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In reply to the discussion: Did not know she was a veteran. [View all]TexasBushwhacker
(21,196 posts)43. Oddly enough, she and Bob Barker were arch enemies
They are both animal lovers and animal rights activists. When they were going to expand and improve the elephant habitat at the LA Zoo for their 25 year old elephant, Billy, she supported it. Bob was adamant that zoos absolutely should not have elephants and tried to block the project. The project was approved and Bob considered her his "enemy" ever since. She offered an olive branch a few years ago, but he refused to talk to her.
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She was genuinely anti-racism and supported Obama big time. She also stood up for black actors
malaise
Dec 2021
#17
She was EVERYthing. Multitalented, witty, funny, open-hearted, animal lover....
albacore
Dec 2021
#8
The best people most often are modest about their accomplishments and service. . . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Dec 2021
#9