The Beatles Bible - Topic: Victor Spinetti dies aged 82

JojosCoolCherryCream on Victor Spinetti dies aged 82

Sat, 23 Jun 2012 10:03:22 +0100

That's very sad to hear that he's passed away. My love to his family. He truly was a great and talented actor. He always made me laugh in The Beatles' films. Sad that he had to leave us. He will forever hold a place in my heart.

Joe on Victor Spinetti dies aged 82

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 19:24:08 +0100

According to the Welsh press, in the cancer wards and hospices he was in he'd go around telling stories to all the patients, cheering them up. He was a true performer that couldn't stop giving. I wish I'd met him - he was being treated for a while not far from where I live (not that I'd have bothered him or anything).

This is being shown on BBC One Wales tomorrow night, and features Paul McCartney. It'll be on iPlayer afterwards, though I'm not sure of the international availability. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0116svk

mithveaen on Victor Spinetti dies aged 82

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 16:36:05 +0100

That's really so sad. My condolences to his family.

Zig on Victor Spinetti dies aged 82

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 16:21:36 +0100

Joe said
I was just phoned up by a BBC journalist I know. "We're writing about Victor Spinetti and we need a Beatles expert." Great! I'm going to be quoted. "And we were wondering if you could suggest anyone." Bah. I told them to give Richard Lester a ring.

Victor Spinetti would have loved that!

In addition, there has to be a plot joke here somewhere (I see it all now. It's a plot...a plot.)

To me, he was ...

Joe on Victor Spinetti dies aged 82

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 13:18:37 +0100

Yes. And he played bigger roles than Mal.

I was just phoned up by a BBC journalist I know. "We're writing about Victor Spinetti and we need a Beatles expert." Great! I'm going to be quoted. "And we were wondering if you could suggest anyone." Bah. I told them to give Richard Lester a ring.

meanmistermustard on Victor Spinetti dies aged 82

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 13:03:39 +0100

Sad news indeed. A very funny and talented actor.

Outside of The Beatles and Mal didnt he appear in most beatles films above anyone else?

Joe on Victor Spinetti dies aged 82

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 12:45:55 +0100

I heard about this before the BBC reported it. He died here in Wales.

Victor Spinetti profile and pics (with The Beatles): http://www.beatlesbible.com/pe.....-spinetti/

kelicopter on Victor Spinetti dies aged 82

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 12:35:57 +0100

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-w.....s-18148017

Sad to hear that the actor in A Hard Day's Night, Help! and Magical Mystery Tour has passed away.
RIP