Been reading through the papers online and found out that Sir Alec Guiness has finally become one with the Force.

Greatly saddened to hear that a hero of my younger years will no longer entertain or be annoyed that people will mostly remember him for Star Wars.

-- Anonymous, August 07, 2000

Answers

Star Wars? Kids' stuff.

No, Kind Hearts and Coronets is the one I'll remember him for. A masterpiece like so many of the Ealing comedies.

-- Anonymous, August 07, 2000

Sir Robin Day has pegged it as well.....now if only we can get the queen mother for a hat-trick....

-- Anonymous, August 07, 2000

The ladykillers, a classic. One of my all time favs.

-- Anonymous, August 07, 2000

Great actor; wonderful voice - RIP.

Ironic for such a fabulous classical actor he will be a largely remembered as Obe-wan-kanobee. BBC News reckoned that he hated doing Star Wars, but most of his latter wealth was down to him negotiating a small % of profits. Smart cookie!

-- Anonymous, August 07, 2000

He may have hated Star Wars, but it shows his quality as an actor. Not many actors today have the variety that he had. Bridge over the River Kwai is a classic. He'll be sadly missed.

-- Anonymous, August 07, 2000

Kind Hearts, Lavender Hill Mob and Lady Killers - great films.

-- Anonymous, August 08, 2000