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James "Scotty" Doohan Dies at 85
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.....wow...just...wow... I grew up on TOS... I actually have my Tivo still record eps and then check to see which eps are on... I actually watched Doohan's Next Gen ep a bit back.... and Encounter at Farpoint comes on pretty regularly too(caught that again recently).
From the CNN article:
When the series ended in 1969, Doohan found himself typecast as Montgomery Scott, the canny engineer with a burr in his voice. In 1973, he complained to his dentist, who advised him: "Jimmy, you're going to be Scotty long after you're dead. If I were you, I'd go with the flow."
"I took his advice," said Doohan, "and since then everything's been just lovely."
Lots of good memories... lots of em....
Oh and F U Star Trek.com for not having anything up yet.... get moving dammit!
From the CNN article:
When the series ended in 1969, Doohan found himself typecast as Montgomery Scott, the canny engineer with a burr in his voice. In 1973, he complained to his dentist, who advised him: "Jimmy, you're going to be Scotty long after you're dead. If I were you, I'd go with the flow."
"I took his advice," said Doohan, "and since then everything's been just lovely."
Lots of good memories... lots of em....
Oh and F U Star Trek.com for not having anything up yet.... get moving dammit!
Banjo Tango
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He was a good guy.
Instigator
Banned
In the movies and TNG, he never looked in shape. He seemed like those uncles who pass away well before their time. I'm surprised he was already 85. Good genes.
BigJonsson
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Beam him up god *rip*
JackFrost2012
Banned
sad, but a good guy.
Late Stage Marxist
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He was from my hometown.
fennec fox
ferrets ferrets ferrets ferrets FERRETS!!!
He was sick for ages beforehand. My favorite TOS character, I think.
MrAngryFace
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Leo Francis Bacon
August 29, 1931 - July 19, 2005
Funeral arrangements by
Marcotte Funeral Home & Chapel (Tecumseh)
73 years, on July 19, 2005 with his loving family by his side. Late of Tecumseh. Beloved husband of 50 years to Yvonne (nee St.Louis). Loving father of Marie, Francis, Phil and wife Heather, Joe and wife Giselle, Julie and husband Randy Lambier, Pauline, Monique and husband Eric Forshaw, Leo 'Butch' and wife Jody, Robert and wife Jacqueline, J.P. and girlfriend Erica Martin. Dear son of the late Armand and Emma (nee Jacques). Devoted Pepe of David, Jacquie and Jennie; Aron, Ryan and Lauren McKenzie; Brad and Chantelle; Keith, Laura, Jonathan and Randy; Cole Brunett; Alexandra, Maggie, Erica and Rose; Emma, Asha and Leo; Michelle and Robert; Jordan. Dear brother of Marie Anne Shanahan; Cecile and Fred Boutellier; Armand and Mina; Ernest and Alma; Marguerite and Brian Burke; and the late Rita Adam (Phil), Louise Caza (Gerry), and Paul (Pat) and will be remembered by many nieces and nephews. Leo was retired form Pillsbury and was a member of the Windsor Invitational Racing Pigeon Assoc. Visiting Thursday, from 2:00 to 5:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Parish prayers Thursday at 7:30 p.m. The Funeral will be held on Friday, July 22, 2005 at 10:30 a.m. from The Marcotte Funeral Home and Chapel, 12105 Tecumseh Road, Tecumseh (735-2830) to St. Anne Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Fr. Robert Couture and Fr. Larry Brunet will concelebrate. Interment at St. Anne Cemetery. As your expression of sympathy, a donation to the Essex Community Living Association would be appreciated. A tree will be planted in memory of Leo Bacon on the Marcotte Heritage Forest. A dedication service will be held on September 25, 2005. All are welcome. The family invites you to sign the Book of Condolence or to share a memoryy at www.obituariestoday.com.
Nanci Nunn
May 25, 1949 - July 14, 2005
Funeral arrangements by
Atlantic Funeral Home (Dartmouth)
NUNN, Nanci - Dartmouth, passed away suddenly at home. Born in Dartmouth, she was a daughter of James Moore, Halifax, and the late Charlotte (Mason) Moore. She is also survived and lovingly remembered by her husband, David; daughter, Becky MacKay, Halifax; sons, Ricky MacKay, Lake Echo; Christopher Nunn, Dartmouth; eight grandchildren; sisters, Connie Haley, Sackville; Yvonne Ball, British Columbia; brothers, Jimmy Moore, Alberta; Donny Moore, British Columbia; other relatives and friends. Nanci was a long-time member of the Goldwing Road Riders Association and served as the first female Chapter Director in Canada. Working with the association, she was active in volunteer service to her community. Arrangements are entrusted to Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main St., Dartmouth. A graveside service will be held on Friday, July 22, at 2 p.m. in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens, Dartmouth, Doug Beattie of the Christian Biker's Association officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. On-line condolences may be made at: www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com
August 29, 1931 - July 19, 2005
Funeral arrangements by
Marcotte Funeral Home & Chapel (Tecumseh)
73 years, on July 19, 2005 with his loving family by his side. Late of Tecumseh. Beloved husband of 50 years to Yvonne (nee St.Louis). Loving father of Marie, Francis, Phil and wife Heather, Joe and wife Giselle, Julie and husband Randy Lambier, Pauline, Monique and husband Eric Forshaw, Leo 'Butch' and wife Jody, Robert and wife Jacqueline, J.P. and girlfriend Erica Martin. Dear son of the late Armand and Emma (nee Jacques). Devoted Pepe of David, Jacquie and Jennie; Aron, Ryan and Lauren McKenzie; Brad and Chantelle; Keith, Laura, Jonathan and Randy; Cole Brunett; Alexandra, Maggie, Erica and Rose; Emma, Asha and Leo; Michelle and Robert; Jordan. Dear brother of Marie Anne Shanahan; Cecile and Fred Boutellier; Armand and Mina; Ernest and Alma; Marguerite and Brian Burke; and the late Rita Adam (Phil), Louise Caza (Gerry), and Paul (Pat) and will be remembered by many nieces and nephews. Leo was retired form Pillsbury and was a member of the Windsor Invitational Racing Pigeon Assoc. Visiting Thursday, from 2:00 to 5:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Parish prayers Thursday at 7:30 p.m. The Funeral will be held on Friday, July 22, 2005 at 10:30 a.m. from The Marcotte Funeral Home and Chapel, 12105 Tecumseh Road, Tecumseh (735-2830) to St. Anne Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Fr. Robert Couture and Fr. Larry Brunet will concelebrate. Interment at St. Anne Cemetery. As your expression of sympathy, a donation to the Essex Community Living Association would be appreciated. A tree will be planted in memory of Leo Bacon on the Marcotte Heritage Forest. A dedication service will be held on September 25, 2005. All are welcome. The family invites you to sign the Book of Condolence or to share a memoryy at www.obituariestoday.com.
Nanci Nunn
May 25, 1949 - July 14, 2005
Funeral arrangements by
Atlantic Funeral Home (Dartmouth)
NUNN, Nanci - Dartmouth, passed away suddenly at home. Born in Dartmouth, she was a daughter of James Moore, Halifax, and the late Charlotte (Mason) Moore. She is also survived and lovingly remembered by her husband, David; daughter, Becky MacKay, Halifax; sons, Ricky MacKay, Lake Echo; Christopher Nunn, Dartmouth; eight grandchildren; sisters, Connie Haley, Sackville; Yvonne Ball, British Columbia; brothers, Jimmy Moore, Alberta; Donny Moore, British Columbia; other relatives and friends. Nanci was a long-time member of the Goldwing Road Riders Association and served as the first female Chapter Director in Canada. Working with the association, she was active in volunteer service to her community. Arrangements are entrusted to Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main St., Dartmouth. A graveside service will be held on Friday, July 22, at 2 p.m. in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens, Dartmouth, Doug Beattie of the Christian Biker's Association officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. On-line condolences may be made at: www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com
Drinky Crow
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Noooooooooooooooooooooooo, Leo Francis Bacon! He was the best member of the Windsor Invitational Racing Pigeon Association!
don't you haters start mocking my grief
don't you haters start mocking my grief
MrAngryFace
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IM TROLLING YOU
Drinky Crow
Banned
why do you have to make light of this tragedy
aparisi2274
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it has to be said:
"Beam me up God"
I liked him. He made me laugh in Star Trek IV, when he didnt know what a mouse was, and he was talking into it, like a mic.
"Beam me up God"
I liked him. He made me laugh in Star Trek IV, when he didnt know what a mouse was, and he was talking into it, like a mic.
aparisi2274 said:
http://www.geocities.com/Area51/3253/regular/doohan_scotty_quotes_movie.html
You get the hello computer soundbite when you go to that page.
Kai Dracon
Writing a dinosaur space opera symphony
James' death was expected soon. Yes, he has been ill for some time, and earlier this year (I believe) made his official retirement appearance at a Star Trek event.
James Doohan and Nichole Nicholes will always be special in my eyes as genre actors. Unlike the often stormy relationship other Star Trek cast members had with their fame, Doohan and Nicholes always appeared to comprehend what was inspiring to people about the roles they played. In the case of 'Scotty', generations of engineers have looked to Montgomery Scott as the image of the never-say-die man with the wrench. No matter the problem, no matter how insurmountable, there's a way over, around, or through it. Or a really clever hack to achieve the same result.
James Doohan and Nichole Nicholes will always be special in my eyes as genre actors. Unlike the often stormy relationship other Star Trek cast members had with their fame, Doohan and Nicholes always appeared to comprehend what was inspiring to people about the roles they played. In the case of 'Scotty', generations of engineers have looked to Montgomery Scott as the image of the never-say-die man with the wrench. No matter the problem, no matter how insurmountable, there's a way over, around, or through it. Or a really clever hack to achieve the same result.
Escape Goat
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Hailing frequences closed, sir! you'll have to speak a little louder.
Escape Goat
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Most Star Trek actors ARE canadian :lol
Cerebral Palsy
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Beaten to it
Alright... this is where Paramount Pictures better wake up real, real soon...
This is two down from the original crew...
Here is what they need to do very quickly before Shatner and Nimoy are gone... they need to make a full-blown Star Trek movie with maybe all crews or The Next Generation and Kirk/Spock...
They should do something like The Return, maybe have Kirk reborn with Borg Technology and be a bad guy for part of the movie...
Or create a mirror universe movie with Spock and Kirk as the bad guys trying to re-claim some youth by destroying the "good" universe...
They could make a movie that will take in more $$$ than any other Trek movie... DAMN THEM!
This is two down from the original crew...
Here is what they need to do very quickly before Shatner and Nimoy are gone... they need to make a full-blown Star Trek movie with maybe all crews or The Next Generation and Kirk/Spock...
They should do something like The Return, maybe have Kirk reborn with Borg Technology and be a bad guy for part of the movie...
Or create a mirror universe movie with Spock and Kirk as the bad guys trying to re-claim some youth by destroying the "good" universe...
They could make a movie that will take in more $$$ than any other Trek movie... DAMN THEM!
Escape Goat
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Kirk died n Star Trek Generations
Excess Poo Flakes
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Or a movie called Picard VS Kirk VS Spock
Teh Hamburglar said:
I know he died... maybe have the Borg go to the mountain and resurrect him from the dead... have mirror Kirk/Spock show up and have "good" Spock join up with Picard and crew and go back to the Nexus and save Kirk again...
Remember, time does not exist in the Nexus??? Right??? Maybe they could go back into the Nexus and save him again????
Kung Fu Jedi
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Sad news indeed, even if it was expected. He's been battling illness for years now. Scotty was one of the past parts in TOS, if not the entire Star Trek Universe. He shall be missed.
Mr. Scott, the Word is given.
Scotty was one of the past parts in TOS, if not the entire Star Trek Universe. He shall be missed. Mr. Scott, the Word is given.
ManaByte said:
I know, I know... that is why I referenced his book the Return... film that... or something similar...
I didn't read any of his other books, but I think the "evil" Kirk came back too...
Have Q do something by bringing all captains together to save the universe... because always felt humans were going somewhere... but we had to wait...
Instigator
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BojTrek said:
Star Trek XII: So Very Tired
Escape Goat
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BojTrek said:
Star Trek books are canon? I didn't know that. Wow.
100Bullets
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RIP Scotty may you and McCoy be sharing some new stories right now.
JoshuaJSlone
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Nope.Teh Hamburglar said:
EDIT: So, for instance, various books have had different takes on what Scotty ended up doing in the 24th century.
Back To Mr. Doohan....
It's sad to hear of his passing. Some interesting facts I've learned today:
1) Last year, Doohan was given his own star on the Walk of Fame. In fact, here's a very touching video from all his family that was made just after they learned of him getting the star: family.mov.
2) The little girl in the above video is his 5 year old daughter. That's right, James Doohan fathered a daughter when he was 80 years old!
3) He was shot six times by Nazi's during WWII and was on the beach on D-Day.
4) He was only in one other television program, ironically another space show that aired a few years before Star Trek.
5) He was a talented voice actor and had several good accents. It was his suggestion to make Scotty Scottish.
6) But most important of all... from everything I've been reading today he was a great man who never, ever, ever gave any fan the cold shoulder, even though he was part of one of the biggest fandoms ever. He even once help save a suicidal fan by talking personally with him and urging him to hold on to life. They worked out a relationship where by Doohan would always check to see if the boy was at a convention and he always showed up. One year, the boy didn't show up and Doohan became very worried that he may have taken his life. But he later learned that in fact, the boy had turned his life around and even became an engineer!
That's pretty awesome.
It's sad to hear of his passing. Some interesting facts I've learned today:
1) Last year, Doohan was given his own star on the Walk of Fame. In fact, here's a very touching video from all his family that was made just after they learned of him getting the star: family.mov.
2) The little girl in the above video is his 5 year old daughter. That's right, James Doohan fathered a daughter when he was 80 years old!
3) He was shot six times by Nazi's during WWII and was on the beach on D-Day.
4) He was only in one other television program, ironically another space show that aired a few years before Star Trek.
5) He was a talented voice actor and had several good accents. It was his suggestion to make Scotty Scottish.
6) But most important of all... from everything I've been reading today he was a great man who never, ever, ever gave any fan the cold shoulder, even though he was part of one of the biggest fandoms ever. He even once help save a suicidal fan by talking personally with him and urging him to hold on to life. They worked out a relationship where by Doohan would always check to see if the boy was at a convention and he always showed up. One year, the boy didn't show up and Doohan became very worried that he may have taken his life. But he later learned that in fact, the boy had turned his life around and even became an engineer!
That's pretty awesome.
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