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Nearly 10 years have come and gone since we lost you...and time has done very little to erase or sooth the pain I feel so deeply in my soul at your tragic departure. There isn't hardly a day that passes that I do not think of you...with both a light hearted smile and a profound sense of melancholy. I have come to believe that the truly beautiful souls are the ones taken back to heaven the quickest. Your talent lives on and will never fade...that is something that time will never be able to erase...your gentle genius and your legacy of laughter will live on forever. I am walking (as are we all) that long path on my way to be with you...and I can only hope that you will be waiting for me when I finally cross through that gateless gate which stems the tide of human affairs into the great golden fortress...I so want to shake your hand...and there is so much I want to tell you.
Phil, You have given SO much laughter to SO many people. The world is not as funny anymore without you here with us. Thank you for your amazing talent. My whole family misses you.
Phil was the greatest man i have ever watched on T.V simply for the fact that he was the greatest at what he did. He proved to be everything to everyone and nothing to none. He may have died 7 years before i was aware of his exsistence, but i still feel as though i knew him personally. There will never be anyone like him throughout the ages and therefore i can only feel sad, but rejoice everytime i see him on the television, hopefully no one will ever forget even win there elder what a great man he truly was :(
- Fri May 11 19:58:00 2007
Tawnya
You made me smile, made me laugh...I am so sorry you left in such a tragic manner. Rest in peace, dear Phil. Your gift of laughter remains and lives on through the magic of reruns. I pray your children are doing well today!
- Tue May 8 00:41:06 2007
Bree
You are still missed and loved by the world. I will never forget you
I cant believe that your gone, you were the best character in so many things. You were one of the funniest people and one the best actors out there. You will be missed
I think about this tragedy a lot. He was a great actor. I feel bad for his children. Why do people do such senseless permanant acts? There are better ways to deal with things.
PHiLLL.. U WiLL BEe MiSseD BY ME FoREVeR ANd EVeR AnD EVeR... R.I.P
KeeP Mi SPoT iN HeAVEn FReSH.. ¢¾
- Sun Apr 29 18:48:38 2007
Summer Bacon
Before Phil became famous, he recorded some hilarious comedy in my family's home based recording studio (1977). I was seventeen years old at the time. I would come home from school, and the moment I walked in the door, Phil would pop out of the recording studio with a huge smile on his face and (loudly) say, "So, Sum, how was your day?" Then he'd flop down on the floor with his back against the wall (I never saw him sit in a chair). I would share about my day, and he'd look at my homework papers and grades, and encouraged me in my dream to one day become a writer.
I miss you, Phil. I can't see your face on TV or in a film without tearing up, and feeling this huge hole in my heart. God bless you. I know that you are in a much happier place, laughing, joking and dancing with the angels.
Such a sad, senseless loss--the very saddest in my life time. Phil brought so much laughter to so many, many people, and will continue to be sorely missed by those of us who were fortunate enough to have shared his brilliant comedic talent. He was truly a gift from God.
SO MANY YEARS LATER STILL NOT FORGOTTEN. WHAT A TREMANDOUS IMPACT A TRUE COMEDIAN CAN HAVE AND GREAT ACTOR CAN GIVE. STILL TO THIS DAY ,REMEMBERING THE LAUGHTER THAT PHIL HAD BROUGHT EVERYONE TO ENJOY LIVES ON. MANY ,MANY THANKS FOR ALL THE SMILES FROM A TRUE FAN JOHN
Phil's passing was so untimely and to this day I still get a lump in my throat remembering that dark day. It's comforting to know that his comedy and characters will live on, and for that I say... Good times, good times.
when my mouth is full, chances are i might exclaim 'WARLORDS!'
when someone isn't 'getting on board' with me i might tell them '... eh, maybe it's more of a SHELBYVILLE kind of idea.'
when a female is looking good, i might just blurt out 'DAMN SASSY.'
when something is going over my head, i explain that 'i'm just a caveman...'
phil hartman is alive in all of us.
A pivotal voice/actor in many programmes I enjoyed you are sadly missed. Being in Britain I hadn't realised you were no longer with us. One of the greatest gifts in life is laughter and provided us with so much.
I had always loved his work, but not only that, I felt like I knew him...I liked him so much for being, I feel, warm and genuine, in addition to his comedic talent and stage presence. I cried when I heard of the tragedy. I still ache when I remember. What a loss. My heart goes out to his children and family.
I remember Phil's role on Jingle All the Way and NewsRadio and i find it just tragic that he died the way he did. He was a great actor and an awesome comedian and i just wish i could have seen more of his work.
I am too young to not have fully witnessed all of Phil Hartman's great contributions to comedy, but I still remember all of those that I have seen. I was seven when he was murdered, so I never quite understood. Now, looking back at all of his tremendous work on Saturday Night Live, The Simpsons, News Radio (not to mention his cinematic roles), I am almost mad that I was not able to experience his wonderful work first hand. I am comforted to know, however, that he is very well recognized as a great actor and comedian. As tragic and saddening as this story is, one still can't help crack a smile upon seeing Hartman as president Clinton jog into a McDonalds on SNL. He was a great man and will always be missed.
- Fri Jan 12 23:27:10 2007
Hassall
Despite so many distractions in life, I still find myself thinking about Phil from time to time. I actually feel a pull in my heart when I do. It's weird, but I miss him.
I just loved Phil so much!he made me laugh all the time.I live in Brantford and think of Phil where ever I go in Brantford.I imagine him walking the same streets that I walk everyday.Brantford put up a memorial in his honour and it is beautiful.
They broke the mold, when the made Mr Hartman,,definatly one of my favorite actor's and voice over actor's,,,"you might remember me"....the Simpson's just aren't the same whithout him.
He was one of those comedians that could turn the simplest scenario into comedy gold. As troy mclure in the simpsons to his part in three amigo's. He may have had the smallest parts or not the main ones but his delivery was a vital contribution to the film or episode being a success.
As an englishman I did not grow up with snl and newsradio but I recognised his voice and face when I heard it on the tv, yet I did not know his name. But when he acted I always laughed as his comedy persona was such an over the top facade and it was what british comedy has come to love through alan partidge etc.. He has been a great teacher through that hilarious smile he had.
I was truly gutted when I heard phil was no longer alive as I just found out the other day. One more thing I will say is comedy has lost a stalwart. Rest in peace Phil and troy mclure.
May He Rest in Peace.... Bless His Family... Truly a Great Entertainer Has been Lost...
- Tue Jan 2 15:29:20 2007
NORMA
Phil was a great actor. I trully enjoyed him in the movie "Jingle all the way." I also enjoy the movie "House guest." His death is a great loss to everyone. I am greatful that we have his films to remember him by. Phil, you were a great actor and you will be remembered through your work. May God bless your family always. May God fill them with comfort and understanding.
- Mon Jan 1 20:40:53 2007
Dave Campbell
I remember the day I heard that Phil Hartman was dead. It was especially saddening for me that day because NewsRadio was my favorite TV show at the time.
From SNL to The Simpsons to NewsRadio to whatever else he was doing, Phil Hartman was one of the unsung gods of comedy. It's too bad he never got the recognition he deserved or that his wife did what she did to him.
To Phil,
Wherever you are, sir, I hope you're making as many people laugh as you did while you were here. It's a shame that your talent was never truly recognized.
Dave Campbell
It is always a pleasure to watch Phil. He was a great actor and always made viewers appreciate his laughs and the funny guy he was. I am thankful he will always be with us in the movies he did.
Phil, you are greatly missed. You brought laughter into our hearts time and time again. Your death was tragic and ill-timed, but you will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace.
a brilliant, kind, intelligent & compassionate man, comedian & artist was taken away from us. we will sorely miss you always, phil!
- Thu Dec 14 14:05:20 2006
kate
there will never be anyone as great as phil hartman. i have a picture of him on the wall at my job, and think about him often. terrible terrible loss. r.i.p.
- Wed Dec 13 15:00:06 2006
Chris and Erica Swanks
Seen one of your movies today and you were in our thoughts. He was cooler than a polar bears toe nails. Loved him in house guest wish he could have been one of ours.
i remeber day that day so well we were heart broken and will keep his kids in our hearts and in our prayers.
- Sat Dec 2 22:58:30 2006
Cesar Quintanilla
He was the Best.. and he follow be the best ever
- Sat Dec 2 19:52:21 2006
Ryan Wade
Phil Hartman was one of the many modern great comedians, of the stock of John Candy, Chevy Chase, Rodney Dangerfield and so on. You will never see comedians like this again; they represent an era of comedy at its apogee and only if we could have Phil Hartman back, then the laughs would keep on going, but we do not. The only way to help to keep the laughs alive is to remember and enjoy the indispensible contributions he and others made to comedy and to use it to help make comedy into the great and enjoyable style it was once was. I think if Phil were alive today, then he would want us to improve and use his and other great comedian's great routines to help keep the laughs and he would still want us to do this, even though he is gone. To Phil Hartman, whereever you are, I hope you are keeping the laughs to enjoy your new life, whatever that may be and I hope you contributions to comedy shall never be forgotten.
- Fri Dec 1 12:38:10 2006
Nick
i liked Phil Hartman alot! i even liked his Clinton impression
he's the only person who's death has made me cry. what a genius, and all around fantastic human being, how i wish i knew him, and that he was still with us.
You always made me laugh as a kid watching SNL. Especially the Anal Retentive Chef.
May You Rest in Peace Phil
- Tue Nov 21 23:14:00 2006
Jake
I bought the News Radio DVD's just so that I could watch Phil again. I remember watching the news when it came on about his death. He was a great man and he will be missed.
- Tue Nov 21 12:28:12 2006
Armen Garo
Thanks you for all the memories filled with delightful laughter!
To say Phil Hartman was a gifted actor, is simply a huge understatement! For me, looking back upon his life's accumulated achievements and reminiscing about his various character roles in movies leaves me somewhat speechless! I often wonder what this great man would have gone on to do, if his life hadn't been terminated at such a young age. What a "huge" loss for Hollywood, but more than that, what a huge loss for his two children, mother, father, and remaining family members. This world has never been the same since he left us. Without any doubt, Heaven was transformed into an even greater place on the day he left us. In God we should all place our trust!
Phil, you always had a smile on your face. I have always beilieved that you can tell alot about someone by their eyes and there smile. You lit up lives by your sense of humor and gentle ways of making your fans laugh. You are and were a great person, and left us before your time. Love you always Phil Hartman.
Samuel
You were the best by (funniest) ever, by far. You made me laugh, you eased the pain of the world, if only for a minute. I never met you, but I hear you were a wonderful person, a great friend, and a good man.
You will be missed, you will be remembered.
From Loyola Elementary to Westchester High School, you entertained us all. You brought many a smile to me and I'm sorry we didn't connect in New York when you were at SNL. Peace be with you for eternity.
Fremont, CA US - Tue Oct 31 20:19:36 2006
anonymous
great character's, and not nearly as well known as he should have been.. favorite quote "good times, good times". Still use it to this day.
I will always remember you and how you entertained my world. I will always miss you in this life Phil. I hope I can see you in the next and we can laugh together. Love, TC
Dear phil, although i just discovered your talent, and people everywhere have known it for years... i feel like you have opened my eyes to a whole new type of laughter. You knock out the competition!!! We all miss you very much and always will. Thank you for everything.
ive watched phil on snl and newsradio, they were my favorite shows. bill on newsradio was the best, i realy hope he's found peace. we love you phill.
- Fri Oct 13 18:08:26 2006
Riley "Chick Hazzard" Smith aka Captain Carl
Phil are still inspiring people even today, I was only 6 when you died, so I was to young to really remember you in your prime, but recently I got into Pee-wee's Playhouse, then into learning more about the person who played my favorite character Captain Carl, Now I am a huge fan, friends even nicknamed Chick Hazzard and Captain Carl, I now cry when ever I see "Love is a Dream" on your SNL best of DVD. You have inspired me Phil to become a comedian when I grow up and even move out to L.A., and join the Groundlings, maybe even try out for SNL. Phil Hartman you are one of my heroes and you are greatly missed, Rest in Peace.
-Chick Hazzard-
- Tue Oct 10 18:05:43 2006
RK
I've always admired Phil's voice as the many characters he presented in "The Simpsons", and recently i became a fan of his after witnessing him on "News Radio", i also recently found out he's been dead for about 8 years now which made me feel shocked and sad.
I hope he's in a better place now, and hope he's doing well up there.
I remember Phil fondly on the Simpsons as troy McClure and Lionel Hutz. Without him there's sorta an empty space. God Bless you Phil
- Sat Sep 30 19:58:31 2006
Pete
Every year I have a party on Phil Hartman's birthday. I've done this now for four years - and every year it seems to get more sad. You're terribly missed.
Every time I think of Phil, I think of my personal favorite SNL moment. That of course is the classic image of him holding Chris in his arms in the spotlight, saying goodbye, tears forming in his eyes. Soon afterwards, they were both gone, far too early. I like to think they're still together.
I still start to cry every time when I see Phil Hartman“s caracter on TV. He was very tallented and very funny. He allways makes me laugh(and cry).
- Sat Sep 23 11:00:02 2006
Marco
Phil Hartman, one of my favorite characters in Newsradio, and one of the funniest. I still, to this day watch these shows and will never forget this very talented man. May you Rest in Peace.
I still remember studying for final exams and overhearing someone mention that Phil Hartman had been shot. What a loss!! Phil seemed to be not only a comic genius, but just your typical nice guy. I am so glad that there is a website like this that serves as a wonderful tribute to one of the greatest comedians of all time. His humor was timeless. People will watch his work for years to come and still laugh hysterically. Thanks for everything, Phil. We miss you!
Its almost been 10 years. For me it started when I rented the news radio Season 1 and 2. I then was brought back to my school years where I would watch this show on TV. Watching it from the beginning made me recall a lot of those wicked memories of Bill McNeal.. 6 years later is when I rented these and since then I've only done research about the matter and feel like... We have lost someone who was so unique to this industry as it is like losing a part of Jesus Christ.. I mean Phil was awesome.. Many will agree no one can replace him. I wish to extend my condolences to His Children Sean and Bergin, I can't even imagine what they have been through. As A father myself I also lost my Father when I was very young. and It sucks not knowing them as well as you want to.. especially when people always talk about "your dad" like it was yesterday, and you really cant relate. I wish the best for them both, No one deserves to lose parents. Rest in Peace Phil, we miss you always.
I was young when you pasted but I can say that you was one of my most fave. person to watch I still watch Houseguest all the time!!! I was only 10 when you past to to tell you the truth I didn't know you had past until last week when I seen you Bio. on T.V. but its funny how you cry when you don't even know someone but I did love your movies and will never forget you my kids will grow up watching your movies and I hope they past it down to there kids as well My whole family loved you and will love you movies forever!!! We love you phil for all the laughs you gave us and the family movie nights that you made fun Thanks so much!!!! Mr. Hartman your the best!!!!!!
Phil, you are missed very much by me and all who knew you. I really enjoyed watching your personal life and your carreer bloom. Rest in peace...much love.
Phil Hartman you were one of the greatest comedians ever known, life will never be the same. Hope you rest in peace till we see you in the next life. Thanks for all the good memmories.
I think phil hartman was a great person,i used to love watching him as captin carl on pee wee's playhouse,and i loved him in jingle all the way,and in houseguest. i loved his work and he will always be remembered,may he rest in peace.
I think Phil Hartman was part Rudolph Valentino, part Harry James, and part Eroll Flynn. He continues to inspire me to do better at my art and craft. I wish I could have kissed him - surface level - just once. His image and what he did with it makes me so happy.
the times we wer ther in panchoes having a buzz wv u an faye never forget them lad i miss the banter and the stick you gave out all in a good way ay lad are claire chloe and little alan r gona miss ya helpin blow the baloons up and stuff so go ON phil from an everton fan as you no ( you never walk alone) r.i.p lad and my heart goes out to faye .luca. and the bun in the oven all r love aln denise claire chloe alan jnr xxxx (faye if you read this get in touch with us send us ya email address
Rocket Fuel!
Malt Liquor!
Damn!
Absolutely the funniest thing I ever saw on TV.
- Thu Jul 20 13:08:48 2006
Sanne en Rut (from the Netherlands)
We have always been huge fans of Newsradio and The Simpsons, especially because of Phil's great performances. We just wanted to say that he is still greatly missed...everytime we watch the Simpsons we mourn the loss of Lionel Hutz and Troy Mclure, but mostly the loss of Phil Hartman himself. We hope you rest in peace
So many years later yet we will not forget.His voice still carries even in re runs such shows as the simpsons.He is missed.He still has fans even though he is no longer here.We all still love the voice that rings true every time we hear it.Mr Hartman you are truely missed.truely...Fly on the wings of an angel..And keep em laughing..
im so saddened that such a grand man is no longer here with us,phil was so uniquely different from us all, thats what made him phil. he was a great man,comedian,and father. I still keep his laughter deep within my heart,xmas is never the same without me watching houseguest as i watch it there is always a smile on my face. heaven must be holding its side from all your laughter, god bless your soul phil hartman. a truely dedicted fan jacqueline gabriel
la verne, ca USA - Thu Jul 6 16:47:34 2006
Robert Kelly
I didnt really know at the time of his death how amazingly funny this man was, I'm watching all of the seasons of newsradio now and cant believe how funny the show and the man were.
The world was robbed.
- Tue Jun 27 17:37:40 2006
SHAMECCA
MY B/F LOVES YOU WHEN I TOLD HIM YOU PASSED HE DIDN'T BELIEVE ME. HE JUST TOOK HIS SIMPSONS IN THE BEDROOM TO HEAR YOU DO WHAT YOU DID BEST. MAKE PEOPLE LAUGH.
Thanks for the great page. It's just bursting with adequacivity. I wish my own site could be singled out and deemed adequate, but alas, I have no site.
I miss you Phil.
- Fri Jun 23 23:53:15 2006
Sarah Haney
Phil Hartman was truly a legend. Even though he has passed, his jokes will create laughter for forevermore.
Im watchin SNL right now. They are payin tribute to you. Cuz you still rock.
- Fri Jun 23 11:06:06 2006
R. Kim
Such a talented man and such a waste. He has given me so many laughs. Thank God so much of his work is available to view and remember him by. Thanks for the laughs Phil!
- Thu Jun 22 07:04:47 2006
subom
Its so sad he died. I think that's aweful. and he left behind two kids like 9 and 6 at the time Its just terrible. Hearing how he died is the worst part. You dont feel so bad for people who bring it on themselves but he had no choice It was cruel and unfair
Phil will always live on in my heart as the anal retentive sportsman (snl character)
- Sun Jun 18 02:08:59 2006
Amanda
What a tragic loss. I loved him on News Radio, and thinking about his death still affects me.
Phil's passing has affected me more than I thought it might. He was so talented and so likeable. I think John Ritter is in the same category, and I'll miss them both.
- Mon Jun 12 22:25:42 2006
Phil's Sister, Marty
Thanks for remembering my brother, Phil. I really miss him a lot and it helps to read these wonderful messages. He was such a sweet, funny guy.
Only knew Phil through his voicing of many Simpsons characters and always loved those he dubbed. Still feel a tingling in my heart when I watch those old episodes in which he was featured. Rest in peace, you talented guy.
The character's Phil played in the simpsons are and always will be my favorite, and everytime i watch it and realise a talented man is dead it makes me very sad.
Thank you for making me smile everytime i hear your voice.
"While today is very sad due to it being the anniversary of Phil's death, it is also an opportunity to celebrate his life and all he's done to make our lives brighter. That is how I will spend this day. God rest your soul Phil and may HE watch over your children and family."
I could not have said it better myself. It's hard to believe it's been 8 years but I still think of Phil often.
- Sun May 28 16:59:40 2006
Jim Elsenpeter
It was 8 years ago today that I heard the news that a true comic genius had been taken long before his time. It still effects me to this day, as Phil remains my favorite comic entertainer and will likely continue to be for the rest of my days. Even in his absence, he has become a mentor to me. I have become involved in Improv and comedy and Phil has been the best example of how someone can be hilarious, yet still work to the top of their intelligence and not need to resort to foul language and blue humor. While today is very sad due to it being the anniversary of Phil's death, it is also an opportunity to celebrate his life and all he's done to make our lives brighter. That is how I will spend this day. God rest your soul Phil and may HE watch over your children and family.
- Sun May 28 08:52:07 2006
Shing
Your fans still haven't forgotten you, and thanks to DVD (NewsRadio Season 4 this month!) new fans are still discovering your talent. Rest in peace.