Harve Presnell dies of cancer at 75

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Permalink Reply by DressieBessie on July 1, 2009 at 5:30pm

I just saw this on Yahoo!

Condolences to his friends and family :o(

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Permalink Reply by Julie Stevens on July 1, 2009 at 10:28pm

I will miss him a lot. He was my one and only Daddy Warbucks.

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Permalink Reply by Suzanne Rose on July 1, 2009 at 11:03pm

I am so sorry for your loss, Julie. My heartfelt condolences also go out to friends, family and other Annie alum that will miss him dearly. I saw Harve play Daddy Warbucks several times, as well as Reid Shelton. They were both my favorite men in that role.

Hugs,
Suzanne

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Permalink Reply by Cecile Greard on July 2, 2009 at 12:12am

That is so sad! It's just comforting to know he had a fulfilling life, bringing joy and happiness to many people through his work.

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Permalink Reply by Ned on July 2, 2009 at 7:02am

I saw Harve in "Annie 2" and "Annie Warbucks." I loved his soaring voice and tender moments with Annie. Later I saw him in some movies and "ER" playing a man whose wife was dying. I need to rent "The Unsinkable Molly Brown." I've never seen him in that. His obituaries are raving about that role. He will be missed.

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Permalink Reply by old fan on July 2, 2009 at 7:53am

Sad news indeed. So many of the original casts' members have passed on. Also so many "celebrities" lately ! Harve Presnell was a talented actor and from all accounts a wonderful man.

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Permalink Reply by Debbie Allen on July 2, 2009 at 12:21pm

I saw him on Broadway. The absolute best Warbucks I have seen by far...

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Permalink Reply by Jon Merrill on July 2, 2009 at 7:37pm

I agree with Debbie. In all the times I saw Annie and its sequels, Harve was the best Warbucks ever. He was always generous with his time for fans, and I'm very glad I got to know him. Harve was truly a class act and will be missed greatly.

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