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Sammy Davis Jr.'s widow dies at age 65 Sammy Davis Jr.'s widow dies at age 65
7 hours ago LOS ANGELES: Altovise Joanne Gore Davis, a dancer and actress and the widow of Sammy Davis Jr., has died. She was 65. Davis died Saturday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center after suffering a stroke, said Amy Malone, a publicist for her family. Davis worked her way to the Broadway stage where she met the legendary entertainer when they performed together in the musical "Golden Boy" in 1967. She became his third wife when they wed in 1970 (Davis was previously married to dancer Loray White and Swedish actress Mai Britt). They adopted a son and remained together until Davis died of throat cancer in 1990 at the age of 64. After his death she was left to sort through his multimillion IRS tax debt and oversee his troubled estate. Last year, she sued two former business partners in federal court, claiming they tricked her into signing away the rights to the estate. The suit is pending. Davis is survived by her son Manny. A private memorial service was being planned. 
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 RIP
I really hated the way she was treated after Sammy died by all the greedy grave robbers that wanted his money. I just hope that her experience taught her to take care of things better than Sammy did so now their son won't have to endure what she did. I knew from the start that I loved you with all my heart. | |
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May Ms. Altovise Joanne Gore Davis R.I.P because she deserves it.
For whatever reason Mr. Davis could never get his finances in order; From the mid 60's he had issue(s) with the IRS. The IRS knew way before his death/illness he owed millions. Once they "tag" you, they keep up with your tax filings or the lack there of until death. IRS just choose to wait after he died to come in and take damn near everything. At one point Ms. Davis said she was homeless... | |
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TD3 said: May Ms. Altovise Joanne Gore Davis R.I.P because she deserves it.
For whatever reason Mr. Davis could never get his finances in order; From the mid 60's he had issue(s) with the IRS. The IRS knew way before his death/illness he owed millions. Once they "tag" you, they keep up with your tax filings or the lack there of until death. IRS just choose to wait after he died to come in and take damn near everything. At one point Ms. Davis said she was homeless...  I will forever love and miss you...my sweet Prince. | |
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Rest in peace, dear Altovise. Yeah they treated her like shit after Sammy died. 
But she deserves to rest with her husband. | |
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HatrinaHaterwitz said: RIP
I really hated the way she was treated after Sammy died by all the greedy grave robbers that wanted his money. I just hope that her experience taught her to take care of things better than Sammy did so now their son won't have to endure what she did. You should give this a read for another perspective... 
...Deconstructing Sammy http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26718355/ tA  Tribal Disorder
http://www.soundclick.com...dID=182431 "Ya see, we're not interested in what you know...but what you are willing to learn. C'mon y'all." | |
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RIP. I remember she used to appear with him on shows. | |
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theAudience said: HatrinaHaterwitz said: RIP
I really hated the way she was treated after Sammy died by all the greedy grave robbers that wanted his money. I just hope that her experience taught her to take care of things better than Sammy did so now their son won't have to endure what she did. You should give this a read for another perspective...
...Deconstructing Sammy http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26718355/ tA Tribal Disorder
http://www.soundclick.com...dID=182431 Thanks...I will and I'll let you know what I think after I'm done.  I knew from the start that I loved you with all my heart. | |
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theAudience said: HatrinaHaterwitz said: RIP
I really hated the way she was treated after Sammy died by all the greedy grave robbers that wanted his money. I just hope that her experience taught her to take care of things better than Sammy did so now their son won't have to endure what she did. You should give this a read for another perspective...
...Deconstructing Sammy http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26718355/ tA Tribal Disorder
http://www.soundclick.com...dID=182431 Yeesh from reading the article, sounds like a bunch a mess.I will forever love and miss you...my sweet Prince. | |
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Aww. . .and she was so young. R.I.P.  | |
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R.I.P. "A Watcher scoffs at gravity!" | |
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I guess Altovise lived well when Sammy was alive, but she sure paid the price after he died with the way she was treated! That can take you out before your time. Never trust anything spoken in the presence of an erection.
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theAudience said: HatrinaHaterwitz said: RIP
I really hated the way she was treated after Sammy died by all the greedy grave robbers that wanted his money. I just hope that her experience taught her to take care of things better than Sammy did so now their son won't have to endure what she did. You should give this a read for another perspective...
...Deconstructing Sammy http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26718355/ tA Tribal Disorder
http://www.soundclick.com...dID=182431 tA is absolutely right! (He does that a lot!  ) This book does indeed provide another perspective. I won't spoil it but I do highly recommend it.[Edited 3/16/09 10:20am] I knew from the start that I loved you with all my heart. | |
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HatrinaHaterwitz said: theAudience said: You should give this a read for another perspective...
...Deconstructing Sammy http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26718355/ tA Tribal Disorder
http://www.soundclick.com...dID=182431 tA is absolutely right! (He does that a lot! ) This book does indeed provide another perspective. I won't spoil it but I do highly recommend it.
Glad you enjoyed it.
Actually, carlcranshaw deserves the credit for suggesting the book here originally. tA Tribal Disorder
http://www.soundclick.com...dID=182431 "Ya see, we're not interested in what you know...but what you are willing to learn. C'mon y'all." | |
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theAudience said: HatrinaHaterwitz said: tA is absolutely right! (He does that a lot! ) This book does indeed provide another perspective. I won't spoil it but I do highly recommend it.
Glad you enjoyed it.
Actually, carlcranshaw deserves the credit for suggesting the book here originally. tA Tribal Disorder
http://www.soundclick.com...dID=182431 Thanks to you too, carlcranshaw! I knew from the start that I loved you with all my heart. | |
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theAudience said: HatrinaHaterwitz said: RIP
I really hated the way she was treated after Sammy died by all the greedy grave robbers that wanted his money. I just hope that her experience taught her to take care of things better than Sammy did so now their son won't have to endure what she did. You should give this a read for another perspective... http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26718355/ tA Tribal Disorder
http://www.soundclick.com...dID=182431 Interesting..... | |
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HatrinaHaterwitz said: theAudience said: Glad you enjoyed it.
Actually, carlcranshaw deserves the credit for suggesting the book here originally. tA Tribal Disorder
http://www.soundclick.com...dID=182431 Thanks to you too, carlcranshaw! It's quite a read. [Edited 3/19/09 15:35pm] "The first time I saw the cover of Dirty Mind in the early 80s I thought, 'Is this some drag queen ripping on Freddie Prinze?'" - Some guy on The Gear Page | |
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carlcranshaw said: HatrinaHaterwitz said: Thanks to you too, carlcranshaw! Thank you to you guys. The credit goes to The Man Upstairs. All I do if I find something interesting is share it. I don't want to speak badly about someone who has just passed away. This story will give some insights on the bad side of human nature and kind of an undertext on why Black men stop dating Black women. I can explain why the book coveys that but I don't want to spoil it for those who haven't read the book. You'll read it and constantly say: "No she didn't?" [Edited 3/17/09 10:00am] ----- This story will give some insights on the bad side of human nature and kind of an undertext on why Black men stop dating Black women. Please stop with your non-stop black woman hating B.S. Some brothers don’t date black woman because they are Uncle Toms. Some date woman from other races because they like variety. Take this bull to some hip-hop site were it will be appreciated and next time you want to talk about Sammy talk about his involvement with the mob, drugs and extreme self-hatred. | |
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Really. It's quite a read. [Edited 3/19/09 15:36pm] "The first time I saw the cover of Dirty Mind in the early 80s I thought, 'Is this some drag queen ripping on Freddie Prinze?'" - Some guy on The Gear Page | |
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carlcranshaw said: I'm just speaking of the book and how it reads. Not my own opinion.
I would say read the book and come to your own conclusions. you handled that nicely  "We may deify or demonize them but not ignore them. And we call them genius, because they are the people who change the world." | |
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bboy87 said: carlcranshaw said: I'm just speaking of the book and how it reads. Not my own opinion.
I would say read the book and come to your own conclusions. you handled that nicely It's true. Read the book and you'll see. "The first time I saw the cover of Dirty Mind in the early 80s I thought, 'Is this some drag queen ripping on Freddie Prinze?'" - Some guy on The Gear Page | |
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carlcranshaw said: bboy87 said: you handled that nicely It's true. Read the book and you'll see. I've read the book and while I will agree that it gives insight into the bad side of human nature. I will not agree that it gives a "kind of an undertext on why Black men stop dating Black women!" Give me back my damn thanks!  I knew from the start that I loved you with all my heart. | |
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carlcranshaw said: bboy87 said: you handled that nicely It's true. Read the book and you'll see. I am, I love Sammy 
I was just giving you props for replying calmly and still being respectful "We may deify or demonize them but not ignore them. And we call them genius, because they are the people who change the world." | |
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bboy87 said: carlcranshaw said: It's true. Read the book and you'll see. I am, I love Sammy
I was just giving you props for replying calmly and still being respectful Thanks. I definitely didn't mean to offend anyone. But in almost every Sammy bio there is that theme on how Sammy dealt with living in a so-called black and white world and his relationships with the ladies and his reasons for it. "The first time I saw the cover of Dirty Mind in the early 80s I thought, 'Is this some drag queen ripping on Freddie Prinze?'" - Some guy on The Gear Page | |
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carlcranshaw said: HatrinaHaterwitz said: Thanks to you too, carlcranshaw! Thank you to you guys. The credit goes to The Man Upstairs. All I do if I find something interesting is share it. I don't want to speak badly about someone who has just passed away. This story will give some insights on the bad side of human nature and kind of an undertext on why Black men stop dating Black women. I can explain why the book coveys that but I don't want to spoil it for those who haven't read the book. You'll read it and constantly say: "No she didn't?" [Edited 3/17/09 10:00am] WHAT? Please elaborate. What does color have to do with it? I'm really trying not to be offended right now, but I am. I will forever love and miss you...my sweet Prince. | |
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theAudience said: HatrinaHaterwitz said: RIP
I really hated the way she was treated after Sammy died by all the greedy grave robbers that wanted his money. I just hope that her experience taught her to take care of things better than Sammy did so now their son won't have to endure what she did. You should give this a read for another perspective...
...Deconstructing Sammy http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26718355/ tA Tribal Disorder
http://www.soundclick.com...dID=182431 I read it in January...a real eye opener. I can only hope that these two very troubled people found some peace at the end. Prince, in you I found a kindred spirit...Rest In Paradise. | |
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The magic of Sammy.
With Auntie Ree. She sounds great. [Edited 3/25/09 23:49pm] "The first time I saw the cover of Dirty Mind in the early 80s I thought, 'Is this some drag queen ripping on Freddie Prinze?'" - Some guy on The Gear Page | |
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R.I.P. I'm very sorry to hear this. | |
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