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Pamy

Sunday, August 10, 2003 - 11:49 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I was sad to learn that Gregory Hines just died and was thinking he makes more than 3 celebs that have died recently. Usually the 3 are related someway(ie: all have music backgrounds, all were movie actors, etc)
What were the last 3 celebs that have died and what was there connection?(I believe to be part of 'the 3' they have to die within 3 months of each other)
The following have died recently(have I missed any?)can you think of how they are related and which group of 3 they are in?
Gregory Hines
Bob Hope
Barry White
Katherine Hepburn

I was thinking that all of the above are legends in their fields.

Ocean_Islands

Sunday, August 10, 2003 - 12:39 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
"Celebrities die in 3s" is just an old wives tale, no truth to it.

Sweetbabygirl

Sunday, August 10, 2003 - 01:08 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Just read about Gregory Hines, and I am shocked and truly heartbroken....I loved his work.

Weinermr

Sunday, August 10, 2003 - 01:47 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Pamy,

I think you're right. I'm worried that Gregory Hines is the 1st of another group of three. I wonder who's next.

Squaredsc

Sunday, August 10, 2003 - 01:57 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
i was very shocked and saddened to hear about gregory hines on the radio today. and it does seem like it comes in 3's.

Faerygdds

Sunday, August 10, 2003 - 02:00 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Actually Ocean... although the "they die in 3's" thing IS a wives tale... I used to work in a rehab hospital (physical rehab, not drug) and it always held true there as well... whenever we would lose one, we would lose 2 right away and then have a lull... Seemed to be that way in my private life as well.... Lost my husband's uncle, then my Grandpa 1 week later, then my Godfather 3 days after that...

Very wierd coincidence!

Not sure why it happened that way, but it DID always seem to be true. Another wives tale that seemed to hold true was the "the patients are acting crazy -- must be a full moon" thing... whenever it was a full moon... the patients DID seem to be a lot more agitated... It actually became a joke... Patients start acting up... go out and check... Yup -- Full moon.. go figure!

Who knows why it worked out that way, but it did! :)

Weinermr

Sunday, August 10, 2003 - 02:02 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
"Wives tales" are based in reality.

Juju2bigdog

Sunday, August 10, 2003 - 02:23 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Full moon thing is definitely true.

Ocean_Islands

Sunday, August 10, 2003 - 02:29 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Sorry, not buyin' it.

The full moon effect is well documented, however.

Squaredsc

Sunday, August 10, 2003 - 02:33 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
wondering how this turned into a debate...

Weinermr

Sunday, August 10, 2003 - 02:46 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
It's not a debate Square, it's a matter of individual belief.

Egbok

Sunday, August 10, 2003 - 02:51 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Speaking for myself, I believe in "the 3's" and I also believe in the "full moon effect".

I was sorry to hear the news about Gregory Hines. I enjoyed his talented dancing!

Tishala

Sunday, August 10, 2003 - 03:11 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I believe for every drop of rain that falls a flower grows.

Pamy

Sunday, August 10, 2003 - 03:14 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Well, let's use this thread as research for the old wives tale then.

Karuuna

Sunday, August 10, 2003 - 04:18 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I know what it is! iI's synchronicity!

Squaredsc

Sunday, August 10, 2003 - 05:39 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
well the full moon has the opposite effect on me.

weinermr if you are sure. i also believe friday the 13th is lucky for me.

Tishala

Sunday, August 10, 2003 - 05:44 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Karuuna, I really doubt the Police have anything to do with it at all. I bet Sting doesn't eve care one iota.

Bobbie_552001

Sunday, August 10, 2003 - 06:13 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Ok...so can anyone tell me what the difference is between old wives tales and superstitions? I've googled both of them and I'm now more confused than ever.....lol

Weinermr

Sunday, August 10, 2003 - 06:30 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Square, I'm sure for me, not for anyone else.

Hippyt

Sunday, August 10, 2003 - 06:31 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I believe they go in three's too. And,I believe in the full moon happenings.
I was really shocked and sad to hear about Gregory Hines this morning. He was so talented.

Ocean_Islands

Sunday, August 10, 2003 - 06:48 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
This very thread proves they don't 'go in threes'. There are four celebrities listed in the first post.

Weinermr

Sunday, August 10, 2003 - 07:03 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Or it proves the next two haven't been reported yet.
Or it proves nothing.

Pamy

Sunday, August 10, 2003 - 07:05 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Good catch Ocean! LOL I just listed the only names I could remember off the top of my head, but I know there were some other celebs that have died in the last 3-6mo.
Does anyone know the others?
That was the reason for the thread, I was trying to figure out if there were 2 sets of 3 or not.

Pamy

Sunday, August 10, 2003 - 07:23 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
OK, I found the ones I was missing, it looks like there were 3 in June, 3 in July, and would appear that Gregory Hines is the first (of 3?) in August....time will tell......
JUNE
Gregory Peck 6-12
Katherine Hepburn 6-29
Buddy Hackett 6-30

July
Barry White 7-4
Buddy Ebson 7-6
Bob Hope 7-27

August
Gregory Hines 8-9

Weinermr

Sunday, August 10, 2003 - 07:28 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Yea Pamy!!!!!!