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MikeLutton · 02-27-2009, 02:06 AM

i been wondering was the late paul benedict death case ever solved i know everyone was calling it suspiceious and it was never solved does anyone know what is going on it wierd it stopped like that without us hearing how he died may he rip

Scoobiedoo30 · 02-27-2009, 01:20 PM

I been wondering that same question

MikeLutton · 02-27-2009, 06:24 PM

sorry about my mispellings i cant spell words to good im surprised it was never solved like what happend

Big3sCompanyFan · 02-28-2009, 02:38 AM

I'd like to find out what happened too. With so many Jeffersons cast members dying is it the Jeffersons curse?

PrettyinPink55 · 02-28-2009, 03:42 AM

I didn't know he died!!!! I thought he was still alive???

MikeLutton · 02-28-2009, 05:56 AM

oh sorry yeah he did month or so ago at age 72 i think at a hotel his brother found him but never found out how he died he like 6th member of jeffersons to pass in last few years i think there is a curse

Big3sCompanyFan · 02-28-2009, 04:46 PM

I just saw that episode last nite on TV land where George gets disco fever and hurts his back in the end and Bentley stands on his back and tried to dance. LOL

He was a goofy guy but I'm sure the producers of the Jeffersons wanted him to play the part of an oddball. The strange thing is you would've thought he'd be quite a bit taller even if they did halt his acromegaly.

It's amazing to think that he faked that British accent even when he was off screen and never was British. Although, if you notice his British accent wasn't really authentic when you hear Britishers speak but it was still pretty good.

OOliver · 03-04-2009, 06:04 PM

I have a friend who lived about a quarter mile from where Benedict died, and here's what she told me that's been reported...

First, Benedict died in West Tisbury, MA on the island of Martha's Vineyard. He was staying at his family's long-time "summer home" (which he inherited) year round, his brother has a home not too far away. The death was ruled 'cardiac arrest'; apparently he died in his sleep. There was nothing suspicious, no foul play. There were rumours of 'foul play' at first, because his brother had said something to the media (I forgot what) which they picked up as 'foul play'. Apparently, it was natural causes.

My friend said she used to see PB around town all the time (usually in the market), and he was very friendly. In the summer, when the island population increases tenfold, he was recognized by many 'Jeffersons' fans, and didn't seem to mind.

He was also active in summer theater on Martha's Vineyard, performing regularly (in the summer) with the local theater groups.

Big3sCompanyFan · 03-05-2009, 04:08 PM

It was good he conversed with Jefferson's fans. That Martha's Vineyard sounds like a beautiful place.

MikeLutton · 03-11-2009, 03:58 AM

wow i didnt know that glad there was no foul play so sorry hear he died wondering about his brother though he died at such old age he was very entertaining on the jeffersons nicest man u ever want meet.

did u hear anything else oliver

USATVFAN · 03-17-2009, 06:27 PM

I am suprise it hasn't been said either. When Cully, Sanford, Cover, Evans all Passed they had there Cause of Death when it was annouced but didn't it Take Roxie Roker Cause of Death 2-4 months to be Release to the public?

MikeLutton · 03-18-2009, 05:42 AM

wow that is scary sad 2 mean i did not think it take them that long figure out cause of death and announce it to the public wonder why it took so long

poor George must feel all alone with his family gone like this just sounds so sad

USATVFAN · 03-18-2009, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeL

wow that is scary sad 2 mean i did not think it take them that long figure out cause of death and announce it to the public wonder why it took so long

poor George must feel all alone with his family gone like this just sounds so sad

It is Sad. Roxie Family Knew what her cause of death was (Terminal Breast Cancer) but they didn't Release Right away.

MikeLutton · 03-18-2009, 02:47 PM

i know they just tv charactors but jeffersons been like family for 11 years and so on i feel so bad for all charactors and actors actress that died from this show.

wow that must been tough for roker n her family that is horribell disease to live with all them years.and then be gone hope it came out right.

losing jeffersons like losing some family.

OOliver · 03-21-2009, 12:35 PM

His cause of death was not really kept secret, and was reported in the town's newspaper "The Vineyard Gazzette". they ran a full obit on him as well. I guess some of the Hollywood papers and various news/entertainment outlets chose not to pick it up?

If I remember correctly, I believe there was a publice memorial held for him at one of the theaters in town where he performed.

Martha's Vineyard is a beautiful, quaint "Old New England" island off the coast of Cape Cod, MA which has grown in popularity over the past twenty years. In the summer, it is now populated with many celebrities (Tom Hanks, Spike Lee, Liza Minnelli, Barbra Streisand, Matt Lauer, Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick) walking around town.

It was also President Clinton's favorite summer get-a-way when he was President in the 90s, as well as the Kennedys for the past 100 years or so (Jackie Kennedy owned an enormous estate which is now owned by her daughter Caroline). JFK Jr's plane crashed right off the coast of the island in 1999, when he was enroute to his cousin's wedding on the Cape (he was going to pick up another guest on the island).

If you're planning a summer vacation - you may want to do some research on Martha's Vineyard!

02-27-2009, 02:06 AM	#1
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02-27-2009, 06:24 PM	#3
MikeLutton Mike Lutton DVD Legend! Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 05, 2005 Location: usa pennsyvania Posts: 6,886	sorry about my mispellings i cant spell words to good im surprised it was never solved like what happend

02-28-2009, 02:38 AM	#4
Big3sCompanyFan Member Senior Member Join Date: Sep 16, 2003 Posts: 2,493	I'd like to find out what happened too. With so many Jeffersons cast members dying is it the Jeffersons curse?

02-28-2009, 05:56 AM	#6
MikeLutton Mike Lutton DVD Legend! Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 05, 2005 Location: usa pennsyvania Posts: 6,886	oh sorry yeah he did month or so ago at age 72 i think at a hotel his brother found him but never found out how he died he like 6th member of jeffersons to pass in last few years i think there is a curse

02-28-2009, 04:46 PM	#7
Big3sCompanyFan Member Senior Member Join Date: Sep 16, 2003 Posts: 2,493	I just saw that episode last nite on TV land where George gets disco fever and hurts his back in the end and Bentley stands on his back and tried to dance. LOL He was a goofy guy but I'm sure the producers of the Jeffersons wanted him to play the part of an oddball. The strange thing is you would've thought he'd be quite a bit taller even if they did halt his acromegaly. It's amazing to think that he faked that British accent even when he was off screen and never was British. Although, if you notice his British accent wasn't really authentic when you hear Britishers speak but it was still pretty good.

03-04-2009, 06:04 PM	#8
OOliver Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 28, 2009 Location: Providence RI Posts: 569	I have a friend who lived about a quarter mile from where Benedict died, and here's what she told me that's been reported... First, Benedict died in West Tisbury, MA on the island of Martha's Vineyard. He was staying at his family's long-time "summer home" (which he inherited) year round, his brother has a home not too far away. The death was ruled 'cardiac arrest'; apparently he died in his sleep. There was nothing suspicious, no foul play. There were rumours of 'foul play' at first, because his brother had said something to the media (I forgot what) which they picked up as 'foul play'. Apparently, it was natural causes. My friend said she used to see PB around town all the time (usually in the market), and he was very friendly. In the summer, when the island population increases tenfold, he was recognized by many 'Jeffersons' fans, and didn't seem to mind. He was also active in summer theater on Martha's Vineyard, performing regularly (in the summer) with the local theater groups.

03-05-2009, 04:08 PM	#9
Big3sCompanyFan Member Senior Member Join Date: Sep 16, 2003 Posts: 2,493	It was good he conversed with Jefferson's fans. That Martha's Vineyard sounds like a beautiful place.

03-11-2009, 03:58 AM	#10
MikeLutton Mike Lutton DVD Legend! Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 05, 2005 Location: usa pennsyvania Posts: 6,886	wow i didnt know that glad there was no foul play so sorry hear he died wondering about his brother though he died at such old age he was very entertaining on the jeffersons nicest man u ever want meet. did u hear anything else oliver

03-18-2009, 05:42 AM	#12
MikeLutton Mike Lutton DVD Legend! Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 05, 2005 Location: usa pennsyvania Posts: 6,886	wow that is scary sad 2 mean i did not think it take them that long figure out cause of death and announce it to the public wonder why it took so long poor George must feel all alone with his family gone like this just sounds so sad

03-18-2009, 02:47 PM	#14
MikeLutton Mike Lutton DVD Legend! Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 05, 2005 Location: usa pennsyvania Posts: 6,886	i know they just tv charactors but jeffersons been like family for 11 years and so on i feel so bad for all charactors and actors actress that died from this show. wow that must been tough for roker n her family that is horribell disease to live with all them years.and then be gone hope it came out right. losing jeffersons like losing some family.

03-21-2009, 12:35 PM	#15
OOliver Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 28, 2009 Location: Providence RI Posts: 569	His cause of death was not really kept secret, and was reported in the town's newspaper "The Vineyard Gazzette". they ran a full obit on him as well. I guess some of the Hollywood papers and various news/entertainment outlets chose not to pick it up? If I remember correctly, I believe there was a publice memorial held for him at one of the theaters in town where he performed. Martha's Vineyard is a beautiful, quaint "Old New England" island off the coast of Cape Cod, MA which has grown in popularity over the past twenty years. In the summer, it is now populated with many celebrities (Tom Hanks, Spike Lee, Liza Minnelli, Barbra Streisand, Matt Lauer, Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick) walking around town. It was also President Clinton's favorite summer get-a-way when he was President in the 90s, as well as the Kennedys for the past 100 years or so (Jackie Kennedy owned an enormous estate which is now owned by her daughter Caroline). JFK Jr's plane crashed right off the coast of the island in 1999, when he was enroute to his cousin's wedding on the Cape (he was going to pick up another guest on the island). If you're planning a summer vacation - you may want to do some research on Martha's Vineyard!