Category Archives: Death

Arthritis, Auntie Mame, Cancer, Death, The Women

Rosalind Russell: In Memoriam (June 4, 1907-November 28, 1976)

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Rosalind Russell (June 4, 1907-November 28, 1976)

Remembering Rosalind Russell today, who passed away on November 28, 1976. Just like three years ago, the anniversary of her passing once again falls on Thanksgiving. Roz is my favorite actress and my idol. Ever since I saw Auntie Mame and The Women in late 2009, she has fascinated me. Some people say I am her biggest fan and I even have a website dedicated to her. I have not been a fan very long, but I can’t imagine admiring another actress as much. She had that amazing ability to make you laugh until your ribs hurt and make you cry sometimes in the same movie. Not every actress can do that, although I know of several talented actresses who can. She had a way about her that let everyone around her know that her philosophy in life was to live life to the fullest, carrying her head high and a smile on her face. It is that philosophy that made me adore her more and more as I read more about her in the infancy of my fandom. I think she is a marvelous actress, but more importantly, she was a wonderful human being who gave much of her time to charities near and dear to her. This charitable work included causes for infantile paralysis and for arthritis. It is not always well-known, but she worked tirelessly for a cure for arthritis long before she came down with rheumatoid arthritis in the early 1970s. Above all, she had a sense of humor, no matter what she may have been suffering through—and with RA and breast cancer hitting her in her later years, she was a very strong woman. Strong, intelligent, witty, beautiful, joyful, entertaining, a loving wife and mother, talented, kind, charitable. These are words that describe Rosalind Russell, and so many more can be used. I do not think she was perfect, but I thought she was a tremendously admirable human being. Rest in peace, Miss Russell <3

A Woman of Distinction, Death, TCM, Tribute, Video

Remembering Roz 35 Years Later

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Rosalind Russell died 35 years ago today, on November 28, 1976. This seems rather significant because 35 years is a long time. Sometimes I can’t believe that she had already been dead just over 13 years when I was born. I was clearly born in the wrong era, but I am glad I was able to get to know her through her films. I am very appreciative for TCM for providing me with most of her films, as well as DVDs that have already been released. More and more seem to be coming out on DVD recently, and that’s a great thing!

I have not been able to watch a film in her honor today, but I hope to watch one soon–at her comedic best because this is how she is best remembered. A friend of mine suggested A Woman of Distinction because it’s her favorite one so far, and now I kind of want to watch that one, too. It’s hilarious with all the physical comedic stunts (which I have always loved–hello, I Love Lucy fan here!) and of course, I love the eventual romance that develops in the film.

Anyway, on this day, I wanted to share a video with you all that my dear, dear friend Irina made in honor of this day today. It is a video to remember Roz and it is dedicated to me–how sweet is that! It is actually the third Roz video that has been dedicated to me… haha! 🙂

Enjoy–I think it is really lovely!

Death, Elizabeth Taylor

Elizabeth Taylor (1932-2011)

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I think this is the first time I’ve written a post that is non-Roz. But when I heard the news this morning that Liz Taylor had died, I had tears in my eyes. She was one of my favorites and I was shocked at the news, even knowing her condition. I think she was the most beautiful actress I have ever seen and she wasn’t just beauty like many were. She had brains, too, and talent. You’ll agree with me if you have seen her in “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” I was blown away by her performance and the ending makes me cry along with her every time. She was truly amazing, gorgeous, and a true star in the best sense of the word.

Rest in peace, Liz. We’ll never forget you.


Cancer, Death, YouTube

Rosalind Russell (1907-1976)

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On Sunday, November 28, 1976, Rosalind Russell died of breast cancer, the cancer that she fought for so long (ever since they found the first tumor around 1959). Somehow, this year, 2010, seems a little special in remembrance of her because it is a Sunday once again. I imagine her family did not have a very happy Thanksgiving that year, and they probably did not celebrate at all.

If you can, watch a few video clips on YouTube of Roz or one of her movies to remember her. I know I will. 

I suggest comedies because I think that’s how Rosalind would like her fans to remember her–in happiness and laughter!

Take care, everyone. I’ll embed a few YouTube clips I would recommend. 


Note: First, I want to include a tribute of Roz created on this day by my dear friend, Renata… 🙂




Sorry for adding my own video at the end here, haha, but I think everyone should see some of the home videos of her. She was a delight 🙂