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Dizzy · Marc Jacobs

Aaron Spelling died...

member · Hermes

Oh that's so sad

It is the end of an era. I loved his shows. I also know that Tori just reunited w/him after not seeing him for a long time ( I guess due to issues w/her mom) that's so sad.

JoceyBaby23 · Gucci

Here's the article... He just died on Friday.

Posted on Mon, Jun. 26, 2006

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TV producer Aaron Spelling buried by family in L.A. cemetery
Associated Press

LOS ANGELES - A private burial service was held for Aaron Spelling, the television producer of such shows as "Dynasty," "Love Boat" and "Beverly Hills 90210" who died last week at 83.

Sunday's family only graveside service at Hillside Memorial Park was attended by Spelling's widow, Candy, son Randy, daughter Tori and the producer's brother Danny Spelling, publicist Kevin Sasaki said Monday.

No other details were released. Sasaki said an entertainment industry memorial service was planned in about a month.

Spelling suffered a stroke on June 18 and died at his Los Angeles mansion on Friday.

"Our extreme sadness and grief is comforted by the overwhelming number of heartfelt calls we have received," Candy and Randy Spelling said in a statement released earlier by Sasaki.

"We are truly grateful for the outpouring of love and sympathy expressed by so many friends and colleagues who knew Aaron. Our family is truly appreciative of everyone's love and support," the statement read.

One of the most prolific TV producers in history, Spelling generated numerous hits, including "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."

"He was undoubtedly the greatest producer of popular television during the 1970's, 1980's and 1990's," Joan Collins, who starred in the producer's hit "Dynasty," said in a statement Monday.

"I shall always be grateful to him for insisting I play the role of Alexis Carrington on 'Dynasty,'" Collins continued, noting, "At one time, ABC was known as "Aaron's Broadcast Company" because he had so many hit shows."

Heather Locklear, star of Spelling's "Melrose Place," said in a statement Monday that Spelling will not be forgotten.

"I am so sad to hear the news of Aaron's death," Locklear said. "He called me his lucky penny (because Spelling shows she was in were hits), but I am the lucky one because he graced me with his encouragement and talent."

Aurora · Marc Jacobs

gosh this just shows how far behind my hometown newspaper is. They just reported his stroke on Sunday and said he was recovering at home

NCshopper · Hermes

That is sad. But, he lived a long, successful, and productive life and reconciled with his daughter before he died, so all in all, that's pretty good.

Side note: His wife's name is Candy and his son is Randy? Candy and Randy?!?! Yikes!

joy0302 · Kate Spade

That is sad. I grew up with his shows!! What was going on with Tori and her mom? I thought I heard that the mom was going out with someone else already or something like that. If so that is wrong if that man gave her such a great life and she was cheating on him before he even died.