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LAS VEGAS (AP) - Tony Curtis molded himself from a 1950s movie heartthrob to a respected actor, showing a determined streak that served him well with such films as "Sweet Smell of Success," ''The Defiant Ones" and "Some Like It Hot."

The Oscar-nominated actor died about 9:25 p.m. PDT Wednesday at his Henderson, Nev., home of a cardiac arrest, Clark County Coroner Mike Murphy said Thursday.

Curtis began in acting with frivolous movies that exploited his handsome physique and appealing personality but then steadily moved to more substantial roles, starting in 1957 in the harrowing show business tale "Sweet Smell of Success."

In 1958, "The Defiant Ones" brought him an Academy Award nomination as best actor for his portrayal of a white racist escaped convict handcuffed to a black escapee, Sidney Poitier. The following year, he donned women's clothing and sparred with Marilyn Monroe in one of the most acclaimed film comedies ever, Billy Wilder's "Some Like It Hot."

His first wife was actress Janet Leigh of "Psycho" fame; actress Jamie Lee Curtis is their daughter.

Curtis struggled against drug and alcohol abuse as starring roles became fewer, but then bounced back in film and television as a character actor.

His brash optimism returned, and he allowed his once-shiny black hair to turn silver.

Again he came back after even those opportunies began to wane, reinventing himself as a writer and painter whose canvasses sold for as much as $20,000.

"I'm not ready to settle down like an elderly Jewish gentleman, sitting on a bench and leaning on a cane," he said at 60. "I've got a helluva lot of living to do."

"He was a fine actor ... I shall miss him," said British actor Roger Moore, who starred alongside Curtis in TV's "The Persuaders."

"He was great fun to work with, a great sense of humour and wonderful ad libs," Moore told Sky News. "We had the best of times."

Curtis perfe cted his craft in forgettable films such as "Francis," ''I Was a Shoplifter," ''No Room for the Groom" and "Son of Ali Baba."

He first attracted critical notice as Sidney Falco, the press agent seeking favor with a sadistic columnist, played by Burt Lancaster, in the 1957 classic "Sweet Smell of Success."

In her book "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang," Pauline Kael wrote that in the film, "Curtis grew up into an actor and gave the best performance of his career."

Other prestigious films followed: Stanley Kubrick's "Spartacus," ''Captain Newman, M.D.," ''The Vikings," ''Kings Go Forth," ''Operation Petticoat" and "Some Like It Hot." He also found time to do a voice acting gig as his prehistoric lookalike, Stony Curtis, in an episode of "The Flintstones."

"The Defiant Ones" remained his only Oscar-nominated role.

"I think it has nothing to do with good performances or bad performances," he told The Washington Post in 2002. "After the number of movies I made whe re I thought there should be some acknowledgment, there was nothing from the Academy."

"My happiness and privilege is that my audience around the world is supportive of me, so I don't need the Academy."

In 2000, an American Film Institute survey of the funniest films in history ranked "Some Like It Hot" at No. 1. Curtis - famously imitating Cary Grant's accent - and Jack Lemmon play jazz musicians who dress up as women to escape retribution after witnessing a gangland massacre.

Monroe was their co-star, and he and Lemmon were repeatedly kept waiting as Monroe lingered in her dressing room out of fear and insecurity. Curtis fumed over her unprofessionalism. When someone remarked that it must be thrilling to kiss Monroe in the film's love scenes, the actor snapped, "It's like kissing Hitler." In later years, his opinion of Monroe softened, and in interviews he praised her unique talent.

In 2002, Curtis toured in "Some Like It Hot" - a revised and retitle d version of the 1972 Broadway musical "Sugar," which was based on the film. In the touring show, the actor graduated to the role of Osgood Fielding III, the part played in the movie by Joe E. Brown.

After his star faded in the late 1960s, Curtis shifted to lesser roles. With jobs harder to find, he fell into drug and alcohol addiction.

"From 22 to about 37, I was lucky," Curtis told Interview magazine in the 1980s, "but by the middle '60s, I wasn't getting the kind of parts I wanted, and it kind of soured me. ... But I had to go through the drug inundation before I was able to come to grips with it and realize that it had nothing to do with me, that people weren't picking on me."

He recovered in the early '80s after a 30-day treatment at the Betty Ford Center in Rancho Mirage.

"Mine was a textbook case," he said in a 1985 interview. "My life had become unmanageable because of booze and dope. Work became a strain and a struggle. Because I didn't want t o face the challenge, I simply made myself unavailable."

One role during that era of struggle did bring him an Emmy nomination: his portrayal of David O. Selznick in the TV movie "The Scarlett O'Hara War," in 1980.

His health remained vigorous, though he did get heart bypass surgery in 1994.

Curtis took a fatherly pride in daughter Jamie's success. They were estranged for a long period, then reconciled. "I understand him better now," she said, "perhaps not as a father but as a man."

He also had five other children. Daughters Kelly, also with Leigh, and Allegra, with second wife Christine Kaufmann, also became actresses. His other wives were Leslie Allen, Lisa Deutsch and Jill VandenBerg, whom he married in 1998.

He had married Janet Leigh in 1951, when they were both rising young stars; they divorced in 1963.

"Tony and I had a wonderful time together; it was an exciting, glamorous period in Hollywood," Leigh, who died in 2004, once said. "A lot of great things happened, most of all, two beautiful children."

Curtis was born Bernard Schwartz in the Bronx in 1925, the son of Hungarian Jews who had emigrated to the United States after World War I. His father, Manny Schwartz, had yearned to be an actor, but work was hard to find with his heavy accent. He settled for tailoring jobs, moving the family repeatedly as he sought work.

"I was always the new kid on the block, so I got beat up by the other kids," Curtis recalled in 1959. "I had to figure a way to avoid getting my nose broken. So I became the crazy new kid on the block."

His sidewalk histrionics helped avoid beatings and led to acting in plays at a settlement house. He also grew to love movies. "My whole culture as a boy was movies," he said. "For 11 cents, you could sit in the front row of a theater for 10 hours, which I did constantly."

After serving in the Pacific during World War II and being wounded at Guam, he returned to New Yor k and studied acting under the G.I. Bill. He appeared in summer stock theater and on the Borscht Circuit in the Catskills. Then an agent lined up an audition with a Universal-International talent scout. In 1948, at 23, he signed a seven-year contract with the studio, starting at $100 a week.

Bernie Schwartz sounded too Jewish for a movie actor, so the studio gave him a new name: Anthony Curtis, taken from his favorite novel, "Anthony Adverse," and the Anglicized name of a favorite uncle. After his eighth film, he became Tony Curtis.

The studio helped smooth the rough edges off the ambitious young actor. The last to go was his street-tinged Bronx accent, which had become a Hollywood joke.

Curtis pursued another career as an artist, creating Matisse-like still lifes with astonishing speed. "I'm a recovering alcoholic," he said in 1990 as he concluded a painting in 40 minutes in the garden of the Bel-Air Hotel. "Painting has given me such a great pleasure in li fe, helped me to recover."

He also turned to writing, producing a 1977 novel, "Kid Cody and Julie Sparrow." In 1993, he wrote "Tony Curtis: The Autobiography."


Copyright © 2010 The Associated Press
Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Sep. 30, 2010.

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Allison Dupont

March 7, 2016

Brilliant actor. Never forgotten, Rest in Peace sir.

Harry Simpson

September 29, 2014

Fair winds and following seas sailor.

Thank you for your service to this nation.

Gail Eugene

July 27, 2013

I will remember u always! You really made my childhood memorable !,

April 21, 2013

I enjoyed your films growning up in Edinburgh with my Late brother his friends and my friends also at the Gaumount picture house rest in peace from mgt

Richard Owen

March 2, 2013

I Always Enjoyed All Your Film Work. Rest In Peace, Mr. Curtis. See You On The Other Side Some Beautiful Day.

Mistletoe

September 29, 2012

Thank you for bringing light and laughter to some of my darkest hours. May your light shine brightly now and forever.

Aunt Lind

September 28, 2012

My Funny Heartthrob when I was a kid! An Angel who earned your wings!

January 8, 2011

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.

Janice Terry

December 28, 2010

To Jamie Lee Curtis and Family I'm sending you my deepest sympathy for the lost of your father. He was such a wonderful actor, very handsome and funny. I love watching his movies and he will be missed. Handsome Tony, Rest in Peace and in Paradise.

Robert Watkins

December 27, 2010

A very good and funny man. He will be missed. God Bless his family now and always.

Monica Brierley

October 26, 2010

Thank you Tony

October 26, 2010

The World's loss is Heaven's gain

Don Goodyear

October 25, 2010

Dear Tony, you were the best. You will be missed. Hey, some day we'll meet up. Talk about your life and the movies you starred in.

Patricia Moss

October 14, 2010

Dear Jamie Lee & Family -

Your Dad was the very first actor I had a crush on, as a girl, and I still watch Operation Petticoat at least twice a year. I am your age, so you know just how long I have followed his career (and yours). What a wonderful legacy he has left for us all. Please accept my sincere condolences. Patsy

Rob Right

October 11, 2010

Tony and family-- The film I knew you was the first time I'd watched, Sweet Smell of Success. I knew you had soul. And heart. God Bless you, Tony Curstis, and your loved ones (on two legs or four, fin or feather,) and we'll catch you on the flip side, my friend. God speed you on your way, One and all. Love from Robin in Colorado. You're a star, babe!

MARY ANN BOULDIN

October 10, 2010

MY SWEET ANGEL YOU WILL BE MISSED YOU GAVE US THE BEST YEARS WITH LOTS OF FUN,LOVE AND ALOT OF GREAT FEELINGS OF TOGETHERNESS FROM A VERY RESPECTED MAN. TO THE FAMILY, SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, HE IS WITH THE LORD,AMEN- MARY ANN BOULDIN * SAN ANTONIO TEXAS

Marie Benoit

October 10, 2010

We all have a little hurt in our hearts when hearing of the passing of your wonderful father Tony Curtis...many thoughts and prayers are with all of his family...my sincerest sympathies...I so much enjoy his many movies.....

georgene trewatha

October 10, 2010

what a joy to have such great parents jamie lee, the sorrow of losing a parent is hard to bare, may you find peace and contentment in memories of your youth with your father and may he rest in peace, so sorry for your loss,

October 10, 2010

What a wonderful legacy for the world to enjoy in film. During his era, movies were family entertainment and enjoyable,and worth the price of admission; much unlike today. Jamie our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. You certainly are a chip off the old block and he still lives in you and your sister. He will always be loved and missed. Much love and many blessings. In Christ, Faye Lexington SC

B. Harris

October 10, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Donna Carter

October 10, 2010

Such a handsome man and a beautiful, talented mother have produced one wonderful person, Jamie Leigh Curtis. May they share a castle in Heaven.

Michelle

October 9, 2010

An outstanding actor, loved you since I was a little girl.. RIP. I would also like to express my deepest sympathies to the family. So sorry for your loss.

Mirands

October 9, 2010

We miss you already. R.I.P.

Javier Miranda

October 9, 2010

You will be missed but you will always be with us we'll find you on tv.

Lisa Griffin

October 8, 2010

R.I.P. Tony Curtis. You were an awesome actor. You will be missed.

Diane FitzGibbon

October 8, 2010

I met Tony when he was at the Golden Gate Theatre in San Francisco. I waited by the stage door not knowing what to expect, yet excited I might meet a legend! He came out and apologized for having us wait! He was so sweet, called me darling (called all the ladies "darling"), even talked to an elderly lady on the cell phone. He made me feel like I was the most important person around. What a charming gentleman. My prayers go out to his family and friends.

Van

October 7, 2010

I love me some Tony Curtis. I grew up on his movies. Always enjoyed them. Had often thought of why they have not been shown lately.

Just a Fan

October 7, 2010

To the family, keep only the good memories.
"The Prince Who Was a Thief" stole a lot of hearts in the early fifties.

Toni Costanzo Silletta

October 7, 2010

Our Deepest Sympathy At The Loss Of Mr. Tony Curtis. In God's Gentle Hands He Rests

uleshu tuck

October 7, 2010

Im very sorry for the lost of him i hope his family take it slowly and be brave for him cause god put him in a better place

carol erickson

October 7, 2010

I was born in '38 so by 1950, was going to the movies and Anthony Curtis was my favorite movie star.....yes, because he was so handsome....I am glad he reconciled with his daughter, Jamey Lee Curtis after his estrangement from her. It is always a very good thing for everybody. I pray the family will remember the good things they shared together.

Barbara Wagner

October 6, 2010

I really loved Tony Curtis, I thought he was a wonderful actor. I want to let the Curtis family Know Iam so sorry for the death of their love one. I will keep them in my prayers.

SHERI BENHAM

October 6, 2010

I WANT TO PASS ON MY SYMPATHY TO THE CURTIS FAMILY. I THOUGHT TONY CURTIS WAS A GREAT AND HANDSOME ACTOR.
I WAS BORN IN THE 50'S. MY DAD TRIED TO LOOK LIKE HIM. SO HANDSOME, AND SUCH A GREAT DRESSER IN HIS MOVIES. I AM JEWISH JUST LIKE TONY WAS. I READ HIS BOOKS, AND I READ ABOUT THE HORSE REFUGE. SUCH A WONDERFUL MAN! MY CONDOLANCES TO ALL THE CURTIS FAMILY.

ELTON COPELAND

October 6, 2010

I GREW UP WATCHING ALL HIS MOVIES. THERE WILL BE NO ONE LIKE HIM. THE BEST ACTOR THE WORLD COULD HAVE THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR TALENT AND PERSONALITY. TO THE HIS FAMILY HEAVEN IS A BETTER PLACE NOW THAT HE IS THERE. YOU ALL HAD A SPECIAL GUY. CHERISH THOSE MEMORIES

ELTON COPELAND

October 6, 2010

I GREW UP WATCHING HIS MOVIES.I THINK HE WAS THE BEST ACTOR. INDEED THE WORLD WILL MISS HIS TALENT AND PERSONALITY. TO HIS FAMILY YOU HAD SOMEONE SPECIAL. HOLD ON TO ALL THOSE MEMORIES. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL DURING THIS TIME. WHAT A GLORIOUS TIME TO BE IN HEAVEN

vickie

October 6, 2010

tony curtis has a fond place in my childhood memories..my parents took us to see every tony curtis movie...he will be missed...

October 6, 2010

just wish to pass on my condolences to the family of tony curtis. great great actor. hard to pick my favorite. i lost my father in 1979 and it doesn't mean i don't think about his teachings every day.

Debbie Merritt

October 6, 2010

Jamie Lee, I'm so sorry for the loss of your DAD. He was a great actor, I enjoyed his movies very much. He was a very talented, handsome man and he will be missed by all... Hold on to your memories of him and they will help you through this sad time.

October 6, 2010

Jamie Lee--I am sorry for your loss; your father I'm sure is very proud of the daughter he's raised, that we love! I know my sisters had a big crush on your dad--now I know why! God bless you, and may cherished memories help ease your sorrow...Take care,

christopher mcpeck

October 6, 2010

i would just like to say iam sorry , iknow what its like , i lost my father back in 1996 , there never a day i dont think of him ,,,,sorry

Loreen Reed

October 6, 2010

Curtis Family,

Sorry to hear about your great loss. My sister and I loved Tony Curtis, we thought he was the most handsome man growing up. What fond memories. May knowing that others care give you a measure of comfort. May,the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who see your tears and pain of heart strenghten you all to endure. He is healing the brokenhearted ones,
And is binding up their painful spots

Adrian & Tish Alcala

October 6, 2010

Jamie Lee, your father was a wonderful actor on the screen and I am sure a better father in real life. May the memories you hold of him bring an everlasting peace to your heart. God Bless you Mr Curtis and by the way, you always had gorgeous hair.

Kirk Willis

October 6, 2010

Rest in Peace Mr. Curtis you were one of the best. You entertained lots of people, now it's time for you to be entertained by the Heavenly Host. God Bless you.

October 6, 2010

thank you Mr. Tony Curtis for the hours and hours of enjoyment and entertainment you gave us all.
and my deepest sympathy to all your family ..

Bethany and Margie and Jan Phillips

October 6, 2010

god bless you all we know that he is with the lord

Debra Hilliard

October 6, 2010

I am sorry to hear about your passing,but you are in a much better place. I remember you for your short role on Roseanne as Beverly's ballroom dance teacher. I know your career was long and memorable. My sympathy to you Jamie Lee. Time will go on and days will pass.And even though it is hard you will get through it. Love Debra Hilliard

Mary Y. Sorola

October 5, 2010

My condolences to the family from Houston, Texas. My partner was told he looked like Tony Curtis when he was young. God blessed Mr.Curtis with a long life.

James Flattery

October 5, 2010

Thnks for all of the great enjoyment I got by attending you great movies. You made me lugh and you made me cry. Job well done receive your just rewards.Gone but not forgotten A fan James W Flattery

October 5, 2010

To The Family,

For years enjoyed Tony Curtis Movies and
Television Stint on Vegas (Robert Urich)
Best loved Flicks: OPERATION PETTICOAT
Great Race, Captain Newman MD
Some Like It Hot
Look forward to TCM Honoring Him!
To Jamie Lee -
Papa was handsome,talented, gifted actor - We will miss the likes of him

Darla Hammond Williams

October 5, 2010

Curtis Family,
I am 50 years old and my favorite movies will always be Good Bye Charlie,The Great Race and Houdini. He was a great man. it is too bad we wait till someone is gone to tell them how much they were loved. God Bless

TITO CAMARENA

October 5, 2010

REST IN PEACE, TONY, THANKS FOR YOURS WONDERFOUL MEMORIES, JAMIE LEE, YOUR PATHER WAS GREAT.

October 5, 2010

Tony - I will always remember your coming to my table at Puck's resturant in BH to wish me happy B-D. Karyn

October 5, 2010

To the Family,

Be uplifted, be joyful for he's at peace.
When the Lord calls you - you will answer and be as a child running to your father with a smile.

So please remember the good times and the love. Love is the key and will overcome any pain you feel.

I pray for family and may love heal your hurt. And it will...

Kay Brown

October 5, 2010

To the family. May one of the greatest and only one of kind rest in peace. God Bless you all.

Amy, SC

October 5, 2010

God Bless you, Tony. Thanks for making me smile while I was growing up with all the great funny movies you made. "The Vikings" was still one of my favorite movies.
But more than anything, I salute you as a WWII Veteran for serving our country in the Navy. Most people don't know that you were on a ship in Tokyo Bay the day the Japanese signed the surrender terms to end WWII.It must have been a sight. God Bless you and all the sailors and soldiers from WWII. We will miss you.

Montgomery

October 5, 2010

Thanks for the memories, rest in peace, great actor........

D Lind

October 5, 2010

Jamie Lee.. and family. I can remember growing up and my mom watching movies like "the great Race" and Some like it hot.. Your father will be remembered always,

alaine peters

October 5, 2010

What A Beautiful Man! They broke the mold when you were made-I can still hear your voice & see your smile! You will be missed But Never Forgotten-You left left us with your Whit & smile that will last an Eternity! RIP-My prayers go out to Jamie & his wife I just Hope You Never Forget How Loved He Was!

Veronique Reine

October 5, 2010

To Jamie,
So sorry for your loss. I was and always is a Great Person.
Fans forever -since I was a little girl-.
I lost my father too and we watched all movies with Mr Curtis. Now they are together in the paradise.
God bless,

Susan Johnson

October 5, 2010

I believe in a resurrection where all will be restored as they were in their prime. That's good news for Tony Curtis who is the most beautiful man who ever walked this earth. Take heart. We will all see him again. God is in His Heaven, all is right with the world.

Wayne Zitkus

October 5, 2010

I remember seeing Tony Curtis in "Some Like It Hot" at a drive-in theater in Parsippany, NJ in 1960. His movies are part of my childhood memories.

Bruce Owen

October 5, 2010

Some Like It Hot...The Great Race...both among my all-time favorites. Thanks, Tony, for all those great moments.

October 5, 2010

My prayers are with the Curtis family. I have seen many of Tony's films, he will be missed by many. Donna S. Whitney Point, New York

Cathy Christensen

October 5, 2010

another good one gone but not forgotten, my condolences to the Curtis family...

dominic latini

October 5, 2010

jamie lee sorry for the loss of your father. he will be missed. remember the great race &some like it hot. two of the alltime great movies. god bless!

Earlie Alford

October 5, 2010

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.

A GIBBS

October 5, 2010

TO JAMIE AND FAMILY SOO SORRY FOR THE LOST OF YOUR DAD, HE WAS A GREAT ACTOR AND WILL BE MISSED..JUST KNOW GOD HAS HIM NOW RESTING IN PEACE.. MAY YOU FIND COMFORT IN REMEMBERING ALL THE GOOD TIMES, HE HAD A WONDERFUL LIFE. GOD BLESS.

theresa adams

October 5, 2010

I just got done reading the Janet Leigh book there really was a Hollywood last week and was taken aback that this week mr Curtis is gone What a handsome talented man
Ms Leigh-Brandt loved Tony and what a beautiful and talented family they have
Theresa M Adams
Humboldt County Calif

Laura Kitchens

October 5, 2010

So very sorry for your loss, the legend that he is will keep him alive forever in out hearts.

Susan

October 5, 2010

I had just watched Jamie last wk on the Today Show talking about her book and her dad. I laughed so hard when she told the story about her calling him, pretending to be him.. She was a joy to watch that day. What a difference a week will make in your life. I'm 55 and do remember watching all of Tonys' films and what a wonderful actor he was. My heart goes out to the family. My what a handsome man he was.

BARB R.

October 5, 2010

JAMIE LEE.
SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR WONDERFUL DAD.

Dannie Dozier

October 5, 2010

R.I.P. Tony

Kathy Hicken

October 5, 2010

Very Sorry for your loss. It is hard to lose the ones we love. Just remember our loved ones live on in our hearts and memeories.

JIM MINNEAR

October 5, 2010

VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. GREAT FATHER-GREAT SON-GREAT BROTHER-. GREAT PERSON.
FAN FOR-EVER.
GOD BLESS

Mary Regina Mechelli

October 5, 2010

Hollywood has lost a great actor. I loved
all of your movies. My sympathy to the
Curtis family from Pittsburgh, Pa. home
of another great actor Jimmy Stewart.

jason miller

October 5, 2010

Very soory for your lost

K. Henderson

October 5, 2010

I am so sorry for your great loss. I grow up watchting Mr. Curtis. I hope your memeories will give you the needed support now and the days to come. Also comfoting are the words of the Holy Writing "He will swallow up death forever."

Janet Briggs

October 5, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Barbara G

October 5, 2010

To All HIs Children,
We are all made up of our experiences and I'm sure he did the best he could at the time. I grew up watching his movies Sunday afternoons and enjoyed all. He still had his comedic timing when I saw him last on Roseanne. Thanks for sharing him throughout your lives.

Barbara

FAN No 1

October 5, 2010

What a Star! Great Actor! One of the Best Hollywood People Ever!

Mr. Curtis, All the best to your family and fans around the world.

Blessings,

FAYE AVANTS

October 5, 2010

MY HEART GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY AND MY PRAYS WILL BE WITH YOU ALL GOD BLESS AND MAY PEACE WITH YOU ALL REST IN PEACE

Pinky Link

October 4, 2010

Tony, Never forget all the wonderful
times we all shared hanging out at the
studio and vegas....

Thomas Larson

October 4, 2010

I met a relative of tonies when I was in japan in 1952 he looked just like tony I have a picture of us.

DENNIS STIFFLER, USN(RET)

October 4, 2010

OPERATION PETTICOAT....THE PINK SUBMARINE...THAT IS THE TONY CURTIS THAT I ENJOYED. HIS INSPIRATION LED ME TO A CAREER IN U.S. NAVY SUBMARINES. MAY GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY IN A WAY THAT WE ALL KNOW...WITH LOVE.

Ann

October 4, 2010

I cut my movie-viewing teeth on Tony Curtis. My heartfelt thanks to Tony and my most sincere condolences to his family. My heart is aching too, but at least he left behind all those wonderful movies that I'll be sure to watch again and again. He may have passed out of this life, but his talent lives on...I hope his family can take some small comfort from that during their time of grief.

L Carr

October 4, 2010

My deepest sympathy to Tony Curtis' loved ones. He was a great actor and proved accountability turns one life into one to be proud. May the Lord receive him and bless his family during this time.

Abby Greer

October 4, 2010

Dear Jamie Lee Curtis,
I am so sorry for the loss of your father. He was a great person and he will be missed by everyone who knew him.

Becky

October 4, 2010

Tony - Thanks for the memories! We were so blessed to have you. You were truly a talented beautiful man. Will miss you! To his family - may God comfort you at this sad time. So sorry for your loss.

October 4, 2010

My heart goes out to the family. Tony Curtis, was a wonderful actor. Loved his movies and he will be miss by all his fan and family. Thanks for sharing your talent with all of us. Beth MacArthur Riverside, CA

Richard

October 4, 2010

Rest in peace Mr Curtis

doug/Liz matthews

October 4, 2010

ty for sharing such a fine talented Gifted Bright Star of our time. You will always be remembered and may God always bless your family. Rest well

Frankie Nunez

October 4, 2010

My deepest sympathy to the family. I grew up with Tony Curtis and had a crush on him as so many other women did! I always admired him and am grateful to be able to still watch him today. He left us his legacy. I will miss him, but he is in a far much more beautiful place.

October 4, 2010

Mr. Curtis, you will be missed greatly by your fans around the world.
May you find heaven a great and joyous home. With all the other great actors up there, you will be very busy getting reaquainted.
My sympathy and prayers go out to you family. May God bless you.
(Daniel S. Plas, Hope Mills, NC)

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