Bob Hope, beloved comedian, actor, emcee, ambassador, and emissary,
passed away last night (7/27) at his home in Toluca Lake. He had turned
100 on May 29th. Hope starred in over 60 movies and his success spanned
vaudeville, radio, television, and the big screen. Hope, along with Bing
Crosby and Dorothy Lamour, starred in the popular "Road to.." movies as
well as headlining such films as The Seven Little Foys, The Paleface,
and The Great Lover. On the small screen during the '60s and '70s,
Hope's Christmas and comedy specials were a treasured staple, expanding
on the formula of girls and gags from his U.S.O. tours. It's for these
tours, particularly during World War II, the Korean war, and Vietnam
war, that Hope endeared himself to U.S. servicemen and for which, in
1997, Hope was awarded the status of "Honorary Veteran" by the U.S.
Congress. No other civilian holds the honor. Please visit our gallery of
photos and leave your thoughts, comments, and remembrances of this
beloved entertainer on our message boards. Thanks for the memories Bob.
