LOS ANGELES - Ricardo Montalban, the Mexican-born actor who became a star in splashy MGM musicals and later as the wish-fulfilling Mr. Roarke in TV's "Fantasy Island," died Wednesday morning at his home, a city councilman said. He was 88.
Montalban's death was announced at a meeting of the city council by president Eric Garcetti, who represents the district where the actor lived. Garcetti did not give a cause of death.
"The Ricardo Montalban Theatre in my Council District — where the next generations of performers participate in plays, musicals, and concerts — stands as a fitting tribute to this consummate performer," Garcetti said later in a written statement.
Montalban had been a star in Mexican movies when MGM brought him to Hollywood in 1946. He was cast in the leading role opposite Esther Williams in "Fiesta." He also starred with the swimming beauty in "On an Island with You" and "Neptune's Daughter."
A later generation knew Montalban as the faintly mysterious, white-suited Mr. Roarke, who presided over an island resort where visitors were able to fulfill their lifelong dreams. "Fantasy Island" received high ratings for most of its 1978-1984 span on ABC television and still appears in reruns.
In a 1978 interview, he analyzed the series' success:
"What is appealing is the idea of attaining the unattainable and learning from it. Once you obtain a fantasy it becomes a reality, and that reality is not as exciting as your fantasy. Through the fantasies you learn to appreciate your own realities."
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I'm bummed. The man was just pure class.
RIP Ricardo Montalban
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RIP Ricardo Montalban
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I'm shocked. He guest-starred in Family Guy just a few months ago, didn't he?
It's a real shame to see him go. I only really know of him through his role as Khan, but that part alone showed his tremendous charisma and style as an actor.
EDIT: May his casket be lined with soft, Corinthian leather.
It's a real shame to see him go. I only really know of him through his role as Khan, but that part alone showed his tremendous charisma and style as an actor.
EDIT: May his casket be lined with soft, Corinthian leather.
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More an OT thing. Shunting...
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Oh shit, I posted this in the ST forum! 
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'Secondly, I don't see why "income inequality" is a bad thing. Poverty is not an injustice. There is no such thing as causes for poverty, only causes for wealth. Poverty is not a wrong, but taking money from those who have it to equalize incomes is basically theft, which is wrong.' - Typical Randroid
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May he eternally relax comfortably in a heavenly new Chrysler LeBaron, with rich Corinthian Leather interior.
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Libertarian philosophy can be boiled down to the phrase, "Work Will Make You Free."
In Libertarianism, there is no Government, so the Bosses are free to exploit the Workers.
In Communism, there is no Government, so the Workers are free to exploit the Bosses.
So in Libertarianism, man exploits man, but in Communism, its the other way around!
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Libertarian philosophy can be boiled down to the phrase, "Work Will Make You Free."
In Libertarianism, there is no Government, so the Bosses are free to exploit the Workers.
In Communism, there is no Government, so the Workers are free to exploit the Bosses.
So in Libertarianism, man exploits man, but in Communism, its the other way around!
If all you want to do is have some harmless, mindless fun, go H3RE INST3ADZ0RZ!!
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Re: RIP Ricardo Montalban
For hate's sake, he spit his last breath at thee.
Re: RIP Ricardo Montalban
Ah what the hell, time to indulge my nerd.
FULL POWER! DAMMMMMMMMMN YOU!!
RIP.
FULL POWER! DAMMMMMMMMMN YOU!!
RIP.
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Damn...
RIP
RIP
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He also had a supporting role in two of the latter Planet of the Apes movies. The world has truly lost a fine and talented actor and, from the few times I heard him speak offscreen, a decent guy.
"Oh, I've done worse than kill you, Kirk...I've hurt you. And I wish to go on...hurting you. I shall leave you as you left me...entombed for all time in the center of a dead planet. Buried alive...buried alive...buried alive..."
"Oh, I've done worse than kill you, Kirk...I've hurt you. And I wish to go on...hurting you. I shall leave you as you left me...entombed for all time in the center of a dead planet. Buried alive...buried alive...buried alive..."
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Shoot, I always considered him a really cool guy and I loved his acting and his voice.
The plane. The plane
The plane. The plane
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*twitch*Kuja wrote:"Oh, I've done worse than kill you, Kirk...I've hurt you. And I wish to go on...hurting you. I shall leave you as you left me...entombed for all time in the center of a dead planet. Buried alive...buried alive...buried alive..."
*twitch*
KHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN!!!!
I find myself endlessly fascinated by your career - Stark, in a fit of Nerd-Validation, November 3, 2011
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Dammit; there goes another Trek alumnus.
RIP.
RIP.
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Well... A Star Trek legend passes...
I grew up watching this guy. Rest in peace, sir.
I grew up watching this guy. Rest in peace, sir.
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Rest in Peace. He will always be Khan first for me, but I also will fondly remember him as Vincent Ludwig in The Naked Gun.
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Damn. 
Not only did he completely pimp in Fantasy Island, but I just watched him in Escape and Conquest of the Planet of the Apes and was thinking just how cool the guy was. Plus, arguably one of the best movie villains of all time.
RIP
Not only did he completely pimp in Fantasy Island, but I just watched him in Escape and Conquest of the Planet of the Apes and was thinking just how cool the guy was. Plus, arguably one of the best movie villains of all time.RIP
It's 106 miles to Chicago, we got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark... and we're wearing sunglasses.
Hit it.
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Hit it.
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Kaaaaaahn!
::Echoes:::
KAHHHHHHHNNNN!
Really? How am I the first one to post that???
::Echoes:::
KAHHHHHHHNNNN!
Really? How am I the first one to post that???
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Oh right I'm a jackass, Kanastros beat me too it.
::Twitches::
Kanastrous!!!
::Twitches::
Kanastrous!!!
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Wait! is it still too late to claim
Riiiiiiiiich Corinthian Leatherrrrr....
Riiiiiiiiich Corinthian Leatherrrrr....
"Since when is "the west" a nation?"-Styphon
"ACORN= Cobra obviously." AMT
This topic is... oh Village Idiot. Carry on then.--Havok
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It's actually "soft Corinthian leather".
It's 106 miles to Chicago, we got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark... and we're wearing sunglasses.
Hit it.
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Ah, so it was Montabalan who said that; I always wondered where it came from...Themightytom wrote:Wait! is it still too late to claim
Riiiiiiiiich Corinthian Leatherrrrr....
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I heard about this on the radio while driving home tonight. He had a good run, and will be missed.
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"Kirk. Kirk, you're still alive, my old friend."
Re: RIP Ricardo Montalban
"Still, "old friend!" You've managed to kill everyone else but like a poor marksman, you keep missing the target!"Agent Fisher wrote:"Kirk. Kirk, you're still alive, my old friend."
Sorry; I couldn't resist; still one of my favorite retorts in Trek.
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