Obituaries for 2017

[Restored]

I make you look a little sideways at the whole Harry Potter crowd. That's a target rich environment.

[jmyrlefuller]

It didn't help Erin Moran that "Ritchie" went on to become on of Hollywood's top director's and the Fonz also continued for awhile on the Big Screen. 

I'm sure that didn't help her self-assessment with a half empty bottle of Jack next to her.

I think there's a real possibility that it might have just been a mental disorder, possibly made worse by menopause, and again if she was resorting to illicit drugs it would have obviously made it even worse.

[truth_seeker]

Thank you for the link.  I did hear about Paul Petersen's support and advocacy group for former child actors, and I understand the group does good work. It's just too bad they couldn't save Erin Moran.  But all the resources and support in the world can't save a person if he or she doesn't want to be saved.

The grip of addiction is very powerful. Many times an addict will profess they want help, but will nonetheless fail over and over to follow through when help is given.

Recovery resources are bountiful. They have been made to be highly profitable, by Obamacare.

But the olde fashioned way might work best, because it is NOT sugar coated.

http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/adult-rehabilitation

But if your loved one insists on only the Cadillac treatment, get your Obamacare substance treatment here

http://obamacarefacts.com/questions/does-obamacare-cover-drug-and-alcohol-treatment/

[mystery-ak]

http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2017/04/24/erin-morans-final-days-fellow-former-child-stars-were-trying-to-help.html
Erin Moran 'likely died' of complications of stage 4 cancer, autopsy reveals

[Wingnut]

http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2017/04/24/erin-morans-final-days-fellow-former-child-stars-were-trying-to-help.html
Erin Moran 'likely died' of complications of stage 4 cancer, autopsy reveals

Well, that certainly would explain a few things.

[musiclady]

Well, that certainly would explain a few things.

Certainly does, doesn't it? 

[Right_in_Virginia]

Happy Days Star Erin Moran Died of Stage 4 Cancer, Authorities Reveal
People, Apr 24, 2017

According to a statement released by the Harrison County Coroner’s office on Monday obtained by WDRB News, a subsequent autopsy revealed that Moran “likely succumbed to complications of stage 4 cancer.”

“On Saturday the 22nd day of April, 2017, Erin Marie Moran-Fleischmann passed away at her residence located in New Salisbury Indiana. A joint investigation into Mrs. Moran’s death was conducted by the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department and the Harrison County Coroner’s Office,” reads the statement. “A subsequent autopsy revealed that Mrs. Moran likely succumbed to complications of stage 4 cancer.”

“Standard toxicology tests were performed and the results are pending however no illegal narcotics were found at the residence,” adds the statement.

http://people.com/tv/happy-days-star-erin-moran-died-stage-4-cancer/

[jmyrlefuller]

Well, that certainly would explain a few things.

Indeed. Still tragic, but thankfully for everyone no fault was at play. (And yes, I was wrong about the heroin part.)

[libertybele]

http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2017/04/24/erin-morans-final-days-fellow-former-child-stars-were-trying-to-help.html
Erin Moran 'likely died' of complications of stage 4 cancer, autopsy reveals

Very sad ... perhaps she didn't have the money to get treatment??

[Cyber Liberty]

http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2017/04/24/erin-morans-final-days-fellow-former-child-stars-were-trying-to-help.html
Erin Moran 'likely died' of complications of stage 4 cancer, autopsy reveals

The memory of Erin is owed an apology by all the drug warriors on this thread who accused her, and everybody else who treats pain with Opiods, an apology. 

I don't expect one, either.

[Millee]

She probably couldn't afford OcommieCare. 

RIP, Erin.

[truth_seeker]

The memory of Erin is owed an apology by all the drug warriors on this thread who accused her, and everybody else who treats pain with Opiods, an apology. 

I don't expect one, either.

The discussion about opioids and abuse thereof, arose from the suggestion she was a druggie, and overdosed.

There are people with legitimate pain, which modern medicine treats with medications.

And there are drug addicts and abusers, that give the drugs a bad reputation. 

[EasyAce]

Very sad ... perhaps she didn't have the money to get treatment??

Or, she may have spent what money she did have for it. She and other Happy Days stars reached
a settlement with CBS (which owns Happy Days for syndication and DVD) that paid her and
the others involved a $65,000 lump sum and forced CBS to honour merchandising royalties to them,
which probably helped her huge financially but you can expect the cancer drained even those
resources.

[Cyber Liberty]

The discussion about opioids and abuse thereof, arose from the suggestion she was a druggie, and overdosed.

There are people with legitimate pain, which modern medicine treats with medications.

And there are drug addicts and abusers, that give the drugs a bad reputation.

 

[Weird Tolkienish Figure]

Sad that she was slandered as a druggie, when it was cancer. Way to piss on someone's grave.

[EasyAce]

The discussion about opioids and abuse thereof, arose from the suggestion she was a druggie, and overdosed.

There are people with legitimate pain, which modern medicine treats with medications.

And there are drug addicts and abusers, that give the drugs a bad reputation.

It's also wise to observe that merely because many if not most druggies would like an end to the ridiculous War on Drugs, it
doesn't follow that many if not most who would like an end to the ridiculous War on Drugs are druggies.

[Cripplecreek]

Sad that she was slandered as a druggie, when it was cancer. Way to piss on someone's grave.

Yeah I saw that as well.

She did have a history of drug issues but there was no indication that her death had anything to do with them.

[Restored]

"likely died of complications" is awfully vague. I guess the point is that she is dead.

[sneakypete]

Thank you for the link.  I did hear about Paul Petersen's support and advocacy group for former child actors, and I understand the group does good work. It's just too bad they couldn't save Erin Moran.  But all the resources and support in the world can't save a person if he or she doesn't want to be saved.

@Applewood

All the saving in the world isn't going to help anybody with Stage 4 cancer.

[sneakypete]

It didn't help Erin Moran that "Ritchie" went on to become on of Hollywood's top director's and the Fonz also continued for awhile on the Big Screen. 

I'm sure that didn't help her self-assessment with a half empty bottle of Jack next to her.

@DCPatriot

You may be right,but I have never understood how or why anyone would establish their own sense of self-worth based on the accomplishments or successes of others.

I never really gave a damn what others were saying,thinking,or doing,unless they were saying,doing,and thinking it about me in  a way that might cause me harm.

I am my own person with my life to live,and so is everyone else. I would rather focus on what *I* want to accomplish than waste any of my time being jealous or resentful of what others do.

If you do good in life,"Good for you!". If you don't do well according to your own dreams and standards and this makes you unhappy,you have my sympathy.

Meanwhile,I have my own train to run.

[sneakypete]

Very sad ... perhaps she didn't have the money to get treatment??

@libertybele

All the money in the world is of no help when you have Stage 4 cancer.

[sneakypete]

The memory of Erin is owed an apology by all the drug warriors on this thread who accused her, and everybody else who treats pain with Opiods, an apology. 

I don't expect one, either.

@Cyber Liberty 

[sneakypete]

It's also wise to observe that merely because many if not most druggies would like an end to the ridiculous War on Drugs, it
doesn't follow that many if not most who would like an end to the ridiculous War on Drugs are druggies.

@EasyAce

Some people,like me,are just "live and let live" types. I may not personally approve of what someone else does,but as long as they aren't doing it to me it's really none of my damn business.

[Restored]

The memory of Erin is owed an apology by all the drug warriors on this thread who accused her, and everybody else who treats pain with Opiods, an apology. 

I don't expect one, either.

Note, it doesn't say how she died so an overdose is possible. It sure beats dying of Stage 4 Cancer in my book and could be justified.

[Mod2]

Separate Erin Moran thread merged into this one.