Fondly remembered for his role as John Steed in the 60s British TV series The Avengers, the great Patrick Macnee has passed away at age 93. Along with Diana Rigg as Mrs. Peel, Macnee’s Steed was the embodiment of the unflappable British gentleman, as an intelligence operative who thwarted evil by relying on his wits, panache and an umbrella instead of a gun.
The Avengers ran from 1960 – 1969, with Macnee returning in The New Avengers in 1976, featuring Joanna Lumley and Geth Hunt. Steed was one of the great icons of the spy genre, and Macnee always brought a sense of humor, fun and civilized flair to bear against his antagonists.
He also appeared in the James Bond film A View to a Kill and Laurence Olivier’s Hamlet.
A toast to you, Steed.
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