Character Actor Herb Ellis (1921-2018) - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Zoneboy · 12-28-2018, 05:23 PM

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"Sorry to report the passing of OTR actor-director Herb Ellis (Dragnet). Our mutual friend Peggy Webber just posted: "Many of our excellent actors have passed recently. But we have just lost one of the ones most deserving of being called an actor He was and is Herb Ellis. He died this morning at his home in San Gabriel [CA]. May God rest his soul. He was an angel to all who knew him. Never have so many owed so much to one man. He never sought credit. But did so much behind the scenes."

MA · 12-28-2018, 05:31 PM

Wikipedia isn't mentioning anything about his death at all.

stevea · 12-28-2018, 06:50 PM

I think it's the time of the year. People aren't making arrangements as quickly, so there are delays to obits.

MA · 12-28-2018, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by stevea

I think it's the time of the year. People aren't making arrangements as quickly, so there are delays to obits.

Well, somebody just tried to edit his Wikipedia page and it ended up getting reverted due to it being unsourced.

stevea · 12-28-2018, 08:14 PM

I doubt they can use Facebook as a source, and that seems to be the only one right now. It took from 12/19 to today to get a Wikipedia update on Norman Gimbel's (see other thread) death.

It would seem these obits could be more timely, even at this time of year. The FB post was 12/26, two days ago. There should be an obit posted online by now, but there isn't.

edoug · 12-28-2018, 11:28 PM

Not sure if it's reliable but...
https://www.pugetsoundradio.com/2018...ellis-aged-96/

12-28-2018, 05:23 PM	#1
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,366	Character Actor Herb Ellis (1921-2018) Link "Sorry to report the passing of OTR actor-director Herb Ellis (Dragnet). Our mutual friend Peggy Webber just posted: "Many of our excellent actors have passed recently. But we have just lost one of the ones most deserving of being called an actor He was and is Herb Ellis. He died this morning at his home in San Gabriel [CA]. May God rest his soul. He was an angel to all who knew him. Never have so many owed so much to one man. He never sought credit. But did so much behind the scenes." Attached Images

12-28-2018, 05:31 PM	#2
MA Member Moderator Forum Idol Join Date: May 20, 2017 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 127,386	Wikipedia isn't mentioning anything about his death at all.
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12-28-2018, 06:50 PM	#3
stevea 22 Years On Sitcoms Moderator Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 44,536	I think it's the time of the year. People aren't making arrangements as quickly, so there are delays to obits.

12-28-2018, 08:14 PM	#5
stevea 22 Years On Sitcoms Moderator Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 44,536	I doubt they can use Facebook as a source, and that seems to be the only one right now. It took from 12/19 to today to get a Wikipedia update on Norman Gimbel's (see other thread) death. It would seem these obits could be more timely, even at this time of year. The FB post was 12/26, two days ago. There should be an obit posted online by now, but there isn't.

12-28-2018, 11:28 PM	#6
edoug Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 10, 2001 Posts: 128	Not sure if it's reliable but... https://www.pugetsoundradio.com/2018...ellis-aged-96/