The main actor of The Avengers is dead

[ILLYRIAN]

R.I.P. Patrick Mcnee
Often regarded as the best of English gentleman on television.

 

[white avenger]

Dang, I thought for a moment there that Downey had slipped off the wagon and OD'ed. I haven't thought about THAT "Avengers" in years. Steed and his impeccable wardrobe and tightly furled umbrella (I remember him saying once that, after it's been opened once, the umbrella has to be discarded, because it's no longer neat) and that warehouse full of classic cars! Then, of course, there was Mrs Peel and her cat suits. With an outfit like that, who cares if she had no idea what real martial arts was? Neither did anyone she ever fought, so it worked out alright in the end.

So long, Patrick. You did what you did better than anyone else.

 

[thetopher]

Sad about this.
I loved The Avengers as a kid. Loved the silly plots and the kitsch charm of it.
And Steed and Mrs. Peel had fantastic chemistry together- a great working partnership. 🙂

I hope they play that iconic Avengers music at his funeral.