Heartfelt Condolence! Turner Classic Movie Host Robert Osborne Dies at the Age of 84
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- Divorce/Split Not Yet
- Official Site robertosborne.com
- Weight N/A
- Height/ How Tall? 6'1" (1.85 m)
- College University of Washington(1954), Academy of Art University(2005)
- Career 1954-2015
- Net Worth Not Disclosed
- Dating/Affair Not Known
- Gay No
- Girlfriend Not Known
- Date of Birth 1932-05-03 (Died:- 2017-03-06)
- Relationship Status Single
- Children/Kids Not Yet
- Mother Hazel Ida Jolin
- Father Robert Eugene Osborne
- Ethnicity/Race White
- Zodiac Sign Taurus
- Birth Name Robert Jolin Osborne
- Profession Actor
- Nationality American
One of the founders and longtime host of Turner Classic Movies Robert Osborne dies at the age of 84. Robert Osborne, who had his lifelong love of old films before moving to a lead role as the marquee and starting host of Turner Classic Movies, died Monday at his residence in Manhattan.
His death was confirmed by David Staller who was a longtime friend as well as the partner. Jennifer Dorian, who is the general manager of Turner Classic Movies issued a statement which read:
"All of us at Turner Classic Movies are deeply saddened by the death of Robert Osborne. He joined us as an expert on classic film and grew to be our cherished colleague and esteemed ambassador for TCM."
Moreover, Dorian added:
"Robert was embraced by devoted fans who saw him as a trusted expert and friend. His calming presence, gentlemanly style, encyclopedic knowledge of film history, fervent support for film preservation and highly personal interviewing style all combined to make him a truly world-class host."
However, the main reason of his death has not been announced yet.
His fans and well-wishers expressed their condolences all over Twitter.
Today we say good-bye to a dear member of our TCM family. Our thoughts are with all who love, as we do, Robert Osborne. #TCMRemembers pic.twitter.com/egWsPRGnJb — TCM (@tcm) March 6, 2017
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Some slightly more reflective thoughts on the life and legacy of the peerless Robert Osborne...@tcm https://t.co/SP4Dj9HQXK — Ben Mankiewicz (@BenMank77) March 7, 2017
I didn't have film school professors. I had DVD commentaries and Robert Osborne. So grateful for all that he shared. https://t.co/ZapHVb4uzZ — Ava DuVernay (@ava) March 6, 2017
Robert Osborne started his career as an actor and was mentored by the legendary comedian Lucille Ball. Moreover, he became the official biographer of Oscar thanks to his series of books he wrote about the Academy Awards on a regular basis.
Robert Osborne has been on Turner Classic Movies since it made its on-air debut in April 1994. But Osborne missed the TCM Classic Film Festival in 2015 announcing at the last minute that his doctors advised him to have an undisclosed medical procedure to his health that he had planned to put off.
Attendees of the event were extremely disappointed not to have him in the event. Moreover, Osborne pulled out again due to his health issues and illness less than three weeks before the start of the 2016 event of TCM.