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Post by peasapie on Feb 23, 2023 15:42:19 GMT
Meaning, you and many others will feel personally affected (despite likely never meeting them) when they are ill or when they pass.
In U.S., many of us were shocked when Tom Hanks became an early victim of covid. He's beloved by many. Today I was wondering whether Ted Danson has achieved that status in our minds. For me, musicians rank high on my list: James Taylor, Elton John, and even younger singers like Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga. How about you?
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Post by Anita on Feb 23, 2023 15:44:40 GMT
Dick Van Dyke
ETA: Bob Barker as well.
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Post by maryannscraps on Feb 23, 2023 15:45:58 GMT
Dolly parton
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Post by Merge on Feb 23, 2023 15:46:34 GMT
Betty White.
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Post by wellway on Feb 23, 2023 15:48:03 GMT
I think Sir David Attenborough goes beyond just a UK national treasure.
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Post by cindyupnorth on Feb 23, 2023 15:49:08 GMT
Dick van Dyke
President Carter
Oprah
President Obama, both Clintons, and bush
Elton John
Tom Hanks
Meryl Streep
Steven Spielberg
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Post by cindyupnorth on Feb 23, 2023 15:49:48 GMT
Yes! Dolly!
also Jane Fonda
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Post by lindas on Feb 23, 2023 15:52:25 GMT
Lucille Ball
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Post by peano on Feb 23, 2023 16:06:18 GMT
Mr. Rogers definitely was Dolly Paul McCartney Dick Van Dyke Carol Burnett Elton Mick Jagger (Keith Richards is never gonna die  ) Oprah |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2023 16:07:18 GMT
I have some sad news for a few people here...
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Post by gar on Feb 23, 2023 16:15:19 GMT
Elton David Attenborough as mentioned by wellwayJudi Dench David Jason I'm sure there are many more... |
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Post by Merge on Feb 23, 2023 16:17:58 GMT
Elton David Attenborough as mentioned by wellwayJudi Dench David Jason I'm sure there are many more... Oh you guys get Julie Andrews, too. |
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Post by gillyp on Feb 23, 2023 16:19:05 GMT
Sir Ian McKellen
Joan Collins
Joanna Lumley
Sir Billy Connolly
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Post by gar on Feb 23, 2023 16:21:12 GMT
Sir Ian McKellen Joan Collins Joanna Lumley Sir Billy Connolly I was just coming back to add Billy  |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2023 16:22:16 GMT
I know he's Australian but I would add Hugh Jackman to the list.
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Post by workingclassdog on Feb 23, 2023 16:33:10 GMT
Not many (US only) but the only two I can really think that reaches that status is
Betty White and Dolly
There are others listed above and I feel like they are beloved but national treasure level, not quite. But that is just me.
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Post by lesley on Feb 23, 2023 16:49:49 GMT
Sir Ian McKellen Joan Collins Joanna Lumley Sir Billy Connolly I was just coming back to add Billy I was about to say Billy Connolly too. 😊 Graham Norton. Emma Thompson. Stephen Fry. |
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Post by Lurkingpea on Feb 23, 2023 17:03:07 GMT
For American I choose Dolly and Mr. Rogers.
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Post by katlady on Feb 23, 2023 17:12:31 GMT
Americans -
Dolly Parton
Stevie Wonder
Tom Hanks
Morgan Freeman
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Post by gillyp on Feb 23, 2023 17:16:33 GMT
Morgan Freeman! Definitely.
Keanu Reeves.
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Post by edie3 on Feb 23, 2023 17:19:51 GMT
Dolly Parton without a doubt
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Post by inkedup on Feb 23, 2023 17:20:39 GMT
Dolly Parton
Willy Nelson
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Post by bluebird71 on Feb 23, 2023 17:55:58 GMT
Meaning, you and many others will feel personally affected (despite likely never meeting them) when they are ill or when they pass. In U.S., many of us were shocked when Tom Hanks became an early victim of covid. He's beloved by many. Today I was wondering whether Ted Danson has achieved that status in our minds. For me, musicians rank high on my list: James Taylor, Elton John, and even younger singers like Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga. How about you? I don't know if this counts but when I found out that Richard Belzer just died I was so so upset. I loved the character he played on L&O (Detective Munch). He was a favorite. I am worried about Stevie Nicks. She is touring this summer. Christine McVie recently died. Stevie is getting up there. |
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Post by papersilly on Feb 23, 2023 17:57:00 GMT
i think longevity elevates people to national treasure status. right now, Jimmy Carter is my national treasure. i wish so much he could go to 100 but he is being called home so i understand. hopefully he will hold the record for longest living president for a long time.
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Post by GamGam on Feb 23, 2023 18:59:43 GMT
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Post by peasapie on Feb 23, 2023 19:02:54 GMT
I know he's Australian but I would add Hugh Jackman to the list. I didn’t mean just US but maybe I should have been more clear. I agree about Hugh! |
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Post by peace on Feb 23, 2023 19:15:07 GMT
I agree with SO many of these
and I shall add Jeff Goldblum
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Steve Buscemi
just cause
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Post by danalz on Feb 23, 2023 19:17:10 GMT
If you ask my husband, he will say that Mariah Carey is a national treasure LOL
I think Dolly Parton, Jimmy Carter, Barak Obama
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Post by Zee on Feb 23, 2023 19:28:31 GMT
Dolly and the late Betty White are "national treasure" status to me.
ETA I think we better throw Willie Nelson in there, and eventually Snoop for sure both with and without Martha. I don't think one becomes a national treasure without reaching an advanced age. Sidney Poitier was a treasure too.
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Post by edie3 on Feb 23, 2023 19:59:03 GMT
Shame on me for forgetting about Jimmy Carter!
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