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  The Dominique Dunne Site - Intro
For Dominique Dunne, who played Dana, the eldest daughter of the haunted Freeling family, it was her debut role in a movie.
Weeks before, she just had finished the relationship with her abusive boyfriend, when he suddenly appeared at her own home and strangled her into a coma from which she never awoke again.
Dominique died five days later, on November 4, 1982, only a few weeks before her 23rd birthday.
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  Tonys Chamber - Ode to Dominique Dunne
Dominique Dunne was the youngest child of former TV and film producer, and more recently novelist, Dominick Dunne and the sister of actor/producer Griffin Dunne.
Dominique Dunne was born on November 23, 1959, in Santa Monica, California, and after her parents' divorce she moved to New York and then moved again to Beverly Hills.
Dominique Dunne was well known in Hollywood's social scene and all those that knew her thought highly of her.
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 Morbidly Hollywood - The Death of Dominique Dunne
Dominique Dunne was a beautiful and promising young actress most known for her performance as the older sister on the hit movie Poltergeist (1982).
Dominique's body was buried at Westwood Memorial Park with a grave marker that read "DOMINIQUE DUNNE, Beloved daughter and sister, 1959-1982, Loved by All." Ironically, she was killed by a man who professed to still love her.
Dominique Dunne was killed at the hands of her estranged lover.
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 Dominique Dunne - Definition, explanation
Dunne had parts in several made for television movies, television series and minor movies, but is probably best known for her role as the oldest daughter, "Dana," in 1982's Poltergeist.
Dunne grew up in a wealthy family (she was the daughter of Ellen Griffin, a ranching heiress and the celebrated journalist Dominick Dunne; she was the sister of actor and director Griffin Dunne) and attended schools in L.A as well as Fountain Valley School and the University of Colorado.
Dunne was about to play Robin Maxwell in the 1983 mini series V when she died.
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 Blockbuster Online - Person Detail Information Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
American actress Dominique Dunne was a celebrity to the Manner Born.
She was the daughter of authors Dominick Dunne and Ellen Griffin Dunne, the sister of actor Griffin Dunne (star of the quirky After Hours [1985]), and the niece of writers John Gregory Dunne and Joan Didion.
Starring in the 1982 shocker Poltergeist as the oldest daughter of Craig T. Nelson and JoBeth Williams, Dunne proved she was an accomplished actress and not a mere "presence." Dunn was preparing to star in the science fiction TV miniseries V, when her career and her life came to an abrupt, violent end.
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 Wikipedia: Dominique Dunne - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dunne had parts in several made for television movies, television series, and movies, but is probably best known for her role as the oldest daughter, "Dana," in 1982's Poltergeist.
She was also the niece of novelists John Gregory Dunne and his wife, Joan Didion, and the sister of actor and director Griffin Dunne.
The only scene in which Dunne appears, according to the commentary, is the one in which the Maxwells and others watch the LA mothership glide in on the day the Visitors first arrive.
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 Dominique Dunne Information
Dunne had parts in several made for television movies, television series and minor movies, but is probably best known for her role as the oldest daughter, "Dana," in 1982's Poltergeist.
Dunne was cast to play Robin Maxwell in the 1983 mini series V, and had been filmed only briefly when she died.
The only scene used with Dunne, according to the commentary, is the one where the Maxwells and others watch the LA mothership glide in on the day the Visitors first arrived, and Dunne's back is all that is seen.
www.bookrags.com /wiki/Dominique_Dunne   (378 words)

  
 Dominique Dunne Biography - Associated Content
Dominique Ellen Dunne was born on November 23, 1959 in Santa Monica, California to Dominick and Ellen Dunne.
Dunne's family was very prominent in the area where her father was a film producer and in later years, he would become a journalist and author, while her mother a ranching heiress, was an actress.
In August of 1982, Dunne had fled to her mother's house in fear after Sweeney had grabbed chunks of her hair and knocked her head to the ground.
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 Dominique Dunne
Actress Dominique Dunne, best known for her role in "Poltergeist" (1982), was one of two young stars of the film to die at an early age.
Dunne's life and death were the subject of a documentary, "Dominique Dunne: An American Tragedy" (1998).
Dunne was the daughter of novelist Dominick Dunne, and the sister of actor Griffin Dunne.
www.cemeteryguide.com /dunne.html   (339 words)

  
 Dominique Dunne   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
Dominique Dunne was born to a life of privilege in Santa Monica.
Discuss this name with other users on IMDb message board for Dominique Dunne
Find where Dominique Dunne is credited alongside another name
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 THE TRAGIC LINK: DOMINIQUE DUNNE, DAUGHTER OF DOMINICK
Her part seems to be something of an aside in that movie, now, although in poltergeist lore and studies, a young woman is often associated with the phenomena as a trigger agent or catalyst.
Dunne was slated to appear as Robin Maxwell in the highly successful science-fiction series, "V", about an alien invasion of Earth by reptilian humanoids who could wear elaborate disguises and appear human.
Dunne's daughter was almost 23 when she was murdered, and like Chandra Levy (then 24), was raven-haired and extremely magnetic and well-liked by those who knew her well.
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 Dominique Dunne - Biography - Moviefone
American actress Dominique Dunne was a celebrity to the Manner Born.
She was the daughter of authors Dominick Dunne and Ellen Griffin Dunne, the sister of actor Griffin Dunne (star of the quirky After Hours [1985]), and the niece of writers John Gregory Dunne and Joan Didion.
Starring in the 1982 shocker Poltergeist as the oldest daughter of Craig T. Nelson and JoBeth Williams, Dunne proved she was an accomplished actress and not a mere "presence." Dunn was preparing to star in the science fiction TV miniseries V, when her career and her life came to an abrupt, violent end.
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 Dominique Dunne Photos - Dominique Dunne News - Dominique Dunne Information
Born on November 23, 1959 in Santa Monica (California), Dominique Dunne was the daughter of writer and former film producer Dominick Dunne and the sister of actor/ director/ producer Griffin Dunne.
From the first moment America saw her awaken slowly and irritated by a younger sister, whom was speaking to ghosts, Americans never forgot this truely awsome, and extremely talented woman.
Dominique Dunne is one of the greatest late stars of all time.
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 Famous People: Dominique Dunne.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
Upon graduation from high school, Dominique went to the University of Colorado to study acting, leaving after one year to pursue her career.
Others soon followed, notably her role as Dana Freeling, the eldest daughter in Poltergeist, and Dominique was soon well known in the Hollywood social scene.
Well liked by all that knew her, Dominique seemed to be at the top of the world.
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 Grave Hunter finds Dominique Dunne burial place   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
Upon graduation from high school, Dominique went to the University of Colorado to study acting, leaving after one year to pursue her career.
Dominique ended the relationship on October 30, 1982.
That same night, a distraught Sweeney raced to her house, where she and actor David Packer were rehearsing a scene from V, dragged her outside, and strangled her, leaving her brain dead.
www.gravehunter.net /dominique_dunne.htm   (149 words)

  
 Urban Legends Reference Pages: Movies (Poltergeist Deaths)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
In a popular form of the rumor, one of the child actors is said to have come to an untimely end after the making of each film, one murdered, one in a car accident, and one of a mysterious disease.
Though it's true Dominique Dunne and Heather O'Rourke have since died, Oliver Robins (the lad who played the boy) appears to be still with us.
Each recounts an episode in the lives of the Freelings, a fictitious family who have the bad luck to take up residence in homes inhabited by spirits intent upon kidnapping their kids or to send their kids to live in such places.
www.snopes.com /movies/films/polter.htm   (965 words)

  
 Dominique Dunne, Actor @ The 80's Movies Rewind
Dominique Dunne appeared in the following 1 80's movies on the 80s Rewind.
Dominique Dunne, the actress who had played Carol Anne's older sister, died tragically, several months after the film was completed.
She was strangled into a coma by her abusive boyfriend and never woke up.
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 Celebrity Prep Schools
Dunne graduated in January 1944 and says he would sneak into the town to purchase the NY tabloids to read.
One account I have says that his father coached Bobby Kennedy in hockey at Milton Academy, Milton, MA (but Dunne writes in his autobiography that his father was a heart surgeon.) Teddy Kennedy also went to Milton, as did TS Eliot and James Taylor (see separate mentions).
Dunne's late daughter, Dominique, went to Westlake, mentioned here several times, and graduated from Fountain Valley School in Colorado Springs, CO. His children also attended Kent and Taft.
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 Dominique Dunne (1959 - 1982) - Find A Grave Memorial
Dominique Dunne (1959 - 1982) - Find A Grave Memorial
Born Dominique Ellen Dunne in Santa Monica, California, she was the youngest child and only daughter of Dominick Dunne, a film producer, and Ellen Dunne, an actress.
While growing up, film stars and movie producers were regular guests in her wealthy parents home.
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 Dunne, Dominique :: D : RSS Directory : Gourt   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
Dominique Dunne Filmography - From the Internet Movie Database.
Ode to Dominique Dunne - A tribute to, and brief biography of, Dominique Dunne.
The Dominique Dunne Site - Biography, filmography, and a picture gallery.
arts.gourt.com /Performing-Arts/Acting/Actors-and-Actresses/D/Dunne,-Dominique.html   (437 words)

  
 The Official Laura Branigan Discussion Forum - The Dominique Dunne Thread - @ www.aimoo.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
I don't know if anyone remembers or even knows about Dominique Dunne, but in the eighties, she had probably the fastest rising career anyone could possibly have.
She was the daughter of famed author Dominick Dunne and was a rising actress.
I was not very familiar with Dominique Dunne beyond her role in "Poltergeist".
www.aimoo.com /forum/postview.cfm?id=386834&CategoryID=85431&ThreadID=1869816   (2247 words)

  
 Dominique Dunne, Actress, Dies After Being Choked - New York Times
Dominique Dunne, a 22-year-old actress who made her movie debut in ''Poltergiest,'' died today without regaining consciousness after being choked by an assailant five days ago.
Miss Dunne had been on life-support systems at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center since she was found unconscious Saturday night in the driveway of her West Hollywood home.
Sweeney, a chef at the Ma Maison restaurant, and Miss Dunne had lived together, but separated recently.
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 Dominique Dunne's deutsch-italienische Site_sito web in lingua tedesca e italiana di Dominique Dunne
Dominique Dunne's deutsch-italienische Site_sito web in lingua tedesca e italiana di Dominique Dunne
Sito Web in Lingua Tedesca e Italiana di Dominique Dunne
Click here to enter The Dominique Dunne Site (English Version)
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 Dominique Dunne's grave   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
Located in the lawned center section opposite the chapel and rose garden.
Dunne was born in Santa Monica, California, and grew up in a wealthy family (she was the daughter of Ellen Griffin, a ranching heiress and journalist Dominick Dunne; she was the sister of actor and director Griffin Dunne) and attended schools in L.A. as well as Fountain Valley School and Colorado State University.
He served less than four years before being released.
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 Dominique Dunne   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
Dominique Dunne was born to a life of privilege in Santa Monica.
Discuss this name with other users on IMDb message board for Dominique Dunne
You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers.
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 Dominique Dunne - Photos, Bio and News for Dominique Dunne | TVGuide.com
Dominique Dunne - Photos, Bio and News for Dominique Dunne
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 Dominique Dunne movie mistakes, pictures, quotes, trailers and trivia
Dominique Dunne movie mistakes, pictures, quotes, trailers and trivia
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