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Ralph Waite (Father Matt) has died
Topic Started: Feb 13 2014, 08:49 PM (6,515 Views)
Dany_E
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Jason47
Feb 13 2014, 11:22 PM
Dany_E
Feb 13 2014, 11:10 PM
Is this our Bill Hayes mentioned here? Anyone know?
Yes, it's Bill. Bill was doing lots of TV in New York City in the 1950's, and Ralph became a minister working on Long Island in 1954, so I guess they met there.
Thanks Jason.
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jam6242
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I remember Ralph Waite saying years ago that attending the acting class with Bill changed his life. Bill was just reminiscing on Twitter the other day about working with Sid Caesar and Shirley Temple. Must be hard to see so many peers passing away in such a short time span.
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blueskies
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how sad! RIP :(
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am103
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Oh no, this is so sad! I absolutely adored Father Matt and LOVED his scenes with Ari Zucker and Greg Vaughan :(

RIP, Ralph Waite.
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stormymac
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In 1992, the Walton's Mtn Museum was opened and they had a big dedication celebration that was attended by most of the surviving cast. Since we lived only a couple of hours away, my mother and I decided at the last minute (literally that day) to go. We really enjoyed it, but the one thing that I always told people about that day was that I got to shake Ralph Waite's hand. He wasn't the only one I shook hands with and it was just a quick moment, but it still thrills me to this day. There was just something special about him. He always came across as solid, warm, kind, and seemed to have a twinkle in his eye.

He will be truly missed and always remembered.
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SoapGal1
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Father Matt Walton. :'(

RIP.
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Laufeyson
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This is so sad, may he rest in peace and condolences to his family and loved ones.
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fan57


Very sad. Loved him as John Walton on the Walton's. John boy, Jason, Mary Ellen,Ben,Erin, Jim Bob and Elizabeth wishing their Pa a final goodnight. Rest in Peace Ralph Waite!
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Matt
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Classic Soap Fan

This is so ironic since just earlier today, one of the classic TV pages I follow on Facebook posted a recent, posed picture of Waite, Michael Learned, and Richard Thomas together with the caption (paraphrased) "The Waltons today".

On a tangent, I've thought for quite a while now (really since she filled in for Jeanne Cooper) that Michael Learned would make a really nice Laura Horton.
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Mayholidays


Such sad news .. Rest in Peace :`(
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dylan76
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Wow. Today I learned Ralph Waite played Father Matt. Shows how much I pay attention to this stupid show now.
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jaygal
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Oh no. RIP Ralph. Really enjoyed him on Days and the Waltons. :(
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Oak Alley
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RIP Ralph... You made a comforting presence in your scenes, and you'll be missed
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throughthehourglass
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I'm so sad :( R.I.P
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Professor-in-training

Another icon gone.
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DOOLette
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Father Matt and Mr. Waite will live on in our hearts.
Many condolences to his family and friends (us included).
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Ashley1


That is such sad news. I loved Father Matt. RIP Ralph Waite.
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Hamilton
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I was so sad to hear this. He had such a wonderful presence on the show.
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camera shy


I remember him saying that playing John Walton a good father to seven kids made him want to be a better man in his real life. I wish we had a Walton like program on now to escape to every week.
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DAYS STARS REACT TO RALPH WAITE'S DEATH
http://www.soapoperadigest.com/content/days-stars-react-ralph-waites-death


Shawn Christian ‏@ShawnC4real 8m
Good-bye Mr. Ralph Waite. RIP. Your "Father Matt" always gave me great advice on love. #TheWaltons #Days pic.twitter.com/TCnIXmdsIm
https://twitter.com/ShawnC4real/status/434369474393694208
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Edited by thepadange, Feb 14 2014, 12:51 PM.
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