R.I.P. Roy Scheider

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another great star goes out. even though most news media refer to him as the star of Jaws he will forever be the Captain from SeaQuest for me. Jaws was before my time - I watched both movies on tv with my family on some Saturday or Sunday evening; but SeaQuest was right there when my tv-obsessions began to emerge and even though I remember my initial interest in it was due to Roy Scheider's involvement - him being the star of Jaws and all... whenever I'd think of him now, Capt. Nathan Bridger would come to mind, always. You were a truly gifted performer. You'll be missed.

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