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Don Briscoe Passes Away
« on: November 03, 2004, 05:41:30 PM »
Sad news I received this morning:

"C. Donald Briscoe, 64, of Memphis, retired actor, died Sunday at his home. Services will be at 1 p.m. today at Memorial Park Funeral Home with burial in Memorial Park. He was a member of Coleman Avenue Church of Christ. He leaves a sister, Bonny Jenkins of Memphis."
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Re: Don Briscoe Passes Away
« Reply #1 on: November 03, 2004, 06:28:56 PM »
That is so sad.  He was ever so handsome, wasn't he?  I just watched him House of Dark Shadows this past week too.

I'd heard he had it rough after leaving DS, but now he can be at peace. 
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Re: Don Briscoe Passes Away
« Reply #2 on: November 03, 2004, 06:35:50 PM »
Oh dear god.

Thanks for letting us know, Stuart. 
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Re: Don Briscoe Passes Away
« Reply #3 on: November 03, 2004, 06:50:38 PM »
Black crape all round today.

I don't drink, but if I did, I would pour myself a very stiff whiskey right now, no chaser.

I pray that our beloved Don is at peace.  As the late Denton Welch used to comment, "life is a raw deal" and Don deserved better than he got.

At least we have his beautiful work on Dark Shadows to remember him by.

Requiescat in Pace Don,

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Re: Don Briscoe Passes Away
« Reply #4 on: November 03, 2004, 07:10:59 PM »
How terribly, terribly sad...

From what I've heard (in interviews with other DS cast members), DB was a deeply sensitive person -- perhaps too sensitive for this world.  I truly hope that he is at peace.

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Re: Don Briscoe Passes Away
« Reply #5 on: November 03, 2004, 08:15:49 PM »
What a day .. first Kerry concedes and now this . .. ::deep sigh::.  I do hope he's sailing in someplace bright, warm and wonderful . . . .
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Re: Don Briscoe Passes Away
« Reply #6 on: November 03, 2004, 08:26:49 PM »
Didn't he just have the most wonderful voice?......such sad news.
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Re: Don Briscoe Passes Away
« Reply #7 on: November 03, 2004, 08:38:31 PM »
I echo everyone's sentiments - a very sad case of someone who just didn't get dealt the cards he deserved. 
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Re: Don Briscoe Passes Away
« Reply #8 on: November 03, 2004, 09:14:51 PM »
I'll have that drink for you, Steve.  :'(  I just want to echo *everyone's* sentiments. What a week. This is truly a sad, sad, terrible day all around... ::sob::    :'(

Being a sensitive sort doesn't get you much in the world the way it is. It's hard, it's tough and as someone in my family likes to say...sensitive souls die a thousand deaths. Rest in peace, Don.  May you have everything that you were denied in this world..  :-*
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Re: Don Briscoe Passes Away
« Reply #9 on: November 03, 2004, 09:42:10 PM »
If there was ever a day when every bit of news proved that "Life Sucks!", today is that day...  :'(

It's completely impossible to imagine the original DS without Don Briscoe - but as others have said, his performances will certainly live on for all of us to enjoy.
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Re: Don Briscoe Passes Away
« Reply #10 on: November 03, 2004, 11:18:50 PM »
This is a sad, terrible day.  First Kerry concedes and then this beautiful person dies.  Life, it big times sucked.  Don, I know you are at a glorious place.  Sometimes I just want to scream...like now.  He was gorgeous.  And he's still gorgeous.  See you later Don. :'(
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Re: Don Briscoe Passes Away
« Reply #11 on: November 04, 2004, 12:07:56 AM »
DS fan Ed Shoulta, who broke the news of Don's passing to me, attended the funeral service this afternoon and has written a very moving piece about it, which I've added to my site.  Scant consolation, but I'm really glad that DS fans had such a fine representative for Don's farewell.

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Re: Don Briscoe Passes Away
« Reply #12 on: November 04, 2004, 12:12:19 AM »
Hi Stuart thanks for sharing.  Yes it is very sad news about Don.
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Re: Don Briscoe Passes Away
« Reply #13 on: November 04, 2004, 12:33:09 AM »
I'm so sad to hear that.  Sixty four is realatively young by today's standards.  I had read that he had become somewhat reclusive over the years due to some health problems.  I hope he's resting in peace now.  He was not only handsome, but he also had a kind face I thought.
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Re: Don Briscoe Passes Away
« Reply #14 on: November 04, 2004, 01:35:36 AM »
How tragic!  I really feel sad at the word of his passing.  I hope he knew that, especially from his many Dark Shadows fans, that his work was so appreciated and brought so much happiness.

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