[Obit] Chuck Amuck No More
Feb. 23rd, 2002 09:31 pmAnimator Chuck Jones Dies at 89
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (AP) - Academy Award-winning animator Chuck Jones, who drew such beloved cartoon characters as Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd and Porky Pig, died at his home Friday. He was 89.God rest you, Mr Jones. Friz and Mel will have saved a seat at the bar for you.
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Date: 2002-02-23 10:32 am (UTC)I'm sad he's gone, of course. But, from what I've read, he lived a long and full life and had a quiet not-uncomfortable death. He didn't die leaving us wondering what wonders he could have produced if he'd lived, and the wonders he *did* produce have made countless people love him. (Another person's comment was that his was the first directorial style she could recognize; mine too.)
So, you know, I raise my glass to Mr. Jones, marking his death, celebrating his life. Thank you, Chuck. :)
I'm with Ny on this one
Date: 2002-02-24 02:59 am (UTC)Now we get to pick ourselves up and try to set an upbeat tone despite what's going on in the world.
Re: I'm with Ny on this one
Date: 2002-02-24 05:44 am (UTC)But still, as probably he would have said, reaching up from his deathbed after closing his eyes... "What, in real life you expect a happy ending?"
We wear the armband. We cherish what he left us. We move on.