That '70s Show Star Lisa Robin Kelly - Dead at 43 - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Mr. Television · 08-15-2013, 03:17 PM

http://www.tmz.com/2013/08/15/that-7...ly-dead-at-43/

'That '70s Show' Star
Dead at 43

Lisa Robin Kelly -- who played Eric Forman's older sister on "That '70s Show" -- has died ... TMZ has learned.

The 43-year-old actress passed away in her sleep Wednesday night at a rehab facility in California.

We spoke with Kelly's agent who tells us the actress had just voluntarily checked herself in for treatment for an alcohol problem this past week ... and was determined to clean herself up.

The agent tells us, "She had been fighting demons for a while and finally lost her battle."

Sources tell us Lisa had been in and out of rehab centers hoping to kick her alcohol problem ... and most recently fell off the wagon after a huge dispute with her estranged husband Robert Gilliam.

Sources say ... Kelly's estranged husband beat her last May to obtain residual money from her show. He was convicted of domestic battery last month and sentenced to 3 years probation. He also served 35 days in jail for the beating.

Lisa filed for divorce from Gilliam back in July.

We're told Lisa's new boyfriend brought her to rehab again on Monday ... but she went into cardiac arrest late Wednesday night and could not be saved.

The boyfriend blames her estranged husband for the relapse.

Sources connected with the attempted rescue tell TMZ ... when emergency responders arrived at the rehab facility, they found needle marks on both of Lisa's arms.

However, her BF tells us the reason for the needle marks is that he took Lisa to a hospital on Sunday -- because she had a .34 blood alcohol level ... and nurses made multiple attempts to insert a needle into her vein to extract blood.

After several attempts, medical personnel were able to use a vein on the top of Lisa's wrist.
Kelly had been troubled for the past couple of years -- she was arrested at least 4 times in the past 3 years for DUI, spousal abuse and assault.
Besides "That '70s Show," Kelly had appeared in several TV shows and movies including "Amityville Dollhouse."

Skywalker · 08-15-2013, 03:40 PM

I was hoping she'd overcome her substance abuse problems. Laurie Forman was one of my favorite characters on That 70's Show. It wasn't quite the same when she left. R.I.P. Lisa.

Zoneboy · 08-15-2013, 03:53 PM

robyrob · 08-15-2013, 05:52 PM

man that's so sad

LoveIsOnlySleeping · 08-15-2013, 05:57 PM

Not surprising, I did not think she would have overcome her demons and I was right

Mr. Television · 08-15-2013, 06:05 PM

She was great on That 70's Show and so pretty. It's a shame she couldn't overcome her demons.

70s show watcher · 08-15-2013, 07:23 PM

everyone here at sitcoms online knows what a huge lisa robin kelly fan that i am words cannot even begin to express how sad that i am feeling right now r i p lisa you will be missed

McGillicuddy · 08-15-2013, 07:37 PM

So sad. R.I.P. Lisa.

Janice · 08-15-2013, 08:30 PM

This is just so sad. She was so pretty. I've seen the devastation that substance abuse causes. Prayers for her loved ones.

80sTrivia · 08-16-2013, 05:11 AM

Terrible, terrible news. I had been hoping Lisa could get her life and career back on track...

king of comedy · 08-16-2013, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by 80sTrivia

Terrible, terrible news. I had been hoping Lisa could get her life and career back on track...

She was so beautiful. Really sad. R.I.P. She'll be missed.

biffbronson · 08-16-2013, 11:19 AM

Really saddened by the news today. Lisa brought so much to the series when she was with it.

Marvo301 · 08-16-2013, 01:46 PM

That 70's Show was much better when Lisa was on it. This a very sad end to a sad story. Like all of you i was very much hoping that Lisa would beat her demons and return to her acting career.

MrCleveland · 08-17-2013, 08:09 PM

I wonder if Topher Grace and Lisa Robin Kelly got along off set?

But yeah...that's a sad way to go....

king of comedy · 08-18-2013, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by MrCleveland

I wonder if Topher Grace and Lisa Robin Kelly got along off set?

But yeah...that's a sad way to go....

They played brother and sister so well that I hoped they did.

08-15-2013, 03:17 PM	#1
Mr. Television 22 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,125	That '70s Show Star Lisa Robin Kelly - Dead at 43 http://www.tmz.com/2013/08/15/that-7...ly-dead-at-43/ 'That '70s Show' Star Dead at 43 Lisa Robin Kelly -- who played Eric Forman's older sister on "That '70s Show" -- has died ... TMZ has learned. The 43-year-old actress passed away in her sleep Wednesday night at a rehab facility in California. We spoke with Kelly's agent who tells us the actress had just voluntarily checked herself in for treatment for an alcohol problem this past week ... and was determined to clean herself up. The agent tells us, "She had been fighting demons for a while and finally lost her battle." Sources tell us Lisa had been in and out of rehab centers hoping to kick her alcohol problem ... and most recently fell off the wagon after a huge dispute with her estranged husband Robert Gilliam. Sources say ... Kelly's estranged husband beat her last May to obtain residual money from her show. He was convicted of domestic battery last month and sentenced to 3 years probation. He also served 35 days in jail for the beating. Lisa filed for divorce from Gilliam back in July. We're told Lisa's new boyfriend brought her to rehab again on Monday ... but she went into cardiac arrest late Wednesday night and could not be saved. The boyfriend blames her estranged husband for the relapse. Sources connected with the attempted rescue tell TMZ ... when emergency responders arrived at the rehab facility, they found needle marks on both of Lisa's arms. However, her BF tells us the reason for the needle marks is that he took Lisa to a hospital on Sunday -- because she had a .34 blood alcohol level ... and nurses made multiple attempts to insert a needle into her vein to extract blood. After several attempts, medical personnel were able to use a vein on the top of Lisa's wrist. Kelly had been troubled for the past couple of years -- she was arrested at least 4 times in the past 3 years for DUI, spousal abuse and assault. Besides "That '70s Show," Kelly had appeared in several TV shows and movies including "Amityville Dollhouse."
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08-15-2013, 08:30 PM	#9
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,389	Rest in Peace Lisa Robin Kelly This is just so sad. She was so pretty. I've seen the devastation that substance abuse causes. Prayers for her loved ones.

08-15-2013, 03:40 PM	#2
Skywalker Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 04, 2003 Posts: 14,205	I was hoping she'd overcome her substance abuse problems. Laurie Forman was one of my favorite characters on That 70's Show. It wasn't quite the same when she left. R.I.P. Lisa.

08-15-2013, 05:57 PM	#5
LoveIsOnlySleeping Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Aug 08, 2013 Posts: 7	Not surprising, I did not think she would have overcome her demons and I was right

08-15-2013, 07:23 PM	#7
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08-15-2013, 07:37 PM	#8
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08-16-2013, 05:11 AM	#10
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08-16-2013, 11:19 AM	#12
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