[OBIT] Merv Griffin dead at 82

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

Merv Griffin, whose prolific show business career included singing on radio during the big band era and creating two of the medium's most enduring games shows, died at age 82 today in Los Angeles. The cause of death was prostate cancer, according to a statement from his family that was released by Marcia Newberger, spokeswoman for The Griffin Group/Merv Griffin Entertainment...

Source: BaltimoreSun.com

 

[Prophetess]

RIP Merv.

Thank you for two of the most enjoyable game shows ever.

 

[VF21]

My grandmother actually met Merv Griffin at a charity tennis match in the Bay Area some 25 years ago. She said he was one of the classiest yet most down-to-earth celebrities she'd ever met.

Rest in peace, Mr. Griffin.

 

[Evenstar]

sad...

he went to my high school... many years ago