Bruce Glover has died aged 92.
The actor played assassin Mr Wint in James Bond film Diamonds Are Forever. His son Crispin, who is also an actor, has paid a heartbreaking tribute to his dad.
Back to the Future star Crispin shared the news of his father’s death to followers on Instagram by posting a photo of himself as a child with his dad and mum. He wrote: “Bruce Herbert Glover. May 2, 1932 – March 12, 2025”.
There was no mention of how his dad had died.
Devastated family friends and fans flocked to comment, with one writing: “Sorry to hear about your dad passing. I remember many years ago when you came to our house for boyscout, my dad was your boyscout leader. We lived on Gilmore Avenue and you and your family lived on the next street over. At the time I was a kid but I knew your dad was famous and yes I was a bit starstruck when he came to our house to pick you up and meet with my dad. I just wanted to tell you it was a treat to meet your dad”.
While another commented: “I had the privilege to sit across the aisle from him at a screening of” What Is It? “At the Egyptian theater. To say he was beaming with pride was an understatement. He was all class. My best to you and your family Mr. Glover”.
A third wrote: “I’m so very sorry to hear this. It was a pleasure to meet and talk with you both in Chicago many years back”.
Bruce Glover made a number of notable film appearances in the 70s, including 1974’s Chinatown, 1973’s Walking Tall and Hard Times (1975).
He first began acting after serving in the US Army from 1953 to 1955, during which time he served six months in Korea. Born in Chigago to Eva Elvira and Herbert Horman Glover, he was of Czech, English and Swedish descent.
His first TV appearances came via 1963’s My Favourite Martian, 1965’s Perry Mason: The Case of the Golden Girls and then The Rat Patrol in 1965. He also starred in 1970’s Mission: Impossible and The Dukes of Hazzard (1979).
But his most memorable appearance was when he starred alongside jazz musician Putter Smith as assassins Mr. Wint and Mr. Kidd in Diamonds Are Forever, starring Sean Connery.
Glover continued acting through the 90s, but also continued to teach acting classes (which he had started in the 50s). While living in his West LA home, he added an additional level to provide an acting studio.
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Source: Mirror
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