50s pop singer Eddie Fisher dies at age 82 ( Archived) (12)

Sep 24, 2010 1:49 AM CST 50s pop singer Eddie Fisher dies at age 82
Anyone still remembering him?

By RAQUEL MARIA DILLON, Associated Press Writer Raquel Maria Dillon, Associated Press Writer – 2 hrs 7 mins ago

LOS ANGELES – Eddie Fisher, whose huge fame as a pop singer was overshadowed by scandals ending his marriages to Debbie Reynolds and Elizabeth Taylor, has died. He was 82.

His daughter, Tricia Leigh Fisher of Los Angeles, told The Associated Press that Fisher died Wednesday night at his home in Berkeley of complications from hip surgery.

"Late last evening the world lost a true America icon," Fisher's family said in a statement released by publicist British Reece. "One of the greatest voices of the century passed away. He was an extraordinary talent and a true mensch."

The death was first reported by Hollywood website deadline.com.

Fisher's clear dramatic singing voice brought him a devoted following of teenage girls in the early 1950s. He sold millions of records with 32 hit songs including "Thinking of You," "Any Time," "Oh, My Pa-pa," "I'm Yours," "Wish You Were Here," "Lady of Spain" and "Count Your Blessings."

His fame was enhanced by his 1955 marriage to movie darling Debbie Reynolds — they were touted as "America's favorite couple" — and the birth of two children.....





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Sep 24, 2010 2:49 AM CST 50s pop singer Eddie Fisher dies at age 82
Amity
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sad flower
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Sep 24, 2010 4:38 AM CST 50s pop singer Eddie Fisher dies at age 82
Christmas1
Christmas1Christmas1Peterborough, Ontario Canada31 Threads 2,419 Posts
I remember his name...a little too young for his songs. Debbie Reynolds from movies and of course the beautiful Liz Taylor for her violet eyes.
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Sep 24, 2010 5:02 AM CST 50s pop singer Eddie Fisher dies at age 82
musicfreak
musicfreakmusicfreakParadise City, British Columbia Canada20 Threads 1 Polls 670 Posts
What the ? roll eyes roll eyes

I don't know too much about him but I know he is an icon. sad flower
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Sep 24, 2010 5:05 AM CST 50s pop singer Eddie Fisher dies at age 82
musicfreak: What the ?

I don't know too much about him but I know he is an icon.
thumbs up Definitely!
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Sep 25, 2010 9:36 AM CST 50s pop singer Eddie Fisher dies at age 82


Eddie Fisher: His Life and Times
He would go on to sell millions of records, star in his own TV show, marry actresses Debbie Reynolds and Elizabeth Taylor and Connie Stevens (and divorce all three), and have his name on two stars on Hollywood's Walk of Fameapplause
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Sep 25, 2010 3:14 PM CST 50s pop singer Eddie Fisher dies at age 82
Swissblueeyes
SwissblueeyesSwissblueeyesa lake, Michigan USA13 Threads 3,371 Posts
Conrad73: http://www.life.com/image/3203212/in-gallery/49271/eddie-fisher-life-and-times

Eddie Fisher: His Life and Times
He would go on to sell millions of records, star in his own TV show, marry actresses Debbie Reynolds and Elizabeth Taylor and Connie Stevens (and divorce all three), and have his name on two stars on Hollywood's Walk of Fame
Good thread Conrad..Seems like Liz is outliving all her ex's..She had like 10 of them didnt she? laugh
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Sep 25, 2010 3:28 PM CST 50s pop singer Eddie Fisher dies at age 82
Swissblueeyes: Good thread Conrad..Seems like Liz is outliving all her ex's..She had like 10 of them didn't she?
She sure had a "Few" of them!grin
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Sep 25, 2010 3:31 PM CST 50s pop singer Eddie Fisher dies at age 82
Swissblueeyes
SwissblueeyesSwissblueeyesa lake, Michigan USA13 Threads 3,371 Posts
Conrad73: She sure had a "Few" of them!
laugh laugh
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Sep 26, 2010 10:00 AM CST 50s pop singer Eddie Fisher dies at age 82
lifeisadream
lifeisadreamlifeisadreamMexi Go, Mexico State Mexico156 Threads 20 Polls 16,713 Posts
Conrad73: Anyone still remembering him?

By RAQUEL MARIA DILLON, Associated Press Writer Raquel Maria Dillon, Associated Press Writer – 2 hrs 7 mins ago

LOS ANGELES – Eddie Fisher, whose huge fame as a pop singer was overshadowed by scandals ending his marriages to Debbie Reynolds and Elizabeth Taylor, has died. He was 82.

His daughter, Tricia Leigh Fisher of Los Angeles, told The Associated Press that Fisher died Wednesday night at his home in Berkeley of complications from hip surgery.

"Late last evening the world lost a true America icon," Fisher's family said in a statement released by publicist British Reece. "One of the greatest voices of the century passed away. He was an extraordinary talent and a true mensch."

The death was first reported by Hollywood website deadline.com.

Fisher's clear dramatic singing voice brought him a devoted following of teenage girls in the early 1950s. He sold millions of records with 32 hit songs including "Thinking of You," "Any Time," "Oh, My Pa-pa," "I'm Yours," "Wish You Were Here," "Lady of Spain" and "Count Your Blessings."

His fame was enhanced by his 1955 marriage to movie darling Debbie Reynolds — they were touted as "America's favorite couple" — and the birth of two children.....




some postings have vanished! some of mine included angel
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Sep 26, 2010 10:02 AM CST 50s pop singer Eddie Fisher dies at age 82
FreddyFudpucker
FreddyFudpuckerFreddyFudpuckerObamaville, Indiana USA10,179 Posts
He's still dead. moping
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Wow_Factor
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lifeisadream: some postings have vanished! some of mine included


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sad flower RIP Eddie
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