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Title: In Memoriam: Grayson Hall
Post by: Gothick on August 06, 2003, 09:14:34 PM

August 7 is a sad anniversary for Grayson Hall's fans; it marks, this year, the 18th anniversary of her passing in 1985.

I've been told that when Grayson finally signed a contract for her work on One Life to Live in 1982-83, she informed a friend:  "Darling, I've had a clause added:  There will be no more goddamned tweed and no more high heels!"  I love to think of her feisty, indomitable spirit, and instead of mourning, I'd rather share a smile and a laugh at the utter insanity of the world with this most earthy of spirits.

Gothick

Title: Re:In Memoriam: Grayson Hall
Post by: murph on August 07, 2003, 01:43:57 AM

I read somewhere that August 7 is also the anniversary of David Ford's death.  I believe tomorrow will mark the 20th anniversary of his death.  It's ironic that Grayson and David played sister and brother during the 1795 flashback on Dark Shadows and both died on August 7.  David, of course portrayed Josette's father and Grayson portrayed her aunt.

...........Rest in peace, Grayson and David.

Murph

Title: Re:In Memoriam: Grayson Hall
Post by: ClaudeNorth on August 07, 2003, 04:13:45 AM

A lovely tribute to a great lady.

John

Title: Re:In Memoriam: Grayson Hall
Post by: TERRY308 on August 07, 2003, 05:05:22 AM

I second that ClaudeNorth.

Title: Re:In Memoriam: Grayson Hall
Post by: ROBINV on August 07, 2003, 08:45:50 PM

I think of Grayson as a wonderful actress, much-loved and loving wife and mother and someone I wished I could have met personally.

It gives me a pang to realize that the one day I visited the DS studio, she was there, but the friend who promised we would get in didn't come through--and I even missed seeing the stars exit because my brother came to collect me and take me home on the train!

Grayson was a special lady, and I'd like to think that, wherever she is, she knows how dedicated you are to her and the book you're writing about her, Steve.

Love, Robin

Title: Re:In Memoriam: Grayson Hall
Post by: Gothick on August 07, 2003, 09:45:11 PM

Thanks, Robin.  I do hope you and your husband have a wonderful time on your cruise. I'm glad you're getting away for some time together!

xo Steve

Title: Re:In Memoriam: Grayson Hall
Post by: Dawn on August 11, 2003, 04:08:28 PM

Steve, what a lovely tribute.  As a longtime Grayson fan, I just wanted to say 'thank you'.  I do not make it to the forum very often and this was nice to see.  I'm with you.  Let's celebrate the life of a talented lady.

Title: Re:In Memoriam: Grayson Hall
Post by: Julia99 on August 11, 2003, 10:05:19 PM

Thanks Steve. . . I was out of town but 'in spirit' with all of you that day . .