles. Alec was shying from the spot for a bit, but after its major success, he was proud to be part of it. Both actors are great

[JustinPierce1226]

@hcvang Also: They were not intended as kids movies. I know 84 year olds who watched Star Wars and enjoyed it. The movies were created for action and adventure for all ages and, since I work for LucasArts part time, they turned the film franchise into something that will never go away. Seeing as George is infact planning something theater wise for the franchise. But on the topic: I for one love Alec and Eawn more than just Star Wars roles. both men are superiorly talented, and should be noticed.

[KenobiM11]

He really was bigger than Star Wars, and that is the reason why he was able to give us Master Obi-Wan Kenobi. In his case the actor did not suit the character, but the character had to suit him, for he created Obi-Wan. We will always be in your debt sir Alec Guinness and your memory will live on forever in our hearts. The Force will be with you, always... R.I.P.

[heartfire451]

That voice and his way of delivering lines were unforgettable

[xtrmsprts]

At least he got to see the Phantom Menance

[burrowsshreds]

@xtrmsprts I wouldn't count on it.

[xtrmsprts]

@burrowsshreds That's how he died actually :)

[burrowsshreds]

@xtrmsprts I bet he died just from hearing about it.

[xtrmsprts]

@burrowsshreds lol yup,maul was pretty good though. and the revenge was a good comeback

[burrowsshreds]

@xtrmsprts To be completely honest, I liked all the Star Wars films. I made the comment because Guinness hated the films and the "mumbo-jumbo lines". He couldn't probably get through ten minutes of the Phantom Menace.

[xtrmsprts]

@burrowsshreds he was obi wan though, those lines were good for those movies, but anyway 2nd one was a debacle

[burrowsshreds]

@xtrmsprts McGregor was the finest actor in the later trilogy. Probably on par with Mark Hamill.

[charlieiscool1000]

Ian Mcdirmid who played palaptine / sidious was by the best actor in starwars ever. but alec guiness was great as obi wan aswell.

[DrFlaxWebFLOO]

@xtrmsprts That's probably what killed him.

[RICHARDTOMLEY10WHARF]

proffessor marcus the best by far

[GODCONVOYPRIME]

The Force Will Be With You Alec. Always.

[tatur007]

Alec Guinness... he was a very good actor.

[cripplehawk]

one of my favorate roles he played was that of Marcus Aurelius in Fall of the Roman Empire.

[stormycape]

Such a GREAT Actor!....We will miss him!

[rockisheaven]

Dear Ewan McGregor: no offense, but Sir Alec will always be my Obi-Wan.

Also, Kind Hearts and Coronets is an amazing movie.

[bryandamadman]

Looking at the baseball scores even ten years ago the Orioles were losers...nothing's changed, they SUCK.

[scorps666]

Boy he really didn't care for the Star Wars role but I just can't think of anyone else in that role.

[chikito72]

one of the greatest, no doubt

[vivascargill]

oh god i miss him!

[cartoonlover228]

RIP alec guiness!ill never forget you!

1914 - 2000

[MultiPluto1234]

@cartoonlover228 how did he die?

[drcoxcentral]

I think he's much more than Obi-Wan I love his other roles like Professor Marcus in The LadyKillers.

[StylexStyler]

especially as Earl of Dourincourt

[killerlady1955]

Professor Marcus steals my heart.

[frankd1965]

@drcoxcentral He won the oscar for the 1957 film "Bridge On The River Kwai". He was also on Dr. Zhivago, and acted in Shakespearean plays

[killerlady1955]

@drcoxcentral he was so attractive as professor marcus - yeah i think there is something wrong with me, too.

[MrJamest3333]

@drcoxcentral I agree with you there was much more to Sir Alec Guiness than Obi Wan, he was a great actor

[AlecGuinnessFan]

Great actor, great movies. =)

[Eudora74]

Yes !, always.