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RIP, James Garner | Kaitling McDuffie remembers the talented James Garner

I was watching a group of toddlers gulp down Cheez-Its and vanilla wafers this morning at church when I got the text from my dad that told me James Garner had passed away today at the age of 86. Honestly, I became a little sad. Growing up, it was him and not John Wayne (much as I love that old coot) that made the Old West fantastic fun for me. James Garner later became famous for the television…

RIP, James Garner | Kaitling McDuffie remembers the talented James Garner

I was watching a group of toddlers gulp down Cheez-Its and vanilla wafers this morning at church when I got the text from my dad that told me James Garner had passed away today at the age of 86. Honestly, I became a little sad. Growing up, it was him and not John Wayne (much as I love that old coot) that made the Old West fantastic fun for me. James Garner later became famous for the television…

"Everybody wants blockbusters. I like to see a few pictures now and then that have to do with people and have relationships, and that's what I want to do films about. I don't want to see these sci-fi movies, and I don't want to do one of those. I don't understand it." ~ James Garner

To me James Garner has always been one of those few celebrities you could tell was just a genuine man.  There aren't many people like that in the world anymore.  While I can't believe he's no longer with us, he will remain with us for generations to come and will sorely be missed by all his fans.  Rest well Maverick, for as your pappy always said, "A coward dies a thousand deaths, a hero dies but one." A thousand to one is pretty good odds. And I think it's safe to say a thousand deaths was never in your cards.