Hal Holbrook Obituary

Very good actor, he will be missed

An amazing actor, of whom I am sure Twain himself wouls approve.

Blessings to his family. He was the joy in the last years of his beloved wife, Dixie Carter.

To the family, many, many friends, colleagues and legions of fans of this wonderful, talented gentleman and actor Mr. Hal Holbrook bring comfort to you during this difficult time in your lives. We enjoyed him as an actor known for his one-man show, “Mark Twain Tonight!” as well as for roles in movies including “All the President’s Men” and “Into the Wild” and in the TV show “Evening Shade.” We will miss Mr. Hal Holbrook's presence and his many contributions in Hollywood movies. May the love and the special memory you shared with your father show how your lives was touched by him. We hope many of the encouraging words and thoughts on this site comforts you during this difficult time also. When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. So, treasure that memory. May the God of comfort bless your grieving hearts with strength, loving kindness and peace as the world copes with the loss of Mr. Hal Holbrook.

Am amazing actor with an such a long and successful career. I always enjoyed watching him. So glad his work will live on. My deepest condolences to the Holbrook family and friends, may God be with all of you.

My condolences.

To the family of one magnificent man and actor, thank you for sharing him with his fans. He demonstrated dignity, what a genuine gentleman is, and honor despite his profession. His talent and grace always shine and whenever I watch movies in which he is performing, I will feel blessed to have witnessed his presentations during his and my lifetimes. Peace, Hal ♥

He genius will be with us forever. He lived a life well acted.

I send my deepest condolences to the family, friends, and fans of Hal Holbrook. He was a great actor in all of his many roles. Hal put the audience at ease and spun his story with ease and grace. At this most difficult time, may the God of tender mercies comfort you and strengthen you to mourn his loss.

Such an amazing and talented actor, what a long and memorable career. My sincere sympathies to the Holbrook family and friends, may God be with all of you at this very difficult time of your loss.

May the words at Isaiah 61:1,2 prove to be comforting to you. God will bind up the broken hearted... and comfort all who mourn.

I fully enjoyed and appreciated his acting and abilities. He was a fine actor and will be missed.

In loving memory of one of the most talented actors ever. May you be
with your sweet Dixie
forever. R.I.P Hal.
Dotte

I enjoyed the few films I saw him in, and he was a solid actor...
Most didn't know he was in 'The Soprano's' towards the end..

Blessings

Mr Holbrook was an incredible actor and performer. Sincere condolences to his family and friends.

Hal was such a class act and so brilliantly talented. He and his wife Dixie Carter exuded style, grace and true warmth. One of my best memories was sharing an intimate New Year´s Eve Y2K party at their Beverly Hills home. They were as close as you can get to American Royalty.

It's all said in the video.

A fine actor, I enjoyed his part in Magnum Force with Clint Eastwood amongst others.

RIP

My condolences to his friends and family may he rest in peace he was an honorable actor and a community leader who will be immortalized on television and the movie screens

I offer my sincere condolences to the family of Hal Holbrook. I have enjoyed his acting and all the shows he was in. What a beautiful legacy he has left for his family. May God give you comfort and peace as you mourn your loved one. Philippians 4:7

The age of 95 is truly a blessed age. What an incredible actor he was. We pray that God continues to strengthen and comfort the family during this difficult time.

I was lucky enough to see Hal Holbrook performing his Mark Twain show in the early 2000's. It is still one of the best evenings of my life. He was an actors actor. May he RIP with his beloved Dixie.

You will be greatly missed in the acting field!

I met Hal in 1989 when I was a senior in college and worked as a hostess in The Old Post Office in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Hal and Woody Harrelson were scouting for a movie and I had black and white film in my camera from photography class. Hal was very gracious and kind and a real gentleman to pose with me. Peace to his family and friends.

I am sorry I missed this important part on my first go round. I have a couple of little stories to share with the family of one of my lifetime heroes. I grew up in Granville, one block from Denison University. Mr. Holbrook and his wife Ruby were at Denison and acting in the Summer Theatre there. It was in the late forties as my mother passed away in 1950 when I had just turned twelve. During that time I was a very lonely and confused little girl. I only knew that my mother was dying and sleeping a lot so most afternoons I was alone. I would go up to the theatre and usually find Hal and Ruby the only ones around. They always made a big fuss over me (Many times they unbraided my long hair and put makeup on me all the while answering my many many questions.) They were lifesavers for me and as I got older I remembered those days and thought what a pain in the neck I probably was. When The University honored him several years ago I sent a note to him through someone connected with the University. I signed it "The little pig tailed pain in the neck". I got to meet him again after the program, along with Dixie. When I said "Mr Holbrook I am that little pig tailed pain in the neck". He said to me "My Dear I never forgot you." Dixie was crying as he was telling her about me. As I am now ,writing this. He was absolutely the lovliest man I have ever met and I am so saddened to hear of his passing. My heart goes out to all of the Holbrook family and the world has lost an Icon.
Fondly, Barbara Scott Rivera

"He was a man, take him for all in all. I shall not look upon his like again."

Hal was a terrific actor on television He lived a long and healthy life. May God comfort you during this difficult time.

What a magnificent soul this man had. I enjoyed watching him and his wife (Dixie Carter) on Designing Women. They were definitely a pair to bring joy to any show they were in together. They are once again together in Heaven. Many prayers to the family.

Dear Holbrook Family Rory and I would luv to express our condolences's on the loss of Hal Holbrook.he'll surely be missed very much and may he rest in peace.best faith/rory

I enjoyed many of Hal Holbrook's movies over the years, and especially enjoyed when he had a recurring role on "Designing Women" with his wife Dixie. You could see in their public appearances how in love they were and while it is sad that he is gone, it is gratifying that he and Dixie are together again. Sending deepest condolences to his family and friends.

I have been a fan of his my entire life, I grew up watching him on television and in movies. My condolences to the family and loved ones.

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

I was fortunate enough to see Mr. Holbrook as Twain in 2008 at a small, local community theater. I was mesmerized by his performance. We are so lucky to have seen him live but I also immensely enjoyed his work in television especially in Designing Women and Evening Shade. My sincere condolences to his family. He was a national treasure and irreplaceable.

Godspeed Hal, and thank you for sharing a part of your life with us, and the wonderful and unforgettable film and TV memories.

Rest Hal, until you hear at dawn, the low, clear reveille of God.

Thank you for your service to this nation. U.S. Army, WWII.

Hal’s passing is certainly a sad occasionand I carry a heavy heart. He has been the most influential individual in my life, not only in my impersonation of Mark Twain, but in my over-all understanding of effective speech patterns, and my up-coming TED talk. One of Mr. Twain’s quotes come to mind.

“I do not fear death. I had been dead for billions and billions of years before I was born and had not suffered the slightest inconvenience from it.”

Hal will leave behind rich memories of all his iconic roles, especially those of Mark Twain – to live forever in the minds of adults and children alike.

See ya on the other side, Hal

Prolific, and terrific, actor. Tremendous versatility. Hal's extensive body of work stands the test of time, and it will always be admired and appreciated.

To the family of Hal Holbrook, I am very sorry for your loss. I loved his work over the years, he was a good actor. May the God of comfort be with all of you to help you through your grief.

May prayers strengthen you during your time of sorrow. Sending warm wishes to his family and friends.

May God comfort and console you during this especially sad time . Please accept my sincere condolences, I am so sorry for your loss. He was an incredible actor who was nominated for an Oscar at the age of 82. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Hi how are you I am good u I was writing to you to give my condolences to you and your family etc. RIP. I loved his movies etc. I will miss him so. He seemed like a nice person take care bye

Curiously, Hal Holbrook and Cloris Leachman, who died last week, portrayed a married couple in the 1970 theatrical movie, "The People Next Door," based on the teleplay by J.P. Miller.