Peter Falk

Peter Falk

Peter Falk Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 24, 2011.
NEW YORK (AP) - The best way to celebrate Peter Falk's life is to savor how Columbo, his signature character, fortified our lives.

Thanks to Falk's affectionately genuine portrayal, Lt. Columbo established himself for all time as a champion of any viewer who ever felt less than graceful, elegant or well-spoken.

Falk died Thursday at age 83 in his Beverly Hills, Calif., home, according to a statement released Friday by family friend Larry Larson. But Columbo lives on as the shining ideal of anyone with a smudge on his tie, whose car isn't the sportiest, who often seems clueless, who gets dissed by fancy people.

As a police detective, Columbo's interview technique was famously disjointed, with his inevitable awkward afterthought ("Ahhh, there's just one more thing...") that tried the patience of his suspect as he was halfway out the door.

Columbo was underestimated, patronized or simply overlooked by nearly everyone he met - especially the culprit.

And yet Columbo, drawing on inner pluck for which only he (and an actor as skilled as Falk) could have accounted, always prevailed. Contrary to all evidence (that is, until he nailed the bad guy), Columbo always knew what he was doing.

Even more inspiring for viewers, he was unconcerned with how other people saw him. He seemed to be perfectly happy with himself, his life, his pet basset, Dog, his wheezing Peugeot, and his never-seen wife. A squat man chewing cigars in a rumpled raincoat, he stands tall among TV's most self-assured heroes.

What viewer won't take solace forever from the lessons Columbo taught us by his enduring example?

Columbo - he never had a first name - presented a refreshing contrast to other TV detectives. "He looks like a flood victim," Falk once said. "You feel sorry for him. He appears to be seeing nothing, but he's seeing everything. Underneath his dishevelment, a good mind is at work."

On another occasion, he described Columbo as "an ass-backwards Sherlock Holmes."

"As a person, he was like Columbo. He was exactly the same way: a great sense of humor, constantly forgetting things," said Charles Engel, an NBCUniversal executive who worked with Falk on "Columbo" and was his neighbor and longtime friend.

He remembered Falk as a "brilliant" actor and "an amazingly wonderful, crazy guy," and said a script was in place for a two-hour "Columbo" special, but Falk's illness made the project impossible. In a court document filed in December 2008, Falk's daughter Catherine Falk said her father was suffering from Alzheimer's disease.

Somehow fittingly, Falk - the perfect choice to play Columbo - failed to be the first choice. Instead, the role was offered to easygoing crooner Bing Crosby. Fortunately, he passed.

With Falk in place, "Columbo" began its run in 1971 as part of the NBC Sunday Mystery Movie series, appearing every third week. The show became by far the most popular of the three mysteries, the others being "McCloud" and "McMillan and Wife."

Falk was reportedly paid $250,000 a movie and could have made much more if he had accepted an offer to convert "Columbo" into a weekly series. He declined, reasoning that carrying a weekly detective series would be too great a burden.

NBC canceled the three series in 1977. In 1989 ABC offered "Columbo" in a two-hour format usually appearing once or twice a season. The movies continued into the 21st century. "Columbo" appeared in 26 foreign countries and was a particular favorite in France and Iran.

Columbo's trademark: an ancient raincoat Falk had once bought for himself. After 25 years on television, the coat became so tattered it had to be replaced.

Falk was already an experienced Broadway actor and two-time Oscar nominee when he began playing Columbo. And, long before then, he had demonstrated a bit of Columbo-worthy spunk: at 3, he had one eye removed because of cancer.

Then, when he was starting as an actor in New York, an agent told him, "Of course, you won't be able to work in movies or TV because of your eye." And after failing a screen test at Columbia Pictures, he was told by studio boss Harry Cohn that "for the same price I can get an actor with two eyes."

But Falk prevailed, even before "Columbo," picking up back-to-back Oscar nominations as best supporting actor for the 1960 mob drama "Murder, Inc." and Frank Capra's last film, the 1961 comedy-drama "Pocketful of Miracles."

Paying tribute, actor-comedian Michael McKean said, "Peter Falk's assault on conventional stardom went like this: You're not conventionally handsome, you're missing an eye and you have a speech impediment. Should you become a movie star? Peter's correct answer: Absolutely.

"I got to hang with him a few times and later worked a day with him on a forgettable TV movie," McKean went on, calling Falk "a sweet, sharp and funny man with a great soul. Wim Wenders called it correctly in 'Wings of Desire': He was an angel if there ever was one on Earth."

"There is literally nobody you could compare him to. He was a completely unique actor," said Rob Reiner, who directed Falk in "The Princess Bride."

"His personality was really what drew people to him. ... He had this great sense of humor and this great natural quality nobody could come close to," Reiner said. Falk's work with Alan Arkin in "The In-Laws" represents "one of the most brilliant comedy pairings we've seen on screen."

Peter Michael Falk was born in 1927, in New York City and grew up in Ossining, N.Y., where his parents ran a clothing store.

After serving as a cook in the merchant marine and receiving a master's degree in public administration from Syracuse University, Falk worked as an efficiency expert for the budget bureau of the state of Connecticut.

He also acted in amateur theater and was encouraged to become a pro fessional by actress-teacher Eva Le Gallienne.

An appearance in "The Iceman Cometh" off-Broadway led to other parts, among them Josef Stalin in Paddy Chayefsky's 1964 "The Passion of Josef D." In 1971, Falk scored a hit in Neil Simon's "The Prisoner of Second Avenue," Tony-nominated for best play.

Falk made his film debut in 1958 with "Wind Across the Everglades" and established himself as a talented character actor with his performance as the vicious killer Abe Reles in "Murder, Inc."

Among his other movies: "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World," "Robin and the Seven Hoods," "The Great Race," "Luv," "Castle Keep," "The Cheap Detective" and "The Brinks Job."

Falk also appeared in a number of art-house favorites, including "Wings of Desire" (in which he played himself as a former angel), and the semi-improvisational films "Husbands" and "A Woman Under the Influence," directed by his friend John Cassavetes.

"Today we lost someone who is very special and dear to my heart. Not only a wonderful actor but a very great friend," said Gena Rowlands, who co-starred with Falk in the latter film, and was married to the late Cassavetes.

Falk became prominent in television movies, beginning with his first Emmy for "The Price of Tomatoes" in 1961. His four other Emmys were for "Columbo."

He was married to pianist Alyce Mayo in 1960; they had two daughters, Jackie and Catherine, and divorced in 1976. The following year he married actress Shera Danese. They filed for divorce twice and reconciled each time.

When not working, Falk spent time in the garage of his Beverly Hills home. He had converted it into a studio where he created charcoal drawings. He took up art in New York when he was in the Simon play and one day happened into the Art Students League.

He recalled: "I opened a door and there she was, a nude model, shoulders back, a light from above, buck-ass naked. The female body is awesome. Believe me, I signed up right away."

Falk is survived by his wife Shera and his two daughters.


Copyright © 2011 The Associated Press

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W. Peyton

September 19, 2024

I never tire of watching the Columbo reruns. Peter Falk brings the character to life and is such a grand actor that is sometimes difficult to differentiate between fact and fantasy! It6 impossible to not fall in love with Columbo! He represents an uncomplicated part of humanity that is comfortable in his own skin and still has a certain quality of respect even for the criminal. I always love seeing Shera in the episodes. She is a beautiful woman who obviously adored Peter for "better or worse"!

Mary M CLapper

February 17, 2024

My condolence. I did not know he passed. He was a great person. When he came into the resturant I worked we would chat about things going on. May he rest in peace. I am now 90 Years old and was so glad I got to meet him. May he rest in the loving arms of GOD. GOD bless his family. At the time I worked at the resturant I was Mary M Devaul. I remarried and now am Mary M Clapper. Rest in Peace. You were a wonderful person.. Thanks for everything. Mary M Clapper.

Tuwanna Stinson

April 9, 2023

My grandmother loved the Columbia series and today I am still watching the reruns. One of the greatest actors of all times, Mr. Peter Michael Falk. Thanks for the memories lieutenant.

Steve Zaharoff, Beverly Hills, Ca

May 23, 2022

My condolences to the family. I remember the day, back in the early 90's, we were chatting at Nate 'n Al's, when we discovered that my Great Grandmother was Peter's Great Aunt. Great parties at the Smiths on Roxbury Dr. R,I,P.

Eduardo Daniel Ojeda

February 3, 2022

Gran actor, gracias por tantos inolvidables momentos.

A Fan

October 4, 2021

Just wanted to give you some recognition. You are missed in the acting world.

carol padgett

November 23, 2018

I have watched Peter in what ever he has starred in I still watch the reruns of Columbo and was glad to hear he found happiness with Shera I loved watching her as well rest in peace my dear Columbo

B Cox

September 25, 2018

The best and coolest detective ever. Condolences to the family of Peter Falk. May your precious memories bring comfort, and peace from God.

Georgie seward

June 22, 2018

I'll still watch your shows every day and really really miss you. You were a wonderful actor

Sherrie Pankake

June 28, 2016

My mother and I truly miss you.. Thanks for the memories...God bless you

Harry Simpson

June 24, 2016

Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us. Godspeed.

Elaine Bonilla

June 23, 2016

I hope this candle brings new peace in others lives.

laura James

May 29, 2016

Amazing man. Xxx

Yvette W.

March 20, 2016

I will always love Peter Falk's portrayal of Columbo. I watch the reruns constantly! Interesting to know his real wife Shera Danese played in several episodes, as they met on the set! Just love him!

sherry craig

February 21, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Monika&Dean

February 21, 2016

Colombo the best film ever !!!
Peter the best actor!!

Elaine Harrison

January 3, 2016

.......just one more thing Peter you really were the best, god bless xxx

Nick White

October 14, 2015

One of my all time favorite actors. Simply brilliant.

August 6, 2015

Kathy Reichley His biggest fan Rest in Peace you will be missed

michael reidy

March 6, 2015

A man like Peter only comes once in a while.unique funny loving and a brilliant actor.

Terri

January 1, 2015

You were the James Dean of television. Always cool and mysterious, yet lovable. Everybody loves you still Mr. Falk......

Madhu Ranadev

September 15, 2014

Miss you peter.....m xxxxx

Rhona Bostock

March 18, 2014

I love watching Columbo and never tire of it. My favourite episode is with the two Rottwielers who act on the command word rosebud.

PETER FALK

MICHAEL

March 16, 2014

PETER

COLUMBO BEEN ON FREEVIEW EVERYDAY FOR THREE WEEKS......ON CHANNEL 10

IT WAS FANTASIC TO SEE THIS.
I HOPE AND PRAY TV /FREEVIEW WILL DO THIS AGAIN.

LOVE YOU FOREVER
MICHAEL AND TRACY
XXXX

PETER FALK SO LOVED AND MISSED

Tracy

February 1, 2014

PETER FALK

Tracy

January 31, 2014

January 25, 2014

LOVE YOU SO MUCH
PETER

FOREVER

YOUR FANS

January 15, 2014

FOREVER
PETER
FOREVER

I LOVE YOU
PETER FALK FAN
T

January 6, 2014

PETER


JUST SEEN TO YOUR SHOW
FRANK CAPRA POCKETFULL OF MIRACLES WHERE YOU WON AWARD ,
IT AMAZING PETER YOU GOT THE RECOGNITION YOU DESERVED
AND WE LOVE YOU HUMOUR.

SMILE LIKE A SUNSHINE

LOVE
PETER FALK FANS
XXXX

January 4, 2014

FOR YOU PETER
REST IN ETERNITY

FOREVER

LOVE


MICHAEL AND TRACY

December 31, 2013

A NEW YEAR PETER

BUT YOU NEVER BE FORGOTTEN
NO MATTER HOW MANY YEARS
OR DECADES GO BY.

LOVE YOU FOREVER

MICHAEL AND TRACY
XXXXX

December 22, 2013

PETER

SUCH A TREMENDOUS ACTOR

WHO WON 4 OSCARS FOR COLUMBO
AS WE READ IN A INTERVIEW

WELL DONE PETER,

LOVE YOU LOTS LOVE YOU FOR EVER

PETER FALK FANS
MICHAEL AND TRACY

December 19, 2013

to Peter Falk

with all my heart

love your fans

Peter Falk Fans

December 15, 2013

FOREVER PETER

FOREVER

TRACY AND MICHAEL

YOUR FANS
XXXXXXXXX

December 11, 2013

I don't remember the award he won on national TV. But when he tripped going up the stairs to receive his award. I had to laugh and say he was just a natural. No one could ever replace him as an nut case cop that always got the culprit. I will always love him for the entertainment he gave all of my family such entertainment. He was such a natural human being. He didn't act. It was him.

December 10, 2013

PETER

WE WAS READING IN A NY WEBSITE THAT THE POLICE OVER AMERICA SEE COLUMBO AS ONE OF THEIR OWN,

THAT A HONOUR ...
COS YOU REALLY TOOK THE PART SO WELL AND PORTRAYED A TOP COP!
LOVE YOU FOREVER,
MICHAEL N TRACY

December 9, 2013

FOR YOU

PETER FALK

FOR YOUR FILMS

OSCAR WINNER
XXXX XXXX

LOVE YOUR FAN

December 6, 2013

FOR PETER FALK

ALWAYS

A FAN
-----
XXXX

December 2, 2013

PETER

POCKETFUL OF MIRACLES

I THINK YOUR AMAZING

THE WAY YOU ACT DESERVES
A OSCAR

LOVE
TRACY AND MICHAEL
UK

December 2, 2013

FOR YOU PETER

ALWAYS

LOTS OF LOVE LORI XX

November 27, 2013

ALWAYS FOR YOU PETER
A CANDLE LIT

ALWAYS FOR YOU

LOVE YOU FOREVER
TRACY XX

PETER FALK

MICHAEL

November 23, 2013

PETER FALK THE ONE AND ONLY

Micheal

November 16, 2013

THE ONE AND ONLY PETER FALK

Tracy H

November 13, 2013

November 9, 2013

Peter

they showing a double bill of Columbo

Also you been honoured
in New York A star on
Walk of Fame

to me Peter
you are the winner of Oscars and Emmys

Fans always hold you in their hearts around the Globe

God bless you xx
Love
Tracy

What a beautiful man!

Dixie Burge

November 2, 2013

I must make a correction to a caption of one of the photos. It stated that Falk was an Oscar winner. He, unfortunately, never won the Oscar. He was nominated twice, but lost both times. However, he will ALWAYS be a winner in my book. What a lovely man! Not only in spirit, but to look at, too. I sorely miss him, and always fantasized about me and him.

November 2, 2013

Peter

my prayers are with you
and your daughters especially..

The In- Laws
Griffin and Phoenix


God bless you Peter

lots of Love
Tracy
xx
uk

Lisa Weiner

November 1, 2013

To Peter falk,
You were a very talented actor. You did a great job playing Columbo on the series Columbo. You also did a great job playing Harry in the movie All the marbles. My prayers are with you and your family. Lisa Weiner

October 31, 2013

PETER FALK

THE ONLY ONE ACTOR FOR
COLUMBO
AND THAT
THE ONE AND ONLY YOU

I SAW IT LAST NIGHT
LOVELY TO SEE IT ON TV

YOUR FAN FOREVER
LOVELY MESSAGES N HERE

LOVE XXX
YOUR FAN FOREVER
UK

October 30, 2013

PETER FALK


OSCAR WINNER
EMMY WINNER

HEARTTHROB TO THOSE ROUND THE GLOBE

XXX

October 27, 2013

For you Peter xxx

PETER FALK XOX

October 27, 2013

October 26, 2013

PETER FALK
---------------
Oscar and Emmy star
for every Columbo and film
you starred in ...
xxx love
you fans

so many lovely messages on here ..for you Peter Falk.......Griffin and Phoenix and The In-laws.

October 25, 2013

FOR YOU PETER

XX L U L

LOVE YOU LOTS X
A FAN FOREVER

October 23, 2013

Peter Falk

October 22, 2013

LOTS OF LOVE TO YOU PETER
SEEN YOUR FILMS

YOUR REALLY GAVE SMASHING PERFORMACES...

LOVELY MESSAGES HERE
Lori xx

October 21, 2013

FOR YOU PETER

WITH LOTS OF LOVE
HUGS XX

TRACY

October 20, 2013

PETER FALK


WE LOVE YOU FOREVER
AND MISS YOU SO

LOVE
PETER FALK FANS
UK

October 18, 2013

WITH LOVE XX TO A
WONDERFUL OSCAR AND EMMY AWARD WINNING ACTOR


PETER FALK

LOVE
MIKE AND TRACY

October 17, 2013

FOR ALL THE COLUMBO EPISODES THAT ARE SHOWN.
THAT ARE SO BRILLIANT ,PETER
YOU PLAYED A TOP COP..

LOVE
Rapheal &Tracy& Michael

October 14, 2013

PETER , I NEVER MET YOU
REALLY WISHED I HAD.
SEEN YOUR FILMS ..
SEEN YOU IN COLUMBO
MY WORD WHAT A WONDERFUL ACTOR YOU ARE/WERE

AND LOVE AND MISS YOU FOREVER A GOLDEN GLOBE AWARD WINNER
PETER FALK

LORRAINE
UK

October 13, 2013

PETER
WITH LOVE AND KISSES

BEST ACTOR !

LOVE
PETER FALK FANS
XX

October 13, 2013

Peter watched you in
Dick Cavett show 1970.

think your wonderful actor
in Husbands..
wonderful film

love you forever
your fan
Tracy
xx

October 12, 2013

PETER
I WATCHED YOU IN TWO FILMS
THE IN LAWS AND GRIFFIN AND PHOENIX ,THING ABOUT MY FOLKS....MY WORD WHAT A WONDERFUL ACTOR YOU WERE!!..I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT YOU ,YOUR JESTURES
YOU ARE A ACTOR ,WHERE OTHERS CAN LEARN ALOT FROM!!
LOVE
LORI

October 11, 2013

Love you lots
miss you so
xx
Love
Tracy

October 10, 2013

TODAY AND FOREVER
I LIT A CANDLE FOR YOU
PETER ,XX

WE ARE YOUR FANS AND ALWAYS WILL BE

October 7, 2013

love you forever
peter xx xx

Lori
uk

October 6, 2013

FOR PETER FALK

PETER FALK FAN XX
ENGLAND,

October 5, 2013

ALWAYS GREAT TO SEE COLUMBO ON OUR TV SETS OVER WEEKENDS

IT WHAT WE CALL TV !

LOVE
PETER FALK FANS
UK---------------------

October 4, 2013

GRIFFIN AND PHONENIX

YOU REALLY PLAYED A GOLDEN GLOBE PART PETER
MWAH REALLY DID
I NEVER MET YOU ...
THOSE WHO DID ..WHERE VERY ,VERY LUCKY XX
LOVE
LORI
PETER FALK FAN
----------------

September 29, 2013

FOR YOU PETER
I HAVE LIT SEVERAL CANDLES
SINCE YOU PASSED ..
BUT YOU REMAIN IN MY HEART.
PETER YOUR IN FANS HEARTS

IN ROMFORD ESSEX

LOVE TRACY
UK

September 16, 2013

PETER

YOUR BIRTHDAY WILL ALWAYS BE A VERY SPECIAL DAY TO US ,YOUR FANS AROUND THE GLOBE,
YOUR FILMS AND COLUMBO ARE CLASSICS
REALLY TRULY ARE
YOU GOT A GORGEOUS SMILE.
MISS YOU FOREVER LOVE
MICHAEL AND TRACY AND TOM
UK

September 15, 2013

I love u peter falk
u were the best

Yvonne brooker phila pa

August 28, 2013

PETER YOU ARE WHAT WE CALL

AN ACTOR!
THE BEST EVER THERE WAS
EVER IS
ON DVDS REMAIN FOREVER AND EVER
AND EVER IN OUR HEARTS
YOUR FANS
----------
PETER FALK FANS
UK

August 20, 2013

PETER

1970S WILL ALWAYS REMAIN ,ALWAYS BE
NO MATTER WHAT DECADE WE IN NOW,

COLUMBO FROM 1970S OR YOUR FILMS
5 STAR TO EACH AND EVERY ONE OF THEM .
CLASSICS
LOVE YOUR FAN
TRACY XX

August 13, 2013

FOREVER PETER I LOVE YOU

YOUR A WONDERFUL ACTOR
WHO DESERVED MORE OSCAR AND EMMY AWARDS THAN EVER , A NAUTRAL ACTOR
CHARMING WARM PERSON SEEN IN INTERVIEWS MAY YOU REST IN PEACE
LOVE
YOUR FANS
PETER FALK FANS

GOLDEN GLOBE WINNER PETER FALK

August 12, 2013

THESE ARE LOVELY MESSAGES LEFT HERE
BY ALL PETER FALK FANS

PETER FALK YOU WERE A BRILLIANT ACTOR
SO LOVED AND MISSED BY ALL
ESP ME

YOUR FAN

August 11, 2013

August 12,2013

To Peter Falk, Love you in Columbo. You were amazing Actor.( Just one more thing sir). You will be missed. Laurie & Joe Christopher

PETER FALK AMERICAS NUMBER ONE

August 6, 2013

AMERICAS NUMBER ONE MALE ACTOR


PETER FALK

LOVE YOUR
FANS
XX
UK

August 6, 2013

THANK YOU PETER

FOR ALL OF YOUR BRILLIANT FILMS

LOTS OF LOVE MICHAEL TRACY
XX XXX

Carl Weber

August 3, 2013

One of the greatest actor ever. Thanks Columbo. I will watch forever.Carl

THE ONE AND ONLY PETER FALK

August 1, 2013

PETER

YOU WERE FANTASTIC BRILLIANT ON
DICK CAVETT SHOW 1970

WHY OH WHY IS THIS NOT ON DVD
IT CLASSIC
JUST LIKE YOUR FILMS
MISS YOU BUDDY HUGS TOO ASWELL

LOVE
MICHAEL

Matt Farage

July 18, 2013

Peter, rest in peace. You opened our eyes to not just your acting, but wishing for a better world away from corruption and crime. Thanks for the wonderous years. William Bassett is another good actor with a heart.

lola robertson

July 18, 2013

Still thinking of you, and watch all the old Columbo episodes. Thank you for the memories, your wit, and that winning smile of yours. Never forgotten, love from Lola XXXXXX

July 15, 2013

A WONDERFUL WONDERFUL ACTOR

LOVE YOU SO MUCH MISS YOU

YOUR FANS

------------

June 30, 2013

PETER

GRIFFIN AND PHOENIX MOVIE (1976)
IT WAS SO WELL ACTED , ANOTHER OSCAR WIN OR EMMY AWARD ..
IT WAS MOVING AND EMOTIONAL ,
POIGNANT VERY MOVING

YOU ARE/WERE A BRILLIANT ACTOR
IN ALL FILMS .COLUMBO AND ESP GRIFFIN AND PHOENIX

ALL OVER LOVE KISSES HUGS
REST IN PEACE MISS YOU FOREVER
MIKE AND TRACY

Lisa Weiner

June 17, 2013

To Peter Falk,
You were a great actor. I really thought you great as lietuant Columbo on the drama series Columbo. My prayers are with you and your family. Lisa Weiner

June 13, 2013

PETER.
I THINK YOUR AMAZING IN THE FILM
PHOENIX AND GRIFFIN AND YOU SHOULD OF GOT AN AWARD FOR YOUR
WONDERFUL WONDERFUL ACTING.

YOUR DESERVE A GOLDEN GLOBE OR EMMY FOR THIS

LOVE YOU FOREVER XXXX XXXXX
TRACY AND MIKE

Mike

June 9, 2013

A LEGEND A HEART THROB
SOMEONE SO LOVED AND MISSED
FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS AND MINDS

FAMILY FRIENDS OR FANS

LOVE YOU FOREVER
MIKE AND TRACY XX

June 1, 2013

THE MESSAGE BELOW IS BEAUTIFUL

GOD BLESS

MIKE AND TRACY XX

PETER FALK A TOP COP!

Sam Petteplace

May 29, 2013

While the world mourns, the angels rejoice.
Peter will forever hold a special place in my heart.

PETER FALK

April 26, 2013

PETER YOU ARE A TRUE LEGEND

WHO IS SO LOVED AND MISSED

I GOT YOUR FILMS 33 FILMS

LOVE YOU FOREVER AND EVER AND EVER KISSES HUGS
TRACY AND MICHAEL AND THOMAS

April 15, 2013

PETER FALK YOUR A LEGEND

LOTS OF ACTORS CAN WATCH AND LEARN FROM YOU ..........

WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH FOREVER PETER
XXX HUGS TO YOU IN
ETERNITY

SIMLPLY THE BEST COP EVER PLAYED COLUMBO AKA PETER FALK

PETER TO WATCH YOU IS CLASSSIC AND ABSOLUTE DELIGHT.
YOU DESERVE CABINET OF TV OSCARS EMMY GOLDEN GLOBES

GOD BLESS YOU XXX
LORI & MICHAEL XXX

April 5, 2013

Peter ..i seen you in interviews
your such a warm gentle person
gentle man.

you left a huge huge legacy
of acting ,where other actors in America esp came learn from

may God lift you up
God bless you so much
love you forever xx mwah

i light a candle for you xx
love xx
your fan
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March 31, 2013

PETER FALK REFLECTIONS OF AN ANGEL

XX
PETER FALK FAN
--------------

Nazarene Mckinney

March 29, 2013

Matthew 11:29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am mild tempered and lowly in heart, and you will find refreshment for your souls

March 25, 2013

PETER

ALL THE OSCAR AND EMMY NOMIATIONS
YOU HAD ,YOU DESERVED TO "WIN"
WE LOVE AND MISS YOU PETER

YOU ARE/WERE AMERICA BEST MALE ACTOR

LOVE HUGS
MIKE AND TRACY

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