phunkyb Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 Actor and singer Robert Goulet dies at 73LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Singer-actor Robert Goulet, whose rich baritone voice made him an instant success when he played Lancelot in the original 1960 Broadway hit "Camelot," died on Tuesday at age 73.The performer, who suffered from the lung disease pulmonary fibrosis, died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where he was awaiting a decision on whether he could receive a lung transplant, his wife, Vera Goulet, told Reuters.His physician, Dr. David Kipper, said Goulet failed to meet the criteria for the operation and died surrounded by his family.Born in Lawrence, Massachusetts of French-Canadian parents, Goulet moved to Canada when he was an infant and began singing as a young child, though he had to overcome a severe case of stage fright to make it in show business.Known for his powerful baritone, handsome chiseled features and self-deprecating sense of humor, Goulet gained attention in later years for a series of TV commercials and guest spots lampooning his own earlier image as a stage idol.Goulet started out in Canadian television and stage roles during the 1950s. His big break came when the musical team of Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe chose him to play Lancelot in "Camelot," which also starred Richard Burton and Julie Andrews.In addition to the show-stopping song "If Ever I Would Leave You" from "Camelot," Goulet scored a hit with his version of "The Impossible Dream" from his turn as Don Quixote on Broadway in "Man of La Mancha."Two years after his Broadway debut in "Camelot," Goulet won a Grammy in 1962 as best new recording artist, having released three albums that year. He earned a Tony Award as best actor in 1968 for his role in Broadway's "The Happy Time." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gr8FuL Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 GOUUUUUUUUUUU-LET!!! rip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 NATURE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chameleon Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 (edited) Nooooo! you don't even blink. Edited November 1, 2007 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kookycanooky Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 http://youtube.com/watch?v=ecIFYSTqMxI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hartamophone Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 I hope he's smiling down from that great big Burbank in the sky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewRider Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 R.I.P. Mr. Goulet. Hit up a duet with Wagoner at the gates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timouse Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 R.I.P. Mr. Goulet. Hit up a duet with Wagoner at the gates.what he said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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