Fifties Pop Sensation Eddie Fisher Dead at 82

By PopEater / Wire Services Posted Sep 24th 2010 06:16AM

Pop singer Eddie Fisher passed away Wednesday night at his home in Berkeley of complications from hip surgery, his daughter, Tricia Leigh Fisher of Los Angeles, told The Associated Press. He was 82.

"Late last evening the world lost a true America icon," Fisher's family said in a statement released by publicist British Reece. "One of the greatest voices of the century passed away. He was an extraordinary talent and a true mensch."

In the early 50s, Fisher sold millions of records with 32 hit songs including 'Thinking of You,' 'Any Time,' 'Oh, My Pa-pa,' 'I'm Yours,' and 'Wish You Were Here.' His fame was enhanced by his 1955 marriage to movie darling Debbie Reynolds -- they were touted as "America's favorite couple" -- and the birth of two children. Their daughter Carrie Fisher became a film star herself in the first three 'Star Wars' films as Princess Leia.

His clear voice brought him a devoted following of teenage girls in the early 1950s before marriage scandals overshadowed his fame.

Fisher's 'Thinking of You'

When Eddie Fisher's best friend, producer Mike Todd, was killed in a 1958 plane crash, Fisher comforted the widow, Elizabeth Taylor. Amid sensationalist headlines, Fisher divorced Reynolds and married Taylor in 1959.

The Fisher-Taylor marriage lasted only five years. She fell in love with co-star Richard Burton during the Rome filming of 'Cleopatra,' divorced Fisher and married Burton in one of the great entertainment world scandals of the 20th century. Fisher's career never recovered from the notoriety. He married actress Connie Stevens, and they had two daughters. Another divorce followed.

In 1983, Fisher attempted a full-scale comeback. But his old fans had been turned off by the scandals, and the younger generation had been turned on by rock. The tour was unsuccessful.

At 47, Fisher married a 21-year-old beauty queen, Terry Richard. The marriage ended after 10 months. His fifth marriage, to Betty Lin, a Chinese-born businesswoman, lasted longer than any of the others. Fisher had two children with Reynolds: Carrie and Todd; and two girls with Stevens: Joely and Tricia.

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Friday 24 September

By eddiemylove

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Eddie Fisher had a beautiful singing voice, certainly one of the best. RIP. We all have to leave sometime.

By Joan Walters

Knew him and loved him and will miss him. His recordings will always be played. His fabulous voice always remembered, along with his adorable boyish smile.

By Pat

Back in the 50's it was considered the woman's fault if the man was a pig and cheated,

By hannihuikcf

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LOL..he was treated unfairly by Liz Taylor???? No..it's called karma baby. He had an affair with Taylor whilst married to Debbie Reynolds. That's unfair!oh great article ,My boyfriend and i both think so ...He is almost 11year older than me .i met him via kissmilita ry.c' oma nice place for s'ee'king Army, Navy, Mari'nes, Air Force, Police Force and their admires.just love it

By jbjg24m

we all gotta leave this world sometime

By Peter Cheese

Eddie was a great talent and will be missed. I loved him on Saturday Night Live, the Beverly Hills Cop and 48 Hours movies, but he was a real looser and re-tart in his personal life. Hold on I was thinking of the wrong Eddie, my bad, I thought it was Eddie Murphy that craoked. Oh well Eddie Fisher was a great talent that was a looser and a re-tart in his personal life also.

By John F.C. Taylor

Too bad Peter Cheese can't spell. It is retard, not re-tart and loser, not looser.

By Vic

Great analogy jbjg. Never was much of a fan, but Eddie had a smooth voice. R.I.P. Eddie.

Saturday 25 September

By steve peeved

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nobody gets out of here alive!

By Leana

RIP, Eddie.

The world will miss you and so will all your ex's. Still a great singer, no matter what.

By tori

This guy was piece of trash after what he did to his ex wife Debbie Reynolds, no pity here!!!!

By Dan

His tell all book in the 80s where he trashed all 3 of his celeb wives was total garbage. He became a sad bitter old man.

By sam

Eddie Fisher will be remembered as the true talent he was; although his career had many diversions, he will always be remembered as having a wonderful voice and charasmatic personality. I'll remember him well.

By vaughanhon

I'm in total agreement. His life became a mess for him and (probably those who loved him). His voice was spectacular. I think, one of the best of the era. I expect that will be his legacy - not a bad thing to leave behind for those of us that can honor his humanness and let him rest in peace with grace and dignity.

By Henry

My father use to sing Oh My Pa-pa everytime he was driving his car. RIP Eddie.

By bob

I remember Eddie very well from my youth. A remarkable talent and beautiful voice. At 82 he had a great run, Rest In Peace

By carl s

I remember Eddie Fisher,well, growing up in the 50s,and he simply
had to hum a tune and it became a hit.Watching his tv show was
a must for everyone.

By Betty

Loved him as a kid in the 50s, too, and was a big fan of he and Debbie Reynold when they were married to each other. However, I didn't think much of him after he left her for Elizabeth Taylor. My condolences to Carrie, Todd, Joely and Tricia.

By Cutie

....even then Hollywood was a mess, but he did have a great voice.

By Zzzzzzzzzz!

It will be interesting to hear from Liz, Debbie, Carrie and (maybe) Connie today. My mom always thought he was cute.

RIP.

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