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R.I.P. Don S. Davis

  • 01-07-2008 12:25am
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    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,969 ✭✭✭


    http://gateworld.net/news/2008/06/don_s._davis_1942-2008.shtml

    I seriously cannot believe it, I'm in shock. He played such a powerful and commanding character, and really made it his own, so it's strange to think we'll never see him again on screen, this is truly saddening.


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  • Posts: 15,814 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    That truly sucks. I always loved him in Stargate and it's a real shame. He will be missed.


  • Moderators, Education Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 35,099 Mod ✭✭✭✭AlmightyCushion


    Man, that sucks. He was great as Hammond and really helped make stargate what it was. 'Tis a shame.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,892 ✭✭✭bizmark


    He was great in the role real shame 65 is to young rip o7


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,485 ✭✭✭Thrill


    That truly sucks. I always loved him in Stargate and it's a real shame. He will be missed.

    +1

    It's sad to hear that he has passed away.

    R.I.P.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 55,529 ✭✭✭✭Mr E


    Very sad news indeed. R.I.P.


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  • Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 17,994 Mod ✭✭✭✭ixoy


    What?! Seriously I'm shocked by that one :( He had a great presence on screen as Hammond and he invested his character with a real touch of genuine humanity, something often missing in military portrayals. I'm also re-watching "Twin Peaks" currently and enjoyed his turn as Major Briggs there, so the loss is now even fresher. Condolences to his family and friends.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,136 ✭✭✭Pugsley


    A real shame, he had a great on screen presence.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,727 ✭✭✭✭Sherifu


    ****. R.I.P.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,374 ✭✭✭Gone West


    RIP, great actor. Stargate wouldn't have been the same without him.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 13,429 ✭✭✭✭star-pants


    Jebus - just caught my eye on the home page :(
    RIP don... I loved him in stargate..


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,905 ✭✭✭User45701


    Ah R.I.P, i only saw him last night in a episode of the twilight zone, younger but still clearly him.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,729 ✭✭✭Pride Fighter


    RIP


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,136 ✭✭✭✭is_that_so


    Saw this earlier. Always enjoyed watching him throughout his career. A great loss and at such a young age. RIP and sympathy to friends and family.


  • Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 21,663 Mod ✭✭✭✭helimachoptor


    RIP Don, fantastic actor and not just in Stargate. He has had many great achievements and at 65 could have made the odd and very welcomed appearance on many other TV shows.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,484 ✭✭✭JIZZLORD


    aww, that's nasty. RIP


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,109 ✭✭✭sutty


    RIP


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,588 ✭✭✭JP Liz


    RIP

    I only remember him in Stargate


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,628 ✭✭✭token56


    RIP

    This is very sad news indeed


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,219 ✭✭✭hellboy99


    RIP


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 16 philliecullen


    Wow.. completely shocking to read that this. We all knew that had health issues, but at 65 - he has been taken from us too early.

    He set an extremely high standard for a Commanding Officer role in the Stargate universe. A number have followed him, but have never equalled him. Nobody could fill his sizeable shoes, as O'Neill said.

    It was a pleasure to have him in our homes over the years. Looking forward to seeing his final Stargate appear, even if it will be with a tear in our eyes.

    Rest In Peace.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,673 ✭✭✭✭senordingdong


    That's heart breaking.

    A bad day for all concerned.


  • Registered Users Posts: 104 ✭✭MAKE MY DAY


    Ah thats so sad and such a shame. My heart goes out to his family. He will be sadly missed.


  • Registered Users Posts: 12,801 ✭✭✭✭Kojak


    Very sad news.

    He was excellent as General Hammond.

    RIP


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,041 ✭✭✭DenMan


    RIP General

    Jack asked you before did you want a Guinness. Have one on us now buddy. I will.

    Don S. Davis (General George S. Hammond) RIP

    The Main Man


  • Moderators, Category Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 18,493 CMod ✭✭✭✭The Black Oil


    That's awful, I'm really quite shocked to be honest.

    RIP

    Good sailing, Ahab.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,766 ✭✭✭Reku


    Shame to see him go. RIP


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,871 ✭✭✭Conor108


    RIP


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 84,642 ✭✭✭✭Overheal


    NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO WAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

    Donny! ;_;


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 479 ✭✭_JOE_


    ixoy wrote: »
    What?! Seriously I'm shocked by that one :( He had a great presence on screen as Hammond and he invested his character with a real touch of genuine humanity, something often missing in military portrayals. I'm also re-watching "Twin Peaks" currently and enjoyed his turn as Major Briggs there, so the loss is now even fresher. Condolences to his family and friends.

    I echo these sentiments completely...


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 580 ✭✭✭karlr42


    That's truly shocking and saddening news, I wish my heartfelt condolences to his family and those who knew him. He brought so much to the atmosphere of Stargate SG-1.


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