Columbo Star Peter Falk is Dead: Wings of Desire, Husbands, Princess Bride Are Must-See Films

by Anne Thompson
June 24, 2011 5:45 AM
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Tony-winning New Yorker Peter Falk, who has died at age 83 after suffering from Alzheimers, was beloved for his long-running Emmy-winning TV role as Columbo. But he also memorably starred in Wim Wenders' exquisite Wings of Desire, long-time collaborator John Cassavetes' 1970 drama Husbands and such comedies as The In-Laws, opposite Alan Arkin. He was Oscar-nominated for supporting roles in the 60s' Pocketful of Miracles and Murder, Inc.

Here's Variety and the NYT. Below are ABC News and film clips as well as a Cassavetes/Ben Gazzara/Falk visit to the Dick Cavett Show and a recent interview about his memoir.