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Lost in Space Actor Bob May Dies

Bob May, who wore the robot suit on the 60s series Lost in Space, has died at age 69 reports BBC News.

June Lockhart, who played family matriarch Maureen Robinson in the show, recalled how May had landed the job.

"It was one of those wonderful Hollywood stories. He just happened to be on the studio lot when someone saw him and sent him to see [producer] Irwin Allen about the part.

"Allen said 'If you can fit in the suit, you've got the job'."

May was very dedicated to the role. The BBC story says May considered the robot suit a "home away from home." He would also memorize everyone else lines so he would know when it was time for to respond. May and his wife lost their home last November in a wildfire that hit the San Fernando Valley. You can visit his website here.

Posted on 2009-01-19

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