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News Credits: 1 · by **theoutlawtorn1080** » Sat Aug 06, 2011 7:03 pm

I had the pleasure of working with him a couple of years back on a film project i was a part of. Today i learned of his passing from a mutual friend. My condolences go out to his family.

Francesco Quinn 1962-2011

News Credits: 9 · by **Hip-Hoptimus Rime** » Sat Aug 06, 2011 9:51 pm

Very sad, too young. I had to IMDB him, found out he was Anthony Quinn's son!

News Credits: 5749 · by **El Duque** » Sun Aug 07, 2011 1:19 pm

We have some unfortunate news to report this weekend. Actor Francesco Quinn, known to the Transformers community as the voice of Transformers Dark of the Moon's Dino/Mirage, has passed away. According to the Malibu Patch he passed away near his home in Malibu due to an apparent heart attack at the age of 48.

Quinn was born in Italy on March 22, 1963 to Oscar winner Anthony Quinn and wife Iolanda. He began his own acting career in 1986 as Rhah in Oliver Stone's Oscar-winning film Platoon, and went on enjoy success in a multitude of television and film roles.

News Credits: 4 · by **Swiftknife24** » Sun Aug 07, 2011 1:32 pm

Agreed; too young.

RIP Dino.

by **The Potentate** » Sun Aug 07, 2011 1:32 pm

Way too young. May he rest in peace.

Website · by **RK_Striker_JK_5** » Sun Aug 07, 2011 1:35 pm

Far, far too young. RIP.

by **TheDownshift** » Sun Aug 07, 2011 1:58 pm

Riposa in pace, il mio amico.

News Credits: 4 · by **KnightStrike** » Sun Aug 07, 2011 2:04 pm

Have to agree with everyone else, far too young to go. Condolences to his family and friends.

News Credits: 1 · by **chrisc4** » Sun Aug 07, 2011 2:27 pm

i loved his character in platoon. I loved his voice as dino. R.I.P. :-(

News Credits: 22 · by **Rodimus Prime** » Sun Aug 07, 2011 2:58 pm

R.I.P.

News Credits: 21 · by **dragons** » Sun Aug 07, 2011 3:02 pm

this sucks you will be missed

News Credits: 6 · by **BeastProwl** » Sun Aug 07, 2011 3:36 pm

Just prayed for him, man, that sucks. Dino was awesome, but there's more reasons to be sad. he should not have died so young, and for that, I am truly sorry.
Also, I'm on the fence about dino. I don't think they'll replace him, and as tribute to this man, I'm not sure they should.... Wonderful voice acting! Probably a really cool guy in person too. wish I could have met him. Well, I guess, at the end of the day, All you can do is try to move on, I mean, it's a sad loss, but he's in a better place now, and we shouldn't dwell on it. Let's just say he's happy now, and while he was around, He provided us fans with the only bayformer that no-one has a problem with! That's a win win right? Good luck were your going! and thanks for the memories!

News Credits: 251 · by **Mindmaster** » Sun Aug 07, 2011 3:43 pm

Once again, a shining star in the Transformers universe has dimmed out of existence. His family are in our thoughts and prayers. :PRAY:

by **Autobot-Hellstriker** » Sun Aug 07, 2011 4:08 pm

Aww man a young actor snuffed into the afterlife. His DotM character was great. R.I.P. Amigo

by **Bouncy X** » Sun Aug 07, 2011 4:56 pm

hey, i know his face. not sure where i saw him but yeah, had no clue he was the voice...cool.

but sad that he passed, didnt realize he was quinn's kid either but i totally see the resemblance now that i know. lol

by **starscreamreturns** » Sun Aug 07, 2011 5:13 pm

RIP
Hasbro make a Dino toy in his memmory

Website · by **DMSL** » Sun Aug 07, 2011 5:16 pm

It always saddens me when someone so young and in the prime of life passes away.

Therefore i can not believe in a greater force other than nature controlling our fates. It just doesn't make sense to me.

R.I.P. Francesco Quinn

May you be remembered always.

by **Kn0ck0u7** » Sun Aug 07, 2011 5:37 pm

R.I.P. Francesco Quinn you're voice casting in DOTM was amazing. For a tribute Bay should add in some deleted footage of Dino slicing and dicing some decepticons.

News Credits: 8 · by **LiKwid** » Sun Aug 07, 2011 6:08 pm

starscreamreturns wrote:RIP
Hasbro make a Dino toy in his memmory

I agree with this. Screw calling the toy mirage..call it Dino...

News Credits: 4 · by **Swiftknife24** » Sun Aug 07, 2011 6:09 pm

Powaglide wrote:R.I.P. Francesco Quinn you're voice casting in DOTM was amazing. For a tribute Bay should add in some deleted footage of Dino slicing and dicing some decepticons.

Awesome idea. Failing that a credit dedication will do at the very least.

I'm imagining the Deluxe Dino will arrive at the beginning of 2012...Maybe when they reveal the figure, a dedication should be present, too.

Like steve2275 on Facebook · by **steve2275** » Sun Aug 07, 2011 6:36 pm

too soon
R.I.P

News Credits: 6 · by **BeastProwl** » Sun Aug 07, 2011 6:55 pm

Swiftknife24 wrote:
Powaglide wrote:R.I.P. Francesco Quinn you're voice casting in DOTM was amazing. For a tribute Bay should add in some deleted footage of Dino slicing and dicing some decepticons.

Awesome idea. Failing that a credit dedication will do at the very least.

I'm imagining the Deluxe Dino will arrive at the beginning of 2012...Maybe when they reveal the figure, a dedication should be present, too.

AWESOME SAUCE!
They can make a special edition, and have a "In memory of" Kind of vibe to it! Same with "The accident" On set. they should and could make a whole bunch of toy sets in memory of past stars....of course, having the whole set would be a bit of a downer... Didn't someone say that that Cyberverse TRU Set with the white Crankcase was Dedicated to the on set accident in some way?

by **masterprime13** » Sun Aug 07, 2011 7:45 pm

Awe man that sucks. May he rest in peace and be blessed.

by **CrimsonPrime** » Sun Aug 07, 2011 8:01 pm

May he rest in peace...About the too young part...I cant say anything about that since my dad just died recently when he's only 54...And he didnt even die of a heart attack or any disease/sickness.But I didnt lose my faith in god like one of the comment in this topic did and my faith in god is still strong.

PS : I would appreciate if you guys DONT pray for my passed away dad...Since he is in a different religion than most of you guys are. So dont.