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catlover79 · 05-05-2009, 11:32 PM

It's a very sad story. I can really relate to her as I am a native Ohioan, like Elizabeth (she was born and raised in Youngstown, closer to Akron than Cleveland, but not that far away) and she also dealt with serious depression issues that led to her jumping out a 5th floor window to her death in 1987. I highly recommend watching her first major screen role, A Patch of Blue. Great movie, with an awesome soundtrack by Jerry Goldsmith!! Here are some pictures of her:

Nighthawk76 · 05-05-2009, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

It's a very sad story. I can really relate to her as I am a native Ohioan, like Elizabeth (she was born and raised in Youngstown, closer to Akron than Cleveland, but not that far away) and she also dealt with serious depression issues that led to her jumping out a 5th floor window to her death in 1987. I highly recommend watching her first major screen role, A Patch of Blue. Great movie, with an awesome soundtrack by Jerry Goldsmith!! Here are some pictures of her:

Oh, I've seen A Patch Of Blue. You are right, it's very good.

LuLu Rogers · 05-05-2009, 11:37 PM

Her death is so sad. She died June 10, 1987, 5 days before I was born

Mr. Television · 05-05-2009, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

It's a very sad story. I can really relate to her as I am a native Ohioan, like Elizabeth (she was born and raised in Youngstown, closer to Akron than Cleveland, but not that far away) and she also dealt with serious depression issues that led to her jumping out a 5th floor window to her death in 1987. I highly recommend watching her first major screen role, A Patch of Blue. Great movie, with an awesome soundtrack by Jerry Goldsmith!! Here are some pictures of her:

I love that movie. She was also in 2 other movies I love....The original Walking Tall and The Beguiled.

catlover79 · 05-05-2009, 11:42 PM

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I love that movie. She was also in 2 other movies I love....The original Walking Tall and The Beguiled.

What's ironic about Walking Tall is that it co-starred another tragic actress (and fellow suicide victim), Brenda Benet.

Mr. Television · 05-05-2009, 11:50 PM

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What's ironic about Walking Tall is that it co-starred another tragic actress (and fellow suicide victim), Brenda Benet.

and she and Geraldine Page who co-starred with her in The Beguiled died within days of each other in 1987. It's hard to watch that movie without thinking of that.

catlover79 · 05-05-2009, 11:52 PM

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and she and Geraldine Page who co-starred with her in The Beguiled died within days of each other in 1987. It's hard to watch that movie without thinking of that.

Ironic and sad. May they all

.

tv star collector · 05-06-2009, 07:10 PM

Dom DeLuise was one of my all-time favorite comic actors. His characters
were always so likeable, and (from what I've read) he was the same warm,
big-hearted person both onscreen and off. RIP, Dom. You'll be missed.

catlover79 · 05-06-2009, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by tv star collector

Dom DeLuise was one of my all-time favorite comic actors. His characters
were always so likeable, and (from what I've read) he was the same warm,
big-hearted person both onscreen and off. RIP, Dom. You'll be missed.

Exactly. I never heard him say an unkind word about anyone, and vice versa. That in and of itself is a wonderful legacy!!

Marvo301 · 05-06-2009, 07:59 PM

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Exactly. I never heard him say an unkind word about anyone, and vice versa. That in and of itself is a wonderful legacy!!

That is a great legacy and I just hope when my time comes my legacy will be a fraction of that!

Dom DeLuise.

Yooch · 05-06-2009, 11:36 PM

A really funny, and kind human being; he will be missed!

Being an Italian-American, I could also identify with his talk about family, and recipes, too.

Schmoopie · 05-07-2009, 02:01 AM

I read the headline about Dom this morning on the bus. So sad... he was such a funny man and did so many great movies! Maybe I'll rent a few since it's been a long time since I've seen any of his films.

I can't help but laugh when I hear that line in Sleepless in Seattle where Bill Pullman tells the waiter "We'll have a bottle of Dom.... DeLuise" and Meg Ryan says "It was a joke; he meant Dom Perignon". Wonder if he ever saw that movie? I bet he would laugh if he heard that line!

I hate that the news is making such a big deal about his eating problems instead of focusing on what a great guy he was.

We'll miss you, Dom!

phoebe7165 · 05-07-2009, 11:44 AM

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I hate that the news is making such a big deal about his eating problems instead of focusing on what a great guy he was.

I totally agree!! That's "typical Hollywood" for ya.

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05-07-2009, 02:01 AM	#42
Schmoopie Keep Calm and Love Snoopy Forum Star Join Date: Jul 13, 2008 Location: Lynnwood, Washington Posts: 15,697	I read the headline about Dom this morning on the bus. So sad... he was such a funny man and did so many great movies! Maybe I'll rent a few since it's been a long time since I've seen any of his films. I can't help but laugh when I hear that line in Sleepless in Seattle where Bill Pullman tells the waiter "We'll have a bottle of Dom.... DeLuise" and Meg Ryan says "It was a joke; he meant Dom Perignon". Wonder if he ever saw that movie? I bet he would laugh if he heard that line! I hate that the news is making such a big deal about his eating problems instead of focusing on what a great guy he was. We'll miss you, Dom!
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tv star collector I Love Susie Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 18, 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 4,486	Dom DeLuise was one of my all-time favorite comic actors. His characters were always so likeable, and (from what I've read) he was the same warm, big-hearted person both onscreen and off. RIP, Dom. You'll be missed.