Tarzan’s Cheeta Turns 75
 |
James Joyner @ Gone Hollywood | Wednesday, April 11, 2007 |
Tarzan’s Cheeta turned 75 years old earlier this week, making him the world’s oldest known chimp in addition to the most famous.
TARZAN chimp Cheeta celebrated his 75th birthday yesterday — and had the day named after him.
The famous animal star, who appeared in the 30s and 40s jungle blockbusters, is the world’s oldest chimpanzee. The usual lifespan is about 50.
Cheeta outlived both his human co-stars. Johnny Weismuller, who played Tarzan, died in 1984, aged 79, while Maureen O’Sullivan, who was Jane, died in 1998, at 87.
Cheeta celebrated his three-quarters of a century at his sanctuary in Palm Springs, California, where he has lived for 16 years after retiring from the movie business.
Palm Springs Mayor Ron Oden later named April 9 Cheeta Day.
Here are pictures of Cheeta then and now:
via Newshog
- Gary Dourdan of CSI Arrested
- Based on These Pictures - Brad Could Use a Little Botox, No?
- George Carlin Dies, Age 71
- Jane Pratt Claims Drew Barrymore Lesbian Sex Romp
- Carmen Electra’s Lesbian Relationship with Joan Jett
- Osmonds 50 Year Reunion
- Paris Hilton and Her Love for Marijuana
- James Woods Almost Had Threesome With O.J. Simpson and Nicole Brown
- Britney Spears, How She’ll Look at 50
- Gerald Ford, the 38th President, Dies at 93
- Links To Hollywood - #282
- Michael Bay: Megan Fox Has A Lot Of Growing Up To Do
- Bar Refaeli’s Hot Nude Video
- Lady Gaga Poses Nude For V Magazine - Photos & Video
- Megan Fox Is Not Lara Croft But Summer Glau & Kristin Kreuk Might
- Links To Hollywood - #281
- Michael Jackson’s Wife Comes Forward, Demands Money
- Asia Nitollano Dumps Pussycat Doll’s To Become Knicks City Dancer
- Angelina Jolie & Jennifer Aniston - Top Earning Actresses
- Cheryl Cole Wears Hot See Through Dress
Comments are Closed
