Marcel Marceau Dead

American Voices

September 25, 2007 | ISSUE 43•39

Famed French mime Marcel Marceau is dead at 84. What do you think?

While the world will miss Marcel Marceau the man, his character 'Bip' will always live on in my nightmares.

Kurt Jurgens
Window Washer
The sorrow I feel can best be expressed with a rousing speech spoken through a bullhorn.

Jennifer Van Houten
Manicurist
[tear falls from eye] [wiping away of the tear] [solemn wave goodbye] [exit via imaginary stairs]

Ritch Gerald
Investment Banker

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