Actress Wendie Jo Sperber dies - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

James"Thunder"Early · 11-30-2005, 08:59 PM

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Actress Wendie Jo Sperber dies at 46 in Los Angeles

Associated Press

LOS ANGELES - Actress and cancer care activist Wendie Jo Sperber, who starred opposite Tom Hanks on TV's "Bosom Buddies," has died. She was 46.
Sperber died at home after an eight-year battle with breast cancer, publicist Jo-Ann Geffen said Wednesday.
A Los Angeles native, Sperber appeared in dozens of television shows and movies, including all three "Back to the Future" films.
After being diagnosed with breast cancer in 1997, the actress became an advocate for cancer care. In 2001, Sperber founded the weSPARK Cancer Support Center, which provides free emotional support, information and social activities for individuals and families affected by cancer.
Sperber helped unveil and promote the breast cancer stamp with the U.S. Postal Service in 1998, Geffen said. In 1999, Sperber was named Woman of the Year by the Los Angeles County Commission for Women.
"The memory of Wendie Jo is that of a walking inspiration," Hanks said in a statement. "She met the challenges of her illness with love, cheer, joy and altruism. We are going to miss her as surely as we are all better for knowing her."
Sperber is survived by a 19-year-old son and 16-year-old daughter, her parents Charlene and Burt, sisters Ellice and Michelle and brother Richard.

theshark8777 · 11-30-2005, 09:07 PM

Wow, I didn't even realize she had cancer. I remember she was in the FOX show Babes, and wasn't she in Back to the Future?

Mr. Television · 11-30-2005, 09:10 PM

RIP Wendie. You were far to young to leave us and you will never be forgotten.

Steve M. · 11-30-2005, 09:10 PM

I was aware of it - her costar from Robert Zemeckis's Beatles movie I Wanna Hold Your Hand, Eddie Deezen, mentioned it earleir this year in an interview with Beatlefan magazine. He said she was in her last stages, and it was only a matter of time before she died.

80sTrivia · 11-30-2005, 09:12 PM

Oh, no... so very sad to hear of Wendie Jo's passing...

Penny Lane · 11-30-2005, 09:18 PM

Aw............. Too young! RIP Wendie Jo!

Moonlight Lady · 11-30-2005, 09:18 PM

That's so sad

I loved her on Bosom Buddies.

Skywalker · 11-30-2005, 09:26 PM

R.I.P. Wendie

Cactus Jack · 11-30-2005, 09:30 PM

RIP Wendie

PZelda · 11-30-2005, 10:00 PM

This is REALLY spooky, I was just watching the BTTF movies as recently as two days ago.

I looooove BTTF.

RIP.

JT · 11-30-2005, 10:01 PM

Wow...I knew she had cancer, but I didn't know she was near death.

I loved her on "Bosom Buddies"

robyrob · 11-30-2005, 10:06 PM

R.I.P. Wendie Jo

Janice · 11-30-2005, 10:40 PM

That's very sad. I can't place her as I was only a casual viewer of Bosom Buddies. Does anyone have a picture?

James"Thunder"Early · 11-30-2005, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Janice

That's very sad. I can't place her as I was only a casual viewer of Bosom Buddies. Does anyone have a picture?

Dean Winchester · 11-30-2005, 10:44 PM

RIP, I loved Babes and BTTF

11-30-2005, 08:59 PM	#1
James"Thunder"Early Whoever's In New England Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 23, 2004 Location: The Apollo Posts: 7,087	Actress Wendie Jo Sperber dies http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercu...s/13295701.htm Actress Wendie Jo Sperber dies at 46 in Los Angeles Associated Press LOS ANGELES - Actress and cancer care activist Wendie Jo Sperber, who starred opposite Tom Hanks on TV's "Bosom Buddies," has died. She was 46. Sperber died at home after an eight-year battle with breast cancer, publicist Jo-Ann Geffen said Wednesday. A Los Angeles native, Sperber appeared in dozens of television shows and movies, including all three "Back to the Future" films. After being diagnosed with breast cancer in 1997, the actress became an advocate for cancer care. In 2001, Sperber founded the weSPARK Cancer Support Center, which provides free emotional support, information and social activities for individuals and families affected by cancer. Sperber helped unveil and promote the breast cancer stamp with the U.S. Postal Service in 1998, Geffen said. In 1999, Sperber was named Woman of the Year by the Los Angeles County Commission for Women. "The memory of Wendie Jo is that of a walking inspiration," Hanks said in a statement. "She met the challenges of her illness with love, cheer, joy and altruism. We are going to miss her as surely as we are all better for knowing her." Sperber is survived by a 19-year-old son and 16-year-old daughter, her parents Charlene and Burt, sisters Ellice and Michelle and brother Richard.
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11-30-2005, 09:07 PM	#2
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11-30-2005, 09:10 PM	#3
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11-30-2005, 09:18 PM	#6
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11-30-2005, 09:18 PM	#7
Moonlight Lady Member Forum Star Join Date: Aug 18, 2002 Posts: 16,052	That's so sad I loved her on Bosom Buddies.
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11-30-2005, 09:26 PM	#8
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11-30-2005, 09:30 PM	#9
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11-30-2005, 10:01 PM	#11
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11-30-2005, 10:06 PM	#12
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11-30-2005, 10:40 PM	#13
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,389	Rest In Peace That's very sad. I can't place her as I was only a casual viewer of Bosom Buddies. Does anyone have a picture?

11-30-2005, 10:44 PM	#15
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