Ricardo Montalban, Mr. Roarke in Fantasy Island and Khan in Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan, died today at the age of 88. No cause of death was given. The AP writes:
But Montalban was best known as the faintly mysterious, white-suited Mr. Roarke, who presided over a tropical island resort where visitors were able to fulfill their lifelong dreams — usually at the unexpected expense of a difficult life lesson. Following a floatplane landing and lei ceremony, he greeted each guest with the line: “I am Mr. Roarke, your host. Welcome to Fantasy Island.”
R.I.P. Ricardo and remember, “KHHHAAAAAAAAAAN!” Please excuse the video below.
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Mind blowing yaar its simply superb. this is a very informative site.
The Wrath of Khan, still one of my favorite films of all time. Reiquiem In Pace Sr. Montalban.
Ricardo is dead, but his toupee lives on.
it seems like Montalban must have been a contender for Lady’s Man of the year at least a few times during his lifetime