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Ian Abercrombie (John Whitley) 1934-2012
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 4:27 pm
by Lilly
Sadly, Ian Abercromibie, who played John Whitley in "Sleeping Beauty," has passed away at the age of 77.
http://www.tvguide.com/News/Ian-Abercro ... 42545.aspx

Re: Ian Abercrombie (John Whitley)
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 4:37 pm
by francis

He was a great villain who was sympathetic because he lost his daughter.
Rest in peace, Mr. Abercrombie.
Re: Ian Abercrombie (John Whitley) 1934-2012
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 5:18 pm
by librarian_7
He will be remembered. And missed.
Lucky
Re: Ian Abercrombie (John Whitley) 1934-2012
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 8:00 pm
by wondergirl9847
I was just about to post about this, but saw the thread. I remember him first as Mr. Pitt from Seinfeld, then our own John Whitley, who lost his daughter and wanted revenge.
RIP Mr. Abercrombie. Thanks for being a part of our Moonlight Kingdom.

Re: Ian Abercrombie (John Whitley) 1934-2012
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 8:06 pm
by allegrita
I'm very sad to learn that he has passed away.

I loved his performance in Sleeping Beauty. He made us
believe in John Whitley. He brought him to life as much more than a cardboard adversary for Mick, Beth, and Josef. We understood Whitley's fury and grief over losing his daughter, and also his autocratic nature.
Rest in peace, Mr. Abercrombie.

Re: Ian Abercrombie (John Whitley) 1934-2012
Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 12:07 am
by r1015bill
I suppose it's a tribute to his acting skill that I figured he had already died. After all, he looked so ill in SB.
Looking at his imdb, he has alot of acting credits. A life well lived.
Re: Ian Abercrombie (John Whitley) 1934-2012
Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 12:44 am
by Lilly
I'm unexpectedly affected by this loss.
I couldn't quite put it into words earlier. It's not as though I've been a great follower of Mr. Abercrombie's work -- I've actually only seen him in
Moonlight, as far as I know. But, he left an undeniable impact on me as John Whitley. I guess the thing is ...he's the first ML actor we've lost. That makes me incredibly sad.

Re: Ian Abercrombie (John Whitley) 1934-2012
Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 1:23 am
by allegrita

Me too.