Dorothy Van died last year 2002 -- and NOT a suicide !! - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Wizzy · 07-24-2003, 05:51 PM

Dorothy Van, beloved wife of mama's family producer/writer
Jim Evering just passed away LAST YEAR - in 2002 !

IMDB.com has a FALSE claim that she died of suicide in 1996.
She died at her LA home surrounded by family & nurses
last year- - check LA Times obits if you need - but please
stop perpetuating the rumor that she was suicide.

Dorothy Van succumbed to the ravages of Parkinsons & Alzheimers and was too weak at the end to make ANY decision
about her life - or death. She was a brave soul -- and a creative
presence for the Mama's Family show. She co-wrote many eps
with her husband.

She lives on through her wit & talent.
Thanks for remembering -- but know the truth.

A family friend

Sterling Holobyte · 07-25-2003, 01:08 AM

Thanks for setting the record straight, Wizzy.

Either way, it's still a sad story.

bb25 · 07-25-2003, 01:09 AM

Thank you for posting the truth! I did think that suicide thing was a little far-fetched...I also found out that she was also story editor for Mama's Family, not to mention writer, and also for Silver Spoons as well...what a talented lady!

Parkinsons & Alzheimers, what a combo...the poor soul

TALLguyinKY · 07-25-2003, 04:48 AM

OMG, then where did they get that false info?!

Leigh Ann · 07-25-2003, 11:00 AM

Thank you for posting that. It is a very sad story. I will miss Dorothy Van.

Oh, and BTW,

to the boards!

bb25 · 07-26-2003, 02:00 AM

I actually watched another Dorothy Van written episode today and she really was an excellent writer. I find the shows she wrote to be more enjoyable and funnier than those written by the other writers...

ConservativeBalla · 08-19-2003, 02:10 PM

Was this the character who played "Aunt Effie", or "Naomi Harper"? 'Cuz I remember reading topics on some woman who played Aunt Effie that had committed suicide. If so, like "TallGuyinKY" said, where'd the false info come from?

Penny Lane · 08-19-2003, 07:08 PM

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Originally posted by ConservativeBaller
Was this the character who played "Aunt Effie", or "Naomi Harper"? 'Cuz I remember reading topics on some woman who played Aunt Effie that had committed suicide. If so, like "TallGuyinKY" said, where'd the false info come from?

Aunt Effie. I also read the suicide story on IMDB.com Said she had cancer. Hope they correct this! Usually they are a very reliable source!

Penny Lane · 08-19-2003, 07:23 PM

They have corrected the info!

Click on Actress Dorothy Van(I)

http://www.imdb.com/Name?Van,+Dorothy+

ConservativeBalla · 08-20-2003, 05:50 PM

Thanks. Once again, who was it that first released the false info about her committing suicide?

Penny Lane · 08-20-2003, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ConservativeBaller
Thanks. Once again, who was it that first released the false info about her committing suicide?

I was the one who posted this story here after reading it on IMDB. Sorry!

But please don't blame me! It's IMDB who had the false info!

ConservativeBalla · 08-21-2003, 03:44 PM

Okay, no prob.

tlc38tlc38 · 02-28-2016, 02:28 PM

Oh wow....all these years and I thought the rumor was true. I'm just now finding this thread.

Aunt Effie was always one of my favorite characters. I wish she'd been in more episodes.

Bonniegirl · 02-28-2016, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by tlc38tlc38

Oh wow....all these years and I thought the rumor was true. I'm just now finding this thread.

Aunt Effie was always one of my favorite characters. I wish she'd been in more episodes.

I liked Aunt Effie too!!!

'80sSitcoms · 02-29-2016, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by tlc38tlc38

Aunt Effie was always one of my favorite characters. I wish she'd been in more episodes.

I wish they had included Aunt Effie in the opening credits in the episodes she was in, with a picture of Aunt Effie somewhere in the living room with the credit "guest star Dorothy Van as Aunt Effie". I would have loved this since they included relatives' "guest star" pictures in the living room in seasons 1 and 2 when they would drop by. I know her appearances were sparse enough to not even consider this, but I wish they had done that; I always loved those unique opening titles with the brilliant idea to credit the cast with framed photos in Mama's living room.

07-24-2003, 05:51 PM	#1
Wizzy Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jul 24, 2003 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 46	Dorothy Van died last year 2002 -- and NOT a suicide !! Dorothy Van, beloved wife of mama's family producer/writer Jim Evering just passed away LAST YEAR - in 2002 ! IMDB.com has a FALSE claim that she died of suicide in 1996. She died at her LA home surrounded by family & nurses last year- - check LA Times obits if you need - but please stop perpetuating the rumor that she was suicide. Dorothy Van succumbed to the ravages of Parkinsons & Alzheimers and was too weak at the end to make ANY decision about her life - or death. She was a brave soul -- and a creative presence for the Mama's Family show. She co-wrote many eps with her husband. She lives on through her wit & talent. Thanks for remembering -- but know the truth. A family friend

08-19-2003, 02:10 PM	#7
ConservativeBalla R.I.P., Mr. Reagan. Senior Member Join Date: Jun 14, 2003 Location: 704 Hauser Street, Queens, New York; having an eating contest with Meathead eating Edith's beef stew. Posts: 1,822	Was this the character who played "Aunt Effie", or "Naomi Harper"? 'Cuz I remember reading topics on some woman who played Aunt Effie that had committed suicide. If so, like "TallGuyinKY" said, where'd the false info come from?
	__________________ Big Daddy: ...now you promise me you won't fret none. Dorothy: Well, I would, but I'm not exactly sure what "fret none" is.

02-28-2016, 02:28 PM	#13
tlc38tlc38 Every day’s a Dolly day! Forum Star Join Date: May 02, 2008 Location: I’m just travelin’ thru Posts: 19,257	Oh wow....all these years and I thought the rumor was true. I'm just now finding this thread. Aunt Effie was always one of my favorite characters. I wish she'd been in more episodes.
	__________________ Give generously to them and do so without a grudging heart; then because of this the LORD your God will bless you in all your work and in everything you put your hand to. Deuteronomy 15:10 In loving memory of my best friend, my Mama.

07-25-2003, 01:08 AM	#2
Sterling Holobyte Harper House Senior Member Join Date: Nov 07, 2002 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 2,896	Thanks for setting the record straight, Wizzy. Either way, it's still a sad story.

07-25-2003, 01:09 AM	#3
bb25 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 22, 2002 Posts: 784	Thank you for posting the truth! I did think that suicide thing was a little far-fetched...I also found out that she was also story editor for Mama's Family, not to mention writer, and also for Silver Spoons as well...what a talented lady! Parkinsons & Alzheimers, what a combo...the poor soul

07-25-2003, 04:48 AM	#4
TALLguyinKY Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 18, 2002 Posts: 1,439	OMG, then where did they get that false info?!

07-25-2003, 11:00 AM	#5
Leigh Ann Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 15, 2002 Posts: 2,189	Thank you for posting that. It is a very sad story. I will miss Dorothy Van. Oh, and BTW, to the boards!

07-26-2003, 02:00 AM	#6
bb25 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 22, 2002 Posts: 784	I actually watched another Dorothy Van written episode today and she really was an excellent writer. I find the shows she wrote to be more enjoyable and funnier than those written by the other writers...

08-19-2003, 07:23 PM	#9
Penny Lane Butter Pie Forum Icon Join Date: Jul 03, 2001 Location: Beneath the blue suburban skies Posts: 51,134	They have corrected the info! Click on Actress Dorothy Van(I) http://www.imdb.com/Name?Van,+Dorothy+

08-20-2003, 05:50 PM	#10
ConservativeBalla R.I.P., Mr. Reagan. Senior Member Join Date: Jun 14, 2003 Location: 704 Hauser Street, Queens, New York; having an eating contest with Meathead eating Edith's beef stew. Posts: 1,822	Thanks. Once again, who was it that first released the false info about her committing suicide?

08-21-2003, 03:44 PM	#12
ConservativeBalla R.I.P., Mr. Reagan. Senior Member Join Date: Jun 14, 2003 Location: 704 Hauser Street, Queens, New York; having an eating contest with Meathead eating Edith's beef stew. Posts: 1,822	Okay, no prob.