Sam Shepard dead at 73

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This is very sad news. He's been one of my favourite actors for many years. Was happy to see him work in Bloodline. He looked fine. I had not a clue he was sick.

RIP, Sam. You'll be missed.

That's a shame. ALS is an awful way to go.

I lived in Charlottesville, VA in the 80s and Shepard had a farm nearby where he lived with Jessica Lange. He could often be found sitting alone in one of a few bars in town, in a corner with a shot and a beer, staring at people. People didn't bother him. I always wondered if he was looking at people thinking up characters for a play.

I did get to meet him and Jessica at a big formal party once. He was quiet there, too, looking like a farm hand, uncomfortable in his suit. Jessica looked every bit like a glamorous movie star!

I didn't realize his age or all his accomplishments. Wow. R.I.P

This is very sad. I loved him as Chuck Yeager in The Right Stuff, and I've read several of his plays.