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re: Here's to the lady who lunched: Elaine Stritch

Posted by: seeseveryshow 12:49 am EST 11/18/14
In reply to: re: Here's to the lady who lunched: Elaine Stritch - fredfrankg 12:15 am EST 11/18/14

Why do you write (oy!) after reference to Stritch's attorney? It is reported on the other board that the attorney mentioned that Stritch left behind a substantial estate ("millions") and she gave much to charity.

If this is true, it certainly conflicts with the impression I, and I am sure others, had about Stritch's financial condition. Wasn't she unable to pay her rent at The Carlisle? Didn't she do her last shows there to help pay her rent?

Do you recall exactly what her attorney stated?


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re: Here's to the lady who lunched: Elaine Stritch

Posted by: manchurch03104 11:18 am EST 11/18/14
In reply to: re: Here's to the lady who lunched: Elaine Stritch - seeseveryshow 12:49 am EST 11/18/14

he said that she left bequests in her will for caregivers and friends close to her at the end of her life, that would change their lives, and

that she left $500,000 to The Actors Fund.

There was a noticeable gasp and then applause from the audience.

He said that she also set up scholarships at The Stella Adler Studio.


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re: Here's to the lady who lunched: Elaine Stritch

Posted by: fredfrankg (fredfrankg427@gmail.com) 01:09 am EST 11/18/14
In reply to: re: Here's to the lady who lunched: Elaine Stritch - seeseveryshow 12:49 am EST 11/18/14

Exactly, no. The "oy" was simply because it was so long winded. There's a lot to be said for brevity.

As for Stritch's finances, she made quite a bundle since Showboat, and invested very well., Her net worth was (allegedly) somewhere between $15-20 million.


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Oh for heaven's sake...

Posted by: garyd 12:54 am EST 11/18/14
In reply to: re: Here's to the lady who lunched: Elaine Stritch - seeseveryshow 12:49 am EST 11/18/14

I am seldom at a loss for words….


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re: Oh for heaven's sake...

Posted by: Harper 10:36 am EST 11/19/14
In reply to: Oh for heaven's sake... - garyd 12:54 am EST 11/18/14

Unique woman. No one like her on stage. Or off. But notorious for never paying for anything. Not a cup of coffee. Friends would take her out for dinner. She'd order two complete dinners and take one home. Apparently, very good at saving money.


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