Remembering Burt Lancaster on the 30th Anniversary of his death

  • By Lori Macatee
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Remembering Burt Lancaster, 30 Years Later

It has been exactly 30 long years since Burt Lancaster died in Los Angeles on October 20, 1994 at the age of 80. As a number of online tributes attest, he was one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Today, fans of Burt Lancaster (The Leopard, From Here to Eternity, ...) along with the rest of the film industry have been remembering the iconic man he was.

Lancaster, a cultural icon

Born Burton Stephen Lancaster in New York on November 2, 1913, his career spanned an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Lancaster was not just a great actor, he was an icon, an all-around inspiration to everyone.

In 1963 he touched the hearts of millions as Don Fabrizio Corbera in ‘The Leopard’. His legacy continues to grow as new generations of fans are discovering his unique heritage.

It's been 30 years since the tragic loss of Burt Lancaster and his personality still resonate strongly within us all. Although Burt Lancaster is no longer physically here, his presence is more powerful than ever. He left a void that has yet to be filled.

In memory of the Late Great Burt Lancaster.

Burt Lancaster career in pictures

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