Maxus-MIFA9 Supersonic January 28, 2014 Share January 28, 2014 Many of us from the 70's will remember this man ........... I started smoking after seeing you but quit much earlier than you ... R.I.P. yahoo news: Ex-Marlboro man dies from smoking-related disease LOS ANGELES (AP) — When it came to portraying the rugged western outdoorsman who helped transform a pack of filtered cigarettes into the world's most popular brand, Marlboro Man Eric Lawson was the real deal. Ruggedly handsome, the actor could ride a horse through the wide-open spaces of the Southwest, from Texas to Colorado to Arizona or wherever else the Phillip Morris tobacco company sent him to light up while representing a true American icon, the cowboy. And he really did smoke Marlboro cigarettes, as many as three packs a day. Lawson was still smoking in 2006 when he was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He died of the disease at his home in San Luis Obispo on Jan. 10. He was 72. For three years in the late 1970s and early '80s, Lawson portrayed one of the most iconic figures in both advertising and popular culture. And for the past several years, Lawson had spoken out fiercely about the hazards of smoking, doing a public service announcement for the American Cancer Society in the 1990s, years before he was able to bring himself to quit. "He tried to speak to the kids, telling them don't start smoking," his wife, Susan Lawson, told The Associated Press. "He already knew cigarettes had a hold on him." more on his news, link: http://sg.entertainment.yahoo.com/news/ex-marlboro-man-dies-smoking-related-disease-034350253.html ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky2007 Turbocharged January 28, 2014 Share January 28, 2014 Sibei hardcore.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toothiewabbit Supersonic January 28, 2014 Share January 28, 2014 Well, I am sure alot of non-smokers did not and will not make it to 72. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxus-MIFA9 Supersonic January 28, 2014 Author Share January 28, 2014 Man Always Remember Lady Because Of Romance Only 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evillusion Supersonic January 28, 2014 Share January 28, 2014 My hero!!! The way he lights up...the way he dressed up.....how i wished i din start smoking! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baal Supersonic January 28, 2014 Share January 28, 2014 I was influenced by Marlboro world of sports during 80s & Heavy Metal of the 90s. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman888 Moderator January 28, 2014 Share January 28, 2014 I met a cigarette 'tester' from Indonesia, he is now 70+ and still working! He used to hold 6-8 cig (both hand) at one go. . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ender Hypersonic January 28, 2014 Share January 28, 2014 Although manly, this picture of him has some brokeback feel to it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celicar Turbocharged January 28, 2014 Share January 28, 2014 Yes, but each person owe it to him/herself to give him/herself the best possible chance to live healthily. On 1/28/2014 at 12:19 AM, Toothiewabbit said: Well, I am sure alot of non-smokers did not and will not make it to 72. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myxilplix Turbocharged January 28, 2014 Share January 28, 2014 Smoked up to 3 packs a day, only diagnosed at 72 years old. Power. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celicar Turbocharged January 28, 2014 Share January 28, 2014 72 yo in 2014. Diagnosed in 2006, so he was 64 or so back then. On 1/28/2014 at 12:59 AM, Myxilplix said: Smoked up to 3 packs a day, only diagnosed at 72 years old. Power. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myxilplix Turbocharged January 28, 2014 Share January 28, 2014 On 1/28/2014 at 3:39 AM, Celicar said: 72 yo in 2014. Diagnosed in 2006, so he was 64 or so back then. Oh my bad, was only half away when I read the article and posted. Still not bad ah. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxus-MIFA9 Supersonic January 28, 2014 Author Share January 28, 2014 Actually some smokers live longer than non-smokers ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackyv Turbocharged January 28, 2014 Share January 28, 2014 On 1/28/2014 at 12:19 AM, Toothiewabbit said: Well, I am sure alot of non-smokers did not and will not make it to 72. are you questioning their stats of sg people living longer to justify in raising the retirement age and cpf withdrawal age?.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman888 Moderator January 28, 2014 Share January 28, 2014 On 1/28/2014 at 3:49 AM, Picnic06 said: Actually some smokers live longer than non-smokers ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamburger Hypersonic January 28, 2014 Share January 28, 2014 On 1/28/2014 at 3:59 AM, Jman888 said: he could have live past 120, well.......who knows Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toothiewabbit Supersonic January 28, 2014 Share January 28, 2014 On 1/28/2014 at 12:40 AM, Ender said: Although manly, this picture of him has some brokeback feel to it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toothiewabbit Supersonic January 28, 2014 Share January 28, 2014 (edited) On 1/28/2014 at 3:53 AM, Blackyv said: are you questioning their stats of sg people living longer to justify in raising the retirement age and cpf withdrawal age?.... Noooo...I don't question "them". Just the stats Edited January 28, 2014 by Toothiewabbit ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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