RIP Eileen Brennan

TootlesTheTaxi · 01/08/13 - 01:52

Sad news. Clue and Private Benjamin are brilliant films and she was very memorable in both of them.

[Deleted User] · 01/08/13 - 02:48

"Well, someone's got to break the ice, and it might as well be me. I mean, I'm used to being a hostess, it's part of my husband's work. And it's always difficult when a group of new friends meet together for the first time, to get acquainted. So I'm perfectly prepared to start the ball rolling. I mean, I-I have absolutely no idea what we're doing here. Or what I'm doing here, or what this place is about, but I am determined to enjoy myself. And I'm very intrigued, and, oh my, this soup's delicious, isn't it?"

Brilliant monologue from Clue. Delivered perfectly.

CreamPuff · 01/08/13 - 02:54

Me too! I was obsessed with Private Benjamim when it first came out and went to the cinema about 3 times in one week to watch it:D

CreamPuff · 01/08/13 - 02:54

The 'me too' was in reference to wanting to watch Clue and Murder by Death:D

Judas82 · 01/08/13 - 02:55

Sad sad news. Fabulous actress. I will continue to enjoy your work u've left behind especially my two faves Private Benjamin and Clue. Adored those since childhood.

R.I.P

mr muggles · 01/08/13 - 03:34

downtonfan wrote: »

Stole every film she was in. That will be her legacy

This.

Nollaig79 · 01/08/13 - 04:39

RIP Eileen Brennan, great character in Private Benjamin.

grahamzxy · 01/08/13 - 04:45

JamieHT wrote: »

She was definitely underrated (listing awards proves nothing), do you see that as an insult? To me it's a compliment! Anyway, this is not the place for such a discussion. This is most surely an appreciation thread. I have been crying a lot this evening due to my sadness that one of my favourite actresses has died - something I've never experienced before. I've changed my phone background in her honour.

I will never forget her.

Yes she had a great screen presence - and I watched her week in and out in the early 1980's on ITV after school. It is reassuring that actresses like her were in demand for such a long career (1966-2011) RIP.