RIP: BEN CHAPMAN
 By Dave Dreher

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Feb 22, 2008, 11:6 am

Yesterday one of the last Universal monsters left this world.  Ben Chapman who portrayed The Creature From The Black Lagoon passed away.  Ben portrayed The Creature in the non water scenes in the film. 

Ben was a warm friendly man who I had the pleasure of meeting on several different occasions.  Actually one of my fondest "horror" memories is when I got to attend a 3D screening of Creature with Ben and Tom Savini sitting with me.  A moment I will never forget.

His official website posted this message:

Ben Chapman passed away at 12:15 am Hawaii time on Thursday, February 21 at the VA hospital in Honolulu. His health began to deteriorate February 12 and he was admitted to the hospital on February 20. His life support was turned off Wednesday around noon and his pacemaker was turned off shortly before he died. He died peacefully with his wife, Merrilee, and son, Ben Chapman III, by his side. He was 79 years old at his death. His body will be cremated and a memorial service will be held at a church near the beach in Honolulu.

You can visit his official site by clicking here.

Farewell Ben, we'll all miss your talent and your smile.


 

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