Monday, September 17, 2012

John Ingle Dead at 84


Actor John Ingle has died at age 84.

Ingle, who made his final appearance as Edward Quartermaine in GENERAL HOSPITAL last week, died on Sunday according a posting by his family on Facebook.

Daytime soap opera fans also remember Ingle from his run as Mickey Horton in DAYS OF OUR LIVES.

His primetime soap roles included guest appearances in DALLAS, KNOTS LANDING, MELROSE PLACE and BEVERLY HILLS, 90210.

Ingle won a Soap Opera Digest Award in 1998 as Outstanding Male Scene Stealer.

His film roles included Heathers, Batman & Robin, and RoboCop 2.

Before getting into acting full-time in the 1980s, Ingle was a teach for three decades at Hollywood High School then Beverly Hills High.

Ingle's wife of 57 years, Grace-Lynne Martin Ingle, died in February.  They met at Occidental College in 1949.

Ingle's family posted the following on Facebook after his death:

"Father, Husband, Grandan, Great Grandan, Brother, Uncle, Friend, Teacher, Inspirer, Mentor: May You Soar with the Angels. You will forever hold a special place in the deepest corners of our hearts. You were joy, light and love. Goodness at its very best. For the rest of our days, we will all do our best to continue to make you proud. Rest in peace and continue to spread your generous spirit in the heavens above."

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22 comments:

  1. Dagger to my heart :( RIP John Ingle you were like a grandfather to me to.

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  2. RIP John Ingle you will be greatly missed

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  3. RIP John Ingle, you were truly a presence to be loved and cherished by the fans...

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  4. I knew it, he aired last week on GH and I thought, OH BOY, he does NOT look good. Not sure how long ago that was filmed but he was not long for this world them. RIP John, you were the best Edward by far. We'll miss you. Hope they do a tribute for him.

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  5. Rest in Peace John Ingle! I know you are with your wife now and rejoicing with your savior.

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  6. You will be greatly missed by all your fans at General Hospital where you played the BEST Edward Quartermaine ever. You will now join your beloved wife and may you both rest in peace eternally. Love Always, A devoted fan

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  7. I loved both actors who portrayed Edward...I will miss them both. Peace.

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  8. the end of an era. He had a great Final scene. FYI..Did you know he was on GH in the 80's during the first Duke/Mr Big story, he was a politician.

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  9. RIP sir. He really made the role of EQ his own and always seemed to enjoy every moment of it. Roger, do you have his final scene to post for those of us who missed it?

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  10. Monica, I'm with you. That scene last week had me thinking the same thing. He looked so weak. I wondered if he'd had a stroke or something. Then the montage with Tracy's voice-over lead me to believe they knew he was in bad shape and, therefore, used said montage as a tribute. I admit I was crying! He was a great talent and will be missed. A sad day, indeed. (I hope they do another, bigger, tribute!)

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  11. A very sad piece of news. I watched GH sporatically, mostly because of my dear, late MIL. He was one of the best recast in Daytime Television. Played the cantankerous old coot to a brilliant T. He will be missed. I hope they do a befitting tribute to him soon.

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  12. You will so be missed, am so glad you got to come back "one more time" , & now you are @ peace w Grace-Lynne. Tribute GH!!

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  13. John Ingle's appearance on GH last week truly touched me. I really think he knew that he was saying goodbye to us through the little girl actress. Hi wonderful work will be missed. Thank you John.

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  14. I remember being shocked when GH decided to recast Edward. Surely, no one could replace David Lewis. Well, no one did. Ingle made Edward his own and gave us years and years of great entertainment. He shall be missed.

    Live in Memory, sir.

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  15. God bless you and your wife eternally, dear Mr. Ingle. Your work was priceless and you brought a smile to my face continuously. I'm happy to have enjoyed your work and wish your family, as well as the GH family, much peace, comfort and fond memories. Thank you, sir- well done.

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  16. This is so sad. He will be missed greatly by his fans. My thoughts and Blessings go out to his family, friends and co workers.

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  17. He was my EDWARD. IT WAS EVERYTHING THAT EMBODIED, OF THE CHARACTER, IS WHAT I WILL MISS TNE MOST. RIP JOHN. THE BEST RECAST EVER IN DAYTIME HISTORY.

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