Sidney Sheldon has died

[jeannietonyfan]

I am very sad to say that I have just read that Sidney died this afternoon. A very sad day in TV land (and book land) and at such a time too with the release of Season 3 tomorrow.
Thank you Sidney for creating a show that has brought so many people so much joy into our lives! We will always be greatful! Rest in peace.

news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070131/ap_on_en_ot/obit_sheldon

[drbellows]

Yes, very sad to hear He looked like such a nice man too, always smiling ;D He will be missed

[theduck]

What a difference he made in our lives! God bless Sydney Sheldon!

The Duck

[theduck]

Found this article of Barbara remembering Sidney:

Barbara remembers ''I Dream of Jeannie'' creator Sidney Sheldon
Feb. 1, 2007

Prolific writer Sydney Sheldon was remembered fondly by actress Barbara Eden, star of his 1960s TV comedy series, ``I Dream of Jeannie.'''' ``Losing Sidney Sheldon has left a huge gap in my life,'''' Eden said in a statement issued Wednesday, a day after Sheldon died at 89 from complications of pneumonia at Eisenhower Medical Center in Rancho Mirage, California. ``He was a kind, generous, creative force that can''t be replaced.'''' Sheldon created and produced ``I Dream of Jeannie,'''' which lasted five seasons, 1965-1970. The show concerned an astronaut, Larry Hagman, who lands on a desert island and discovers a bottle containing a beautiful, 2,000-year-old genie, played by Eden. She accompanies him back to Florida where they try to keep her existence a secret, and eventually he marries her. ``From the first day I stepped on the set of ''I Dream of Jeannie,'' he warmly greeted me and instantly became a loving friend and mentor,'''' Eden said in a statement from a film location. She said they remained close friends through the years.

[jeannietonyfan]

Thanks for posting that. Barbara always spoke highly of Sidney and it's nice to know that they remained close over the years.

[jeannietonyfan]

Larry has posted these words on his website in memory of Sidney...

“Sydney was a great guy … without him I wouldn’t be where I am now. My heart felt sympathy goes out to his wife and entire family.”
Larry

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jeannietonyfan said:

Larry has posted these words on his website in memory of Sidney...

“Sydney was a great guy … without him I wouldn’t be where I am now. My heart felt sympathy goes out to his wife and entire family.”
Larry

Thanks for posting those words here, jeannietonyfan. I too grieve Sidney Sheldon's passing, and only hope that he is in a much better place now.