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Brotherman

Friday, September 12, 2003 - 10:05 am EditMoveDeleteIP
-- TRIVIA ALERT --

Does anybody remember the title of the movie where John Ritter gets stuck inside of a wacky television world? He even dresses up like Prince at one point!!! It is quite funny and very underrated. He was a great comic actor and physical comedian.

Bohawkins

Friday, September 12, 2003 - 10:06 am EditMoveDeleteIP
When was the last time he took Viagra? Lots of men in their late 40's and early 50's are dropping over dead without a history of illness (sure they all have some hidden problem that actually kills them, like an aorta blowing up), but no one is reporting whether they have taken Viagra in the past 24 hours.

Who else? Blues Harmonica player Maddog Weaver died at 53, two weeks ago. Sure he was only famous on the Blues bars' circuit, but the circumstance was uncannily similar. No history of medical problems. Same deal, a hidden heart problem.

The President of Republic Insurance over there in Dallas, Texas died while watching a football game on his couch this past Saturday. He was 48. Again, no history of any ailments. Same story, an undiagnosed heart problem although having gotten a complete medical checkup a few weeks ago.

Look, everyone has to die of something and generally, well, actually always, it involves the heart stopping. Something specific must be triggering these sudden deaths. You can't tell me that successful guys this age aren't doing Viagra. I would like to when was the last time they took it, and if they had it in their system at the time of the unexpected heart stoppage. Enquiring minds want to know.

Buggles

Friday, September 12, 2003 - 10:08 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I just learned (if it's correct) that today is his wife's birthday She's so young to be a widow (just turning 40). What strange and terrible timing, what with their birthdays and wedding anniversary. Extra prayers seem to be warranted.

Tashakinz

Friday, September 12, 2003 - 10:09 am EditMoveDeleteIP
the name of the movie was "Stay Tuned"

Kaili

Friday, September 12, 2003 - 10:10 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Brotherman...."Stay Tuned"?

Is that TV series he's in supposed to still be on- I can't remember what it's called and I think it was just going to premier this year.

Kalekona

Friday, September 12, 2003 - 10:11 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Bohawkins - I'm really sorry but i find your question so distasteful i can't even believe you asked it.

The man just died, to even imply it was because he was taking a viagra is insulting to his memory at this time. And it's none of our business...

I have heard it was likely a congenital defect, and that even high blood pressure could cause it. But no where has anyone suggested viagra...

how disrespectful...

Kalekona

Friday, September 12, 2003 - 10:12 am EditMoveDeleteIP
they have also said that yesterday was his daughter Stellas birthday..

September is an active month in that family..

Prisonerno6

Friday, September 12, 2003 - 10:16 am EditMoveDeleteIP
"Bohawkins - I'm really sorry but i find your question so distasteful i can't even believe you asked it."

*applause*

Ezgoing

Friday, September 12, 2003 - 10:18 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Ali2, thank you for sharing that lovely post. From all accounts, John Ritter was that rare commodity in Hollywood and entertainment circles, a truly 'nice guy'. He brought laughter to many people for so long, and I hope his loved ones will derive some comfort in knowing that the rest of the world thought highly of him, too. There was a certain accessibility he offered, like he didn't take himself too seriously and encouraged us to do the same. The folks who worked with him over the years say that every set he was on immediately lightened and became fun--he was a favorite with no detractors, again--quite unusual in that particular career field. Many stories of his genuine love of his family attest to how he seemed to keep his priorities straight in an environment not prone to foster that view.

Thanks for the laughs, John! Now you'll have an audience of angels in stitches with your wonderful sense of humor!
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Johnny Cash. A humble man, vulnerable, sharing the scars and joys of his life's journey with us all in the legacy of songs he wrote and sang. The music world, across many genres, is forever impacted by his individual style and talent. Now he rejoins his beloved June--the circle is unbroken after all.

Gidget

Friday, September 12, 2003 - 10:29 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I vowed to stay off the BB thread but I have to come to Bo's defense. I think he/she was trying to tie several middle aged deaths to Viagra. I have not heard of such a thing but if it is true let's get the word out before anyone else dies.

Any doctors out there with an opinion. I'm not talking to the doctor I know at the moment so I can't help.

The whole inability to not diagnose the problem that caused John Ritter's death is scary. I have a heart condition and I was thoroughly checked out last year and have been smuggly enjoying my "clean" record. Not feeling so smug right now.

Ezgoing

Friday, September 12, 2003 - 10:34 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I thought others might appreciate reading about these two talented men. Here are links (hopefully I did it correctly!) which offer biographical information as well as personal tidbits.

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000615/
(Link to IMDb's entry on John Ritter)

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0143602/
(Link to IMDb's entry on Johnny Cash)

Bohawkins

Friday, September 12, 2003 - 10:35 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Kalekona... if in fact there is a pattern in these untimely deaths which links to Viagra then some how, some way, attention needs to focus on it. There really are no other visible forums except in discussions after famous people die. If any lives are saved by posing this probable cause then such a revelation would serve as a tribute to the men who died and their deaths would not be in vain, because their tragic passings would have served as an alarm which would prevent countless other deaths.

If would be a greater tragedy if it turns out Viagra is indeed an insidious silent killer and everyone had been just too polite to bring up the likelihood (or had been shouted down when they tried). How many more men of this profile would have to die before it would be socially acceptable to mention the possibility?

Gina8642

Friday, September 12, 2003 - 10:44 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Gosh - I hadn't even looked at the news today bofore coming here. I thought (hoped) the thread title was some kind of joke. Very sad. He was really, really great!

Reader234

Friday, September 12, 2003 - 10:46 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I want to thank Ali for posting such a rare, sweet, personal story - it was beautiful... I agree EZ I loved hearing John open up about his personal life, he oftened shared small snippets of his love for his father.. he never seemed like a tragic comedianne, just one who loved to make others laugh. Also, maybe someone else remembers about the part he played on the Waltons, I dont think he viewed that as a stretch in acting... Thanks also for posting Suzzanne and Henry's views. I too am always afraid of what the media will chose to sensationalize...

The doctor they interviewed in Chicago felt that this is an undetected tear of the aerota, and it floods the body instantly.. and yes it is undetected. Apparently if there is a slow leak, they can detect it in a special scan, but the scan has to be looking for this specifically, it is extremely rare, so I cant imagine why anyone would try and link John's condition with viagra? That seems sensational... and tmi for me...

Bbfanatic

Friday, September 12, 2003 - 11:37 am EditMoveDeleteIP
henry winkler also said that John was to take his daughter to her first day of school today. that he was excited about it.

Kalekona

Friday, September 12, 2003 - 12:17 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Bohawkins- the concern I understand the timing is wrong and there has been nothing to suggest it had anything to do with viagra.
We already know viagra should not be used by men with heart problems, if it is shown that it can cause this type of injury it is important. But it is NOT important at this moment today when we should be honoring him not speculating on his sex life. Your leap has no logic and nothing based in fact. Why not say his death might have been caused by the smog in LA, or the car that he drives.. there just is no information to jump to a viagra conclusion.
This type of death is not rare and is common in men aged 40-65 (i think it's 65 maybe 70)

(maybe if it was Rafel Palmerio I'd understand the question since we know about his use of viagra)

Puttergirl

Friday, September 12, 2003 - 12:53 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I'm sorry to respectfully disagree with you, Kalekona, but right after a tragic, unexpected death like this is the best time to question what caused it. If we as consumers don't, nobody will. The pharmeceutical companies sure won't. I thing it was with only best intentions that Bohawkins wrote his post.

There may be no evidence of a tie to Viagra, but nobody would look for a link until someone suggests it. I'm sure that if it ever were linked to Viagra, the next person who didn't lose a loved one because of someone having questioned the safety of a certain drug, will be very grateful!!!

Julieboo

Friday, September 12, 2003 - 01:46 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I'm with Kalekona. Why do we need to bring up Viagra right now? We have no idea if he used it, and chances are probably against him having used it. It is weird for anyone to even bring it up. Please slowly reread Kale's 12:29 post (two before this one.)

Kalekona

Friday, September 12, 2003 - 02:21 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Puttergirl - if it was public knowledge that he took viagra then maybe i'd agree but there is nothing that says he did so to even add that to the equation at this time is insulting and disrespectful to his family and his memory.

If you have doubts about viagra DON'T use it but don't bring it into this.. it's out of line. period.

It is none of our business.. leave it to his family.

Saggkl

Friday, September 12, 2003 - 02:46 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Are you a Monitor now Kalekona?

Kalekona

Friday, September 12, 2003 - 02:51 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
no i'm a compassionate human being who thinks this kind of talk is out of line.. I am also allowed to voice that opinion. If you want to speculate on factless gossip/ or infact start that gossip take it to Yahoo where the boards are less respectable.

The man is dead, he has a family and this type of speculation is insulting.
And it looks like the majority here agree.

Tishala

Friday, September 12, 2003 - 02:52 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I am really sorry about Mr. Cash dying. I am no great fan of country music, but I thought Mr. Cash was the coolest guy (and I think his duughter Roseanne Cash is pretty great herself). I'm happy that he'll get to heaven to see his wife, the wonderful June Carter Cash, so soon. Only the two of them can make a heavenly ring of fire.

Mystery

Friday, September 12, 2003 - 02:53 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
"take it to Yahoo" is veering into a "moderator" tone in my opinion.

Lexie_Girl

Friday, September 12, 2003 - 02:54 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
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Twiggyish

Friday, September 12, 2003 - 02:55 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Friends of mine today (they are nurses) said it sounded like an aortic aneurysm..which can kill instantly.

In any event, I am so sorry this happened. He was one of my favorite actors. I remember him in The Waltons. I do think it was before his role in Three's Company.