R.I.P. Joe Pilato...

[MinionZombie]

https://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3552534/r-p-day-dead-scene-stealer-joseph-pilato-died-70/?fbclid=IwAR3lXneEv-DBAohK8Mf1lGhy2u4w9_VkMY6f4ui0IsZ-KkuG3--hKQaG4n4


Friend Marty Schiff broke the sad news on Facebook today, writing: “It is with great sadness that I inform you that actor and old friend Joseph “Joe” Pilato passed away quietly in his sleep last night. Rest in Peace, Joe.”

:(

[ProfessorChaos]

damn. what a bummer. seemed like a real genuine down-to-earth type of guy. sorry that I never got the chance to meet him in person at a convention.

RIP captain rhodes.

[Neil]

:(

I was lucky enough to speak to him on the phone once. Lovely guy.

I think he was short changed by a few pieces of luck/outcomes which meant he as never as recognised as he should have been. ie: If he'd got that lead role in From Dusk Till Dawn instead of George Clooney.

https://www.homepageofthedead.com/films/day/jpilato.jpg

[Moon Knight]

One of my favorite characters from my childhood. I believe everyone on this forum can recite every single line he had in Day of the Dead. Damn, sad news.

RIP, Joe, You’ll be missed.

[Neil]

He f***ing nailed this!

eE4Wg-XV9VE

[Moon Knight]

He f***ing nailed this!

eE4Wg-XV9VE

Never forget.

[bassman]

Aw man....what a bummer. He was wonderful at chewing the scenery, it’s a shame we didn’t see a bit more from him.

[Neil]

Aw man....what a bummer. He was wonderful at chewing the scenery, it’s a shame we didn’t see a bit more from him.

Indeed! We can only imagine if Tarantino had got him in the lead in From Dusk Till Dawn how different his career might have been. ie: How much more of a household name he could have become...

[shootemindehead]

Ah crap.

[beat_truck]

Day has probably become my favorite of the original trilogy. Joe did a great job portraying an ass hole. It's a shame he didn't play more roles during his career.

RIP

[JDP]

Greek salad will never be the same again... RIP Joe.

[ProfessorChaos]

at least he went in his sleep, which is about how probably 4 out of 5 people would like to die.

[Neil]

Day has probably become my favorite of the original trilogy. Joe did a great job portraying an ass hole. It's a shame he didn't play more roles during his career.

RIP

Agreed...

[blind2d]

Well shit... RIP. Will be missed.

[MagicMoonMonkey]

Gutted. Simply gutted. RIP and thank you for your part in the greatest zombie movie that was ever made.

[Zombie Snack]

RIP Joe, Your portrayal of Capt Rhodes was wonderfully done, your delivery of so many rememberal lines was outstanding, with many rising to the point of I would say catchphrases.