John Forsythe

Dynasty Patriarch John Forsythe Dies At Age 92. Legendary actor John Forsythe, who was best known to television audiences as “Dynasty” Patriarch Blake Carrington and the voice of Charlie on “Charlie’s Angels” died on Thursday after a long battle with cancer. He was 92. The television, stage, and film actor began his career in 1943, but first shot to fame playing the single playboy father Bentley Gregg in the 1950s sitcom “Bachelor Father.” His roles on “Dynasty” and “Charlie’s Angels” helped make him a household name through many decades and generations of fans.  According to E! Online, Joan Collins says of her “Dynasty” co-star, “He was one of the last true gentlemen of the acting profession.” His daughter Brooke Forsythe said her father, “died as he lived his life, with dignity and grace.”   Forsythe also found big screen success in “Destination Tokyo,” “Kitten With a Whip,” “Madame X,” and “In Cold Blood.” His last film was 1988’s “Scrooged” opposite Bill Murray and had also lent his voice for the “Charlie’s Angels” remakes in 2000 and 2003.

Friends, Colleagues React to Death of John Forsythe
Following the death of Hollywood veteran John Forsythe on Thursday at the age of 92, those who worked with the actor over the years reacted to the sad news.

“I’m mourning with the rest of the world for the talented, gorgeous, funny, intelligent John Forsythe but my heart is broken for the loss of my dear, dear friend and neighbor. I will miss him terribly. My husband and I send our warmest and deepest regards to his family and our cherished friend, his wife Nicole.” – Forsythe’s former “Charlie’s Angels” co-star Cheryl Ladd

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“John was a gentleman in every sense of the word. He was a gifted actor who knew the true meaning of being gracious and kind. He will be missed.” – Heather Locklear, who co-starred with Forsythe on “Dynasty”

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“I made an effort never to see him when he came in to [record] his voiceover, but I left messages for him. And he would leave me a note saying, ‘Hi Sabrina, it’s Charlie. You’ll never catch me!’” – Former “Charlie’s Angels” star Kate Jackson in a statement to People

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“He was one of the last of the true gentlemen of the acting profession. I enjoyed our nine years of feuding, fussing and fighting as the Carringtons.” – Forsythe’s former “Dynasty” co-star Joan Collins

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“We were so happy when he agreed to be the voice of Charlie, and he always laughed about having to take a back seat to Farrah’s hair.” – Candy Spellling, whose late husband Aaron, produced Forsythe’s “Charlie’s Angels”