Rod Roddey (voice Of Price Is Right) Passes Away

Higher_Desire · 10-28-2003, 05:53 PM

I just found out today that Rod Roddey, the announcer and voice of The Price Is Right! passed away today. I'm not sure how old he was or what he died from. If I find out, I'll let you know, or if anyone else knows let me know.

H-D

JulieCitySlicker · 10-28-2003, 06:04 PM

Whoa! I havn't heard anything about tghis Colin

That sucks to cuz I love the price is right

RMadd · 10-28-2003, 06:08 PM

I was in my computers class this morning when our teacher had us go to cnn.com for something..... saw the article about Rod's death on the homepage. Very sad.... but I wasn't aware men could get breast cancer. It's gotta be very rare.

JulieCitySlicker · 10-28-2003, 06:08 PM

Heres what I found Colin!

'Price Is Right' Announcer Rod Roddy Dies

By RYAN PEARSON

Associated Press Writer

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Rod Roddy, the flamboyantly dressed announcer on "The Price is Right" whose booming, jovial voice invited lucky audience members to "Come on down!" for nearly 20 years, has died. He was 66.

Roddy, who suffered from colon and breast cancer, died Monday at Century City Hospital, according to his longtime agent, Don Pitts. He had been hospitalized for two months.

"He had such a strong spirit. He just wouldn't give up," Pitts said Monday.

Roddy had been ill for more than two years but tried to work as long as he could, said Bob Barker, host of "The Price is Right." Roddy had been with the game show for 17 years.

"The courage he showed during those difficult times was an inspiration to us all," Barker said in a statement Monday.

Blaize · 10-28-2003, 10:47 PM

Very sad news indeed.....

facelessman · 10-28-2003, 11:47 PM

yeah...males can die from breast cancer. it is rare though. but in gonna miss that guy.

Higher_Desire · 10-29-2003, 07:53 PM

Thanks for the info.

According to the October 2003 Psychology Today magazine... (yes, I read Psychology Today. One of the things of possibly being a Psych major...) Anyway, breast cancer is te #38 on the rankings for cancer cases in men, with an estimated 1,300 men being diagnosed this year alone. It is also estimated that 400 men will die from it this year.

Read the full article at the link below:
http://www.psychologytoday.com/htdocs/prod...1023-000009.asp

H-D

RMadd · 10-29-2003, 07:56 PM

do you, by chance, know if that's 400 worldwide, or in the US? either way, what are the odds of a celebrity getting such a rare form of cancer that ends up being fatal? I could try to figure that, but that requires way too much thought.

Higher_Desire · 10-29-2003, 11:11 PM

I'm pretty sure its in the US only, but since the article doesn't specify, it very well could be in the world.

H-D

facelessman · 10-30-2003, 12:12 AM

hmm interesting

Sheila63 · 10-30-2003, 08:41 PM

Thanks for the links, Colin and Julie. Although it is more rare, I have heard of men having breast cancer before Rod's passing. RIP Rod.

10-28-2003, 05:53 PM	#1
Higher_Desire USER INFO » Status: Found Peace Posts: 8,631 Joined: Apr 2003 Currently: Offline	I just found out today that Rod Roddey, the announcer and voice of The Price Is Right! passed away today. I'm not sure how old he was or what he died from. If I find out, I'll let you know, or if anyone else knows let me know. H-D __________________ Today I'm gonna try a little harder Gonna make every minute last longer Gonna learn to forgive and forget 'Cause we don't have long Gonna make the most of it Today I'm gonna love my enemies Reach out to somebody who needs me Make a change, make the world a better place 'Cause tomorrow could be one day too late --lyrics from "One Day Too Late" by Skillet from their new album "Awake"

10-28-2003, 06:04 PM	#2
JulieCitySlicker USER INFO » Status: Taken Higher Posts: 15,310 Joined: Oct 2002 Currently: Offline	Whoa! I havn't heard anything about tghis Colin That sucks to cuz I love the price is right __________________ Oh I'm a wandering soul I'm still walking the line that leads me home alone All I know I still got mountains to climb on my own Enough To Let Me Go-Switchfoot

10-28-2003, 06:08 PM	#4
JulieCitySlicker USER INFO » Status: Taken Higher Posts: 15,310 Joined: Oct 2002 Currently: Offline	Heres what I found Colin! 'Price Is Right' Announcer Rod Roddy Dies By RYAN PEARSON Associated Press Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Rod Roddy, the flamboyantly dressed announcer on "The Price is Right" whose booming, jovial voice invited lucky audience members to "Come on down!" for nearly 20 years, has died. He was 66. Roddy, who suffered from colon and breast cancer, died Monday at Century City Hospital, according to his longtime agent, Don Pitts. He had been hospitalized for two months. "He had such a strong spirit. He just wouldn't give up," Pitts said Monday. Roddy had been ill for more than two years but tried to work as long as he could, said Bob Barker, host of "The Price is Right." Roddy had been with the game show for 17 years. "The courage he showed during those difficult times was an inspiration to us all," Barker said in a statement Monday. __________________ Oh I'm a wandering soul I'm still walking the line that leads me home alone All I know I still got mountains to climb on my own Enough To Let Me Go-Switchfoot

10-28-2003, 10:47 PM	#5
Blaize USER INFO » Status: Naked Toddler Posts: 215 Joined: Feb 2003 Currently: Offline	Very sad news indeed..... __________________ Passion Breeds Followers!!

10-29-2003, 07:53 PM	#7
Higher_Desire USER INFO » Status: Found Peace Posts: 8,631 Joined: Apr 2003 Currently: Offline	Thanks for the info. According to the October 2003 Psychology Today magazine... (yes, I read Psychology Today. One of the things of possibly being a Psych major...) Anyway, breast cancer is te #38 on the rankings for cancer cases in men, with an estimated 1,300 men being diagnosed this year alone. It is also estimated that 400 men will die from it this year. Read the full article at the link below: http://www.psychologytoday.com/htdocs/prod...1023-000009.asp H-D __________________ Today I'm gonna try a little harder Gonna make every minute last longer Gonna learn to forgive and forget 'Cause we don't have long Gonna make the most of it Today I'm gonna love my enemies Reach out to somebody who needs me Make a change, make the world a better place 'Cause tomorrow could be one day too late --lyrics from "One Day Too Late" by Skillet from their new album "Awake"

10-28-2003, 06:08 PM	#3
RMadd USER INFO » Status: Found The Real Posts: 10,546 Joined: Aug 2003 Currently: Offline	I was in my computers class this morning when our teacher had us go to cnn.com for something..... saw the article about Rod's death on the homepage. Very sad.... but I wasn't aware men could get breast cancer. It's gotta be very rare. __________________

10-29-2003, 07:56 PM	#8
RMadd USER INFO » Status: Found The Real Posts: 10,546 Joined: Aug 2003 Currently: Offline	do you, by chance, know if that's 400 worldwide, or in the US? either way, what are the odds of a celebrity getting such a rare form of cancer that ends up being fatal? I could try to figure that, but that requires way too much thought. __________________

10-29-2003, 11:11 PM	#9
Higher_Desire USER INFO » Status: Found Peace Posts: 8,631 Joined: Apr 2003 Currently: Offline	I'm pretty sure its in the US only, but since the article doesn't specify, it very well could be in the world. H-D __________________ Today I'm gonna try a little harder Gonna make every minute last longer Gonna learn to forgive and forget 'Cause we don't have long Gonna make the most of it Today I'm gonna love my enemies Reach out to somebody who needs me Make a change, make the world a better place 'Cause tomorrow could be one day too late --lyrics from "One Day Too Late" by Skillet from their new album "Awake"

10-30-2003, 08:41 PM	#11
Sheila63 USER INFO » Status: Opened My Eyes Posts: 5,748 Joined: Dec 2002 Currently: Offline	Thanks for the links, Colin and Julie. Although it is more rare, I have heard of men having breast cancer before Rod's passing. RIP Rod. __________________ I was selfish, but you still loved me You gave the greatest gift of all And you set me free Relearn Love

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