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Zoneboy · 12-16-2010, 02:12 PM

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Hollywood staple Blake Edwards has passed away. He was 88.

Edwards died Wednesday night at Saint John's Hospital in Santa Monica, Calf. due to complications of pneumonia.

He is best known as the director and writer of many of the 'Pink Panther' films, but also served as the director of 1960s classics 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' and 'Days of Wine and Roses.' In 2004 he received an Honorary Academy Award.

The big-screen veteran has been married to legendary actress Julie Andrews since 1969 and has five children. Andrews and his children were by Edwards' bedside when he passed. Funeral and memorial arrangements are still pending at this time.

Zoneboy · 12-16-2010, 02:34 PM

That's 3

Blake Edwards

Bob Feller

Neva Patterson

MrCleveland · 12-16-2010, 03:22 PM

Edwards is now with Peter Sellers today, and yes...that's 3.

catlover79 · 12-16-2010, 04:01 PM

All love and prayers to Julie and all of Mr. Edwards' loved ones.

80sTrivia · 12-16-2010, 04:50 PM

My thoughts are with Julie and their children...

Marvo301 · 12-16-2010, 04:52 PM

Blake Edwards

Cactus Jack · 12-16-2010, 09:50 PM

12-16-2010, 02:12 PM	#1
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,434	Director Blake Edwards 1922-2010 Link Hollywood staple Blake Edwards has passed away. He was 88. Edwards died Wednesday night at Saint John's Hospital in Santa Monica, Calf. due to complications of pneumonia. He is best known as the director and writer of many of the 'Pink Panther' films, but also served as the director of 1960s classics 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' and 'Days of Wine and Roses.' In 2004 he received an Honorary Academy Award. The big-screen veteran has been married to legendary actress Julie Andrews since 1969 and has five children. Andrews and his children were by Edwards' bedside when he passed. Funeral and memorial arrangements are still pending at this time.
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12-16-2010, 03:22 PM	#3
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12-16-2010, 04:01 PM	#4
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12-16-2010, 04:50 PM	#5
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12-16-2010, 04:52 PM	#6
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12-16-2010, 02:34 PM	#2
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,434	That's 3 Blake Edwards Bob Feller Neva Patterson

12-16-2010, 09:50 PM	#7
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