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Herbert Coward (Deliverance), girlfriend, pet dog, and pet squirrel killed in auto crash
Posted on 1/26/24 at 11:06 am
Posted on 1/26/24 at 11:06 am
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Herbert Coward, who played the role of "Toothless Man" in the movie "Deliverance" died in a car crash in western North Carolina this week, state officials said. The actor was 85.
The fatal two-vehicle wreck Wednesday took place after Coward pulled out onto U.S. Route 19 in front of a truck, North Carolina Highway Patrol Sgt. M.J. Owens confirmed to USA TODAY Thursday night.
The crash occurred after Coward, and his 78-year-old girlfriend Bertha Brooks, left a doctor's appointment, according to The Associated Press.
Brooks, a Chihuahua and pet squirrel inside the car, also died in the crash, the outlet reported.
Coward, who lived in Haywood County, was "famous locally for having a pet squirrel" Owens told The Associated Press.
Famous Deliverance actor killed in crash
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Posted on 1/26/24 at 11:07 am to Darth Vol
Holy frick he’s 85? Time needs to chill
Posted on 1/26/24 at 11:08 am to Darth Vol
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Chihuahua
No real loss there, at least.
Posted on 1/26/24 at 11:10 am to Darth Vol
His toothless smile left this world,
With a lovely old lady, a dog, and a squirrel
With a lovely old lady, a dog, and a squirrel
Posted on 1/26/24 at 11:10 am to Darth Vol
Iconic. A lot of people don’t realize this but in Alabama his fecal matter was used as currency. At Brian Dennehy stadium you could get dipping dots with it.
RIP.
RIP.
Posted on 1/26/24 at 11:11 am to Darth Vol
The story I heard was that Burt Reynolds saw him at a rodeo once which was the inspiration to cast him in the movie.
Posted on 1/26/24 at 11:13 am to Darth Vol
Am I a shite human for laughing at this.
Posted on 1/26/24 at 11:13 am to Darth Vol
A more recent photo. Just a decent old fellow living his life.
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Posted on 1/26/24 at 11:14 am to Darth Vol
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a Chihuahua and pet squirrel
It was probably just two Chihuahuas.
Posted on 1/26/24 at 11:17 am to Darth Vol
He made a couple appearances on Moonshiners a couple seasons ago. He was the caretaker for a defunct ghost town attraction in the mountains up there. Mark and Digger dealt with him. He had his squirrel with him on the show, I believe.
ETA: I'm pretty certain it was him. It is hard to find the episode with the news of his death taking up the search results.
ETA: I'm pretty certain it was him. It is hard to find the episode with the news of his death taking up the search results.
This post was edited on 1/26/24 at 11:18 am
Posted on 1/26/24 at 11:19 am to Darth Vol
i always like to roll up in Oschner with my Chihuahua and pet squirrel cuts down the wait time..
Posted on 1/26/24 at 11:20 am to Darth Vol
85 year old's should not be allowed to drive. Seriously.
Posted on 1/26/24 at 11:32 am to Darth Vol
He’s sure got a purdy mouth…
Posted on 1/26/24 at 11:49 am to Darth Vol
What a Coward.
RIP
RIP
Posted on 1/26/24 at 12:08 pm to Darth Vol
RIP to a real one.
Hot take: Walter Hill’s Southern Comfort > Deliverance
Hot take: Walter Hill’s Southern Comfort > Deliverance
This post was edited on 1/26/24 at 12:09 pm
Posted on 1/26/24 at 12:24 pm to Darth Vol
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Brooks, a Chihuahua and pet squirrel inside the car, also died in the crash
that must have been a helluva crash
Posted on 1/26/24 at 12:28 pm to Darth Vol
Went rafting the Chattooga this past year. Beautiful area and wicked rapids.
Highly recommend.
Highly recommend.
Posted on 1/26/24 at 12:29 pm to Darth Vol
Posted on 1/26/24 at 2:30 pm to Darth Vol
Sad to hear including his pets.
Pet squirrels were very common at one time. Benjamin Franklin and others in his time were known to keep them.
A lady in Texas made the news when one of her “yard squirrels” got attached to her for some reason, she wasn’t feeding it, and would jump up and tag along on her shoulder.
Pet squirrels were very common at one time. Benjamin Franklin and others in his time were known to keep them.
A lady in Texas made the news when one of her “yard squirrels” got attached to her for some reason, she wasn’t feeding it, and would jump up and tag along on her shoulder.
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