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August 13, 2007
Merv Griffin dies at 82
LOS ANGELES, California (AP) -- Merv Griffin, the entertainer turned impresario who parlayed his "Jeopardy" and "Wheel of Fortune" game shows into a multimillion-dollar empire, has died. He was 82.Griffin died of prostate cancer, according to a statement from his family that was released by Marcia Newberger, spokeswoman for The Griffin Group/Merv Griffin Entertainment.
As a child Merv Griffin was my "imaginary" friend. I kid you not! I even made Mom set a place for him at the dinner table, though she insisted that since he was imaginary he could eat imaginary food! ;o)
My mom watched Merv's show and I adored him, so I brought him out of the television and into my world. When I read that he wasn't doing well a few days ago it made me sad. When I saw this headline yesterday that he had passed away, the sadness grew.
Rest in peace Sir. You were a big part of my childhood and I will always remember.
Found via CNN.
Posted by Dianne at August 13, 2007 10:57 AM
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You were the first thing I thought of yesterday when I heard the news.
Posted by: Sonya at August 13, 2007 7:43 PM