Mr. Miyagi Dies at 73
I was really sad to hear this news today.
From the AP:
LOS ANGELES - Actor Pat Morita, whose portrayal of the wise and dry-witted
Mr. Miyagi in “The Karate Kid” earned him an Oscar nomination, has died. He was 73.Morita died Thursday at his home in Las Vegas of natural causes, said his wife
of 12 years, Evelyn. She said in a statement that her husband, who first rose to fame
with a role on “Happy Days,” had “dedicated his entire life to acting and comedy.”
The one thing that I will will certainly always remember him for:
In 1984, he appeared in the role that would define his career and spawn countless
affectionate imitations. As Kesuke Miyagi, the mentor to Ralph
Macchio’s “Daniel-san,” he taught karate while trying to catch flies with chopsticks
and offering such advice as “wax on, wax off” to guide Daniel through chores to improve
his skills.
I truly enjoyed him in the movies. I am sure he will be missed.