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Yvonne DeCarlo dead at 84

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Yvonne DeCarlo dead at 84#1
Posted: 1/10/07 at 3:15pm
RIP

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Updated On: 1/10/07 at 03:15 PM
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re: Yvonne DeCarlo dead at 94#2
Posted: 1/10/07 at 3:17pm
and "I'm Still Sad She's no Longer Here"

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re: Yvonne DeCarlo dead at 94#2
Posted: 1/10/07 at 3:17pm
May she rest in peace.

By the way, the AP says she was 84, not 94.
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re: Yvonne DeCarlo dead at 94#4
Posted: 1/10/07 at 3:17pm
Oh my, that is so sad. What a loss.
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Posted: 1/10/07 at 3:18pm
re: Yvonne DeCarlo dead at 94
"Carson has combined his passion for helping children with his love for one of Cincinnati's favorite past times - cornhole - to create a unique and exciting event perfect for a corporate outing, entertaining clients or family fun."

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Posted: 1/10/07 at 3:18pm
typo. i changed it in the title -- sorry chitlins.
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re: Yvonne DeCarlo dead at 94#7
Posted: 1/10/07 at 3:20pm
Nooooooooooooo.

I'm so sad. Her "I'm Still Here" will forever remain a Broadway legend, and will forever be the best version of the song.
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re: Yvonne DeCarlo dead at 94#8
Posted: 1/10/07 at 3:29pm
Carlotta will still be here in our hearts and memories

May Yvonne rest in peace
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re: Yvonne DeCarlo dead at 94#9
Posted: 1/10/07 at 4:09pm
I've also thought of her as sooo divine and gorgeous since I was a kid. Even as a young boy, I knew I was gay when watching her on the Munsters and thinking she was gothically gorgeous. Those eyes are stunning. RIP Yvonne, you fabulous diva.
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re: Yvonne DeCarlo dead at 94#10
Posted: 1/10/07 at 4:16pm
Very sad. She was my favorite Carlotta too
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re: Yvonne DeCarlo dead at 94#11
Posted: 1/10/07 at 4:45pm
for me, she'll always be Still Here.
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re: Yvonne DeCarlo dead at 94#12
Posted: 1/10/07 at 4:54pm
oh, all my childhood memories of watching the Munsters on TBS just came flooding back. I remember the first time I found out she was Carlotta in Follies. Total shock. What a performer and what a loss.

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Posted: 1/10/07 at 5:56pm
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RIP Yvonne
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re: Yvonne DeCarlo dead at 84#14
Posted: 1/10/07 at 6:39pm
I remember her playing the role of Sue Smith in the Australian production (1972) of NO, NO, NANETTE, tap dancing up a storm in the I Want To Be Happy number. RIP Yvonne.
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re: Yvonne DeCarlo dead at 84#15
Posted: 1/10/07 at 6:54pm
What a gorgeous woman. And a fabulous actress.

She oozed class.

Rest in peace.
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re: Yvonne DeCarlo dead at 84#16
Posted: 1/10/07 at 7:34pm
RIP. She will most definitely be missed. My mom still remembers, as a teenager, seeing her in Follies!
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re: Yvonne DeCarlo dead at 84#17
Posted: 1/10/07 at 7:56pm
Seeing her in Follies 30 plus years ago singing "I'm Still Here" was a moment to remember & savor

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re: Yvonne DeCarlo dead at 84#18
Posted: 1/10/07 at 9:09pm
So sad to hear that. Now she's with "Herman" and Grandpa".

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re: Yvonne DeCarlo dead at 84#19
Posted: 1/10/07 at 9:25pm
Amazing woman.

Rest In Peace, Yvonne, you were remarkable.
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re: Yvonne DeCarlo dead at 84#20
Posted: 1/10/07 at 10:42pm
I second that.


I recommend Ted Chapin's book Everything Was Possible is anyone is interested in reading about Yvonne DeCarlo's time in Follies
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re: Yvonne DeCarlo dead at 84#21
Posted: 1/10/07 at 11:52pm
Rest now, my friend,
Rest now forever.
Sleep now the untroubled
Sleep of the angels ...


Of the original "Follies" cast, this means that only John McMartin, and Young Buddy, Young Sally, Young Ben and Young Phyllis are left, doesn't it? Of the main characters, I mean.
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re: Yvonne DeCarlo dead at 84#22
Posted: 1/12/07 at 1:25am
We always think of Carlotta as being absolutely ancient, but, in 1971, Miss DeCarlo (upon whose career Sondehim based the song) was only 49. What a life she had!
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