![]() And so we ask, in lieu of flowers, if people would like to make a contribution, they contribute to that, and then we, in turn, will get the funds out to different charities that dad was particularly interested in during his lifetime. Mother and dad back in the 1950s started the Bob and Dolores Hope Charitable Foundation. And he just gave us each a kiss, and that was it. We all had our little time with him and time to say good-bye. He left us with a smile on his face and no last words. One of his writers said to him at one point, 'Bob, you know, if you had your life to live over again, you wouldn't have time.' And he sort of took that on, and that was kind of his philosophy.Īnd then I think of a thing that my mother has been saying to him: 'You know, Bob, where do you want to be buried? What do you want?' And his response was, 'Surprise me.' So he will, I'm sure, surprised. You know, this is why I'm really appealing to everybody to please let her have her time that she needs to deal with this, because you know, anybody that's been in your life for 69 years, almost 70, it's got to be a big hole in there. But it was a passion of his all his life.Īnd certainly my mother was a great joy and a support and someone who's been by his side for 69 years. Those of you who are golfers, I'm sure, realize that that's the case when you're a golfer. And golf was, I think, a satisfying and probably very frustrating thing. I think the things that brought him most joy were laughter and applause. And the fact that there was a little audience gathered around, even though it was family, I think warmed dad's heart. I can't tell you how beautiful and serene and peaceful it was. So we've known that we weren't going to have him around for a long time. And it was just - I mean, you couldn't ask for a more beautiful, peaceful time.Īnd I think at 100, people are a little bit prepared and know that it's not going to be too much longer. And he said a Mass in dad's bedroom, and all of the family was there, and a doctor, a nurse, and some of the nurses that have looked after him over the years. This priest friend of my mother's and dad's was there. And there will be a special tribute here at the television academy on the 27th, as well. And we're going to get invitations out to that. There is going to be a memorial service that will be held the 27th of August. My family asks you would all respect our privacy for this because, after all, we've had him with us for a long time and it takes a little while to let him go. And we thank you so much for that and for all of your interest in him. I think that it was something that sustained him the last couple of months and brought him a lot of joy. Bob & JUDY Willcoxson wrote on Nov 16, 2017. And I think all the good vibes that he put out during his lifetime came back to take him up.Īnd, you know, it's been an amazing life. He is survived by his wife Dott, children, Trevor, Kelly, Michael, sister Sylvie. And I don't think you could have asked for a more peaceful, beautiful death. All of the family was together with him and he died very peacefully last night, just about 9:30. And it is, you know, so heartwarming to all of us at this stage.Īnd I just wanted to let you all know that dad had an amazing send-off. I speak on behalf of my family, for all of the outpouring of love and affection that not only the media have shown but, also, all of his many fans and friends. And I just wanted to express our appreciation. HOPE: To have you all here is really wonderful. Linda Hope spoke to reporters Monday at the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences in North Hollywood, California. ![]() ![]() Below we countdown to Bob Hope upcoming birthday.(CNN) – One of Bob Hope's daughters said the legendary entertainer's death, in his home surrounded by his family, was "an amazing send-off" for the 100-year-old. Bob Hope will celebrate 120th birthday on a Monday 29th of May 2023. □ Upcoming BirthdayĬurrently, Bob Hope is 119 years, 4 months and 1 days old. Bob Hope is a Media, zodiac sign: Gemini.Īs per our current Database, Bob Hope died on (age 100). Bob Hope was born on in London, England (100 years old). ![]()
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