John Saxon

Mr. Saxon died Saturday July 25, 2020 in Tennessee, from complications from pneumonia.

"Mrs. Saxon was so sure he'd hold out until his birthday -- the 5th of August." "He was a fighter, he was a sensitive, supportive and a generous person to not only his friends but to a lot of people that needed support and help.

John Saxon was born Carmine Orrico in Brooklyn, New York, on August 5, 1936.

According to IMDB, Saxon starred in nearly 200 movies and TV shows after his 1954 debut, with roles on detective shows and horrors including "A Nightmare on Elm Street."

He won the Golden Globe Award for new star of the year in 1958 for his role in the film "This Happy Feeling."

A self-educated man, Mr. Saxon spoke three languages and followed all of the happenings of America and the world.

Mr. Saxon interest in martial arts had been sparked as a young man.

"A young Carmine watched a war movie where an American soldier met a small Japanese soldier. When the Japanese soldier reached out to shake the larger American's hand, (he) ... easily flipped the American over his shoulder.

"Well, an amazed Carmine wanted to learn how to do that. He started studying martial arts when he came to Hollywood.”

Mrs. Saxon said she was hoping to work with Bruce Lee's family to create a memorial for fans of the duo at Lake View Cemetery where Bruce and Brandon Lee are buried in Seattle, Washington.

Mr. Saxon leaves behind his wife Gloria Martel Saxon; a son Antonio Saxon, stepson; Lance, grandson; Mitchell, and great grandson; Little John.