Hugh O'Brian who some of us remember as Wyatt Earp married for the first time at age 81 to his girlfriend of 18 years, Virginia Barber, 54.
The ceremony, dubbed a Wedding to Die For, took place at a cemetery, Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
O'Brian, who won honors in high school and in the Marine Corps almost became a lawyer until he went to L.A. determined to earn money for tuition. He not only became an actor, he became a humanitarian and a visionary after meeting Dr. Albert Schweitzer in Africa.
He continued to win awards for his screen and stage work, but none probably meant as much to him as the honors he won for his work for over 50 years in youth leadership, called HOBY, empowering youth to achieve their highest potential.
But until June 25, he never had the honor of being a husband. In lieu of gifts at his wedding, he asked for donations to HOBY.
Posted by Jill Fallon at June 26, 2006 11:23 PM | TrackBack | Permalink