John Ritter is NOT DEAD---Publicity Stunt - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Big3sCompanyFan · 09-24-2003, 02:29 AM

Did any of you guys see the AOL Ritter message boards soon after he died and someone came on their claiming that Ritter was NOT DEAD and it was just a publicity stunt.

Obvioulsy, I don't believe this since John would never abandaon the daughter and family and show he loved so much.

You know, some people have said the same thing about Bruce Lee and Elvis' death----that they staged their deaths and went into hiding. In fact, there is a tribe in Fiji who still believes Bruce Lee is alive and they wait for his return. Of course, I read that in the 1980s so they probably lost hope by now since Bruce Lee would be over 60 even if he were alive.

Just hypothetically if John did ever try anything like this IT WOULD TOTALLY backfire since people would be so upset he faked his own death they would not only hate his show but they would hate him for putting his fans through this.

But it is interesting to wonder-----Do you think any major star of Ritter's caliber could get away with staging their own death? I think it would be next to impossible because they would have to get all their family and friends to join in on the conspiracy and in this case they would have to get all the hospital workers to join in as well as well as people like best friend Henry Wrinkler, etc.

It seems impossible but I'd appreciate all of you to give your feedback.

Burley_Furley · 09-24-2003, 03:05 AM

You said that someone posted that message soon after he died. That person was probably as shocked as anyone else, and didn't believe it was true at the time.
I awhile ago I recall some one called into a news station saying that some celebrity had died, and before anyone knew it, it was all over the news. It was a hoax, and that person didn't really die. I cant remember who it was now, if anyone else here knows about that, help me remember. Its bugging me now.
Anyway that person may have thought that it was a situation like that. That crossed my mind when I first heard about Johns death. This cant be real, its a joke or something.

Zack Tripper · 09-29-2003, 11:04 AM

Where do people come up with this shizit??? That was like the rumor that Elvis is the manager of a Burger King in Kalamazoo! That is so sick! John was an awesome actor, let him rest in PEACE!!!

Janice Johnson · 10-02-2003, 09:08 AM

Remember Tupac? People say that he is just hiding underground and that he faked his own death. Maybe John did the same thing? It is a possibility. But, some people SWEAR TO GOSH that Tupac is dead.

LILFACE23 · 10-02-2003, 06:30 PM

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Originally posted by Janice Johnson
Remember Tupac? People say that he is just hiding underground and that he faked his own death. Maybe John did the same thing? It is a possibility. But, some people SWEAR TO GOSH that Tupac is dead.

No way would John do that to his family and friends or fans for that matter. What a thing to say. I would have more dignity than that. He's a stand up guy and would have no reason to do such a thing.

LILFACE23 · 10-02-2003, 06:31 PM

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Originally posted by LILFACE23
No way would John do that to his family and friends or fans for that matter. What a thing to say. I would have more dignity than that. He's a stand up guy and would have no reason to do such a thing.

Sorry, where i wrote "I would have more dignity than that" I meant " I know HE would have more dignity than that".

WeMissTripper · 10-02-2003, 10:13 PM

Unlike Elvis, John could have given up acting and not have been continually hounded like Elvis, thats why that story persists. Give me a break, the man is dead, except in his fans hearts. Anyone who posts that garbage is trying to get attention.

LILFACE23 · 10-02-2003, 11:41 PM

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Originally posted by WeMissTripper
Unlike Elvis, John could have given up acting and not have been continually hounded like Elvis, thats why that story persists. Give me a break, the man is dead, except in his fans hearts. Anyone who posts that garbage is trying to get attention.

I agree!!!

09-24-2003, 02:29 AM	#1
Big3sCompanyFan Member Senior Member Join Date: Sep 16, 2003 Posts: 2,493	John Ritter is NOT DEAD---Publicity Stunt Did any of you guys see the AOL Ritter message boards soon after he died and someone came on their claiming that Ritter was NOT DEAD and it was just a publicity stunt. Obvioulsy, I don't believe this since John would never abandaon the daughter and family and show he loved so much. You know, some people have said the same thing about Bruce Lee and Elvis' death----that they staged their deaths and went into hiding. In fact, there is a tribe in Fiji who still believes Bruce Lee is alive and they wait for his return. Of course, I read that in the 1980s so they probably lost hope by now since Bruce Lee would be over 60 even if he were alive. Just hypothetically if John did ever try anything like this IT WOULD TOTALLY backfire since people would be so upset he faked his own death they would not only hate his show but they would hate him for putting his fans through this. But it is interesting to wonder-----Do you think any major star of Ritter's caliber could get away with staging their own death? I think it would be next to impossible because they would have to get all their family and friends to join in on the conspiracy and in this case they would have to get all the hospital workers to join in as well as well as people like best friend Henry Wrinkler, etc. It seems impossible but I'd appreciate all of you to give your feedback.

09-29-2003, 11:04 AM	#3
Zack Tripper Lover of TV women Occasional Poster Join Date: Sep 19, 2003 Location: Coldwater, MI, USA Posts: 43	That is so sick!!! Where do people come up with this shizit??? That was like the rumor that Elvis is the manager of a Burger King in Kalamazoo! That is so sick! John was an awesome actor, let him rest in PEACE!!!
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10-02-2003, 09:08 AM	#4
Janice Johnson Commercial Lover Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 30, 2003 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 4,738	Hmmm Tupac........... Remember Tupac? People say that he is just hiding underground and that he faked his own death. Maybe John did the same thing? It is a possibility. But, some people SWEAR TO GOSH that Tupac is dead.

09-24-2003, 03:05 AM	#2
Burley_Furley TC Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 18, 2003 Location: Seattle Posts: 325	You said that someone posted that message soon after he died. That person was probably as shocked as anyone else, and didn't believe it was true at the time. I awhile ago I recall some one called into a news station saying that some celebrity had died, and before anyone knew it, it was all over the news. It was a hoax, and that person didn't really die. I cant remember who it was now, if anyone else here knows about that, help me remember. Its bugging me now. Anyway that person may have thought that it was a situation like that. That crossed my mind when I first heard about Johns death. This cant be real, its a joke or something.

10-02-2003, 10:13 PM	#7
WeMissTripper Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 13, 2003 Posts: 123	Unlike Elvis, John could have given up acting and not have been continually hounded like Elvis, thats why that story persists. Give me a break, the man is dead, except in his fans hearts. Anyone who posts that garbage is trying to get attention.