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Stephen Vanover
March 6, 2025
I really don't want to come off as absurd, but 4 1/2 years later, I think of you all the time... words cannot express how I feel... I wish I could describe it. You lived a life that I can only dream of. My life feels substandard and I'm nothing compared to you. Your talents were beyond what I know and yet you impacted me at an early age (1981) and continue to do so even to this day now that I'm in my 50s. You impacted the world in ways I cannot even fathom... an author, a writer, an actor, a director, an entertainer, a musician, a vocalist, a Free Mason Grand Steward... speaking 4 or 5 languages...you did it all! You were what's best in men from what I know and feel. I so wish I could have met you, could have spent an evening listening to you in person, interacting with you, expressing how much I look up to you. You were a complete human being to me even with your flaws which were seemingly few and far between. You left the living too early and your passing impacts me to this day. Even though I'm nothing compared to you, you influence me. When I sing, I think of you. When I run on the beach, I think of you (I started doing that in my teens inspired by... well, you know). When I think about learning to play an instrument, I think of you. When I think of learning another language, I think of you. You never knew me, but I loved you for who you were and what you are in my life today. I pray that in the life after I will finally give you a hug, kiss you on your cheek and tell you how I feel... but you may already know. :-)
Joe Kearney
September 16, 2024
He ran them off their feet!
He left a lasting legacy with my all time favorite movie. RIP Ben Cross
Samantha Collins
May 28, 2021
Thank you and I hope that as you start your new trip that you know how much you were loved and thought of.
Tony
September 25, 2020
To the family, many, many friends, colleagues and fans of this wonderful actor Mr. Ben Cross fine comfort with you during this difficult time in your lives. We hope many of the encouraging words and thoughts on this site comforts you during this difficult time also. We enjoyed many of the movies he starred in. May you find comfort in your wealth of fond memories together. May Almighty God in the Heavens comfort your hearts with peace and loving kindness as you cope with this precious loss in your lives.
September 7, 2020
My deepest condolences to the family. May you find comfort in your treasured memories of Your loved one and May God continue to comfort you in the days, months and years ahead.
Dennis Ferrara
August 25, 2020
A total brilliant and gifted actor on both stage and screen! RIP, Ben; thank goodness for your several wonderful films; posterity will have the opportunity in seeing and studying for future film buffs of this superb actors legacy!
FMP Pride
August 24, 2020
GOD SPEED MR. CROSS MAY U REST IN PEACE. SAY HELLO TO HEAVEN.
August 24, 2020
My deepest condolences to the Cross family. What a talented man. May the peace of God that surpasses all understanding be yours at this most difficult time.
August 23, 2020
My condolences.
LaChele R Caver
August 22, 2020
Thank you, Ben. Just, Thank you.
August 20, 2020
One of my favorite movies, Chariots of Fire. Mr. Ben was
wonderful in it. The music
beautiful..I learned to play it on
the piano. Company always request it. This is for you Mr
Ben, I'm going to play it now as you enjoy your way to Heaven.
Run fast, the Lord is waiting.
RIP. I will miss your great talent.
Can you hear the music?
A big fan, Ebby
August 20, 2020
Our deepest condolences to the family. We pray that God continues to strengthen and comfort you all during this extremely difficult time.
BRY
August 20, 2020
Please accept my sincere condolences to the Cross Family, May the Almighty God in the Heavens comfort your grieving hearts with His peace and loving kindness as you cope in Gods strength as each day passes by.
Mary
August 20, 2020
My sincere condolences to the family and loved ones for your loss. Ben entertained many in two great films, “Chariots of Fire” and “Star Trek” and will be missed. At this sad time, may the God of tender mercies comfort you and memories of Ben remain with you always.
David P Call
August 19, 2020
I send my condolences to his friends and his family there's a fine actor and a great person in our community may he rest in peace David call
John Yogis
August 19, 2020
Very saddened to learn of Mr. Cross's passing. In addition to his film and television work I was very pleased to have been in London to see him live with Charlton Heston in "The Caine Mutiny Court Martial" at the Queen's Theatre in the mid 1980s. I obtained a poster which I had framed and it hangs proudly in my entertainment room. I extend my sincere condolences to Mr. Cross's family and friends and many fans around the world.
Sincerely, John Yogis, Q.C., Halifax, N.S., Canada.
Harry Simpson
August 19, 2020
Godspeed Ben, and thank you for sharing a part of your life with us, and the wonderful film and TV memories.
Perry Templin
August 19, 2020
I don't think I seen about that he played Barnabas Collins on the new Dark Shadows
As this is what I best remember Ben for I felt he did an excellent performance on that
A great lost for everyone God Bless Ben
JE Sowell
August 19, 2020
Ben Cross was a very gifted performer. Condolences to his family, friends and fans. He will be remembered.
Debbe Butler
August 19, 2020
One of kind great actor and singer. Loved him and he will be missed. Rest in peace, Ben.
Darren Stewart
August 19, 2020
My condolences to the Cross family and friends. I never had the opportunity to meet Mr. Cross, but I enjoyed watching his movies.
Rest In Peace.
Jan Deer
August 19, 2020
May the memories carry you through this very difficult time.My condolences to the family. May God fulfill his promise of binding up the brokenhearted. (Isa 61:1.)
Simone Taylor
August 18, 2020
Please except my deepest sympathies to you and your family at this time of grieving
August 18, 2020
RIP Ben, great actor and great fun...best and kindest thoughts to your family
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