The world is a lot less funny today because Leslie Nielsen passed away today in Florida at the age of 84 from pneumonia according to The Hollywood Reporter. The Canadian star began as a serious actor before making the switch to comedy and we all got to laugh along with him in several parody movies including Airplane and the Naked Gun franchise. Even though he will not be any more movies, we can still laugh with him in the ones that he did. So today make some time to watch your favorite Leslie Nielsen movie and remember the comedic genius. And don’t call him Shirley. I will surely miss him and I know I am not alone.
Penthouse founder Bob Guccione passed away today at the age of 79 from cancer according to Houston Chronicle. Bob founded the magazine in England in 1965 before launching it in his native United States in 1969. It was the first one to show full pubic hair in the United States, up until then Playboy only showed glimpses of it because full frontals were considered obscene.
So boys grab a Penthouse, go to the bathroom and honor the magazine he created 45 years ago.
BTW I wonder if Hugh Hefner and Larry Flynt are nervous because deaths come in threes.
Tom Bosley passed away from a staph infection at the age of 83 according to TMZ. He will be best be remembered as Howard Cunningham on Happy Days and the title role in Father Dowling Mysteries. So take a few minutes today to remember one the iconic fathers in television and watch Happy Days to honor him and keep his legacy alive.
Celebs respond on Twitter about the passing of Tom Bosley: Scott Baio on his TV father-on-law: Mr. Tom Bosley will be missed by many. He was a great actor, teacher and man. Neil Patrick Harris: Sad news: Tom Bosley has passed away. Such a wonderful man. We worked together in Cabaret on Broadway. So kind. He will be missed…
Writer/Director Kevin Van Hook: Tom Bosley has died. Great in THE FALLEN ONES. Sat beside me @ premiere. Lights up, he smiled and said, “You did good. That’s a fun movie!” I’ve been privileged to work with many great actors, young & old. The saddest part of being touched by people is watching them go. RIP, TOM.
Barbara Billingsley passed away today at the age of 94 from rheumatoid disease according to Reuters. The actress was best known for her role as June Cleaver in Leave It To Beaver and then for speaking Jive in the movie Airplane. I loved her in both and also for her one of her last acting roles on Roseanne. It is so sad to see a legendary TV mom no longer grace us with her earthly presence, but she will live on thanks to Beaver still playing in syndication somewhere. So take some time today to remember her and watch the classic sitcom that made her a household name. Dig!
Legendary actor Tony Curtis passed away yesterday at age of 85 from a heart attack according to The LA Times. His daughter Jamie Lee Curtis released this statement about her father’s passing, “My father leaves behind a legacy of great performances in movies and in his paintings and assemblages. He leaves behind children and their families who loved him and respected him and a wife and in-laws who were devoted to him. He also leaves behind fans all over the world. He will be greatly missed.” He really will be, so today watch one of the movies like Some Like Hot, The Defiant Ones, Sweet Smell of Success or one of the other 100 films that he that will let his legacy live on forever!
Here are some Tweets about his passing: Jason Alexander: Once met Tony Curtis at a farmer’s market. He was odd and funny and charming. He made a great contribution. RIP, sir. Best to Jamie Lee. Ralph Macchio: Spent few days shooting a film w/Tony Curtis. Some of the greatest stories he shared w/me. Iconic experience. Was my privilege. RIP Nia Vardalos: RIP Tony Curtis – 1st actor we spotted when we moved to LA. He was rockin’ a bolero jacket at Spago. Ah, perfect. Melissa Gilbert: Awww jeez. Just heard about Tony Curtis. He knew and loved my father very much. I loved Tony. I will muss him. My love, thoughts and prayers to his family and friends
