REVIEW TWEETS – British actor died at the age of 93 years. On Twitter, politicians, actors, directors were quick to express their sadness.
For many it was Dracula, what role he played eleven times between 1958 and 1976. Since the announcement the death of Christopher Lee, at the age of 93, the personalities of tributes have multiplied. Particularly that of Tim Burton, with whom he collaborated regularly: “Christopher was a huge inspiration in my life. I had the honor and pleasure of working with him in five films ( Sleepy Hollow, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Corpse Bride, Alice in Wonderland and Dark Shadows ). He was one of the last of its kind – a legend – I had the chance to call a friend. He will continue to inspire me and others for generations to come. ”
In the UK, the reactions they have been quick. Boris Johnson, the Mayor of London, was one of the first to pay tribute to him by posting a picture of him alongside the actor, wielding a lightsaber, “I am very sad to learn of the death of Christopher Lee, one of the greatest British actors and a master of the macabre. “
David Cameron, the British prime minister, has also been quick to react, also stating in his tweet actor Don Moody, playing Faggis Oliver Twist (1948), and we learned a few hours before death: “Death of Sir Christopher Lee and Ron Moody saddens me. Both have played in films that are cherished by millions. ”
Roger Moore, who played alongside him in the James Bond The Man With The Golden Gun, remembered their first meeting: “It is terrible to losing one of his old friends, and Christopher Lee was one of my oldest. We met in 1948 “. Dominic Monaghan, who also played with him in Lord of the Rings , wrote: “I am so sad to hear that Christopher Lee died. It was fascinating. ” Frodo himself, Elijah Wood, was also very touched by the death of the actor: “A man and extraordinary life. Sir Christopher Lee, you are an icon, and a giant with extraordinary stories. You’ll miss us. “
Many have multiplied the references to his iconic role. Mathieu Kassovitz, for example: “I hope they have driven a stake through his chest. Without it, he will return … “Jean Labadie, head of the Covenant, has meanwhile written:” Try to imagine Christopher Lee with angel wings and vampire fangs. ” Then it was the turn of former President of the Cannes Festival Gilles Jacob: “Death of Christopher Lee – amazing Dracula (10 times) – after a long career (225 films). A burning gaze, haughty game. An ace “
On his Instagram account, cartoonist Joann Sfar has finally released a drawing of the great actor, with the caption:” Prince of Darkness `shall never die” (the Prince of Darkness will never die).
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