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Abe Vigoda is still alive. (Original Post)
Tommy_Carcetti
Jul 2014
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xchrom
(108,903 posts)1. Wilford Brimley
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilford_Brimley
Personal life[edit]
Brimley is a Mormon.[13] Diagnosed with diabetes in 1979, he began working to raise awareness of the disease. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) honored Brimley in 2008 with an award to recognize his lifetime of service.[14] The ADA presented the award to him at the Port St. Lucie headquarters of Liberty Medical on December 19, 2008.[15] He has visited Veterans Administration hospitals and communities to advise patients on how to manage their diseases.
Brimley is an activist, paying from his own funds for advertisements to have Utah allow horse-race gambling.[7] He spoke against the banning of cockfighting in New Mexico on the basis of his support of individual rights.[16] Brimley also spoke at a 1998 Phoenix rally opposing an Arizona ballot proposition to ban cockfighting. Brimley argued that a ban could lead to efforts to restrict use of hunting dogs, which opponents of cockfighting called a distraction from the issue. Brimley said he travels to Arizona to attend cockfights.[17] Brimley enjoys playing poker[18] and has played in the World Series of Poker Main Event.[19] Brimley lent his support to John McCain in the 2008 U.S. presidential election.[20] In the days leading up to his selection for vice president, McCain jokingly stated that he would pick Brimley: "He's a former Marine and great guy and he's older than I am, so that might work."[21]
Brimley has resided in Greybull, Wyoming, since 2006.[22]
Personal life[edit]
Brimley is a Mormon.[13] Diagnosed with diabetes in 1979, he began working to raise awareness of the disease. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) honored Brimley in 2008 with an award to recognize his lifetime of service.[14] The ADA presented the award to him at the Port St. Lucie headquarters of Liberty Medical on December 19, 2008.[15] He has visited Veterans Administration hospitals and communities to advise patients on how to manage their diseases.
Brimley is an activist, paying from his own funds for advertisements to have Utah allow horse-race gambling.[7] He spoke against the banning of cockfighting in New Mexico on the basis of his support of individual rights.[16] Brimley also spoke at a 1998 Phoenix rally opposing an Arizona ballot proposition to ban cockfighting. Brimley argued that a ban could lead to efforts to restrict use of hunting dogs, which opponents of cockfighting called a distraction from the issue. Brimley said he travels to Arizona to attend cockfights.[17] Brimley enjoys playing poker[18] and has played in the World Series of Poker Main Event.[19] Brimley lent his support to John McCain in the 2008 U.S. presidential election.[20] In the days leading up to his selection for vice president, McCain jokingly stated that he would pick Brimley: "He's a former Marine and great guy and he's older than I am, so that might work."[21]
Brimley has resided in Greybull, Wyoming, since 2006.[22]
Tommy_Carcetti
(43,184 posts)2. I swear he's died at least twice in the past 10 years. nt
madinmaryland
(64,933 posts)5. On a complete side note, I got a laugh out of your last sentence...
I have a fourth cousin and his wife who live in Greybull and have been there for many years. I have to ask her if she has seen Wilford recently!!
johnp3907
(3,732 posts)3. "Tough break."
lame54
(35,294 posts)4. This should move from a daily update...
to an hourly one
thelordofhell
(4,569 posts)6. Abe Vigoda Laughs At You All!!!!
Abe Vigoda will outlive everyone!! All hail the great Abe Vigoda!!
napkinz
(17,199 posts)9. Abe Vigoda will outlive everyone?
Brigid
(17,621 posts)7. And Generalissimo Francisco is still dead.
BootinUp
(47,165 posts)8. Vigoda is made from some tough shit. nt