RIP Chris Penn

[Lindsey Jr.]

I just saw True Romance, and of course Chris was good in it. He will be missed. RIP.

(I also posted this on IMDB)

[GODDESS6]

wtf...:shrug: i hadn't heard this~ i loved him in a movie called i think, "the wild life" & "footloose"

may he :angel: R.I.P.:angel: ~

[SuzeQuze]

This is very sad, Chris was only 40. He was in a TV show that I liked that never got off the ground, I think last year. It was based in northern New England and centered around a family of small towners, firefighters, police officers, and politicians. It costarred Mare Winningham. The writing and acting were good and I really liked it. It just wasn't even given a chance and didn't have a good time slot either if I remember correctly. I feel bad for his family, bad timing for making fun of Sean (no offense meant to anyone). :(

Actor Chris Penn Found Dead at Residence

By PAUL CHAVEZ
The Associated Press
Wednesday, January 25, 2006; 8:01 AM

LOS ANGELES -- Actor Chris Penn, brother of Sean Penn, was found dead Tuesday at his condominium near the beach in Santa Monica, police said.

Police said they discovered the 40-year-old actor's body around 4 p.m. Lt. Frank Fabrega said there were no obvious signs of foul play.

...

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/01/25/AR2006012500508.html?nav=rss_artsandliving/entertainmentnews

[Livia]

Wow. I wonder what happened? :confused: I really liked him...

RIP, Chris - my deepest sympathies to the family.

[ontheEdgeof17]

Wow. I wonder what happened? :confused: I really liked him...



My guess: cardiac arrest.


RIP:angel:

[BTFLCHLD]

i am terribly saddened by this...
my favorite work of his is an 86 movie with his brother and chris walken (at close range)...

rip chris :angel:
gone too soon

[The Tower]

This is very sad, Chris was only 40.
I saw on tee-vee this morning "Chris Penn 1962 - 2006" which would put him at 43. :shrug:

My guess: cardiac arrest.
:nod:

[gldstwmn]

That's so sad. There was a picture on CNN of Martin Sheen leaving his residence with Chris's mother. I really feel for her and the rest of his family.

[SuzeQuze]

I saw on tee-vee this morning "Chris Penn 1962 - 2006" which would put him at 43. :shrug:


:nod:

I saw his birthdate as '65 in two places, including IMDB. Maybe reporters got it from IMDB and that is wrong. I saw both 43 and 40 reported as his age in different articles.

[DavidMn]

My guess: cardiac arrest.


RIP:angel:I've heard that the majority of men that suffer first Heart Attacks from 40-50 usually die. Is that right? I figured someone like you might know.

[chiliD]

I've heard that the majority of men that suffer first Heart Attacks from 40-50 usually die. Is that right? I figured someone like you might know.


I've got less than two months to find out...but I don't want to.

[DavidMn]

I've got less than two months to find out...but I don't want to.Eh, you know what they say, only the good die young right? At that rate, I ougtta liuve to be 100....:lol:

[ontheEdgeof17]

I've heard that the majority of men that suffer first Heart Attacks from 40-50 usually die. Is that right? I figured someone like you might know.

Well, since most happen in the home at night, I would say yes. There's no one around to start CPR....which decreases the possbility of living greatly.

[GODDESS6]

my dad died of a heart attack at 37, he wasn't over-weight, didn't abuse drugs or alcohol, & didn't smoke, they still don't know why it happened, but i get check-ups regularly cuz it scares the hell outa me~

anyone remember chris in "the wild life" kinda a teen frat type movie in the 80's & his famous most said line in it was "it's casual"?~

love that movie~

[BombaySapphire3]

I'm sorry to hear about this ,I enjoyed Chris in At Close Range and other films and Sean is my favorite male actor working in films along with Daniel Day Lewis who hardly ever works.

[Mageboy25]

AT CLOSE RANGE IS ONE OF MY ALL TIME FAVORITE MOVIES!!!!

Its like the BEST MOVIE EVER that no one has ever seen before. Its so funny that I 1st saw the movie for the 1st time in 1989 on HBO. I sat through the movie for every second and LOVED IT!!! I had no idea, until the credits rolled. I was only 11 at the time. As soon as I saw the credits when it thanked the town of Franklin TN my mouth dropped. Anyway if anyone gives a rat's ass, the movie was shot all over where I grew up. From the opening scenes at the town square(I use to hang out there with friends). To the dirty car laundry scheme(ive been up and down that road a million times). To my grade school nuns that briefly met Madonna, as she was jogging down the street with Sean in Nashville during 85.

One of the BEST MOVIES EVER, that no one has really ever heard of!

Special thanks to the lighting department who gave the movie a real creepy lighting feel. Many more special thanks to the Live To Tell song and theme Madonna wrote with Stephan Bray(I think) that totally set the mood of the film.

PS screw spell check im tired and going to bed!

[Livia]

I used to get hammered at Chez Jay's all the time. Didn't eat there much, so I can't comment on the steaks, but it's a great dive bar...*sigh* Poor Chris...

http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7002172930

Friend Says Drugs And Diet Killed Chris Penn

January 31, 2006 6:30 a.m. EST

Matthew Borghese - All Headline News Staff Writer

Los Angeles, California (BANG) - Chris Penn allegedly died after a dangerous last supper of steak, alcohol and chocolate milkshakes.

The 'Reservoir Dogs' actor is believed to have had a huge heart attack caused by his unhealthy diet and alleged penchant for alcohol and drugs.

Chris - who was found dead at his Santa Monica home on Tuesday (01/24/06) - was last seen three days earlier during a nine-hour food and drink binge at local pub Chez Jay.

A close friend is quoted in Britain's News of the World as saying: "He ordered the biggest steak and washed it down with pint after pint of beer and his other favorite drink, chocolate milkshake.

"Usually he'd think nothing of ordering five steaks, a couple of portions of fish and chips, followed by pints of chocolate milkshake and shots of 130 per cent strength whiskey.

"Chris lived on the edge and didn't give a damn about the health risks. If it wasn't food or drink he was having to excess, it was cocaine."

Chris - the brother of Oscar-winning actor Sean Pen - reportedly also regularly splashed out $300 a time on cocaine and also smoked crack.

His best friend, actor Bobby Cooper, said: "Chris died because he loved doing everything to the excess."

All content provided by BANG Showbiz.

[BTFLCHLD]

Anyway if anyone gives a rat's ass, the movie was shot all over where I grew up. i give a ratsass ;) you didnt know until the credits rolled, so i take it you didnt see the filming take place or had no idea at all? ive enjoyed from time to time being at set locations...or rather movies being filmed in areas ive lived...last one was sometime ago...hanks movie...downtown orange. anyways...i love the movie too...to bad it was the only movie sean and chris did together...they made a great team :nod:

[GiniLeaE]

<center>I just saw True Romance, and of course Chris was good in it. He will be missed. RIP.

(I also posted this on IMDB)</center>

<center> I'm not sure if any of you remember that there are 3 famous Penn brothers - Sean, Chris and Michael! Michael Penn is famous for a few songs, and he's still one of my faves. His websites are here: http://www.myspace.com/michaelpennhttp://www.michaelpenn.com/launch/index.htm He reads his messages and comments and will respond...it may take a few days, but he's very good at communication with his fans. In case you forgot what he sings, here's my fave songs - No Myth: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=OXDWKL8J No Myth Acoustic (FANTASTIC!): http://www.megaupload.com/?d=74VNXOJA This & That: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=XPPYEYTH </center>

<center><img src="http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/GiniLeaE/seanpenn150x223.jpg" alt="Image hosting by Photobucket"><img src="http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/GiniLeaE/Michael_Penn_150x200.jpg" alt="Image hosting by Photobucket"></center>
<center>Can you see the resemblance between Sean & Michael?</center>

<center>Here are my fave Chris Penn pics: Can you guess the movies?</center>

<center><img src="http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/GiniLeaE/chris-penn.jpg" alt="Image hosting by Photobucket"></center>

<center><img src="http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/GiniLeaE/chrispenn2005_rumble_fish_018.jpg" alt="Image hosting by Photobucket"></center>

<center><img src="http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/GiniLeaE/chrispennsalute.jpg" alt="Image hosting by Photobucket"></center>

<center><img src="http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/GiniLeaE/chrispenninfootloose.jpg" alt="Image hosting by Photobucket"></center>

<center>In case anyone is interested in catching my favorite Chris Penn scene of all time, here it is... http://www.megaupload.com/?d=30NDYMMS
After he learns how to dance in the movie "Footloose", he shows his stuff at the school dance! That boy could dance in his younger days...:] Kevin Bacon got all the accolades, but Chris was a cutie! :angel: </center>

[Livia]

^^^^ Michael Penn is brilliant! Isn't he married to Aimee Mann?

[GiniLeaE]

<center>^^^^ Michael Penn is brilliant! Isn't he married to Aimee Mann?</center>

<center> You betcha! :nod: Can't believe yoy knew that too...you go! :wavey: Since 1997...they've made these two duets also: Two Of Us (from I Am Sam movie) http://www.megaupload.com/?d=PEZ8S1H4 & Reason to Believe http://www.megaupload.com/?d=K1WDU4Z9 </center>

<center><img src="http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/GiniLeaE/aimee_mann15.jpg" alt="Image hosting by Photobucket"></center>

<center> Musical genuises! </center>

[GODDESS6]

wow, fame just runs thru that family~

[GiniLeaE]

<center>wow, fame just runs thru that family~</center>

<center> I know...isn't it amazing Jill! Michael is so overlooked, so sad...he's so very nice! Remember to drop by his website and send him a message @ his MySpace about Chris's passing...he does read them and respond to them all! He posted this just today:</center>

I want to thank you so very very much for your thoughts and prayers over the last week.I loved my brother very much. I will miss him terribly. It's a very sad time for us all. Again, thank you for the outpouring of love you have given me and know that it has truly meant a lot.

Michael

<center> What a GREAT guy! :thumbsup: I am sure he is busy writing a heartbreaking song for Chris now :angel: and we will hear it soon...</center>