How did Boyd Coddington die? - The DIS Discussion Forums

Snoopymom · 02-28-2008, 01:06 PM

Anyone know?

lovetomow · 02-28-2008, 01:16 PM

Cause of death hasn't been released yet. I saw one report saying he had been hospitalized twice in the last few months for an *****closed illness.

mickeyboat · 02-28-2008, 01:18 PM

I did not know that.

Copied and pasted from wikipedia:

He died on February 27, 2008. The cause of death was not released at the time of the announcement. Coddington had been hospitalized shortly after the 2007/2008 holiday season, after a fall at his home. He was discharged but complained of continuing complications and was readmitted to Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital in suburban Whittier. There doctors made a diagnosis and he was rushed to surgery. There are numerous theories about the cause of his death, the continuing symptoms and the surgery, but no hard facts have come to light as of February 27, 2008, 8 pm Mountain DST.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boyd_Coddington

charlie,nj · 02-28-2008, 01:27 PM

here's the www.cnn.com piece..

'American Hot Rod' star dead

Story Highlights

Boyd Coddington's creations the subject of "American Hot Rod" on Discovery
Coddington designed "Cadzilla," built for ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons
Coddington's shop was home to Jesse James and Chip Foose

LOS ANGELES, California (AP) -- Car-building legend Boyd Coddington, whose testosterone-injected cable TV reality show "American Hot Rod" introduced the nation to the West Coast hot rod guru, has died. He was 63.

Coddington died Wednesday at Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital in suburban Whittier. His La Habra office spokeswoman Amanda Curry wouldn't disclose the cause of death.

Coddington, who started building cars when he was 13 and once operated a gas station in Utah, set a standard for his workmanship and creativity, with his popular "Cadzilla" creation considered a design masterpiece. The customized car based on a 1950s Cadillac was built for rocker Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top.

"That was a groundbreaking car. Very cool," said Dick Messer, executive director of the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles. "He did things to hot rods and customs that weren't being done by anyone else. But the main thing is he designed cars that were drivable."

Coddington was a machinist by trade, working at Disneyland during the day and tinkering with cars in his home garage at night and on weekends. His rolling creations captured the imagination of car-crazy Southern Californians and soon he was building custom cars and making money.

He also customized 1932 Fords and car wheels. In fact, Wheels by Boyd sometimes fetched $2,000 apiece, which was unheard of two decades ago.

Coddington also surrounded himself with talent. Alumni from his shop include Jesse James and Chip Foose, who went on to open their own shops and star in reality TV shows.

Coddington twice won the DaimlerChrysler Design Excellence Award and he was inducted into the Grand National Roadster Show Hall of Fame, the National Rod & Custom Museum Hall of Fame and the Route 66 Wall of Fame.

Always dressed in a Hawaiian shirt, Coddington said he loved his "American Hot Rod" Discovery Channel show, which featured ground-up construction of $500,000 hot rods.

"The viewers are ... people who lived in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s and loved these cars. Now, they have money," Coddington told The Associated Press in a 2004 interview.

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Snoopymom · 02-28-2008, 01:46 PM

I didn't know he had worked at Disneyland! Thanks for the info.

We tried to win the Pink Caddy...got addicted to those banana Reese's.

He seemed like a good guy. I feel so sorry for his family, sounds unexpected.

DrCavin · 02-28-2008, 01:48 PM

OH WOW - Hopefully this DOESNT mean Duane will be taking over the shop!!!

sorcerormickey · 02-28-2008, 02:52 PM

Oh my goodness - how sad!!!

LisaNJ25 · 02-28-2008, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrCavin

OH WOW - Hopefully this DOESNT mean Duane will be taking over the shop!!!

My husband just said the same thing

02-28-2008, 01:06 PM	#1
Snoopymom DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,764	How did Boyd Coddington die? Anyone know?

02-28-2008, 01:18 PM	#3
mickeyboat Nothing like the cream and chocolate combination Thank you for omitting the footwear today Moons are a sign of intelligence and beauty Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Here! Posts: 18,117	I did not know that. Copied and pasted from wikipedia: He died on February 27, 2008. The cause of death was not released at the time of the announcement. Coddington had been hospitalized shortly after the 2007/2008 holiday season, after a fall at his home. He was discharged but complained of continuing complications and was readmitted to Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital in suburban Whittier. There doctors made a diagnosis and he was rushed to surgery. There are numerous theories about the cause of his death, the continuing symptoms and the surgery, but no hard facts have come to light as of February 27, 2008, 8 pm Mountain DST. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boyd_Coddington __________________ Enjoy yourself. These are the "good old days" you're going to miss in the years ahead. - Author Unknown So couldn’t we all come to the conclusion that it’s not the PLACE that counts, it’s the people who contribute to it? - Delswife

02-28-2008, 01:27 PM	#4
charlie,nj Click HERE for a prize! Wait, Click HERE for a prize!TOOT! Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Jersey City,NJ Posts: 3,230	here's the www.cnn.com piece.. 'American Hot Rod' star dead Story Highlights Boyd Coddington's creations the subject of "American Hot Rod" on Discovery Coddington designed "Cadzilla," built for ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons Coddington's shop was home to Jesse James and Chip Foose LOS ANGELES, California (AP) -- Car-building legend Boyd Coddington, whose testosterone-injected cable TV reality show "American Hot Rod" introduced the nation to the West Coast hot rod guru, has died. He was 63. Coddington died Wednesday at Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital in suburban Whittier. His La Habra office spokeswoman Amanda Curry wouldn't disclose the cause of death. Coddington, who started building cars when he was 13 and once operated a gas station in Utah, set a standard for his workmanship and creativity, with his popular "Cadzilla" creation considered a design masterpiece. The customized car based on a 1950s Cadillac was built for rocker Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top. "That was a groundbreaking car. Very cool," said Dick Messer, executive director of the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles. "He did things to hot rods and customs that weren't being done by anyone else. But the main thing is he designed cars that were drivable." Coddington was a machinist by trade, working at Disneyland during the day and tinkering with cars in his home garage at night and on weekends. His rolling creations captured the imagination of car-crazy Southern Californians and soon he was building custom cars and making money. He also customized 1932 Fords and car wheels. In fact, Wheels by Boyd sometimes fetched $2,000 apiece, which was unheard of two decades ago. Coddington also surrounded himself with talent. Alumni from his shop include Jesse James and Chip Foose, who went on to open their own shops and star in reality TV shows. Coddington twice won the DaimlerChrysler Design Excellence Award and he was inducted into the Grand National Roadster Show Hall of Fame, the National Rod & Custom Museum Hall of Fame and the Route 66 Wall of Fame. Always dressed in a Hawaiian shirt, Coddington said he loved his "American Hot Rod" Discovery Channel show, which featured ground-up construction of $500,000 hot rods. "The viewers are ... people who lived in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s and loved these cars. Now, they have money," Coddington told The Associated Press in a 2004 interview. . __________________ To our heroes…We salute you. To those we have lost…We will never forget you. UNITED WE STAND!

02-28-2008, 01:48 PM	#6
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02-28-2008, 01:16 PM	#2
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02-28-2008, 01:46 PM	#5
Snoopymom DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,764	I didn't know he had worked at Disneyland! Thanks for the info. We tried to win the Pink Caddy...got addicted to those banana Reese's. He seemed like a good guy. I feel so sorry for his family, sounds unexpected.

02-28-2008, 02:52 PM	#7
sorcerormickey This username used by two people, so I may argue with myself! Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: 20 minutes from WDW! Posts: 3,081	Oh my goodness - how sad!!!