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Title: Pat "Mr Miyagi" Morita dies aged 73 Post by: R4tfink on November 25, 2005, 04:51:52 PM Actor Pat Morita, who was nominated for an Oscar for his portrayal of Ralph Macchio's mentor Mr Miyagi in The Karate Kid, has died.
The 73-year-old died at his home in Las Vegas on Thursday of natural causes, his wife Evelyn said. Born in California to immigrant fruit pickers, he was among the thousands of Japanese-Americans sent to internment camps during World War II. Morita, who began his career as a comic, rose to fame in TV's Happy Days. Sequel appearances But it was the role in 1984's Karate Kid that would define Morita's career. The part of a quiet caretaker who takes a bullied teenager under his wing to teach him martial arts was much spoofed in the years that followed. Morita appeared in the film's three sequels, including 1994's the Next Karate Kid opposite a young Hilary Swank. His other roles included Honeymoon in Vegas, Spy Hard, and Even Cowgirls get the Blues. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/4471060.stm RIP Pat. Today has been a sad day, Georgie and Pat passing on the same day. Title: Re: Pat "Mr Miyagi" Morita dies aged 73 Post by: Hammy on November 25, 2005, 05:02:21 PM Ahhh nuts, another legend dies...
No more Karate Kid's then (not that they would of been that stupid...or would they) would not be the same without him. R.I.P. :'( Title: Re: Pat "Mr Miyagi" Morita dies aged 73 Post by: Axls Locomotive on November 25, 2005, 05:23:38 PM You always know if someone has a a great character when others make fun of the character...he also appeared in Alien Ant Farm's The Movies excellent video as Mr Miyagi for probably the last time...RIP :'(
Title: Re: Pat "Mr Miyagi" Morita dies aged 73 Post by: Mr. Dick Purple on November 25, 2005, 05:29:18 PM Damn I feel really sad :(
R.I.P Title: Re: Pat "Mr Miyagi" Morita dies aged 73 Post by: ppbebe on November 25, 2005, 05:29:45 PM R.I.P. :'(
Title: Re: Pat "Mr Miyagi" Morita dies aged 73 Post by: Carlos_f_Rose on November 25, 2005, 05:49:31 PM Some cultures believe that, you only have to cry and be sad when a young human being dies, well he was 73. I feel the same. That's why we must live life as much as we can in order to not feel regrets for those who die old.
Anyway R.I.P. Title: Re: Pat "Mr Miyagi" Morita dies aged 73 Post by: Buddy J.B. on November 25, 2005, 09:49:48 PM He was the greatest as Mr. Miyagi, I love the Karate kid series. R.I.P. :'(
Title: Re: Pat "Mr Miyagi" Morita dies aged 73 Post by: Jessica on November 25, 2005, 10:14:54 PM RIP
Title: Re: Pat "Mr Miyagi" Morita dies aged 73 Post by: alexh0618 on November 25, 2005, 10:24:43 PM That sucks that he died. Its kinda strange because just the other day, one of my teachers was talking about him.
Title: Re: Pat "Mr Miyagi" Morita dies aged 73 Post by: Genesis on November 25, 2005, 10:56:14 PM R.I.P
Title: Re: Pat "Mr Miyagi" Morita dies aged 73 Post by: the dirt on November 25, 2005, 11:01:29 PM That sucks
Title: Re: Pat "Mr Miyagi" Morita dies aged 73 Post by: The New Fiona Apple on November 26, 2005, 01:31:05 AM This is the suckiest suck that ever sucked.
RIP Mr. Miyago Ralph Macchio has to be about 100 now, he needs to watch out for himself. Title: Re: Pat "Mr Miyagi" Morita dies aged 73 Post by: Megaguns on November 26, 2005, 09:05:26 AM didnt anyone watch happy days??? he was better, and funny. rest his soul, spectacles testicles wallet and watch.
Title: Re: Pat "Mr Miyagi" Morita dies aged 73 Post by: Sakib on November 26, 2005, 10:02:25 AM so many important deaths recently. its sad world
Title: Re: Pat "Mr Miyagi" Morita dies aged 73 Post by: Evolution on November 26, 2005, 10:22:03 AM R.I.P
Title: Re: Pat "Mr Miyagi" Morita dies aged 73 Post by: Jonathan on December 01, 2005, 06:19:42 AM I love the 'Karate Kid' movies and everything that Pat did, he is my favorite and will always be the best actor ever..
It was very, very sad to hear this.. It really hurts.. I hope you eternally will wax on and wax off in the dojo of heaven. "For man with no forgiveness in heart, life worse punishment than death." - Mr. Miyagi R.I.P. Noriyuki "Pat" Morita. |