August 26, 2009

RIP Dominick Dunne

I've been a fan of Dominick Dunne for ages, and just recently re-read his book "The Way We Lived Then: Recollections of a Well-Known Name Dropper" which was the 60's American version of Everybody Was So Young. He died today after a long illness.dunne-01I've always loved his investigative pieces in Vanity Fair, especially his observations of some of the notable trials of our day. He was smart, funny and very interesting. dunne-14

Mr. Dunne will be missed by the thousands of fans of his writings.

18 comments:

  1. Rest in Peace Dominick, I will truly miss your articles and television expose's.

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  2. I had not heard the news yet. That makes me really sad. I will miss his Vanity Fair contributions.

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  3. I have read all his books and am a keen follower of his columns in Vanity Fair - he will truly be missed, xv.

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  4. Oh I hadn't heard this yet. I have really enjoyed his articles, esp. in VF. What a contributor he was.

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  5. Yes, this is really quite sad - his monthly article in VF was always my favorite!

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  6. He had a good voice when he wrote. Easy, breezy, serious and comic. I bet he would've been a delight at a dinner party.

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  7. Oh, I’m most upset and sad as I have always loved his show “Dominick Dunne’s Power, Privilege and Justice” I always loved true crime tv and his documentaries always had that extra “je ne ce qua” ( I don’t know exactly what it was…) that made his shows more appealing and suspenseful and interesting to watch. My true condolences to his family and friends. Dominick, you will be missed!!!

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  8. that is so sad. i really enjoyed his tv crime show.

    and i never knew that was his son!
    i like him too.
    x

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  9. Yes, I liked him as well. Truly, another big loss. Very sad.

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  10. so sad... really liked his books, articles and TV show.

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  11. Your tribute to Mr. Dunn was fabulous. Thank you for giving him the mention he deserved and I agree with you on all fronts. I will miss his coverage in VF.

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  12. He had a cool style that you just don't find anymore. What a loss.

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  13. It point of view was fantastic and his sense of style, irreplaceable.

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  14. Meg...I saw him once at Claridges in London but it wasn't appropriate to say hello. I loved him and had rehearsed a million times what I wanted to say to him if we ever met. I'm sure I woulda goofed it up.

    ADG

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  15. Meg - I think his death was a bit overlooked because of all the attention focused on Teddy. Thanks for mentioning him - he seemed like a great guy, so talented, stylish yet down to earth. You just knew that he would have been the most charming guest at a dinner party.

    –Lana

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  16. You must make a point of seeing Dominick Dunne: After the Party. I left a note following your comment on EA and when I saw this wonderful tribute, I thought it best to tell you here. I feel certain you will enjoy it as I did. Available on netflix.

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