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GradyPhilpott · 27 January 2016, 05:50 AM

Abe Vigoda, Sunken-Eyed Character Actor, Dead at 94

Legendary actor Abe Vigoda -- who starred in "The Godfather" -- died under hospice care at the age of 94 ... TMZ has learned.

Abe's death had been falsely reported countless times, dating all the way back to 1982.

Abe played Tessio in "The Godfather" and also "The Godfather Part II." In fact, he was still doing the voice for Tessio in 'Godfather' video games as late as 2007.

His most famous role on TV was as Detective Phil Fish on the '80s sitcom "Barney Miller" ... which once worked the infamous hoax reports of Abe's death into a storyline.

He was also the grandfather in "Look Who's Talking."

Abe is survived by his daughter, Carol Vigoda Fuchs. He was married to Beatrice Schy from 1968 until 1992 ... when she passed away.

Read more: http://www.tmz.com/2016/01/26/abe-vi...#ixzz3yNnEXGDH

antbkny · 27 January 2016, 05:52 AM

rip Fish

etp095 · 27 January 2016, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by antNYC

rip Fish

X2, great actor!

Dan Pierce · 27 January 2016, 05:56 AM

RIP, Sali. "It was only business."
dP

Knappo 1307 · 27 January 2016, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

RIP, Sali. "It was only business."
dP

x2

Floorguy · 27 January 2016, 06:00 AM

Just heard, very sad. Tessio in the godfather.... Maybe we can tape the gun behind it!! Barney Miller....Yes Bernice!! RIP Abe!!

cop414 · 27 January 2016, 06:46 AM

RIP fish, a life well lived.

wantonebad · 27 January 2016, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Floorguy

Just heard, very sad. Tessio in the godfather.... Maybe we can tape the gun behind it!! Barney Miller....Yes Bernice!! RIP Abe!!

Sounds like a nice way to go!! Really entertaining guy, good sense of humor, loved the stuff he did with Conan a few years back. He had a key small role in Joe Vs. the Volcano too. RIP Abe, thanks for the memories!

dddrees · 27 January 2016, 06:49 AM

RIP Abe

Boothroyd · 27 January 2016, 07:50 AM

We should all be so lucky. 94, passes away in his sleep, and without an illness, according to his daughter. Enjoyed his work and he had fun with his fame. RIP, Abe!

Widows Son · 27 January 2016, 07:51 AM

I thought it would be Clemenza, no Tessio was always smarter.

nick c · 27 January 2016, 08:02 AM

Rip

Pix · 27 January 2016, 08:10 AM

Always liked the bits he would do with Conan.

THC · 27 January 2016, 09:18 AM

Wow.. What a life... great character actor..

East Bay Rider · 27 January 2016, 09:25 AM

I always liked his characters.
R. I. P.

HL65 · 27 January 2016, 09:26 AM

Rest in Peace Abe...Tessio and Fish 2 great characters.

TheRolexKingofLV · 27 January 2016, 09:35 AM

"It was only business"

RIP

Ticknaway · 27 January 2016, 09:43 AM

I loved Barney Miller this sucks! RIP!!!

landroverking · 27 January 2016, 09:44 AM

R i p

ltmgeller · 27 January 2016, 10:53 AM

RIP Fish

Danny83 · 27 January 2016, 11:03 AM

Wow ...

fusionstorm · 27 January 2016, 11:46 AM

"Tom, can you get me off the hook? For old time's sake?"

"Can't do it, Sali."

RIP Mr. Vigoda. You had some memorable roles in a long, distinguished career.

teqp · 27 January 2016, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fusionstorm

"Tom, can you get me off the hook? For old time's sake?"

"Can't do it, Sali."

Love the Godfather quotes. RIP to you Sir.

masterserg · 27 January 2016, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fusionstorm

"Tom, can you get me off the hook? For old time's sake?"

"Can't do it, Sali."

RIP Mr. Vigoda. You had some memorable roles in a long, distinguished career.

What a quote! Fantastic!

RIP Mr. Vigoda.

hdrazor251 · 27 January 2016, 12:51 PM

RIP. Thanks for the laughs.

AzPaul · 27 January 2016, 12:55 PM

Finally, some time away from Bernice

rr-nyc · 27 January 2016, 01:20 PM

Don't know if anyone has been reported dead more times than Abe

RIP

Dan Pierce · 27 January 2016, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by rr-nyc

Don't know if anyone has been reported dead more times than Abe

RIP

Keith Richards.
dP

MichaelFlash · 27 January 2016, 02:05 PM

Sad. loved him on Barney Miller. A GREAT show.

rle737ng · 27 January 2016, 10:56 PM

We're losing a lot of classic talent lately. RIP Abe.

27 January 2016, 05:56 AM	#4
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	RIP, Sali. "It was only business." dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

27 January 2016, 06:00 AM	#6
Floorguy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Rob Location: Parrish fl. Watch: Tt datejust 16233 Posts: 20,952	Just heard, very sad. Tessio in the godfather.... Maybe we can tape the gun behind it!! Barney Miller....Yes Bernice!! RIP Abe!! __________________ Rolex Omega Tag Heuer

27 January 2016, 06:46 AM	#7
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,258	RIP fish, a life well lived. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

27 January 2016, 06:49 AM	#9
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	RIP Abe __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

27 January 2016, 09:25 AM	#15
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,073	I always liked his characters. R. I. P. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

27 January 2016, 05:52 AM	#2
antbkny "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Anthony Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Dblue Posts: 6,723	rip Fish

27 January 2016, 07:50 AM	#10
Boothroyd 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Daniel Location: Minneapolis, MN Watch: Wilsdorf(s) Posts: 10,259	We should all be so lucky. 94, passes away in his sleep, and without an illness, according to his daughter. Enjoyed his work and he had fun with his fame. RIP, Abe!

27 January 2016, 07:51 AM	#11
Widows Son "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 3,564	I thought it would be Clemenza, no Tessio was always smarter.

27 January 2016, 08:02 AM	#12
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Rip

27 January 2016, 08:10 AM	#13
Pix "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: midwest Watch: SS Datejust Posts: 1,288	Always liked the bits he would do with Conan.

27 January 2016, 09:18 AM	#14
THC 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 126333 Posts: 10,666	Wow.. What a life... great character actor..

27 January 2016, 09:26 AM	#16
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,009	Rest in Peace Abe...Tessio and Fish 2 great characters. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

27 January 2016, 09:35 AM	#17
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27 January 2016, 09:43 AM	#18
Ticknaway "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Dave Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,028	I loved Barney Miller this sucks! RIP!!!

27 January 2016, 09:44 AM	#19
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	R i p

27 January 2016, 10:53 AM	#20
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,585	RIP Fish

27 January 2016, 11:03 AM	#21
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,314	Wow ...

27 January 2016, 11:46 AM	#22
fusionstorm "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Piedmont, CA Watch: various vintage Posts: 2,272	"Tom, can you get me off the hook? For old time's sake?" "Can't do it, Sali." RIP Mr. Vigoda. You had some memorable roles in a long, distinguished career. __________________ 1680 MK II 2.2M (my daily); 1655 MK IV 8.1M (my 1st vintage); 16660 x 4 - 8.0M spider & matte 7.4M, 8.0M, 8.0M; 16610LV F MK I/MK I; 116528 Z; 14060 M COSC; Tudor 75090 Gone.....never forgotten: 14000 F, 14060 V COSC, PAM 048, 16623 F, 1680 MK V 3.1M, 16800 matte 8.3M & 1655 MK IV 7.4M

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27 January 2016, 12:55 PM	#26
AzPaul 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Paul Location: Tucson, Az Watch: Rolex 1501 Posts: 13,901	Finally, some time away from Bernice __________________ Ain't much of a crime, whacking a surly bartender

27 January 2016, 01:20 PM	#27
rr-nyc Liar & Ratbag Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Renato Location: NYC / Miami Beach Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 5,344	Don't know if anyone has been reported dead more times than Abe RIP

27 January 2016, 02:05 PM	#29
MichaelFlash "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Michael Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,372	Sad. loved him on Barney Miller. A GREAT show.

27 January 2016, 10:56 PM	#30
rle737ng "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: Randy Location: PTC, GA Watch: 16710 Posts: 565	We're losing a lot of classic talent lately. RIP Abe.

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