RIP - John Ritter and Johnny Cash

[Lisa]

Country music legend Johnny Cash has died in Nashville of complications from diabetes at 71.

Actor and comedian John Ritter has died unexpectedly after he was rushed to the hospital for a "dissection of the aorta". Ritter, who would have turned 55 next week, was the star of the ABC series "8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter."

[Orryll]

And was in Threes Company.


They will be missed

[Scales Zoo]

Just the other day I told someone that I wouldn't be suprised to hear that Johny Cash dies soon. I was actually a big fan of his (I'm not a country music fan).

I loved threes company as a kid, and really liked John Ritter.

That is sad news, and I learned about it on ssnakess.com.

Ryan

[marisa]

Man John Ritter was AWESOME in Slingblade and I of course used to watch Three's Company all the time. I am sad to hear this news as I thought he was a good actor.

Marisa

[Pixie]

Although I'm not a huge fan of country music, I sure was a fan of the famous "man in black" Johnny Cash.

R.I.P.

Pixie

[Clownfishie]

I can't believe that John Ritter is dead! Just saw him doing an interview on TV a couple of weeks ago...

May they both RIP...

[vanderkm]

Sad news indeed.

Though I am not a fan, I bought Johnny Cash's latest CD (yes, I buy them) with the music video of "Hurt" (from 9 inch nails) and it is a powerful statement - maybe hit me stronger than the original version coming from someone of his age - closer to my own!

And John Ritter - more depth than he typically got to show - really liked him as the dad on Scrubs.


mary v.

[Invictus]

I was shocked when I heard about these deaths on the morning news. I had a great deal of respect for both of the Johns here. 8 Simple Rules was one of my favorite TV sitcoms, and I grew up on Three's Company. Never been a huge country fan, but it's always sad when a legend passes on, fan or not. They will both be missed.

[lilyskip]

oh my god...that's unbelievable. I was just listening to some johnny cash records with my friends last night over whiskey and franks and beans. and john ritter...geez. What a loss.

Johnny Cash was born on my birthday.

[Wuntu Menny]

They were both icons in their own respects. I too grew up on Three's Company and Ritter used to make me LMAO on a regular basis. I can't believe he's gone already.

While Cash seems to have been tagged with the less than deserved moniker of "Country Music Legend", he was far more than that. For those of you that think you know who he was, I suggest digging a little deeper. You may gain a whole new admiration for the man.

To add a little levity to the situation, I can't help but imagine the two of them in reversed roles. The Man in Black in a scene with Janet, Chrissy, and Mr. Roper pulling a prat fall over an ottoman. And perhaps Johnny Ritter performing live at San Quentin would prove entertaining!

WM

[corr]

Originally posted by marisa
Man John Ritter was AWESOME in Slingblade

I agree. He was very underated as an actor IMO. I was shocked to here the news of both of them today. :(

[Jeff_Favelle]

I was in a movie with John Ritter!! (A Child's Wish). I was just an extra, but meeting him and stuff was soooo cool.

So sad to hear.:(

[Linds]

Such sad news :( Wasn't much for a lot of the newer stuff... but a lil Ring of Fire and Three's Company is always good times :)

[BAZ]

Thats sad man :(

[Batdad]

This is truely sad, grew up on Three's Company as a kid (the original, not the reruns) and my dad was a big fan Johnny Cash. In fact recently we have introduced our kids to some of Cash's songs and they got a kick out of One Peice at a Time and A boy Name Sue. The Old Lady and I were just discussing wether he had passed away or not and then I saw on the news something about the fact that he just performed recently. I thought that was cool, but I guess it happens to all sooner or later, truely sad.:(

Our childhood ends the day we truely realize we are going to die one day.

Bruce

[MAN OF STEEL]

im not really a fan of them, but i do know how losing some one feels. to all of their fans and loved ones, i am sorry to hear the bad news and hope everyone recovers fine. god bless

[Pia]

That's very sad news. I grew up listening to my parents' Johnny Cash records and have always been a fan. No matter what type of music he was singing, his voice always moved me.

I will always remember John Ritter for his roles in Three's Company and Slingblade.

Wuntu Menny: John Ritter performing live at San Quentin...LMAO!!! How about him doing a rousing rendition of "A Boy Named Sue" :-)

[Wrath]

WOW! I had 3 cups of coffe yesterday at work and was harassing all the office by singing Johnny Cash's Folsom Prison Blues over and over and over again. I must have known somehow.

Ritter will always live on in 3's company. I used to love that show as a kid.

:(

[chas*e]

I hear the train a-comin'

It's rollin' round the bend.

And I ain't seen the sunshine

Since I don't know when.

I'm stuck in Folsom Prison

And time keeps draggin' on..................RIP JC

[daver676]

Was never a big Cash fan, but watched Threes Company on a regular basis growing up. I was very surprised to hear about of John Ritter's death. May they both rest in peace.

Dave

[Lisa]

Anyone remember the name of the cop show John Ritter did? I remember it was short lived but i enjoyed it while it lasted.

[marisa]

I think it was Hooperman's or something like that.

Marisa

[Tim and Julie B]

Wow I can't believe it. JC you were kind of expecting but John Ritter. I remember seeing a video of Robin Williams live from the 70's and he sees John Ritter in the audiance. Well he pulls him up on the stage and they do improve. It was one of the funniest things I have ever seen. You sometimes forget that John Ritter was a comidian first and man was he a good one. I really enjoy 8 simple rules......... Not to many good sitcoms left. To Bad.

[jay76]

This is the first time I heard of their passings.... how sad. Like many others, I grew up with my parent's playing Johnny Cash and watching Three's Company. He did a good job in Buffy too (I thought so anyways, some of friends thought it was too against his 'style'). They will be missed, that's for sure.

[Lisa]

Yeah John Ritter was a shock to me too. I thought Johnny Cash was dead a while ago and then I saw a video of his on EdgeTv (of all places, i think I still have an 8 Track of him some where). I think I saw the Williams/Ritter encounter some time ago.

start to feel old when all the pop icons you grew up with start dieing off, and it's not like retirment, cause they're not coming back.

[jaybox_reptiles]

im gonna miss johny cach i got to meet him about 5 years ago when my dads frind was setting some thing up for him it was like a 2 sec breef talk and hand shake

[Yve]

very sad news.....:(.....they were both very talented people that cheered me up many a time.

[matrix1829]

he was a great actor and person and he will be greatly missed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[TheRedDragon]

That's really sad. I was in absolute shock especially when I found out that John Ritter was one of the two celebrities that passed away. He was too young. :(

[corr]

Remember 'Hearts Afire"? It didn't last long but I liked that show too. John played with Markie Post and Billy Bob Thorton in it. We tried to rent "Slingblade" the other night but they didn't have it! Stupid Jumbo.