Peter Falk played Columbo for three decades.
Peter Falk died in 2011. PDO
Legendary Columbostar of the series Peter Falk remembered as the iconic detective in the favorite series. Falk, who had a long career as an actor, died in 2011 at the age of 83 after suffering from Alzheimer’s disease for a long time.
Before that, he performed in theater, films and television. For the role of Columbo, he received four Emmys and a Golden Globe, and was also twice nominated for an Oscar for best supporting actor in films Murder, Inc. and A pocketful of miracles. Falk played the familiar Columbo character from 1971 to 1978 and later also from 1989 to 2003.
Now the family of the deceased star has received more sad news. Peter Falk’s daughter Jacqueline “Jackie” Falk has died by his own hand this week in California, says TMZ.
Jackie was another of the actor’s adopted daughters. Peter Falk went Alyce Mayon married in 1960 and the couple adopted Jackie and her sister Catherine’s during their marriage. The couple divorced in 1976 and Falk remarried.
The tragic news has been met with consternation on social media. Many share in the family’s grief.
– Heartbreaking news, I send love to the family at a sad time, writes one of The Sun by.
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Peter Falk was known for the role of Columbo. The character was a detective specializing in homicides based in Los Angeles. PDO