Rutger Hauer, ‘Blade Runner’ star, dies at 75

[Mrs. Badcrumble]

Rutger Hauer, ‘Blade Runner’ Co-Star, Dies at 75

" Rutger Hauer, the versatile Dutch leading man of the ’70s who went on star in the 1982 “Blade Runner” as Roy Batty, died July 19 at his home in the Netherlands after a short illness. He was 75.

Hauer’s agent, Steve Kenis, confirmed the news and said that Hauer’s funeral was held Wednesday.

His most cherished performance came in a film that was a resounding flop on its original release. In 1982, he portrayed the murderous yet soulful Roy Batty, leader of a gang of outlaw replicants, opposite Harrison Ford in Ridley Scott’s sci-fi noir opus “Blade Runner.” The picture became a widely influential cult favorite, and Batty proved to be Hauer’s most indelible role."

Blade Runner star Rutger Hauer dies aged 75

" Actor Rutger Hauer, who starred in 1982's Blade Runner, has died at the age of 75.

His agent confirmed the star died in the Netherlands on Friday after a short illness.

Hauer played the murderous replicant Roy Batty in Blade Runner, which was directed by Ridley Scott and also starred Harrison Ford.

The actor's funeral was held on Wednesday."

Rutger Hauer, star of Blade Runner, dies aged 75

Blade Runner actor Rutger Hauer dies at 75

Rutger Hauer, 'Blade Runner' Actor, Dies at 75


All these moments will be lost in time like tears in rain.
Rest in peace, Rutger, and thank you for your contribution to movie history and storytelling ♡

 

[ZaZara]

RIP Rutger Hauer

 

[ZaZara]

I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhäuser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.

 

[Isabelle98]

So sad. I really loved him in "Blade Runner" and "Nighthawks"
RIP

 

[Tony1902]

There was much gossip in New Orleans that Ann Rice wanted him for the main role, Lestat, in Interview With a Vampire that went to Tom Cruise because Hauer wasn’t ‘bankable.’ It was also rumored that she wrote the role with him in mind.

Great great talent..such a loss