Debbie Reynolds Has Died at 84 - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Foggy · 12-28-2016, 10:14 PM

I guess she just couldn't cope that her daughter had died.

http://www.msn.com/en-us/movies/cele...mOT?li=BBnb7Kz

PhoenixAcres · 12-28-2016, 10:21 PM

Just saw it on the news. It must be heartbreaking for their families.

Debbie Reynolds

Penny Lane · 12-28-2016, 10:25 PM

This is just so sad. God Bless her.

OH Nuts! · 12-28-2016, 10:26 PM

Very very sad. Perhaps the loss of her beloved daughter was too much for her. Debbie was so ultra-talented and looked FANTASTIC. I know I'll really miss her.

Ohio8 · 12-28-2016, 10:29 PM

Rawr · 12-28-2016, 10:39 PM

How awful and incredibly tragic.

May she RIP.

Mr. Television · 12-28-2016, 11:50 PM

I always liked Debbie. One of my favorite classic movies was Singing in the Rain. She died from a broken heart. I guess the only consolation is that she and Carrie are together again.

Edison · 12-29-2016, 12:49 AM

Always liked her, too. A lot of movies to think about, but "Bundle of Joy" sure stands out - she was pregnant while filming it. Carrie's film debut, instead of "Shampoo", perhaps.

Bonniegirl · 12-29-2016, 03:01 AM

Very sad, tragic for the family!Carrie and now Debbie esp. at the holidays!

But they are together now for eternity! Debbie probably died of a broken heart over her daughter, so sad that this all happened!

RIP Debbie

Babalu · 12-29-2016, 11:03 AM

I posted this in the move section but it's probably better here:

About 15 years ago my aunt was on a flight from LA to Las Vegas. She happened to sit next to Debbie Reynolds. My aunt is a very talkative lady. The flight is only about 1/2 hour and she said that by the time the flight was over she and Debbie were best friends. Very sad to hear but not a huge shock. When something like this happens to someone they can lose the will to live very fast. I love old movies and Debbie's were a treat. I just wish they had gone in reverse order so Debbie wouldn't have had to suffer this.

Mr. Television · 12-29-2016, 12:12 PM

http://www.msn.com/en-us/movies/cele...b7Kz&ocid=iehp

Debbie Reynolds’ Last Words: ‘I Want to Be with Carrie,’ Son Says

Debbie Reynolds, who died at the age of 84 on Wednesday, was only thinking about daughter Carrie Fisher in her final moments.

The Singin’ in the Rain icon told her son, Todd Fisher, hours before her stroke: “I miss her so much, I want to be with Carrie,” according to TMZ.

Todd also spoke to Variety, saying “She wanted to be with Carrie.”

Reynolds was at her and Fisher’s Beverly Hills property when she had to be rushed to the hospital for a possible stroke on Wednesday afternoon, PEOPLE confirmed.

Fisher died on Tuesday at the age of 60 after suffering a heart attack onboard a plane.

On Tuesday, Reynolds had taken to social media to thank fans for their support in the wake of her daughter’s death.

“Thank you to everyone who has embraced the gifts and talents of my beloved and amazing daughter,” Reynolds, 84, said on Facebook. “I am grateful for your thoughts and prayers that are now guiding her to her next stop.”

Reynolds had one of those classic Hollywood discovery stories. Born Mary Frances Reynolds in El Paso, Texas, to parents Maxine and Raymond, she moved with the family around age 7 to Burbank, California. It was in the Miss Burbank beauty pageant, when Reynolds was 16, that a talent scout from Warner Bros. discovered her and signed her to a contract with the powerhouse studio.

Asked what the turning point was in her career, Reynolds told PEOPLE in 2011, “Winning this contest, which was unusual. My suit came from the Salvation Army … I didn’t have high heels. There were talent scouts, and they thought I was a funny little kid. They took me to Warner Brothers and signed me up.”

Reynolds also took it upon herself to heal fractured relationships. After years of tension with daughter Carrie, the two had a rapprochement, maintaining a close relationship until Reynolds’ death. Reynolds even made up with Taylor, approaching her on the Queen Elizabeth cruise ship and rekindling a friendship of “many, many years,” she recalled. They starred together in the 2001 TV movie These Old Broads, written by Carrie.

Coffeecup · 12-29-2016, 07:49 PM

What do we know about son Todd. Married with children ??

Mr. Television · 12-29-2016, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Coffeecup

What do we know about son Todd. Married with children ??

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Todd_Fisher

Janice · 12-30-2016, 01:28 AM

What a two punch. I can only imagine the heartache their family is feeling now. I heard there's talk of a double funeral. I think both women led full amazing lives and deserve their own service, but that's just me.

Penny Lane · 12-30-2016, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Janice

What a two punch. I can only imagine the heartache their family is feeling now. I heard there's talk of a double funeral. I think both women led full amazing lives and deserve their own service, but that's just me.

I agree with you Janice. Each lady deserves it. It could be that the family wants closure as soon as possible. I really can't blame them. It's been a rough time for all.

But I do feel separate funerals would be better as each woman had her own circle of friends . On the other hand the family
probably doesn't want to go through the pain of 2 funerals so close together. It will be interesting to see how it will be done.

12-28-2016, 10:14 PM	#1
Foggy Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 20, 2014 Posts: 3,423	Debbie Reynolds Has Died at 84 I guess she just couldn't cope that her daughter had died. http://www.msn.com/en-us/movies/cele...mOT?li=BBnb7Kz

12-28-2016, 10:25 PM	#3
Penny Lane Butter Pie Forum Icon Join Date: Jul 03, 2001 Location: Beneath the blue suburban skies Posts: 50,944	This is just so sad. God Bless her.
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Mr. Television 22 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,125	I always liked Debbie. One of my favorite classic movies was Singing in the Rain. She died from a broken heart. I guess the only consolation is that she and Carrie are together again.
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12-29-2016, 12:49 AM	#8
Edison Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 01, 2006 Posts: 2,430	Always liked her, too. A lot of movies to think about, but "Bundle of Joy" sure stands out - she was pregnant while filming it. Carrie's film debut, instead of "Shampoo", perhaps. Attached Images

12-28-2016, 10:21 PM	#2
PhoenixAcres Member Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 26, 2016 Location: United States Posts: 6,824	Just saw it on the news. It must be heartbreaking for their families. Debbie Reynolds

12-28-2016, 10:26 PM	#4
OH Nuts! Member Forum King Join Date: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 133,383	Very very sad. Perhaps the loss of her beloved daughter was too much for her. Debbie was so ultra-talented and looked FANTASTIC. I know I'll really miss her.

12-28-2016, 10:39 PM	#6
Rawr Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 05, 2015 Posts: 2,160	How awful and incredibly tragic. May she RIP.

12-29-2016, 03:01 AM	#9
Bonniegirl AKA Hazel Horvath Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 10, 2014 Posts: 65,405	Very sad, tragic for the family!Carrie and now Debbie esp. at the holidays! But they are together now for eternity! Debbie probably died of a broken heart over her daughter, so sad that this all happened! RIP Debbie

12-29-2016, 11:03 AM	#10
Babalu Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 22, 2014 Posts: 4,779	I posted this in the move section but it's probably better here: About 15 years ago my aunt was on a flight from LA to Las Vegas. She happened to sit next to Debbie Reynolds. My aunt is a very talkative lady. The flight is only about 1/2 hour and she said that by the time the flight was over she and Debbie were best friends. Very sad to hear but not a huge shock. When something like this happens to someone they can lose the will to live very fast. I love old movies and Debbie's were a treat. I just wish they had gone in reverse order so Debbie wouldn't have had to suffer this.
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12-29-2016, 12:12 PM	#11
Mr. Television 22 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,125	http://www.msn.com/en-us/movies/cele...b7Kz&ocid=iehp Debbie Reynolds’ Last Words: ‘I Want to Be with Carrie,’ Son Says Debbie Reynolds, who died at the age of 84 on Wednesday, was only thinking about daughter Carrie Fisher in her final moments. The Singin’ in the Rain icon told her son, Todd Fisher, hours before her stroke: “I miss her so much, I want to be with Carrie,” according to TMZ. Todd also spoke to Variety, saying “She wanted to be with Carrie.” Reynolds was at her and Fisher’s Beverly Hills property when she had to be rushed to the hospital for a possible stroke on Wednesday afternoon, PEOPLE confirmed. Fisher died on Tuesday at the age of 60 after suffering a heart attack onboard a plane. On Tuesday, Reynolds had taken to social media to thank fans for their support in the wake of her daughter’s death. “Thank you to everyone who has embraced the gifts and talents of my beloved and amazing daughter,” Reynolds, 84, said on Facebook. “I am grateful for your thoughts and prayers that are now guiding her to her next stop.” Reynolds had one of those classic Hollywood discovery stories. Born Mary Frances Reynolds in El Paso, Texas, to parents Maxine and Raymond, she moved with the family around age 7 to Burbank, California. It was in the Miss Burbank beauty pageant, when Reynolds was 16, that a talent scout from Warner Bros. discovered her and signed her to a contract with the powerhouse studio. Asked what the turning point was in her career, Reynolds told PEOPLE in 2011, “Winning this contest, which was unusual. My suit came from the Salvation Army … I didn’t have high heels. There were talent scouts, and they thought I was a funny little kid. They took me to Warner Brothers and signed me up.” Reynolds also took it upon herself to heal fractured relationships. After years of tension with daughter Carrie, the two had a rapprochement, maintaining a close relationship until Reynolds’ death. Reynolds even made up with Taylor, approaching her on the Queen Elizabeth cruise ship and rekindling a friendship of “many, many years,” she recalled. They starred together in the 2001 TV movie These Old Broads, written by Carrie.

12-29-2016, 07:49 PM	#12
Coffeecup coffeecup. Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 17, 2003 Location: snoozeville Posts: 3,176	What do we know about son Todd. Married with children ??

12-30-2016, 01:28 AM	#14
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,389	Rest in Peace, Debbie Reynolds What a two punch. I can only imagine the heartache their family is feeling now. I heard there's talk of a double funeral. I think both women led full amazing lives and deserve their own service, but that's just me.