Carroll O'Connor obituary

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Carroll O'Connor

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Michael Lang

June 16, 2025

I have to wish this man a happy Father’s Day who in life was a great father and mentor. One of the greatest actors in Hollywood and to a man who I adopted just from television as my grandfather figure as I lost my grandfather‘s, very young. Wished in life I could’ve met him in real life.

Pat Kehoe

June 15, 2025

Mr. O'Connor you are my favorite Actor of all times and will always be a favorite friend of mine. For all though we never met, I feel like I watched you enough to feel close to you, as a good and old friend would feel.

I Pray for you and Hugh, and do hope that you both are up in HEAVEN
watching down on us. For you are both good and special people to entertain us all for many years and seasons on end.

You both are greatly missed, and we your favorite audience enjoy watching you both on "In the Heat of the Night" Prayers going UP! Rest in Peace and may God Bless You Both on this Father's Day 2025! Amen :)

David Bryant

April 15, 2025

AWSOME GREATEST ACTOR SAID IT AS HE SEEN! LOVE HIM AS AN ACTOR! GOD BLESS YOU MR. BUNKER! LOVE YOUR NEW SHOW ARCHIE BUNKERS PLACE

Chip Fitts

February 6, 2025

I CAN'T SEE ANY OTHER ACTOR AS ARCHIE BUNKER.

Chip Fitts

February 6, 2025

CARROLL PLAYED EACH PART HE TOOK ON WITH PERFECTION. REST EASY.

Susan Cartright

February 5, 2025

Carroll made Archie Bunker frustration with a big sweet soft heart.We will always love him

Linda McClellan

February 2, 2025

I will never forget that face when he was being Archie. He wouldn´t have to have had any dialogue and we would still have known exactly what Archie was thinking. He was the greatest of actors. I wish I could have had the opportunity to have met him and told him what an incredible actor he was.

Chip Fitts

February 1, 2025

As Archie Bunker in All in the Family he was terrific. And then as Chief Bill Gillespie in the tv series In The Heat of the Night. Another outstanding series. R.I.P. Mr. O'Connor.

Pamela Read Arnone

December 5, 2024

Seeing All in the Family when I was young, always my favorite show! Such a gifted actor. If I was asked today who is my number one best actor he would win. God Be With You Love a big fan Pamela ps thank you for making me laugh

Leslie Redaway

October 15, 2024

Rest In Heaven

September 29, 2024

I always enjoyed Carroll O'Connors interpretation of the characters he played, my heart sank for him when his son died after he fought so hard to save him. May he rest in peace and his family rest in peace with him.

Ronald Cook

September 22, 2024

Well Carol, I’m gonna miss you. You were a great actor. I love all the family and heat of the night.

Mike Lang

August 2, 2024

Always gone but not forgotten. You would’ve been 100 years old today.!!

Linda McClellan

June 21, 2024

Hard to believe it’s been 23 years since we lost this incredible actor and true gentleman. Just watched two episodes of In The Heat of the Night. He was truly the best actor of his generation. May he forever rest in peace and he will never be forgotten.

Pat Kehoe

June 21, 2024

I really enjoyed watching him on All of his Shows! He was really a kind, caring, gifted and wise man. He also enjoyed Acting, it was like a hobby to him. May God Grant Carroll O'Connor eternal Rest, Love and Peace. Love and God Bless Pat Kehoe - Cincinnati Ohio USA

Mike Lang

June 21, 2024

23 years ago we lost this great man and actor, a man I wish I met in life! But he left us his work so we can always turn on the tv and see him.

Laura Garris 1450 lambs grove

May 20, 2024

Such a great actor and a gentleman. Watching repeats of heat of the night!

Fan for life

May 16, 2024

Watching all in the family right now, I am 41 and always have watched this show and his acting . He was truly a real actor . He could be in front of the camera on stage , and perform. You felt the emotion and he had something most do not embody. He was a gift . As was Jean Stapleton . Talk about real comedic acting. Norma Lear and these two were trying to show how not to treat people differently and show all angles of the thought processes and the lesson to learn after the bad is said . We will never have such quality again . As good times was the same. People now a days say, nobody would be able to handle these shows but it’s what we really need . Thank you Archie . Stifle yourself

Pamela Horan

February 3, 2024

Those were the days! I would have loved to have met him. I grew up with Archie. His views on life made us all think. God bless you and all who loved him. Remembering you fondly...

stephen Dill

December 13, 2023

Carroll attended my college, the University of Montana, where he met his wife. Near the end of his life, he and his wife returned to Missoula to teach acting classes at UM. What a wonderful experience it was for the students lucky enough to have had him in classes!

Elizabeth R

December 11, 2023

He was a brilliant actor. The characters he played were all so different. In The Heat of the Night is an all time favorite of mine. Of course, All in the Family showcases his huge acting abilities too.

So sad about Hugh whom he loved so much.

Carroll O´Connor left his mark in this world. Not many can say that.

Kathy Bletz

October 17, 2023

I've been rewatching "In the Heat of the Night" recently, reminiscing about how much my mom and I loved the show during its original run. It's bittersweet, because I lost my mom earlier this year, but I cherish the memories. Thank you, Carroll!! You are missed!

Robert Chute

September 12, 2023

I loved all of the family and in the heat of the night he will be missed greatly. May he rest in peace

Rose Mccormick

September 3, 2023

A versatile and brilliant man who wore "many hats" in his lifetime.
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Michael Lang

August 3, 2023

You would have been 99 today !!! You are remembered every day by me. My favourite Hollywood actor and star.

Betty Hoornbeck

August 2, 2023

Happy birthday Carroll O'Connor!
I certainly will always remember your birthday ....My father's birthday is the same day and his name was Archie!
Peace and Blessings to you on this day

Betty Hoornbeck
Ocala, Florida

Alice SMITH

July 1, 2023

Rest in eternal piece. Thank you for the years of entertainment. You are truly missed. I watch your episodes every weekend. Love very much alive in my heart. See you on the flip side

Michael Lang

June 22, 2023

22 years ago . We lost this great man! Such a one of a kind actor. These no one else in Hollywood like him. So glad he leftis his work to view in reruns All in the Family and in the heat of the night.

Betty Hoornbeck

June 21, 2023

You will ALWAYS be in my family's hearts. Besides NEVER missing an episode, my mother's and father's name was Edith and Archie! I was their only child, not named Gloria but all of my parents friends used to call them the Bunkers!
You will ALWAYS be in our thoughts and hearts always
One comforting thought...you, your wife and son are all together

Linda McClellan

June 21, 2023

Remembering a great actor and kind man on the anniversary of his passing. Always remembered.

Philip Hughes

May 11, 2023

Believe it or not I'm currently watching 'All in the Family' for the very first time. What a terrific performance from all concerned and in particular, of course, from Carroll. An actor of such droll abilities it's impossible to imagine anyone else in the role of 'Archie Bunker'. It prompted me to read a little about his life and, goodness me! He made such a generous contribution to society following such terrible personal grief.
A life well lived.

Phyllis

April 23, 2023

My dad loved watching you!! He was a real fan and would not miss your TV show! I´ll have to say you were a genius!! Excellent actor! I respect your TV shows... especially In the Heat of The night!!! Rest In Peace!!!!! You live a great life with Purpose!!

Debbie Rufer

March 21, 2023

I've been watching your reruns of "All in the Family" tonight. Every time I watch it causes me to miss you more, but I am so thankful that I can still watch your genius! I'll remember you always. Rest in Peace.❤❤❤

Linda McClellan

January 24, 2023

One of the finest actors of all time. He was a genius in both comedy and drama. Remembered always.

Mandy Milton

January 23, 2023

Gone, but NEVER forgotten. I watch all in the family reruns to this very day. Rest in peace to a beautiful soul.

Linda McClellan

June 22, 2022

Remembering him this week.

Michael Lang

June 21, 2022

21 years ago today!! The world lost a very fine/ unique man. My favourite Hollywood Star!

Harry Simpson

June 20, 2022

Fair winds and following seas sailor.
"Boatswain... Standby to pipe the side... Shipmate's going Ashore..."
Thank you Carroll for your service to this nation. U.S. Merchant Marine, WWII.

Linda McClellan

June 20, 2022

It’s hard to believe that tomorrow makes 21 years since we lost this dear man. He was the greatest actor of his time and only wish that he could have entertained us a bit longer. Hope you are making them laugh in heaven.

Denise Palmer

June 18, 2022

A thoughtful gentleman with a good sense of humor, and good sense period.

Stephen Dill

June 14, 2022

I too am a University of Montana grad. Carroll was one of the best actors I have ever seen. He came back to Missoula in his later years to teach acting classes at UM. Special man.

Diana Tafoya

August 15, 2021

My family grew up with him, when all 7 of us watched him on television when we were children. He was a good man, funny and he brought families together, we all laughed. I wasn't related to him, but he was a nice man.

Michael Lang

August 1, 2021

Happy birthday Carroll O’Connor !!! You would be 97!! On August 2 2021 how much you are missed! But your spirit is still well alive!! A one of a kind man you were!

Michael Lang

June 18, 2021

Happy Father's Day!!! A great father you were! You did your absolutely best! I would of taken you for a father!

Linda McClellan

June 17, 2021

Hard to believe it's been 20 years since this beloved actor left us. He was one of the best actors ever and a comedic genius. His role as the Chief on In the Heat of the Night was so memorable. You could see a bit of Archie Bunker occasionally with a quick expression. I think that may have been intentional. Still love watching him and thankfully we have those shows to remember him. RIP, dear Carroll!

Michael Lang

June 15, 2021

20 years gone! This June 21/2021 Wow... this man was my safe spot as a kid watching Archie bunkers place. He warmed my heart! I hope to visit you and pay my respects to you and your wife Nancy one day! I’ll talk and I hope you listen. We all miss you Mr. O’Connor

Mike L

February 17, 2021

As a kid I adopted you as the grandfather I never had! You touched many peoples Hearts! You touched mine. Your name Carroll O’Connor will live on in history for the characters you created! I wish in life I could’ve met you! You were one of a kind

Mike L

February 17, 2021

As a kid I adopted you as the grandfather I never had! You touched many peoples Hearts! You touched mine. Your name Carroll O’Connor will live on in history for the characters you created! I wish in life I could’ve met you! You were one of a kind

Cindy L.

October 29, 2020

Hollywood actors of today cannot act. They really need to watch and learn the ways of this man. Can’t get any better than Carroll O’Connor. May he Rest In Peace.

D.Bacote

September 21, 2020

A fine actor and a thoughtful man. His work is timeless and vastly appropriate in today's world. Watch and learn.

Linda McClellan

September 12, 2020

RIP Never forgotten.

edwin beck

September 11, 2020

carroll oconner I have always love him as archer bunker and also as the police chief of sparter miss.

Linda McClellan

September 11, 2020

One of the best, if not the best, actor of all time. Loved him as Archie and as Chief Gillespie. He is missed. RIP

John Wayne Hottinger

June 2, 2020

I miss him, but he's not really gone because I see him every night on tv

Jeff Hall

April 12, 2020

Thank you Sir for your many Laughs you gave us, and the thoughts on life in general towards others. You are missed.

Kim Ansberry

January 21, 2020

I enjoyed his shows all during my childhood. Just a wonderful actor.

Joseph Gallagher

January 8, 2020

You are loved and missed dearly I grew up watching you for 50 years and I still laugh to this day I'm so sorry that you're gone but you will never be forgotten

Janice Bruce

December 5, 2019

I'm 59 and enjoyed him most of my life ✝.

Sandra Ray

August 6, 2019

RIP LOVED HIM

Michael Hagemann

May 12, 2019

Rest In Peace Archie ..

Marina Fry

March 17, 2019

Miss this great actor.... comedy at its finest

Rita Montauredes

February 25, 2019

what an incredible actor. He gave us much to think abut in the T.V. series All in the Family.

Mary Temple

January 15, 2019

Loved that show. Wish it was on live tv today, especially with the way politics and religion are today.

Paula Hardman

January 9, 2019

RIP. Thank you for the laughter. God Bless.

Faye Parker

December 6, 2018

I loved Carrol O'Connor Shows,I still watch In The Heat of the night and All in the Family.

Deborah Kerr

November 20, 2018

He will be missed dearly, he was my favorite actor

Dave Storie

July 6, 2018

I grew up watching Archie Bunker, I'm 54 year's old ,didn't understand it back then ,but I watch it every night and understand the it all now ,love him and all the actors R.I.P. Carroll O'Connor.

Theresa Blankenship

December 15, 2017

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Harry Simpson

June 22, 2016

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

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