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catlover79 · 05-11-2009, 05:24 PM

http://omg.yahoo.com/news/leo-kate-h...vivor/22348?nc

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- The last survivor of the sinking of the Titanic in 1912 is getting a hand from Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet.

The "Titanic" stars, along with director James Cameron, have contributed to a $30,000 fund for Millvina Dean, 98, Access Hollywood has confirmed.

The Irish Independent was the first to report the news.

The stars came forward after an appeal by photographer Don Mullan in the Sunday edition of the paper. Mullan had asked the stars and director of 1997 blockbuster to help Millvina, who has struggled with her nursing home bills.

Millvina was the ill-fated ship's youngest passenger - only nine weeks old upon being carried unto the Titanic from Southampton, England - and is now its last remaining survivor.

The photographer had been selling a limited edition shot, entitled "Still Surviving," of Millvina's hands signing an autograph in order to raise funds for her, and decided to reach out to the "Titanic" stars to pitch in. The photo is part of a new exhibition of his called "A Thousand Reasons for Living."

"I figured that if the edition sold out, it would secure Millvina for a full year. My plan, however, was to double the impact and thereby secure her for two years. I decided, therefore, at the opening of the exhibition, to publicly challenge James Cameron, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, 20th Century Fox and Celine to match me dollar for dollar,'' Don told the Independent.

He is still waiting on a response from Celine, who won an Oscar for the film's theme song, "My Heart Will Go On," and the film's studio, 20th Century Fox.

browneyes106 · 05-11-2009, 08:03 PM

That is very sweet of Kate and Leo do that for Millivana.

catlover79 · 05-11-2009, 08:05 PM

Isn't that awesome? Plus James Cameron and Celine Dion are getting involved, too. It's only right.

OH Nuts! · 05-11-2009, 08:38 PM

What a nice story!

Hollow · 05-11-2009, 08:46 PM

that's awesome! seems appropriate that those who made money off of the tragedy are giving back, lol.

catlover79 · 05-11-2009, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by safety pin

that's awesome! seems appropriate that those who made money off of the tragedy are giving back, lol.

Exactly!!

Janice · 05-11-2009, 09:48 PM

That is very nice of Leo and Kate, but nobody bothers a 98-year old lady with nursing home bills.

Family Ties Forever! · 05-11-2009, 11:38 PM

That's a nice story.

PlayOn · 05-12-2009, 08:12 AM

I needed to read this. Very uplifting and inspirational. Sure beats what's going on in the news today.

Thanks, Monika.

PZelda · 05-12-2009, 12:09 PM

I'm confused. The sinking happened 97 years ago. The article says she was only 9 weeks old at the time and is now 98 years old. The math does not compute here.

If she was only 9 weeks old on April 14, 1912, that means she was born around February 17, 1912, still making her 97 years old. It would make a little more sense if the article said she was 9 MONTHS old at the time of the sinking... but that would also still make her 97 years old.

Anyway, enough nitpicking. I think that's awesome they're doing that for her!

catlover79 · 05-12-2009, 01:53 PM

^ Yeah, I have to admit I was a bit baffled by the dates and such myself.

Proofreader, anyone??

waichingliu81 · 05-12-2009, 04:58 PM

good on kate and leo. they are truly superstars in their own right

05-11-2009, 05:24 PM	#1
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	Leo & Kate Help Last Titanic Survivor http://omg.yahoo.com/news/leo-kate-h...vivor/22348?nc LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- The last survivor of the sinking of the Titanic in 1912 is getting a hand from Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet. The "Titanic" stars, along with director James Cameron, have contributed to a $30,000 fund for Millvina Dean, 98, Access Hollywood has confirmed. The Irish Independent was the first to report the news. The stars came forward after an appeal by photographer Don Mullan in the Sunday edition of the paper. Mullan had asked the stars and director of 1997 blockbuster to help Millvina, who has struggled with her nursing home bills. Millvina was the ill-fated ship's youngest passenger - only nine weeks old upon being carried unto the Titanic from Southampton, England - and is now its last remaining survivor. The photographer had been selling a limited edition shot, entitled "Still Surviving," of Millvina's hands signing an autograph in order to raise funds for her, and decided to reach out to the "Titanic" stars to pitch in. The photo is part of a new exhibition of his called "A Thousand Reasons for Living." "I figured that if the edition sold out, it would secure Millvina for a full year. My plan, however, was to double the impact and thereby secure her for two years. I decided, therefore, at the opening of the exhibition, to publicly challenge James Cameron, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, 20th Century Fox and Celine to match me dollar for dollar,'' Don told the Independent. He is still waiting on a response from Celine, who won an Oscar for the film's theme song, "My Heart Will Go On," and the film's studio, 20th Century Fox.
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PlayOn ADHD: what I have not who I am Senior Member Join Date: Jun 17, 2006 Location: I'll never tell. :p Posts: 2,745	I needed to read this. Very uplifting and inspirational. Sure beats what's going on in the news today. Thanks, Monika.
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05-12-2009, 12:09 PM	#10
PZelda Two Valeries! <3 Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 15, 2002 Location: I'm STILL missing NYC. :( Posts: 78,223	I'm confused. The sinking happened 97 years ago. The article says she was only 9 weeks old at the time and is now 98 years old. The math does not compute here. If she was only 9 weeks old on April 14, 1912, that means she was born around February 17, 1912, still making her 97 years old. It would make a little more sense if the article said she was 9 MONTHS old at the time of the sinking... but that would also still make her 97 years old. Anyway, enough nitpicking. I think that's awesome they're doing that for her!
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05-11-2009, 08:03 PM	#2
browneyes106 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 01, 2008 Posts: 6,094	That is very sweet of Kate and Leo do that for Millivana.

05-11-2009, 08:05 PM	#3
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	Isn't that awesome? Plus James Cameron and Celine Dion are getting involved, too. It's only right.

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OH Nuts! Member Forum King Join Date: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 133,383	What a nice story!

05-11-2009, 08:46 PM	#5
Hollow Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 16, 2001 Posts: 30,406	that's awesome! seems appropriate that those who made money off of the tragedy are giving back, lol.

05-11-2009, 09:48 PM	#7
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	That is very nice of Leo and Kate, but nobody bothers a 98-year old lady with nursing home bills.

05-12-2009, 01:53 PM	#11
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	^ Yeah, I have to admit I was a bit baffled by the dates and such myself. Proofreader, anyone??

05-12-2009, 04:58 PM	#12
waichingliu81 debbie allen Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 28, 2006 Location: london, england, UK Posts: 4,347	good on kate and leo. they are truly superstars in their own right