I just read about Lena Horne--it was impossible to not love her. And my respects to the man who gave us Modesty--and Willie Garvin!
May I ask what's happened to Willie Garvin? Have I missed something?
Maybe my wording was bad. . .Patrick O'Donnell gave us Modesty Blaise and the character Willie Garvin; nothing happened to our AJB friend. Sorry for the misunderstanding.
Very sad news; a great rock voice. I got the chance to see him once at Compton Terrace out in Tempe, Arizona, in 1983---he opened for Aerosmith. Very memorable show; his latest album was "Holy Diver"...as he took the stage a big electrical storm was happening in the distance behind him---the kind of lightning that only happens out in the desert...very cool B-)
He did great work with Rainbow and Sabbath, and of course solo. Rest In Peace.
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I was only just reading today, at lunch, that he was in hospital....
and now he'd died - very sad.
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Sad to hear about Gary Coleman. I never really watched his show, back when it was on---it was kind of the background noise to my teenage years---but I always felt a bit sorry for the way everything turned out for him. Rest in peace.
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Sad to hear about Gary Coleman. I never really watched his show, back when it was on---it was kind of the background noise to my teenage years---but I always felt a bit sorry for the way everything turned out for him. Rest in peace.
Agreed. Actually, I did watch the show back when it was on, but I think that's because I had a thing for the tragic Dana Plato. Gary Coleman had pretty much become a punchline and give him credit for frequently laughing at himself; but it's easy to forget that his life was a hard one--before and after he became famous.
Besides the show I remember a film about the dangers of pyromania. Coleman played a kid who underwent a transformation from naive innocent to fullblown arsonist. I think it was one of those morale movies made for tv like the anti drug episode with Nancy Reagan on Strokes.
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Actually, I did watch the show back when it was on, but I think that's because I had a thing for the tragic Dana Plato.
Same reason here too ;% )
It was quite a funny show back then and most people 'of a certain age' can quote his catchphrase.
It sounds as though he had a tough time of it after the show ended...
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This is a tough one, though as Hardy says everyone knew it was looming. A unique individual with a distinctive light behind the eyes. David Letterman once called him the Elder Statesman of Sensory Derangement*...but I'm sure he'd rather be remembered as an actor, director, writer and artist. I never failed to enjoy his stuff. Rest in peace.
* Personally, I think Hunter S. Thompson is more deserving of this moniker...
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...if the stupid trend of threes is still in effect, we've got one more too lose...:#
Too bad a wish list can't be submitted
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Loved Dennis Hopper. My favorite character is the unbalanced fugitive from River's Edge.
I know he's most remembered for Easy Rider but much prefer the early westerns. Small roles which he made extremely memorable. Shot onscreen by Duke Wayne, Clint Eastwood, Burt Lancaster, etc. Rip to a unique talent.
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Rest in peace Rue McClanahan ... Thank you for being a friend.
Very good comic actress...she had many fine moments. RIP
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R.I.P. Rue.
It's sad, one Golden Girl has passed away each year since '08
Estelle Getty 2008
Bea Arthur 2009
Rue McClanahan 2010
If there's a god, please leave Betty White alone.
Some people would complain even if you hang them with a new rope
What's really ironic is that Betty White was actually the oldest of the four actresses (though only a few months older than Bea Arthur), but she's still around and even enjoying a kind of career renaissance. I would imagine when she goes it will be in the knowledge she had a long, good life. May that be so for all of us!
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Sorry for your loss Jarvio.
Some people would complain even if you hang them with a new rope
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My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult of times, Jarv.
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Oh right I see, no worries!
1 - Moore, 2 - Dalton, 3 - Craig, 4 - Connery, 5 - Brosnan, 6 - Lazenby
http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-ronnie-james-dio-20100517,0,6407628.story
Very sad news; a great rock voice. I got the chance to see him once at Compton Terrace out in Tempe, Arizona, in 1983---he opened for Aerosmith. Very memorable show; his latest album was "Holy Diver"...as he took the stage a big electrical storm was happening in the distance behind him---the kind of lightning that only happens out in the desert...very cool B-)
He did great work with Rainbow and Sabbath, and of course solo. Rest In Peace.
"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
http://www.usatoday.com/life/people/obit/2010-05-28-gary-coleman_N.htm
and now he'd died - very sad.
"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
Agreed. Actually, I did watch the show back when it was on, but I think that's because I had a thing for the tragic Dana Plato. Gary Coleman had pretty much become a punchline and give him credit for frequently laughing at himself; but it's easy to forget that his life was a hard one--before and after he became famous.
Same reason here too ;%
It was quite a funny show back then and most people 'of a certain age' can quote his catchphrase.
It sounds as though he had a tough time of it after the show ended...
First I heard of this, though it was expected. A quirky and talented film and TV presence is gone.
And here's a news release:
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/37414779/ns/today-entertainment/
* Personally, I think Hunter S. Thompson is more deserving of this moniker...
"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
if the stupid trend of threes is still in effect, we've got one more too lose...
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Too bad a wish list can't be submitted
"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
I know he's most remembered for Easy Rider but much prefer the early westerns. Small roles which he made extremely memorable. Shot onscreen by Duke Wayne, Clint Eastwood, Burt Lancaster, etc. Rip to a unique talent.
Would Art Linkletter be the first? Gary Coleman Second and Dennis Hopper the third?
this is true...
A big thank you to all our veterans and current service members on this, memorial day 2010! :x :x :x
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Very good comic actress...she had many fine moments. RIP
"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
It's sad, one Golden Girl has passed away each year since '08
Estelle Getty 2008
Bea Arthur 2009
Rue McClanahan 2010
If there's a god, please leave Betty White alone.
Naturally I am distraught. I thank any support in advance
1 - Moore, 2 - Dalton, 3 - Craig, 4 - Connery, 5 - Brosnan, 6 - Lazenby
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I'm so very sorry for your loss, Jarvio...
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Sorry to hear this, Jarvio. Losing a parent is always tough, which I know from experience. You have my best.
Jarvio,
My condolences on your loss; my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
On the up-side, I finally finished my degree today. Just gotta wait for results and graduation and then I'll have a degree.
I'm sure my father would have wanted me to do well.
Again thanks everyone. Obviously feeling very down at the moment, hopefully time will heal.
1 - Moore, 2 - Dalton, 3 - Craig, 4 - Connery, 5 - Brosnan, 6 - Lazenby
"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM