It was very sad to learn that Erin Moran was found dead this past Saturday. As of this writing authorities believe that Erin died of complications from stage 4 cancer. Erin, only 56 at the time of her death, was my very favorite character from Happy Days, the comedy starring Ron Howard and Henry Winkler. Erin was just a young girl when she landed the role of Joanie on Happy Days. Within a few episodes I was hopelessly in love with Joanie. Later, when Happy Days ended and Joanie Loves Chachi began its short run, I must confess, I pretended to stand in for Chachi every time he kissed Joanie or even held her hand! I would say I was lovesick!
After Joanie Loves Chachi was taken off the air, Chachi (Scott Baio) continued acting and singing, and flourished in his various enterprises. Erin, on the other hand, was seemingly type-cast forever as Joanie. She received fewer and fewer job offers as the years went by, and not surprisingly, began to suffer from depression. She and her husband went through many financial difficulties over the years, as well. Erin spent her final years in poor financial condition, living in a mobile home in Indiana.
Erin Moran, as you can see, was very beautiful even in the later years of her life. Her friends, including Scott Baio, give very similar accounts of Erin Moran's life after acting. Although Erin did have a few minor roles in a couple of movies, and make guest appearances on some popular television shows, she never again had a starring role in any movie or TV series. More than this, Erin never seemed to find contentment or fulfillment in any endeavor outside of acting. Wherever she belonged, she did not seem to find it in this world. Scott Baio, Ron Howard, and other members of the Happy Days cast gave their tributes to this beautiful lady. Ron said, " Such sad news ... I'll always choose to remember you on our show making scenes better, getting laughs and lighting up TV screens..."
That is a fitting way to remember her, and that is the way I choose to remember Erin Moran, as the beautiful young lady who lit up the Happy Days set even in the bright light cast by Howard and by Henry Winkler. Erin Moran is a beautiful lady and had a beautiful heart. Cancer took her before her time, and before she found her true place here. She is now in a better place, free of cancer, free of depression, and now content, no longer searching for that elusive happiness that was not to be hers in this world.
"Joanie" is now truly in peaceful rest, no more mental pain and anguish to torture her. Erin, you will truly be missed on this vale of tears, and I pray for the Lord's comfort for your husband, your family, all of your loved ones, and all of us who never knew you, but loved and cared for you anyway.
After Joanie Loves Chachi was taken off the air, Chachi (Scott Baio) continued acting and singing, and flourished in his various enterprises. Erin, on the other hand, was seemingly type-cast forever as Joanie. She received fewer and fewer job offers as the years went by, and not surprisingly, began to suffer from depression. She and her husband went through many financial difficulties over the years, as well. Erin spent her final years in poor financial condition, living in a mobile home in Indiana.
Erin Moran, as you can see, was very beautiful even in the later years of her life. Her friends, including Scott Baio, give very similar accounts of Erin Moran's life after acting. Although Erin did have a few minor roles in a couple of movies, and make guest appearances on some popular television shows, she never again had a starring role in any movie or TV series. More than this, Erin never seemed to find contentment or fulfillment in any endeavor outside of acting. Wherever she belonged, she did not seem to find it in this world. Scott Baio, Ron Howard, and other members of the Happy Days cast gave their tributes to this beautiful lady. Ron said, " Such sad news ... I'll always choose to remember you on our show making scenes better, getting laughs and lighting up TV screens..."
That is a fitting way to remember her, and that is the way I choose to remember Erin Moran, as the beautiful young lady who lit up the Happy Days set even in the bright light cast by Howard and by Henry Winkler. Erin Moran is a beautiful lady and had a beautiful heart. Cancer took her before her time, and before she found her true place here. She is now in a better place, free of cancer, free of depression, and now content, no longer searching for that elusive happiness that was not to be hers in this world.
"Joanie" is now truly in peaceful rest, no more mental pain and anguish to torture her. Erin, you will truly be missed on this vale of tears, and I pray for the Lord's comfort for your husband, your family, all of your loved ones, and all of us who never knew you, but loved and cared for you anyway.
No comments:
Post a Comment