Don LaFontaine

[boogieman]

Well crap... Don LaFontaine died of a collapsed lung. And he was only 68.

http://www.etonline.com/news/2008/09/64990/index.html

It's going to be really strange to go to the movies and watch the trailers without his voice.

Comments

[amor_demi_alma]

Is that the guy who always goes, "Coming to theaters this Fall" in that low, raspy, awesome voice?
Dammit...I loved him!!!
My cynical friend who reminds me of you sometimes imitates him really well...Maybe he'll be the next guy? :)

Yeah...

[boogieman]

I'm curious as to whether they'll try to get someone who sounds exactly like him, or if they'll go for someone who sounds completely different...

Re: Yeah...

[amor_demi_alma]

I'm curious, too...What a bummer.

[shadownlite]

I was saddened to see that! His voice is one that you cna pick out in a crowd and trailers will be forever different now that he is gone.

Yeah...

[boogieman]

I wonder what it will be like when we hear the first trailer without his voice. I'm anticipating it being somewhat surreal...