14 minutes ago, Soaplovers said:

I knew when Shannen announced within the last few weeks that things weren't looking good and was starting chemo again that the end was sadly coming sooner rather then later.

She left a great mark with two iconic roles, a memorable supporting role in an iconic cult classic (Heathers), and always spoke up for herself even if it was at great risk to her job and career.  

Shelley Duvall was such a part of my childhood from watching Fairy Tale Theatre, Mother Goose Rock n Rhyme, and her attempt at adapting classic gothic novels into hour long anthology episodes (Nightmare Classic).  It wasn't until my teen and young adult years that I got see the other part of Shelley Duvall.. her 70s output was amazing (Her acting in 3 Women was flawless).

Richard Simmons.. Sweating to the oldies made exercise look fun and was an advocate for those struggling to lose weight.  An icon also gone too soon.

Dr Ruth... her advice show on Lifetime back in the day was one my late mom used to watch. 

 

RIP

Ironically, I was just talking about Shannen last week with my co-worker and said the same thing. I...just felt it. But she has been so strong, but something told me I should start to brace myself. 

 

The good, the bad, the ugly. Shannen did keep it real for better or for worse which is why I respected her and admired her. There has been so many times in my life growing up I would truly think...what would Brenda do? Cuz her loner vibe with the group during their first year of college on BH resonated through as a teenager dealing with his identity. 

 

I forgot about Nightmare Classic!! But I adored her on Fairy Tale Theater as a kid with her expressive eyes and ethereal vibe. It has been surprising me over the last week how much she has done because I have not heard from her again up until last year. There are definitely films that have been mentioned that I will want to search for to watch her going forward. 

 

Yes. Richard and Dr. Ruth are both memories from my childhood that it just saddens me they are gone. They seem like they would be around forever. 

I watched a thriller movie with her where she was stalked by her neighbor. I don't remember the name, but it was a cute movie and she was so stunning. I watched it with my husband just weeks ago.

 

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Richard Simmons on WL was adventurous, giving and filled with fun. Just what you want in a improvisor. He was the main reason this sketch, in my humble opinion, is one of the funniest things that ever appeared on TV. RIP sir, and thank you. 

I talked about Shannen with my mother just two days ago and that I will going to see her at the 90‘s con in September or whenever it was.. I was looking forward to it and wanted to get the chance to see her..

those news came as a shock when I was at work today.. I think the quickest to report on it was NBCNews and NYTimes on my phone. 
 

RIP.. Can’t believe we lost two big 90210 stars in their early 50‘s

3 hours ago, Taoboi said:

I am definitely going to need a hug when it sinks in because it WILL be a doozy for me when it does.

 

I just woke up and wondered why people were tagging me, but I guess I know now. 

 

Outside of Vanessa Marcil's Brenda...the only other Brenda (and SCARY MOVIE's Brenda okay and URBAN LEGEND Bren) I acknowledge. Shannen was my Heather. She was my Brenda. And she was fierce AF as Prue on CHARMED. And she always acted. She was always a fighter. And I watched just about everything she was in growing up. There was just something about her eyes. How she could do a smile or a smirk. No matter if her characters made you want to shake her, she always came across as an underdog that you wanted to see win. My love of her knew no bounds. 

 

And watching her fight cancer these last few years, my heart went out for her. And yet she still kept going. And it was nice to see as she grew older, she was moving past a lot of the feuds that she was known. Older. Wiser. But still tough. 

 

I am just rumbling and fighting tears. With Shelly Duvull, Richard Simmons, Dr. Ruth, and now THIS...it's too much. 

 

 

Beautifully said. I will miss all those people you mentioned. Shine bright, stars, for they always shone so brightly for us. Shannen is a hard one, because she had that certain quality that made you compelled to watch her (they all did!). I followed her on Instagram, so proud of the woman she became. She never lost her fight. She was feisty even as she showed us her deepest vulnerabilities and fears. RIP, powerful Shannen. And hugssss, my dear friend. 

Edited July 14, 20241 yr by Cat

3 minutes ago, Soapsuds said:

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28 minutes ago, Cat said:

Beautifully said. I will miss all those people you mentioned. Shine bright, stars, for they always shone so brightly for us. Shannen is a hard one, because she had that certain quality that made you compelled to watch her (they all did!). I followed her on Instagram, so proud of the woman she became. She never lost her fight. She was feisty even as she showed us her deepest vulnerabilities and fears. RIP, powerful Shannen. And hugssss, my dear friend. 

I was working on writing about Dubai, but...I can't seem to stop crying.

Thank you, dear friend. I really needed that hug.

A huge hug to everyone that is suffering or mourning. We are in this together.

 

 

Edited July 14, 20241 yr by Maxim

This is the picture I chose to put up on my IG acct. It just seemed ... to fit. I hope they're having a wonderful reunion!

 

I just read Finola's IG about Shannen. Made me cry. CHARMED, of course. 

Day before yesterday SSH made me cry. Did you make it through her zoom interview with Michael Fairman?!!

Yesterday my sweet Westie Ruby gave me lovely dog kisses & that made me cry. But they were good tears. 

This is my favorite scene in the history of 90210, it's just perfect, delicious teen soap, from Brandon's knowing but slightly confused look to Brenda's lone wolf strut away from the foolery. I still know the dialogue by heart. "Why are you doing this to me!?" "Because we owe it to you, Bren." #ouch "Look, I hate you both. Never talk to me again!"

 

Edited July 15, 20241 yr by All My Shadows

14 minutes ago, All My Shadows said:

This is my favorite scene in the history of 90210, it's just perfect, delicious teen soap, from Brandon's knowing but slightly confused look to Brenda's lone wolf strut away from the foolery. I still know the dialogue by heart. "Why are you doing this to me!?" "Because we owe it to you, Bren." #ouch "Look, I hate you both. Never talk to me again!"

 

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The iconic James B. Sikking, best known for Hill Street Blues, Doogie Howser, etc. but also a GH alum (he played Audrey's husband Dr. Jim Hobart), has died after a battle with dementia:

I knew him best from his cameo in The Search for Spock. What a persona.

17 minutes ago, Vee said:

The iconic James B. Sikking, best known for Hill Street Blues, Doogie Howser, etc. but also a GH alum (he played Audrey's husband Dr. Jim Hobart), has died after a battle with dementia:

Thanks for posting about it. I think I knew him best for HSB, where he played a paranoid right wing military fanatic, very typical of the era, and sadly, more common than ever today. There was one episode which ended with him putting a gun to his head, IIRC, which was very startling. As it turned out the next week, the bullets had been removed from the gun by his colleagues without him knowing it.