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Ron Silver Dies, Succumbs to Cancer at 62
nyp ^ | 3-15-2009

Posted on 03/15/2009 5:27:24 PM PDT by lainie

Actor and longtime political activist Ron Silver died this morning, succumbing to a long battle with cancer, friends of the liberal Democrat-turned-GOP stalwart told The Post.

"Ron Silver died peacefully in his sleep with his family around him this morning," said Robin Bronk, executive director of the Creative Coalition, which Silver helped create.

"He had been fighting esophageal cancer for two years and his family is making arrangements for a private service."

Friends of Silver first told Post columnist Cindy Adams of the native New Yorker's death.

The steely-eyed, blunt-talking Silver, 62, enjoyed a long career on the stage, TV and in movies, and most recently hosted a public affairs talk show on Sirius satellite radio.

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TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: hollywood; obituary; ronsilver; silver
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To: lainie

Shalom, Ron!


61 posted on 03/15/2009 5:58:52 PM PDT by dfwgator (1996 2006 2008 - Good Things Come in Threes)
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To: Tuxedo

Nevermind - it was Ron Silver who made the planes comment. Glad he came over to our side.


62 posted on 03/15/2009 5:59:04 PM PDT by Tuxedo (Secession or Revolution?)
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To: lainie

michellemalkinRon Silver, R.I.P. Re-read his 2004 RNC remarks: http://tiny.cc/SXNwt #tcot


63 posted on 03/15/2009 6:00:03 PM PDT by WestCoastGal (If he wants to come by the bus after the race and get his a$$ whooped, I'll do it. - Dale Jr)
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To: lainie

Oh what a shame. Too, too young. RIP, Ron.

I feel the same way as when Bruno Kirby died far too young.


64 posted on 03/15/2009 6:00:08 PM PDT by headstamp 2 ("Government is a disease masquerading as it's own cure")
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To: Liberty Valance

I saw him on TV during the conventions last summer, and I couldn’t believe it was him. I knew he had to be sick, he looked so bad.


65 posted on 03/15/2009 6:00:24 PM PDT by murron (Proud Marine Mom)
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To: shadeaud

Actually, it was Clinton, not Carter.


66 posted on 03/15/2009 6:02:14 PM PDT by murron (Proud Marine Mom)
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To: EDINVA

Oseh Shalom aleinu v’yal Kol Yisrael! It is interesting to note that the Torah Reading for this week has to do with the Silver half-shekel that was given by the sons of Israel to Moses. Each man over 20 was to give this offering as an atonement for his soul and take his place in the Israel defence force. The Silver of this offering was used to make up the fittings that held the Holy Tabernacle together. May it be that Ron now will now take his place in that true Tabernacle, made without hands, in the Heavens. Peace and Love from Heaven on the whole Silver family.


67 posted on 03/15/2009 6:02:33 PM PDT by Torahman (Remember the Maccabees!)
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To: lainie

A fitting epitath: We need more men like Ron Silver.


68 posted on 03/15/2009 6:03:38 PM PDT by LeonardFMason
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To: lainie

Damn! Just...damn.

Here was a decent man who chose to support his country over Hollywood, suffered for it and now he’s dead at age 62.

I don’t blame God for He does what He does and has every right to do it. I do blame Hollywood, however. Even though it won’t hurt Hollywood in the least, I’ll hold a grudge because those America-betraying scumbags made his professional life miserable in his last years.

I won’t forget, you bastards.


69 posted on 03/15/2009 6:03:43 PM PDT by vladimir998 (Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ. St. Jerome)
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To: lainie

I will say a prayer for him and his family. Too young. Too sad.

He was one who really earned our respect. Not only was he at that inauguration, but he was right up there with the elites and standing behind C. himself. So he was really in with the big wigs.

For him to separate himself from them, and do it so publically, shows character.

If only more would follow his lead.

Bless you, Mr. Silver!


70 posted on 03/15/2009 6:04:55 PM PDT by Exit148 (a)
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To: lainie

All too sad; he was a wonderful spokesman for ‘Reason’. . .had no idea he was ill. So much to do; too young to go. God speed. . .


71 posted on 03/15/2009 6:05:13 PM PDT by cricket (January 20, 2009 - the day the music died)
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To: lainie
Oh no... I didn't even know he was sick.

Prayers and condolences to his family and friends...

72 posted on 03/15/2009 6:06:27 PM PDT by nutmeg (DemocRATs: The party of tax cheats and other assorted crooks)
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To: lainie

I had no idea he was sick! His final days as a warrior for the GOP should be commended. RIP Ron.


73 posted on 03/15/2009 6:07:43 PM PDT by rintense (Go Israel!)
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To: StarFan; Dutchy; alisasny; BobFromNJ; BUNNY2003; Cacique; Clemenza; Coleus; cyborg; DKNY; ...

sad ping...


74 posted on 03/15/2009 6:08:05 PM PDT by nutmeg (DemocRATs: The party of tax cheats and other assorted crooks)
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To: lainie

RIP, Mr. Silver. Conservatives and all loyal American patriots will always consider you one of us.


75 posted on 03/15/2009 6:08:24 PM PDT by Czar ((Still Fed Up to the Teeth with Washington))
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To: lainie

RIP, Ron. A decent guy among the indecent.


76 posted on 03/15/2009 6:08:36 PM PDT by WildcatClan (Iam fimus mos ledo ventus apparatus)
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To: lainie

I am sorry to hear that. RIP and prayers to the family.


77 posted on 03/15/2009 6:09:47 PM PDT by freekitty (Give me back my conservative vote.)
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To: lainie
That sucks. Cancer is not a good way to go at all.

Was there any history of any smoking or somesuch which might have been connected?

Prayers up for the family & loved ones...

78 posted on 03/15/2009 6:09:51 PM PDT by grey_whiskers (The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change without notice.)
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To: shadeaud
I do seem to recall that story also. Thanks for the reminder. From what I have read about him (on this forum) and heard from him (radio - Laura Ingraham Show IIRC),...I had respect for him.

R.I.P.

79 posted on 03/15/2009 6:09:52 PM PDT by PGalt
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To: lainie

Condolences to the family, friends and fans.

RIP Ron


80 posted on 03/15/2009 6:10:15 PM PDT by NormsRevenge (Semper Fi ... Godspeed.)
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