Remembering Eli Wallach on the 10th Anniversary of his death

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on June 24, 2024

Remembering Eli Wallach, 10 Years Later

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It has been exactly 10 long years since Eli Wallach died in New York on June 24, 2014 at the age of 98. As a number of online tributes attest, he was one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Today, fans of Eli Wallach (The Godfather Part III, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, The Magnificent Seven, Baby Doll, ...) along with the rest of the film industry have been remembering the iconic man he was.

Wallach, a cultural icon

Born Eli Herschel Wallach in New York on December 7, 1915, his career spanned an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Wallach was not just a great actor, he was an icon, an all-around inspiration to everyone.

In 1966 he touched the hearts of millions as Tuco in ‘The Good, the Bad and the Ugly’. His legacy continues to grow as new generations of fans are discovering his unique heritage.

It's been 10 years since the tragic loss of Eli Wallach and his personality still resonate strongly within us all. Although Eli Wallach 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 Eli Wallach.