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Danny Aiello Died

Pearlee — Fri, 13 Dec 2019 19:45:54 GMT

"Danny Aiello, whose roles in The Godfather Part II, Moonstruck and Spike Lee’s Do the Right Thing made him one of the most familiar and admired character actors of recent decades, died Thursday in a New Jersey medical facility following a sudden illness. He was 86.

His death was confirmed by spokesperson Tracey Miller, who released this statement: “It is with profound sorrow to report that Danny Aiello, beloved husband, father, grandfather, actor and musician passed away last night after a brief illness. The family asks for privacy at this time. Service arrangements will be announced at a later date.” "

Source: AP

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Pearlee — Fri, 13 Dec 2019 19:49:26 GMT

If I'm not mistaken, he got is first big movie role break in a Woody Allen film, which isn't even mentioned above!

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Luvitorleaveit1 — Fri, 13 Dec 2019 19:51:50 GMT

OMG I just saw, how sad he was one of my favorite actors.

RIP.

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tobes — Fri, 13 Dec 2019 19:52:22 GMT

Oh no....not Johnny Cammararei!

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tobes — Fri, 13 Dec 2019 19:52:56 GMT

The Woody Allen film was mentioned in the obituary

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MalteseMomma — Fri, 13 Dec 2019 19:59:44 GMT

Godspeed,Danny!

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ahoymate — Fri, 13 Dec 2019 20:04:26 GMT

Who is Danny Aiello? Pictures are helpful:

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Susan Louise — Fri, 13 Dec 2019 20:10:59 GMT

My fondest memory of Danny was in Madonna's video for 'Papa Don't Preach'...

RIP Danny

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Shelbelle — Fri, 13 Dec 2019 20:11:07 GMT

@tobes wrote:
Oh no....not Johnny Cammararei!

I was thinking I knew him from Moonstruck, RIP

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Diva on The Q — Fri, 13 Dec 2019 20:29:09 GMT

He's always been one of my favorite actors. Rest in peace, Danny Aiello!

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kaydee50 — Fri, 13 Dec 2019 20:31:18 GMT

Very interesting obit in the NY Times. Didn't start acting until he was 37 and had an eventful life up to then. Married to the same woman for over 60 years. Solid actor.

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roeroe1005 — Fri, 13 Dec 2019 22:09:50 GMT

So sorry to see this in my news feed. I always enjoyed watching him.

RIP Danny.

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Ibby114 — Fri, 13 Dec 2019 22:14:34 GMT

@Shelbelle wrote:
@tobes wrote:
Oh no....not Johnny Cammararei!
I was thinking I knew him from Moonstruck, RIP

@Shelbelle Danny's character was so annoying in 'Moonstruck' - and it was played to perfection. What a terrific actor.

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DianeJ2 — Fri, 13 Dec 2019 22:35:18 GMT

He was so great in Moonstruck was just watching yesterday. The proposal scene with Bobo get the check! Lol

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cookie16 — Sat, 14 Dec 2019 03:37:29 GMT

Loved Do the Right Thing. DH and I always say "extra cheese $2.00" whenever we stop in for a slice of pizza. RIP Danny.

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proudlyfromNJ — Sat, 14 Dec 2019 03:44:44 GMT

Very sad. RIP Danny.

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Anonymous032819 — Sat, 14 Dec 2019 04:21:39 GMT

@Susan Louise wrote:
My fondest memory of Danny was in Madonna's video for 'Papa Don't Preach'...

RIP Danny

@Susan Louise

Your mentioning the video of Madonna's "Papa Don't Preach", brings back a memory that I have of my dad.

I was born and raised in Sacramento, and was a teen in the 80's.

Back then, what was popular were these little recording studios, where you could go in, and record yourself singing a song, and you would leave with a copy of your recording on cassette.

One day, my dad and I were in Old Town, and there was one of these recoring studios there, and in the window, someone had taped the lyrics to "Papa Don't Preach".

My dad stood there and read the words to the song, and he said, "I like this song."

Now, in 1987 he would've been 60, so that always made me proud that my dad was so progressive.

I have to laugh though when I remember the uproar from parents when that video came out.

Parents were literally saying, "Oh, my gawd! Our daughters are going to run out and get pregnant because Madonna is singing about being pregnant in her video!"

*lol*

Even then, as a teen myself, I knew that girls in my age group was smart enough to know the difference between the fiction of a music video, and reality.

Then, there was the time, when my dad was 80, and shocked me by knowing who Anna Nicole Smith was!

But that's a story for a different time.