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ezblonde · 01-03-2006, 11:08 PM

'Old School' Favorite Dies

POSTED: 7:19 am PST January 2, 2006

Patrick Cranshaw, who achieved cult-like status as fraternity brother "Blue" in the 2003 comedy "Old School," has died. He was 86.

The veteran character actor died of natural causes Wednesday at his home in Fort Worth, Texas, his personal manager, Jeff Ross, told the Los Angeles Times.

During a career that spanned nearly 50 years, Cranshaw had dozens of roles, including a bank teller in "Bonnie and Clyde" and a demolition derby owner in "Herbie: Fully Loaded" (2005). Other credits included "Bandolero" (1968), "Best in Show" (2000) and "The Hudsucker Proxy" (1994), as well as television series "Mork & Mindy" and "The Dukes of Hazzard."

But he was probably best known for his role as elderly frat boy Joseph "Blue" Palasky in "Old School," starring Luke Wilson, Will Ferrell and Vince Vaughn.

In the hit comedy, he was about to wrestle two topless girls but dies of an apparent heart attack from overexcitment. After singing "Dust in the Wind" at Blue's funeral, Ferrell's character calls out in agony: "You're my boy, Blue!"

Fans would yell the signature line whenever they saw the actor. He was even invited to meet with the Texas Rangers when they played the Angels in Anaheim.

"It was a great experience and an acknowledgment for him," Ross said. "He loved the recognition and would turn back and say, 'I'm your boy Blue.'"

Cranshaw was born in Bartlesville, Okla., in 1919 and became interested in acting while entertaining American troops before World War II.

He is survived by three children, Jan Ragland, Joe Cranshaw and Beverly Trautschold.

bubs · 01-03-2006, 11:09 PM

I heard about that the other day...... that is so sad.

**PonyTx** · 01-03-2006, 11:47 PM

awe, RIP, your my boy blue!

**AdRock** · 01-04-2006, 12:25 AM

RIP Blue.

TheTeach · 01-04-2006, 12:29 AM

That is sad... but it sounds like he had a full life. RIP, Blue.

BlackRob · 01-04-2006, 02:51 PM

I close my eyes, only for a moment, and the moment's gone
All my dreams, pass before my eyes, a curiosity
Dust in the wind, all they are is dust in the wind

Same old song, just a drop of water in an endless sea
All we do, crumbles to the ground though we refuse to see
Dust in the wind, all they are is dust in the wind.
all we are is dust in the wind
oh________________

Don't hang on, nothing lasts forever but the earth and sky
It slips away, all your money won't another minute buy

Dust in the wind, all we are is dust in the wind
Dust in the wind, all we are is dust in the wind
Dust in the wind, everything is dust in the wind (everything is dust in the wind)

01-03-2006, 11:08 PM	#1
ezblonde how long? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: in my own damn world! Posts: 8,582	Your my Boy Blue. . . . 'Old School' Favorite Dies POSTED: 7:19 am PST January 2, 2006 Patrick Cranshaw, who achieved cult-like status as fraternity brother "Blue" in the 2003 comedy "Old School," has died. He was 86. The veteran character actor died of natural causes Wednesday at his home in Fort Worth, Texas, his personal manager, Jeff Ross, told the Los Angeles Times. During a career that spanned nearly 50 years, Cranshaw had dozens of roles, including a bank teller in "Bonnie and Clyde" and a demolition derby owner in "Herbie: Fully Loaded" (2005). Other credits included "Bandolero" (1968), "Best in Show" (2000) and "The Hudsucker Proxy" (1994), as well as television series "Mork & Mindy" and "The Dukes of Hazzard." But he was probably best known for his role as elderly frat boy Joseph "Blue" Palasky in "Old School," starring Luke Wilson, Will Ferrell and Vince Vaughn. In the hit comedy, he was about to wrestle two topless girls but dies of an apparent heart attack from overexcitment. After singing "Dust in the Wind" at Blue's funeral, Ferrell's character calls out in agony: "You're my boy, Blue!" Fans would yell the signature line whenever they saw the actor. He was even invited to meet with the Texas Rangers when they played the Angels in Anaheim. "It was a great experience and an acknowledgment for him," Ross said. "He loved the recognition and would turn back and say, 'I'm your boy Blue.'" Cranshaw was born in Bartlesville, Okla., in 1919 and became interested in acting while entertaining American troops before World War II. He is survived by three children, Jan Ragland, Joe Cranshaw and Beverly Trautschold. __________________ HAS ANYONE SEEN MY HEB BAGS???

01-04-2006, 12:25 AM	#4
AdRock If you hate me, then read my sig Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: On The Move Posts: 5,505	RIP Blue. __________________ '02 Stang GT Just cause you don't understand what's going on ...don't mean it don't make no sense And just cause you don't like it,...don't mean it aint no good And let me tell you something Before you go taking a walk in my world,...you better take a look at the real world Cause this aint no Mr. Rogers Neighborhood Can you say "feel like shit?"Yea maybe sometimes I do feel like shit I aint happy about it, but I'd rather feel like shit than be full of shit! And if I offended you, Oh I'm sorry, But, maybe you need to be offended But here's my apology and one more thing........Fuck you! Cause you can't bring me down

01-04-2006, 02:51 PM	#6
BlackRob #1 baby thats Awesome with a captial A Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: San Antone Posts: 5,087	I close my eyes, only for a moment, and the moment's gone All my dreams, pass before my eyes, a curiosity Dust in the wind, all they are is dust in the wind Same old song, just a drop of water in an endless sea All we do, crumbles to the ground though we refuse to see Dust in the wind, all they are is dust in the wind. all we are is dust in the wind oh________________ Don't hang on, nothing lasts forever but the earth and sky It slips away, all your money won't another minute buy Dust in the wind, all we are is dust in the wind Dust in the wind, all we are is dust in the wind Dust in the wind, everything is dust in the wind (everything is dust in the wind) __________________ Black 98 GT vert, codename: "Vader" 247 hp and 290 tq NEEDS A TUNE!! Mods: New vert top, Deep Dish Black Bullitts, Steeda Tri-Ax shifter, billet grille w/pony cutout, PI heads, PI intake, valve covers, CAI, Bassani X-pipe, Flowmaster catback, LSS decals, Bumper inserts, black clear headlights, and lots of ZAINO! Remember, I didn't vote for his bitch-ass!

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01-03-2006, 11:09 PM	#2
bubs Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,094	I heard about that the other day...... that is so sad.

01-03-2006, 11:47 PM	#3
PonyTx Lookin' California, Feelin' Minnesota Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Antonio Posts: 6,425	awe, RIP, your my boy blue!

01-04-2006, 12:29 AM	#5
TheTeach Recess is fun! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SATX Posts: 61	That is sad... but it sounds like he had a full life. RIP, Blue.