RIP Paul D'Amato ("Slap Shot", inspiration for Wolverine)
Feb 22, 2024 12:29:07 GMT -5
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Post by El Pollo Guerrera on Feb 22, 2024 12:29:07 GMT -5
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Actor Paul D'Amato passed away on Monday February 19th at age 75. Best known as the captain of the opposing team the Syracuse Bulldogs in the movie "Slap Shot", he also appeared in "The Deadliest Season", "The Deer Hunter", "Suspect", and on TV in episodes of "Law & Order".
Comic artist John Byrne has said that D'Amato's appearance in "Slap Shot" inspired his character design for Wolverine in his classic run in "The Uncanny X-Men".
Rest in peace, sir.
Actor Paul D'Amato passed away on Monday February 19th at age 75. Best known as the captain of the opposing team the Syracuse Bulldogs in the movie "Slap Shot", he also appeared in "The Deadliest Season", "The Deer Hunter", "Suspect", and on TV in episodes of "Law & Order".
Comic artist John Byrne has said that D'Amato's appearance in "Slap Shot" inspired his character design for Wolverine in his classic run in "The Uncanny X-Men".
Rest in peace, sir.
