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Billy K. · 09-18-2007, 02:55 PM

It has recently has been revealed that Edward Platt didn't die of a heart attack in 1974 --- but he committed suicide.

Check out his Bio on www.wouldyoubelieve.com or on the "unfortunately" unreliable Wikipedia.

Madame X · 09-18-2007, 03:13 PM

This is news to me! Here's what IMDb has to say:

Platt died from suicide in 1974 after two previous attempts. He had undiagnosed depression and financial troubles.

Mikado · 09-18-2007, 03:20 PM

Thats news to me also, but, i can understand why it might not have been revealed at the time.....there was a much bigger taboo around suicide back then, it just wasnt talked about; plus, Im sure they wanted to save his family the public embarrassment.

Bonsai · 09-18-2007, 10:15 PM

I never knew that either. For many years, "heart attack" was the only information given anywhere. What a shame he didn't receive treatment---he was a guy who deserved to be happy.

Billy K. · 09-19-2007, 12:08 PM

I guess this was just revealed in August of 2007.

Carrie · 09-19-2007, 12:56 PM

That's really shocking. I had no idea.

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0686857/

09-18-2007, 02:55 PM	#1
Billy K. Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 20, 2006 Posts: 342	A New Revelation (to me)... It has recently has been revealed that Edward Platt didn't die of a heart attack in 1974 --- but he committed suicide. Check out his Bio on www.wouldyoubelieve.com or on the "unfortunately" unreliable Wikipedia.

09-18-2007, 10:15 PM	#4
Bonsai Gilligan Ambassador Frequent Poster Join Date: Feb 12, 2005 Posts: 356	I never knew that either. For many years, "heart attack" was the only information given anywhere. What a shame he didn't receive treatment---he was a guy who deserved to be happy.
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09-19-2007, 12:56 PM	#6
Carrie Dreamin' of Jeannie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 09, 2004 Location: Cocoa Beach Posts: 1,768	That's really shocking. I had no idea. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0686857/
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09-18-2007, 03:13 PM	#2
Madame X Member Senior Member Join Date: Sep 15, 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,831	This is news to me! Here's what IMDb has to say: Platt died from suicide in 1974 after two previous attempts. He had undiagnosed depression and financial troubles.

09-18-2007, 03:20 PM	#3
Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,892	Thats news to me also, but, i can understand why it might not have been revealed at the time.....there was a much bigger taboo around suicide back then, it just wasnt talked about; plus, Im sure they wanted to save his family the public embarrassment.

09-19-2007, 12:08 PM	#5
Billy K. Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 20, 2006 Posts: 342	I guess this was just revealed in August of 2007.