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Janice · 12-22-2003, 01:29 PM

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Hope Lange of 'Peyton Place' Dies at 70

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) - Actress Hope Lange, who earned an Oscar nomination for her supporting role in the 1957 film "Peyton Place" and won two Emmys for playing the lead in TV's "The Ghost and Mrs. Muir," has died at age 70.

Lange died Friday at Saint John's Health Center after suffering an infection caused by an intestinal inflammation known as ischemic colitis, said her husband, Charles Hollerith, a former theatrical producer and vice president of the Actors' Fund of America.

Lange starred in dozens of films and television shows over a decades-long career and appeared with some of Hollywood's top actors.

Her big screen credits included "The Best of Everything" in 1959 with Joan Crawford; "The Young Lions" in 1958 with Marlon Brando, "Wild in the Country" in 1961 with Elvis Presley, and "Peyton Place" with Lana Turner.

In the risque "Peyton Place," Lange had second billing to Turner, portraying a teen from the wrong side of the tracks who is raped by her stepfather and then is accused of murdering him.

Lange combined good looks and acting prowess, said actor Don Murray, who was married to her for several years in the 1950s.

"She was considered a great beauty who was also a serious and dedicated actor who didn't pay attention to being glamorous," he said.

Murray said her looks even intimidated Marilyn Monroe, who wanted Lange's naturally blond hair dyed light brown in their 1956 film, "Bus Stop."

"Marilyn complained about sharing the screen with another blonde," said Murray, who also starred in the movie. "I guess she felt competition because Hope was a young beauty."

In "The Ghost and Mrs. Muir," which ran from 1968 to 1970, Lange played charming widow Carolyn Muir, who moves into a seaside home with her children and finds the ghost of a sea captain, played by Edward Mulhare.

She followed "Ghost" by costarring with Dick Van Dyke in "The New Dick Van Dyke Show" in 1971-74, playing the wife of Van Dyke's character, a local television talk show host.

More recently, she appeared on the screen in "Blue Velvet" in 1986, and in the 1994 thriller "Clear and Present Danger," in which she played a senator.

Born in 1933 in Connecticut, Lange grew up in New York City and studied dance, her husband said. As a child, she played a supporting part in a stage production of "The Patriots," he said.

She is survived by her son, actor Christopher; a daughter, Patricia Murray, and two grandchildren, Hollerith said.

Stuck In The '70's · 12-22-2003, 03:28 PM

The year ends on another bad note. R.I.P. Hope.

Tuesday Weld · 12-22-2003, 06:10 PM

OMG,I didn't even know she died.

RIP,Ms. Lange,I'll always remember your role in "Wild in the Country",with Elvis.

Tuesday Weld · 12-22-2003, 10:49 PM

Hope Lange and Elvis

Stuck In The '70's · 12-22-2003, 11:12 PM

Here's Hope Lange from The Ghost And Mrs. Muir tv series.

Tuesday Weld · 12-23-2003, 12:05 AM

Another tribute to Hope Lange

Lady T · 12-23-2003, 12:07 AM

God Bless Hope Lange..

Lady T · 12-23-2003, 12:08 AM

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Originally posted by Mrs. R.N.HARRIS
God Bless Hope Lange..

Lady T · 12-23-2003, 12:10 AM

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Originally posted by mr roper
Here's Hope Lange from The Ghost And Mrs. Muir tv series.

dandelion wine · 12-23-2003, 01:40 AM

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Originally posted by Mrs. R.N.HARRIS

Always liked that show when I was a kid, and I especially liked her in Peyton Place. Rest in peace.

Stuck In The '70's · 12-23-2003, 01:55 AM

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Originally posted by little insomniac
Always liked that show when I was a kid, and I especially liked her in Peyton Place. Rest in peace.

I never saw The Ghost and Mrs. Muir but I did like her in Peyton Place too.

dandelion wine · 12-23-2003, 02:16 AM

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Originally posted by mr roper
I never saw The Ghost and Mrs. Muir but I did like her in Peyton Place too.

The Ghost and Mrs. Muir should be on TVLand, too. I thought it was a sweet show. Whenever AMC shows Peyton Place I watch it.

Stuck In The '70's · 12-23-2003, 02:24 AM

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Originally posted by little insomniac
The Ghost and Mrs. Muir should be on TVLand, too. I thought it was a sweet show. Whenever AMC shows Peyton Place I watch it.

I know the Ghost And Mrs Muir used to be on FX but I didn't watch it. I've been trying to find a picture of her in the movie Bus Stop, but I'm having no luck.

dandelion wine · 12-23-2003, 02:32 AM

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Originally posted by mr roper
I know the Ghost And Mrs Muir used to be on FX but I didn't watch it. I've been trying to find a picture of her in the movie Bus Stop, but I'm having no luck.

The only images from that movie that I can find are of Marilyn Monroe and Don Murray.

I just watched Bus Stop the other day and liked it.

Mijada · 12-23-2003, 05:58 AM

That's sad

I loved her in Peyton Place.

12-22-2003, 01:29 PM	#1
Janice Administrator Forum Celebrity Stormin' Norman Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 34,466	Hope Lange Dies http://apnews.excite.com/article/200...D7VJH3581.html Hope Lange of 'Peyton Place' Dies at 70 SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) - Actress Hope Lange, who earned an Oscar nomination for her supporting role in the 1957 film "Peyton Place" and won two Emmys for playing the lead in TV's "The Ghost and Mrs. Muir," has died at age 70. Lange died Friday at Saint John's Health Center after suffering an infection caused by an intestinal inflammation known as ischemic colitis, said her husband, Charles Hollerith, a former theatrical producer and vice president of the Actors' Fund of America. Lange starred in dozens of films and television shows over a decades-long career and appeared with some of Hollywood's top actors. Her big screen credits included "The Best of Everything" in 1959 with Joan Crawford; "The Young Lions" in 1958 with Marlon Brando, "Wild in the Country" in 1961 with Elvis Presley, and "Peyton Place" with Lana Turner. In the risque "Peyton Place," Lange had second billing to Turner, portraying a teen from the wrong side of the tracks who is raped by her stepfather and then is accused of murdering him. Lange combined good looks and acting prowess, said actor Don Murray, who was married to her for several years in the 1950s. "She was considered a great beauty who was also a serious and dedicated actor who didn't pay attention to being glamorous," he said. Murray said her looks even intimidated Marilyn Monroe, who wanted Lange's naturally blond hair dyed light brown in their 1956 film, "Bus Stop." "Marilyn complained about sharing the screen with another blonde," said Murray, who also starred in the movie. "I guess she felt competition because Hope was a young beauty." In "The Ghost and Mrs. Muir," which ran from 1968 to 1970, Lange played charming widow Carolyn Muir, who moves into a seaside home with her children and finds the ghost of a sea captain, played by Edward Mulhare. She followed "Ghost" by costarring with Dick Van Dyke in "The New Dick Van Dyke Show" in 1971-74, playing the wife of Van Dyke's character, a local television talk show host. More recently, she appeared on the screen in "Blue Velvet" in 1986, and in the 1994 thriller "Clear and Present Danger," in which she played a senator. Born in 1933 in Connecticut, Lange grew up in New York City and studied dance, her husband said. As a child, she played a supporting part in a stage production of "The Patriots," he said. She is survived by her son, actor Christopher; a daughter, Patricia Murray, and two grandchildren, Hollerith said.

12-22-2003, 03:28 PM	#2
Stuck In The '70's Forum Legend Member Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: In Television Hell Posts: 56,757	The year ends on another bad note. R.I.P. Hope. __________________ Sonny

12-22-2003, 06:10 PM	#3
Tuesday Weld Forum Veteran I missed you all. hugs Join Date: Feb 02, 2003 Location: Having a great time. Posts: 22,274	OMG,I didn't even know she died. RIP,Ms. Lange,I'll always remember your role in "Wild in the Country",with Elvis. __________________ Cindy Formerly musicrocksmyworld, ElvisDustyfan and vintagetvgirl. After one look at this planet any visitor from outer space would say "I want to see the manager." - William S. Burroughs

12-22-2003, 10:49 PM	#4
Tuesday Weld Forum Veteran I missed you all. hugs Join Date: Feb 02, 2003 Location: Having a great time. Posts: 22,274	Hope Lange and Elvis Attached Images

12-22-2003, 11:12 PM	#5
Stuck In The '70's Forum Legend Member Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: In Television Hell Posts: 56,757	Here's Hope Lange from The Ghost And Mrs. Muir tv series. Attached Images

12-23-2003, 12:05 AM	#6
Tuesday Weld Forum Veteran I missed you all. hugs Join Date: Feb 02, 2003 Location: Having a great time. Posts: 22,274	Another tribute to Hope Lange Attached Images

12-23-2003, 12:07 AM	#7
Lady T Forum Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 20, 2003 Posts: 17,265	God Bless Hope Lange..

12-23-2003, 05:58 AM	#15
Mijada Senior Member Spencers mom Join Date: Dec 02, 2001 Location: eastern US Posts: 4,060	That's sad I loved her in Peyton Place.

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