The French mime Marcel Marceau died yesterday. He was 84 years old.

His real name was Marcel Mangel. His most famous character was Bip, the white faced clown wearing a striped jumper and a battered silk hat. Supposedly, he was inspired to become a mime by the great actors of the silent era such as Charlie Chaplin & Buster Keaton.

I had the good fortune to see him perform; he was marvelously expressive.

RIP sir.

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