In lieu of this week’s Monstrous Monday post, I bid a sad farewell to the star of one of Steven’s and my favorite monster movies, Creature of the Black Lagoon (1954). Julie Adams passed away Sunday, Feb. 3, at age 92. I followed Official Julie Adams Facebook page, and I loved how gracious she was. She appeared in many movies and television shows, but she was reportedly delighted that she was best known for Creature.
She was still lovely.
I don’t know how recently she was making personal appearances, but I did wish I could make it to one.
You could not blame the Creature for being enamored.
I did not really know Julie Adams for anything other than Creature and her Facebook page, so I cannot do a real biography. I guess I can’t say much besides I was a fan, and I’m sad she’s gone.
It’s nice to see when antagonistic co-stars are friends off-screen.
I noticed on the Facebook page that she and her son, Mitchell Danton, published the book, Lucky Southern Star: Reflections from the Black Lagoon. I’ll have to look for a copy.
I guess I’ll close with a picture of her co-star. Steven and I will no doubt watch the movie again soon, in memory.
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