Dominick Dunne, author of crime stories, dies at 83

[msgatorslayer]

Dominick Dunne, author of crime stories dies

http://www.baynews9.com/content/36/2009/8/26/513317.html?title=Dominick+Dunne,+author+of+crime+ stories+dies

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[kellabeck]

Oh, gosh, I just saw this sad, sad news. And my heart goes out to his family and friends.

God bless you, Dominick Dunne!! I loved your passion for justice! You got me through the Simpson travesty and the first Spector trial.

You will be sorely missed!

[jaxback]

Kennedy and Dunne, what a sad day. Two giants - RIP

:rose::rose::rose:

[KittyMom]

wow... a great mind. :rose:

[Roux]

I am so saddened. Was hoping that he could hang in there. I loved his book where he told about his early career in Hollywood. We will miss him.

[cocoloco]

Here's the Vanity Fair article. No mention of his murdered daughter in the bio though.

http://www.vanityfair.com/online/daily/2009/08/dominick-dunne-obituary.html

[cocoloco]

My bad, they do mention her. That event in his life really shaped the type of writer and crime watcher he became in his later years.

[JD1974]

Wow how horrible, I love Dominick Dunne! Condolences to his family.

[TBIBeg]

Oh, I hate to hear this! He will be missed.

[Ang Disaster]

http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/author-dominick-dunne-dies-1.1396866

Just heard the news. Very sad. My prayers to his family and friends. I loved Power, Privilege, & Justice.

[NoelsMommy]

Noooooo, I loved him! My prayers & condolences to his family. He was an awesome man!

[Tracian]

The only joy from this is now he is with his beloved daughter.

:rose: :rose:


Rest in peace..you will be missed!!

[Grayson]

Thoughts and prayers for he and his family. I highly enjoyed his series on Tru tv, he told it the best way possible. I also know Beth Karas and the Tru tv crew will miss him. :rose:

[phylcore]

A sad day,My prayers & condolences to his family.

[LILMANMAX]

I've always been a huge fan of Dominick. Read all his books and articles and watched his show.

My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with his family.

RIP Dominick :rose:

[True2Blues]

A sad day and a great loss. He was the Victim's Advocate, speaking for them when they'd been robbed of voices. Now he's reunited with his daughter. God Bless Dominick and his family.

[Citygirl]

A sad day indeed..I too loved Dominic Dunne..not only a great writer/author but he told a great story too..
RIP :rose:

[tartangirl]

Two Giants for the people were "gathered" as my Irish mum would say. Kennedy and Dunne. What a classy and brilliant duo they make. You are missed Dominick! Here is a link if you wish to leave a message to his family.

http://dominicksdiary.com/

~ as always, Justice for Lana and those who love her ~ At Last ~

[spydernweb2006]

Today crime victims lost a wonderful advocate and gained a guardian angel...

My sincerest condolences to the Dunne Family, and to all who loved him.

Hugs,
Spyder

[ABC]

Great guy. Loved his show, books and greatly appreciated his efforts in exposing criminals. RIP Domminic - Reunited with your daughter - Gd Bless:rose::rose:

[kellabeck]

http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2008-11-07/dear-diarist/

Although I couldn't get the videos to work...Interesting that the footage was shot during the first Spector trial.

[SKARDYKAT]

Been on HLN all evening. Wondering why I didn't hear of this. Had to come here and see breaking news. What a shock. He seemed to be an endearing fellow considering the amount of people he befriended. I'll miss him.:(

[kellabeck]

PS What also should not be forgotten is that DD was instrumental in getting some long-overdue justice for Martha Moxley.

[Ang Disaster]

I just heard this on the news. Very sad to hear. I loved reading his articles and watching "Power, Privilege, and Justice." My thoughts are with his family. May he rest in peace with Dominique.

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[Browneyes]

I'm so sad to hear this news. I just loved watching his show on TruTv...he could really tell a story.

God Bless you Mr. Dunne! :rose:

[KatieLady]

So sad to hear this. May he rest in peace :sad:

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[Lidia]

I have always had so much respect for this man. He was a great writer, I read alot of his writings and he was phenomenal! I know he is in a better place now reunited with his daughter. He will certainly be missed. Rest in Peace :rose:

[CelticDawn]

NEW YORK -- Author Dominick Dunne, who told stories of shocking crimes among the rich and famous through his magazine articles and best-selling novels such as "The Two Mrs. Grenvilles," died Wednesday at his home in Manhattan. He was 83.

Actor-director Griffin Dunne said in a statement released by Vanity Fair that his father had been battling bladder cancer for some time. But the cancer did not prevent Dunne from working and socializing, his twin passions.

In September 2008, against the orders of his doctor and the wishes of his family, he flew to Las Vegas to attend the kidnap-robbery trial of O.J. Simpson, a postscript to his coverage of Simpson's 1995 murder trial that spiked Dunne's considerable fame.

http://www.nola.com/celebrities/index.ssf/2009/08/dominick_dunne_author_of_crime.html

[Noahs ARK]

Oh no! I really liked him.

RIP Dominick......:rose:

[*Pia]

:rose::rose::rose:

[bkwits]

I enjoyed his shows, books and his interviews. He was a victim's advocate and suffered greatly when his own daughter was murdered.

I know God will keep Mr. Dunne in the palm of his hand. RIP :rose:

[courtsinsession]

what a sad sad day; the loss of Kennedy and now Dominick Dunne; may they both rest in peace. Mr. Dunne was always seeking justice for victims, with his last dying breath. this is just too sad a day

[legalmania]

Dominick Dunne was one classy gentleman. I loved your show power, privilege and justice. You'll be missed.:rose::rose:

[Nova]

Dominick Dunne and Ted Kennedy ...
MAY THEY REST IN PEACE :rose::rose:

[vonna]

Dominick Dunne was one classy gentleman. I loved your show power, privilege and justice. You'll be missed.:rose::rose:

He cast a giant shadow. He will be missed.

[DeeN]

[QUOTE=tartangirl;13405585][B][FONT="Georgia"][COLOR="Indigo"]Two Giants for the people were "gathered" as my Irish mum would say. Kennedy and Dunne. What a classy and brilliant duo they make. You are missed Dominick! Here is a link if you wish to leave a message to his family.

http://dominicksdiary.com/

I did leave a message-I will really miss him. He was a true hero.

[desmom]

:rose: Dominick Dunne :rose:

[StickyBeak]

May God Speed Dominick to heaven in the arms of angels and his little girl.

Sad day, a wonderful writer and inspiration to many.

[RootBeer]

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=41182576

[barskin&co.]

RIP Dominick.

He was such a crusader for victims. He will be missed. :rose:

[Firehead11]

Wow

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RIP

[sunstar]

:rose: RIP Dominick, with your daughter whose untimely death started your crusade for justice :rose:

[bearwds]

Awww... Not unexpected, but sad nonetheless.

Excellent journalist..and will be missed.


bear

[Spyder88]

:sad: This man will be missed.

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[retiredcop]

I loved Dominick Dunn. I love his shows on Tru TV. I will miss him. Sad day for the Kennedys and the Dunns. God Bless Them.

:rose::rose::rose:

[airportwoman]

I had heard he was in poor health.

He will be missed.

[airportwoman]

His movie is available on Netflix, but I can't add it right now because my queue is full. When my next movie gets returned, I'll add it.

Yeah. I have 500 movies in my queue. :smile:

[TobyTiger]

A great author...a great man...

Rest in Peace
Dominick Dunne

:rose:

[sofiesmom]

I'll miss DD for sure. I hope IS or TruTV (or whatever) will continue with PP&J. I'd almost always already read the book version of his stories, but it was nice to see them brought to life in the photosand his insight.

[Annie143]

I left a message of condolence for the family on the Dominick Diary, I think it was. So many good things said about him and I loved the little personal stories. Great guy, I will miss him so much.

[Jayne]

Blessings and prayers to Dominic's family and to Ted's...loss of two magnificent individuals with tragedy in their lives. May they rest in peace and reunite with their loved ones.

Godspeed you..to your eternal "rest" and joy.

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[warhorse46]

RIP Dominic, finally reunited with his beloved daughter.

[velvetbrown]

Bless you Dominic, and condolences to your family and friends. I know you are happy to be reunited with your beautiful, beloved Dominique. Thank you for your wonderful stories, and your victim advocacy. RIP my dear, I'll miss you.

[Postergeist]

:rose:

RIP Mr. Dunne

quite an amazing man

condolences to his family and friends

[aproudmom]

I am so sad to hear this my thoughts and prayers are with all who loved Dominick Dunne he is with his daughter now in Heaven his work will be missed. I remember when he went to Vegas his doctors did not want him to go but he carried on and covered the OJ case and was writing another book he will be missed by many for all his wonderful work

RIP:rose:

[Shameonme]

http://wcbstv.com/slideshows/2009.celebrity.deaths.20.1133820.html

A slide show of some of the folks we lost this year Dominick Dunne is the last one.

RIP Mr Dunne

[kellabeck]

I just heard this on the news. Very sad to hear. I loved reading his articles and watching "Power, Privilege, and Justice." My thoughts are with his family. May he rest in peace with Dominique.

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Oh, gosh! You just reminded me! I had emailed him a suggestion for a subject for that show. I would have loved to have seen his take on it.

Meanwhile Dan Abrams' take on our friend's passing.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dan-abrams/remembering-dominick-dunn_b_270058.html

[Debb]

He will surely be missed. Nancy Grace gave a wonderful tribute to him last night.

[warhorse46]

Trutv will have a tribute to him starting @ 3 PM ET tomorrow.

[SKARDYKAT]

He will surely be missed. Nancy Grace gave a wonderful tribute to him last night.

Yes, she surely did. I had wondered in an earlier post why I had not heard it before on CNN, but I should have known the announcement would come from Nancy, his good friend.

[Roux]

I watched the documentary After the Party last night on Netflix. Mr. Dunne was brutally honest about his own shortcomings, but he came through as the wonderful writer we all loved. Most poignant moment at the end of the film, he said he would keep on working until the end.

Lots of memories of Spector 1 in the film, and a fleeting shot of Beth Karas talking to Dominick.

[Kelly3820]

A wonderful writer I could never put his books down once I started to read them. I would love to hear what Mr. Dunne would have to say about the fact that he and the Senator passed away the same day. Mr. Dunne was not a Kennedy lover. He was instrumental in getting Martha Moxley's case reopened. His heart went out to Martha's mom and just wanted someone with good detective skills to take a look at it.

[JazzyBell]

A wonderful writer I could never put his books down once I started to read them. I would love to hear what Mr. Dunne would have to say about the fact that he and the Senator passed away the same day. Mr. Dunne was not a Kennedy lover. He was instrumental in getting Martha Moxley's case reopened. His heart went out to Martha's mom and just wanted someone with good detective skills to take a look at it.

The "Kennedys" did not try to squelch the Martha Moxley murder. It was Ethel Kennedy's family. It was the Skakel family. Ethel may or may not have anything to do with the cover-up. The Kennedys had nothing to do with this. The case was re-opened because of Mark Furmen's book - not because of Dominic Dunne.

I adore D. Dunne. I have all of his books and will miss him tremendoulsy. Though his end was not unexpected, it still grieves me. But please do not state points that are not true. The only reason that the Martha Moxley case was re-opened is because of Mark Furmen's book.

[Kelly3820]

The "Kennedys" did not try to squelch the Martha Moxley murder. It was Ethel Kennedy's family. It was the Skakel family. Ethel may or may not have anything to do with the cover-up. The Kennedys had nothing to do with this. The case was re-opened because of Mark Furmen's book - not because of Dominic Dunne.

I adore D. Dunne. I have all of his books and will miss him tremendoulsy. Though his end was not unexpected, it still grieves me. But please do not state points that are not true. The only reason that the Martha Moxley case was re-opened is because of Mark Furmen's book.


Mr. Dunne had asked Mr. Furmen to take a look at Martha's case because Mr. Dunne was a friend to Martha's mom. Mr. Furmen took that look and began an investiagtion on his own and then wrote the book which opened up the case. It started with Mr. Dunne wanting to help Martha's family because they were getting no where in who did this to Martha. I have followed Martha's case from the very beginning growining up in MA it was covered every anniversary of her murder. Mr. Dunne was against people who used their money and power to get away with crimes that a normal person would have to be brought to justice.