R.I.P. Alan Young

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ElectricWhite
ElectricWhite Gatchamaniac posted 20 May 2016 16:36
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The Other Jason
The Other Jason Boardie posted 20 May 2016 19:36 (edited 20 May 2016 19:37)
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Hi all, I just heard this on the way home from a shopping trip. I'm pretty sad about it, even though I knew his general health had been declining lately. It will probably take a while to sink in. I hadn't spoken with him for a little while but I knew he went to the Motion Picture & TV Home roughly around the same time I had a major health setback. Here is a little more information via the LA Times' obituary Of all his long career and roles, I'll always remember him best for 7-Zark-7. Heck, my vehicle has been subjected to that name on its license plate for more than a decade now. Mr. Young was always very friendly to me and patient with all my questions and intrusions about Keyop and Zark (and Mr. Ed and The Time Machine, and on and on). I know he was able to meet a lot of his fans over the years, but I'm really glad we were able to get him to appear at the LA Shrine Auditorium on December 16, 2001. He and Janet Waldo attended a Battle of the Planets event there and were able to meet some fans face-to-face. It was a great afternoon, and as far as I know, the only time he appeared at a specific event for Battle. I've been doing a lot of research into the series again lately and have just been through a couple marathon nights of episodes... so 7-Zark-7 is still ringing in my ears (in a good way!). I'm glad he was surrounded by his family when he passed and that he lived a long, successful and happy life. Here's a shot of Janet Waldo, me and Alan taken at the Shrine Auditorium event. Thanks for all the fun and great memories, Mr. Young! The Other Jason www.battleoftheplanets.info
ChrisW
ChrisW Gatchamaniac posted 20 May 2016 19:55
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Man being this age really sucks, people are falling like dominos! That's very cool that you got to get to know him somewhat, Jason. Smile
Springie
Springie Her Royal Fluffiness...Swan of Swans... posted 20 May 2016 22:39
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What a great picture, Jason! I'm sorry I never got to meet him, he seemed like such a sweet man. So sorry to see another piece of my childhood vanish...he was so talented!
KT1972
KT1972 Gatchamaniac posted 21 May 2016 03:21
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oh boy 2016 really sucks! This is sad but lets be thankful he gave so many people lots of joy, (and plenty to gripe about via Zark for us BotP fans!) and I hope he rests in peace.
Becky Rock
Becky Rock Gatchamaniac posted 21 May 2016 08:46
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I was sorry to hear that.
Transmute Jun
Transmute Jun Queen of the Bird Missiles posted 24 May 2016 06:01
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He certainly was a memorable part of my childhood.
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