Sad News, The Death Of And Icon

[orion59]

Posted: 1/20/05 at 12:44pm

This is terribly sad news. This man was always my very favorite actor. I loved his work and am so saddened by this. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. I feel depressed.

Gumbo Dies at Age 70

Gumbo, best known for his work in the 1950's animated The Gumby Show, died early Thursday morning, January 20, at his home in Glendale, CA. Mr. Gumbo died of heart failure. He is best known as the proper, straight laced father of Gumby, a star of 1950's television.

Gumbo passed away peacefully in the presence of his family. His Gumby was quoted as saying "He was a great man, a true role model who will always be remembered for his sage advice. One of my fondest memories of him will always be the time he traveled to the moon to save me when I had been taken there by the Blockheads."

Gumbo leaves behind his son, Gumby and wife, Gumba. He will be laid to rest after a private funeral to be held on Monday.

[SonofMammaMiaSam]

Posted: 1/20/05 at 12:53pm

Oh no, not Gumby! I loved him; he was so twisted.
What will Pokey do?

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 1/20/05 at 12:54pm

Our first green idol. *sigh*

[orion59]

Posted: 1/20/05 at 12:54pm

Gumby is fine. It's his father, Gumbo, that passed away.

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 1/20/05 at 12:56pm

Oh. Well who the hell cares then?!

[orion59]

Posted: 1/20/05 at 1:27pm

tributes have pouring in from across the country. These are a few of teh celebrity recations to the news that I found online.

"I'm sure he's with the angels wrapped in the arms of God." - Davey

"That's so sad Daaaveeey" - Goliath

"OHHH NOOO!!!" Mr Bill

"After they made Gumbo, they broke the mold." Play-Doh Boy

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 1/20/05 at 1:30pm

"He musta made a wrong toin at Albequoique." Bugs Bunny

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 1/20/05 at 1:42pm

Poor Gumby. Without a father...

[SonofMammaMiaSam]

Posted: 1/20/05 at 1:45pm

"Throw him into a pot with some crawfish ... BAM" Emeril

[WOSQ]

Posted: 1/20/05 at 1:53pm

I slept with Gumbo.

Not bad.

[orion59]

Posted: 1/20/05 at 2:12pm

I'm really shocked by the cold hearted responses to this news. A clay man has died. Have some respect. This is nothing to joke about.

Where are the "thoughts and prayers" for his family?
Where are the sad faces ?
Where are the people who "have always loved Gumbo and was his biggest fan"?

It's called compassion, people, get some.

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 1/20/05 at 2:13pm

I'm sorry, I'm still in mourning for Idina's cracked rib. I can only grieve one tragedy at a time.

[WOSQ]

Posted: 1/20/05 at 2:23pm

The only "clay" man I know of is Clay Aiken.

I never slept with him.

I have standards.

[orion59]

Posted: 1/20/05 at 2:31pm

What do you mean "standards"? Clay is adorable. Of course, I've always been attracted to tall, skinny, goofy looking guys especially with ones with big ears.

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 1/20/05 at 2:33pm

Let's all take a moment to remember what Clay looked like PRE-AI makeover. *shudders*

[sabrelady]

Posted: 1/20/05 at 11:21pm

"I'm GUMBY DAMMIT!!" least we forget.

[Ellie3]

Posted: 1/20/05 at 11:26pm

Let's all take a moment to remember what Clay looks like POST-AI makeover. *shudders*

[millie_dillmount]

Posted: 1/21/05 at 12:23am

I have one of the Gumby bendable toys. What was the horse's name?

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 1/21/05 at 12:24am

Pokey!