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Frank Gorshin is apparently dead
Message Board ^ | 5/17/05

Posted on 05/18/2005 7:44:19 AM PDT by Borges

It is with great regret and sadness that I must inform you of Frank Gorshin's passing today. I felt it was important to release this information to you, those who loved him best, before you heard it on the news.

Please know that, during Frank's sporadic moments of lucidity while he was struggling these past few weeks with pneumonia, he wanted you all to know how much he appreciated the prayers and well wishes of you, his loyal fans.

There will never be another like him. We will miss him dearly.

Frank Gorshin 4/5/34-5/17/05 Frank will always be my friend ...John Stacks

Written By Wally Wingert


TOPICS: Culture/Society
KEYWORDS: frankgorshin; obituary
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Don't know if this will pass muster as a valid source but it seems good to me.
1 posted on 05/18/2005 7:44:19 AM PDT by Borges
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To: Borges

The Riddler?


2 posted on 05/18/2005 7:44:44 AM PDT by TheBigB ("You should meet MY boss. He'd turn Buddha into a chain smoker."~the wit and wisdom of Carl Kolchak)
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To: TheBigB

Yes sir!


3 posted on 05/18/2005 7:45:16 AM PDT by Borges
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To: Borges

He's doing his impersonation of James Cagney.


4 posted on 05/18/2005 7:45:56 AM PDT by N. Theknow (DU - the speed at which stupid happens)
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To: Borges
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0331319/

Filmography

5 posted on 05/18/2005 7:46:07 AM PDT by bigsigh
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To: Borges

It's a riddle.


6 posted on 05/18/2005 7:46:25 AM PDT by Question Liberal Authority (Newsweek Lied! People Died!)
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To: Borges

RIP

7 posted on 05/18/2005 7:46:42 AM PDT by Puppage (You may disagree with what I have to say, but I shall defend to your death my right to say it.)
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To: Borges

I remember seeing him do his stand up, I think it was on Sullivan or another variety show. The facial expressions were great.


8 posted on 05/18/2005 7:46:57 AM PDT by bigsigh
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To: Borges

I'm going to wait for the official word...the Riddler had baffled me before!


9 posted on 05/18/2005 7:47:19 AM PDT by Fledermaus (Rats theme song: "Whatever it is...I'm AGAINST it!!!")
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To: Puppage
That's one heck of a good impersonation of a Red X. Gorshin was truly gifted!
10 posted on 05/18/2005 7:47:25 AM PDT by Borges
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To: Borges
God rest his soul.

11 posted on 05/18/2005 7:47:47 AM PDT by evets (God bless President Bush and VP Cheney)
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To: Puppage

Yes, may he

RIDDLE In Peace

Seriously, godspeed to the guy.


12 posted on 05/18/2005 7:47:54 AM PDT by Frank_Discussion (May the wings of Liberty never lose a feather!)
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To: Borges

Sorry to hear this. He was very talented... actor/comedian/impressionist.


13 posted on 05/18/2005 7:48:24 AM PDT by Liberty Valance (If you must filibuster, let the Constitution do the talkin')
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To: Borges
Gorshin made is mark doing impressions. That was long before he became "the Riddler". He was certainly the best I ever saw. He probably goes back to the Ed Sullivan show although I couldn't really say for sure. Someone out there will know.
14 posted on 05/18/2005 7:48:48 AM PDT by InterceptPoint
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To: TheBigB

Yep the Riddler


15 posted on 05/18/2005 7:48:48 AM PDT by Leatherneck_MT (3-7-77 (No that's not a Date))
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To: Borges
Gorshin was truly gifted!

AMEN TO THAT!

16 posted on 05/18/2005 7:49:01 AM PDT by Puppage (You may disagree with what I have to say, but I shall defend to your death my right to say it.)
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To: Borges

17 posted on 05/18/2005 7:50:01 AM PDT by itsamelman (“Announcing your plans is a good way to hear God laugh.” -- Al Swearengen)
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To: Borges
What was his character in the final Season of Star Trek:TOS? And was he white on the right or left side of his face?
18 posted on 05/18/2005 7:50:44 AM PDT by dts32041 (Two words that shouldn't be used in the same sentence Grizzly bear and violate.)
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To: Fledermaus
I'm going to wait for the official word

Indeed. He may just be impersonating a dead man.

19 posted on 05/18/2005 7:51:08 AM PDT by mountaineer
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To: Borges

I met him a few years ago at Sardi's.He was a lovely man. A true gentleman.


20 posted on 05/18/2005 7:51:09 AM PDT by MacArthur
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