Garrett-Lewis-Obituary

Garrett Lewis

Obituary

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The set decorator who earned Oscar nominations for his work on "Beaches," ''Glory," ''Hook" and "Bram Stoker's Dracula" has died.

A longtime friend of Garrett Lewis says he died Jan. 29 of natural causes. He was 77.

Wendy Weaver says Lewis worked as an actor on Broadway and in films and television before becoming a set decorator in the late 1970s. He appeared in "Hello, Dolly" on stage, "Funny Lady" on film and "The Julie Andrews Hour" on TV.

He became a set decorator after designing private homes for his celebrity friends and went on to work on 39 films, including "Pretty Woman," ''Mrs. Doubtfire" and "Steel Magnolias."

Lewis is survived by his sister, Jane Peiker, and five nieces and nephews.


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I met Garrett in Amsterdam in the early to mid 1960's. He was playing in "Hello Dolly" at London's (from memory) Drury Lane Theatre. He was in Amsterdam for a weekend.

With astonishing generosity, he offered my partner and I "house" seats to a performance of "Hello Dolly" for the following week.

We went to London to learn that there were no longer house seats available for that night, but we were welcome to use his "house" tickets...

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.your assistant and morrocan friend Hicham ."Hidalgo" (2002 )

Great man that I had the privilege of working with on Steel Magnolias and Glory. Rest in peace my friend.

May the god of comfort be a source of strength for your family at this difficult time. 2Corn 1:3, 4. Deepest Sympathy, Sue, Concord, NC

SO SORRY WE HAVE LOST OUR DEAR COUSIN==SUCH TALENT WE HAVE IN THE GARRETT FAMILY===LOVE TO YOU JANE AND ALL YOUR FAMILY AND JOHNNY'S FAMILY TOO

Jane and family, My thought and prayers are with you. I remember the young (Jimmy) who became the famous Garrett.
Many happy memories back when we were all young.
Anice Loyd Renner My love to all