Aaron Spelling

Aaron Spelling

Aaron Spelling Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 25, 2006.
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Prime time television impresario Aaron Spelling produced a timeline of hits that captivated audiences spanning the "Mod Squad" counterculture to the Gen-X fans of "Beverly Hills 90210."

Though he left an indelible stamp on American pop culture, he never won the critical acclaim he sought.

Spelling died Friday at his Los Angeles mansion after suffering a stroke on June 18, according to his publicist. He was 83.

"The knocks by the critics bother you," the man behind "Charlie's Angels," "Melrose Place" and "Dynasty" told The Associated Press in a 1986 interview.

"But you have a choice of proving yourself to 300 critics or 30 million fans. ... I think you're also categorized by the critics. If you do something good they almost don't want to like it."

One of the most prolific TV producers in history, Spelling generated numerous hits, including "Love Boat," "Fantasy Island," "Burke's Law," "Starsky and Hutch," "T.J. Hooker," "Matt Houston," "Hart to Hart" and "Hotel." Most recently he produced "7th Heaven" and "Summerland."

"Aaron was nothing like what most people expected. He was quiet, soft-spoken, gentlemanly, shy, and loved actors, having started as one himself," Stephen Collins, star of "7th Heaven" said in a statement.

He also produced more than 140 television movies. Among the most notable: "Death Sentence" (1974), "The Boy in the Plastic Bubble" (1976) and "The Best Little Girl in the World" (1981).

During the 1970s and 1980s, Spelling provided series and movies exclusively for ABC and is credited for the network's rise to major status. Jokesters referred to it as "The Aaron Broadcasting Company."

"Aaron's contributions in television are unequaled. To me, he was a dear friend and a truly genuine human being," Jaclyn Smith, the only original "Charlie's Angels" actress who stayed with the show for its entire run, said in a statement Friday.

Spelling's daughter, "90210" star Tori Spelling, issued a statement Saturday: "I am grateful that I recently had the opportunity to reconcile with my father, and most grateful we had the chance to tell each other we loved one another before he passed away. He was a great man and even better father."

Her father's publicist, Kevin Sasaki, said Tori had not been in touch with her family for the past nine to ten months, but he did not know the reason.

Spelling and his wife, Candy, also had a son, Randy, who appeared in the short-lived "Malibu Shores."

Spelling liked to cite some of his more creditable achievements, like "Family" (1976-80), a drama about a middle-class family, and "The Best Little Girl in the World."

Among his prestige films for TV: "Day One" (1989), about the making of the atomic bomb; "And the Band Played On" (1992), based on Randy Shilts' book about the AIDS crisis.

Spelling had arrived in Hollywood virtually penniless in the early 1950s. By the 1980s, Forbes magazine estimated his wealth at $300 million. He gave his second wife, Candy, a 40-carat diamond ring.

The Spellings' most publicized extravagance was their 56,500-square-foot (5,085-square-meter) French chateau in Holmby Hills. The couple bought the former Bing Crosby estate for $10 million and leveled it and two other houses to the ground. Construction was estimated at $12 million.

Born on April 22, 1923, Spelling grew up in a small house in Dallas "on the wrong side of the tracks," he wrote in his 1996 autobiography. He was the fourth son of immigrant Jews, his father from Poland, mother from Russia.

Copyright © 2006 The Associated Press

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Valenda Newell

July 3, 2016

MANY PRAYERS and BLESSINGS to the family

Delbert "Dellie Goose" Hutchinson

June 23, 2014

While Aaron Spelling Shows On ABC Jokesters Referred As Aaron Broadcasting Company.

Jon Lowder

May 5, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Beverly Sturgeon

September 17, 2010

You will never be forgot!

Brian Dotson Jr.

January 11, 2010

TO HIS FAMILY IM SO VERY SORRY AND JUST TO SAY I REALLY CHARMED AND AGAIN IM SO SORRY

[email protected] /Joe Fazio

October 6, 2009

For Aaron...

WEEP NOT FOR ME


Do not weep for me when I no longer dwell among the wonders of the earth; for my larger self is free, and my soul rejoices on the other side of pain...on the other side of darkness.

Do not weep for me, for I am a ray of sunshine that touches your skin, a tropical breeze upon your face, the hush of joy within your heart and the innocence of babes in mothers arms.

I am the hope in a darkened night. And, in your hour of need, I will be there to comfort you. I will share your tears, your joys, your fears, your disappointments and your triumphs.

Do not weep for me, for I am cradled
in the arms of God. I walk with the angels, and hear the music beyond the stars.

Do not weep for me, for I am within you;
I am peace, love, I am a soft wind that caresses the flowers. I am the calm that follows a raging storm. I am an autumns leaf that floats among the garden of God, and I am pure white snow that softly falls upon your hand.

Do not weep for me, for I shall never die, as long as you remember me...
with a smile and a sigh.


© Joe Fazio

Mrs. Cheryl Soto

October 2, 2007

Mr. Spelling is greatly missed by all movie fans. I want to wish Tori the best, I know she misses her father! Tori is a great actress, she learned from the best! In this sad time, A family is not a family UNLESS they are united together! RIP Mr. Spelling

Catherine Fann-Middleton

January 2, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Denise Hoover

November 14, 2006

I just want to say that I'm sorry for your loss, and that Aaron made so much good show that I had watched, and that I still do watch, they are good so that I even love to watch the reruns to. Thank You.

Mark Geuy

October 4, 2006

Mark Geuy of Murrieta - Aaron Spelling you did everything from Mod Squad to Melrose Place, one of the best around in television.

God Bless You!

Mark Geuy

September 30, 2006

Mr. Spelling,

You were an icon to the TV media and your work will always be around for decades to come.

It's a shame to see you passed away...who knows what else you could have brought to television.

God Bless You

September 8, 2006

To the family, I am sorry for your loss. Aaron is truly an Icon. Thank-you Aaron, for all of the wonderful shows you brought to us all.

Richard H

September 4, 2006

Thank you so much for shows like 7th Heaven and my all time favorite Charlie's Angels.

Erik Jaffe

August 27, 2006

Dear Mr. Spelling,





Thank you for providing the highlight of so many of my evenings. You were one of the greatest of men. Love and warmth always came through in your shows.





And you probably brought more money into the United States than anyone other than Bill Gates. Thanks for that too.





You're touch will be missed, but your legacy will go on forever.





Love back





Erik M. Jaffe

SARAH

August 13, 2006

SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE LOSS OF A GREAT MAN. HE WILL FOREVER BE MISSED.

RAMONA GARCIA

August 11, 2006

THANK YOU FOR ALL THE GOOD MOVIES THAT YOU HAVE GIVING US

The Marko Family

August 8, 2006

Thanks for the great memories and god bless.

Donna (Parents) Rheda Allen and Allan Branyon (Branyon) Davis

July 30, 2006

I am so sorry for the loss of a great man that made so many shows that I enjoyed watching. I always had wanted to meet Aaron because my parents went to SMU with him and my mother knew him. He was a cheerleader there and my parents showed me their school annuals with him in them. He really was a true legend. I will miss him dearly even though I never had the chance to meet him. I wish he could have come to Dallas where maybe I could have met him to hear him talk about all the shows he made. The family is in my prayers. Deepest Sympathy.

Holly

July 29, 2006

After so many years of memerobial televison show now he is producing the for Jesus. God rest his soul.

Rob Weeman

July 22, 2006

God Bless

Beth A

July 22, 2006

Thank you Aaron for creating some amazing shows for us to watch. 90210 was by far my favorite and I was literally in tears when I found out it was to be cancelled. I knew most episodes by heart because I taped and rewatched them over and over again... and still watch them to this day (I'm 32 now!) Rest in peace and know that your legacy will never die! To your family- I wish you peace and comfort knowing that the man that you cherished is in G-d's house and looking down at your as your guardian angel. Deepest sympathies, Beth

TRACIE

July 17, 2006

i would like to express my thoughts to the spelling family. he was such a great man.. i was a 90210 fan i never missed a night and if i had to i would have taped the show.. i think to put your daughter in different love scene had to be hard then to have her first night with david was heart feeling that the father producing the show was cool with that.. i love alot of his shows he will be missed for the show that will not be created from him...i hope with the new shows to come will atleast be some what good to watch since arron spelling will not be behind them.... please let's not forget what this man had gave to our lives... he will be sadly missed





R.I.P.

leslie skibinski

July 16, 2006

thank you for 7th heaven and 90210 i was sad to hear that 7th heaven was going to be no more and i'm sorry for your loss.and i hope that 7th heaven has a show in about 10yrs. from now and we can see how they are growing up.

Mr. & Mrs. James D. Bolden - And Family

July 14, 2006

To have lived on earth a meaningful life and give back to others, is something we should want Mr. Spelling to be remembered for. To know that his service on earth was well appreciated and that his welcoming into heaven's glorious gates to meet the one who made it all possible- Give Thanks and applaud him for living forever more.

Sharon Miller

July 10, 2006

I'm so sorry for your loss.

LISA EID

July 10, 2006

I WANT TO GIVE MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY

TO HIS CHILDREN AND WIFE .

I LOST MY MOTHER 09/04 AND 4MONTHS LATER I LOST MY FATHER MY HEART GOES OUT TO ALL OF YOU .



THANK YOU AARON FOR ALL THE BEST T.V SHOWS.

MAY GOD BLESS YOU.

LISA EID (STREAMWOOD ,IL)

shannon ryle

July 10, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

mae hardin

July 10, 2006

Aaron was a man with a mind that he wanted to entertain people and he did, I also love your daughter movie (Mother may I sleep with danger. Keep up with the things your father loved to do

aaron paulitch

July 10, 2006

I JUST WANTED TO SAY MY HEART GO'S OUT TO THE SPELLING FAMILY, AND TO SAY WHAT A SMART WONDERFUL MAN HE WAS ..... GOD BLESS YOU ALL

Dave Nelson

July 9, 2006

Aaron was a man that had freat talents and used them to provide us with much entertainment over the years
We will miss you

LIZ SALDANA

July 9, 2006

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2006

KRIS SANDS

July 9, 2006

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

JULIE MOORE

July 8, 2006

HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY ALL , MAY GOD BE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY THROUGH THESE HARD TIMES

CATHY FRANCE-MACDONALD

July 8, 2006

DEAR SPELLING FAMILY,



ALTHOUGH WE DID NOT KNOW YOU PERSONNALLY WE FEEL-- THROUGH THE LIVES OF TV THAT WE HAVE HAD SUCH PLEASURES FROM ALL THE GREAT SHOWS YOU HAVE PUT ON THE AIR.



OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOUR FAMILY AT THIS TIME MAY THEY BE SPARED FURTHER SORROW.

Beverly Butler

July 7, 2006

May God be with the Spelling family,in this time of sorrow. I send my Prayers and thoughts. Mr. Spelling will truly be missed. He was a giant and all his films he produced shows what a giant he was.

Ann

July 7, 2006

Hoping that happy memories will help you through this difficult time...

Arlene Campos-Steed

July 7, 2006

To the Spelling Family: Thanks to Mr. Spelling, I have enjoyed many years of wonderful entertainment, and will continue to do so through years of re-runs. Born in 1950, I grew up with all of Mr. Spelling's marvelous television programs. His expertise in understanding what the public enjoys will be GREATLY missed. My condolences to his family and a sincere THANK YOU to Mr. Spelling.

JOHN & KIMBERLY CREECH

July 7, 2006

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Miriam

July 7, 2006

To the Spelling Family;

To Tori I am a big fan of you and your father. I love Seven Heaven the show has so much lessons about life and about the way to deal with them.. To all of you please take comfort in knowing that this loving talented man of GOD is with his Father our Father the Lord Jesus Christ. You all aren't the only ones that lost Mr. Spelling the whole world lost him too. You all are in all of our thoughts and prayers. We all loved him but GOD loved him more. To take him home to rest. He is in a better place resting in the loving arms of GOD. Have peace in knowing that he is not suffering but he is resting peacefully.

Glenda Smith

July 7, 2006

HE WILL BE MISSED HE WAS A GREAT MAN I LOVED ALL HIS MOVIES GOD BLESS THE FAMILY

VICKIE & DONALD TROTTER

July 7, 2006

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO THE SPELLING FAMILY. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS TIME.

Jennifer Garth

July 7, 2006

I will never forget how wonderful you were to me. My thoughts are with your family in their time of need. God bless you!

Juanita Harden

July 6, 2006

May the tears in your eyes speak for the love that you have shared with him and may the sorrow in your heart speak for the joy that will never part

JUANA MARTINEZ

July 6, 2006

MY DEEPEST SYMPATY GOES OUT TO THE SPELLING FAMILY,STAY STRONG

jessica gibson

July 6, 2006

i was very sad to hear that Aaron passed away he was such a sweet man, and also very talanted.. now he is in heaven with the good lord smiling down on all of us.. my prayers are with the family... rest in peace, and god bless.

Pam Memmer

July 6, 2006

The world will truly miss his genius.

Almetha Wimes

July 6, 2006

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family fo Mr Spelling you will be missed by me. I will always cherish your movies. We know that God will make a way.

July 6, 2006

My Deepest Sympathy to the Spelling Family. Mr. Spelling was such a talented man and tv will never be the same. I loved all the shows he did, thank you for giving us your talents.

God Bless

J.S.

Brenda Williams

July 6, 2006

Mr. Spelling's work was a true asset to American television. There was nothing like his show Dynasty. He will truly be missed.

Dave Weyman

July 5, 2006

Good Luck!

Tamesa Taylor

July 5, 2006

I was very sadden to here of Mr.Spellings death.My heart goes out to his entire family.May he be at peace with the heaveans.

Tammy Butler

July 5, 2006

i,m so very sorry for the family. i just lost someone dear to me my brother.Mr, spelling was a good man and will be miss.

Stewart Smith

July 5, 2006

I loved you'r show Beverly Hills 90210 i watched it every thursday night when my father went out bowling.

Lacenda Jones

July 5, 2006

My prayers go out to his family. Mr.Spelling was an amazing producer. I've enjoyed everything he has produced over the years. May he rest in peace & God be with his family.

Dawn

July 5, 2006

Spelling Family:

It is amazing the effect that Aaron had on us. He is a legend. Unreplacable and unmatched. It is a sad day for the world of entertainment and his talent will sorely be missed. He created a world for all of us. A world that made us smile, a world that made us laugh and a world that only he could create!

Our deepest sympathy is with you in this devastating time. May God Bless you all!

John(Hilda Tarver) Richmond, Sr.

July 5, 2006

Our prayers are with the entire family. "Look to the hills from whence cometh my help, My help comes from the Lord which made heaven and earth. Ps. 121:1&2, God be with you.

Michael Iezzi

July 5, 2006

To the Spelling, family my deepest sympathy.Aaron provided us with much entertainment. Thank you.

Patsy H.

July 5, 2006

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of a very talented and wonderful man. God Bless.

A Missouri Fan

July 5, 2006

May God bless you all during this sad time. He will be missed deeply.

AnnMarie D

July 5, 2006

The Spelling Family:



I am very sorry to hear of Mr. Spelling's passing. I'm a huge fan of all his shows. A true talent, he will be sadley missed.

Nash Mitchell

July 4, 2006

You are a wonderful inspiration for me as a writer. You have achieved so much in your life and had a astounding effect on many especially portraying minorities in positive roles. God Bless you Mr. Spelling and you family. Shalom.

Mitzi Robinson

July 4, 2006

My PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE SPELLING FAMILY.HE WAS AN INCREDIBLE MAN.

jeannie barr

July 4, 2006

i loved your tv shows,charlies angles was my favorite,you were a

genius you will be missed.

jeannie barr

Dani Doyle

July 4, 2006

Dear Tori, Randy & Candy: I just want to say your father/husband was a very talented man and will be very missed He Is A Real Charlie's Angel right now and is in His 7th Heaven at peace and no pain. God Bless you and your family. My favorite shows were The Mod Squad, Charlie's Angels, Starsky & Hutch along with all his other shows. Maybe now would be a good to time to start airing the Mod Squad on TV Land. Think about as It would be a good hit all over again.

Robert Watkins

July 4, 2006

God Bless his family.

Judi Finkelstein

July 4, 2006

To the Spelling Family:

I was a big fan of Mr. Spellings. I watched most all of his shows at one time or another. I loved 7th Heaven as well as Love Boat, Vegas, etc.



My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. I hope that you will find comfort by knowing that Mr. Spelling was a great man and a television icon.

Vicky Walton

July 1, 2006

To the spelling family,

Mr Spelling will never know the effect he had in my life. I'm a single mother of a beatiful 18 year old young man, though his thoughts and messages on television he helped me raise a very open and thoughtful young man Thank You very much. My thoughts and prayers are with you Sincerely Vicky Walton

LAURIE DIANDREA

June 30, 2006

WHAT A TALENTED AND CLASSY MAN, WHO WILL BE MISSED BY MANY. THE WORLDS THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY.

A True Fan

June 30, 2006

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Charles and Michael Becker-Lanzilotta

June 30, 2006

Our deepest sympathy to the Spelling Family. Here's to a man that gave us so much enjoyment on television and memories of shows that will last a lifetime. Our hearts go out to Candy, Tori, Randy and Family at this time. Rest in peace Aaron you left us wonderful memories.

nancy hermann

June 30, 2006

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Carol Murdock

June 30, 2006

Although Mr. Spelling will long be remembered for his talent and creativity as a writer and producer, his greatest production was the Spelling family: Candy, Randy, and Tori. His starring role as husband and father earns him the eternal award of Heaven's newest Angel.

Dr. Todd Sefla & Family

June 29, 2006

Our deepest sympathy and codolences in the loss of a deep man that brought us years of joy and conected our generations.

Aarika ugokwe

June 29, 2006

Aarom Spelling was a great producer. Growing up I always watched 90210, I still watch it on soap net. He will be a man that will never be forgotten!!

T JOHNSON

June 29, 2006

GOD SPEED MR. SPELLING. AN ICON OF OUR TIME, YOU WILL BE MISSED. GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY.

Vicky Davis

June 29, 2006

This man had an amazing story writing skill. I have always watch his television shows for years. He will be truly missed. God bless his family and lift their spirits. I really enjoyed his gift.

Leila Duchesne

June 29, 2006

My deepest sympathy to his beloved family!



My Tribute to Aaron Spelling



Aaron was a special name,with purpose and with pride. A name that's known to everyone and brought a winning smile. With Realm of written words abound, he built a royal court, of Overwhelming talent ever to be sought.Then and Now important,the present with the past.



Stars of yore and stars today, that will always last. Precious are the moments presented on TV. Entertainment at its best, "you" truly were the Dean of Literary wonders. A Master of your Art! You showed Love and understanding, for your work came from the heart. Inspired by the greatness of God and all that's good. Your Natural ability, had led you where it should. To Great success and happiness! Your dreams had all come true! And the excellence of Prime Time Shows, were all because of YOU!

June 29, 2006

Sorry for your loss

Michele Morgan

June 29, 2006

The pain of his loss will be felt by all. But know that his spirit lives on. He was a very wonderful man and did many things for many people and he is in a very good place for it. My sincerest condolences to his family!

JANE E. Harris

June 29, 2006

My heart goes out to the Spelling family, my deepest sympathy to you Tori and your Whole family. I have watched all of your father"s shows. He will be missed by all.

mary villalobos ,Rowan

June 29, 2006

Your work was great I loved all of them you will be deeply missed. God Bless

connie mcculloch

June 29, 2006

May God fill the void with peace that comes from him alone.You are in my prayers.

pamela kirby

June 29, 2006

A face & name so well known in our homes has passed onto to be with his maker. May he rest in piece now. At this time may the Lord comfort the Spelling family.

Debbi Aubee

June 29, 2006

My Deepest Sympathies to the Spelling Family:



My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. I pray that your memories will bring you some comfort as you work through your loss. He is never really gone, as he lives on in your memories and in your hearts.



He will be missed by all, not just those he knew in the industry, but by his fans. He brought us many, many years of wonderful programming that will live on forever. I know I grew up watching many of his shows and it never failed I would be "hooked". He was truly an amazing man with remarkable talents. Somewhere along the line Tori, you caught a piece of that in your own right which is a blessing.



May your memories and the love in your hearts guide you and comfort you in the days ahead. He'll always be right there in this way. The feeling will be there, one only the two of you can share. Cherish that and keep it near. It truly is a comfort when you need it most. God bless all of you.

Brenda Adams

June 29, 2006

My sincerest condolences to the family of Aaron Spelling. I truly enjoyed watching many of his productions. Thanks for sharing him with me and the world.

Linda C. Johnson & Family

June 29, 2006

To The Spelling Family, I send to you my deep sympathy and prayers for strength during this time of breavement. He left us all a portion of his spirit, in the many shows he produced. He will live on forever.

Suzanne Roth

June 29, 2006

You will be greatly missed by all...

BETTY RIVAS & FAMILY

June 28, 2006

MR.SPELLING

A JOB WELL DONE.

AND TO THE SPELLING FAMILY.

MY GOD BE WITH YOU TODAY AND

ALWAYS.

Lisa Nickerson

June 28, 2006

To Candy,Tori & Randy,

You are in my thoughts and prayers at this time of need. I loved the shows that your husband and father made. I liked to watch Beverly Hills 90120. I also watched Love Boat, Charlies Angels and the rest. He was a very well liked man. He will be deeply missed. You will be in my prayers at this time of need.

CAROLYN RIVERA

June 28, 2006

To the Spelling Family

My deepest sympathies go out to your family at this time. I am such a devoted fan to Mr. Spelling and his work.I followed many of his shows in the last 24 years of my life and last Friday i sat there in shock when i heard of this enormous loss you all are dealing with. I wrote to Mr.Spelling back in the 90210 years to express my love of the show and in return i recieved autographs from the 90210 cast and Mr. Spelling himself. It made my day. I cherish those to this very day. Tori, i am a bg fan of you and i hope that in these days of sadness you are able to read some of these and realize the impact your father had on the world. He is a ledgend and an inspiration. He loved you and Randy and Im sure you made him proud. My prayers are with your whole family...with love always...Bravo Mr. Spelling, your irreplacable!!

Tammy Birkheimer

June 28, 2006

I haven't seen all of the shows that Mr. Spelling made, however I have seen alot of them. My favorite one is Charmed. I know he will be missed by all. My thoughts and prayers are with the Spelling family in their hour of need. Good-night and good-bye friend.

frances nain

June 28, 2006

our deepest sympathy to the spelling family you all will be in our thoughts and prayers

Deborah Spoone

June 28, 2006

To the Spelling Family: As a young teenager I grew up on the Love Boat and Fantasy Island as well as other shows that he produced. My mother had the privilege of touring the Love Boat and I have souveniers that she brought back with her and I will treasure them always. Also a lot of my friends back then said I looked like Kate Jackson. I also looked forward to Tattoo saying "de plane,de plane" when it would be coming in on Saturday Night. I would wish many times that I was there on that island. I send my condolences and this thought:



Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil. I am sure that as uprightly as he lived his life so he was in his passing. May God sustain you throughout this trying time, and may he send his comforter to you. Until we meet again in Heaven

Christina Castro & family

June 28, 2006

The world has lost a great talent. Our condelences to the Spelling family, especially Tori. God bless you all.

Ginger ([email protected]) Magnon

June 28, 2006

May God be woth all of you who knew this talented man. I would have liked to meet him. I've been a fan of his work for many years.

I'm glad Tori had the chance to reconcille with her father. My husband died years ago. Too many times he would go out with the boys and we wouldn't talk for days. One night, he went out with one of his friends and was killed. We had a wounderful evening before he left. He took me into his arms and told me he loved me before he left. I'm sooo glad we didn't have a fight before he left.

Thank God you had the chance to tell him you loved him before he died.

May God be with you and help you all through this terrible time.

Jinelle Spear

June 28, 2006

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I watched many off his shows and I think he was a brilliant man. He has touched many people including myself. I just wanted to say he will be greatly missed.

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