RIP Patricia Neal

[DaffyKD]

Those of us who are older will remember her distinctive voice and ability to come back from several strokes. May Patricia Neal rest in peace.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/09/mo...er=rss&emc=rss

DaffyKD

[carnation]

A Pi Beta Phi from Northwestern University. Rest in peace, sister.

[33girl]

Her autobiography is amazing. She also talks about going through rush and not getting the top group she wanted and says "screw you, XYZ!" and how much she enjoyed Pi Phi. It honestly is funnier and better-natured than this sounds.

[AnchorAlumna]

Very sorry to hear that. She was quite a lady.

[Amicus]

She was perhaps the most underrated actress of her generation (despite winning an Academy Award). Somehow in this time when former substance abusing disc jockeys become political kingmakers, films like A FACE IN A CROWD some so timely.

Ms. Neal also was a symbol of hope for stroke victims and their families. For that reason alone, she will be remembered.

She was, as they say, a class act. When her husband Roald Dahl ended their marriage, she didn't publicly whine, she just persisted.

I doubt Hollywood will ever seen some one with her talent, strength and class again.

[33girl]

Originally Posted by Amicus

Somehow in this time when former substance abusing disc jockeys become political kingmakers, films like A FACE IN A CROWD some so timely.

Was there seriously a need for this comment? (Not only that, the movie has nothing to do with substance abuse - by any of the characters.)