RIP Joey Bishop (1918-2007)
So Long, Joey Bishop
I’m sad to report that Yahoo News is reporting that Rat Pack comedian Joey Bishop has passed away.
Joey Bishop, the stone-faced comedian who found success in nightclubs, television and movies but became most famous as a member of Frank Sinatra’s Rat Pack, has died at 89.He was the group’s last surviving member. Peter Lawford died in 1984, Sammy Davis Jr. in 1990, Dean Martin in 1995, and Sinatra in 1998.
Bishop died Wednesday night of multiple causes at his home in Newport Beach, publicist and longtime friend Warren Cowan said Thursday.
The Rat Pack became a show business sensation in the early 1960s, appearing at the Sands Hotel in Las Vegas in shows that combined music and comedy in a seemingly chaotic manner.
Thanks for the laughter and great memories, Joey!
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Oh, very sad news. But glad that he live to a nice ripe age. He will always be remembered. :-(
Truly, the end of an era. Well, dry your tears — at least we’ve still Rob Lowe and Judd Nelson. Long Live the Brat Pack!
Thelma, yes he shall be missed. One of the greats!
Jaytee, this really is the end of an era. But as you say, Hollywood always gives us a new breed of superstars with charm, talent, and genuine star power. Right?