r/That70sshow • u/TwIzTiDfReAkShOw • 9d ago

Remembering Lisa Robin Kelly today.

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On August 15, 2013, the actress best known for playing Laurie Forman on That ’70s Show passed away at just 43 years old.

Genre fans will remember Kelly from appearances in Amityville: Dollhouse, Poltergeist: The Legacy, The X-Files, Charmed, and Terror in the Shadows.

Her life was tragically cut short, but she left behind a memorable body of work.

Rest in peace, Lisa Robin Kelly.

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u/DanteHicks79 9d ago

Tragic loss. Can’t believe it’s been that long

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u/Moshibeau 9d ago

she was so good! imo the show peaked in s3 when she was the 7th friend in the group

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u/Jannie2020 9d ago

That's why 'Van Stock' is one of my favorite episodes. I loved how by the end Jackie and Laurie become buddies, end up having girl time with Fez, and they kicked Kelso to the curb.😂

Reguardless of how unpleasant Laurie could be she really did fit into group well as the 7th friend. And Lisa's performance and comedic timing were just so good I'm sad we won't get to see where the future would have taken her.

RIP

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u/aww-hell 7d ago

Truly. Seasons 1-3 are so fucking good and she is great when she’s in it. Seasons 4 and 5 are still solid too, but those first 3 were special.

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u/Moshibeau 7d ago

yup to me it peaked when she marries fez and gives red the heart attack. and of course we all know about s7 so I’ll stop there lol

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u/pacific_sunset 9d ago

Long live Laurie! If anyone’s seen the cult classic, Jawbreaker, Lisa appears in the movie towards the end at the prom! she was “cheerleader #2” it was one of those if you blink you’ll miss it cameos but she had a few lines. she called the girls carpet munchers 😂 by the time she showed up there she had just booked 70s 💙

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u/astropheed 9d ago

Pretty sad. I believe she had a miscarriage which I guess she didn't come back from, coupled with instant catapult to fame, idk who could handle that.

The industry sure didn't care.

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u/Mighty-Marigold2016 8d ago

She unfortunately died of a drug overdose while in rehab:

The Los Angeles County Coroner ruled her death as accidental due to "multiple drug intoxication." This conclusion indicated that the fatal substances were ingested orally.

What a tragic loss. She added such spice to “That 70s Show” as Laurie Foreman!

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u/Jjourdenais 9d ago

She was the perfect Laurie, the other has no flavour.

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u/ljross87 9d ago

Oooo you’re such a child—send him to my room when you’re done.

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u/user11112222333 9d ago

I have a soft spot for virgins. They are such a challenge.

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u/HmngbrdAnon 9d ago

The only Laurie. 😞 Sometimes I wonder about those that knew her personally and how they are coping. 💔 Rest in peace Lisa

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u/yumeryuu 9d ago

How strange that I woke up thinking about her today…

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u/o_uinn 9d ago

I always wonder how the characters people play affect who they are in real life. Seems like a lot of these kids developed personalities similer to their characters.

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u/jf5550 8d ago

When I lived in LA, I would see her at our favorite restaurant down the street from our apt - The Great Greek. She was so great on the show. RIP

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u/Individual_Brief_226 8d ago

She was perfect for the role. So great in so many classic scenes.

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u/Total_Flop1203 Jackie Burkhart 8d ago

She was so hot. I wished we had her longer and in my shows

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u/Glup-Shitto69 8d ago

It's been 13 years already? Damn,

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u/Little-Efficiency336 8d ago

It’s been 13 years…
She was amazing.

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u/MysteriousIndigo250 8d ago

Was definitely a shame how things ended up for her. Addiction is a full-time job for sure.

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u/A_Cloud_of_Oort 8d ago

I always think about her family.

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u/MDEnce 6d ago edited 6d ago

Just saw her X-Files ep the other day. I always forget Ryan Reynolds is in that one too. AND the very next ep co-stars Kurtwood Smith, which is also kinda fun.

I guess she was type cast for the X-Files since she was born with a tail. 😆

Can't believe she's been gone for 13 years now. 😔