From: owner-chakram-refugees-digest@smoe.org (chakram-refugees-digest) To: chakram-refugees-digest@smoe.org Subject: chakram-refugees-digest V2 #44 Reply-To: chakram-refugees@smoe.org Sender: owner-chakram-refugees-digest@smoe.org Errors-To: owner-chakram-refugees-digest@smoe.org Precedence: bulk chakram-refugees-digest Sunday, February 17 2002 Volume 02 : Number 044 Today's Subjects: ----------------- Re: [chakram-refugees] Kevin Smith is now listed as having Died [meredith] [chakram-refugees] Ugh, yes, I found this on the New Zealand Herald website :( (fwd) [Sarah Anne Packard ] [chakram-refugees] Fwd: Request to post re: Kevin Smith [NZJester Subject: Re: [chakram-refugees] Kevin Smith is now listed as having Died Hi, Jester reported: >Kevin Smith is now listed as having Died on the NZ Herald web page Oh, my. This is horrible, horrible news. :( I feel for his family, and particularly for his children. He was such a great guy, too. I'm glad I got a chance to see him at the NY con last year. First Dave van Ronk, now Kevin Smith ... this has been a rather crappy week! :P ======================================= Meredith Tarr New Haven, CT USA mailto:meth@smoe.org http://www.smoe.org/meth ======================================= Live At The House O'Muzak House Concert Series http://www.smoe.org/meth/muzak.html ======================================= (: New England Patriots - Super Bowl XXXVI CHAMPIONS :) ========================================================= This has been a message to the chakram-refugees list. To unsubscribe, send a message to majordomo@smoe.org with "unsubscribe chakram-refugees" in the message body. Contact meth@smoe.org with any questions or problems. ========================================================= ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 16 Feb 2002 01:27:16 -0500 (EST) From: Sarah Anne Packard Subject: [chakram-refugees] Ugh, yes, I found this on the New Zealand Herald website :( (fwd) Oh my Goddess, just found this out and I am in total shock. :( (And soo glad I had a chance to meet Kevin at the Dearborn con last November now!!) :( :( :( Here are details, I dunno if this specific article has already been shared... -Sarah, aka the abbagirl- (who can't believe such a major figure from the Xenaverse, not to mention New Zealand talent, is now gone! :( I'll never be able to watch Ares quite the same way now...) ---------- Forwarded message ---------- http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storydisplay.cfm?storyID=939668&thesection=news&th esubsection=general Kevin Smith had just scored a role in a Bruce Willis action film. Actor Kevin Smith dies after fall in China 16.02.2002 Leading New Zealand actor Kevin Smith has died in a Beijing hospital after he was critically injured in a fall. His agent, Robert Bruce, confirmed that the 38-year-old actor had died. "I received a call from Kevin's family to say that he passed away in his sleep. "It's a shock to us all, and a major shock to the family. They're just trying to come to terms with it all." Mr Bruce could provide no further details. Auckland-based Smith was injured in the Chinese capital 10 days ago and doctors treating him were concerned that he would not recover from serious injuries. The accident occurred on February 6, the day after the actor finished work on a joint US-Chinese production, and as he was preparing to return to NZ. The hunky local star was then to have headed to movie "boot camp" to prepare for what many believed would be his big break, a role in a Hollywood blockbuster starring Bruce Willis. The doctor treating Smith told the Herald last night that staff from China's top movie production house, Beijing Film Studio, rushed him to the Beijing Union Hospital after the fall. Smith was believed to have been on a life-support machine before his death. The doctor, who did not wish to be named, said Smith had suffered a severe injury to his skull and had been in a critical condition. Acting sources have said he was injured when he fell from a great height, possibly six storeys. Li Hao, a spokeswoman for one of the companies involved in Warriors of Virtue II, said Smith, who had completed his film contract the day before the fall, had made a big impression. Smith's wife, Suzanne, and his parents, Geoff and Yvonne, are understood to have been with him. In addition to his wife, Mr Smith leaves his three children, Oscar, 11, Tyrone, 9, and Willard, 3. Mr Bruce said last night that the actor's family wanted to thank everyone who had sent messages of love and support. Smith starred in many New Zealand stage, television and feature films and is perhaps best known for his role as Ares in Xena: Warrior Princess. His ambitions to break into the American movie market were realised when he scored a role in the $US70 million ($166 million) Bruce Willis action film Man of War, due to start filming in Hawaii next month. He had leaped at the chance to go to China because the role allowed him to learn from the stuntman who worked on Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Smith, Auckland-born but Timaru-raised, got into acting when his wife and childhood sweetheart saw a casting call while he was sidelined by concussion during the rugby season. He was soon a leading man, happy to laugh at his beefcake image. "A nicer guy you wouldn't find anywhere," said friend and Comedian Mike King. - STAFF REPORTERS ========================================================= This has been a message to the chakram-refugees list. To unsubscribe, send a message to majordomo@smoe.org with "unsubscribe chakram-refugees" in the message body. Contact meth@smoe.org with any questions or problems. ========================================================= ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 16 Feb 2002 19:33:48 +1300 From: NZJester Subject: [chakram-refugees] Kevin Smith News on nzoom.com Carolyn S posted this URL on another List http://onenews.nzoom.com/news_detail/0,1227,81931-1-7,00.html The TVNZ1 news item is there in a video link - -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Catch ya later NZJester - -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- ========================================================= This has been a message to the chakram-refugees list. To unsubscribe, send a message to majordomo@smoe.org with "unsubscribe chakram-refugees" in the message body. Contact meth@smoe.org with any questions or problems. ========================================================= ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 16 Feb 2002 13:23:22 EST From: MegaeraMist@aol.com Subject: Re: [chakram-refugees] Kevin Smith is now listed as having Died I read all the articles, I've read this on different sites, but I still can't believe this. It doesn't make any sense. What death does though. I haven't heard it on the news though, perhaps it doesn't matter if I do. I'm glad his family was with him, their loss is beyond anything I am feeling. I just, can't believe this has happened. Meg In a message dated 2/16/02 1:18:36 AM Eastern Standard Time, meth@smoe.org writes: << >Kevin Smith is now listed as having Died on the NZ Herald web page >> ========================================================= This has been a message to the chakram-refugees list. To unsubscribe, send a message to majordomo@smoe.org with "unsubscribe chakram-refugees" in the message body. Contact meth@smoe.org with any questions or problems. ========================================================= ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 16 Feb 2002 14:09:44 -0500 From: meredith Subject: [chakram-refugees] Reuters article Hi, This is currently one of Reuters' top entertainment headlines: Actor Who Played Xena's Love Interest Dies Sat Feb 16,12:44 AM ET WELLINGTON (Reuters) - A New Zealand actor who played the leather-clad, bicep-bulging God of War, Ares, opposite Xena in the television series "Xena: Warrior Princess" has died in China after a fall. Kevin Smith, 38, died in hospital late Friday from head injuries he suffered in Beijing, where he had been working on a film production, the NZ government said in a statement. Smith played Xena's love interest in the fantasy drama based loosely on ancient mythology, which ended filming in New Zealand last year after being broadcast in more than 100 countries. The NZ government paid tribute to Smith, saying he was "known not only for his enormous talent and amazing beauty, but also for his intelligence and self-effacing humor." The New Zealand Herald reported Smith's next role was to have been in a Bruce Willis movie, "Man of War," to begin filming in Hawaii next month. ("Xena's love interest"?? If I hadn't already known the story, I would've had a panicked moment about ROC. :}) I still can't believe it... ======================================= Meredith Tarr New Haven, CT USA mailto:meth@smoe.org http://www.smoe.org/meth ======================================= Live At The House O'Muzak House Concert Series http://www.smoe.org/meth/muzak.html ======================================= (: New England Patriots - Super Bowl XXXVI CHAMPIONS :) ========================================================= This has been a message to the chakram-refugees list. To unsubscribe, send a message to majordomo@smoe.org with "unsubscribe chakram-refugees" in the message body. Contact meth@smoe.org with any questions or problems. ========================================================= ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 17 Feb 2002 14:50:19 +1300 From: NZJester Subject: [chakram-refugees] Fwd: Request to post re: Kevin Smith >Delivered-To: nzjester@n.pop.ihug.co.nz >Date: Sat, 16 Feb 2002 16:05:05 -0800 (PST) >From: Beth >Subject: Fwd: Request to post re: Kevin Smith >To: NZJester , > Angela Lesa Wheaton > >Hello, > >:( > >Can you please post this to your list, and any >other list you may be on? We'd all appreciate it. > >thanks, > >Beth > >> >> *************************** >> >> Dear Kevin Smith fan, >> >> You've all heard the news that Kevin didn't >> survive his accident. His family >> and friends are devastated, as I'm sure you can >> appreciate. >> >> At this time, I would ask that you respect >> Kevin's memory AND Robert Bruce >> and NOT deluge his office with >> calls/cards/letters/faxes/e-mails, etc. >> Robert is a long-term >> friend/mentor/father-figure/agent of Kevin's >> and >> should be allowed to grieve in peace. Please >> please please let Robert have >> time to grieve. He held it together for the >> family in the face of intense >> media hounding, which couldn't have been easy >> on him. I have no idea how he >> held it together for his TV interview. It just >> demonstrates the lengths he >> would go to protect Kevin and Kevin's family, >> and the obvious love he has >> for them. He has my deepest respect. >> >> I understand that Kevin's fans want to do >> something for him, and I have a >> proposal along that line.... >> >> Kevin was deeply committed to his family, loved >> his wife and sons more than >> anything... I and others are thinking of >> setting up a trust fund for Kevin's >> family. I heard today that Lucy Lawless is >> hoping to pull together a fund >> raiser of some sort (details to follow as soon >> as we know anything). Sword >> and Staff have also expressed a desire for a >> memorial. I am hoping we can >> all pull together and do something as one. As >> soon as details are >> available, I will post them here. >> >> Again, I am still collecting sentiments for >> Kev's family at >> lori@actorsdownunder.com. I will be forwarding >> the messages at an >> appropriate time. Again, please respect >> Kevin's memory and Robert's need to >> grieve and NOT send anything to his office. >> >> We all have wonderful memories of Kevin. At >> this time, I would ask that you >> think of your favourite memory of Kevin and >> hold that foremost in your >> minds. Kevin was a loving, happy person and he >> would not want us to remember >> him with tears. >> >> <> >> >> Lori Joyce >> Beth Gern >> Actors Down Under >> Kevin Smith Official Fan Club >> http://www.actorsdownunder.com >> >> > > >===== >Patience and fortitude Conquer all things. -- Ralph Waldo Emerson >Yahoo! Sports - Coverage of the 2002 Olympic Games >http://sports.yahoo.com > > - -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Catch ya later NZJester - -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- ========================================================= This has been a message to the chakram-refugees list. To unsubscribe, send a message to majordomo@smoe.org with "unsubscribe chakram-refugees" in the message body. Contact meth@smoe.org with any questions or problems. ========================================================= ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 16 Feb 2002 23:14:41 EST From: MegaeraMist@aol.com Subject: [chakram-refugees] From apix-update, some memorials Here are some memoriums from the axip-update list. ============================================================= To: axip-update@yahoogroups.com Fans all over the Xenaverse are in mourning today because of the death of one of the nicest actors and human being - I have never heard anything bad about Kevin Smith. People have described him as a generous, fun loving man. It's a tragic event at such an young age. My heart goes out to his family and friends but in particular his three young sons. In tribute to Kevin Smith, some time ago I created a montage for his Official Fan Club and I would like to share it here today. I have updated the montage to include my favourite photo of Kevin. Rest in Peace Kevin. http://www.ausxip.com/new.html The following is from Mist at Sword & Staff. Several people asked about some kind of memorial in his memory or perhaps doing something to help his wife and children. I hope we can organize something through Sword and Staff. I need to get my head screwed on straight after this news. Please let people know that S&S will organize something in his memory * A Kevin Smith Memorial Room has been created in the palace. Please come by and join us in a remembrance vigil for Kevin. You may leave a small memento, flower, or candle in the room. There will be a memorial service tomorrow in Kevin's room: Sunday, February 17 5:00pm ET / 2:00pm PT / 10pm Europe Monday, February 18 9:00am East Australia / 11:00am New Zealand Please feel free to pass this info along to other lists. Information about how to get to the Warrior Palace can be found at: http://www.warriorpalace.com * There wil be a service held for Fellow bard Diamondogg and Kevin Smith at the forevaxena tavern at http://www.forevaxena.com on the left side of th epage click on "forevaxena's tavern". This will be held on Feb. 16th at 4pm est. The following is from ALWheaties I am incredibly saddened that our Beloved Kevin has passed away! Prior to knowing this, I had collected well over 70 Get Well/Best Wishes cards for Kevin and put them on 2 webpages. The cards that have come in are from all over the world from Indiana to Israel and are a loving testiment of how much Kevin was thought of by everyone. Now, I am accepting Sympathy and cards of concern for Kevin's family. I will include all these notes together on the webpage and all will be forwarded to Kevin's family. No one's email addresses will be included on the webpage, but if you do not wish your letter to be on the webpage, that is ok and it will still be forwarded. Many Thanks to everyone who have sent their cards in and Best Wishes to Kevin's family, our prayers are with you! Take Care! Angela aka ALWheaties http://alwheaties.com/TubeWatch.html Added to Kevin Smith - In Memoriam The Australian Xena Information Page updating the Xenaverse since 1996. http://ausxip.com/index2.html ============================================================= ========================================================= This has been a message to the chakram-refugees list. To unsubscribe, send a message to majordomo@smoe.org with "unsubscribe chakram-refugees" in the message body. Contact meth@smoe.org with any questions or problems. ========================================================= ------------------------------ End of chakram-refugees-digest V2 #44 *************************************