Legendary GREAT Comedian Red Buttons dies at 87

[RobAce]

Truly a titan among giants.....a man among men, and a great human being.

Red Buttons, the carrot-topped burlesque comedian who became a top star in early television and then in a dramatic role won the 1957 Oscar as supporting actor in "Sayonara," died Thursday. He was 87.

Buttons died of vascular disease at his home in the Century City area of Los Angeles, publicist Warren Cowan said. He had been ill for some time, and was with family members when he died, Cowan said.

With his eager manner and rapid-fire wit, Buttons excelled in every phase of show business, from the Borscht Belt of the 1930s to celebrity roasts in the 1990s.

Yahoo link.....
http://tv.yahoo.com/news/ap/20060713/115282770000.html

He was funny without being raunchy...a rareity found today.
I hope he keeps them laughing for all eternity.
Rest In Peace.

Rob

 

[isabeau]

o i thought he had died... oops on me... o btw the creek is receding...

 

[kered]

Sorry to see him leave. Not only am going to miss his quick wit but also his big screen performances like Hatari, Eight Weeks in a Balloon, and They Shoot Horses, Don't They? He was truly one of a kind.

 

[isabeau]

Sorry to see him leave. Not only am going to miss his quick wit but also his big screen performances like Hatari, Eight Weeks in a Balloon, and They Shoot Horses, Don't They? He was truly one of a kind.

ahh yes....also he played a clown...ok these clowns keep popping up in threads.. i just know i will have nightmares tonight.. didn't he play a clown in the movie...the greatest show on earth... he was also in the bridge over the river kwai.. i think it's spelled. oops i meant the bridges of toki ri....

 

[Bugman]

A very versitle actor and a true gentleman from what i have read about him.He will be missed.

 

[milagros317]

I'm old enough to remember him in his prime, he was a fine actor as well as a great comedian. Rest in peace, Red.

 

[venray]

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We lose another of the great ones.........RIP Red.....

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[DannyMc]

I enjoyed him in "The Poseidon Adventure" .........