RIP 1951-2006
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zelda1964 — 19 years ago(September 29, 2006 05:43 AM)
I loved the movie Butterflies are Free! His handicapped character was great, that he was trying to live independently of his mom's Ruling Arm.
Mr. Albert was as talented as his late Father, Eddie. I pray God blesses the Family at their time of Grief.
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dustinthewind25 — 19 years ago(October 03, 2006 08:07 PM)
I remember him for two things:
The amazing performance he gave in "The Fool Killer."
and
the way he felt about his dad.
I was touched by his quote, when he was only 21:
"If I wasn't Eddie Albert's son, I'd be someone else's. It gave me a chance to do a lot of traveling, but mostly I'm glad I'm his son because he's such a good man."
and when Eddie Albert died last year, I saw the following on an internet news account of his death, and it impacted me so much that I saved it on my computer:
"Edward Albert, 54, who became a prominent actor inButterflies Are Free,'40 Carats' and other films, said he put his career on hold for the past eight years to aid his father, who suffered from Alzheimer's disease.
On Friday, he remembered a moment several years ago in which the two sat in a garden together.
`I said to him "You're my hero." I saw him struggling to put together the words, and he looked at me and said: "You're your hero's hero." I'll take that to my grave.'"
What a world this would be if more people were like Eddie Albert and his son. -
WeatherViolet — 19 years ago(October 05, 2006 05:00 PM)
That's a very nice sentiment, "how much better off we'd be if more were like Eddie and Edward Albert."
I also remember Edward through his 1970's work in television, guest starring on series' episodes, and starring in
"Killer Bees" (1974), a "Movie of the Week," with Gloria Swanson and Kate Jackson.
Edward was a very nice looking and very caring and considerate, soft-spoken, kind-hearted gentleman, whom we shall all dearly miss. Family, Friends and Fans, you have my smpathy. -
john-thorp — 19 years ago(October 09, 2006 06:05 PM)
I have just got the shock of my life, watching the purple taxi 1977 Edward plays "jerry keane". I checked his website how terrible what a blow to the entertainment, environmental and the whole world.
"I don't really care how I am remembered as long as I bring happiness and joy to people." -
marbleann — 19 years ago(October 10, 2006 04:39 PM)
I was just reading my newspaper and they were writing about people who had died this year and I WAS SHOCKED to see his name among the list. Him dying so soon after his fathers death after being a caretaker for his dad for over 10 yers reminds me so much of Dana Reeves. Sometimes caretakers ignore their own health problems while taking care of their loved ones it is too late for them to take care of themselves. He was so multi talented and this is a terrible tragedy. He will be deeply missed.
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jaysea2 — 19 years ago(October 12, 2006 05:23 PM)
I felt so sad when I read about his passing. I had the great pleasure of talking to him more than once over the phone many years ago. Having never met him in person, when "Butterflies Are Free" was released, I still felt like I was watching a friend. Rest in Peace, Edward. It was fun talking with you.
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ClassicAndForeignFilmLover — 19 years ago(March 27, 2007 12:43 PM)
I am sorry, you´re right. I misquote what I read about his father.
This is what I actually read in imdb´s bio for his father: ¨Son Edward Albert was his primary caregiver during his last years battling with Alzheimer's disease. Was healthy and physically active a month before his death at age 99.¨