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My thoughts on…Charles Hyatt’s death

January 4th 2007 -

Wow. I’ve posted on a lot of deaths during the past week. Neville Willoughby, James Brown, Saddam and now Charles Hyatt. If I continue at this pace, my blog might as well be called an obituary. But back to the post at hand. Charles Hyatt died on New Year’s Day in Florida from liver cancer at the age of 75. He was a well-known and beloved Jamaican comedian, actor and broadcaster, though he was mostly known as a comedian. In fact, if you’ve never heard of Charles Hyatt, you’re probably not Jamaican. I heard of his death the other day, Tuesday I think it was. It didn’t hit me as much as Neville’s death, because I was closer to him, but I still felt a deep sense of loss. I grew up with him as well, laughing at his unique brand of comedy, though I cannot recall the programs I saw him on. Perhaps it was because they were so numerous or that it was so far back.

Many local actors paid their respects, calling him a professional and a great talent. I have to agree. He had a wide body of work, not surprising for a man whose career spanned nearly 50 years. He performed in 17 national pantomimes, several films, in which he brushed shoulders with greats such as Robin Williams, James Coburn and Denzel Washington, stage productions and radio dramas. He received many awards for his great work, such as the Actor Boy Awards, Silver Musgrave medal and The Order of Distinction. It seems that all the greats are dying out, and there are no replacements for them. Not like anyone could truly replace them. Is there no talent out there? At least he lived to see the new year, unlike Neville, James and Saddam. Walk good Charley.

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8 Responses on “My thoughts on…Charles Hyatt’s death”

1. 
   Abeni Says:
   January 4th, 2007 at 6:27 pm

   RIP. I saw Mighty Quinn so I must have seen him.

2. 
   Mighty Afroditee Says:
   January 4th, 2007 at 7:58 pm

   Yep - I can see the obituary anology…

   Don’t know of him, though

   RIP.

3. 
   Chief Lymer Says:
   January 4th, 2007 at 8:04 pm

   So shocked to hear he had gone. I honestly didn’t think he was as old as he was. I’ve worked with him before and he always seemed ageless.

4. 
   Mad Bull Says:
   January 4th, 2007 at 9:04 pm

   Wow! I didn’t hear about this one at all! This one hit me more than Neville Willoughby though. I quite liked Charley, though I didn’t know him personally.

5. 
   The Imaginary Diva Says:
   January 5th, 2007 at 12:18 am

   I know there’s been so much deaths lately. And it’s always sad when its the good guys that we look up to go.

   Hey, you upgraded your Blogger? How are you liking it?

6. 
   jbeauty Says:
   January 5th, 2007 at 10:27 am

   Yes, so many great Jamaican icons passed this year including Miss Lou. Thanks for taking the time to pay well deserved respects.

7. 
   Stunner Says:
   January 6th, 2007 at 12:27 pm

   Charles Hyatt, has certainly helped shaped the arts schene in jamaica and has made an indelible contribution to Jamaica. Another Jamicon passes.

8. 
   cool destiny Says:
   January 8th, 2007 at 7:05 pm

   We are losing all the great stalwarts of our society. RIP. Charley.

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