Peter Falk Runs Amok -- Refuses Help and Comb

Columbo's got a new mystery to solve -- what the hell's up with Peter Falk?

Police were called to the scene in Beverly Hills yesterday after onlookers saw the 80-year-old actor flapping around, looking disheveled, and seemingly in need of assistance.

Sources saw Falk come out of a building and attempt to make his way across the street to a bank. Along the way, he was nearly run over by a car. When the police arrived, the glass-eyed TV detective refused their help and was let go.

Calls to Falk's rep were not returned.



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46. I think he was just acting gooffy and putting on a show for the camera's. He looks pretty ok until he or they got close.
He's 80 yrs old and still getting around taking care of his own business and dancing...pretty good. He's 80! What do you want him to look like? We all have sloppy days i guess.

Posted at 11:00PM on Apr 23rd 2008 by js

47. Every reader who has lost or is currently caring for a family member with Alzheimer's or dementia must have surely cringed with familiarity after reading this tale. My hope is that one comment suggesting a medication switch is in order is correct. Is this celebrity news? Absolutely. I have TMZ's back on that. However, a tiny amount of sensitivity seems in order. This story doesn't just hurt Mr. Falk and his family, but every person who has had this tragic theif play a hand in their family.

Posted at 11:26PM on Apr 23rd 2008 by kerry

48. I am normally a fan of making fun of celebrities, hence my "name", however, I find this a little sad. Let's leave Mr. Falk alone, and continue to make fun of dumb ass attention whores like Heidi Montag, Amy Winehouse, J-LO, Paris, Britney, wow, I could go on for days.......

Posted at 11:33AM on Apr 24th 2008 by ilovecelebritycrap

49. I don't believe this happening! I hate that kind of media that make sensationalism and outrageous interviews only to demoralize the image actors and directors. My God he has 80 years old, but is just very fine!
This is a great disrespect with a great actor like Peter Falk. I saw a few weeks ago the movie "Next", with Nicolas Cage and Falk, and he is very good.
I just finished to watch "Murder, A Self Portrait", a Columbo movie from the late 80's when I saw this sad notice. This is garbage!

Posted at 4:33PM on Apr 28th 2008 by Fabricio

50. For goodness'sake! Don't you TMZ folks have something better to do than to pay the shutter-bugs to harass our famous senior citizens? All I can say is that I am glad I am not famous and have to worry about this ever happening to me out in public. Please do us a favor and remove the photos of Peter Falk from the TMZ website and leave him and his family in peace.

Posted at 4:28PM on Apr 28th 2008 by BJ

51. I agree with some of the prevous comments. Sensationalizing whatever happended is in poor taste. Peter Falk is a great actor with a proud and impressive history. I can think of no one who has brought more entertainment joy to my family. In light monments, my father still mimicks Columbo. Im dark times our family is watching my Grandma suffer through Alzheimers. To make fun of a man who tried to draw attention to cure for one of our nation's worst diseases ,in his time, of need is deplorable. PLEASE REMOVE THIS PHOTO.

Posted at 9:45AM on Jun 8th 2008 by Beth

52. If anyone on here talks bad about Peter Falk( Columbo) should really be ashamed of themself. First of all i believe someone set him up. And for you Judi to say ( i dont think he wanted any help) you look sad. Columbo was not a great show it (IS) a great show, where the famous all started out. So he paved the way for many. And for TMZ to stoop soooo low, i have no respect for you at all, and to be honest how desprate could you really be to make a old man look so bad. Tristania i agree with you , you are on the right page. TMZ all li have to say is if you really want a real critic hit me up and i will give you some real feedback , buttttt what you did here on Peter Falk , was dowm right sad and you loose all crediability .
you be cool .
Smooches

Posted at 8:06PM on Jun 27th 2008 by DivaWtClass

53. This is Catherine Falk, his daughter wanting to tell you that my father has entertained millions for over thirty years and deserves more respect then being smeared on your web site for personal gain and humiliation.. My father is an elder like all of your own fathers and with age comes dementia and other progressive diseases and we all need to show some humility and respect for the elder community.. making fun of people in times of sickness and vulnerability is a sad way to live and I can't believe for a second any viewer in their right mind feels that these pictures are fun or entertaining.. want to thank your viewers for their kind words of my father and for their shock of the amusement your company puts forth in humiliating others for personal and financial gain.. we all have one thing in common-we have a father and we have aging parents and my father deserves more respect then what has been portrayed of him to your amusement! THANK YOU TO THE VIEWERS COMMENTS for your support and positive comments about my dad, Be well

Posted at 4:51PM on Jun 30th 2008 by catherine falk

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