Canadian actor Jonathan Crombie dead at 48

Crombie was best-known for his role as Gilbert Blythe in the Anne of Green Gables films on CBC
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[@LittleMak1]

I was so sad when I saw Jonathan died, I had a huge crush on him back when I was little and wanted every guy to be Gilbert Blythe

[@mogznwaz]

You and millions of others ❤

[@rhocassiopeiae]

I had the biggest crush on him as a little girl.

[@ej3016]

as a girl - its 2016 (31 yrs on) and I still have a Gilbert crush 😊

[@battywattywoo]

So did I, when I was 14. I like the Hello Kitty head, by the way.

[@JasmineLajeunesse]

he was such a babe

[@NikkiSchumacherOfficial]

Same

[@bellepadgett3255]

Wow. Just found out about this. Gilbert Blythe was definitely my first childhood crush.

[@WhtWngDv68]

Oh my gosh, such a tragedy. Such a talented actor and loved him as Gilbert Blythe. He will be missed. Praying for his family.

[@peraleeknight1746]

I have always loved this man, I fell for him in the Anne movies when I was ten years old and still break them out all the time. My mother introduced me to the movies and they are one of my best memories of her now that she's gone.. I think I've been looking for my Gilbert my whole life. Rest In Peace Mr. Crombie. You will be missed.

[@sophielegault2278]

7 years ago today, April 15th 2015, the world lost Jonathan Crombie❤️❤️ miss you so much Jonathan❤️

[@10lilrip]

Oh Noooooooooooooo, not Gilbert, this is heartbreaking.

[@TrangPakbaby]

"farewell my beloved..." RIP "Gilbert"

[@elizabethcollins8451]

I love Anne of Green Gables. He was one of my favorite characters

[@angelacarleton9575]

It made me sad to know he passed away - I loved his performance as Gilbert Blythe. A fine actor.

[@les2634]

I loved him in anne of green gable. So sad, he was a beautiful man.

[@sophielegault2278]

6 years after he’s still remembered and still a legend!

[@sandrawright2892]

I love Anne of green gables. Jonathan was a brilliant actor. I had a big crush on him. It's so sad that he died so young😭 he will be sadly missed. Xxx

[@Mandyblue1984]

This is So Sad, I love Anne of Green Gables, so many of the actors have passed away on that show you just never know when it is your time to go. Praying for his family, he will be missed RIP Jonathan

[@MsAsc99]

Still in shock - I just now came across the awful news. I was about 12 when the "Anne" series first came out and it's been a part of my life ever since. This one really hurts. R.I.P. Gilbert :(

[@mimjoy1]

i loved watching him on Anne of Green Gables. he was my first crush. thanks for making my favourite childhood character come alive. praying for your family. Farewell Gil :( RIP

[@freshbotanicalskinandmuscl5967]

He will be in hearts forever...

[@marieboehman1538]

Will always love that scene where Anne cracked the slate over his head. One of the best scenes ever. Him and Megan were so wonderful on screen together.

[@AndySaenz]

Wow, life is so short. I just found out he died several years ago. I really enjoyed watching him as Gilbert Blythe in Anne of Green Gables. May he rest in Heaven.

[@julesmclena9874]

Nooooooo. Just by accident came across this!! Anne of Green Gables my all time fav drama from my childhood and Gilbert Blythe.....heartbreaking 😔 RIP Jonathon. You will not be forgotten ❤

[@JosephDungee]

Wow that is tragic...Loved him as Gilbert Blythe (and jealous too :-) ....praying for his family

[@emilymalden3310]

Joseph Dungee Why were you jealous of his character? I loved the movies as well. My pal met him after a play in Chicago. He was really cool.

[@JosephDungee]

Emily Malden Because he got to kiss Megan Follows and Diana Barry had a crush on him...ahhhh bliss :-)

[@emilymalden3310]

What did you like most about the series? That cool some guys liked the movies as well. Did you ever meet anyone?

[@JosephDungee]

Emily Malden Everything. But I believe my favorite scenes are: 1. When Matthew Picks up AnnE at the train station and says "I don't mind, talk as much as you want"...priceless 2. The Avril Atonement story when Diana Barry says "Yes I did enter you.." I love the confidence and friendship Diana had to help Anne when she didn't think she would ever be published. 3. In Anne of Avonlea (The book) and love story of Miss Lavendar and Stephen Irving and how Anne brought them together.... I love the heart Miss Lavendar had, youthful in early middle age (If you haven't read the book do yourself a favor at least listen to them by Karen Savage on Librivox, You can thank me later :-) 4. Finally, when Anne FINALLY relents when Gilbert says "Can't we friends...." after rescuing "The Lady of Shalott" I never got a chance to meet any of the cast but my dream is to go Prince Edward Island (I traveled there via Google maps, very cool!) and walk around Green Gables, see the Lake of Shining Water and The Avenue....

[@emilymalden3310]

Wow you are a devoted fan, I like those scenes too. It looks like Jon wanted to crack up when Anne got stuck up again after he rescued her in that boat. Regarding your crush on Megan, I bet a lot of women were envious of her due to her being romantic with Jon. I never had a crush on him, but thought he was cute. I was a teen when the show premiered. It is hard 30 years have gone by. Thanks for telling me about the book.

[@rebekahstoddard3371]

Jonathan is walking with angels!!! He is missed very much.

[@sophielegault2278]

9 years without Jonathan Crombie💔😭 10/12/1966 - 4/15/2015 Next year will be 10 years without Jonathan Crombie😭😭

[@shartrezlittle8952]

I still have a crush on Gilbert.Jonathan Crombie was an amazing actor

[@Blue-uj5nr]

A wonderful actor and amazing man. He will be missed greatly.

[@terilefevers6189]

Oh snap this is so very sad. I literally just learned of this. He was an excellent, handsome, fine actor and he is missed no doubt about it. God bless him, his loved ones and God bless you all guys and gals.

[@girlonfire2.076]

I was so in live with his Gilbert Blythe

[@NiVi192]

Oh dear, 48! 😢 Rest in Peace, Jonathan!

[@leesisters1]

Rest in peace Jonathan.. Thanks for the good great memory. You will be missed...

[@jessicavinces6965]

HE WAS AN AMAZING ACTOR...I`M VERY SAD...HE WAS MY FAVORITE ACTOR AND I WILL MISS HIM SO MUCH....RIP GILBERT BLYTHE. FOR EVER JONATHAN CROMBIE...

[@kathymunro1904]

He will always be Gilbert to me ❤️

[@marjannezami8488]

I am so sorry and can't believe it.I will miss Gilbert.God bless him.

[@KenyanBunnie]

My sisters and I would take out the VHS series from the library every summer. At one point, 2 pigeons got inside our apt stairwell and built a nest. We called them Anne and Gilbert. And the. They had 2 babies. But then the superintendent of the apt building found it one day and just threw it all I the garbage. Eggs and all. We were really sad about it. We felt special for those 2 to have chosen to live where they did. Like they knew they could trust us. :(... Anyway. Condolences.

[@neha1123]

Kenyan Bunnie :)

[@trishmiller8889]

R.I.P...your AMAZING actor...HEART AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS

[@annagrzesik1471]

Wpanialy film,niesamowita rola,moje dzieciństwo.rip from Poland

[@missamzy]

I'll always love you Gilbert! 💖 I miss you so much! The biggest crush I ever had was on you.

[@bhartitaylor9093]

Awwww Gilbert Blithe was totally awesome. RIP I have so many fond memories of you and Anne of Green Gables

[@tholian_web]

Should have been a big star. A great talent lost. RIP Jonathan.

[@OldLadyFarmer58]

It was so Sad, such a wonderful person and actor. An inspiration to everyone to live life well!

[@linliu3414]

I didn't know about this，I liked him so much. Anne of Green Gables is still one of my favorite movies.

[@bayer54]

How sad 😞! My brother died of the same way !

[@PurplePetal04]

Wow, I'm just now finding this out! So sad! Loved him as Gilbert Blithe.

[@Emotional2000]

Omg! So sad! Loved him as Gilbert B....

[@jknutson09]

RIP GILBERT BLYTHE

[@torontogirlwest]

Rest in peace . . . 😔

[@abeeslife1688]

crying I love him so rest in peace 😿

[@lerm2866]

What a bummer, I just watched Bullies and found his performance in the lead quite engaging. Rest in peace.

[@cgraham2134]

Oh I loved him as Gil in Anne of Green Gables. So sad he passed away so young.

[@jagcf]

Very sad news :( condolences from Sweden

[@sarawashington5485]

RIP Jonathan 💖😇You were part of my teenage childhood and I loved you Anne of Green Gables

[@smilerespectively4125]

R.I.P JONATHAN CROMBIE!

[@oscarcat1231]

Only just found out and I'm very upset about this :-( Like many people, Anne of Green Gables is my favourite series/film and the actors were brilliant

[@ewasliwowska516]

great actor, i will miss him

[@LaraCroftEyes1]

The moment Anne Shirley walk into school Gilbert Blythe was struck by a cupid in Anne of Green Gables

[@jordanm1438]

Please continue to report on this story, CBC. Specifically, the celebration of life and maybe interviews of people who knew him.

[@terrykelly5496]

Such a shame. I loved his performance as Gilbert Blythe.

[@daisyhuangvuelvas6089]

This is so sad 💔😭

[@utterlynice1]

Oh how sad!! I did not know until right this minute! There will never be another Gilbert Blythe! Rest In Peace.

[@taylorstevens6344]

Will be Missed! 😔😿👼🏻

[@Lalladragon]

My first love as I was growing up. Early 90s, the best man I know/knew. RIP my love!❤️ I lived, loved, celebrated your life as the most amazing person.

[@maribelgranados80]

😩😭😭 Nooooo!

[@kckc1975]

So sad. A loss of a great talent.

[@glendareserva9930]

I'm a big fan. Surely will miss him

[@MB-vu7ue]

rip💔you will be deeply missed.

[@jongalt9038]

My wife had the boxed set of Anne with an e. Great acting all around in this series- sad that he has gone. 😔

[@ionajohnstone9914]

Wow 8 years ago 😪 Forever Gilbert Blythe 🙏💗

[@juliamyklebust364]

😭😭😭so sad he was one of my fav actors

[@sabrinateraiarue790]

Wonderful Gilbert ever ! Breaking news and breaking heart watching this news ! Thank U Jonathan Crombie ! RIP love !

[@terilefevers6189]

Well said.

[@Zephyrcreadesigns]

Still can't believe it...

[@fajnyludzik]

he was the best actor especially he was so good at his role in Anne of green gable

[@The1morningstar]

Oh I didn't know he passed. My favorite tv show from childhood. It aired in Colombia around 1995.

[@FranMSK]

He was phenomenal in Drowsy. Completely deserving of such a beautiful, complex role. RIP.

[@michaeljonesdougherty.209]

I was really sad to here his passing

[@YENNYDEPERU]

Quien no amo la serie????. Que triste :-(

[@sophielegault2278]

8 years ago today the world lost Jonathan Crombie❤️❤️ April 15th, 2015 Miss you so much Jonathan Crombie❤️❤️

[@lmca08]

how sad ... RIP gilbert

[@lelleithmurray235]

What a shock!He was a fine actor

[@smilerespectively4125]

R.I.P

[@Gaynic666]

Me encanto verlo en Anne of green gables... desde la 1ra vez que lo vi. Siempre será Gil en mi memoria...

[@tameakahamilton1866]

Oh my God I'm just now knowing this. RIH

[@juliadalbec7903]

I have a big crush on him I was 10 when I watched the series 1st and now I am 12

[@rooshcollins2856]

i only found out about him today and now i can make a 3 person list about people that died 2 years before i found out about them.

[@MrsMaggie1122334455]

R.I.P.

[@osunkinnear5786]

I spent the entire day watching Anne of Green Gables. Rest In Peace Gilbert Blythe.

[@rebeccap6878]

Why did this make me cry so hard?

[@karpinesa]

Where the hell was I? I just found out my beloved Gilbert Blythe passed away 3 years ago💔💔💔

[@xiomarachavez3833]

This news has broken my heart over and over again 😭😭😭😢💔

[@davidstevens3385]

Rise In Power Jonathan Crombie

[@tesswoodard8949]

Oh that's the saddest thing I didn't know of!

[@boosmusic1295]

I love Anne of green gables

[@davidcurran8567]

Devastated!!

[@marianring1673]

I just learned about Jonathan's passing. I'm saddened that this great talent died at such a young age. He will always be my beloved Gilbert. Sleep well Jonathan. You will always be remembered.

[@DanielleFaaui818]

💙💙💙

[@christianheidt5733]

So sad 😢

[@TinaRayMusic]

ANNNNND here come the waterworks... :'(

[@kathyalcayaga2519]

😢 😢 😢 😭

[@kristysokoloski9089]

He is sorely missed.

[@alt3rego1980]

Gilbert Blythe😭

[@elladooscuro4132]

Oh, no.... 😢

[@priscillawilemon7901]

Loved Him So Much My Frist Crush 🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🌹🌹🌹🌹❤️❤️❤️