Erin Moran has passed away at 56, RIP.
She had fallen on hard times in recent years, substance abuse.
She had fallen on hard times in recent years, substance abuse.
Erin Moran has died
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She filed a US$10 million breach-of-contract lawsuit against CBS, but only received US$65,000. Too bad, $10 million could have put her back on track.
Having to work for a living after the Hollywood limelight is too much for some former child stars. Not everyone can become Jennifer Lawrence. I feel sorry for Erin Moran but it wasn't like she was outrageously talented in the first place.
Ron Howard had a good run with The Andy Griffith Show and Happy Days, but he saw what was coming. So while Happy Days was still going strong he made two hot rod films (Eat My Dust, Grand Theft Auto) that gave him a niche outside of the show. During the last two season, Richie Cunningham appeared on the show sparingly. He was busy making Night Shift and Splash.
Wow, talk about a blast from the past: Suzi Quatro.
Ron Howard had a good run with The Andy Griffith Show and Happy Days, but he saw what was coming. So while Happy Days was still going strong he made two hot rod films (Eat My Dust, Grand Theft Auto) that gave him a niche outside of the show. During the last two season, Richie Cunningham appeared on the show sparingly. He was busy making Night Shift and Splash.
Wow, talk about a blast from the past: Suzi Quatro.
Most child actors don't know what they want, some do. Hunter McCracken (The Tree of Life - young Jack) could have been a critically acclaimed actor by now, but the Hollywood life wasn't for him.
Kara Hayward had it together enough to plan her future. After the acclaim she got for Moonrise Kingdom, she chose to stay in school. She's currently attending Harvard and does bit parts to keep her foot in the door. While she completes her education she's made money recording audio books, good training for a future actor. She recently had a small roles in Manchester by the Sea and Patterson. Once she graduates, it will only be a matter of time before she reaches Jennifer Lawrence level of fame.
Alec Baldwin knows.
Kara Hayward had it together enough to plan her future. After the acclaim she got for Moonrise Kingdom, she chose to stay in school. She's currently attending Harvard and does bit parts to keep her foot in the door. While she completes her education she's made money recording audio books, good training for a future actor. She recently had a small roles in Manchester by the Sea and Patterson. Once she graduates, it will only be a matter of time before she reaches Jennifer Lawrence level of fame.
Alec Baldwin knows.
She hadn't done anything really since Joanie Loves Chachi.... that was 35 years ago.
One of those child actors, who didn't transition to something else when the career dried up. This goes for athletes too. And 30 years ago, a lot of celebs/athletes didn't make tons of money.
Always have a back up plan. A formal education helps too. Heck, the nerdy guy in The Wonder Years became a lawyer. He had enough of acting, got a law degree and became a lawyer. I'm not saying everyone can be a lawyer, but if the acting career isn't working, do something else. There are old time hockey players (before the big money was made), who did contracting work or sold cars. Not glamourous, but at least it's something they did after.
As my dad said 30 years ago to us kids (along with millions of other parents).... "Get a degree.... it gives you options".
Yeah, 56 is way too young to die, I remember her as an 8 year old in the tv series, "Daktari": 38 seconds mark
Just not in recent times. She had a nasty drug habit and any money she sued for probably would have ended up killing her sooner, not in any stretch of the imagination would it have put her back on track.
Suzi Quatro, so hot!
She was an unstable junkie - it might have bought her a year or two but we would have read the same ending. If only she could have followed Scott Baio ('Chachi') lead who has no talent but used his has been TV status to pander unwarranted attention from the public. If it was his obituary, I'd have a celebratory drink.
Didn't Scott Baio call Hillary Clinton a cunt?
The latest on Hunter McCracken is he's studying to become a doctor. He was phenomenal as young Jack, you better know what you're doing when adult Jack is played by Sean Penn.
The latest on Hunter McCracken is he's studying to become a doctor. He was phenomenal as young Jack, you better know what you're doing when adult Jack is played by Sean Penn.
www.google.ca/amp/s/amp.cnn.com/cnn/2017/04/24/entertainment/erin-moran-cause-of-death/index.html
It's being reported that results of a preliminary autopsy suggest Moran's likely cause of death was advanced cancer. No illegal drugs found in her residence.
It's being reported that results of a preliminary autopsy suggest Moran's likely cause of death was advanced cancer. No illegal drugs found in her residence.
Isn't is astonishing that whenever a celebrity past or present dies so many immediately speculate that it was due to substance abuse?
It is true that she had a troubled life after her fame disappeared but it is unfair to put that label on someone just because you think you know everything.
BTW. I'm not focusing on anyone in particular for this way of thinking, just that it is a common first thought when someone popular dies.
Just seems very ironic that the OP that suggested substance abuse before her cause of death was confirmed goes by the TERB handle 'unassuming"
Though she had a history of alcohol abuse, this report tells another story...
http://pagesix.com/2017/04/24/happy-days-star-erin-moran-died-of-cancer/
The reason for the assumption celeb deaths are drug related is because it's true. And it's just a stereotypical response. It's like a terrorist act happening killing 50 people. Most people will assume it's some Islamic nutcase. And chances are they will be right. People of mid east background have a small amount of global population, yet it seems terror bombings, hijackings and other silly shit is a disproportionately high amount. Chinese people make up about 20% of global population, so straightlining the math, you'd think Chinese people would be 20% of terror acts. Instead, it's probably more like 0.2%.
A good portion of celeb deaths seem to come from long time addictions to drugs or alcohol. Too much money to spend, too much pressure, too easy to get.
On the other hand, out of all the friends and family you know who have died, I bet most are just from old age or disease. Movie stars and athletes seem to die from a lot more stupid stuff than the avg person.
I had this discussion with someone on a forum elsewhere, and they made a good point. Celebs, athletes, and famous people love the attention. But when work is done, they may have periods of time with nothing to do. It's not like a M-F job most people have. Very structured, predictable, and there isn't a lot of time to goof off or you get fired. Celebs and Athletes with lots of downtime can sometimes need that craving of being attention seekers and feeling high. If they don't get it from people looking and loving them, then the next thing to do is pop some pills or booze it up to keep the feeling going.
The avg person gets home from work, eats dinner and chills out after dinner. Sitting around taking care of kids and watching a hockey game on Sportsnet might be good enough to keep them content until tomorrow. But for people with money, fame and attention, they might get totally bored with the things the avg person does.... sitting there and surfing the net or watching tv...... so then it's time to pop some pills or drink wine like no tomorrow as they have the money to do it.
I stumbled across a cross-Canada special with Valerie Pringle on CBC a while back. Former NHLer Fred Boimistruck was an engineer on the VIA train she was riding on.
Ken Dryden articled with a law firm during his career with the Habs
Randy Gregg earned a medical degree before he was an Oiler.
Pretty good back up plans
Randy Gregg earned a medical degree before he was an Oiler.
Pretty good back up plans
"Happy Days” actress Erin Moran died of throat cancer"
"Throat cancer is also associated with certain types of human papillomavirus infections (HPV). HPV is a sexually transmitted virus. HPV infection is a risk factor for certain oropharyngeal cancers, according to the Cancer Treatment Centers of America. Throat cancer has also been linked to other types of cancers.Dec 20, 2016"
"Throat cancer is also associated with certain types of human papillomavirus infections (HPV). HPV is a sexually transmitted virus. HPV infection is a risk factor for certain oropharyngeal cancers, according to the Cancer Treatment Centers of America. Throat cancer has also been linked to other types of cancers.Dec 20, 2016"
