Valerie Harper (1939-2019) - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Zoneboy · 08-30-2019, 08:18 PM

https://abc7.com/entertainment/actre...-says/5503817/

Actress Valerie Harper, best known for her roles in "Rhoda" and "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," has died at age 80, her family says.

Her family confirmed the actress died at 10:06 a.m. Friday. The cause of death was not immediately disclosed but she had been treated for cancer since 2009.

Harper first came to fame for her role as Rhoda Morgenstern on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and then the character was spun off to her own sitcom, "Rhoda," in the late 1970s.

She won four Emmys and a Golden Globe for her work in those two shows.

Harper returned to TV in 1986 as the lead in the sitcom "Valerie," though she left the show after the second season in a contract dispute.

A beautiful woman, a wonderful actress, a great friend and with balls bigger than mine. Her brilliance burst through and shined its light upon all of us. Goodnight beautiful. I’ll see you soon. pic.twitter.com/FicADkSAzS

— Ed Asner (@TheOnlyEdAsner) August 30, 2019

Ed Asner, who costarred on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," paid tribute to Harper on Twitter: "A beautiful woman, a wonderful actress, a great friend and with balls bigger than mine. Her brilliance burst through and shined its light upon all of us. Goodnight beautiful. I'll see you soon."

Even when she was down she danced and showed the world that she refused to let cancer beat her. Now Rhoda is with Mary in heaven. RIP Valerie Harper. You were the epitome of strength and humor. 😢🤟🏻 pic.twitter.com/CEGWl4hfhA

— Marlee Matlin (@MarleeMatlin) August 30, 2019

Through the course of a television, film and theater career that spanned nearly seven decades, Harper was nominated for eight Emmys, winning four; and nominated for six Golden Globes, winning one. She was also nominated for a best actress Tony in 2010 for her role in the play "Looped."

After publicly disclosing her cancer diagnosis, Harper continued to work on television and stage well into her 70s.

In recent years she had roles on shows such as "2 Broke Girls" and "The Simpsons" and in 2013 appeared as a contestant on ABC's "Dancing with the Stars."

Earlier that year, she had said her doctors had given her only months to live, but she later responded well to treatment.

In a contemplative mood, she reflected on the subject of death at that time in an interview with KABC's George Pennacchio.

"We would not have life without death," Harper said. "It is a passage, it's part of life. That's what I've come to realize."

Heenan Fan · 08-30-2019, 08:26 PM

We all knew it was coming, but that doesn't make it any less sadder.

RIP Valerie Harper

PhoenixAcres · 08-30-2019, 08:34 PM

RIP Valerie Harper

tenter · 08-30-2019, 09:13 PM

Very sad she passed away..

Svenfan1234 · 08-30-2019, 10:10 PM

But am so glad that she's no longer in pain or suffering. But I feel very much for her family and loved ones, this must be a very tough time for them. She will be dearly missed.

HuntingtonM15 · 08-30-2019, 11:20 PM

So sad. Rest In Peace, darling. Your talents were immeasurable and you will never be forgotten.

Bonniegirl · 08-30-2019, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Svenfan1234

But am so glad that she's no longer in pain or suffering. But I feel very much for her family and loved ones, this must be a very tough time for them. She will be dearly missed.

Very well said, Svenfan ! I feel the same way !!

Bonniegirl · 08-30-2019, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Heenan Fan

We all knew it was coming, but that doesn't make it any less sadder.

RIP Valerie Harper

I know!!!

And on Hot in Cleveland on GetTV , all the ladies from the Mary Tyler Moore show were in an episode today ( Valerie Harper, Mary Tyler Moore, Cloris Leachman , and Betty White and Georgia Engel who were regulars) !

Very cool ep. And ironic that they ran it today !

benjamoon · 08-31-2019, 12:42 AM

RIP to one of my favorite actresses. I posted my tribute to her on my blog: http://benjamonsterstv.blogspot.com/...1939-2019.html

OH Nuts! · 08-31-2019, 02:12 AM

She was terrific every which way and I’ll miss her a lot. R.I.P. Valerie

Schmoopie · 08-31-2019, 03:21 AM

I wondered why there were so many tributes to her today. I honestly thought that she had passed away a while ago but now I remember that she had been very ill a few years ago but had recovered. She will be missed.

stevea · 08-31-2019, 07:56 AM

Valerie was a superb actress. She fought the good fight and will be missed.

RIP Valerie Harper.

Merry24 · 08-31-2019, 08:05 AM

Such great talent.

Antenna TV
September 1, Sunday
Valerie Marathon 1:00pm-10:00pm.

Me TV
September 8, Sunday 5:00pm-8:00pm.

5:00pm-7:00pm The Mary Tyler Moore episodes/Rhoda on them.
7:00pm-8:00pm Rhoda

king of comedy · 08-31-2019, 08:52 AM

R.I.P. Valerie. You're with your best pal Mary.

Bonniegirl · 08-31-2019, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Merry24

Such great talent.

Antenna TV
September 1, Sunday
Valerie Marathon 1:00pm-10:00pm.

Me TV
September 8, Sunday 5:00pm-8:00pm.

5:00pm-7:00pm The Mary Tyler Moore episodes/Rhoda on them.
7:00pm-8:00pm Rhoda

I will be watching ! !

08-30-2019, 08:18 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: 34,371	Valerie Harper (1939-2019) https://abc7.com/entertainment/actre...-says/5503817/ Actress Valerie Harper, best known for her roles in "Rhoda" and "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," has died at age 80, her family says. Her family confirmed the actress died at 10:06 a.m. Friday. The cause of death was not immediately disclosed but she had been treated for cancer since 2009. Harper first came to fame for her role as Rhoda Morgenstern on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and then the character was spun off to her own sitcom, "Rhoda," in the late 1970s. She won four Emmys and a Golden Globe for her work in those two shows. Harper returned to TV in 1986 as the lead in the sitcom "Valerie," though she left the show after the second season in a contract dispute. A beautiful woman, a wonderful actress, a great friend and with balls bigger than mine. Her brilliance burst through and shined its light upon all of us. Goodnight beautiful. I’ll see you soon. pic.twitter.com/FicADkSAzS — Ed Asner (@TheOnlyEdAsner) August 30, 2019 Ed Asner, who costarred on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," paid tribute to Harper on Twitter: "A beautiful woman, a wonderful actress, a great friend and with balls bigger than mine. Her brilliance burst through and shined its light upon all of us. Goodnight beautiful. I'll see you soon." Even when she was down she danced and showed the world that she refused to let cancer beat her. Now Rhoda is with Mary in heaven. RIP Valerie Harper. You were the epitome of strength and humor. 😢🤟🏻 pic.twitter.com/CEGWl4hfhA — Marlee Matlin (@MarleeMatlin) August 30, 2019 Through the course of a television, film and theater career that spanned nearly seven decades, Harper was nominated for eight Emmys, winning four; and nominated for six Golden Globes, winning one. She was also nominated for a best actress Tony in 2010 for her role in the play "Looped." After publicly disclosing her cancer diagnosis, Harper continued to work on television and stage well into her 70s. In recent years she had roles on shows such as "2 Broke Girls" and "The Simpsons" and in 2013 appeared as a contestant on ABC's "Dancing with the Stars." Earlier that year, she had said her doctors had given her only months to live, but she later responded well to treatment. In a contemplative mood, she reflected on the subject of death at that time in an interview with KABC's George Pennacchio. "We would not have life without death," Harper said. "It is a passage, it's part of life. That's what I've come to realize."

08-30-2019, 08:26 PM	#2
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08-30-2019, 10:10 PM	#5
Svenfan1234 Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 12, 2015 Posts: 11,200	But am so glad that she's no longer in pain or suffering. But I feel very much for her family and loved ones, this must be a very tough time for them. She will be dearly missed.
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08-31-2019, 12:42 AM	#9
benjamoon Bewitched Senior Member Join Date: Jun 15, 2000 Location: New York Posts: 1,450	RIP to one of my favorite actresses. I posted my tribute to her on my blog: http://benjamonsterstv.blogspot.com/...1939-2019.html
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08-31-2019, 03:21 AM	#11
Schmoopie Keep Calm and Love Snoopy Forum Star Join Date: Jul 13, 2008 Location: Lynnwood, Washington Posts: 15,697	I wondered why there were so many tributes to her today. I honestly thought that she had passed away a while ago but now I remember that she had been very ill a few years ago but had recovered. She will be missed.
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08-30-2019, 08:34 PM	#3
PhoenixAcres Member Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 26, 2016 Location: United States Posts: 6,824	RIP Valerie Harper

08-30-2019, 09:13 PM	#4
tenter Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 28, 2014 Posts: 3,578	Very sad she passed away..

08-30-2019, 11:20 PM	#6
HuntingtonM15 That Bothers Me Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jun 20, 2003 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 11,060	So sad. Rest In Peace, darling. Your talents were immeasurable and you will never be forgotten.

08-31-2019, 02:12 AM	#10
OH Nuts! Member Forum King Join Date: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 133,383	She was terrific every which way and I’ll miss her a lot. R.I.P. Valerie

08-31-2019, 07:56 AM	#12
stevea 22 Years On Sitcoms Moderator Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 44,549	Valerie was a superb actress. She fought the good fight and will be missed. RIP Valerie Harper.

08-31-2019, 08:05 AM	#13
Merry24 Member Senior Member Join Date: Dec 10, 2017 Location: beach Posts: 2,041	Such great talent. Antenna TV September 1, Sunday Valerie Marathon 1:00pm-10:00pm. Me TV September 8, Sunday 5:00pm-8:00pm. 5:00pm-7:00pm The Mary Tyler Moore episodes/Rhoda on them. 7:00pm-8:00pm Rhoda

08-31-2019, 08:52 AM	#14
king of comedy Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Aug 31, 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 5,140	R.I.P. Valerie. You're with your best pal Mary.