Sad News - Mollie Sugden Dies

[jakob1978]

BBC News reporting it -

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/8129617.stm

[minki]

I just caught the e-mail from the BBC...wow. I'm beyond words. :(

Another article:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1196886/Actress-Mollie-Sugden-dies-86.html

[Squirrelette]

Such sad news.

Teacups up for Mollie. You'll be missed.

[Peanut]

This is such sad news. So soon after Wendy. I am gutted. Bless you and thank you for all the laughs you gave us. :(:(

[cpl.er...Capt. Joe]

It is a sad day when you have to use the word "Tragic" in connection with such a great Comedic Actress!

What a fine lady she was and will always be in my memory!

[cpl.er...Capt. Joe]

And to think this morning Bionic Grainger and I were just discussing a Paper Slocumbe that we would send to her after it's travels.:(

[missmacinthorpe]

This is such sad news. :(

[larsen525]

I just came across the news on the BBC website. Very sad news indeed. I can't say any more at this point. :(

- Erik

[minki]

A lot of these have similar content but here they are:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/culture-obituaries/tv-radio-obituaries/5713979/Mollie-Sugden.html

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ukpress/article/ALeqM5hYujHKaqlkyCxBOdjKKBixOgkiDw

http://www.teletext.co.uk/regionalnews/yorkshire/38d2faac9aa981b70ae037c3e45a04d8/TV+star+Sugden+dies+aged+86.aspx

Somewhere here, I still have the thank-you note that she once sent me--she wrote such a lovely message. I hope I can find it.

[Tinkerbell]

I'm sad to hear this :(
I didn't know she was ill.

[blakey]

Put me in a foul mood now - really sad to hear this :(
RIP Mrs Slocombe :(

[MissRnR]

Unbelieveable. She deserves just as much credit as MJ has been given! Shame that won't happen.

Fantastic comedic actress. The acting community has suffered a great loss.

R.I.P Mollie

[Carrie Anne]

This is such sad news :(

RIP Mollie. We'll miss you :cry::cry:

[Red Shadow]

Sad news indeed. I'm sure I speak for everyone here when I say "thank you" to Mollie for bringing us so many laughs.

[mrsslocombe]

Wow, I didn't know.

I loved Mrs. Slocombe.

She was such a great actress.

Rest in Peace Molly

[John Inman Fan]

Very sad-I'm just stunned since I was still recovering from the death of Wendy. Not something I expected this soon. :(

In her memory, I've added a tribute and a section for fans to leave a note for her family on her page.

Marlies

[GillianP]

Newbie here - in fact I joined so that I could say how sorry I am about Mollie. I loved AYBS as a child - it narrowly beat Sykes, Porridge and Dick Emery to the number 1 spot in our house. This so soon after Wendy is a great shame - they simply don't make comedy stars like they did. RIP Mollie and thanks for making me laugh.

[Evey]

So sad, I was actually watching AYBS? when I heard.
My thoughts and prayers are with Mollie's family and friends.

[Dean]

Very sad - but a long life well lived.

[Queen Pudding]

My heart is broken:(...... Thank you for making me laugh....Rest in Peace Mollie. You will be missed....That is all I can say right now....

[Lucas The Tucas]

:cry::slocombehair: Very Sad News Indeed !


:lucas01:

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Totally sad at this time. Rach sent me a text to alert me. Was just watching "The Erotic Dreams" when I was going for my shower.
Not many of our cast left is there ? First Wendy this year and now Mollie.

Rest in peace Mollie. You may have passed but the smiles you gave to millions will last forever.

[blakey]

Its only really Frank, Trev and Nicolas now...
Poor Frank cant have long left as he is about 85 now too :(

[archdelux]

This is very sad news my thoughts and prayers go out to all the family, friends, and fans of Mollie Sugden she was a fantastic and funny actress she brought alot of laughs into the world. Mollie Sugden will definitely be missed may she R.I.P.

[Cat_Lover]

Such awful news to wake up to this morning. :(

[DebLovesJohnInman]

This is so sad.:(
RIP Mollie.

[tjmooney]

Rest in peace, Mollie. :(

Here's to one of the funniest women ever to grace the television screen.

:beerchug::slocombe:

:water:

[cpl.er...Capt. Joe]

:angel:I've tried for hours to think of better words to leave as a tribute, but I can't come up with any.

This bad news is sinking in slowly. ...and sinking and sinking and sinking.

We'll never forget you Mollie... and we are unanimous in that!:grouphug:

[cpl.er...Capt. Joe]

RIP Tweets on Twitter about Mollie's passing are running a few hundreds per hour.

Most are very complimentary, and many are recalling her many different performances throughout her career.

[Xymers]

:cry: Say it ain't so.
She will be greatly missed.

[Bionic Grainger]

My friend in England sent me an email to let me know. She knows how much my family loves AYBS? I must admit the news has hit me hard. The world is a very sad place today. I am so glad that her boys were with her at the end.

RIP Mollie - We will miss you and think of you often.

[John Inman Fan]

Its only really Frank, Trev and Nicolas now...
Poor Frank cant have long left as he is about 85 now too :(

FYI-Frank is actually 88 now since he was born in January 1921.

Marlies

[Mr Ernest Grainger]

"Its only really Frank, Trev and Nicolas now..."

That's what I was thinking (who was left?)

Sad.

EG

[Diana Yarswick]

I'll never forget the evening I spent with Mollie at WGBH in Boston. She was a lovely person.

[cpl.er...Capt. Joe]

I'm starting to enter the anger stage of grief... How in the world was she never given a title by the Queen?:curses:

I need a gin. No two gin.

[Agent4711]

So very sad...and so very hard to believe she's gone. Rest in peace, Mollie.

[dazzlestar14]

My brother told me about this earlier on. I got choked up just hearing about it. When he told me, I had a flashback to like 14 years ago when I first saw this actress with neon pink hair who made me laugh. Thank you Mollie, for your years of entertainment and laughter in our hearts. R.I.P Mollie

[sirrichard]

This is so sad, I wish I could turn back time.

[Dean]

this is very nice

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_mcTcWlX3I

[minki]

My brother told me about this earlier on. I got choked up just hearing about it. When he told me, I had a flashback to like 14 years ago when I first saw this actress with neon pink hair who made me laugh. Thank you Mollie, for your years of entertainment and laughter in our hearts. R.I.P Mollie

If it wasn't for the "neon pink haired lady" I never would have watched the show.

:slocombehair:

[sonosun]

It took me all day to get back on the board just to say RIP Mollie.

[Oh, That DOES Suit Madam!]

She will be missed.

And I am unanimous in that.

[chrishanson70]

One by one the old order changes, and our greats are lost.

Mollie, we all will truly miss you, but you left your mark upon the world by bringing the greatest gift of all: laughter.

To quote the late Bennett Cerf,
"A person who can bring the spirit of laughter into a room is indeed blessed."

[Eva]

Wow, this was so unexpected :(. Mollie was a fantastic actress. I'd just finished watching a Slocombe heavy episode of AYBS? when I heard this, now I'm in shock.

RIP Mollie :(.

[Captain Peacock's Carnation]

Thanks to Mollie for all the laughs. May she rest in peace and may she be laughing eternally now reunited with John and Wendy.

[Dear_Sexy_Knickers]

Well...I just can't think of what to say at the moment. I'm just really horribly sad now. I didn't even find out about Wendy's passing until a couple/few weeks ago, and now Mollie? :( :cry:

I hadn't even visited these boards since last year, then a couple of days ago I decided to drop in, and I came back tonight and was hit with the sad news, otherwise I probably wouldn't have found out about Mollie for a long time too. I almost wish I hadn't. :(

The only thing I can do now is hope that somewhere Old Grainger really is fitting John, Wendy and Mollie for those wings and telling them they'll ride up with wear.

:(

[Miss Humphries]

It is truly a dark day indeed. I can't believe I am just finding out now.... I have not seen anything about this in American media...

I'll miss you Mollie, you always make me laugh.

[Peanut]

There has been nothing here either. I just spotted a little mention on line. She deserves far more than that.

[Eva]

There's barely anything about her in the media here also, there is one little article, but it looks like it was written by somebody who had only read about the show. It also spells Slocombe as 'Slowcombe'.

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

It is truly a dark day indeed. I can't believe I am just finding out now.... I have not seen anything about this in American media...



That's because everyone seems to be infatuated with the "Jackson Freak Show" these days. I think the President could pass away and it would go unnoticed.

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Here's a list of ones I've found .....

http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/search?p=Mollie%20Sugden&ei=UTF-8

[Sienna]

I just don't know what to say right now. :(

[Wandering Ranger]

well, another star will shine ever brighter in heaven tonight. Rest in Peace Molly, it is now that I regret never having met you.

[amy2005]

I only just found out about this earlier this morning, and even then, I found out by accident... I was on the digital spy website (which was still flooded with michael jackson stories), and I just happened to look down the page for other news, and that's when I saw it. I was so shocked, as with Wendy and John, I saw it on the news or in newspapers. With this, I had no idea...

[Mr Theobold]

Thanks for the laughter Mollie

[cpl.er...Capt. Joe]

Bobby Llewelyn - Kryten of Red Dwarf - remembered Mollie on his tweets this morning.
http://s3.amazonaws.com/twitter_production/profile_images/290169305/twitgreen_normal.jpg (http://twitter.com/bobbyllew)bobbyllew (http://twitter.com/bobbyllew)RT @gavlp (http://twitter.com/gavlp): @bobbyllew (http://twitter.com/bobbyllew) Please mention #MrsSlocombesPussy (http://twitter.com/search?q=%23MrsSlocombesPussy) in honour of dear Molly Sugden who has sadly passed away. Me: Very sad to hear that

[cpl.er...Capt. Joe]

Nice comment there:
http://s3.amazonaws.com/twitter_production/profile_images/270527491/twavatar-greenborder_normal.jpg (http://twitter.com/jbrotherlove) jbrotherlove (http://twitter.com/jbrotherlove): R.I.P. Mrs Slocumbe. Those wings will ride up with wear: http://bit.ly/GHLR8 (http://bit.ly/GHLR8) & http://bit.ly/10bCmJ (http://bit.ly/10bCmJ) (via @Broadus (http://twitter.com/Broadus))

[IndianaChad]

Terrible news indeed. I was just thinking the other night how she was still going along and wondering how she was doing. So sad to her of her passing. We seem to be losing a lot of celebrities here within the past two weeks. Rest in Peace Mollie, you provided me with many laughs and I'm sure you will do so for the rest of my life. Ms. Brahms will have to move over and make room for the senior sales lady at the "Knickers and Knockers" counter in heaven.

[John Inman Fan]

There's barely anything about her in the media here also, there is one little article, but it looks like it was written by somebody who had only read about the show. It also spells Slocombe as 'Slowcombe'.

Here's one:

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/07/02/2614485.htm?section=world

and some more:
http://www.theage.com.au/lifestyle/people/are-you-being-served-star-dies-20090702-d5mq.html

http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,25721632-5012980,00.html

http://www.smh.com.au/news/entertainment/tv--radio/stars-of-70s-tv-depart-the-stage/2009/07/02/1246127630990.html

[John Inman Fan]

That's because everyone seems to be infatuated with the "Jackson Freak Show" these days. I think the President could pass away and it would go unnoticed.

I found one here:

http://www.13wham.com/news/local/story/Karl-Malden-Dead-at-97-Mollie-Sugden-Dead-at-86/iNw7qqfWVU-HgBpCHVemPQ.cspx

[John Inman Fan]

The only thing I can do now is hope that somewhere Old Grainger really is fitting John, Wendy and Mollie for those wings and telling them they'll ride up with wear.

:(

Nicely said. :)

Marlies

[John Inman Fan]

http://www.reuters.com/article/peopleNews/idUSTRE5611LD20090702

http://icscotland.icnetwork.co.uk/news/uk/tm_headline=comedy-actress-mollie-sugden-dies&method=full&objectid=24055452&siteid=50141-name_page.html

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/top-stories/2009/07/02/sitcom-legend-mollie-dies-86-115875-21488078/

One with a video clip:

http://itn.co.uk/abbc64522a3570093cabacb0a73ee956.html

[Melchett]

Wow, only found about this a few minutes ago. Still in shock. But as others have said, she is now reunited with some life-long friends.

[Melchett]

If you go to Yahoo News (in the US) right now and look at their most popular news stories, Mollie is #2.

[cjzr2]

So sad to hear of Mollie's passing! Its hard to believe so many are gone now! :(

[Peanut]

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The only thing I can do now is hope that somewhere Old Grainger really is fitting John, Wendy and Mollie for those wings and telling them they'll ride up with wear.
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What a lovely thought:yes:

[Catherine]

Just read about this sad news...I knew in my heart of hearts it had to happen sooner or later, considering Mollie's age and seeing her in a wheel chair at the funeral of Wendy Richard. But I was always hoping it would be later, and still later. What a loss to everybody who loved Mollie and we were among the millions who will always love her....and always miss her.

[Assistant 134]

RIP Mollie. I will always treasure your kind letter you sent me. You will be missed.

[Sir Humphries]

Just read about this sad news...I knew in my heart of hearts it had to happen sooner or later, considering Mollie's age and seeing her in a wheel chair at the funeral of Wendy Richard. But I was always hoping it would be later, and still later. What a loss to everybody who loved Mollie and we were among the millions who will always love her....and always miss her.

She was in a wheelchair? I hadn't even heard about that.

The media doesn't take the time these days to report on how older actors and actresses are doing. You never seem to hear anything until they suddenly pass away.

I am in shock right now and deeply saddened, but I had something of a premonition that it was about to happen.

[The Green Man]

Rest in Peace Mrs. Sugden.

She was one of my favorite characters: incredible talent.

[Lady Stableforth]

God Bless you Ms. Sugden, i hope you and ms. richard are having a nice chat!
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[missmacinthorpe]

Her NY Times obituary:

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/03/arts/television/03sugden.html?_r=1&ref=obituaries

[Lucas The Tucas]

Very Nice !

Thanks, Miss Mac ! :)

:lucas01:


Ps ..... I haven't seen anything even that she passed away, in the houston paper. :(

[Lmsbartow]

I was deeply saddened to hear that Mollie had passed away. The article from BBC was a lovely tribute.

[RLNYNY]

Was so distressed to read about Mollie Sudgen's passing. I watch AYBS every chance I get and it is as funny today as when it was first filmed. She will be greatly missed ..... and I am unanamous in that.:(

[Queen Pudding]

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The only thing I can do now is hope that somewhere Old Grainger really is fitting John, Wendy and Mollie for those wings and telling them they'll ride up with wear.

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What a lovely thought:yes:


I agree!!!

[Very Young Mr Grace]

I can't believe I missed this! OMG......I've been posting as usual and didn't even notice until today.

R.I.P. Mollie. God bless.

[Goldie]

I only just heard yesterday. How very sad. :( .. R.I.P. Mollie.

Thanks, Greg, for the text and thanks, Lucas, for the phone call letting me know.

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Her NY Times obituary:

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/03/arts/television/03sugden.html?_r=1&ref=obituaries

It's nice to know she was remembered here in the states like this.
Thanks for that Miss Emily !!

[clockworkgirl21]

This just hasn't been a good week, has it?

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

No ....

[Bored Okie]

R.I.P. Mollie. :(

[minki]

http://manxradio.com/newsread.aspx?id=37050

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Very nice find there Minki Moo !!

[LoveAYBSForever]

makes me so sad. these people are like family... you watch them everyday and sometimes make us laugh when life is so hard. its again so sad to see such talented and wonderful people pass away. :(

[Assistant 134]

I come across a poem I write I wrote about my grandma's death. The last few lines are I think, fitting for Mollie, Wendy and John, also....

An Angel You Were.....An Angel You Are

by Rachael Story

....You have left me, no reason as
To why

To heaven you've gone, an Angel
You were, an Angel you are

Sickness no more, have you to bare
God has taken you, to live with Thee there

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

That's a very beautiful poem Rach. Thanks for sharing that.

[Tim]

Five days later I find out. Had a not so good weekend, so it's just as well. I posted something a while back...carefully chosen words about Mollie's finesse with mannerisms, gestures, eye movement and hand placement, to say nothing of her expressive vocal skills.

An absolute gem.

For Wendy, I said that heaven just got noticeably brighter, or something like that. For Molly, I could say the same, but need to say something original, and it is hard to think. Several stars shine due to their talent and excellence, but only a few have that special lustre that makes them so endearing. "Well done! Brava! (applause)" What a beautiful life she lived!

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

That was so true Tim.

[Melchett]

Her NY Times obituary:

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/03/arts/television/03sugden.html?_r=1&ref=obituaries

And only now do we discover that her real first name was Mary, just like her character's.

[offthefloor]

I cannot believe it. I haven't been around for a few days dealing with stuff around my way and I happened to click on a thread and a members sig had a date of death for mollie and I am just completely floored. Words cannot even describe her really, she was just an amazing actress and an amazing human being...now there are only 3 main cast members left....its so sad....

[LovelyMissShirleyBrahms]

I was surprised when I read about her passing. How sad it is soon after Wendy had passed. It's just not fair that the sweetest people have to leave like this. :(

May she Rest In Peace!

[Tim]

Here it is. I had posted it her last birthday:

I'd like to bestow the title Honorary Aunt, as if I really know her, she was so sweet and charming in her appearance in "Celebrating Mollie Sugden", and her work shines with a lot more than talent. In AYBS she showed a "glowing finesse", and every facial or hand gesture and tone of voice was expertly crafted yet entirely heartfelt and genuine. She has given us so much joy! You are a treasure, Mollie! :)<UNQUOTE>

[John Inman Fan]

RIP Tweets on Twitter about Mollie's passing are running a few hundreds per hour.

Most are very complimentary, and many are recalling her many different performances throughout her career.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2009/jul/08/twitter-mollie-sugden-mrs-slocombe