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ALBERT MAYSLES Obituary
Albert Maysles said, "The real world is exactly what we need to better understand and therefore possibly to love one another." He made documentary films to make our world better. We admired his vision, his energy, his artistry, his generosity, his stories, and his smile. We send our love to his bountifully warm and creative family. Catherine Gund and Agnes Gund
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Memories and Condolences
for ALBERT MAYSLES
May 18, 2015
I just learned of Mr. Maysles passing. I met him as a volunteer for Sun Valley Center for the Arts and when the Documentary Film Festival was in its planning stages. That gathering was epic in that all 4 four major doc filmmakers were present in one place at one time. Albert was kind, sweet and brilliant. He gave me one of his videos Salesman which was amazing since my father, a salesman lived through that period. There was no way Mr. Maysles could have known that, and I treasure it. My late sympathies to the family.
michelle plakas-kaiser
March 20, 2015
rip
MJ
March 14, 2015
My deepest sympathy to the family.
Stacy
March 13, 2015
Heartfelt condolences to the Maysles family and loved ones. May the God of all comfort be with you.
Mrs B. Phipps
March 12, 2015
my deepest sympathy to your family. please read a bible thought to encouraging your family
Ugly George Advises Candidate Cuomo
March 11, 2015
NYC cableTV star Ugly George had the honor to be invited to Albert's Studio/Screening room in 2012 & thoroughly enjoyed our Give&Take about the Avant-Garde passing from 16mm film to 1/2" videotape. Cineastes still love you, Albert.
Char
March 11, 2015
Sincere condolence to the Maysles family and friend. May God carry you threw these distressful times (2Corinthains1:3,4;
Wright
March 10, 2015
To the Maysles family:Thank you for sharing your dear loved one with the entertainment industry. Our heartfelt condolences to the family.Draw close to God and he will draw close to you during the days ahead.
E. F.
March 10, 2015
My condolences to the family of Mr.Maysles.May our Heavenly
Father give you peace at this time of grief.
G. Cooper
March 9, 2015
My deepest sympathy to the family,
May the words recorded at Isaiah 33:2 bring you comfort.
Mimi and Ruseell DiMauro
March 9, 2015
Missing you uncle Alby ....now your with all of those that we love.....
Kathleen
March 9, 2015
So sad to hear about Mr. Maysles passing. I used to be a nanny for his children around 1982-84 while going to school in NYC. I remember how fascinated I was with his work as a documentarian. He was such a talent and will be sadly missed.
March 9, 2015
May you put full trust in the all wise and knowing Father of peace and may He grant your family a calm and firm heart
Baltimore
March 9, 2015
"Grey Gardens" continues to be moving, funny and revolutionary. I'm sure Edie will be happy to see Al.
G. H.
March 9, 2015
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Jill
March 9, 2015
My condolences to the family at this difficult time. May you allow God's words to bring you peace. Matthew 5:4
R. Pettigrew
March 9, 2015
May you cherish the deep memories of Albert and find comfort in the God of peace and hope.
March 9, 2015
Mr. Maysles was a great inspiration and mentor for my son. Thanks for all the good he has done for many generations of film makers. -- RCT
JLW
March 9, 2015
My deepest condolences goes out to the Maysles Family. May the loving support of your family and friends be with you during this difficult time, but more importantly may the God of all comfort help you to cope with your loss. He promises to be close to the brokenhearted.
ER
March 9, 2015
Loved "Salesman" for its humor, humanity, truth, and connection to the strivings of all people. Thank you, Mr. Maysles, for shedding so much light on the human condition. Now shine on, delighting Heaven.
AM
March 9, 2015
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
March 8, 2015
You have my deepest sympathy, may the"God of loyal love" comfort the family during this time of sorrow. Ps.119:76 & Ps.13:15. MAR. TN.
RA
March 8, 2015
Please accept my deepest sympathy regarding the loss of Albert Maysles. His legacy in film innovation will not soon be forgotten. May God grant you peace during your time of sorrow~Romans15:33.
Chuck
March 8, 2015
"Gimme Shelter" and "Grey Gardens" are classic treasures of American cinema. Thank You, Mr. Maysles, and RIP.
Sheryl Clark
March 8, 2015
On March 5th, we who were the lucky ones, the ones fortunate enough to have been a son, daughter, wife or brother of, to have been a friend or acquaintance of, a colleague of or physician to, to have merely met, to have seen all or perhaps only a small snatch of the body of work of, Albert Maysles, lost someone who made our lives a little more empathetic, a lot more real, and perhaps, even, infinitely more bearable.
In conversation, he impressed as a man whose modesty was as deep and broad as his accomplishment, who was as much in the moment in trivial exchange as he was with his subjects. You might not really know him at all, but he made you feel as though you could and did. That is the gift a humanitarian offers to the world.
I am so sorry for your loss. And for ours as well.
Rev. 21:3-4
March 8, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
The Carter Family
March 8, 2015
I am sorry to hear about your loss. May our grand creator and restorer of life help you to reflect upon the many cherished moments that you shared with Albert while comforting and strengthening you to cope with his absence. Heartfelt condolences to the Maysles family!
Edie Beale
March 8, 2015
"look Mother it's the Maysles" Loved Loved "Grey Gardens" RIP Albert.
Rick Judd
March 8, 2015
The images you captured of the Rolling Stones during such an important point in their history will forever be seared into my mind. From Madison Square Garden to Muscle Shoales Alabama to Altamont and then, to a studio where you filmed Mick Jagger watching your film is all nothing short of Rock and Roll history. Rest in Peace.
Emma Jo Ploeger
March 7, 2015
I am contacting John Manassei and alerting him. I would not take anything for meeting/spending time with you when John and I were in New York
Jane Dowling
March 7, 2015
Thank you for all of your talent! God bless you and your loved ones ~
G. Freeman
March 7, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Adrian Barnette
March 7, 2015
We'll miss you !
March 7, 2015
My condolences to the Maysles friends and family. May the many wonderful memories of him ease your sorrow (Psalms 145:14) ~ Linda
B Lucas
March 7, 2015
Try as we can we will not understand everything. But we can try to make a difference in the world. How we are view is not always up to us. How we react to our critics can be in our control. The family and friends of Albert are the ones that make life bearable with your fond memories of him. My most sincere condolence.
Christine Lavin
March 7, 2015
My memory of Alby is an unusual one. I met him over dinner at Sardi's with a mutual friend, and then we took him to see Dame Edna the second time she was on Broadway. In that performance, at the end of the show she chose audience members whom she used to "recreate" the royal family. Dame Edna noticed Alby early on -- his big white head of hair and his wonderful laugh -- she chose him to be the Queen Mother.
He was whisked backstage where a quick costume change happened, and then she brought out the royal family members one-by-one (other audience members who had caught her eye during the performance).
Alby was laughing so hard when they brought him out onstage that the entire audience started laughing, too. He actually bent over in two he was laughing so hard. Dame Edna knew she had picked a winner that night. It was uproarious fun all around.
The next day I emailed Barry Humphries (Dame Edna's alter-ego) to let her know just what a special person Alby was -- when I mentioned some of Alby's films Barry of course was familiar with them. He called Alby and thanked him for being such a good sport onstage the night before and to let him know he was a fan, too.
I was so happy to have witnessed Alby not only having so much fun, but spreading the spontaneous joy to the audience that night.
Christine Lavin, NYC
Robyn
March 6, 2015
Very sorry to hear of this loss. I know God will provide comfort for all family & friends during this difficult time.
March 6, 2015
My condolences to the family. May you be comforted by God during this difficult time. 2 Cor. 1:4
D Tyler
March 6, 2015
I would like to offer my condolences to the Maysles family. Death can be such a painful process for family and friends. Hope family and friends will be able to find comfort and strength through the memories that they have. May those memories help you to be stronger each day. and to know that death will not always be. Isaiah33:24
Flora Lovejoy
March 6, 2015
May his memory be for blessing.
March 6, 2015
WITH Deepest sympathy, indeed a life lived to the fullest, may the grieving family find comfort in prayer to the God of hope who promise to do away with death and pain,may you keep these fond memories, and with the help and the support of your family and friends. Brandy D. Oakland ,California .
March 6, 2015
May God bless you and your family at
this time of sorrow, may he comfort,
strengthen and sustain you now and in
the days to come.
March 6, 2015
Condolences to the family.
March 6, 2015
To the family of Mr.Maysles,may God Almighty be your comforter during your time of mourning,according to isa.51:12.....nc
March 6, 2015
Sorry to hear about your loss. May you find hope in the God of all comfort. 2 Cor. 1:3-5
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