 "Blade Runner" star Rutger Hauer dies aged 75 July 25, 2019 - 11:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Actor Rutger Hauer, who starred in 1982's "Blade Runner", has died at the age of 75, the BBC reports. The star died in the Netherlands after a short illness, his agent confirmed. Hauer played the murderous replicant Roy Batty in "Blade Runner", which was directed by Ridley Scott and also starred Harrison Ford. The actor's funeral was held on Wednesday, July 24. Hauer was particularly well known for horror and vampire roles, starring as Van Helsing in Dracula 3D, and as the vampire Barlow in Salem's lot - a 2004 mini series of the Stephen King novel. Hauer was born on 23 January 1944 in Breukelen, near Amsterdam, in the Netherlands. In his youth, he joined the Dutch merchant navy but returned to Amsterdam in 1962. He briefly studied acting but then quit to join the army. He later returned to acting and got his major break in 1969 when he was cast in the title role of TV series Floris. His performance in Blade Runner was by far his most famous role, but he continued acting right up until this year. He has also appeared in the films "Sin City", "Batman Begins" and the HBO series "True Blood".   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi  Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan.Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan.Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan.Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. |
