BREAKING: Spokesman: Oscar-winning film star Ernest Borgnine dies in LA at age 95
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The Associated Press (@AP) July 08, 2012Two legends in one week. First, the sheriff of Mayberry, and now Quinton McHale.
Borgnine starred in the 1955 film Marty, and portrayed Captain McHale in McHale’s Navy from 1962-1966. He also voiced “Mermaid Man” on Spongebob SquarePants. He was 95 years old.
Twitter reaction:
My dear frd Ernest Borgnine has passed at age 95. He was such a great Italian man, actor, army veteran, & father. Prayers 2 Nancee Borgnine—
Scott Baio (@ScottBaio) July 08, 2012
R.I.P. Ernest Borgnine cbsnews.com/8301-207_162-5…—
Nancy O'Dell (@NancyODell) July 08, 2012
Ernest Borgnine… You will be missed… I'm blessed to have worked with you…RIP sweet, talented friend—
Kirstie Alley (@kirstiealley) July 08, 2012
Rest in Peace… Ernest Borgnine! You were both gracious and full of grace.—
LeVar Burton (@levarburton) July 08, 2012
I cannot express my sorrow at the loss of Ernest Borgnine. He was a true Hollywood icon and a dear friend. My prayers go out to the family.—
Joe Mantegna (@JoeMantegna) July 08, 2012
R.I.P. Ernest Borgnine. Rare to see a man of so much talent and wit. He was great in RED, Airwolf, Dirty Dozen.—
Steven Black (@slayride33) July 08, 2012
RIP Ernest Borgnine. Big fan of him as #Dominic Santini in #Airwolf when I was a kid. Shame.—
The Big CD (@Sackattack79) July 08, 2012
You and me both! RT @ESPNMcGee: God speed Ernest Borgnine. I knew him as Dominic on Airwolf. Lil Girl knew him as Mermaid Man on Spongebob.—
Jamieson Provan (@jdoggny) July 08, 2012
Oh, no! Oscar-winning actor Ernest Borgnine has died at 95. I really wish I had met him and got his autograph at Dragon*Con last year.
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(@ILikeFilms) July 08, 2012
Mermaid Man has passed away. RIP Ernest Borgnine.—
Matty Boutwell™ (@MattyinMaine) July 08, 2012
