Bewitched : RIP: Actor Bernard Fox dies at 89

‘Bewitched’ and ‘Titanic’ actor Bernard Fox dead at 89

Television and movie actor Bernard Fox has died, according ABC 7. He was 89.

The popular television funny man died at Valley Presbyterian Hospital in Van Nuys of heart failure, Broadway World reported.

Fox was best known for playing Dr. Bombay, a womanizing warlock, on “Bewitched from 1966 to 1972. He also famously appeared as Captain Winston Havlock in the 1999 flick, “The Mummy” and in “Titantic” as Col. Archibald Gracie.

The Welsh actor, who retired from the spotlight in 2004, also played the bumbling Col. Crittendon on “Hogan’s Heroes” through the late ‘60s and lent his voice to the Disney movie “The Rescuers” and its sequel, “The Rescuers Down Under.”

Fox, the son of Queenie and Gerald Lawson, both of whom were stage actors, comes from a long line of performers.

He began his acting career as a young child, but put his goals on hold for a stint in the Royal Navy, resuming his career in the entertainment industry after the end of World War II. He has garnered well over 100 television and film credits over the course of his career.

He leaves behind two children and his wife Jacqueline, who he married in 1961.

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Dr. Bombay, Dr. Bombay! Emergency - come right away!

I loved this character. He was fun in every scene.

Now that leaves Bernie Koppel (the apothecary) and Erin Murphy (Tabatha) as the only two surviving characters of the show.

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Nancy Kovack, who played Durwood's ex.

I was just about to post about it. Very sad:(

While I'm sad to hear news like this, I must confess that Dr. Bombay was never
a personal fave of mine. He was just too campy and annoying, particularly in
the Sargent years. I did love his appearance as the snobbish, phony Osgood
Rightmeyer in season two. And I felt his very first appearance as Dr. Bombay
in season three's "There's Gold in Them Thar Pills" was his best.

Bless him for showing up at all those BW fan shows. He was a nice man. RIP.

Yeah he was very campy! But what else could the actor do with a role like that?😂

He had one of my favorite lines from the whole series. When Samantha's "weeping willow" made her cry, she called Dr. Bombay back.

"What is it this time? Does your crab grass have the croup?" LOL That line always makes me laugh.

R.I.P. Bernard Fox Thanks for the laughs!!

He is also very funny in the season six finale, "Make Love, Not Hate." Love when
Larry enters that crowded kitchen, spies Bombay, and awkwardly says, "Hi."

BOMBAY: Evidently.

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He had one of my favorite lines from the whole series. When Samantha's "weeping willow" made her cry, she called Dr. Bombay back.

"What is it this time? Does your crab grass have the croup?"

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He did have some funny one-liners. One of my favorites is when Darrin asks him how to repay him and his eyes get all serious and he says, "I want...YOUR SOUL." Darrin looks completely frightened and then Dr. Bombay looks at Samantha and says, "He's a bit of a square isn't he?" lol

RIP. Bernard Fox/Dr. Bombay

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That "I want your soul" cracked me up too. He was campy but loved him!

One time Endora tried to flirt with him to get what she wanted but he brushed her off with something to do with her age. Don't remember the exchange now. Considering some of the nurses that showed up I can see why he was picky.

Love the episode where he was turned into a photo to be slid under the door. As a kid that one just fascinated me.

RIP

He wasn't really one of my favourites either, but it's just sad that another cast member of one of my favourite shows has died.

"You better call my agent" "You don't have an agent..." "Then call my cable man!" - Bewitched (2005)

nothing against him but i found that character annoying. i remember him as malcom meriwether on the andy griffth show.

I enjoyed him. He was never in a scene too long - which helped, as a little of him went a long, long way. What was best abut his character was the reactions from those around him - those who just didn't get his humor (Endora, Darrin).

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Awww...that hurts me a little. So long Dr. Bombay!

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R.I.P. Dr. Bombay

Loved the character and I'm sad to see him go. Just looked up his bio a week ago. I was thinking please don't die this year....Been a bad year for celeb deaths...😪

Was pleasantly surprised when he turned up on Titanic. RIP Mr Fox.

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I love Bewitched show and all the characters/actors. It's sad to see many of these talented actors passing away now. :( Bernard Fox continued his career througout his lifetime which is a huge accomplishment. We will miss you "Dr. Bombay."

I had no idea that he died. Thank you for letting us knoww.