Yvette Vickers discussions

monkeyloser · May 2nd, 2011, 10:40 PM

Just in news re Yvette Vickers :

http://www.ktla.com/news/landing/ktl...,7615273.story
The mummified remains of a former playboy playmate have been found in her home in Benedict Canyon.

The body of 82-year old Yvette Vickers was discovered by a neighbor in an upstairs room of her Westwanda Street home on April 27.

Authorities say the condition of her remains suggest she could have been dead for at least a year.

The one-time playmate and actress starred in cult films such as “Attack of the 50-Foot Woman” and “Attack of the Giant Leeches.”

Her first movie appearance was as Yvette Vedder in Sunset Boulevard (1950), although the role was minor and she was uncredited.

She made her first movie appearance under her own name in Short Cut to Hell (1957).

In 1958 she appeared in Attack of the 50 Foot Woman as Honey Parker.

The following year she played the role of Liz Walker in Attack of the Giant Leeches.

In 1959 she appeared as the Playboy Playmate of the Month for the July issue.

She also appeared in several other men's magazines.

The official cause of death has not been determined, but police say there were no obvious signs of foul play.

Neighbor Susan Savage told the L.A. Times she went to check on Vickers after noticing old letters and cobwebs in her mailbox.

Art Vandelay · June 5th, 2011, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by monkeyloser

Just in news re Yvette Vickers :

http://www.ktla.com/news/landing/ktl...,7615273.story
The mummified remains of a former playboy playmate have been found in her home in Benedict Canyon.

I came across a good article about the small memorial service that was held for her. It contains some new biographical information, courtesy of her surviving brother's eulogy:

http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la...tory?track=rss

**MattHelm85** · September 8th, 2021, 07:53 PM

So sad. Fame, money, popularity. Sometimes, we just want to be loved. I hope that she was. And when she passed, she knew that.

Bill McNeal · September 9th, 2021, 03:38 AM

Her centerfold always looked a little "off" to me. She looks like that wasn't the first bottle of wine she had been drinking that day. It may be the worst facial expression in any CF.

Sad to hear that she had no one close enough to check on her whereabouts for so long.

May 2nd, 2011, 10:40 PM	#1
monkeyloser Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 113 Thanks: 9,495 Thanked 569 Times in 59 Posts	Yvette Vickers discussions Just in news re Yvette Vickers : http://www.ktla.com/news/landing/ktl...,7615273.story The mummified remains of a former playboy playmate have been found in her home in Benedict Canyon. The body of 82-year old Yvette Vickers was discovered by a neighbor in an upstairs room of her Westwanda Street home on April 27. Authorities say the condition of her remains suggest she could have been dead for at least a year. The one-time playmate and actress starred in cult films such as “Attack of the 50-Foot Woman” and “Attack of the Giant Leeches.” Her first movie appearance was as Yvette Vedder in Sunset Boulevard (1950), although the role was minor and she was uncredited. She made her first movie appearance under her own name in Short Cut to Hell (1957). In 1958 she appeared in Attack of the 50 Foot Woman as Honey Parker. The following year she played the role of Liz Walker in Attack of the Giant Leeches. In 1959 she appeared as the Playboy Playmate of the Month for the July issue. She also appeared in several other men's magazines. The official cause of death has not been determined, but police say there were no obvious signs of foul play. Neighbor Susan Savage told the L.A. Times she went to check on Vickers after noticing old letters and cobwebs in her mailbox.

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September 8th, 2021, 07:53 PM	#3
MattHelm85 Vintage Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Posts: 1,082 Thanks: 9,208 Thanked 13,385 Times in 926 Posts	So sad. Fame, money, popularity. Sometimes, we just want to be loved. I hope that she was. And when she passed, she knew that.

September 9th, 2021, 03:38 AM	#4
Bill McNeal Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 420 Thanks: 1,832 Thanked 5,113 Times in 404 Posts	Her centerfold always looked a little "off" to me. She looks like that wasn't the first bottle of wine she had been drinking that day. It may be the worst facial expression in any CF. Sad to hear that she had no one close enough to check on her whereabouts for so long.