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Archive through September 12, 2003
Ric_Munoz | Friday, September 12, 2003 - 07:47 am     If he died that suddenly, at least he likely suffered very little. Most people I know (me included) when asked their preferred method of death, usually answer, "quickly and painlessly." I hope that was the case for Ritter. Very sad. He was the ONLY reason I ever watched Three's Company--such a cutie pie back then. |
Tmleafs4life | Friday, September 12, 2003 - 07:51 am     I was raised on Three's Company re-runs in the 80's, and continue to this day to watch 8 Simple Rules. In simplest terms that can't do justice, he was a great entertainer in every aspect. He performed with dignity and respect for his audience. He will be missed. My prayers go out to his family and his extended family in those he worked with. |
Laura11103 | Friday, September 12, 2003 - 07:57 am     I'm devestated over John Ritter's death. I loved him, Skin Deep was one of my favorite movies, but he'll always be Jack to me *sniff*. |
Buggles | Friday, September 12, 2003 - 08:07 am     I'm very sad too. Three's Company is my all-time favorite sitcom... because of John Ritter. He has given me so many aching belly laughs over the years. Seemed like such a nice person too. God bless him & his family. |
Max | Friday, September 12, 2003 - 08:11 am      |
Reader234 | Friday, September 12, 2003 - 08:21 am     Oh, I did combine 2 songs! I heard Will the Circle be Unbroken this am (by Johnny Cash)I believe it is an old Spiritual, recorded by many. On the View they showed a clip of Johnny Cash saying he was going to Heaven, he'd already been in Hell... Will The Circle Be Unbroken Lyrics: I was standing by my window, On one cold and cloudy day When I saw that hearse come rolling For to carry my mother away Will the circle be unbroken By and by, lord, by and by There’s a better home a-waiting In the sky, lord, in the sky I said to that undertaker Undertaker please drive slow For this lady you are carrying Lord, I hate to see here go Will the circle be unbroken By and by, lord, by and by There’s a better home a-waiting In the sky, lord, in the sky Oh, I followed close behind her Tried to hold up and be brave But I could not hide my sorrow When they laid her in the grave Will the circle be unbroken By and by, lord, by and by There’s a better home a-waiting In the sky, lord, in the sky I went back home, my home was lonesome Missed my mother, she was gone All of my brothers, sisters crying What a home so sad and lone Will the circle be unbroken By and by, lord, by and by There’s a better home a-waiting In the sky, lord, in the sky We sang the songs of childhood Hymns of faith that made us strong Ones that mother maybelle taught us Hear the angels sing along Will the circle be unbroken By and by, lord, by and by There’s a better home a-waiting In the sky, lord, in the sky Will the circle be unbroken By and by, lord, by and by There’s a better home a-waiting In the sky, lord, in the sky |
Ali2 | Friday, September 12, 2003 - 08:22 am     Almost 4 years ago to the day, my father performed the marriage ceremony for John Ritter and his beautiful wife, Amy Yasbeck. What a charming couple. They have a beautiful daughter, named Stella, who either just turned 5 or will be shortly. John and Amy were married on Sept. 18. Being from a very small town in Ohio, it was quite a shock when they approached my father, who was the mayor at the time, and asked him to perform the ceremony. Apparently, Amy is related to the Murphy family here, and our very old downtown theater was named for her uncle, Charlie Murphy. It was Amy's dream to be married in the Murphy Theater. They were so kind to my parents. As a matter of fact, during rehersal, Amy wanted to see what the ceremony would look like from the audience, so she went out to look, and asked my mom to "play her part". My father went through the ceremony, saying, "This is the part where I say that you can kiss the bride". At that time, John Ritter dipped my mother and laid a big kiss smack dab on her mouth. She talks about it to this day. Mom and Dad still have pictures of themselves with the Ritters around the house, and they still to this day receive Christmas cards and occasionally phone calls from Amy. My mother called me this morning at 7:12 to tell me that her "Johnny" died. She's devastated. But even more so for poor Amy and Stella. My heart goes out to the family. |
Realbiz | Friday, September 12, 2003 - 08:34 am     Very saddened by the news, life is so precious! |
Emdanzma | Friday, September 12, 2003 - 08:48 am     I am in shock! How sad. Can't say that I know much about Johnny Cash and his music, but I loved John Ritter's work. I feel horrible for their friends and families. |
Charvie | Friday, September 12, 2003 - 08:58 am     I remember Alison saying isn't he dead, and thinking how she is showing her age. He was too young, he is too young. I am in such shock. I grew up with Ritter. |
Kalekona | Friday, September 12, 2003 - 09:00 am     At work yesterday i had a flash of Johnny Cash dying..(these wierd things happen with me every now and then, i'll think of something and it will happen) but i thought little about it since i knew he was very ill and his death while very sad is not unexpected and should be rejoiced about rather than saddened, he is now with his beloved June.. But John Ritter just floored me.. i too remember the Waltons and Three's Company... and the many tv movies he was in.. he was a television icon.. thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.. He would have been 55 on the 17th. (it was a torn aorta which there is really nothing you can do unless it happens on the operating table and the heart is already exposes.. there just isn't time... ) |
Justboredwbb4 | Friday, September 12, 2003 - 09:11 am     From the first page on this thread They took the picture down and posted a notice of his death. I do believe this was posted before the news of his death because the HG has a conversation about the 3's company show. http://www.bb4bbq.com/archive/2003_09_07_index.html |
Bastable | Friday, September 12, 2003 - 09:12 am     Don't forget that this happened during a taping of his show. I just hope that some soulless crew member doesn't smuggle a copy of the tape out. I do not really want to see a man drop dead on a sitcom set as people scream. No thanks. |
Justboredwbb4 | Friday, September 12, 2003 - 09:18 am     Oh bastable what a thought. If it happens it will be on ogrish. Ewe.....bad thought bad thought |
Sheilaree | Friday, September 12, 2003 - 09:19 am     Good I am glad they took the picture off. I agree with you Bastable |
Max | Friday, September 12, 2003 - 09:21 am     Red Foxx died after collapsing on the set of his show, too. Somewhere, the two of them are making jokes about going out with a bang. |
Cathie | Friday, September 12, 2003 - 09:21 am     Reader234, on the way to work I had the CD in and the song Daddy Sang Bass (Mama Sang Tenor) talks about joining the family circle in the sky, so I even thought this might be the "circle" song you were talking about. Then when I saw your above post about "Will the Circle be Unbroken" of course it clicked then. Lots of rings and circles in Johnny's music! |
Cricket | Friday, September 12, 2003 - 09:23 am     Thank you so much for your lovely post, Ali2. I really enjoyed reading it. I got home from the gym and turned on the TV to a talk show and was walking by with an armload of laundry when I saw them showing an old scene from Three's Company, so I thought John Ritter was a guest host. When they put up 1948-2003, I just sat down and dropped everything in my arms. I'm the same age as him and also grew up and old with him and Suzanne Somers. What a funny, funny guy he was. He was also intelligent. Henry Winkler called into the show and said he had been at rehearsal on the set of 8 Simple Rules yesterday as he was going to be a guest on the show. He said it appeared that John had severe food poisoning and started sweating profusely, whereupon he left the set. He received a phone call to come in later to the set today (Friday) and then another call last night saying John had passed away. This is so very, very sad. They said his aorta burst. So sad they can't detect that, as he was probably in the hospital for a few hours at least. Henry Winkler said his John's daughter's (Stella) birthday was yesterday. She turned 5. What an awful thing for this little girl for her Dad to have died on her birthday. John's birthday would have been Sept. 17th. Then, Suzanne Somers called in and was crying and said she really loved John. That no matter what had happened, she had always loved him. She credits his wife, Amy, for getting them back together. A few years ago she was in a bathroom at some ceremony and Amy introduced herself as John's wife and said it was time they talked, as John was outside. They did talk and consequently had a long phone conversation where they cleared the air and have been friends again since. They were going to do something professionally together in the future. Does anyone remember his wife, Amy Yasbeck, from Wings? She seems like a wonderful, high spirited woman. Everyone who knew them said she and John were hysterical together. Suzanne said she talked to her this morning and Amy said it was 'inconceivable' to her that this happened. I think many of us feel the same way. I know I will be praying for her and all of John's children, as well as for John himself. Sad that Johnny Cash died also. I had a feeling after his wife died in May that he wouldn't be far behind. Maybe he misssed her terribly. May they rest in peace together. |
Sheilaree | Friday, September 12, 2003 - 09:33 am     How many kids does John Ritter have and is this the only marriage that he had which shouldn't matter. I feel bad for everyone including the little girl who lost her daddy on her birthday, He seems like he was a good father. |
Max | Friday, September 12, 2003 - 09:42 am     John Ritter and Amy Yasbeck have one daughter, Stella. He has three other kids from a previous marriage. |
Kalekona | Friday, September 12, 2003 - 09:42 am     second marriage and total of 4 kids. Ritter was married from 1977 to 1996 to Nancy Morgan, the mother of his three oldest children, Jason, Carly and Tyler. He married actress Yasbeck in 1999, the mother of Stella. |
Sheilaree | Friday, September 12, 2003 - 09:47 am     Thanks. |
Ali2 | Friday, September 12, 2003 - 09:49 am     Thanks Cricket. I hoped I wasn't boring anyone. It helps to remember the good about people, and fun times, as a way to celebrate their life as opposed to mourning their death. Amy was also in the movie "The Mask" with Jim Carrey, in which she played the newspaper reporter. She also played the mom in "Problem Child", opposite John. I have a hard time understanding how people who live to make others laugh, die so young. Chris Farley, John Candy, John Ritter, etc., while there are evil people in this world that are harder to kill than cockroaches ... (Saddam, Bin Laden, etc.) It just doesn't seem fair. John, thank you for making me laugh. You will be missed! |
Cricket | Friday, September 12, 2003 - 09:49 am     Sheila, he has 4 children. He was married to his first wife, Nancy, from 1977 until 1996 and they had 3 children. He married Amy Yasbeck in 1999 and they have one daughter, Stella, who was 5 yesterday. One article I read said his son Jason, 23, was at the hospital when he died, along with Amy and Stella. I'm sure he was a very good father. |
Bastable | Friday, September 12, 2003 - 09:56 am     I find it interesting to note that John Ritter's dad was the country singer Tex Ritter, who was a contemporary of Johnny Cash. |
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