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Pitooey · 11-30-2005, 07:55 PM

I was looking at Entertainment tonight and they mentioned that Wendie Jo Sperber passed away yesterday. She played the role of Amy. Peter Scolari's girlfriend.

I'm sure she died of breast cancer.

She was such a good actress and she will be missed.

robyrob · 11-30-2005, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Pitooey

I was looking at Entertainment tonight and they mentioned that Wendie Jo Sperber passed away yesterday. She played the role of Amy. Peter Scolari's girlfriend.

I'm sure she died of breast cancer.

She was such a good actress and she will be missed.

this is horrible news - not unexpected, but still very sad

R.I.P. Wendie Jo

Zoneboy · 11-30-2005, 09:31 PM

LOS ANGELES - Actress Wendie Jo Sperber, who starred opposite Tom Hanks on TV's "Bosom Buddies" and who in his words became "a walking inspiration" after she contracted cancer, has died. She was 46.

Sperber died at home Tuesday after an eight-year battle with breast cancer, publicist Jo-Ann Geffen said Wednesday.

A Los Angeles native, Sperber appeared in dozens of television shows and movies, including all three "Back to the Future" films.

After being diagnosed with breast cancer in 1997, the actress became an advocate for cancer care. In 2001, she founded the weSPARK Cancer Support Center, which provides free emotional support, information and social activities for individuals and families affected by cancer.

Sperber helped unveil and promote a breast cancer stamp for the U.S. Postal Service in 1998, Geffen said.

"The memory of Wendie Jo is that of a walking inspiration," Hanks said in a statement. "She met the challenges of her illness with love, cheer, joy and altruism. We are going to miss her as surely as we are all better for knowing her."

Sperber is survived by a son and daughter, her parents, two sisters and a brother.

spunkygirl · 11-30-2005, 10:01 PM

Awww this is so sad

RIP Wendie

Stuck In The '70's · 11-30-2005, 10:43 PM

R.I.P. Wendie Jo.

Brian Damage · 11-30-2005, 10:44 PM

T-Greg · 12-01-2005, 02:46 PM

Pitooey · 12-01-2005, 04:16 PM

She suffered for so many years. She's finally at peace with no more pain. She will be missed.

80sTrivia · 12-01-2005, 08:08 PM

I was very sad to hear about Wendie Jo's passing, after her long battle with breast cancer. She was such a memorable part of Bosom Buddies as well as the Back to the Future movie series. She will certainly be missed...

ThomasE · 12-01-2005, 08:53 PM

I will miss you, Amy. I am so diappointed that this occured. I loved her work as Amy on Bosom Buddies and other appearances.

Mister Ed · 12-01-2005, 10:40 PM

R.I.P. Wendie Jo

kirkfan · 12-02-2005, 12:03 PM

I am so sad she was so great on Bosom Buddies May you RIP Amy.

11-30-2005, 07:55 PM	#1
Pitooey Forum Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 15, 2001 Location: Rocking in Transylvania. Posts: 14,993	Wendie Jo Sperber has died. I was looking at Entertainment tonight and they mentioned that Wendie Jo Sperber passed away yesterday. She played the role of Amy. Peter Scolari's girlfriend. I'm sure she died of breast cancer. She was such a good actress and she will be missed. __________________ Pitooey... AKA JennyLee - I love the Monkees all over again! *SAY NO TO DRUGS* Jesus saves...

11-30-2005, 09:31 PM	#3
Zoneboy Moderator Forum Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: Carthage, NC Posts: 22,520	LOS ANGELES - Actress Wendie Jo Sperber, who starred opposite Tom Hanks on TV's "Bosom Buddies" and who in his words became "a walking inspiration" after she contracted cancer, has died. She was 46. Sperber died at home Tuesday after an eight-year battle with breast cancer, publicist Jo-Ann Geffen said Wednesday. A Los Angeles native, Sperber appeared in dozens of television shows and movies, including all three "Back to the Future" films. After being diagnosed with breast cancer in 1997, the actress became an advocate for cancer care. In 2001, she founded the weSPARK Cancer Support Center, which provides free emotional support, information and social activities for individuals and families affected by cancer. Sperber helped unveil and promote a breast cancer stamp for the U.S. Postal Service in 1998, Geffen said. "The memory of Wendie Jo is that of a walking inspiration," Hanks said in a statement. "She met the challenges of her illness with love, cheer, joy and altruism. We are going to miss her as surely as we are all better for knowing her." Sperber is survived by a son and daughter, her parents, two sisters and a brother. __________________ *"It's the way things are. A big tree falls and a new one grows right out of the same ground. Old animals die and young ones take their places. Even people step aside when it's time."* (R.G. Armstrong as the Contractor in The Twilight Zone episode "Nothing in the Dark")

11-30-2005, 10:01 PM	#4
spunkygirl Moderator Forum Veteran Proud to be an AMERICAN!!! Join Date: Apr 26, 2003 Location: Watching The Big Bang Theory Posts: 20,962	Awww this is so sad RIP Wendie __________________ My twitter page: https://twitter.com/#!/_spunkygirl

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Stuck In The '70's Forum Legend Member Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: In Television Hell Posts: 56,754	R.I.P. Wendie Jo. __________________ Sonny

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12-01-2005, 04:16 PM	#8
Pitooey Forum Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 15, 2001 Location: Rocking in Transylvania. Posts: 14,993	She suffered for so many years. She's finally at peace with no more pain. She will be missed.

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80sTrivia Senior Member Pop Culture Soothsayer Join Date: May 23, 2002 Location: Alas, Babylon Posts: 9,834	I was very sad to hear about Wendie Jo's passing, after her long battle with breast cancer. She was such a memorable part of Bosom Buddies as well as the Back to the Future movie series. She will certainly be missed... __________________ Too Much Information!!! The Wacky! The Weird! The Wild! All in One Place Thank You for Being a Friend: A Golden Girls Trivia Book! The Totally Awesome 80s TV Trivia Book! Evangeline, Alive & Well: A Story of Hope in Haiti

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ThomasE Moderator Member Join Date: Apr 04, 2000 Location: Dallas, by way of New York in attendance at JR Ewing's funeral. Posts: 9,195	I will miss you, Amy. I am so diappointed that this occured. I loved her work as Amy on Bosom Buddies and other appearances.

12-01-2005, 10:40 PM	#12
Mister Ed Forum Regular Betty White Fan Join Date: Nov 10, 2005 Location: Fantasy Island Posts: 665	R.I.P. Wendie Jo __________________ -Jonathan

12-02-2005, 12:03 PM	#13
kirkfan Frequent Poster Member Join Date: Feb 16, 2002 Posts: 47	I am so sad she was so great on Bosom Buddies May you RIP Amy.

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