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Post by Deleted on Mar 24, 2016 19:14:09 GMT -5
From Earl Hamner's facebook site."I am very sorry to be the bearer of sad news. My father, Earl Hamner, passed away today at 12:20 PM Pacific time. Dad died peacefully in his sleep at Cedar Sinai Hospital. He was surrounded by family, and we were playing his favorite music, John Denver's Rocky Mountain Collection. Dad took his last breath half way through Ricky Mountain High. I am sure many of you know Dad was ill, but his amazing tenacity and fight masked how seriously ill he has been over the last year and a half. He was diagnosed with cancer in June of 2014, and had surgery performed in July on his 91st birthday. Unfortunately, the cancer had metastasized. The surgery was very invasive and when we went to see him in the ICU we were warned to prepare ourselves that it was uncertain he would make it through the night. I want to thank each and every one of you for your prayers, good wishes and kind thoughts - I can assure you that they sustained Dad and helped him to recover enough to proudly witness the final production of 'Earl Hamner: Storyteller', become the honored recipient of The Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum Humanitarian Award, and accept Media Heritage Founder's Award. There is not a doubt in my mind that he would not have made it this far without you -- and we had the good fortune to keep him in our lives a bit longer despite the odds against him. He never got enough of this great gift of life with which we have all been so deeply blessed -- and he hung on as tightly as anyone could with insatiable passion and wonder. My heart is broken as I say, "Goodnight, Dad!"" I am very saddened by this news. Earl Hamner 1923-2016.
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Post by cinlou on Mar 24, 2016 19:19:15 GMT -5
Saying Good night to Earl Hamner Jr. He was a good man who provided much joy to the world. I miss him.
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Post by e knight on Mar 24, 2016 19:38:10 GMT -5
He's the reason that we're all here.
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Post by fyrwyf on Mar 24, 2016 19:42:37 GMT -5
Saw this news on facebook. So sad to hear. Prayers for his family, friends and all his dear fans. Goodnight Mr. Hamner.
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Post by blueridgemountains on Mar 24, 2016 19:44:45 GMT -5
Goodnight Earl! R.I.P
BlueRidgeMountains
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Post by jrijr on Mar 24, 2016 19:47:35 GMT -5
What a life to have lived... to have been part of a time where family was so much more apprciated, where success was earned through hard work and determination, and where God and country were part of a dinner prayer.
He shared his gifts throughout his life. He was an example of a family man, a celebrity and a kind soul.
Good night, Earl. Enjoy the heavenly mountain air...
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Post by patriciaanne on Mar 24, 2016 19:59:43 GMT -5
There are no words. So sad. He has left a rich and wonderful legacy, but the world already seems a little lonelier without him.
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Post by Heather on Mar 24, 2016 20:06:11 GMT -5
I am so thankful to Carolyn for giving me the chance to meet this beautiful man in California and to everyone here for making me part of this family. Earl told me I was family and that's a gift I'll always treasure. Good night, Uncle Earl. <3 always.
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Post by carol on Mar 24, 2016 20:06:56 GMT -5
Good night Earl and thank you for giving us The Waltons.
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Post by Honeybee on Mar 24, 2016 20:12:40 GMT -5
I just saw it on Facebook. Sad to hear about the sad news. Good Night, Earl Hamner Jr.
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Post by Brenda on Mar 24, 2016 20:13:07 GMT -5
PatriciaAnne is right. There are no words. I tried to post a tribute to him on Facebook, but my words seemed so inadequate. I am so thankful I got to meet him on several occasions. He was a wonderful man, very talented, yet very humble. He will be missed by his family, his friends, and people all over the world whose lives he has touched over the years. Many prayers for his wife and children and other family members who are no doubt hurting tonight.
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Post by married2oldfool on Mar 24, 2016 20:15:33 GMT -5
I just heard the sad news about Mr. Hamner. We send our deepest condolences to his family, friends and fans all around the world. His compassionate, gentle soul and his unfathomable talent for writing will forever be in our warmest memories. May he rejoice in God's presence and may his family feel the love and prayers we send. *Photos: Blue Ridge Mountains, a young Earl Hamner photo posted in my hometown paper in TN
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Post by Kathy Lee on Mar 24, 2016 20:23:27 GMT -5
Such a sad day. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. The world just lost one of its brightest stars. Such a wonderful man. We will all miss him.
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Post by rabner59 on Mar 24, 2016 20:36:42 GMT -5
Very sad to hear what a incredible mind and incredible life.thank you for the memories.
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Post by dagmargermany on Mar 24, 2016 20:46:05 GMT -5
PatriciaAnne is right. There are no words. I tried to post a tribute to him on Facebook, but my words seemed so inadequate. I am so thankful I got to meet him on several occasions. He was a wonderful man, very talented, yet very humble. He will be missed by his family, his friends, and people all over the world whose lives he has touched over the years. Many prayers for his wife and children and other family members who are no doubt hurting tonight. You are so right, Brenda. I don´t know what to say. I am so sad and feel so sorry for his family. Goodnight Earl, it was an honor to have met you personally. These memories will always remain in my heart.
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