DragonSinger Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/robert-guillaume-dead-dies-benson-1202598171/ "Emmy Award-winning actor Robert Guillaume, best known as the title character in the TV sitcom “Benson,” died Tuesday. He was 89. His wife Donna Brown Guillaume told the Associated Press he died at their Los Angeles home of complications of prostate cancer. Guillaume often played acerbic, dry-witted, but ultimately lovable characters like the butler Benson Du Bois, which he created on the 1977 series “Soap,” before his character was spun off in 1979. Guillaume won Emmys both for “Soap” (as supporting actor) and “Benson” (as lead actor). He was also known as the the voice of Rafiki in “The Lion King,” for which he also won a Grammy for a spoken word recording." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuggnificent Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 noooo rip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katt_goddess Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 I saw that on the news earlier. He lived a long and fruitful life but it still sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
André Toulon Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 Well damn.....I may watch me some Benson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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scoobdog Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 Sad news. He was one of the few television actors that was relatable across color lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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