MInnie Interview 1979
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Published 2008-08-30
All Comments (21)
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You would never know she was sick from this interview. She kept going up till the end. She knew she was dying and she was very vibrant.
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She was very ill when she made this interview-she was nearing the end. But she still managed to look absolutely beautiful.
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She will go down in history as having the prettiest voice put to music. She was lost too soon. She was pretty inside and out. RIP my sister. Your music lives forever!
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For a man to jump in front of a lion like that , he really loved her👍🏾 RIP very lovely lady
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she knew she was dying and yet she was had so much happiness and light about her.
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What a husband! A man who flew from the back of the room to tackle a lion 🦁to protect his wife is true love! ❤️ 😍
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Her husband jumped to get that lion! To this day u can hear the pain in his voice when he talks about her. She was amazing.
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I love how her husband was the first on call...true love !
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This interview aired in late June 1979 but was filmed in early May of 1979. By the time it was screened however Minnie Riperton was already confined to bed in the final stages of her battle with cancer. If you note during her chat with Mike Douglas, her left arm is immobile and she keeps it stationary due to the effects of her illness. To smile, laugh, make conversation and sing perfectly knowing all the while your body is losing it's fight to a deadly disease and being in great pain. RIP.....
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This remarkable woman was in so much pain during this interview. At times you can clearly see she's in pain and somewhat upset (she knew she was dying and didn't have much time left but only a few weeks), but yet you see her smile and laugh as she puts her best face forward.
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Such a divine human. She’s so delicate articulate talented. She was robbed of her life. RIP. We will never forget.
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She seemed so down to earth, like you could just chill with her anytime. Not all famed and glammed out, but talented beyond compare. Beautiful woman, wish she was still around.
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She seemed to have a good sense of humor. Very beautiful person and voice.
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She was so beautiful and so down to earth. RIP Minnie. Her daughter looks just like her. :)
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Her laugh is just so sweet , innocent and infectious And her smile too You could see maya in her when she smiles
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American black queen an icon so sweet beautifull inside out
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Minnie showed such strength and courage during the final stages of her life. Cancer did not ravage or emaciate her beauty. To see her so composed and I know she had to be in a lot of pain. What an amazing woman. Much and love and respect to you Minnie Julia Riperton her inner light still shines😇
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Her laugh, her voice everything about her was so beautiful
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Minnie looks so healthy and pretty..hard to believe she died shortly after this interview.
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Wow she was so beautiful. R.I.P. Minnie Riperton
