KEEPING OUR PERSPECTIVE

KEEPING OUR PERSPECTIVE
Family Reunion by Laverne Ross

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

SPECIAL REPORT: IN MEMORIAM: RICARDO MONTALBAN 1920-2009


I was about to log off for the day when I heard the sad news that the legendary actor Ricardo Montalban has died at the age of 88. I grew up watching Mr. Montalban's unforgettable portrayal of Mr. Roarke on the television series "Fantasy Island" and always marveled at the cool but powerful character he presented week after week. He was a traiblazer in fighting to get Latinos more positive portrayals on film and television. I also can't forget the scene stealing performance as the villianous Khan in the original "Star Trek" and reprised it in the movie "The Wrath of Khan"
Farewell to a great artist, gentleman and above all a wonderful human being.

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