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Thursday, March 18, 2010

One Of My Childhood Heroes Passed Away Today


I was saddened to learn when I got home today that one of my favorite television heroes passes away today.  Fess Parker, who plaed Davy Crockett in numerous Disney movies and Daniel Boone for the NBC series of the same name, passed away today at the age of  85.

You may also remember him as the dad in Old Yeller or the cult classic, Them! about rampaging ants, which I actually have on my DVR right now.

He brought me hours of entertainment and adventure and I'm thankful to him for it.
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13 comments:

  1. Michelle (Red Headed Book Child)March 18, 2010 at 7:37 PM

    I did not know. So many actors are dying. :(

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    1. STARGAZERJanuary 11, 2022 at 10:16 PM

      Yes, many of my SCI FI actors from the 1950's have passed away, Richard Carlson, Jeff Morrow, John Agar, Rex Reason, Julie Adam's, Joan Taylor, and many more! They were like family., but we ALL must die one day!!
      Nicholas K.

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  2. Helen's Book BlogMarch 18, 2010 at 9:58 PM

    He lived here in my area so the local news is all abuzz about his death. He was in the process of getting another hotel built so everyone is wondering what will happen to the space.... It really feels like the end of an era.

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  3. HeidenkindMarch 19, 2010 at 1:02 AM

    Lots of famous people have been dying lately--Corey Haim, that guy from Airplane...

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  4. Heather J. @ TLC Book ToursMarch 19, 2010 at 8:34 AM

    I LOVED the old Davy Crockett movies. In fact, the theme song was one of the first pieces of "real music" that I learned on the piano as a kid. I still know all the words to it ...

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  5. Laurel-Rain SnowMarch 19, 2010 at 9:51 AM

    OMG, I didn't know about this! It seems that everyday, some actor I so thoroughly enjoy is passing on!

    Soon there will be none left that speak to that time in my life...

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    1. STARGAZERJanuary 11, 2022 at 10:19 PM

      Yes...sad most of my Childhood heroes are gone, from George Reeves to Guy Williams( Zorro)

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  6. KristaMarch 19, 2010 at 9:56 AM

    AWWWW May he rest in Peace!

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  7. Sheila (Bookjourney)March 20, 2010 at 9:06 AM

    I think it feels like we are losing a lot of people too.

    Another sad passing.... a nice Tribute Ryan.

    (Stop by the Meanderings today..... you are a winner....)

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  8. bookmagicMarch 20, 2010 at 9:56 PM

    Lots of loss this last couple of weeks. I never watched any of his movies but glad you got enjoyment!

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  9. CeriMarch 21, 2010 at 10:28 AM

    I heard about this. :( 2010's turning out to be such a sad year. Lots of passings.

    Nice tribute, Ryan. It's always especially sad when a childhood hero goes.

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  10. Alexia561March 21, 2010 at 1:55 PM

    Soon as I heard he was gone, I thought of you and how you were sharing the old Davy Crockitt shows with Aiden. Were you ever able to find him a coonskin cap?

    Very nice tribute!

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  11. Melissa (My World...in words and pages)March 21, 2010 at 7:17 PM

    Another amazing actor passing on us. :( He was awesome on the screen. I had not realized he had passed on until I saw this post. Thank you for sharing this with me.

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