Nov 5, 1943 – Jul 27, 2017 (Age 73)
SHEPARD--Sam. The American Academy of Arts and Letters notes with sorrow the death of a true original whose darkly inventive plays shaped the American theater and imagination.
Read MoreWatching Sam play basketball in high school, I was always impressed by his grit and determination. He would get to the net and score through opponents against seemingly impossible odds. I'm so sorry for your loss. Janet Broxon and Tom Mitchell, Finn and Aidan want you to know that you're in our thoughts. Love to your family.
Tom Mitchelll
August 19, 2024 | School
He was my first love, when I understood that a man could be gentle and tender.
He certainly is now,
Peaceful in Heaven. I got there briefly, but was snatched back.
So I look forward to being with God and my Daddy, and Sam especially.
Love and Peace to everyone who loved him.
Cathey
March 26, 2021 | Friend
Sam was a very talented actor and he will never be forgotten.
Marianne MILLS
October 03, 2020 | Studio City, CA
I shared Sam Shepherd's wonderful scripts and movies over the years. He will be sorely missed!
Anita Pergson
May 18, 2020 | WILLOWS, CA | Friend
the short story..Blinking Eye..had a tremendous resonance for me since i buried my father Leonard's ashes where he moored his boat in Boston harbor..my very best friend Mary was with me..
David Eyges
June 26, 2019 | Dobbs, NY | Acquaintance
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David Eyges
June 26, 2019 | Dobbs, NY | Acquaintance
I miss Sam. He is a full blown HERO. My dad died of ALS in 1981. It is brutal. He stayed brave to the end. He was 45. I love every single piece of work that Mr. Shephard did. He was amazing. AND soooooo HANDSOME. God hold Sam safely. He is missed. I hope that he has found my son, Kris in heaven and my soul " Sista" Elaine who I just lost to brain cancer. I LOVE all of you and thank you for sharing Sam with all of us.
Kathy Anderson
August 31, 2018 | Tonasket, WA | Friend
To Sam's Family, Sam was a part of our family to. So sorry for your loss. We shall miss seeing his talents on the screen. Such a gentleman. All of you were blessed to have had him in your life and I know he was blessed to have all of you in his. He is safe in God's tender hands. Theresa B., Lake Forest, IL
February 11, 2018
Thank you Sam for sharing your talented legacy, your sincerest deep heart, you are a blessed gift to all. You were a man of few words in Baby Boom, my first experience of you as an actor, your lasting darling expressions left many a lady falling for you in love. Then in Frances, we fell in love again with you and your darling partner in life. The experience of love is the sharing of talents empowering others to be one world as it needs to be and the errors of our ways, which we all have and...
January 31, 2018
