Eddie Fisher dies aged 82
Written by admin on September 24, 2010 – 5:20 pm -| Eddie Fisher died on Wednesday at his home in Berkeley, California, from complications arising from hip surgery. He was 82.
Fisher was a huge star in the pre-rock ‘n’ roll 1950s, selling millions of records, including “Any Time”, “O My Papa!”, “Count Your Blessings” and “Wish You Were Here.” |
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Fisher will also be remembered for his high profile private life and in particular his marriages to Debbie Reynolds, Elizabeth Taylor and Connie Stevens. He was the father of Carrie Fisher, who played Princess Leia in the Star Wars movies.
Fisher’s family has released a statement saying:
| “Late last evening the world lost a true America icon. One of the greatest voices of the century passed away. He was loved and will be missed by his four children: Carrie, Todd, Joely, and Tricia Leigh as well as his six grandchildren. He was an extraordinary talent and a true mensch.” |
Here’s Eddie Fisher on his “Coke Time” television show in 1953 singing “Tell Me Why.”
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