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JAMIE LEE CURTIS PAYS TRIBUTE TO HER DAD!

Posted by Adam

Friday October 1, 2010

Jamie Lee CurtisJAMIE Lee Curtis has paid tribute to her Hollywood legend father Tony Curtis who died on Wednesday.

The 51-year-old actress believes her dad has left behind a “legacy” not only as a wonderful leading actor but also as a great family man who had fans across the globe.

“My father leaves behind a legacy of great performances in movies and in his paintings and assemblages,” she said.

“He leaves behind children and their families who loved him and respected him and a wife and in-laws who were devoted to him. He also leaves behind fans all over the world.”

Tony’s sixth wife Jill Vandenberg — whom he married in 1998 — also made a statement outside their home in Las Vegas, noting all he had ever wanted to be was a “movie star”.

“He died peacefully here, surrounded by those who love him and have been caring for him,” she said.

“All Tony ever wanted was to be a movie star. He didn’t want to be the most dramatic actor. He wanted to be a movie star, ever since he was a little kid.”

Jill also revealed the Some Like It Hot star had been in hospital a number of times in the last few weeks for obstructive pulmonary disease and lung problems.

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  • Peter&Doris

    Just must say we feel for you & that you surely continue the fine tradition of acting with much genitic help.
    Be Well.

  • http://ferguson..peggy@yahoo.com SusieQ

    Most of the “famous” are forgotten but the great ones live on
    I was a big movie goer in that era and Tony will always be remembered by me.
    Condolences go out to his family and those who will miss him most as friends & fans.

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