Actress, singer and animal welfare activist, Doris Day, died of pneumonia on Monday, May 13th at the age of 97 years.
And, with her passing, so did another important piece of my childhood memories.
Everyone wanted to be like Doris Day – beautiful inside and out and with a sunny disposition that would not quit! She was a lovely role model growing up – a breath of fresh air.
Her eyes glowed with passion and authenticity when she sang. It appeared and sounded effortless and washed over me like a warm summer breeze.
Generally known for her hit, “Que Sera, Sera“, she was the voice of many vocal gems – my favourite being “Secret Love” from the movie musical , “Calamity Jane“.
I sang this song all the time in my youth and it saddens me to think that so many modern day vocalists have abandoned the beauty of a simple melody and musical message.
During her Golden Years, she dedicated her life to her beloved animals and lived simply and quietly. Therefore, her wish to not have a large ceremony or a headstone seems appropriate.
However, many fans around the world will be celebrating her legacy today and beyond. I know I will. She will be missed.
To the fans, family and friends of Doris Day, I would like to extend my heartfelt condolences. R.I.P. Doris Day.
You can read more about her legacy at CNN.Com
I always liked her cheerful take on Cole Porter’s “Just One of Those Things,” myself!
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Ooo. I will have to check this out. Thanks RR!
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I’m sorry to hear that she has passed.
I enjoyed seeing one of her movies again several months ago that I had seen before, “Young Man With A Horn” with Kirk Douglas, Hoagy Carmichael and Lauren Bacall. She played a band singer and sang many songs in her soft, sultry effortless style in this film. She also had a way of bringing the heat in sort of a virtuous vixen kind of way that can be surprising sometimes. She always seemed like a first class lady when I saw her interviews and live appearances.
America’s sweetheart, Doris Day. Rest in Peace.
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Legends like her will go on forever in our hearts. I love the fact that her celebrity status never changed the person on who she was. RIP, the world will always remember her….
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