Noreen Corcoran (Kelly Gregg) 1943-2016 - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Zoneboy · 01-15-2016, 11:59 PM

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Hi everyone. This is Chelsea, Noreen's administrator. It is with a heavy heart that I tell you Noreen Corcoran passed away this afternoon peacefully with her family by her side. The Corcoran family has asked for privacy during this time of grief. I am still in shock and have shaky hands as I type this. After lengthy, wonderful phone conversations, Noreen and I formed a friendship in 2013 after she, myself and Bernadette Withers met for lunch for the first time to discuss the documentary.

Noreen was one of possibly even the most humble, genuine and kindest people I have ever met. It was an honor to get to know her on a personal level over these past few years. I will never forget her distinct, contagious laugh and her wonderful sense of humor. She touched so many lives in her personal life as well as her role as Kelly on Bachelor Father. When I interview Noreen for the documentary, I asked her how she would like to be remembered. With a smile she said "Oh my god, where's my violin? I don't know, she tried, she did her best, she was happy." I then asked her if she had any thing else to say and she responded "nope." I then said I think we've got it covered, laughing she said "I hope so!"

Mr. Television · 01-16-2016, 12:10 AM

So very sad. I enjoyed watching Bachelor Father on Antenna TV. I wish it was back on TV. A very underrated show. Noreen was wonderful in it. She was always so full of life. R.I.P. Noreen.

Mr. Television · 01-16-2016, 12:13 AM

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Mr. Television · 01-16-2016, 11:47 AM

http://www.examiner.com/article/bach...coran-has-died

Bachelor Father actress Noreen Corcoran has died
Next: Joey Feek's last days filled with emotion, heartache and pain
January 15, 2016 10:22 PM MST

Noreen Corcoran, an actress who was best known as Kelly Gregg on the TV series “Bachelor Father” has died. She was 72. Her death was first announced by the administrator of her Facebook page. This tribute page, administered by Chelsea Klein, is the official facebook page for the actress.

Noreen was part of a group of acting siblings that included sister Donna (“Angels in the Outfield," "Don't Bother to Knock") and brother Kevin (Moochie in the Disney TV dramas), along with Hugh, Brian, and Kelly. Before her role on TV, Noreen appeared in many films, including “Band of Angels“ (1957) with Clark Gable.

It was Ronald Reagan, then an actor, who saw the screen tests for “Bachelor Father” and recommended Noreen to the show’s star John Forsythe. So Noreen was hired to play Kelly, a girl whose was orphaned and stayed with her handsome bachelor uncle, and his servant, Peter, played by Sammee Tong.

Noreen remained with “Bachelor Father” for its entire run until 1963. She appeared in a few more films and TV shows until leaving acting in 1966. She then embarked on a private career with the Lewitzky Dance Company working behind the scenes.

Noreen Corcoran retired in 2004 and never married. She maintained contact with John Forsythe until his death in 2010, and took part in a reunion of the show for a proposed documentary along with fellow actors James Hong, Bernadette Withers, and Sue Ann Langdon, as well as John Forsythe’s daughter Brooke. Noreen's brother Kelly died in 2002. Her brother Brian died in 2014. And brother Kevin passed away in October of 2015.

Mr. Television · 01-16-2016, 11:53 AM

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Marvo301 · 01-16-2016, 03:29 PM

Noreen Corcoran

Coffeecup · 01-16-2016, 07:37 PM

People are dying too young! She should have lived another 10 years.

mets82 · 01-16-2016, 11:24 PM

That's too bad. I liked her on Bachelor Father. She wasn't an annoying kid. I was shocked that she died. RIP

OH Nuts! · 01-17-2016, 12:06 AM

Sorry to hear about her passing. May she RIP.

BachelorCat · 01-18-2016, 09:07 AM

My deepest sympathy to the Corcoran family and all of Noreen's friends. I am truly heartbroken with this terrible news. I found it on this page, haven't looked at Facebook yet.

MichaelKeith · 01-20-2016, 11:22 AM

She was pretty young when she passed.

PracTz · 01-26-2016, 02:39 PM

I wonder if her one-time cameo pal Linda Evans kept in touch with her. Ironic that Miss Evans herself has now said that she never really wanted to be an actor but did it to support her family after her father's early death and did it long enough to become financially solvent for life but I wonder if she may have envied Miss Corcoran for getting out of the business even earlier yet staying self-sufficient to the end?

ponytail · 02-16-2016, 06:17 AM

That is sad. I enjoyed watching her on Bachelor Father. I never heard of her passing, I happened to come here and then I read of her passing.

HarryWild · 02-23-2016, 05:55 AM

Sad to hear!

01-15-2016, 11:59 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: 34,338	Noreen Corcoran (Kelly Gregg) 1943-2016 Link Hi everyone. This is Chelsea, Noreen's administrator. It is with a heavy heart that I tell you Noreen Corcoran passed away this afternoon peacefully with her family by her side. The Corcoran family has asked for privacy during this time of grief. I am still in shock and have shaky hands as I type this. After lengthy, wonderful phone conversations, Noreen and I formed a friendship in 2013 after she, myself and Bernadette Withers met for lunch for the first time to discuss the documentary. Noreen was one of possibly even the most humble, genuine and kindest people I have ever met. It was an honor to get to know her on a personal level over these past few years. I will never forget her distinct, contagious laugh and her wonderful sense of humor. She touched so many lives in her personal life as well as her role as Kelly on Bachelor Father. When I interview Noreen for the documentary, I asked her how she would like to be remembered. With a smile she said "Oh my god, where's my violin? I don't know, she tried, she did her best, she was happy." I then asked her if she had any thing else to say and she responded "nope." I then said I think we've got it covered, laughing she said "I hope so!"
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01-16-2016, 12:10 AM	#2
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01-16-2016, 12:13 AM	#3
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01-16-2016, 03:29 PM	#6
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01-16-2016, 11:24 PM	#8
mets82 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Mar 14, 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 5,058	That's too bad. I liked her on Bachelor Father. She wasn't an annoying kid. I was shocked that she died. RIP
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01-16-2016, 11:47 AM	#4
Mr. Television 22 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,125	http://www.examiner.com/article/bach...coran-has-died Bachelor Father actress Noreen Corcoran has died Next: Joey Feek's last days filled with emotion, heartache and pain January 15, 2016 10:22 PM MST Noreen Corcoran, an actress who was best known as Kelly Gregg on the TV series “Bachelor Father” has died. She was 72. Her death was first announced by the administrator of her Facebook page. This tribute page, administered by Chelsea Klein, is the official facebook page for the actress. Noreen was part of a group of acting siblings that included sister Donna (“Angels in the Outfield," "Don't Bother to Knock") and brother Kevin (Moochie in the Disney TV dramas), along with Hugh, Brian, and Kelly. Before her role on TV, Noreen appeared in many films, including “Band of Angels“ (1957) with Clark Gable. It was Ronald Reagan, then an actor, who saw the screen tests for “Bachelor Father” and recommended Noreen to the show’s star John Forsythe. So Noreen was hired to play Kelly, a girl whose was orphaned and stayed with her handsome bachelor uncle, and his servant, Peter, played by Sammee Tong. Noreen remained with “Bachelor Father” for its entire run until 1963. She appeared in a few more films and TV shows until leaving acting in 1966. She then embarked on a private career with the Lewitzky Dance Company working behind the scenes. Noreen Corcoran retired in 2004 and never married. She maintained contact with John Forsythe until his death in 2010, and took part in a reunion of the show for a proposed documentary along with fellow actors James Hong, Bernadette Withers, and Sue Ann Langdon, as well as John Forsythe’s daughter Brooke. Noreen's brother Kelly died in 2002. Her brother Brian died in 2014. And brother Kevin passed away in October of 2015.

01-16-2016, 11:53 AM	#5
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01-16-2016, 07:37 PM	#7
Coffeecup coffeecup. Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 17, 2003 Location: snoozeville Posts: 3,176	People are dying too young! She should have lived another 10 years.

01-17-2016, 12:06 AM	#9
OH Nuts! Member Forum King Join Date: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 133,383	Sorry to hear about her passing. May she RIP.

01-18-2016, 09:07 AM	#10
BachelorCat Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Sep 18, 2013 Location: River Park, Port St. Lucie, Florida Posts: 44	My deepest sympathy to the Corcoran family and all of Noreen's friends. I am truly heartbroken with this terrible news. I found it on this page, haven't looked at Facebook yet.

01-20-2016, 11:22 AM	#11
MichaelKeith Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 01, 2007 Posts: 1,139	She was pretty young when she passed.

01-26-2016, 02:39 PM	#12
PracTz Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 14, 2002 Location: United States of America [Happily Living in the 20th Century] Posts: 2,711	I wonder if her one-time cameo pal Linda Evans kept in touch with her. Ironic that Miss Evans herself has now said that she never really wanted to be an actor but did it to support her family after her father's early death and did it long enough to become financially solvent for life but I wonder if she may have envied Miss Corcoran for getting out of the business even earlier yet staying self-sufficient to the end?

02-16-2016, 06:17 AM	#13
ponytail Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 20, 2004 Location: In Happy, Healthy, Wealthyville Posts: 4,272	That is sad. I enjoyed watching her on Bachelor Father. I never heard of her passing, I happened to come here and then I read of her passing.

02-23-2016, 05:55 AM	#14
HarryWild Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 16, 2012 Posts: 454	Sad to hear!