Linda G. Porter, 61, of Forestville, NY passed away unexpectedly on Sunday afternoon November 22, 2020 at her residence.
She was born on November 24, 1958 in Ohsweken, Ontario, the daughter of the late Stan and Doreen (Greene) Hill. Which led me to you, Cathy. I’ve bee a lifelong fan of Colie’s, and am fond of simply reading his lyrics for the sheer pleasure of those wisdoms lurking behind the whimsicality, captured in such sublimely delicious rhyme, and then married to those unforgettable tunes. One photo of Linda is stunning. Reps for Porter confirmed her passing to Variety on Friday night. was addressed to? Is there a Cole Porter museum? Delighted that I found your blog! I am anxious to read your book! I just wanted to say that I’m looking forward to reading your book. Growing up I’ve often told my parents that I believe I was born in the wrong time period or I have lived a few past lives! Thank you so much for this interesting piece. Since Linda was so chic, will you discuss her fashion sense in clothing, accessories, and jewelry in your book? I was interested to see your postings on Linda Porter. Even tho I’ve seen it many txs before, when I watch it, it always feels like it’s the 1st time. Firstly I saw just. Just watched the movie De Lovely what a great movie. Linda Porter was a character actress best known for roles in “Superstore” and “Twin Peaks.” We invite you to share condolences for Linda Porter in our Guest Book. Was she gay too? Stay tuned here for updates. Thank you for sharing Cathy . Yet after watching De Lovely , I wanted to know more. Here’s a little of her family tree: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/92049234/william-paca-lee, To see if the piano was one of Cole’s, I would try the Cole Porter collection at Yale. Yes, some of the cases were made by Verdura who was a friend of Cole and Linda’s. What a treat to find you! Porter died 25 … Honestly, I don’t think there’s any way to know for certain what happened in her bed. Write faster! Longtime character actress Linda Porter, who starred in Twin Peaks: The Return and NBC's Superstore, died at age 86. Superstore fan favorite Linda Porter, who played elderly Cloud 9 employee Myrtle on the NBC sitcom, has died at the age of 86. It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Linda Porter (Dunnellon, Florida), who passed away on January 15, 2020, at the age of 67, leaving to mourn family and friends. Instead, he buried her in my hometown, Peru, Indiana, in the Cole family plot at Mount Hope Cemetery, where many of my own family members are buried. I looked at her gravestone. Also the 1920’s, 30’s, 50’s & 60’s. has it been published? Porter then joined the French Foreign Legion where he had a specially constructed portable piano made for him so that he could carry it on his back and entertain the troops in their bivouacs. I must confess being a bit obsessed with Cole & Linda Porter since seeing De-Lovely, and being completely fascinated by their glamorous though unconventional relationship. By sheer coinicidence, I re-watched “De-Lovely” on the 59th anniversary of Linda Porter’s death. I will be one of the first in line to purchase it. That is when I saw your blog was more about Linda than Cole & I wanted to know more about her. Dave, this thread of replies haunts me at least once a day! He was very generous and gave things away quite often. And I also believe that stories of their women are just as important as the great men. I’m trying! Thomas and Cole Porter met on January 30, 1918, at the wedding of Henry Potter Russell to heiress Ethel Borden Harriman, daughter of railroad and investment banking tycoon J. Borden Harriman and his wife, née Florence "Daisy" Hurst, at the Hôtel Ritz Paris. This was a great source. As you no doubt know, Linda was born Linda Belle Lee, she had one sister, Jouett Lee. Read Full Obituary. She was 86. Superstore returned for its fifth season on Thursday, though Deadline reported that Porter had not filmed any season five episodes prior to her death. Beautiful tribute…..I followed a trail from Jack Cassidy, …I feel for her and I am glad you felt the need girl her tube remembered. FYI: The cigarette cases were mentioned as being Verdura. It’s very strange to stand at the real grave of your fictional character. In my next incarnation I insist on being both a lyricist and composer, so if you hang around long enough, you might be exposed to my work. A Cole and Linda fan. Hope you get a chance to see it! I hope some day someone leaves an honorary grave stone on the property to fulfill this for her. As so many others have mentioned, I came across your page while looking for Linda’s rose… And right after my 4th or 5th viewing of De-Lovely. and a lovely movie about Cole Porter and Your email address will not be published. Good luck! September 27, 2019 11:11 PM Beloved actress Linda Porter, known for her roles in Superstore and Twin Peaks, has died. I’ve seen De-Lovely and I’ve always wanted to know more about Linda. She received many visitors. She was 86. I seem to remember seeing the auction catalogue in the Cole Porter Collection at Yale. Thank you. Loved the article. his beautiful wife… Linda Lee (I’m going to email this to you as well…). Linda Porter Death. I thought of all the sisters and wives and mothers and devoted daughters—all the Lindas—behind every beautiful thing. I can’t remember, but I believe some of the cigarette cases were made by Van Cleef and Arpels. There are several letters from Linda to family members and they are addressed from the Waldorf Astoria. She was an actress, known for Dude, Where's My Car? “Do you know if this apartment was Cole’s or Linda’s? Linda Porter, Actress: Dude, Where's My Car?. Thank you Marjorie, I’m still wtiting. Linda described her illness as “smothering spells.”� Imagine that: smothering to death over the course of a decade. THANKS Jorgi. My book will deal with her fashion sense, since that is such an important part of who she was, although I confess I am more interested in other aspects of her character. I know I may be a lil late on finding out about your book, but it is definitely on my list of items to purchase asap! Information is sketchy, but I did find a reference to a Parke-Bernet Galleries auction on May 17, 1967, of The actress, who starred as Myrtle on the NBC workplace comedy, died at age 86 on Wednesday after a battle with cancer, according to multiple reports. Cathy, if I hadn’t already planned on reading your book, this would have cemented the deal. Linda Porter was born on January 31, 1933 in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. Hi Cathy, My best wishes to you. Lady Astor reportedly said, “Why don’t you give me your Mainbocher’s. Enjoy the process.! I thought about all the women I’ve ever met—in life and in books—who married great men rather than pursuing greatness themselves. we have watched the movie …De Lovely Lovely tribute. A summer mansion in the Berkshires, far away from hot, humid New York. Really nice post, Cathy. It was just something about women’s lives in that era that intrigued me. All the cases went to private individuals…as far as I know. I’ve followed a trail leading from the current listing of the Porter home to this site, digging up interesting pieces of information about the house and how it was used while they lived in it. They were sold to benefit the New York Public Library’s Theater Collection at Lincoln Center. But my attitude has softened a bit. In May 1954, Cole was in California working on the score for Silk Stockings, but a week before she died, the doctors said he needed to come to New York. Linda felt very connected to Ancient Egypt as well. Thank you for your blog. Following news of her death, Porter's former co-stars, friends and fans took to social media to share tributes and memories of their time together. Marjorie Gore. Recuperative trips to Arizona ranches and Colorado luxury hotels, where the air was drier. That’s very telling, I think. She was 86. Just clueless. It would seem I’m a little late to the party, but amazing blog! What an wonderful woman. Please don’t hurry.. Linda Jane Stachowiak Porter, a 50 year resident of Conroe, Texas, went to be with the Lord on January 16, 2021. Linda Porter Obituary. My mother was Coles Mother, Kate’s cousin. 4. ", ♥️♥️Linda Porter♥️♥️Thank you for the life advice. I’m glad you felt the need to give a tribute to her, I believe she also should be remembered. As I have Art and clothes , left to me from the 192o’s , From my Grandparents. Linda Lee named her daughter Lee. Thanks for information on the catalogue in the Yale collection. I’m almost done! There are very few pictures of Cole and Linda together. Her once-great beauty was completely gone. I have been in love with Cole and Ella ever since. Now their unconventional marriage is returning to the New York stage in a one-woman show called Love, Linda in which jazz chanteuse Stevie Holland recreates their relationship — with an able assist from Cole Porter. Great admirer of Linda–look forward to your book. Unfortunately, the person I worked with when I was there has retired, so I don’t have a name to give you, but I’m sure that this email will get you to the right person. Porter died on September 25, 2019 after a long battle with cancer. He was also heard here in Latin America, and for my in-laws, for example, that song is “their song”. Just finished reading W. McBrien’s biography which has only further fueled my fascination with both Cole and Linda. I loved De-Lovely and I was so curious about the life of Linda and what happened in actuality compared to the movie was somehow different. I think this lady deserves to be called with her name. A “de-lovely” tribute. The Top 5 Most Popular Posts on the Big Thing–and Why | Cathy Day, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/92049234/william-paca-lee, https://archives.yale.edu/repositories/6/resources/10624, For the man who called me for advice about how to get published, 20 answers to the question: “But what should I blog about?”, David Haynes: "My goal is to produce novelists, not novels. But I can imagine. Jouett named her daughter Linda Lee. The cast, crew and fans of NBC's Superstore suffered a blow at the end of September when actress Linda Porter, who had played Cloud 9 employee … Had to laugh about the headstones resembling giant baby teeth ! I also attempted to find information on the cigarette cases that Linda gave to Cole. Out loud. Superstore writer Vanessa Ramos remembered the actress as "a true delight of a person who was up for anything," sharing an irreverent screenshot of Porter flipping the bird. My mother said it was not polite to correct someone , but in this case , as the lady was giving false information ,you are right to do so . But they lived on the 41st floor for decades.” I fought the urge to reach into my bag and pull out Cole Porter’s biography. I’m just now downloading a biography of Cole and hope to find your book about Linda available soon. I imagine they said “Cartier’s” because it’s a more familiar name. Also, I wanted an impossible thing: for the official historical tour of the Waldorf to tell Linda’s story, too. I’m writing as fast as I can! I saw the show in it’s earlier runs at the Triad Theater, and can tell you that this is one of the most beautiful, honest and deservedly glamorous portrayals of Linda Porter that ever existed…performed and sung by the brilliant jazz vocalist Stevie Holland. “Superstore” actress Linda Porter has died at age 86. Finished watching the movie De-Lovely and had to get more information about Linda. Hope you are able to include photographs of her jewelry since she supposedly had only the finest. ", Here’s hoping the angels don’t call cut right away because your best stuff always came at the end. I hope you can confirm that the piano belonged to Cole at some point. And you, Cathy:, get to work. ... Shawn King reveals Larry King's real cause of death, final words. Dear Cathy, I think this was a beautiful post. I wanted to meet Linda so to speak. I hope to be able to read those books that you have mentioned, right now my finances aren’t too great and so they will have to wait for another time. I then purchased the book “The Life That Late He Led” through Book of the Month (I know I am really dating myself) in 1967. She died on September 25, 2019. Anyhoo, I was so happy to read that you’ve written a book about the life of Linda Lee Cole. He was my neighbor in Cleveland to learn more about Linda. What started your interest in Linda Lee Porter? Porter was perhaps best known for her role on Superstore, but she also appeared as Fran Westin on Gilmore Girls, as "Lady Slot-Addict" on the cult hit series Twin Peaks, and had an extensive resume as a character actress that included dozens of TV shows and movies like Twins, Duplex and The House. Very well done. Happy writing. Many relationships are successful for different reasons. Or get updates by email.Enter your email address: Copyright © Cathy Day. RIP Linda Porter. Please accept Echovita’s sincere condolences. Superstore actress Linda Porter has passed away after a long battle with cancer. Required fields are marked *. Did you ever publish your book about her? Bye for now… Off to pick up my search once more for the lovely Linda Lee Porter rose. Pics and then something about Cathy Day & wondered how she factored into finding more about the rose. You’d think after that long of an “agreement” that benefitted him greatly over his whole life, he would have done the right thing and honored her last wish. Glad there is a rose with her name so she will always be remembered! I know that she had a sister named Joett, although I decided not to include her in the novel—for various reasons I may write to you about to explain. Wonderful that you are taking the place of a child never born to speak for these two, particularly lovely Linda. Porter was well … My grandfather won the nobel prize in 1955 and to this day his story is out there but my grandmother was just his wife. Linda retired as an RN with 30 years of service. Thanks so much for sharing. https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/linda-porter-dead-superstore She seemed to love that house more than Cole. That threw me off of interest, sorry. De-Lovely made me want to know more about the real Linda Porter. Porter began acting on television and in movies late in life, making her first appearance in a 1988 episode of Beauty and the Beast. Very informative. Haven’t submitted to publishers yet, but I hope to soon! Thank you so much. If you’re from Cleveland, you’ll LOVE Out and About. Can’t wait to read your book. It belonged to Linda’s family. Though I had one of my girls Isa and I’ve decided to not let her die with Linda but weep out a terrible goodbye and decided that she can’t take all of this drama anymore and decided to go home. Your novel is on my to read list. Believe me, if Linda were alive today, she would totally use Twitter. I’m delighted to read that you are writing about Linda whom I have always known to have been an enormously important though mysterious presence in his life. When she passed in 1994, we got a Steinway dealer in Louisville to get it and long story short, we paid thousands to get it restored, it was originally built in 1880’s according to Steinway record. Perfect. Vancouver, BC. What a story, drama, comedy, romance, all. These messages from people who are interested in reading my book really help keep me motivated! Before that movie, which I realize is not a strictly historical account of their lives, I had no idea that Linda played such a huge part in his success. I’m actually working on a chapter right now in which she visits there for the first time: in 1909. that Cole helped him set up in 1939. Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. She slipped in and out of consciousness, struggling to breathe. Celebrity Deaths 2019. At one point they were in the hospital together, my mother for eye surgery, Cole for another leg operation. Tyler Golden/NBC. And like the Duchess of Windsor (another Verdura client), I think it is this fashion sense that the fascinate us and add to Linda’s allure. Thank you again for sharing your knowledge, Linda Porter’s grave side and headstone look lovely, I wonder who placed a flower on her grave? My mother has wonderful stories to tell. am anxious to read your book. In fact life with fabulous music. I am hoping the title can be changed, but certain you know best.. I can’t wait to read your book. I’m so glad I did!! Cole was a genius. And so, when I was in Peru the other day visiting my grandparents, I stopped by Linda’s grave. Linda described her illness as “smothering spells.” Imagine that: smothering to death over the course of a decade. I guess that after making sure the stone read that SHE WAS THE WIFE OF COLE PORTER, there wasn’t room to tell us when she was born (November 17, 1883). Your tribute is lovely. So , as I stumbled onto this blog , it certainly is a lovely trip ………and with no bruised knees . Hello Cathy; John, I also wish Cole had honored Linda’s wishes, and yes, when I first began writing about their marriage, I also felt badly towards him. Okay… I admit I was one of those Lina porter rose seekers and used google. Proud to be one myself. I am cousin of Cole Porter. Take care and cheers, Linda. Does the project have a title? The actress, who starred as Myrtle on the NBC workplace comedy, died at age 86 on Wednesday after a … Beautiful tribute and I love that you corrected the guide at the Waldorf . Well I am years and years late to the party! Anyway… An hour later I return to Linda and am very pleased that a book just about Linda is forthcoming. What will it be called? A Lovely read. I have a number of photos of Linda Porter, along with two of Linda with Cole. Linda B Porter, 62, of El Dorado, AR died on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at Baptist Health in Little Rock. I stumbled on your site quite by accident in trying to find out if there were any pictures of the opening night cigarette cases that Linda gave Cole. Thanks so much. In 1919 he married Mrs. Linda Lee Thomas, widow of E. R. Thomas, a banker and publisher, and settled in Paris. I’ve seen the movie De-Lovely and although it isn’t very historically correct, it’s amazing to see how this woman gave her all to make sure that Cole Porter had a very successful career, and she would turn a blind eye to his many indiscretions and wild parties, I guess after her first husband abusing for the time they were married just made her think of having a safe marriage.