On this Date (March 9th) George Burns Passed Away - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 03-09-2010, 10:44 AM

On March 9, 1996, just forty-nine days after his milestone birthday, Burns died in his Beverly Hills home of cardiac arrest[5]. His funeral was held three days later at the Wee Kirk o' the Heather church in Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Glendale. George Burns was buried in his best dark blue suit, light blue shirt and red tie along with three cigars in his pocket, his toupee, his watch that Gracie gave him, his ring, and in his pocket, his keys and his wallet with 10 $100 bills, a five and three ones. [6]

As much as he looked forward to reaching the age of 100, Burns also stated that he looked forward to death, saying that the day he died he would be with Gracie again in heaven. Upon being interred with Gracie, the crypt's marker was changed to, "Gracie Allen & George Burns—Together Again." George had said that he wanted Gracie to have top billing.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Burns

tv star collector · 03-10-2010, 05:10 PM

Good night, George. You and Gracie were an unbeatable team. God bless.

catlover79 · 03-10-2010, 05:32 PM

Loved his guest star turn on the Muppet Show.

Gonzo: Rome fiddled while George Burns!
George: At last - a joke older than I am!

Marvo301 · 03-10-2010, 06:58 PM

I read his book "Gracie: A Love Story" not long ago. George was a very funny man who lived a very fascinating life and shared an amazing love story with Gracie Allen. We will not soon see his like again!!

03-09-2010, 10:44 AM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,108	On this Date (March 9th) George Burns Passed Away On March 9, 1996, just forty-nine days after his milestone birthday, Burns died in his Beverly Hills home of cardiac arrest[5]. His funeral was held three days later at the Wee Kirk o' the Heather church in Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Glendale. George Burns was buried in his best dark blue suit, light blue shirt and red tie along with three cigars in his pocket, his toupee, his watch that Gracie gave him, his ring, and in his pocket, his keys and his wallet with 10 $100 bills, a five and three ones. [6] As much as he looked forward to reaching the age of 100, Burns also stated that he looked forward to death, saying that the day he died he would be with Gracie again in heaven. Upon being interred with Gracie, the crypt's marker was changed to, "Gracie Allen & George Burns—Together Again." George had said that he wanted Gracie to have top billing. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Burns Attached Images
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03-10-2010, 05:32 PM	#3
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	Loved his guest star turn on the Muppet Show. Gonzo: Rome fiddled while George Burns! George: At last - a joke older than I am!
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03-10-2010, 06:58 PM	#4
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,450	I read his book "Gracie: A Love Story" not long ago. George was a very funny man who lived a very fascinating life and shared an amazing love story with Gracie Allen. We will not soon see his like again!!
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03-10-2010, 05:10 PM	#2
tv star collector I Love Susie Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 18, 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 4,486	Good night, George. You and Gracie were an unbeatable team. God bless.