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darthziggy
Isles fan for life		posted on 04-16-2002 @ 1:48 PM      
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quote:
April 16, 2002
Robert Urich, Emmy-Winning Actor, Dies at 55
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Filed at 6:45 a.m. ET


LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Robert Urich, an Emmy-winning actor best known for his starring roles in ``Soap'' and ``Spenser: For Hire,'' has died after battling cancer. He was 55.

Urich died Tuesday morning at a hospital in Thousand Oaks surrounded by family members and friends, publicist Cindy Guagenti said.

Urich announced in 1996 that he was suffering from synovial cell sarcoma, a rare cancer that attacks the body's joints. The cancer went into remission after he underwent chemotherapy, radiation treatments and two operations.

Urich earned his first television role in the 1973 comedy series ``Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice.'' He also appeared in the TV series ``S.W.A.T'' before being cast as Peter Campbell in ``Soap.''

One of Urich's most recognizable roles came as private detective Dan Tanna in ``Vega$.'' He later starred in another detective series ``Spenser: For Hire,'' which was based on Robert Parker's novels.

More recently, Urich appeared in ``The Lazarus Man,'' and the brief NBC sitcom ``Emeril.''

Born in Toronto, Ohio, Urich won a football scholarship at Florida State University. He later earned a master's degree in broadcast research and management from Michigan State University.

Urich briefly worked in Chicago as a radio sales agent and a television meteorologist. Burt Reynolds helped Urich land his first major role, co-starring as his younger brother in a stage production of ``The Rainmaker.''

Urich appeared in several television miniseries and cable specials. He won an Emmy for his narration of the cable documentary ``U-Boats: Terror on Our Shores.'' He also won a Cable ACE award as host of the National Geographic series ``On Assignment.''

Urich spent his latter years devoted to cancer research and education. He and his wife, Heather Menzies, established the Heather and Robert Urich Fund for Sarcoma Research at the University of Michigan to accelerate the pace of research into sarcoma.

He is survived by his wife; three children, Allison, Ryan and Emily; two brothers; a sister; and his mother.

A memorial service is scheduled for Friday in Los Angeles.



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STRIKE 3
(I'm a dick and I like to ruin people's plans) 		posted on 04-16-2002 @ 1:51 PM      
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Later, baldy...



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I think it all started with the Declaration of Independence -- the idea that we had the inalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. That pursuit is what took America from the revolution to the computer age in 200 years. But the progress has come at a price. The obvious being the people that were exploited to make it possible; the not so obvious being us, the first group of people that were given no obvious frontiers to conquer. We hear stories that about the good old days that don't seem to apply anymore. It's a generation gap that leaves us without role models. But the bright side is that without role models, there are no roles. Maybe that's what the 60s were all about -- getting rid of the roles. But what do we replace them with? Without any guidance, what do we replace them with? Without any guidance, the choices become overwhelming. Sometimes it just makes everything feel hopeless. So we destroy our bodies in the search of an ideal. Try to salvage relationships that don't work. We feel we must do something, instead of doing something that we feel. It is the prison of self-imposed momentum, and the sad part is that we get used to it. It reminds me of a song I heard the other day. It's called "The Going Nowhere Fast." But the people I have met here have shown me another side of Nowhere. They've pointed out the beautiful irony that stagnation makes it easy to stop and smell the roses, if we just let it. What would we be if we had nothing to rebel against? Well we could finally be ourselves, the first group of people who stopped looking for the answers long enough to appreciate the questions. And all we have to do is to make our own Declaration of Independence. We can embrace the right to life and liberty by simply realizing that happiness exists -- not to pursue, but to accept. After that the only challenge would be to make sure with the rest of our lives that we weren't just another fad. I don't know, it's an idea. What do you think?



JackDan1974
posted on 04-16-2002 @ 2:41 PM      
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Spencer is gone what is the world comming too. :(



AlterEgoManiac
posted on 04-16-2002 @ 2:49 PM      
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Uh huh. Yep. Uh huh. Yep.

Use all your well-learned politesse, or I'll lay your soul to waste.

If I ran for a public office, would you vote for me? Please? I'll give you a dollar.

goatweed
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Dragoon Battalion
My friends call me Weed 		posted on 04-16-2002 @ 2:50 PM      
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I guess those sonic toothbrushes he was pushing didn't quite work out for him.


The line between fantasy and reality is the same as that between sanity and insanity...which side of the line are you on?


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Tequila
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Why worry about the train if it never makes it around the tracks?? IrishAlkey wuz here!!!		posted on 04-16-2002 @ 5:33 PM      
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What took so long.


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rageparty
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I also have an imaginary girlfriend.		posted on 04-16-2002 @ 7:06 PM      
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Meh, Shit Happens...




2002 Crack Committee Objectives:


1. 94 Wins and NL East Title by the Mets this year


2. Hate the Braves with a passion


3. All 5 Starters have winning records this year


4. Mets win World Series!!!

Subzero316
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(© AntsInMyPants - 2002)
Seriously need to rethink my concept of "funny"
Alkey is my bitch! I'm havening a hard time fittening in.
It's official, I am seriously a complete and utter ass-tool, please anally rape me with a rusty 5 iron wraped in barbed wire.
I am the new Balloon Not. Be careful around me ladies, I don't use common sense.		posted on 04-16-2002 @ 11:47 PM      
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quote:
Shit Happens...

and Life Sucks


Master of the Cold....
goatweed
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Dragoon Battalion
My friends call me Weed 		posted on 04-16-2002 @ 11:57 PM      
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quote:
and Life Sucks
get a helmet.


The line between fantasy and reality is the same as that between sanity and insanity...which side of the line are you on?


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Bloody Anus
P.L.F.
Portugese Liberation Front- Liberating Status' everywhere from the Tyranny of Portugal
HYBRID THINKS I'M A GENIUS		posted on 04-17-2002 @ 12:02 AM      
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this news makes me feel just so indifferent




I think my mask of sanity              is about to slip


2002 Crack Committee Objectives:
1. 94 Wins and NL East Title by the Mets this year 2. Hate the Braves with a passion
3. All 5 Starters have winning records this year 4. Mets win World Series


theinsectsgotme
posted on 04-17-2002 @ 12:07 AM      
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Beat your wife Potvin, beat your wife.

Seriously, good luck in the playoffs. I forgot what that's like.


Bloody Anus
P.L.F.
Portugese Liberation Front- Liberating Status' everywhere from the Tyranny of Portugal
HYBRID THINKS I'M A GENIUS		posted on 04-17-2002 @ 12:14 AM      
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quote:
theinsectsgotme

they most certainly did...




I think my mask of sanity              is about to slip


2002 Crack Committee Objectives:
1. 94 Wins and NL East Title by the Mets this year 2. Hate the Braves with a passion
3. All 5 Starters have winning records this year 4. Mets win World Series


theinsectsgotme
posted on 04-17-2002 @ 12:18 AM      
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Blow me

MashedPotatohead
NIGGA PLEASE! All the bitches in here are crazy!		posted on 04-17-2002 @ 12:29 AM      
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At least he passed away with dignity, not getting coffee enemas.

First one to get this, I owe ya a beer next time I see ya

Subzero316
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Subama Bin Zero
(© AntsInMyPants - 2002)
Seriously need to rethink my concept of "funny"
Alkey is my bitch! I'm havening a hard time fittening in.
It's official, I am seriously a complete and utter ass-tool, please anally rape me with a rusty 5 iron wraped in barbed wire.
I am the new Balloon Not. Be careful around me ladies, I don't use common sense.		posted on 04-17-2002 @ 12:37 AM      
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quote:
get a helmet.

nah a glass of rum and coke will do just fine. but if your looking for one im sure norton will be happy to show his helmet for you.


Master of the Cold....
diceisgod
I ALWAYS LOSE.		posted on 04-17-2002 @ 12:46 AM      
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quote:
He is survived by his wife; three children, Allison, Ryan and Emily; two brothers; a sister; and his mother.

HA HA!!


Nobody fucks with Dice, Dice does the fuckin!

you know that it would be untrue you know that i would be a liar if i were to say to you i didn't set your house on fire but it's just the way i am you'll have to take it for a fact life can really burn you up when you're a pyromaniac if you love somebody better set them on fire i went to your house last night your dad called me the human torch got a little pissed at him so i burned down your front porch now i feel a little bad about pouring gas on your dad but you know it's hard to quit and besides he started it i just bought a brand new lighter and i cannot wait to use it with a can of kerosene it's lots of fun you can't refuse it oily rags are special things you know to me they're diamond rings maybe we can have some fun maybe we can burn someone if you love somebody better set them on fire if you love somebody why not set them on fire you know that it would be untrue you know that i would be a liar if i were to say to you i didn't set your dad on fire if you love somebody better set them on fire if you love somebody why not set them on fire if you love somebody better set them on fire if you love somebody why not set them on fire



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