Peter Falk, Who Bridged Art and Entertainment With Cassavetes and ‘Columbo,’ Dies at 83
Posted on Friday, June 24th, 2011 by Russ Fischer
If there is one person who could represent to me all the things that are wonderful about acting for a living, that man would probably be Peter Falk. His was the perfect embodiment of a career built as a graceful bridge between art and entertainment. On one side there are Wings of Desire and his films with John Cassavetes, and on the other are pop-culture icons Columbo and The Princess Bride.
Mr. Falk had suffered from several age-related ailments, including Alzheimer’s disease, and his family confirmed today that he passed away last night in Beverly Hills at the age of 83. Read More »
