Mr. Miyagi Dies

It's a sad day for all us 80's spawn. A cultural icon has passed away. In his career post-Karate Kid, no one ever referred to him by his real name (Noriyuki "Pat" Morita), but rather by his defining role as Mr. Miyagi. Sure he was pigeonholed in that one character, however he left an everlasting impression on the English lexicon. Seriously, how many times have you quoted his sayings from Karate Kid? And don't be ashamed to admit that you often tried to emulate his karate moves, including the Crane. In 1984, he appeared in the role that would define his career and spawn countless affectionate imitations. As Kesuke Miyagi, the mentor to Ralph Macchio's "Daniel-san," he taught karate while trying to catch flies with chopsticks and offering such advice as "wax on, wax off" to guide Daniel through chores to improve his skills. (via CNN)