(Images by Matthew Rettenmund & via MGM)

I'm so sad to report that Carleton Carpenter has died at 95. Full obituary here.

I was lucky enough to meet and interview this long-surviving piece of Hollywood history — who was also just a very nice gay man with a lot of talent and humility.

Please read my Q&A with Carleton here.

Also, here is where I first encountered him — Cinecon was unforgettable.