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daisydownunder - Jul 01, 2008 - 12:24 PM
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With great sadness we must report that veteran actor Don S. Davis passed away on June 29, 2008. He was 65 years old.

Don co-starred on Stargate SG-1 for the show's first seven years, helping to launch the enduring science fiction franchise. Davis played Major General George Hammond, base commander and a father figure to many of the show's characters.

He is also well-known for his portrayal of Major Garland Briggs in Twin Peaks.

Off-screen, Don was beloved by the show's cast and crew. He departed the show in 2003 due to a medical condition that restricted his workload, but returned for several guest appearances on SG-1 and Stargate Atlantis in the following years. Don worked hard to improve his health, and continued to work both on screen and off until his death.

The following message was provided by Don's representative and his wife, Ruby Fleming-Davis:

Just seen this and was sad to know of his passing

I have all the Stargate Videos

Daisy Smile
angel - Jul 01, 2008 - 02:48 PM
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Crying or Very sad Crying or Very sad Crying or Very sad Crying or Very sad He was one of my favorite actors. I loved him because he looked just like my grandfather. My grandfather had passed away 14yrs ago and when I'd turn on the tv and saw Mr. Davis his face always cheered me up. I'd say "hi there Grampa", just to cheer myself up. And his accent almost sounded like Grampa's despite the fact Mr. Davis wasn't born in Oklahoma. Missouri accents are almost like Okie ones. Crying or Very sad Crying or Very sad Crying or Very sad This is truly sad news to me. Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord: and let perpetual light shine upon him....amen. Crying or Very sad Crying or Very sad Crying or Very sad Crying or Very sad
SMB - Jul 01, 2008 - 02:53 PM
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Crying or Very sad
BrianS7785 - Jul 01, 2008 - 04:55 PM
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I was so saddened to read this. Stargate came on TV when I was twelve so it's been in my life for so long, and I always loved the work he did on the show. It was comforting to have him there for seven seasons, and a pleasure to see him in guest appearances afterwards. I'm glad we'll get to see him portray Hammond one more time in the upcoming Stargate: Continuum in a few weeks.
Pippa - Jul 01, 2008 - 05:59 PM
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RIP Crying or Very sad
windslipper - Jul 01, 2008 - 06:02 PM
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Pippa wrote:
RIP Crying or Very sad



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Twisted Evil
CaptLogan - Jul 01, 2008 - 06:10 PM
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Aww MAN! Crying or Very sad
littlestar - Jul 02, 2008 - 01:31 AM
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Makes one wish there truely was a Stargate....
Goodbye Don Sad
Annie - Jul 02, 2008 - 01:56 PM
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He was one of the truly great ones!

Farewell, Don. Crying or Very sad
1701 - Jul 02, 2008 - 02:09 PM
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He was a really important figure on SG-1 and made the show really cool. It's very sad that he passed away. Sad

Farewell, General Hammond
Farewell, Don S. Davis
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