RIP Jim Bailey
RIP Jim Bailey
Auggie27
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/13/03
#1RIP Jim Bailey
Posted: 6/2/15 at 6:07am
The other board is reporting that iconic performer Jim Bailey has passed away. I cannot confirm it via mainstream media/traditional or on-line news outlets, and the source, Lucie Arnaz's FB page, doesn't seem verifiable. If anyone has news, including welcome info that this is not true, let us know.
#2Jim Bailey
Posted: 6/2/15 at 9:34am
I've seen several postings about it on Facebook but I can't find any corroboration.
Miranda3
Featured Actor Joined: 8/20/11
#2Jim Bailey
Posted: 6/2/15 at 9:41am
Wikipedia says that he passed away on May 30 due to complications from pneumonia.
Bluemoon
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/28/04
#3Jim Bailey
Posted: 6/2/15 at 9:45am
His personal website finally confirmed it.
"Heaven is getting a fabulous show tonight with standing room only! Rest in Peace Our Sweet Prince."
RIP. Quite a talented man.
Auggie27
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/13/03
#4Jim Bailey
Posted: 6/2/15 at 9:50am
Yes, "iconic" is tossed around, but he was one. Anyone who ever saw him live knows his performances were remarkable. He was an artist.
#5Jim Bailey
Posted: 6/2/15 at 10:27am
I have probably watched this a thousand times, wondering how wonderful it would have been like to see Judy do this song live.
Today, we watch it wondering how wonderful it would have been to watch Jim do it.
Rest in piece, beautiful and gifted "gender illusionist."
#6Jim Bailey
Posted: 6/2/15 at 10:29am
Oh no!!!
I grew up listening to Jim Bailey's records. There will never be another like him. Very very sad news.
FindingNamo
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/22/03
#7Jim Bailey
Posted: 6/2/15 at 10:31am
He really did seem to be immortal. I mean, he wasn't 13 on The Lucy Show! He seems to have been around forever and as if he'd always be around.
Huss417
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#9Jim Bailey
Posted: 6/2/15 at 11:54am
Sorry to hear this. I was fortunate enough over the years to see him perform several times.
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