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Re: Obituaries for 2018
« Reply #150 on: February 05, 2018, 06:57:20 pm »
He was a good actor and I always enjoyed his performances. I didn't know he was sick. As for his private life, I didn't think his homosexuality was a secret.  :shrug:

I saw him a few other things, but as Martin Crane, he was exquisite.
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« Reply #151 on: February 05, 2018, 07:02:16 pm »
What a shock!  I was just watching Frasier reruns on Netflix earlier this afternoon.  Mahoney's performance as the irascible beer drinking father having to contend with his pompous, sherry drinking sons was just perfect. 

I read somewhere that contrary to his character in Frasier, Mahoney was very refined.   In fact,  David Hyde Pierce consulted with him about fine wine in preparation for his role as Niles.

Rest in peace, John Mahoney.

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« Reply #152 on: February 05, 2018, 07:18:19 pm »
Great versatile actor. He could play the loveable and funny retiree like in Frazier to characters so evil you wouldn't lose sleep over pushing them out a helicopter.
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« Reply #153 on: February 05, 2018, 07:22:50 pm »
One of my favorite John Mahoney performances outside of Frasier -- Moonstruck:

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« Reply #154 on: February 05, 2018, 08:27:31 pm »
John Mahoney also did well playing Kid Gleason, the manager of the 1919 Chicago White Sox, in Eight Men Out . . .
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« Reply #155 on: February 05, 2018, 09:20:25 pm »
Quote from: Free Vulcan on February 05, 2018, 07:18:19 pm
Great versatile actor. He could play the loveable and funny retiree like in Frazier to characters so evil you wouldn't lose sleep over pushing them out a helicopter.

Agree ...

And this is very sad.  RIP, John and thanks for the memories.
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« Reply #156 on: February 06, 2018, 04:32:00 pm »
Not sure where to put this, but since Dennis Edwards' death was reported here, I thought this might be the place. 

Interesting.  And if true, tragic. 

Temptations singer Dennis Edwards allegedly abused before his death

Chicago police are investigating claims that the wife of Temptations singer Dennis Edwards abused the legendary vocalist in the months before his death.

A protection order request against Brenda Edwards alleging domestic abuse was reportedly filed weeks before Dennis died Feb. 1 at 74 of complications from meningitis.

Brenda allegedly tried to suffocate her husband of nearly two decades by holding his head face down on a bed, according to documents obtained by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

She also reportedly took her husband's hearing aids away from him while he was "bed bound and immobile," according to the protection request, reportedly filed by an investigator with the Healthcare Consortium of Illinois.

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Read more at:

http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music/temptations-singer-dennis-edwards-allegedly-abused-death-article-1.3803117

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Re: Obituaries for 2018
« Reply #157 on: February 06, 2018, 05:07:49 pm »
RIP, Mr. Mahoney. Loved you in Frasier and Moonstruck.
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« Reply #158 on: February 06, 2018, 05:13:32 pm »
Quote from: Free Vulcan on February 05, 2018, 07:18:19 pm
Great versatile actor. He could play the loveable and funny retiree like in Frazier to characters so evil you wouldn't lose sleep over pushing them out a helicopter.

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« Reply #159 on: February 06, 2018, 06:01:49 pm »
Quote from: Applewood on February 06, 2018, 04:32:00 pm
Not sure where to put this, but since Dennis Edwards' death was reported here, I thought this might be the place. 

Interesting.  And if true, tragic. 

Temptations singer Dennis Edwards allegedly abused before his death

Chicago police are investigating claims that the wife of Temptations singer Dennis Edwards abused the legendary vocalist in the months before his death.

A protection order request against Brenda Edwards alleging domestic abuse was reportedly filed weeks before Dennis died Feb. 1 at 74 of complications from meningitis.

Brenda allegedly tried to suffocate her husband of nearly two decades by holding his head face down on a bed, according to documents obtained by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

She also reportedly took her husband's hearing aids away from him while he was "bed bound and immobile," according to the protection request, reportedly filed by an investigator with the Healthcare Consortium of Illinois.

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Read more at:

http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music/temptations-singer-dennis-edwards-allegedly-abused-death-article-1.3803117

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Re: Obituaries for 2018
« Reply #160 on: February 06, 2018, 06:04:26 pm »
Quote from: Applewood on February 06, 2018, 04:32:00 pm
Not sure where to put this, but since Dennis Edwards' death was reported here, I thought this might be the place. 

Interesting.  And if true, tragic. 

Temptations singer Dennis Edwards allegedly abused before his death

Chicago police are investigating claims that the wife of Temptations singer Dennis Edwards abused the legendary vocalist in the months before his death.

A protection order request against Brenda Edwards alleging domestic abuse was reportedly filed weeks before Dennis died Feb. 1 at 74 of complications from meningitis.

Brenda allegedly tried to suffocate her husband of nearly two decades by holding his head face down on a bed, according to documents obtained by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

She also reportedly took her husband's hearing aids away from him while he was "bed bound and immobile," according to the protection request, reportedly filed by an investigator with the Healthcare Consortium of Illinois.

...

Read more at:

http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music/temptations-singer-dennis-edwards-allegedly-abused-death-article-1.3803117

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« Reply #161 on: February 07, 2018, 04:45:09 pm »
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« Reply #162 on: February 07, 2018, 07:01:53 pm »
Lyricist-turned-activist John Perry Barlow dies at 70



Barlow, a songwriting partner with the Grateful Dead's Bob Weir from the 1970s through the early 1990s, is best known as a co-founder of the Electronic Frontier Foundation, which advocated for a free and open Internet, a passion that Barlow carried throughout his last three decades of life. He died in his sleep Tuesday night (while no cause of death was given, he had previously suffered at least one previous heart attack three years prior and was battling numerous illnesses near the end of his life).

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« Reply #163 on: February 08, 2018, 12:42:37 pm »
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Lyricist-turned-activist John Perry Barlow dies at 70



Barlow, a songwriting partner with the Grateful Dead's Bob Weir from the 1970s through the early 1990s, is best known as a co-founder of the Electronic Frontier Foundation, which advocated for a free and open Internet, a passion that Barlow carried throughout his last three decades of life. He died in his sleep Tuesday night (while no cause of death was given, he had previously suffered at least one previous heart attack three years prior and was battling numerous illnesses near the end of his life).

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I didn't know what he did later in life, but I knew a lot of his work, as Bob Weir's main songwriter.
He also had a ranch, and one of the Kennedy kids was sent west out there to get their head straightened out, several years ago.
I can't remember which one now, but it was a Nightline story, if I remember correctly.
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« Reply #164 on: February 09, 2018, 08:49:48 pm »
Actor Reg E. Cathey dies at 59



Cathey had several supporting roles throughout his career on television series such as Homicide: Life on the Street, The Wire, Oz and House of Cards, the last of which netted him an Emmy Award in 2015. Cathey died of lung cancer February 9.

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« Reply #165 on: February 09, 2018, 09:14:52 pm »
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Actor Reg E. Cathey dies at 59



Cathey had several supporting roles throughout his career on television series such as Homicide: Life on the Street, The Wire, Oz and House of Cards, the last of which netted him an Emmy Award in 2015. Cathey died of lung cancer February 9.

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I thought he was amazing in "House of Cards" and "Oz"
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« Reply #166 on: February 09, 2018, 11:12:47 pm »
Reg was great as Freddy.

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« Reply #167 on: February 10, 2018, 02:29:49 pm »
Jóhann Jóhannsson Dies: ‘The Theory Of Everything’ Composer Was 48
by Greg Evans
February 10, 2018 9:17am
http://deadline.com/2018/02/johann-johannsson-dies-obituary-the-theory-of-everything-composer-1202284591/

Composer Jóhann Jóhannsson, Academy Award-nominated and Golden Globe-winning Icelandic composer, musician and producer, died in Berlin yesterday. He was 48, and a cause of death was not immediately known.

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« Reply #168 on: February 11, 2018, 06:01:41 pm »
Genuine Hollywood royalty as sadly passed......

Mark Tenser, President of Crown International Pictures, Dies

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Mark Tenser, president and CEO of Crown International Pictures, died on Jan. 1.

Tenser became Crown’s executive VP in 1969 before he was promoted to president in 1973.  At the production company, he was known for producing low-budget films that appealed to teen audiences in the 1970s and ’80s. Tenser worked alongside his wife, Marilyn Tenser, for four decades. He was still running the company at the time of his death.

His work creating films like “The Pom Pom Girls” (which was produced for less than $1 million, and earned more than four times that amount), “My Tutor,” “Weekend Pass,” and “Tomboy” helped make Crown a powerhouse of the era.

Other producing credits included “Coach” and “The Hearse.” He also led ad campaigns on pictures such as “Malibu Beach,” “The Van,” and “Van Nuys Blvd.”

Tenser was born in New York and grew up in New Jersey before attending school at the University of Miami in Florida. He graduated with a degree in business administration, then moved to California, where he started working in sales with his father. He began at Crown as a distribution manager before moving up to be the executive VP.

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« Reply #169 on: February 12, 2018, 10:21:24 am »
Singer Daryle Singletary has died. The '90s country hitmaker was known for songs like "I Let Her Lie" and "Too Much Fun."
News of Singletary's death started to be spread on social media Monday morning with confirmation coming via SiriusXM's The Highway. The Georgia native was just 46 years at the time of his death. An additional source tells the Boot that Singletary had a blood clot and died at his home.
Singletary played concerts as recently as last weekend in Dadeville, Ala. and at Cowboy's Night Club in Lafayette, La. He also appeared at singer Mel Tillis' public memorial on Jan. 31. No news of Singletary's death has come on his official social media pages and his website appears to be down.
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« Reply #170 on: February 12, 2018, 10:31:34 am »
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« Reply #171 on: February 12, 2018, 10:52:04 am »
More on Vic Damone here:

http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2018/02/12/legendary-singer-vic-damone-dies-at-age-89.html

He was a wonderful singer from the era of the big bands.  My mother had some of his albums.  She might have had a crush on him.  LOL

Rest in peace, Mr. Damone.

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« Reply #172 on: February 12, 2018, 11:04:20 am »
Hearing that Damone died made me immediately think of this one......




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« Reply #173 on: February 12, 2018, 11:50:21 am »
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Singer Daryle Singletary has died. The '90s country hitmaker was known for songs like "I Let Her Lie" and "Too Much Fun."
News of Singletary's death started to be spread on social media Monday morning with confirmation coming via SiriusXM's The Highway. The Georgia native was just 46 years at the time of his death. An additional source tells the Boot that Singletary had a blood clot and died at his home.
Singletary played concerts as recently as last weekend in Dadeville, Ala. and at Cowboy's Night Club in Lafayette, La. He also appeared at singer Mel Tillis' public memorial on Jan. 31. No news of Singletary's death has come on his official social media pages and his website appears to be down.

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« Reply #174 on: February 12, 2018, 01:31:17 pm »
Quote from: verga on February 12, 2018, 10:21:24 am
Singer Daryle Singletary has died. The '90s country hitmaker was known for songs like "I Let Her Lie" and "Too Much Fun."
News of Singletary's death started to be spread on social media Monday morning with confirmation coming via SiriusXM's The Highway. The Georgia native was just 46 years at the time of his death. An additional source tells the Boot that Singletary had a blood clot and died at his home.
Singletary played concerts as recently as last weekend in Dadeville, Ala. and at Cowboy's Night Club in Lafayette, La. He also appeared at singer Mel Tillis' public memorial on Jan. 31. No news of Singletary's death has come on his official social media pages and his website appears to be down.

"Blood clot" is being reported.
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« Reply #175 on: February 13, 2018, 01:16:28 am »
Marty Allen Has Died, Age 95
LAS VEGAS — Marty Allen, the baby-faced, bug-eyed comedian with wild black hair who was a staple of TV variety shows, game shows and talk shows for decades, died Monday night. He was 95.

Allen died in Las Vegas of complications from pneumonia with his wife and performing partner of the last three decades Karon Kate Blackwell by his side, Allen’s spokeswoman Candi Cazau told The Associated press.

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« Reply #176 on: February 13, 2018, 02:15:34 am »
Good Grief!  Almost all of the entertainers I grew up watching on Ed Sullivan are gone.  I remember Allen and his partner, Steve Rossi, performing on Ed Sullivan frequently.  This was back in the day when comedians were actually funny.    Allen didnt really have to say or do anything. Just looking at him could make you laugh.

Rest in peace, Mr. Allen.  Thanks for the laughs.
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« Reply #177 on: February 20, 2018, 07:27:04 am »
Former Little Rascal Lassie Lou Ahern dies at 97



Ahern appeared in Hal Roach's Our Gang shorts for a brief stretch in the mid-1920s, while the series was still composed of silent films. Other than a few brief returns to the screen, first on film during World War II and then in the 1970s on television, Ahern lived most of the rest of her life in obscurity; she remained on the fringes of the entertainment industry, working as a dance instructor for celebrities and (especially during the 1930s) maintaining a stage act with her sister Peggy. Her longevity (and young age at the peak of her career) made her one of the last surviving stars of the silent film era.

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« Reply #178 on: February 20, 2018, 09:54:34 am »
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Former Little Rascal Lassie Lou Ahern dies at 97



Ahern appeared in Hal Roach's Our Gang shorts for a brief stretch in the mid-1920s, while the series was still composed of silent films. Other than a few brief returns to the screen, first on film during World War II and then in the 1970s on television, Ahern lived most of the rest of her life in obscurity; she remained on the fringes of the entertainment industry, working as a dance instructor for celebrities and (especially during the 1930s) maintaining a stage act with her sister Peggy. Her longevity (and young age at the peak of her career) made her one of the last surviving stars of the silent film era.

She died February 15 from the flu.

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« Reply #179 on: February 21, 2018, 08:27:37 am »
Billy Graham, renowned TV evangelist, dead at 99



https://www.cbsnews.com/news/billy-graham-preacher-who-rose-to-prominence-dead-at-99/

Breaking- obituary to follow...
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« Reply #180 on: February 21, 2018, 08:31:56 am »
Methusaleh no longer walks this earth.

Met him a long time ago sitting around a table with him and Josh McDowell. Pretty funny, witty guy.
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« Reply #181 on: February 21, 2018, 08:45:49 am »
Billy was a humble servant of God. Welcome home.

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« Reply #182 on: February 21, 2018, 08:48:28 am »
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Billy Graham, renowned TV evangelist, dead at 99



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« Reply #183 on: February 21, 2018, 09:05:29 am »
R.I.P Reverend Graham. You've given the comforting word of God's love and grace to millions around the world, bringing them hope when they had none. Now it's time for you to rest in God's loving arms.
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« Reply #184 on: February 21, 2018, 09:06:26 am »
I've been watching The Crown on Netflix -- a dramatization of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.   One episode depicted her introduction to Billy Graham.  Turned out that they have had a lasting friendship for many years.  Rev. Graham reached many - from the lowest to the highest.

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« Reply #185 on: February 21, 2018, 09:17:28 am »
Godspeed, Mr. Graham. 
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Re: Obituaries for 2018
« Reply #186 on: February 21, 2018, 09:38:46 am »
Quote from: mountaineer on February 21, 2018, 08:45:49 am
Billy was a humble servant of God. Welcome home.

I'm intrigued, @Free Vulcan . I heard Josh at an apologetics conference a few years ago - great speaker.

It was at Moody Bible where I attended for a couple of years for some post grad work. They came to speak one night and there was a get together afterward. I ended up sitting at a table with them and some others. They must of been pretty good friends because they were playing off each other and it was hilarious.
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Re: Obituaries for 2018
« Reply #187 on: February 21, 2018, 09:41:46 am »
Wow, what a great experience!
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Re: Obituaries for 2018
« Reply #188 on: February 21, 2018, 09:43:43 am »
Rest in Peace Reverend Graham!  You served us all VERY well!
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Re: Obituaries for 2018
« Reply #189 on: February 21, 2018, 09:43:52 am »
Quote from: Freya on February 21, 2018, 08:27:37 am
Billy Graham, renowned TV evangelist, dead at 99



https://www.cbsnews.com/news/billy-graham-preacher-who-rose-to-prominence-dead-at-99/

Breaking- obituary to follow...

Attended a BG crusade as a kid at the Oakland Coliseum, it was a packed house.

Wonder if it would be packed today.
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Re: Obituaries for 2018
« Reply #190 on: February 21, 2018, 09:47:52 am »
Son Franklin Graham's facebook message:
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My father Billy Graham was once asked, “Where is Heaven?” He replied, “Heaven is where Jesus is and I am going to Him soon!” This morning, at the age of 99, he departed this world into eternal life in Heaven, prepared by the Lord Jesus Christ—the Savior of the world—whom he proclaimed for nearly 80 years. He will be missed by our family, his colleagues, faithful ministry partners, and, yes, many around the world. But what joy he has to be welcomed by God the Father, and be reunited with my mother in the presence of Jesus who speaks peace to eternal souls.

What about you? When you depart this world do you know with certainty where you will spend eternity? You can know this today. Jesus said, “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have eternal life” (John 3:16). The one who comforts weary souls has given us this promise, “Let not your hearts be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me … I go to prepare a place for you … I will come again and receive you to myself; that where I am, there you may be also” (John 14:1-4).
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Re: Obituaries for 2018
« Reply #191 on: February 21, 2018, 09:57:59 am »
Just an FYI: there also are two threads in the National News/Current Events category about the Rev. Graham. Those eventually will be merged into this obituary thread.
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Re: Obituaries for 2018
« Reply #192 on: February 21, 2018, 09:59:05 am »
I had the honor of working at the Billy Graham Association in Minneapolis decades ago, and I could feel the presence of the Lord, even when I walked in the building.

His ministry was amazing.  His character impeccable, his knowledge of Scripture deep and wide, his love of Jesus Christ deeper still.

I am SO thankful today that he is finally HOME.
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Re: Obituaries for 2018
« Reply #193 on: February 21, 2018, 01:11:53 pm »
Quote from: Freya on February 21, 2018, 08:27:37 am
Billy Graham, renowned TV evangelist, dead at 99



https://www.cbsnews.com/news/billy-graham-preacher-who-rose-to-prominence-dead-at-99/

Breaking- obituary to follow...
Wow, all I can Say is WOW!. I remember seeing him after the Oklahoma bombing on Television. The man brought me to tears.
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Re: Obituaries for 2018
« Reply #194 on: February 21, 2018, 01:35:56 pm »
Quote from: kevindavis on February 21, 2018, 08:48:28 am

Unlike other evangelist at least you didn't hear any scandals about him.
You apparently haven't been paying attention.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Graham#Controversies
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Re: Obituaries for 2018
« Reply #195 on: February 21, 2018, 01:38:44 pm »
Quote from: truth_seeker on February 21, 2018, 01:35:56 pm
You apparently haven't been paying attention.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Graham#Controversies

No truthful scandals.  (Wiki is a leftist source).

Billy Graham was a man of impeccable character who lived a Godly life for 99 years.

Millions of people heard the Good News of Jesus Christ through his ministry, and I'm guessing some of them are greeting him in Heaven and thanking him right now.
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Re: Obituaries for 2018
« Reply #196 on: February 21, 2018, 01:40:41 pm »
Quote from: Applewood on February 21, 2018, 09:06:26 am
I've been watching The Crown on Netflix -- a dramatization of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.   One episode depicted her introduction to Billy Graham.  Turned out that they have had a lasting friendship for many years.  Rev. Graham reached many - from the lowest to the highest.

Rest in peace, Sir.

That is a marvelous scene and one that made me respect both Billy Graham and the Queen even more.
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Re: Obituaries for 2018
« Reply #197 on: February 21, 2018, 01:41:59 pm »
I read a used-book on Graham's crusades from the 1960s/70s and it was very fascinating.
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Re: Obituaries for 2018
« Reply #198 on: February 21, 2018, 02:12:19 pm »
Quote from: musiclady on February 21, 2018, 01:40:41 pm
That is a marvelous scene and one that made me respect both Billy Graham and the Queen even more.

As I understand it, the Queen received some flak over her friendship with Rev. Graham.  As Queen, she was also head of the Church of England and it was considered improper for her in that capacity to associate so closely withan individual of another faith.  But the normally stickler-for-tradition Queen apparently ignored the complaints and kept up her friendship with Rev. Graham.    I'm sure she benefitted greatly from his counsel.
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Re: Obituaries for 2018
« Reply #199 on: February 21, 2018, 02:26:03 pm »
Quote from: Applewood on February 21, 2018, 02:12:19 pm
As I understand it, the Queen received some flak over her friendship with Rev. Graham.  As Queen, she was also head of the Church of England and it was considered improper for her in that capacity to associate so closely withan individual of another faith.  But the normally stickler-for-tradition Queen apparently ignored the complaints and kept up her friendship with Rev. Graham.    I'm sure she benefitted greatly from his counsel.

I think her desire to be a woman of faith and to always do the right thing probably overrode the traditional ban on that kind of relationship.

And you're right.  I'm sure she benefitted enormously from his wise counsel.
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