Actor, Richard Kiel, known for his many acting roles including his character, “Jaws” from two “James Bond” films, “The Twilight Zone” television series, as well as the television show, “The Wild Wild West” has died today at age 74.

Mr. Kiel, who would have been 75 in three days, broke his leg recently and was in the hospital for that injury when he passed away today.

I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Kiel a few times at conventions and he was one of the nicest and friendliest people I have met.

My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.