VaBeachGuy 12 Posted January 14, 2009 LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles city councilman says Ricardo Montalban has died. He was 88. The Mexican-born actor, who became a star in splashy MGM musicals and later the wish-fulfilling Mr. Roarke in TV's "Fantasy Island," died at his home in Los Angeles, City Council President Eric Garcetti said Wednesday. Montalban lived in Garcetti's district in Los Angeles http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090114/ap_en_...bit_montalban_6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaboGirl 7 Posted January 14, 2009 I'm sad that he is gone. He was the best Trek movie villian ever!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kor37 9 Posted January 14, 2009 Truly a sad day for all of Trekdom. We should take comfort in the fact that he lived a very full life. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A l t e r E g o 9 Posted January 15, 2009 Bummer. R.I.P. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KIMIMELA 1 Posted January 15, 2009 May he live his future lives happily. Blessings on behalf of Trek fans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trekz 7 Posted January 15, 2009 Ricardo Montalbon was also my favorite Trek Movie villain. A real talent. He will be missed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
He Who Shall Not Be Named 2 Posted January 15, 2009 Best of Both Worlds and The Wrath of Kahn were THE pivotal moments in Star Trek history. In both cases the franchise was all but dead and strong performances gave it the boost it needed to recapture and expand the fan base. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt_Picard 0 Posted January 15, 2009 It's been a sad number of weeks for Star trek fans... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gummy 0 Posted January 16, 2009 He will be sadly missed, but fondly remembered. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Healer T'Lynne 0 Posted January 17, 2009 yIn QaQ yInta' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
I.Q. 0 Posted February 1, 2009 I am very sad to read this...I had no idea :lol: Not to take away from his portryal of Khan, but has anyone seen the show "Fantasy Island" ever being re-run on any cable/sat stations? :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
I.Q. 0 Posted February 1, 2009 BTW, Ricardo Montalbon was not only my favorite "Trek Villian" .... Looking back over the "TOS" guest actors list, WHO WAS BETTER????? He breathed more life into the charactor of Khan, and the episode of "Space Seed" than all of the series guest stars COMBINED! Then in "Wrath of Khan".........HA!....... STOLE THE WHOLE DAMN MOVIE! Whos face pops into your head when you hear "Star Trek 2"??? It aint Billy!!......Even Spock's death is almost an after thought because Ricardo was so damn over powering in that movie! "From Hells heart, I stab at thee......... for hates sake, I spit my last breath at thee!" Awesome! Rest in Peace Ricardo, in "Corinthian Leather" STYLE! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dacrom 0 Posted May 20, 2009 It is indeed distressing as I found him to be a most excellent actor. Godspeed Ricardo, You will be missed... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
