At a time when some of T&T’s national icons are ailing, the death of Geoffrey Holder leaves a huge void in the national and international stage, where he plied his trade for many years. These were the words of Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar as she shared condolences following Holder’s death on Sunday.
In a news release, Persad-Bissessar said T&T and the world had lost a true friend in Geoffrey Lamont Holder, Tony-winning actor, dancer, artist, book author, music composer, and choreographer.
“Death is expected, but when it comes, it brings sadness and deep reflection. Geoffrey Holder was one of a kind, who blazed the trail for more than 60 years.” She said Holder was a person who T&T must be proud. “It is said that he blazed the trail and opened many doors for Trinidad and Tobago nationals. He also assisted our Caribbean neighbours.”
Holder was known to millions as Baron Samedi in the James Bond movie, Live and Let Die. According to Persad-Bissessar he would be best remembered to many as the cackling Voodoo villain who dogged Roger Moore’s footsteps in his first outing as secret agent, James Bond.