Actor Peter Falk has died in Beverley Hills at his home, he was 83 years old. Peter was best known for playing tv detective 'Columbo', for which he won 4 Emmy awards. He also received Oscar nominations for his parts in 'Murder Inc.' and 'Pocketful of Miracles' in the 1960's.
Reports claim that the actor had been suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

Countless criminals made a blunder by underestimating Columbo played by Peter Falk, a homicide detective wearing an old trench coat along with a beat up old car, who unquestionably behaved like a inexperienced cop. However he was so courteous to each and every suspect, and he chatted a great deal about his wife which lulled even the wisest murderer into a false sense of security. And even though the audience had witnessed the homicide to start with of every show, it was nonetheless a delight to find out just what blunders the killers had made throughout the apparently perfect murder. Peter Falk was incredibly refreshing, believable and also a appealing personality in the Columbo series and his performing was outstanding. I will remember him for that and the idea that he fought so hard for quality. RIP Peter Falk.