The Showbuzz is reporting that actor Jack Palance has died at the age of 85 of natural causes. He was proably best known for his work in "City Slickers" and his acceptance speech when he won an Oscar for best supporting actor. He delighted viewers of the 1992 Academy Awards by dropping to the stage and performing one-armed push-ups to demonstrate his physical prowess
Also, TMZ brings us the sad news that R&B singer Gerald Levert has died at his home in Newbury, Ohio, according to his record label Atlantic Records. His family tells local news sources that it appears Levert died in his sleep, possibly of a heart attack. He was 40 years old.
Our thoughts go out to both of their families.
Draya
My friend Eileen met Jack Palance at a hardware store in Hazleton, PA ten years ago.
He had a home there for a long time. I think he grew up there.
Anyway, She said he was the nicest guy. Just a regular guy. She said it was cute, because people were doing the sideways look at him, trying NOT to stare at him, even though everybody in the store knew exactly who he was. So Eileen just looks at him and says "Wpw, you're Jack Palance!You're such a great actor! I love your movies."
She said he his face lit up, and he was so gracious and nice. And TALL. Tho' Eileen is rather on the petite side. People were goggling at him at this point, because, hell, it's Jack Palance!
And off he went, with his 2 gallons of paint. Had a busy day ahead of redecorating ahead of him!