RIP Shane Rimmer

by **Marion** » Fri Mar 29, 2019 2:52 pm

I have just seen this on the internet - so very sad! :cry:

Shane Rimmer, the actor who voiced Scott Tracy in Thunderbirds and starred in three James Bond movies, has died aged 89.

Bond historian Mark O'Connell and producer Jonathan Sothcott confirmed his passing on Twitter .
"RIP that fine character actor SHANE RIMMER - a great face (and voice) in some of the best loved family films of the 70s: THE SPY WHO LOVED ME, WARLORDS OF ATLANTIS, STAR WARS. Thunderbirds. Amazing career," wrote Jonathan.
Born in Toronto, Canada, Shane emigrated to the UK in the late 1950s and performed as a cabaret singer before landing a role voicing the pilot of Thunderbird 1.
Shane also starred in a slew of hit movies, including Dr Strangelove, The Spy Who Loved Me, Gandhi, Out of Africa and Batman Begins.
He appeared in more James Bond films than any other actor outside of the franchise's recurring characters, and had uncredited parts in You Only Live Twice, Diamonds Are Forever, Star Wars and Superman II.

by **Isabelle** » Fri Mar 29, 2019 7:06 pm

Yes, that's a HUGE blow. Shane was beloved by the fans and I think he returned the feelings. A very sad day indeed.

by **Skybase Girl** » Fri Mar 29, 2019 9:25 pm

Devastated to hear about the passing of lovely Shane Rimmer. Such a stalwart of most Gerry Anderson productions and of course, who will forget the voice of the iconic Scott Tracy of Thunderbird 1. A clever, genuine, funny and kind man who delighted his fans with appearances at most conventions and so generously gave of his time and money to so many charitable causes. He didn’t show up year after year because of that, though. He did it because he loved the whole thing; mixing with people, sharing (often hilarious) anecdotes with former colleagues, loving his part in the Anderson universe as much as the fans do. And we loved him for it. So, God speed, Mr Rimmer, and thank you very much.

by **Carrie** » Sun Apr 07, 2019 8:29 pm

Nice summary of wonderful actor's work, Marion. I was shocked and very saddened to read the news about his passing. What a voice, what a character, and what a lovely man. He truly did seem to enjoy being at the conventions, meeting the fans and telling lovely anecdotes from his time with Anderson and beyond. It's so sad to think he wont be there this year. He will forever be remembered every time we hear Scott Tracy say: 'F.A.B'.
Rest in Peace, Shane, the world has lost one of the good guys.

by **Marion** » Mon Apr 08, 2019 5:39 am

Nice summary of wonderful actor's work, Marion.

I cannot tell a lie, Carrie; it was cut and pasted from an Internet news item. I should have credited it. :oops: