Actor Bruno Kirby Dies at 57

Bruno KirbyLOS ANGELES (AP) -- Bruno Kirby, a veteran character actor who costarred in "When Harry Met Sally," "City Slickers" and many other films, has died at age 57, his wife said Tuesday.

Kirby died Monday in Los Angeles from complications related to leukemia, according to a statement from his wife, Lynn Sellers. He had recently been diagnosed with the disease.

"We are incredibly grateful for the outpouring of support we have received from Bruno's fans and colleagues who have admired and respected his work over the past 30 years," his wife said. "Bruno's spirit will continue to live on not only in his rich body of film and television work but also through the lives of individuals he has touched throughout his life."

Kirby was perhaps best known for his roles opposite Billy Crystal in 1989's "When Harry Met Sally" and 1991's "City Slickers."

Other film credits included "Good Morning, Vietnam," "The Godfather: Part II" and "Donnie Brasco." More recently, he played Phil Rubenstein on the HBO series "Entourage."

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1. May His Soul Rest In Peace.

Posted at 10:03PM on Aug 15th 2006 by Charena

2. How sad! Bless his family!

Posted at 10:04PM on Aug 15th 2006 by Valerie Grant

3. It's so sad to see true Hollywood class leave us too soon. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.

Posted at 10:05PM on Aug 15th 2006 by kathleen

4. That is so sad, he was a funny guy... :(

Posted at 10:08PM on Aug 15th 2006 by Keith L. Dick

5. My deepest heartfelt condolences go out to Bruno Kirby's family in this difficult time of sorrow.

Posted at 10:09PM on Aug 15th 2006 by Joe

6. GOD BLESS YOU, BRUNO!
AND THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES.....

Posted at 10:15PM on Aug 15th 2006 by One who knows

7. Bruno was awesome! What a terrible loss... deepest sympathy for the family.

Posted at 10:16PM on Aug 15th 2006 by Johnny B

8. He was a talented actor and seemed like a genuinely nice guy. Fifty-seven is too young to die. I will say a prayer for him and his family.

Posted at 10:18PM on Aug 15th 2006 by Murph

9. well that sucks...a nice guy and a terrific actor..he will be missed..

Posted at 10:23PM on Aug 15th 2006 by jackie

10. I'm really sorry to hear the passing of Bruno Kirby. I enjoyed Bruno's acting in "When Harry Met Sally" very much. Having cancer myself, I understand that each day is precious. My prayers and heartfelt symphaties to the Kirby family.

Posted at 10:28PM on Aug 15th 2006 by AG

11. Always had a little crush on him. Loved his work. Truly funny. I'm sad he won't be around to give us any more of himself as an actor.

Posted at 10:31PM on Aug 15th 2006 by K.C.

12. Bruno in Godfather II was awesome. He spoke in Italian all the way through.
I was amazed since I saw Godfather II after Slickers.

My condolences to his family.

Posted at 10:32PM on Aug 15th 2006 by jolia

13. How sad!

Posted at 10:52PM on Aug 15th 2006 by S

14. I'm sorry to see him pass. I always liked the roles he played. He was a very memorable actor. He will be missed

Posted at 10:53PM on Aug 15th 2006 by effie

15. Rest in Peace, you great character actor!

Posted at 11:49PM on Aug 15th 2006 by Alix

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