The Life and Tragic Ending of David Hedison

Mini bio of the life of actor David Hedison who is probably most famous for his role as Captain Lee Crane in Irwin Allen's television series Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
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[@rickyparrilla2426]

I worked as a Concierge at a Condominium called the Cosmopolitan on East 48th street. Mr Hedison had an Apartment there and spent much time when he was in NYC. He was a very nice man who didn't ask for much and was always pleasant. I worked there till 1999 and Mr Hedison still had his Apartment there. Mr Roger Moore came by the building who was also pleasant to meet they were friends like it said in the video. During my time working there as a concierge Mr Hedison was always a Gentleman I have to honestly say. He never asked for much and was a descent tipper during the holidays. Sorry to hear of his passing and as far as I saw there wasn't anything tragic about his life. Rest in Peace Mr Hedison and thank you for always being so nice & humble. 🙏👍🙏

[@daniel4one916]

this man is my hero. Captain Lee Crane. REST IN PEACE

[@sciencemansandera]

Mine too most ballsy Captain that ever was 💪👍👍

[@raymondpetrovits2336]

I am old enough to have watched Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea with David and Richard Basehart. Great action/fantasy program. Great acting and story line.

[@alexp3752]

Like a wine fine, Mr. David Hedison never changed. A classic, true gentleman, when he passed this world lost a special man. Yet at the same time, Heaven gained one of its finest citizens! God speed Mr. Hedison!

[@tennmcclain]

Mr Hedison was my first celebrity crush. I remember watching Voyage every Sunday night at 7pm. RIP, David

[@scribe56]

Oh my god we really have to meet have coffee. I adored him and I loved voyage to the bottom of the sea. Sunday night never missed it period my whole family watched it. Later on, he played on a soapi. Think one length to live but don't quote me he was very good in it. I also did episodes of shows like a Law and order. Was on a soap for a while too

[@lindaterrell5535]

What is the “sad ending”? He lived to age 92. Living a rich life.

[@jonoble7136]

You don't know his wife died first. So he went on a lonely man with only his daughters and his daughter in law Jodie foster.

[@lindaterrell5535]

@@jonoble7136 My husband died after a 50 year marriage. I dealt with it. I moved on. David also had friends. And adoring fans to buoy him.

[@EEE-333]

@@lindaterrell5535 ehh people take and show things differently

[@david1731048]

@@jonoble7136 Dying at 92 a widower is hardly a "tragic end". It happens.

[@christopherwood2290]

Click bait headline.

[@andrealeigh8123]

One of my celebrity crushes. Bless him.

[@pattileff6931]

Mine too!

[@johncarroll9986]

Loved this Great actor sadly no longer with us rest in peace David Hedason

[@mattwaters6987]

R.I.P. David. Thank you for sharing your talents with the masses.

[@GabiD57]

please stop the crap bait. He had a great life, not pathetic in any way. Very unfair to him and his fans.

[@NHseacoast]

Welll said Dave hediso. had a great career!

[@mrforevernever517]

David had a wonderful long life and was a much respected actor. "Tragic Ending"?... These people have a morbid sense of humor.

[@Maria-co9eg]

David Hedison (along with Jeffrey Wright) were the only two actors to play CIA Agent Felix Leiter more than once in the James Bond Franchise. David Hedison played Felix in Live And Let Die and Licence To Kill. Jeffrey Wright played Felix in Casino Royale, Quantum Of Solace, and No Time To Die.

[@theequaliser8026]

Great actor

[@jefferyyoung2580]

I love the captain 💙

[@johnrider5701]

Since when has living until your 92 after a successful career and a life well lived been a sad ending..

[@alexp3752]

He was needed elsewhere at 92. He simply returned home to rejoin his wife who had passed earlier.

[@franktheo2055]

It's amazing, David Hardison's facial expiration has such a striking resemblance to Tyron Power. Capitan Lee Crane lived a full life and passed away @92. leaving this 64 year old kid growing up during the 1960's nothing short of great memories of Voyage To The Bottom Of The Sea FOREVER ! RIP 🌹 RIP.

[@dorothycrawley3327]

I watched "Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea" when I was little in 1968..Such a handsome man I used to say..yes children know who is good looking and not so handsome..I knew when watching " I Love Lucy" that Ricky Ricardo was more handsome than Fred Mertz..David Hedison looked middle Eastern to me..He reminds me of Ethiopian born black chef Marcus Samuelsson..

[@dracometeors3010]

He was the sympathic Actor Face of the late 50s and 60s.

[@noelytozetto2683]

Trágico fim ? Que eu saiba ele foi um homem vitorioso em todos os sentidos. Viveu cercado de amigos e conserva uma respeitável legião de admiradores !

[@lazyhazeldaisy9596]

My goodness I had such a crush on him and I still think he is lovely but David had a wonderful life and lived to a great age, no sad ending here!😍

[@aurorahill8942]

NOT SAD!!!😠😠😠

[@user-fu9uj7gr4u]

I was 10 years old in 1964 and David Hedison was my first crush. I thought it was just the best looking man. I have a sore back in those days and I still do as of today rip David Hedison. I love you dearly love from all of us on Staten Island, New York.

[@jonoble7136]

I actually met him he was a truly great man. I loved him in voyage to the bottom of the sea. I am not enough to have seen voyage to the bottom of the sea original run as I was born in 1979 but I watch the reruns and have the dvds

[@joycejean-baptiste4355]

Interesting how it says the tragic ending but the photo of his wonderful smile kinda looks the opposite. I grew up watching 'Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea.' I also saw The Fly. Superb actor.

[@scribe56]

I don't think I ever missed anything that he was in. I always liked him so much. From what I'm reading on here. He was a down to earth guy and that's always the way I saw him. I loved voyage the volume of the sea. One of my favorite little things about the show. Was that the admiral played by richard basshardt often more sweater over his uniform. I'm guessing because it might be kind of cold on a submarine. But the best thing about it is the sweater. It was green and it had a little hole on it that they never fixed. And I thought that was the greatest touch. It was just an old sweater that he put on when it was chilly and I loved that. It seems so real , and that's something that someone serving in the submarine would probably do. By the way if you ever get a chance to Tour a submarine please do it. You will wonder how people manage to live on those ships for months at a time. Very tight fit in the world war two period subs. A little tiny bit better. A little More elbow room in the Ones I got a chance to go on in the sixties

[@assaginel2822]

Great actor Rip David

[@EmilyGloeggler7984]

Fantastic performer

[@bobbystclaire]

My favorite thing ever did was he was in the original movie, the fly besides being one of my favorite shows Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea😮😂

[@sandramara4394]

Ele era simplesmente LINDO, MARAVILHOSO!!

[@gloriajacobs756]

My crush

[@scribe56]

Oh my goodness I forgot he was in the enemy below. He had a really good part and I sort. I remember he saved robert mitchum's life. Excellent movie. It really Made one look at war in a different way.

[@patrickkelley6212]

RIP David!

[@auratatianavivaspena9162]

El esra hermosisimo, lindisimo, bellísimo, divino

[@sobo1956]

What Sad Ending he had a Good Lfe . but he was a Brilliant Actor

[@roenamorgan8286]

"From looking at(these early photographs)this KZbin Video',of young actor David Hedison,I believe his favorite sport might have been football; according to his posture of body physique." 7--25--2023'

[@summerhorse]

What is so tragic about living to 92 after a successful career and family life?

[@hildaandreas7469]

I should have known from that bone structure and the cheekbones, he was Armenian

[@RagShop1]

WHAT tragic ending? He had a LONG life and died of natural causes, having outlived his wife. By the way, Irwin Allen also offered him the role of Capt. Crane FIRST for the Voyage movie, just after The Lost World. Hedison's unhappy experience on that film caused him to turn down Voyage, the movie, forcing Allen to go with Robert Sterling. When Irwin came back to him for the Voyage series pilot 3 years later, it was his friend Roger Moore who convinced him to accept, saying that the steady work of a TV series was most comforting to have.

[@carlacrawford9349]

Where do you get this sad life crap? He had a long ,successful career, over 60 years . With nearly 300 appearaces in stage, TV, and Movies. He lived in Hollywood in the same house he had bought back around 1965. And most impressive, he was married to the same woman for 48 years and had 2 beautiful daughters . Both successful. And passes away with an estimsted value between 2 and 3 million. He had a good life. He passed away with his loved ones around him. And was cremated and his ashes scattered over the Pacfic. We should all be this lucky. I only wish there was a grave or memorial stone to visit. RIP David . You are greatly missed by family , friends and fans. This was not a sad life!!!.❤❤❤😊😊😊 8:37

[@lolivaquezlopez3065]

Me gustaría oírlo en español y no entiendo lo de "triste final"

[@giarc888]

Played vttbots well along with richard baseheart.

[@SurfCityVideo]

Tragic? He died in his sleep in his own bed and looked like a movie star to the very end. Tragic end my ass.

[@jefferyyoung2580]

I don't any movies

[@auratatianavivaspena9162]

No entiendo ingles ojala fuera do lado al español

[@TheodoreStAmant]

Do the life and sad ending of Linda Darnell

[@yodalayheehoo5447]

Yessss!!!!

[@promedio2933]

Sad ending? Where. You are herrado woth h of a horse

[@yodalayheehoo5447]

Click Bait!

[@auratatianavivaspena9162]

Ojalá en español x q Ingles nada

[@yvonnealbers9189]

B h I

[@sciencemansandera]

He was awesome and funny I wanted to go see he he did like meet and greets voyage fans etc his middle name was David. I cant remember but obe of his daughters i belive is a famous actor too. God it seemed like Jody foster or somebody. He made an awesome Navy man they should have gave hime more military ship man parts. I still watch voyage reruns to this day. He must have actually loved the sea i know my mom wanted sprinkled in Sears lol to feel like was still shopping there. I would have sneaked her in but all my brthers turned into theiving crooks ripping me off by the time of her death. I was preparing to go home the night she died my ph quit and went and bought one I would have to call and say call me back to hear her. All my brothers ripped my parents off now I have to sue them it sucks. But i still love Hedisons work even saw his the day appeared on the young and restless while eating lunch and said hey ots Crane lol 👍👍

[@williamkettle8666]

Disgraceful title lived a full life.