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It's Not a Bad Dream: Suzanne Pleshette Dies

Posted Jan 20th 2008 2:45AM by TMZ Staff

TV wife Suzanne Pleshette died at her home in Los Angeles last night at age 70, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Just last September, while undergoing treatment, she appeared at a 35th anniversary event celebrating "The Bob Newhart Show."

Suzanne was married in 2001 to "Newhart" actor Tom Poston, who died in 2007.

Pleshette got a really big break in 1963, when Alfred Hitchcock cast her in "The Birds." She married heartthrob Troy Donahue the following year. Her most unforgettable appearance, however, was in the classic final episode of "Newhart," when she rolled over and revealed that the whole show had been a dream.

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46. Does anybody where the famous clip of Suzanne Pleshette in the last minute of the last "Newhart" show is, on line? It isn't on youtube.

Posted at 11:57AM on Jan 20th 2008 by Larry

47. You were a class act, one of my favorite actresses. I never missed an opportunity to watch any TV show you were on . Although you were best know on TV for The Bob Newhart Show, your talent went so much farther than just that show.....I hope you are in a peaceful place with your two loves......RIP Suzanne.

Posted at 12:01PM on Jan 20th 2008 by Marianne

48. I know jr, it is a vicious habit to break. Do you or anyone remember Tom Postons name on Newhart?

Posted at 12:04PM on Jan 20th 2008 by Kelli

49. During my early childhood, I enjoyed watch her in The Bob Newhart Show.. I also have seen some of the old movies which she appeared in..She was a good actress..It was sad to know of her dealing with lung cancer for some while..By 40%, the percent of people all over the country with the lung cancer, #2 leading as if people smoke so long with cigarettes, sometimes, it can happen after smoking 5-10 yrs..I hope more of people quit smoking and give themselves the chances to make more chapters of their lives, But,it is up to people's decisions.
TMZ, Let Suzanne Pleshette rests her soul and leave her close friends and extended family alone. My thoughts with her family....

Posted at 12:13PM on Jan 20th 2008 by Julie G.

50. ...kelli, I don't and the person who might know is on HTP!! hahahahhahaha

Posted at 12:13PM on Jan 20th 2008 by jr

51. Kelli- Do you mean the character name of Tom Preston on the show?... It was "Cliff Murdock"

Posted at 12:19PM on Jan 20th 2008 by Julie G.

52. No Julie G., I mean the character he played on Newhart as the loveable handy man. He always wore the overalls.

Posted at 12:20PM on Jan 20th 2008 by Kelli

53. Kelli- Oh it is George Utley on Newhart.. It is the newer one with different version of newhart show

Posted at 12:23PM on Jan 20th 2008 by Julie G.

54. It is sad, but that's what smoking for 40 years will do to you. My gawd, her voice was lower than Henry Kissingers...she must've smoked several packs a day.

Weird question: Why do so many people say "RIP" or "Rest in Peace"??? She's DEAD, of course she's at peace. ???

Posted at 12:05PM on Jan 21st 2008 by kelly

55. George Utley!! Thats it! Thanks Julie G. That has been bugging me all day. I remember finding out her and Tom were together and couldn't believe it. They are together again, bless their souls.

Posted at 12:31PM on Jan 20th 2008 by Kelli

56. USA Today article from September on her lung cancer and that, yes, she did smoke

http://www.usatoday.com/life/people/2007-09-06-suzanne-pleshette_N.htm

Posted at 2:08PM on Jan 20th 2008 by trekman1420

57. Kelli- Sorry took this response longer, I was browsing the other site. on TMZ.com.. No problem., my pleasure helping you out a bit on this. I go back to the other site just browsing again.. Just wonder if I miss anything.. Maybe not much.. Hope you, and jr have a great day..

Posted at 12:43PM on Jan 20th 2008 by Julie G.

58. Comments from a smoker: "So what if she was a smoker!!! She was also 70 yrears old and enjoyed her life.........This is the average age for women to die - not because she was a smoker!!!" Nope. Average age for a woman to die is 79. Plus it would be nice to not have to live the last few years of your life suffering the side-effects of lung cancer, whether you die at 60 or 80.

Posted at 12:45PM on Jan 20th 2008 by Frankiestage

59. IIRC, she played a nun in the original Fugitive series starring David Jansen. I thought she was a great actress.

Posted at 12:59PM on Jan 20th 2008 by Noodles

60. No problem Julie G., nice chattin with ya. If I see jr I will tell her Hi.

Posted at 12:56PM on Jan 20th 2008 by Kelli

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