I'm sad to report this news that was posted on the Superman Homepage
today.

Thanks to the episodes and fanfic, he'll live on in our hearts.

Kathy

That's very sad news, Kathy, but thank you for sharing it. He will be missed.

~Anna

Well, this is a bit of a shock.

I guess you tend to not notice the passage of years, especially when the fandom rolls on, and as a result you don't expect these people who graced your screen each week to have faded at all, but to remain as bright as the show itself.

Such a shame.

LabRat

This is so sad

I'll miss him.

Let him Rest in Peace

Oh no, this is sad news.

RIP Lane.

~Liz

Oh no..This is sad...

RIP Lane, he will be missed

God bless him...he was truly a great actor. And he will be missed...but his memory will forever live on in our hearts and the annals of television magic.

RIP Lane Smith.

~Steph

I'm so sad. We'll miss him so much. Lane Smith was the better Perry ever and to me, he'll be always The Perry White.

Oh, my That's terrible news.

We all will miss him.

AnnaBtG.

He will be missed

RIP Lane Smith

Karla

It's always sad when anyone dies. He was a good actor.

James

The Merriweather Committee wishes to express its deep sadness at the death of Lane Smith, who passed away June 13.

In “Tempus, Anyone?” Perry tells Jimmy, that he’s “just an old Memphis word-stringer.” He was that and more. As an actor, his body of work stands as a witness to his ability to string words together and make them seem natural. His talent transformed him into the role he played and he became that character. Whether playing an affable but razor-sharp district attorney in “My Cousin Vinnie,” a double-dealing, scene-stealing congressman in “The Distinguished Gentleman,” or a win-at-all-costs coach in “The Mighty Ducks,” (to name just a few movies), Lane brought a freshness and uniqueness to every role.

Lane’s interpretation of Perry White transformed the role from a one-dimensional sideline player to a vital and pivotal character in the Lois/Clark/Superman story. His pairing of the jaded professional with the enthusiastic newbie set in motion the love story that would transpire over the next four seasons. His presence as Perry White, complete with Elvis anecdotes, would be the one steady constant the lives of all the characters at the Daily Planet. No one will be able to top his performance as Perry. He will be sorely missed.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time.

Godspeed, Lane. You will ever be in our hearts.

I'm verry sad for this new; he was a good actor and I loved his character a lot