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Peter Boyle Dead at 71

Posted Dec 13th 2006 11:59AM by TMZ Staff

Peter BoyleActor Peter Boyle, most recently seen as the father on "Everybody Loves Raymond," died at New York Presbyterian Hospital, his publicist said today. He had been suffering from multiple myeloma and heart disease.

Boyle was nominated for seven Emmys for his work as Frank Barone on the hit CBS show, but never won. He won an Emmy in 1996 for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for an appearance on "The X Files." He most recently appeared in the Christmas comedy "The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause" playing Father Time.

According to IMDB, John Lennon was the best man at his wedding back in 1977. He is survived by his wife Loraine and two daughters, Lucy and Amy.

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46. Are you serious, Special-K? What a moron...maybe your mama never told you, but just because people have the same last name does NOT mean they are related! Idiot...

Posted at 4:10PM on Dec 13th 2006 by ManBearPig Hunter

47. Ummm Special K, Lara is not his daughter. They merely have the same last name-DUH

We'll miss ya big guy

Posted at 4:10PM on Dec 13th 2006 by Dede

48. who the hell cares about this jerk-off!! so what, he died. big freaking deal. we're all going there anyhow, so save your drama when you see them after you die too. this guy was joke; he wasn't funny at all.

Posted at 4:02PM on Dec 13th 2006 by who the hell cares about this moron!

49. Only he could pull Racist comments with panache and not malice, Show us that o people from different age group have opinions right or wrong..only he could represent his generation with pride,humor and not pity. Only he could play a father in law saying all those lines and still come out so lovable. Just last night I was laughing at my fav line"what competition in hell did i win" watching a rerun. God bless you.

Posted at 4:19PM on Dec 13th 2006 by East India.

50. Sad! He was one funny dude and will be missed!

Posted at 4:08PM on Dec 13th 2006 by Jacki

51. lol You were lucky that you made it through the entire run of ELR, Petey my boy! ;-)

Posted at 6:00PM on Dec 13th 2006 by pardonmytw*t

52. Post #43 is disgraceful and uncalled for. Peter Boyle was one of the most talented sitcom actors as well as a comedic movie and dramatic actor.
May he be welcomed at the pearly gates by the likes of Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau as well as so many others. A true gentleman and so respected by his peers. RIP Peter.

Posted at 4:37PM on Dec 13th 2006 by Karen

53. Hey "who the hell cares" - thanks for your comment, you pus-filled blister on the ass of humanity. What's a matter, did your welfare check not come today, so you've got to spew venom in some anonymous forum? You know, I hear McDonald's is always hiring, but you probably can't pass the drug test.

You're right, we're all going - and hopefully you're going sooner than later. Here's hoping you get hit by a bus today!

Posted at 4:13PM on Dec 13th 2006 by ManBearPig Hunter

54. Hey "who the hell cares" - thanks for your comment, you pus-filled blister on the ass of humanity. What's a matter, did your welfare check not come today, so you've got to spew venom in some anonymous forum? You know, I hear McDonald's is always hiring, but you probably can't pass the drug test.

You're right, we're all going - and hopefully you're going sooner than later. Here's hoping you get hit by a bus today!

Posted at 4:15PM on Dec 13th 2006 by ManBearPig Hunter

55. Very sad news. He was an intelligent,classy ,talented man
who will be missed. My condolences to his family.

Sam

Posted at 5:17PM on Dec 13th 2006 by sam

56. NO!!!!
Awwwwwww man, he was the one that helped made "Everybody Loves Raymond" worth watching, he was one of the funniest actors around!!!! He will be missed....RIP =(

Posted at 5:50PM on Dec 13th 2006 by Message In A Bottle

57. I will miss Peter's humor and his comedic style which is a rarity these days. He was truly a gem and we as fans are lucky that he will still make us smile and laugh on tv for many years to come. My condolences and prayers to his family.

Posted at 7:33PM on Dec 13th 2006 by Redd2Go2

58. Rest in Peace Mr. Boyle! I am watching Larry King Live with a very nice tribute to this talented gentleman.

I am not sure how many of you are familiar with multiple myeloma. I had never heard of it until my now 64 year old husband was diagnosed with IgG MM in the summer of 2004. It is a very painful form of cancer and the meds are very hard to tolerate....many folks cannot work. It is a constant race against trying to get the cancer "numbers" down, adjusting the meds, and praying things stay status quo for as long as possible. Very difficult for the patient and sad for a family to watch this happening!

Posted at 9:37PM on Dec 13th 2006 by Grandma of 4

59. "fire is your friend." "grrrrrrrrrrrrrr." loved him. he and madeline kahn were in a class by themselves.

Posted at 9:25AM on Dec 14th 2006 by sean

60. Not many people know that he was a monk for four years. Imagine , a man that funny in a monestary. He was a great talent. We are not too slowly losing all the old time actors. Peter, you made me laugh...and that was enough for me. God Speed...

Posted at 3:59AM on Dec 14th 2006 by Rick

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