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Post by juliemadlydeeply on Feb 5, 2021 18:47:20 GMT
In light of Christopher Plummer's death, I thought it could be nice if we all shared a favorite moment/memory. Or, of course, just your general thoughts/feelings as we all process this!
I'll start: in his memoir, Chris talks about getting Hepatitis from his alcohol consumption. He got it under control and it didn't bother him for years after the initial episode. When he was drafted in the US Army, he did not want to leave his budding career, so he spent an entire week binge drinking in an attempt to bring the Hepatitis back. It worked, and he was sent home from basic training! It made me laugh.
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Post by juupke on Feb 5, 2021 18:56:16 GMT
No particular memory or moment here, just sad to read that he's no longer among us. Even though 91 may be a pretty majestic age to reach, it's still sad indeed.
That is a truly funny anecdote you're mentioning however, so clever haha!
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Post by itsdayandnight on Feb 5, 2021 18:58:33 GMT
Besides being my all-time, first-ever actor crush, Chris Plummer really made an impact on me, and was a great influence on me when I did theatre in school. I'd scramble to get my hands on any video on Shakepeare done by him, or any theatrical clip, honestly. One time, I was assigned to play as Torvald Helmer in the last scene of A Doll's House, and I managed to get a clip off Youtube. It was so funny because they called it (if I'm not mistaken) Adele's House, and while they were playing the final scene, Adele's songs would play. It was quite amusing, honestly, and it was one of my all-time favourites. Here it is, if you're interested: youtu.be/GF3SqW4wdcA |
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Post by juliemadlydeeply on Feb 5, 2021 18:59:24 GMT
No particular memory or moment here, just sad to read that he's no longer among us. Even though 91 may be a pretty majestic age to reach, it's still sad indeed. That is a truly funny anecdote you're mentioning however, so clever haha! It was so funny-- especially when I listened to the audiobook; you could tell he was still so pleased with himself for coming up with that maneuver!! |
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Post by captainfraulein on Feb 5, 2021 19:05:55 GMT
I’ll admit that he was my first ever crush. I don't necessarily have a favourite moment but there's nothing I enjoyed more than watching some of his interviews. Seeing the way he lit up when talking about something he had a genuine interest in was really special. I'll also never forget the moment he finally won his Oscar (something he should have had decades ago). It was so bittersweet. He will always be one of the greatest.
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Post by laurynvi on Feb 5, 2021 19:06:48 GMT
I am heartbroken hearing this news. The world has truly lost one of its brightest. Not only his talent and his intelligence, but his grace and compassion and his big personality came through in everything he did - I didn't know him personally but it sometimes felt like I did. <3
I don't have a specific memory, but one of my favourite things to do is watch Christopher Plummer and Julie Andrews interviews where they reminisce about TSOM. There is always such warmth, such comfort, such light, like a big hug, and I definitely need a little of that today.
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Post by juliemadlydeeply on Feb 5, 2021 19:21:05 GMT
Besides being my all-time, first-ever actor crush, Chris Plummer really made an impact on me, and was a great influence on me when I did theatre in school. I'd scramble to get my hands on any video on Shakepeare done by him, or any theatrical clip, honestly. One time, I was assigned to play as Torvald Helmer in the last scene of A Doll's House, and I managed to get a clip off Youtube. It was so funny because they called it (if I'm not mistaken) Adele's House, and while they were playing the final scene, Adele's songs would play. It was quite amusing, honestly, and it was one of my all-time favourites. Here it is, if you're interested: youtu.be/GF3SqW4wdcAoh man, this was so funny! Though I have to admit I don't like the facial hair on him! |
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Post by bluesatinsashes on Feb 5, 2021 20:51:45 GMT
I knew I would never be prepared for this day. Such a terrible loss. My thoughts are with his wife and family.
Christopher Plummer was my very first crush as a teenage girl. Growing up, I never found guys attractive. In elementary and middle school, girls would fawn over pictures of male celebrities and I would have no emotion over them. So I accepted the fact that I will never grow to like guys. And then one day, 14 year-old me pulled out TSOM album from the living room shelf and opened the liner notes and the first photo to greet me was the Captain in his party attire. I was floored. How handsome he was! And that was the day I finally grew up.
I also had the wonderful opportunity to see him live in concert several years ago. He was acting out passages from Shakespearean plays with chamber musicians accompanying him. So full of energy and passion for someone that age. Though I never got to meet him afterwards, just seeing him perform in the same room as me was already enough. I couldn't help to think that *the* Captain von Trapp from The Sound of Music movie was right here performing for *me*!
We will miss him dearly. He made Canada proud.
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Post by captainfraulein on Feb 5, 2021 20:52:33 GMT
Not a memory but I needed a place to say this. I wrote a letter to Christopher Plummer to tell him how much I admired him. I didn't care about getting a reply, I just wanted to tell him how great I thought he was. Unfortunately life got in the way and I never got round to posting my letter. I deeply regret that today.
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Post by laurynvi on Feb 5, 2021 22:54:32 GMT
bluesatinsashes - so well said. <3 The CBC has been updating tributes periodically to my phone and I am a mess. I was not prepared for reacting this way... I’ve never really had crushes on actors, per se, mostly fictional characters - but boy did I fall hard for Captain Von Trapp.
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Post by indigoblue on Feb 6, 2021 1:07:09 GMT
He was my biggest and most serious crush, which has never gone away! (I'm now in my sixth decade...)
I have been steeling myself for his demise since he hit 90, and now it has happened, it is still a big loss because he was so full of life, and I expect him to come back with that impish grin (like at the end of Edelweiss) and say "Just pretending!"
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Post by ANeedlePullingThread on Feb 6, 2021 1:38:35 GMT
Since NDA’s are now null and void upon his passing I can now with vagueness say that I had the “pleasure” to record him on a few voice projects. He was a man of many voices as well. He was a challenge to work with, you kind of accepted that you’d edit him rather than correct him or the line. That never worked out well.
I do remember his classic squint. You never knew if he was staring through you or at you. It meant one of two things. You were about to get an approving nod, or admonished. I received both from the other side of glass.
Favorite exchange?
“This is ridiculous! It doesn’t flow! Who the hell rewrote this?”
“You did Mr. Plummer”
“So I did, very well, it works”
he squinted, raised an eyebrow and nodded.
It was as close as I got to a compliment.
My heart aches for those he was close to. His death was due to a head injury. He fell. Honestly I believe has it not been for that, he would have worked into the century mark. His work inspired many. I’ll hold onto that nod, and the fond memories of his CVT portrayal. I’m numb but glad you’re all supportive.
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Post by indigoblue on Feb 6, 2021 1:50:26 GMT
 Lest we forget....RIP Chris. |
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Post by clarinetjamie on Feb 6, 2021 4:13:41 GMT
It's been a while since I have been in here, but I wanted to stop in today and just read what everyone was saying. Other than TSOM I dont have a favorite memory, but I, like many of you, had a major crush on Captain Von Trapp. I think we all knew this day would come, but he leaves behind an amazing legacy and will live on in his movies. Sad, but what a full 91 years of life.
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Post by jennifer1983 on Feb 6, 2021 5:52:14 GMT
When I found out Chris died I nearly cried. I think like many on this forum I had a crush on Captain Von Trapp. I just watched The Sound of Music and The episode of the Oprah Winfrey show to celebrate the 45th Anniversary of The sound of Music and when I watched it when ever he said something funny I laughed.
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Post by bluesatinsashes on Feb 6, 2021 6:40:59 GMT
Since NDA’s are now null and void upon his passing I can now with vagueness say that I had the “pleasure” to record him on a few voice projects. He was a man of many voices as well. He was a challenge to work with, you kind of accepted that you’d edit him rather than correct him or the line. That never worked out well. I do remember his classic squint. You never knew if he was staring through you or at you. It meant one of two things. You were about to get an approving nod, or admonished. I received both from the other side of glass. Favorite exchange? “This is ridiculous! It doesn’t flow! Who the hell rewrote this?” “You did Mr. Plummer” “So I did, very well, it works” he squinted, raised an eyebrow and nodded. It was as close as I got to a compliment. My heart aches for those he was close to. His death was due to a head injury. He fell. Honestly I believe has it not been for that, he would have worked into the century mark. His work inspired many. I’ll hold onto that nod, and the fond memories of his CVT portrayal. I’m numb but glad you’re all supportive. Wow! Thanks for sharing these stories, it's always interesting to hear intimate stories about him. I recall an interview on Conan from the last five years or so and Conan asked him if or when he'll ever retire. Chris said something like, I don't think I will ever retire. I can't see myself doing anything other than acting. Now there's someone who is truly passionate about what he does. I bow to that. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 6, 2021 20:48:59 GMT
 My heart is absolutely shattered at hearing the unexpected news of Chris's passing and the first memory I have of him was during music class in middle school (either when I was 10 or 13 years old) watching The Sound of Music and fell in love with him immediately. I have to admit the Captain scared the living hell out of me when he slammed the ballroom doors when we first met him. There was just something about Chris that I loved (not to mention how sexy I thought he was and still do!!). Hollywood has lost a bright star and a wonderful talent. No one can hold a candle to him and match his professionalism on and offscreen. A true gem of an actor and a gentleman.  So long, farewell, Auf Wiedersehen, my dear Chris. Fly with all angels because you have deserved your wings...you’ll never be forgotten and we’ll see you in the movies |
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Post by NatureCalleth on Feb 6, 2021 23:57:38 GMT
Not a memory but I needed a place to say this. I wrote a letter to Christopher Plummer to tell him how much I admired him. I didn't care about getting a reply, I just wanted to tell him how great I thought he was. Unfortunately life got in the way and I never got round to posting my letter. I deeply regret that today. I never wrote one. I should have years ago. I was such an idiot and let things get in the way. I don't even know who I am anymore. What's wrong with me? |
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Post by sandra on Feb 7, 2021 0:06:09 GMT
I have no words to describe the emptiness in my heart after hearing the news. I checked the forum yesterday evening and I couldn't believe my eyes when I read that Christopher Plummer had passed away. Somehow, he seemed immortal. Like he would go on making movies until turning 140 and beyond.
Even though he wasn't my first crush (that honour belongs to another Christopher *Reeve*), when I first saw The Sound of Music at 13, he was so breathtaking in the role that he spoiled me for any other Captain von Trapp. I put myself in Maria's place during the Ländler and the blood boiled in my veins. To be the subject of such intense scrutiny; such effortless, overwhelming passion; consumed by that overpowering gaze... My God, my teenage self almost fainted. And my older self keeps fainting, 35 years later.
When The Sound of Music musical was released here in Spain some years ago, I seriously considered attending a performance, although Broadway musicals translated into Spanish make my skin crawl. But the moment I learned who would play Captain von Trapp I dismissed the idea of *ever* attending, realizing that no matter how well he sang, I would be unable to take him seriously as the dashing Captain. Out of curiosity, I began an online search of The Sound of Music, looking for other actors who had played the leading role and to my dismay, I saw that I couldn't envision ANY of them as the male protagonist. They all looked so dull, so unremarkable, so plain, so pathetically UNFIT for the role that I finally understood that Christopher Plummer hadn't just played the role of Georg von Trapp, he had taken ownership of it and in my eyes, no one would ever be able to fill his shoes. NO ONE. EVER. As simple as that.
Christopher Plummer was so important in my life. His role and the film he grudgingly took part in have meant so much to me, have helped me through so many hard, heartbreaking times that I'll never thank him enough for it.
A part of me, of my most private, personal life has died with him. Now we only have the movies he starred in as comfort. That's not bad at all, but a pang of bittersweet sadness, knowing that he's not among us anymore, will always be there.
Rest in Peace, sweetest dream. You've earned your place in Heaven.
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Post by utility_singer on Feb 7, 2021 1:41:59 GMT
I have so many favorite things I don't know where to begin, other than to urge anyone who hasn't seen it to watch the TV production of On Golden Pond, starring Chris and Julie. They were delicious together, as always. On Golden Pond |
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Post by augiesannie on Feb 7, 2021 2:11:59 GMT
Since NDA’s are now null and void upon his passing I can now with vagueness say that I had the “pleasure” to record him on a few voice projects. He was a man of many voices as well. He was a challenge to work with, you kind of accepted that you’d edit him rather than correct him or the line. That never worked out well. I do remember his classic squint. You never knew if he was staring through you or at you. It meant one of two things. You were about to get an approving nod, or admonished. I received both from the other side of glass. Favorite exchange? “This is ridiculous! It doesn’t flow! Who the hell rewrote this?” “You did Mr. Plummer” “So I did, very well, it works” he squinted, raised an eyebrow and nodded. It was as close as I got to a compliment. My heart aches for those he was close to. His death was due to a head injury. He fell. Honestly I believe has it not been for that, he would have worked into the century mark. His work inspired many. I’ll hold onto that nod, and the fond memories of his CVT portrayal. I’m numb but glad you’re all supportive. oh, gosh thanks for sharing this ANeedlePullingThread |
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Post by augiesannie on Feb 7, 2021 2:16:55 GMT
Of course, I admired and respected his tremendous talent. The first I remember hearing about him was his stupendous Iago in the 1980s. Even in TSOM, a role he didn't find that satisfying and I can see why, everyone acknowledges that his performance really made the film work. Who can forget his face as he listens to his children sing? As he struggles through the balcony conversation with Elsa? And the Laendler and the gazebo and and and... but I think I also loved him because I always like me a redeemed bad boy. I read his memoir, and his account of some frankly pretty awful behavior toward women, his wives and with alcohol, and I was so moved by his honesty about how low he sunk and how his wife lifted him out of it. I really feel like a part of me has died. He inspired the writing that has meant so much to me, too! How glad I am to have this group to mourn with.
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Post by NatureCalleth on Feb 7, 2021 2:26:57 GMT
Of course, I admired and respected his tremendous talent. The first I remember hearing about him was his stupendous Iago in the 1980s. Even in TSOM, a role he didn't find that satisfying and I can see why, everyone acknowledges that his performance really made the film work. Who can forget his face as he listens to his children sing? As he struggles through the balcony conversation with Elsa? And the Laendler and the gazebo and and and... but I think I also loved him because I always like me a redeemed bad boy. I read his memoir, and his account of some frankly pretty awful behavior toward women, his wives and with alcohol, and I was so moved by his honesty about how low he sunk and how his wife lifted him out of it. I really feel like a part of me has died. He inspired the writing that has meant so much to me, too! How glad I am to have this group to mourn with. Yes, that's the feeling right there. It's like part of me is just gone, now, and I almost can't feel part of my identity anymore. It's like it's being drowned in grief, 😭 |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 7, 2021 4:41:01 GMT
Of course, I admired and respected his tremendous talent. The first I remember hearing about him was his stupendous Iago in the 1980s. Even in TSOM, a role he didn't find that satisfying and I can see why, everyone acknowledges that his performance really made the film work. Who can forget his face as he listens to his children sing? As he struggles through the balcony conversation with Elsa? And the Laendler and the gazebo and and and... but I think I also loved him because I always like me a redeemed bad boy. I read his memoir, and his account of some frankly pretty awful behavior toward women, his wives and with alcohol, and I was so moved by his honesty about how low he sunk and how his wife lifted him out of it. I really feel like a part of me has died. He inspired the writing that has meant so much to me, too! How glad I am to have this group to mourn with. Yes, that's the feeling right there. It's like part of me is just gone, now, and I almost can't feel part of my identity anymore. It's like it's being drowned in grief, 😭 I totally get how y'all are feeling...I've been feeling numb for most of the day and heartbroken. I'm afraid to even watching something with him or I'll start crying. Such a terrible loss for sure. |
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Post by NatureCalleth on Feb 7, 2021 4:43:55 GMT
Yes, that's the feeling right there. It's like part of me is just gone, now, and I almost can't feel part of my identity anymore. It's like it's being drowned in grief, 😭 I totally get how y'all are feeling...I've been feeling numb for most of the day and heartbroken. I'm afraid to even watching something with him or I'll start crying. Such a terrible loss for sure. I sobbed for over an hour just tonight. I seriously thought I could rush myself through school after this pandemic and maybe get to meet him someday. What an idiot I am. He was 91, and I'm 20. Why would I even consider it a possibility? Why didn't I write a letter years ago or beg my parents to take me to a book signing or something, ANYTHING? 😭 |
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Post by utility_singer on Feb 7, 2021 14:13:00 GMT
My daughter texted me someone's tweet, and as I'm not on twitter and also can't access this forum on my phone, I will type it out, exactly as written:
at the time I saw it, there were 5,376 retweets, 206 quote tweets, and 48,600 likes.
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Post by itsdayandnight on Feb 7, 2021 14:19:06 GMT
My daughter texted me someone's tweet, and as I'm not on twitter and also can't access this forum on my phone, I will type it out, exactly as written: at the time I saw it, there were 5,376 retweets, 206 quote tweets, and 48,600 likes. oh my gosh, I saw this, too! and I wholeheartedly agree to this. tweet here for anyone who wants to see it :') |
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Post by juliemadlydeeply on Feb 7, 2021 14:31:41 GMT
Not a memory but I needed a place to say this. I wrote a letter to Christopher Plummer to tell him how much I admired him. I didn't care about getting a reply, I just wanted to tell him how great I thought he was. Unfortunately life got in the way and I never got round to posting my letter. I deeply regret that today. I never wrote one. I should have years ago. I was such an idiot and let things get in the way. I don't even know who I am anymore. What's wrong with me? I don't think there's anything stopping you from still writing one now! I'm sure you have more to say now, too. You may not have the comfort of knowing he may read the letter some day, but it could help you work through your emotions. Try not to to beat yourself up over not writing or sending a letter-- I think everyone leaves things left unsaid all the time, and those are regrets that we all understand. And, as a lot of people in this thread have expressed, I think we all anticipated more time to write such letters. He seemed immortal. |
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Post by NatureCalleth on Feb 7, 2021 14:35:17 GMT
I never wrote one. I should have years ago. I was such an idiot and let things get in the way. I don't even know who I am anymore. What's wrong with me? I don't think there's anything stopping you from still writing one now! I'm sure you have more to say now, too. You may not have the comfort of knowing he may read the letter some day, but it could help you work through your emotions. Try not to to beat yourself up over not writing or sending a letter-- I think everyone leaves things left unsaid all the time, and those are regrets that we all understand. And, as a lot of people in this thread have expressed, I think we all anticipated more time to write such letters. He seemed immortal. He probably had a lot left in him, but he had that fall and hit his head. Idk anymore details than that, but he must have clocked himself pretty good to pass away two and a half weeks later. Idk if we'll get an official medical cause of death, but a hit on the head can cause a lot of things, I would think. |
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Post by juliemadlydeeply on Feb 7, 2021 14:40:44 GMT
I don't think there's anything stopping you from still writing one now! I'm sure you have more to say now, too. You may not have the comfort of knowing he may read the letter some day, but it could help you work through your emotions. Try not to to beat yourself up over not writing or sending a letter-- I think everyone leaves things left unsaid all the time, and those are regrets that we all understand. And, as a lot of people in this thread have expressed, I think we all anticipated more time to write such letters. He seemed immortal. He probably had a lot left in him, but he had that fall and hit his head. Idk anymore details than that, but he must have clocked himself pretty good to pass away two and a half weeks later. Idk if we'll get an official medical cause of death, but a hit on the head can cause a lot of things, I would think. I worked in a nursing home for a few years, and a fall is one of the scariest things to have happen. At an age like 91, there is really no good way to land a fall-- you can really easily break a bone or several bones, knock your head (which isn't good at any age), or get some nasty, painful bruising at best. I would agree that without the fall, he likely would have lived for several more years and continued to work. |
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