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zombie8	Posted: Jul 1 2008, 10:10 AM
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Don S. Davis: 1942-2008

Monday - June 30, 2008 | by Darren Sumner

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:

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Dear Fans and Friends of Don S. Davis,

So many of you have been touched by not only the work and art of Don S. Davis, but by the man himself, who always took the time to be with you at the appearances he loved, that it is with a tremendous sense of loss I must share with you that Don passed away from a massive heart attack on Sunday morning, June 29th.

On behalf of his family and wife, Ruby, we thank you for your prayers and condolences. A family memorial where Don's ashes will be scattered in the ocean will take place in a few weeks, and should you wish to, please make a donation to the American Heart Association in Don's memory.

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Full article at http://www.gateworld.net/news/2008/06/don_...1942-2008.shtml

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contact2918	Posted: Jul 1 2008, 03:02 PM
Brigadier General Group: Brigadier General Posts: 3,930 Member No.: 8 Joined: 2-May 05	I had the chance to see Don in person at a SG Con in Columbus OH several years ago. He was hilarious in his presentation. But the thing that impressed me the most was when we saw him in to the Starbucks in the hotel lobby. He was just hanging out talking to the fans that happened to be in there at the time. He was a nice genuine person. My prayers go out to his family. -------------------- My Depth Is Immaterial To This Conversation...

Kody	Posted: Jul 1 2008, 03:26 PM
Lieutenant Colonel Group: Lieutenant Colonel Posts: 796 Member No.: 82 Joined: 23-March 06	Thank you Don Davis for your dedication and service to the arts and to your country. God Speed. RIP -------------------- First ground combat troops in New Guinea, May 3rd 1942 fan fics of stargate SG-1

DrJudy	Posted: Jul 2 2008, 02:36 AM
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 427 Member No.: 124 Joined: 17-August 06	I saw the announcement late Monday over at the MSOL site and wished I had the power to post announcements over here. Davis was an amazing man. Did you know he was a cast member in a deep sea adventure/mock dive thing at the Vancouver Aquarium? The amazing thing was, he was young enough (probably still on the faculty at UBC at the time of shooting) that he still had HAIR, with color (light red). I kept staring at his character because I recognized the voice and mannerisms, and finally concluded that he really WAS who he sounded like. Godspeed, Don. -------------------- DrJ

Loremaster21	Posted: Jul 2 2008, 11:22 AM
Lieutenant Colonel Group: Lieutenant Colonel Posts: 1,970 Member No.: 76 Joined: 17-March 06	Godspeed, and God Bless You Don... -------------------- "Let's get drunk and chase women, or get women and chase drunks, I don't care!" The Truth Is Out There...Somewhere...I Hope...

Raziel-Shanks	Posted: Jul 3 2008, 04:12 AM
General, ASGC Commander Group: General Posts: 614 Member No.: 20 Joined: 11-May 05	NO! He died? Rest in peace Don! You've given me a great many laughs and good drama on SG-1. Without you as Hammond Stargate wouldn't have been the same. To the General! -------------------- HAIL THOR!!

simby	Posted: Jul 7 2008, 08:10 AM
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Angus_Mulder	Posted: Apr 13 2009, 12:15 PM
Ret. General, Leader of the ASGC Group: Ret. General Posts: 197 Member No.: 27 Joined: 9-June 05	I remember when this happened and am still grieved to think about it. It is sad with every episode I watch. The man was a legend and shall always be though so to everyone who knew him. He was amazing and cherished in every way possible especially by us faithful ASGC followers. We loved him dearly and I am sad to see him depart. I hope him a joyous afterlife wherever it might take him. -------------------- Keeper of: The Lone Gunman's Computers General of the Asgard Stargate Command "Watch how I soar" ~ Hoban Washburne

contact2918	Posted: Apr 15 2009, 12:26 AM
Brigadier General Group: Brigadier General Posts: 3,930 Member No.: 8 Joined: 2-May 05	Indeed. I saw him in Continuum the other day. I was glad to see him, but bummed that I won't see any more of him. -------------------- My Depth Is Immaterial To This Conversation...

Raziel-Shanks	Posted: Oct 15 2009, 02:25 PM
General, ASGC Commander Group: General Posts: 614 Member No.: 20 Joined: 11-May 05	I still miss him. I was so pleased they've honoured him with the new ship Deadlus class George Hammond -------------------- HAIL THOR!!

contact2918	Posted: Oct 17 2009, 11:16 PM
Brigadier General Group: Brigadier General Posts: 3,930 Member No.: 8 Joined: 2-May 05	Yeah. I forget which SGA episode they mentioned they were going to do that. I think it was Sam telling Shepperd. It's good to finally see it. -------------------- My Depth Is Immaterial To This Conversation...

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