News of Art Linkletter's death spread through the Twitter stream today, faster than many national news sites. Linkletter, 97, died in his home in Bel-Air today and left behind his wife of 74 years.
The man who entertained millions with his show, "Kids Say the Darndest Things" is receiving a steady stream of condolences on Twitter from long-time fans.
Celebrities, including Bill Cosby (Linkletter created "The Cosby Show"), and just about anyone who grew up watching Linkletter on "Kids Say the Darndest Things", “People Are Funny” and “House Party” remember Art Linkletter with great fondness.
BillCosby: Thank you, Art Linkletter.
Msbitty: Always wanted Art linkletter to offer me money for items in my purse. I am always prepared and I would have taken his $ every time
TooOldToBeCool: God bless, Art Linkletter - there will never be another of your kind.
kicksatsixtysix: Aw art linkletter :(
Alyssa_Milano: Rest in peace, Art Linkletter.
sherbev: "Things turn out best for the people who make the best out of the way things turn out." - Art Linkletter 1912-2010
wandastarkewxii: Rememering Art Linkletter.Spoke a few years ago for Children's Home Society in GSO. Gave the most engaging hour long speech I've ever heard.
Wise words from Art Linkletter that we should all live by, "I've been around long enough to develop some insights," Linkletter told the Orlando Sentinel in 2007, "Don't retire, become a 'seniorpreneur,' keep a positive outlook, and maintain your sense of humor."
Comments
I was on the show in 1967, Art is an amazing person and will be missed. And yes I did saw the darndest thing. My gifts for being on the show were a red wagon, 6 pairs of shoes and a train set. after 43 years I still remember being picked up at my school in a limo, going to the studio meeting Art, having lunch, going over our questions with the staff and with Art right before the show, and my mom's embarassment as the camera swung on to her when shw was 7 months pregnant with my sister.
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