| Location | Los Angeles |
| Age | 80 years |
| Cause of Death | Undisclosed |
| Date of Birth | 19/03/1928 |
| Date of Death | 13/01/2009 |
| Visitors | 1,130 since 15/01/2009 |
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Patrick McGoohan, best known for starring in the cult 1960's TV series The Prisoner died Tuesday 13th January 2009 at St. John's Health Center in Santa Monica after a short illness. The family did not provide further details.
McGoohan was a two-time Emmy winning Irish American actor, raised in Ireland and England, with an extensive stage career, who rose to fame in the British film and TV industry by starring in the 1960s television series Danger Man (renamed Secret Agent when exported to the US), cult classic The Prisoner and Mel Gibson's Oscar winning epic Braveheart as Edward Longshanks. McGoohan wrote and directed several episodes of The Prisoner himself, occasionally using the pseudonyms Joseph Serf and Paddy Fitz.
McGoohan, who reportedly turned down an offer to be the big screen's original James Bond. He appeared in many films such as The Three Lives of Thomasina, Mary Queen of Scots, Silver Streak, Escape From Alcatraz, Scanners, Ice Station Zebra and Braveheart.
At the time of his death, McGoohan was mostly retired, living in Los Angeles with his wife of 57 years, Joan Drummond McGoohan. Along with his three daughters, he had five grandchildren (Sarah, Erin, Simon, Nina, and Paddy). On June 11, 2008, he became a great-grandfather to Jack Patrick Lockhart.
Be seeing you...
Dear Patrick
Fond memories of you at all times, not only as John Drake / No6, but of your other roles especially with Peter Falk in Columbo.
You are much missed my friend
Be seeing you!
There was never a time when I did not exist, nor you.
Nor will there be any future when we cease to be
Sad to see you have gone.
I too remember all the early shenanigans acted by Paddy in Danger man as John Drake, but mostly for the Prisoner as the rebellious No 6/1.
He wore it very well in all parts played by him, including life sadly missed at & before his demise, he will linger on in the annuls of cable.
A Icon of our Times!
Growing up in the 60' and seeing Danger Man who could forget the first real spy stories and the wonderful performance of Patrick. Later I always thought the Prisoner was an extension of Danger Man and that made it more special for many of us who remember. In later movies he often played the bad guy but his performance always convincing and never like today's baddies who use comedy to tone down the roles. One film I always liked was I think called, Hell Drivers, here he played the bad man too - great movie of its time. Well a man who will be missed and remembered always.
The Prisoner was my favourite TV show and I will never forget Patrick McGoohan's contributions in many guises to that programme. The show may have been 40 years ago but it is still relevant now. Sadly we will no longer be seeing you.
We think about you always,
we talk about you still,
you have never been forgotten,
and you never will.
We hold you close within our hearts,
and there you will remain,
to walk with us throughout our lives
until we meet again.
- Author Unknown -
With my love
When I was a little girl my Grandaddy knew Patrick and we would go to visit him in his house in Mill Hill where he had a real gypsy caravan in his garden.
My heart goes out to his family and friends
God bless
Gail
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