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KryptonSite · 06-13-2005, 04:52 PM

I just received the unfortunate news that Lane Smith, who was such a fantastic actor on L&C as Perry White, passed away this morning.

Fans are invited to post their tributes in this thread and I'll do my best to see that the wishes are sent to his family.

If you've seen the L&C set, you've heard how fondly folks like Dean Cain talked about Mr. Smith. "He had stories from before I was born!" Although there have been many other really great actors to play Perry White, like Michael McKean or Jackie Cooper, to an entire generation Lane was "their" Perry.

For more details including a letter from his family, click here. A more fitting KryptonSite tribute will be posted here soon.

-- Craig @ K-Site

Big Albowski · 06-13-2005, 05:47 PM

What a terrible loss! My heart goes out to Mr. Smith's family! He was an incredible actor and he will be sorely missed!
May he rest in peace!

Al

bluehybrid69 · 06-13-2005, 05:49 PM

I was just watching L&C today, and loved it. I really thought that the show was held together with Perry in that he always kept Lois and Clark in check with each other. RIP Lane Smith . . .

~*Lois & Clark Fan*~ · 06-13-2005, 05:58 PM

RIP Lane, he was my favorite Perry White. I send my condolences to his family and friends, and he will truly be missed by his fans

NightwingRobin85 · 06-13-2005, 06:26 PM

Great Shades of Elvis! Thank you for the laughter Lane, you were the greatest Chief in Superman history. May you Rest in Peace.

crush41gb · 06-13-2005, 07:07 PM

May God bless your family during this difficult time. Don't worry.. he's free of all illness and stress. You'll see him again.

Spider-Gamer · 06-13-2005, 07:32 PM

I was watching my Lois & Clark DVD today when I heard this news. He was an incredible actor and the best Perry White! He was my favorite character on the show! He will be missed. My heart goes out to Mr. Smith's family.It is a terrible loss! RIP Lane Smith . . .

moviefan2k4 · 06-13-2005, 07:48 PM

Lane Smith was a wonderful actor, and I really enjoyed him on "Lois & Clark", as well as the original "Mighty Ducks" film.

God Bless his family, and I hope the best for them.

Crispin Glover · 06-13-2005, 10:02 PM

Lane Smith was a perfect Perry White and great actor on Lois and Clark. My heart goes out to his family and friends and hope Lane is in a better place, cured of ALS.

Somebody Stop Me · 06-13-2005, 10:31 PM

I had just posted how much I like him in a thread yesterday and bam he goes and passes away. God rest his soul.

darkfire316 · 06-13-2005, 10:44 PM

I always hoped that Lane would one day get better and return to acting, but I guess that was not to me. Growing up, I vividly remember him as the good-natured, warm character he played. RIP Lane. I will miss you.

i luv tom welling · 06-13-2005, 10:58 PM

He was such an awesome actor, I don't think anyone could ever play a better Perry White.

Rest in peace, Lane.

shirkie · 06-13-2005, 11:27 PM

Mr. Lane Smith was, is, and always will be the best Perry White ever. He was a fantastic actor whose "L&C:TNAoS" love-potion-fueled Elvis-style serenade to his maid, Rajalia, is my favorite scene of his. He really took Perry White and made him more than just a supporting character. He grabbed the spotlight plenty of times, and he will be missed.

I purchased the "L&C:TNAoS" DVDs last week and was watching them this weekend... Next time I watch one of them, it'll be in memory of Lane.

I send my deepest condolences to his family; while it is always heartbreaking to lose a loved one, you all have had to struggle with his deterioration due to ALS. I admire the strength and resiliency all of his friends and family must have as well as the brave spirit Lane kept until his last moments on earth. Looks like "Chief" gets to fly just like Superman now.......... God speed.
shirkie

WeNeedASuperman · 06-13-2005, 11:34 PM

i just finished watching L&C and loved Mr. Smith. He was "The King", and my heart goes out to his family.

sstray72 · 06-13-2005, 11:44 PM

I always enjoyed Lane Smith's portrayal of Perry White. He will always be my favorite. I give my condolances to his family and may he rest in peace.

berg · 06-14-2005, 12:30 AM

I was extremely saddened when i heard the news about Lane Smith. He was a terrific actor and to me he will always be "THE" Perry White. I will miss him greatly.

Scotteh · 06-14-2005, 05:19 AM

Its very sad news

i used to love watching L&C and always thought lane smith was an excellent actor, always his enjoyed his version of perry white

i wish his family well

RIP

Chesay · 06-14-2005, 05:40 AM

Deeply saddened to hear of Lane Smith's passing but glad he is no longer subject to the ravages of ALS. He was an incredibly fine actor who gave his best to every role he played. I enjoyed his performance in the V series and more recently have fondly remembered his Perry White while watching the L & C newly released DVD. There is a spontaneity and joy in his work that radiates to the viewer. He will be greatly missed but his fine work will remain a testament to him.

litago · 06-14-2005, 06:53 AM

aww...thats so very sad...

he'll always b my perry..hes woz a great actor and ill always remember him
my thoughts and heart 2 hes family
RIP LANE SMITH

spideyfan · 06-14-2005, 09:07 AM

Its truly the world's loss for losing such a talented and beloved man.

I send my regards and condolences to his family and hope that Mr. Smith will RIP.

06-13-2005, 04:52 PM	#1
KryptonSite Legion of Super Mods KryptonSiteNetwork.com Craig Byrne (M) Join Date: Aug 03 Location: Burbank, CA by way of Annapolis, MD Posts: 7,092	Lane Smith Memorial Thread I just received the unfortunate news that Lane Smith, who was such a fantastic actor on L&C as Perry White, passed away this morning. Fans are invited to post their tributes in this thread and I'll do my best to see that the wishes are sent to his family. If you've seen the L&C set, you've heard how fondly folks like Dean Cain talked about Mr. Smith. "He had stories from before I was born!" Although there have been many other really great actors to play Perry White, like Michael McKean or Jackie Cooper, to an entire generation Lane was "their" Perry. For more details including a letter from his family, click here. A more fitting KryptonSite tribute will be posted here soon. -- Craig @ K-Site

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litago Forum Regular <3 ben adams <3 inger-anne (f) Join Date: May 05 Location: norway Posts: 402	aww...thats so very sad...he'll always b my perry..hes woz a great actor and ill always remember him my thoughts and heart 2 hes family RIP LANE SMITH

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06-13-2005, 05:47 PM	#2
Big Albowski KryptonSite Moderator Chlarkheart Allen (M) Join Date: Aug 03 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,237	What a terrible loss! My heart goes out to Mr. Smith's family! He was an incredible actor and he will be sorely missed! May he rest in peace! Al

06-13-2005, 05:49 PM	#3
bluehybrid69 Forum Whiz 12 . 22 . 2012 David (M) Join Date: Sep 03 Location: Florida Posts: 663	I was just watching L&C today, and loved it. I really thought that the show was held together with Perry in that he always kept Lois and Clark in check with each other. RIP Lane Smith . . .

06-13-2005, 05:58 PM	#4
~Lois & Clark Fan~ Totally Obsessed Angela (F) Join Date: Aug 04 Posts: 6,216	RIP Lane, he was my favorite Perry White. I send my condolences to his family and friends, and he will truly be missed by his fans

06-13-2005, 06:26 PM	#5
NightwingRobin85 Forum Regular I <3 Chloe! Chris (M) Join Date: Aug 03 Location: North Carolina Posts: 226	Great Shades of Elvis! Thank you for the laughter Lane, you were the greatest Chief in Superman history. May you Rest in Peace.

06-13-2005, 07:07 PM	#6
crush41gb Forum Regular Daniel (M) Join Date: Mar 04 Location: North Carolina Posts: 317	May God bless your family during this difficult time. Don't worry.. he's free of all illness and stress. You'll see him again.

06-13-2005, 07:32 PM	#7
Spider-Gamer New In Town Join Date: Oct 04 Location: Florida Posts: 9	I was watching my Lois & Clark DVD today when I heard this news. He was an incredible actor and the best Perry White! He was my favorite character on the show! He will be missed. My heart goes out to Mr. Smith's family.It is a terrible loss! RIP Lane Smith . . .

06-13-2005, 07:48 PM	#8
moviefan2k4 Chatterbox Christian Josh (M) Join Date: Jul 04 Location: Texas Posts: 1,819	Lane Smith was a wonderful actor, and I really enjoyed him on "Lois & Clark", as well as the original "Mighty Ducks" film. God Bless his family, and I hope the best for them.

06-13-2005, 10:02 PM	#9
Crispin Glover Forum Whiz George McFly Join Date: Apr 04 Posts: 610	Lane Smith was a perfect Perry White and great actor on Lois and Clark. My heart goes out to his family and friends and hope Lane is in a better place, cured of ALS.

06-13-2005, 10:31 PM	#10
Somebody Stop Me Banned Please! Sammy (M) Join Date: Apr 05 Location: Carrollton, TX Posts: 1,183	I had just posted how much I like him in a thread yesterday and bam he goes and passes away. God rest his soul.

06-13-2005, 10:44 PM	#11
darkfire316 Forum Regular Join Date: Nov 04 Posts: 196	I always hoped that Lane would one day get better and return to acting, but I guess that was not to me. Growing up, I vividly remember him as the good-natured, warm character he played. RIP Lane. I will miss you.

06-13-2005, 10:58 PM	#12
i luv tom welling KryptonSite Moderator member since 2001 Join Date: Aug 03 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,574	He was such an awesome actor, I don't think anyone could ever play a better Perry White. Rest in peace, Lane.

06-13-2005, 11:27 PM	#13
shirkie Craig thinks I'm awesomesauce. Home again Heather (F) Join Date: Aug 03 Location: Naperville, IL USA Posts: 3,149	Mr. Lane Smith was, is, and always will be the best Perry White ever. He was a fantastic actor whose "L&C:TNAoS" love-potion-fueled Elvis-style serenade to his maid, Rajalia, is my favorite scene of his. He really took Perry White and made him more than just a supporting character. He grabbed the spotlight plenty of times, and he will be missed. I purchased the "L&C:TNAoS" DVDs last week and was watching them this weekend... Next time I watch one of them, it'll be in memory of Lane. I send my deepest condolences to his family; while it is always heartbreaking to lose a loved one, you all have had to struggle with his deterioration due to ALS. I admire the strength and resiliency all of his friends and family must have as well as the brave spirit Lane kept until his last moments on earth. Looks like "Chief" gets to fly just like Superman now.......... God speed. shirkie

06-13-2005, 11:34 PM	#14
WeNeedASuperman Forum Regular I'll meet my wife here Join Date: Nov 04 Posts: 199	i just finished watching L&C and loved Mr. Smith. He was "The King", and my heart goes out to his family.

06-13-2005, 11:44 PM	#15
sstray72 Totally Obsessed The G.O.A.T. KSite Poster Mr. Strayhorne (M) Join Date: May 04 Location: nunya Posts: 6,291	I always enjoyed Lane Smith's portrayal of Perry White. He will always be my favorite. I give my condolances to his family and may he rest in peace.

06-14-2005, 12:30 AM	#16
berg New In Town Join Date: Jun 05 Posts: 1	I was extremely saddened when i heard the news about Lane Smith. He was a terrific actor and to me he will always be "THE" Perry White. I will miss him greatly.

06-14-2005, 05:19 AM	#17
Scotteh New In Town Scott Taylor (M) Join Date: Apr 05 Location: England Posts: 18	Its very sad news i used to love watching L&C and always thought lane smith was an excellent actor, always his enjoyed his version of perry white i wish his family well RIP

06-14-2005, 05:40 AM	#18
Chesay Forum Regular Jeanie Peeples (F) Join Date: May 04 Location: Lakeland, TN; Suburb of Memphis Posts: 485	Deeply saddened to hear of Lane Smith's passing but glad he is no longer subject to the ravages of ALS. He was an incredibly fine actor who gave his best to every role he played. I enjoyed his performance in the V series and more recently have fondly remembered his Perry White while watching the L & C newly released DVD. There is a spontaneity and joy in his work that radiates to the viewer. He will be greatly missed but his fine work will remain a testament to him.

06-14-2005, 09:07 AM	#20
spideyfan Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 04 Posts: 344	Its truly the world's loss for losing such a talented and beloved man. I send my regards and condolences to his family and hope that Mr. Smith will RIP.

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