Topic: RIP Don Davis

[Sirgod]

With great sadness we must report that veteran actor Don S. Davis passed away on June 29, 2008. He was 65 years old.

Don co-starred on Stargate SG-1 for the show's first seven years, helping to launch the enduring science fiction franchise. Davis played Major General George Hammond, base commander and a father figure to many of the show's characters.

He is also well-known for his portrayal of Major Garland Briggs in Twin Peaks.

Off-screen, Don was beloved by the show's cast and crew. He departed the show in 2003 due to a medical condition that restricted his workload, but returned for several guest appearances on SG-1 and Stargate Atlantis in the following years. Don worked hard to improve his health, and continued to work both on screen and off until his death.

The following message was provided by Don's representative and his wife, Ruby Fleming-Davis:

Dear Fans and Friends of Don S. Davis,

So many of you have been touched by not only the work and art of Don S. Davis, but by the man himself, who always took the time to be with you at the appearances he loved, that it is with a tremendous sense of loss I must share with you that Don passed away from a massive heart attack on Sunday morning, June 29th.

On behalf of his family and wife, Ruby, we thank you for your prayers and condolences. A family memorial where Don's ashes will be scattered in the ocean will take place in a few weeks, and should you wish to, please make a donation to the American Heart Association in Don's memory.

http://www.gateworld.net/news/2008/06/don_s._davis_1942-2008.shtml


This is very sad news. For everyone who is a fan of Stargate knew him as General Hammond for 10 years. He passed away due to a heart attack on the 29th. He was a great actor and a great family man, and he will be missed - by his friends and relatives, as well as his fans.

Stephen

[toasty0]

 

[FCM_SFHQ_XC]

wow.. he was a good actor.. it is a shame he died at the age of only 65

RIP

[Centurus]

We all must also show added respect to this great and talented man.  He was also very brave.  Of the entire cast of SG-1, he was the only one to ever have had an actual military commission.  I believe he held the rank of Captain in the U.S. Army.

R.I.P.