R.I.P. Vampira (Maila Nurmi)
It is with great sadness that I report the passing of Maila Nurmi, who died in her sleep several days ago. She was 85. Her dear friend Dana Gould contacted me to give me the unfortunate news. He tells me she passed away peacefully, of natural causes.
Dave Alexander conducted an interview with Nurmi (very likely her last) just prior to her passing and, as such, we will be running a memorial along with the interview in the March issue of Rue Morgue.
Born on December 21st, 1922, Nurmi (a.k.a Vampira) was the original glamour ghoul, late night host of 1950s television and, of course, star of Ed Wood’s famous cinematic turkey Plan 9 From Outer Space. She will be dearly missed.
Maila Nurmi
1922 - 2008
Comment by Stephan — January 11, 2008 @ 3:09 pm
Rest in peace, girlfriend
Comment by CG — January 11, 2008 @ 3:41 pm
A sad day indeed….
Comment by Scott Allie — January 11, 2008 @ 5:36 pm
Thanks for the heads up, Jovanka.
Rest in peace, Ms Nurmi—
Comment by Henry Le Corno — January 11, 2008 @ 9:36 pm
Rest beautifully Ms. Nurmi.
Comment by Darkdonna — January 12, 2008 @ 1:06 am
My world just got darker -though, in my heart there is an eternal flame…. because she lived and touched me there.
Love and Peace to You -Maila …Always.
~Darkdonna
Comment by Gary Forney — January 12, 2008 @ 7:10 am
There is a video interview with Vampira, Maila Nurmi, on the Ed Wood video! One of the highlights of the added features!
So long, Maila, see you in the next dimension!
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[...] Maila Nurmi, better known as the legendary 1950’s TV horror host Vampira and co-star of Plan 9 from Outer Space, passed away this week, at the age of 86. Abbattoir, the Rue Morgue blog, reports that Rue Morgue magazine will have a recent interview with Nurmi and a memorial for her in their March ‘08 issue. You can also read our ZRC Salutes: Vampira, from August of last year. We bid you farewell… [...]
Comment by Nate Higley — January 12, 2008 @ 10:50 am
Sad news, but thanks for posting this…
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[...] Maila Nurmi, better known as the legendary 1950’s TV horror host Vampira and co-star of Plan 9 from Outer Space, passed away this week, at the age of 86. Abbattoir, the Rue Morgue blog, reports that Rue Morgue magazine will have a recent interview with Nurmi and a memorial for her in their March ‘08 issue. You can also read our ZRC Salutes: Vampira, from August of last year. We bid you farewell… [...]
Comment by Gary — January 12, 2008 @ 3:00 pm
Black dress moved in a blue movie
Graverobbers from outer space
Your pulmonary trembles in your outstretched arm.
Trembles so wicked.
Two inch nails
Micro waist
With a pale white feline face
Inclination eyebrows to there
Rest in peace, mistress to the horror kid.
Comment by SBIG Film Fest — January 12, 2008 @ 6:18 pm
What sad news!
Coincidentally, I was speaking to someone last night about getting her to speak at a screening of Plan 9 from Outer Space we’re doing this month in Los Angeles. In her honor, we’re going to do a tribute to her. If you know anyone who wants to take part, please contact me (Kimberly) at sbigfilmfest@yahoo.com.
Comment by Danny — January 12, 2008 @ 6:53 pm
Rest in peace my sexy glamour ghoul.
Forever the horror hostess with the mostess.
“You know I’ve often been asked why I don’t like my adequate electricity. Isn’t that ridiculous. Everybody knows electricity is for chairs!”
-Vampira (Maila Nurmi) Dec.21/1921-January10/2008
In loving memory daahlings.
Comment by frank — January 13, 2008 @ 7:06 pm
When you think of the 50’s, you think of Maila. Period. One of the great icons has passed. God Bless you. I’ll miss you terribly.