R.I.P. Don S. Davis - passed away aged 65

R.I.P., Don Davis

Posted 7/1/2008 on MSN TV Blog

I was saddened to see that Don Davis , who played General Hammond on "Stargate SG-1" has passed away of a heart attack over the weekend. I actually gasped when I came across the headline. Maybe that's because Don had a rare gift. He was one of those actors who didn't seem to be playing a role. He managed to convey gravitas, gruffness and kindness in the role, often ...

Heaven Just Got A Little More Don Davis

Posted 7/1/2008 on Videogum

This is a sad way to end the day, but I just read that actor Don Davis died on June 29th . He was in a million things, which you can read about on Hollywood's blog , but he will be best remembered (by me) for his work as Major Garland Briggs. Rest in Peace, Don Davis. You're probably up there threatening to send the angels to the military academy now.

R.I.P. Don S. Davis

Posted 7/1/2008 on Cinematical

This may not have gotten its own post were I not blogging here. But for better or worse I am, and so you get to read about Don S. Davis , who passed away on Sunday at the age of 65. Davis is one of the many versatile, unheralded character actors to have moved through Hollywood in relative anonymity. I wouldn't say he was a phenomenal talent, though he was certainly very good, but it so ...

Don S. Davis of “Stargate: SG1″ Passes Away at Age 65

Posted 7/1/2008 on Pop Critics - Movies|TV|Comics|Music|Reviews|Recaps

Yet another notable celebrity has passed away too soon.  News of the passing of Don S. Davis escaped the mainstream media for a couple of days, but the delay doesn’t dampen the sadness for legions of “ Stargate: SG1 ” fans who enjoyed Davis’ portrayal of General Hammond on the series for many years. Don S. Davis was born in Aurora, Mo., in 1942, and served in ...

Don S. Davis Has Passed Away

Posted 7/1/2008 on Screen Rant

Dammit - Now we’ve lost Don S. Davis. What a year this has been for losing people in the movie and TV industry… Don was best known for playing General Hammond on Stargate: SG-1 for 10 years. This will make his appearance in the upcoming DVD movie Stargate: Continuum (which will be released on July 29th) that much more poignant. On the series he played the role of commander ...

TV Obits: Davis, Beckman, Furlong

Posted 7/1/2008 on TV Squad

A roundup of TV people from in front of the camera and behind the scenes who have passed away. Don S. Davis: The veteran actor appeared on numerous TV shows over the past 25 years, including Stargate SG-1 (he played Major General George Hammond), Twin Peaks , The X-Files , The Dead Zone , Psych , Highlander , Supernatural , Flash Gordon , The West Wing , NCIS , The Chris Isaak Show , ...

Stargate’s Don S. Davis dead at age 65

Posted 7/1/2008 on

One of the strongest presence in “Stargate: SG-1″ was that of General Hammond. The beloved actor who portrayed him, Don S. Davis, died Sunday of a heart attack. Gateworld has the following message that was provided by Don’s representative and his wife, Ruby Fleming-Davis: Dear Fans and Friends of Don S. Davis, So many of you have been touched by not only the work and ...

Links for the Day (July 1st, 2008)

Posted 7/1/2008 on The House Next Door

1. "Actor Don S. Davis dies in Gibsons" : R.I.P. Major Garland Briggs, for this among others. [ "Don Sinclair Davis, a B.C. actor best known for his recurring role on the TV show Stargate SG-1, died of a heart attack Sunday morning at his home in Gibsons. He was 65. He had a massive heart attack," said Gail Wilson, a friend who lives just down the street from Davis. "The ambulances came ...

R.I.P. Don S. Davis 1942-2008

Posted 7/1/2008 on Sarahnomics

Or, as he will always be known to me and legions of Twin Peaks fans, Major Garland Briggs. He was 65.

Major Garland Briggs Has
Entered The White Lodge
Don S. Davis
1942-2008

Posted 7/1/2008 on Ain't It Cool News - The best in movie, TV, DVD, and comic book news.

I am – Hercules Don S. Davis, the busy character actor who played Major Garland Briggs on “Twin Peaks,” has passed away. He was 65. Davis' role on “Peaks” may have inspired producers to cast him as military men on other sci-fi shows, including Captain William Scully (Dana’s pop) on “The X-Files” and Major General George Hammond on “Stargate SG-1.” One of his final filmed appearances ...