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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2016 6:52:33 GMT
What celeb gem would you personally bubble wrap and protect from the rest of 2016 if you could?
Criteria: please keep it fun, not mean spirited
I specifically am thinking of the older, established celebs, who are at greater risk simply due to their age (or health).
For me, it's Dick Van Dyke. I just adore him and I have since I was a little girl. I was the only teen I knew who watched Diagnosis Murder.
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Post by andreasmom on Dec 30, 2016 6:54:02 GMT
Bono/U2 Betty White Harrison Ford
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Post by freecharlie on Dec 30, 2016 6:57:10 GMT
Harrison Ford James Earl Jones Sean Connery Morgan Freeman
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Post by AussieMeg on Dec 30, 2016 7:03:28 GMT
Sean Connery. Tom Selleck. Paul McCartney. A whole raft of Australian singers from my youth who most of you wouldn't know, especially those who have had health scares in recent years. For me, it's Dick Van Dyke. I just adore him and I have since I was a little girl. I was the only teen I knew who watched Diagnosis Murder. I got hooked on Diagnosis Murder when I was on maternity leave with DS, so 12 years ago. My friends who were SAHMs would ring to see if I wanted to catch up.... "Um, not until the afternoon, I have to, um.... do the grocery shopping." In reality I had to watch Little House on the Prairie, Diagnosis Murder and Quincy MD. Every day.
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Post by Nink on Dec 30, 2016 7:23:34 GMT
Sam Elliott Tom Hanks Carol Burnett
ETA: I missed the age criteria, but I'm keeping Hanks in.
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Post by bc2ca on Dec 30, 2016 7:42:56 GMT
I don't want to see a death announcement for anyone under age 65 and in addition to those already mentioned I would add:
Tony Bennett Tom Jones Mick Jagger Rod Stewart Elton John Roger Waters
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Post by ScrapsontheRocks on Dec 30, 2016 8:08:26 GMT
(Dame) Maggie Smith 
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2016 12:24:44 GMT
Morrissey. He is the only 'celeb' I would truly be devastated about losing.
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Post by Peamac on Dec 30, 2016 12:38:04 GMT
Dick Van Dyke (though DSIL thought for sure he had already passed away this year and had to look it up online to check) Julie Andrews Queen Elizabeth Ed Asner (just saw him play Santa in a couple of different movies)
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Post by scrappyesq on Dec 30, 2016 12:50:33 GMT
Bruce Springsteen
ETA: he's 67.
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Post by Weaselwise on Dec 30, 2016 13:10:33 GMT
David Attenborough - I think there is already a campaign on Facebook for him to be wrapped in bubble wrap and placed on 24-hour surveillance...
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Post by eleezybeth on Dec 30, 2016 13:16:11 GMT
I don't know why but Harrison Ford popped into my mind when I heard about Debbie Reynolds. I hope I'm wrong! My gut is it will be someone relatively young like Prince, Carrie Fisher, etc, etc. Like Nicolas Cage.
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Post by mikklynn on Dec 30, 2016 13:28:27 GMT
Doris Day. I absolutely adore her old movies.
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Post by NoWomanNoCry on Dec 30, 2016 13:38:34 GMT
Roseanne- I don't think she's *that* old but regardless I've always loved her and grew up watching her shows.
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Post by Nanner on Dec 30, 2016 14:02:24 GMT
Mine have all been said, but my list is: Morgan Freeman Dame Maggie Smith Carol Burnet
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2016 14:04:43 GMT
Dolly Parton
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Post by QueenoftheSloths on Dec 30, 2016 14:07:21 GMT
Queen Elizabeth!
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Post by eversograceful1 on Dec 30, 2016 14:17:52 GMT
James Taylor
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Post by Julie W on Dec 30, 2016 14:25:32 GMT
Julie Andrewa Willie Nelson
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Post by terri on Dec 30, 2016 15:03:38 GMT
- Not exactly a celebrity but Pope Francis tops my list. I have been so inspired by him as has my husband (raised deeply Catholic but has not felt a real connection to the Catholic Church in decades). - Totally agree with Dick Van Dyke. I love the old Dick Van Dyke show. I even follow him on Twitter (he was a big Bernie supporter which somehow suprised me and made me happy). - Mary Tyler Moore. She is so talented and wonderful. - Carl Reiner. Hmmm I guess I should just say everyone involved with the Dick Van Dyke show. - Don Rickles. I have just missed seeing him perform twice. I hope I still get the chance. - John Irving. I read everything he writes. A Prayer for Owen Meany is one of very favorite books ever. - Sydney Poitier. So much admiration for him. - Tony Bennett. There is nothing I don't adore about him. - Stan Lee. I can't believe he is 94. He is still so vital. I can't even imagine how many hours I have spent with characters he created. He is pretty active on Twitter for anyone who might be interested. - Diana Ross. She is going to be performing in Las Vegas in February and I really want to go so I can see her perform. - David Attenborough. Still doing amazing work. I always try to catch Graham Norton when he is on. I could listen to him tell stories for hours. - Bob Newhart. Not sure what he is up to now but I grew up watching him and now my kids know him from Elf. - Dave Letterman. I miss watching him so much! Not ad old as the others but with his past health issues I kind of worry about him. - Gene Hackman. One of my favorite actors of all time. For selfish reasons, I wish he hadn't retired. - Elton John. It is rare for me to go a day without listening to an Elton John song. Goodbye Yellow Brick Row was the very first album I owned. - Dan Rather. Another person I always look for on TV as I love hearing his stories. - Diane Keaton. It seems bizarre to me that she is 70. - Paul McCartney. I was raised on Beatles music, and I have been fortunate to see him perform a few times. I wish he could live forever. - Robert Redford. Love his movies and appreciate all he has accomplished for environmental causes. - Stephen King. I have been reading his books for nearly 40 years.Hope I will continue for many more.
Wow! I had no idea my list would be so long and I am sure I forgot many people. As you get older the celebrities you love are also aging. Makes me kind of sad. Hope all these wonderful people will be around for a long time.
eta: Reading everyone else's lists and can't believe I forgot Maggie Smith, Julie Andrews, Queen Elizabeth and Carol Burnett. Truly amazing women.
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Post by NoWomanNoCry on Dec 30, 2016 15:06:55 GMT
Roseanne- I don't think she's *that* old but regardless I've always loved her and grew up watching her shows. ETA- Stevie Nicks....love her!
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Post by Crazyhare on Dec 30, 2016 15:07:01 GMT
Keith Richards. Because the memes floating around about him wouldn't be so funny.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2016 15:09:41 GMT
They sure don't make them like they used to, do they? I look at this list and think about the vacuum they'll create when they all pass away. There's just no one coming up through the ranks who I think compares in depth and breadth of talent as these folks.
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Post by Zee on Dec 30, 2016 15:10:23 GMT
Maggie Smith The Queen Lionel Richie (because they're taking all my favorite 80s pop stars, so I hope he's being extra cautious)
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Post by Really Red on Dec 30, 2016 15:15:41 GMT
Dick Van Dyke Julie Andrews Carol Burnett Tim Conway Bob Newhart
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Post by auntkelly on Dec 30, 2016 15:20:21 GMT
George H. W. Bush (he has looked so frail for quite awhile, but still pops up at events in Houston often-I saw him at the Houston Rodeo last spring)
Jimmy Carter (saw a video of him getting off a plane last week and it looked like he was leaning heavily on an aide-I hope he is doing well)
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Post by Fairlyoddparent on Dec 30, 2016 15:46:20 GMT
I think I'll be heartbroken when Dick Van Dyke passes away.
Add to that--Dolly Parton and Billy Joel.
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Post by cyndijane on Dec 30, 2016 16:19:30 GMT
Harrison Ford James Earl Jones Sean Connery Morgan Freeman These four would definitely be on my list. As would Maggie Smith, Betty White and Julie Andrews. I agree with the PP who mentioned the vacuum that will open up when we lose this older, seriously talented group of people. I have memories of Dick Van Dyke, Doris Day, Debbie Reynolds, and Judy Garland- but had no idea until Carrie Fisher's passing which of those were still alive. It's not like we see them anymore; as opposed to the fabulous Betty White who is everywhere!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2016 16:33:49 GMT
Sean Connery. Tom Selleck. Paul McCartney. A whole raft of Australian singers from my youth who most of you wouldn't know, especially those who have had health scares in recent years. For me, it's Dick Van Dyke. I just adore him and I have since I was a little girl. I was the only teen I knew who watched Diagnosis Murder. I got hooked on Diagnosis Murder when I was on maternity leave with DS, so 12 years ago. My friends who were SAHMs would ring to see if I wanted to catch up.... "Um, not until the afternoon, I have to, um.... do the grocery shopping." In reality I had to watch Little House on the Prairie, Diagnosis Murder and Quincy MD. Every day. LOL! Diagnosis Murder was on early in the mornings while I was getting ready for school. I liked sick days so I could see the whole episode 
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Post by MaryMary on Dec 30, 2016 17:36:41 GMT
Julie Andrews!
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