Bob Hope died today at 100.

Unfortunately, it had to happen sometime. Rest in peace, Bob. You surely made the most of your time.

Just heard on the news


He was a true legend. He will be remembered for many things but the effort he put into entertaining the troops overseas will be foremost in my mind

R.I.P

just a quote from his happy birthday thread on 29 may when he turned 100

Fair point MagiK

I was to busy having a prod about Bob being British to take my hat of to his contribution to armed forces overseas. In a time when the entertainment industry is to *cool* to do such things or to *politically correct* to be seen supporting the troops he should be congratulated on his life long commitment to relaxing and unwinding the US forces from WW2 to the gulf war#1.


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100 years old. That's quite an achievement in that business.

R.I.P

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A respectable age. It had to happen sometime.

:( I remember when I lived in Louisville, KY when I was 12-14 and went to the Hursborne Country club golf tourny, and I met him! That was so cool... [img]smile.gif[/img]

He was a great and funny man, and lived a long, great life. I always watched his Christmas show every year when I was young, too.

Ziroc, that is funny because I have a friend whose brother worked as a bell-hop in an exclusive hotel when he was in college. Bob Hope was staying there when he was in town for a golf tournament. He said that Bob Hope was the nicest, friendliest, most unassuming man you could meet. He said he was so appreciative of anything you did for him. He was a great man.

Hail to Bob Hope, a friend to us all. He was one person I respected a great deal. RIP Bob [img]smile.gif[/img]

The man was a real class act. You'd be surprised how many celebs are going to see the troops. The press just doesn't talk about it.

R.I.P. He was a great man, but it had to happen sooner or later, I guess. His accomplishments were overwhelming.

Despite having seen a short career overview last night, I don't think I can really grasp the notion of the impact and the influence he had on the American people, but may he rest in peace nonetheless.

[ 07-29-2003, 05:34 AM: Message edited by: Grojlach ]

Here's one impact: making the day's news comedy. Jay Leno, Johnny Carson, David Letterman, Conan O'Brien all owe the monologue portion of their show to his innovation. In his day, he was the sharpest of cutting edge. He was a transplanted Britt in case you didn't know. He was one of the last remaining links between Hollywood and old Vaudeville, where the entertainer did everything from comedy to singing to dancing.

Flags will be flown at half-mast on the day he is buried. As he entertained troops during every war from WWII to 1991 Gulf War, this is most appropriate.

He is a good hearted being who had done wonderful stuff while on earth. Super job, Mr Bob Hope! See you again in another life. [img]smile.gif[/img]

Not only was he an exceptional man, he proves that laughter is the best medicine. He made good medicine all the way to the ripe age of 100. I will truely miss him. There will be no one else that will ever be able to replace him.
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Truly a sad day, i grew up lovin Bob and being proud to share the same birthday, respect to the max....

wonder if ill make it to 100 ... hehe wonder if ill make it to 30 ;)