Aw man, Esther Williams died

[luckyval]

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Esther Williams, the swimming champion turned actress who starred in glittering and aquatic Technicolor musicals of the 1940s and 1950s, has died. She was 91.

Williams died early Thursday in her sleep, according to her longtime publicist Harlan Boll.

Following in the footsteps of Sonja Henie, who went from skating champion to movie star, Williams became one of Hollywood's biggest moneymakers, appearing in spectacular swimsuit numbers that capitalized on her wholesome beauty and perfect figure.

Such films as "Easy to Wed," ''Neptune's Daughter" and "Dangerous When Wet" followed the same formula: romance, music, a bit of comedy and a flimsy plot that provided excuses to get Esther into the water.

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I loved her cheesy sparkler holding synchronized swimming

[ginandjucie24]

No this makes me sad . I love her movies.

[tacokick]

I read her autobiography and she seemed fun. She talks about how Johnny Weismuller (Tarzan) would chase her around the pool naked and how impressive his "manhood" was.

[cleo29]

i was just reading about her death, so sad.

[luckyval]

Jun 6, 2013 13:04:35 GMT -5 tacokick said:

I read her autobiography and she seemed fun. She talks about how Johnny Weismuller (Tarzan) would chase her around the pool naked and how impressive his "manhood" was.

I guess he needed an extra long loin cloth

[sara76]

I'm not familiar with her but I do think of Pretty Woman when I hear her name. "Why don't you go back down to Monty Hall or Ester Williams where you belong?"

Sad to lose a part of history but 91 is a pretty great age to live to.

[tdk2]

what a neat woman.

Diane Sawyer just did a segment on her. I didn't realize she qualified for the olympics, but it was 1940 when they were cancelled for the war.

I always loved watching her movies as a kid.

[lilafowler]

Jun 6, 2013 13:04:35 GMT -5 tacokick said:

I read her autobiography and she seemed fun. She talks about how Johnny Weismuller (Tarzan) would chase her around the pool naked and how impressive his "manhood" was.

I read it too and LOVED her even more after it.  What a pip she was!

[bitsandpieces]

Aw, this makes me sad. As a synchronized swimmer, she is one of my idols. As much as I love the athleticism of my sport, I really love the artistry and presentation, and Esther Williams was the best. Sure, she was cheesy, but man, she made it fun.

[tacokick]

Jun 6, 2013 17:45:52 GMT -5 lilafowler said:

Jun 6, 2013 13:04:35 GMT -5 tacokick said:

I read her autobiography and she seemed fun. She talks about how Johnny Weismuller (Tarzan) would chase her around the pool naked and how impressive his "manhood" was.

I read it too and LOVED her even more after it.  What a pip she was!

I know! I love when people are even more interesting than you'd think.