Lost In Space “The Robot” Bob May Dies (Photos)
Posted on January 18, 2009
Lost in Space star Bob May, who was The Robot in the 1960’s television show, has died at the age of 69 of congestive heart failure. Read more about Lost in Space actor Bob May’s death below.
Bob May died overnight at a hospital in California, his daughter Deoborah May told Associated Press.
May was both an actor and stuntman that worked on stage and screen for decades but was best known for The Robot on Lost in Space.
“He always said he got the job because he fit in the robot suit,” said June Lockhart, who played Maureen Robinson.
“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 (series creator) Irwin Allen about the part.
May said he actually got the part of The Robot on the show because he fit the suit.
“Allen said, ‘If you can fit in the suit you’ve got the job.’”
As The Robot, he always warned the Robinson family of danger nearby with the catchphrase “Danger, Will Robinson”.
May didn’t actually do the voice of The Robot. The voice belonged to Dick Tufeld.
Our condolences to Bob May’s family and friends.
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HE IS IN “OUTER SPACE” folks!!
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I met Bob May a few years back at the Pomona County Fair. He was a ready talker and never tired of answering all the questions people would ask him. He was a very likeable guy and quite a character. I’m saddened to hear of his passing.
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