Actress Deborah Kerr dies at age 86
Actress Deborah Kerr dies at age 86
NYadgal
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#1 Actress Deborah Kerr dies at age 86
Posted: 10/18/07 at 11:25am
LONDON - British actress Deborah Kerr, who shared one of cinema's most famous kisses with Burt Lancaster in "From Here to Eternity," has died, her agent said Thursday. She was 86
Kerr, who suffered from Parkinson's disease, died Tuesday in Suffolk, eastern England, agent Anne Hutton said.
Born in Scotland in 1921, Kerr began her career in regional British theaters and entertained the troops during World War II. Her first major screen role was in "Major Barbara" in 1941.
For many she will be remembered best for her clinch in the surf with Lancaster in the wartime drama "From Here to Eternity" — regularly voted among the greatest screen kisses.
Other memorable roles included Anna Leonowens, the British governess who falls for the king of Siam in "The King and I."
Kerr is survived by her husband, Peter Viertel, two daughters and three grandchildren.
I adored her.
RIP, Deborah.
And, thank you for the beauty you shared with us.
"Two drifters off to see the world. There's such a lot of world to see. . ."
Updated On: 10/18/07 at 11:25 AM
NYadgal
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#2re: Actress Deborah Kerr dies at age 86
Posted: 10/18/07 at 11:26am
"Two drifters off to see the world. There's such a lot of world to see. . ."
Updated On: 10/18/07 at 11:26 AM
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#2re: Actress Deborah Kerr dies at age 86
Posted: 10/18/07 at 11:26amMe too. Such an elegant woman.
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NYadgal
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#3re: Actress Deborah Kerr dies at age 86
Posted: 10/18/07 at 11:27am"An Affair to Remember" is one of my all-time favorite movies...
"Two drifters off to see the world. There's such a lot of world to see. . ."
#4re: Actress Deborah Kerr dies at age 86
Posted: 10/18/07 at 11:32am
Two iconic images indelibly imprinted in our minds:
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#5re: Actress Deborah Kerr dies at age 86
Posted: 10/18/07 at 11:33amMine, too. She was a wonderful actress.
#6re: Actress Deborah Kerr dies at age 86
Posted: 10/18/07 at 11:34amSad. She was so brilliant in From Here To Eternity. Loved her.
....but the world goes 'round
NYadgal
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#7re: Actress Deborah Kerr dies at age 86
Posted: 10/18/07 at 11:35am
Beautiful.
"Two drifters off to see the world. There's such a lot of world to see. . ."
#8re: Actress Deborah Kerr dies at age 86
Posted: 10/18/07 at 11:36amThis saddens me.
Cheyenne Jackson tickled me. AFTER ordering SoMMS a drink but NOT tickling him, and hanging out with Girly in his dressing room (where he DIDN'T tickle her) but BEFORE we got married. To others. And then he tweeted Boobs. He also tweeted he's good friends with some chick on "The Voice" who just happens to be good friends with Tink's ex. And I'm still married. Oh, and this just in: "Pettiness, spite, malice ....Such ugly emotions... So sad." - After Eight, talking about MEEEEEEEE!!! I'm so honored! :-)
#9re: Actress Deborah Kerr dies at age 86
Posted: 10/18/07 at 11:37am
I loved "An Affair to Remember," too...
I have to admit, I didn't realize she was still alive. But it sounds like she hadn't been in the best of health in recent years. RIP to a magnificent actress.
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#10re: Actress Deborah Kerr dies at age 86
Posted: 10/18/07 at 11:38am
Her performance in Affair was just so real.
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#11re: Actress Deborah Kerr dies at age 86
Posted: 10/18/07 at 11:40am
A September angel, in every way.
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A click for life.
mamie4 5/14/03
A click for life.
mamie4 5/14/03
NYadgal
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#12re: Actress Deborah Kerr dies at age 86
Posted: 10/18/07 at 11:42am
Oh, Mamie, that picture is beautiful!
Phyllis, I can hear her say that line... I think I have to watch her movies this weekend. Starting with "Affair" tonight.
"Two drifters off to see the world. There's such a lot of world to see. . ."
#13re: Actress Deborah Kerr dies at age 86
Posted: 10/18/07 at 11:43amI'm sure TCM will be doing a retrospective.
Cheyenne Jackson tickled me. AFTER ordering SoMMS a drink but NOT tickling him, and hanging out with Girly in his dressing room (where he DIDN'T tickle her) but BEFORE we got married. To others. And then he tweeted Boobs. He also tweeted he's good friends with some chick on "The Voice" who just happens to be good friends with Tink's ex. And I'm still married. Oh, and this just in: "Pettiness, spite, malice ....Such ugly emotions... So sad." - After Eight, talking about MEEEEEEEE!!! I'm so honored! :-)
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#14re: Actress Deborah Kerr dies at age 86
Posted: 10/18/07 at 11:45amShe was luminous on the stage. Saw her in SEASCAPE, and also, even more memorably, in THE DAY AFTER THE FAIR. Anyone else here remember her in that? Based on a Hardy short story, a sort of female CYRANO, wherein she wrote letters to a young man for her uneducated maid, with the man learning of the deception on the wedding day. Kerr made it wonderful and deeply touching.
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Mamie
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#15re: Actress Deborah Kerr dies at age 86
Posted: 10/18/07 at 11:53am
I never had the pleasure of seeing her on stage but I do know that one of my favorite films of hers was Night of the Iguana. I can't explain it exactly but you had all of these really, over the top characters in that film, absolutely eating up the screen, and then there was this strange, lovely, calm island in the midst of it. Watching Richard Burton's character fall in love with her made all the sense in the world.
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Updated On: 10/18/07 at 11:53 AM
A click for life.
mamie4 5/14/03
NYadgal
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#16re: Actress Deborah Kerr dies at age 86
Posted: 10/18/07 at 11:55am
I would have loved seeing her on stage, but I never had that pleasure.
From Reel Classics:
A very classy Scottish leading lady who arrived in Hollywood in 1947 and was nominated six times for Best Actress Oscars, yet never won, Deborah Kerr is the most-nominated leading actress never to win the Academy Award. She did receive an honorary statuette from the Academy in 1994 however, in recognition of her career achievement as "an artist of impeccable grace and beauty, a dedicated actress whose motion picture career has always stood for perfection, discipline and elegance." Despite her beauty, class and elegance however, this redhead was not above smudging her makeup, or even going without when the part required.
Deborah Kerr
"Two drifters off to see the world. There's such a lot of world to see. . ."
Updated On: 10/18/07 at 11:55 AM
NYadgal
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#17re: Actress Deborah Kerr dies at age 86
Posted: 10/18/07 at 11:58am"Tea and Sympathy" is another favorite. Her performance in that was sensitive and moving.
"Two drifters off to see the world. There's such a lot of world to see. . ."
Phyllis Rogers Stone
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#18re: Actress Deborah Kerr dies at age 86
Posted: 10/18/07 at 12:10pmA few months ago I caught the delightful Vacation from Marriage (alternately known as Perfect Strangers) on TMC. Even early in her career (it's from 1945) she had such a presence on screen.
Borstalboy
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#19re: Actress Deborah Kerr dies at age 86
Posted: 10/18/07 at 12:22pmDon't forget her turn in THE SUNDOWNERS and THE INNOCENTS. RIP...although frankly, I thought she died years ago.
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#20re: Actress Deborah Kerr dies at age 86
Posted: 10/18/07 at 12:35pmShe was one of my favorite actresses of all time. I've yet to have seen a bad performance from her.
#21re: Actress Deborah Kerr dies at age 86
Posted: 10/18/07 at 12:55pm
A great actress and great lady!
Other fine films:
1. THE CHALK GARDEN
2. THE GRASS IS GREENER
3. HEAVEN KNOWS, MR. ALLISON
4. SEPARATE TABLES
NIGHT OF THE IGUANA is a special film with an incredible soul in its center. Her scenes with Richard Burton and Ava Gardner are classes in acting at its peak.
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#22re: Actress Deborah Kerr dies at age 86
Posted: 10/18/07 at 12:59pmThat's really sad. May she rest in peace.
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#23re: Actress Deborah Kerr dies at age 86
Posted: 10/18/07 at 1:05pm
Every once in a while, a thread title makes me gasp.
This one really made me clutch my chest.
What a lovely woman. She brought joy to so many people and made such a name for herself with her elegant, and graceful presence.
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