Embarrassing, but true

[GABORWORLD]

My number one advice is to make sure your celebrity is still alive before writing them! I had a very embarrassing situation were I didn’t check my facts- I wrote a letter to the author Scott O’Dell. I requested an autograph. I really wanted his autograph because I loved his novels when I was a kid. His wife wrote me back saying her husband past away…. 18 years ago!

Let’s just say I was very embarrassed. So, make sure the person is still alive! lol

-GABOR

[TheCollector]

Very good point.

A useful site to check on is http://www.deadoraliveinfo.com/

I have used that on a few occasions

Ian

[Smuck]

I agree with Ian. I use http://www.deadoraliveinfo.com too. I find it quite helpful.

I -almost- sent for Don Knotts and realized..he's dead. Ofcourse, he didn't die that long ago. I never heard about it until I was considering writing a letter.

[whosurdaddy]

Thanks Ian,
Dead or alive info .com? What are they going to come up with next. Since I collect alot of Military WWII era. I'm constantly searching before writing hoping not to make the same mistake as GABORWORLD.
Here GABORWORLD have 2 rudolphs [reindeer] [reindeer]

[TheDonger]

lol! I have that problem with NFL players. I write to a lot of old players and hope one day I don't do the same. . Thanks for the laugh and sorry for your embarrasment!

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[TheCollector]

Thanks Ian,
Dead or alive info .com? What are they going to come up with next.

No problem It is by no means 100% conclusive for every name, but if often comes up trumps, and is worth a quick check

This: http://www.whosaliveandwhosdead.com/ is also a good one to check. They list by field, e.g Actors, Politicians etc.

Happy Christmas [xmastree]
Ian

[celeb123]

lol. awe. its ok. Hey, at least you got something back!

[reindeer] Happy Holidays!!! [reindeer]

[BABii_ANG3L]

Yep! True! True! I always check out some info.

[glucklich]

Oh man, that's terrible, I'm sorry! I usually write to younger people so I'm not too worried about this, the only one that worries me is the one I sent to Gloria Stuart....I know she's still alive now, but she's getting really old.