Charles-Durning-Obituary

Charles Durning

Feb 28, 1923 – Dec 24, 2012

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BORN
February 28, 1923
DIED
December 24, 2012

Obituary

Before acting, he survived family tragedy and D-Day LOS ANGELES — Charles Durning grew up in poverty, lost five of his nine siblings to disease, barely lived through D-Day and was taken prisoner at the Battle of the Bulge. His hard life and wartime trauma provided the basis for a prolific...

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I met Charles at a CBS-TV series. He had a wonderful sense of humor. May he R.I.Pl

I'm watching WHEN A STRANGER CALLS. What an awesome actor. I always felt he was a kind soul with a great sense of humor. He could do comedy,musical and serious roles with such ease. What a great man. He was funny in EVENING SHADE with Bert Reynolds too. I miss his works. I wish I could have met him. RIP Charles and TY for your amazing body of work you left behind. TY for your service I will continue to watch your movies over and over. You were one of a kind. Our favorite christmas movie is...

Watching your work has inspired me to always be vigilant in my everyday life. You will never be forgotten. Thank you for being you. Continue resting in heaven.

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Godspeed Charles, and thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.

Rest Charles, until you hear at dawn,
the low, clear reveille of God.

Thank you for your service to this nation.

Rest in peace Mr Charles Durning. A great actor and American hero.

I researched Charles' history after watching his brilliant performance in Brother Where Art Thou? and discovered that he was the polar opposite of that character. Another lion sleeps tonight.

Praying that you will R.I.P.. I am also praying for your family. Thank you sir for your service to our country. Thank you also for the great acting that you did in your movies. I actually saw several of the movies on TV or on CD/DVD. God bless you and yours.