'Columbo' star Peter Falk passes at 83

'Columbo' star Peter Falk passes at 83


Legendary television actor Peter Falk, who was best known for his role as a squinty, rumpled detective in the hit series “Columbo,” has died at the age of 83.

Falk died Thursday night at his Beverly Hills home, according to a statement released by family friend Larry Larson.

A cause of death has not been released.

He'd been suffering from Alzheimer's Disease for several years now, & complications from same has been given as the cause of death.

I really enjoyed his acting in Columbo. The character he played was, well, a character.

Absolutely LOVED Peter Falk. From "Murder, Inc." onward. Have all the "Columbo" episodes on dvd. Am thinking I'll have to make some chili (one of "Columbo's" favorite on-case meals) & have an in-house "Columbo" marathon.