Noriyuki "Pat" Morita dead at 73

[sushi]

Noriyuki "Pat" Morita died on the 24th.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/4471060.stm

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001552/

Enjoyed the Karate Kid series and Happy Days. He will be missed.

Sushi

 

[floyde]

'Wax off' Mr. Miyagi
May he rest in peace

 

[deanwaterman]

Wipe On, Wipe Off...

I know many made fun of the movie, but I liked him as an actor and person. He will be missed...

Thanks for the memories & laughs (Happy Days).

 

[mkrishnan]

He will certainly be missed.

 

[Deepdale]

He was a colorful and memorable character from his various comedy roles. Rest in peace, Pat.

 

[ibook30]

Sad news.

 

[calyxman]

I remember him playing Ah Chew on Sanford and Son. May he RIP.

 

[2nyRiggz]

RIP....we enjoyed your movies.....some of em.


Bless

 

[rdowns]

The burgers just won't taste the same at Arnold's.

 

[AlBDamned]

RIP. Goodbye Miyagi-san...

Cincinnati Post story

 

[bousozoku]

In the 1960s and 1970s, he was a role model of sorts for me because there were so few Japanese on t.v. He was quite the comedian. In "The Karate Kid", he brought some dignity to some nasty issues.

 

[iDONTdoWINDOWS]

Very sad news indeed. RIP

 

[Eevee]

I was very depressed to hear abou this news. Remembered "Happy Days" and "Karate Kid."

Thanks sushi for starting the post, and thanks for those replying to the post.

 

[Aarow]

Karate Kid was pretty cool. The one where the girl had an eagle and stuff. Good Guy.

 

[tech4all]

Sad to hear of this news. Really liked him in the Karate Kid.

R.I.P.

 

[combatcolin]

Did'nt know he was American born, turns out the movie studios wanted to make him sound more Japenease and play down his real first name.

Wax on...

 

[Bubbasteve]

Look at how happy he looks.... RIP Mr. Miagi

 

[yoda13]

RIP. I always enjoyed whatever you were in.

 

[~Shard~]

I particularly remember him from Happy Days - always enjoyed that show. Too bad, but life goes on, we all have to go at some point. At least he enjoyed a full, successful life.

 

[tiny_101]

This is such a sad piece of news... I always loved watching the Karate Kid

Rest in Peace

 

[technocoy]

very sad news after the holiday...

RIP Morita.

 

[CompUser]

But mr. miagi......!!!

Hahah Hillary Swank

How you learn crouching tiga positiion?

 

[Tommyg117]

This is definitely one of the worst things to ever happen. Danielsan. He will be missed. RIP Pat

 

[lordmac]

A shame indeed, he was a really nice guy. May he rest in peace.