June 6, 2012: Noel Neill Comes Home to Metropolis, IL
by Neil Cole
Noel Neill's biographer and good friend Larry Ward reports that "The First Lady of Metropolis" has returned to the Metropolis, IL area permanently, having recently relocated from her home in Tucson, Arizona.
In his 2003 biography on the "Adventures of Superman" actress, Ward wrote that while Noel had lived in California most of her adulthood, Metropolis, IL was her true second home.
However, due to health reasons including a devestating fall at her home which resulted in a fractured hip, Noel's last public appearance in Metropolis was at the 2010 dedication of the Noel Neill/Lois Lane statue at the corner of Eighth and Market Streets.
Noel's days of touring for weeks on end are essentially over, as such activity is now impossible.
Noel's last public appearance was at a comic book show in Tucson in May, 2011 and her last outing was at a gathering at a private function held in her honor with friends on June 30th of last year, also in Tucson.
At this time, Noel's life is one of comfort and leisure. She continues to enjoy watching television - including old episodes of "The Adventures of Superman" - reading fan mail and offering witty conversation with her new neighbors.
At the age of 91, Noel is finally retired with no plans to make any future public appearances.
Fans wishing to write Noel can do so at the following address:
Noel Neill
PO Box 181
Metropolis, IL 62960
Favorite Film/TV Autographs: Robin Williams (Not Secretarial), every James Bond 007 actor from film and TV, every actor/stuntman (and actress) to ever play Jason in Friday the 13th film series, and every man to ever portray Superman on the TV, film, radio, stage, video games and in animation.
Favorite Rock/Metal autographs: Van Halen (Dave/Eddie/Alex/Mike), Van Hagar (Sammy/Eddie/Alex/Mike), Helloween, Savatage (all members including Criss), Overkill, Stratovarius, Manowar, Arch Enemy, Steve Perry, Journey with Arnel Pineda, Chicago (minus Robert Lamm), Peter Cetera, the Beach Boys (50th anniversary reunion lineup), Beach Boys current lineup, and Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones.
Favorite comic book sketches/signatures: Wayne Boring, Joe Shuster, Curt Swan, Jim Lee, Jon Bogdanove, Brett Breeding, Ron Frenz, Ivan Reis, Mart Nodell, Bob Kane, Carmine Infantino, Dan Jurgens, Howard Bender.
For those curious - Noel does sign through the PO box. She signed for me about 2 months ago. A real sweetheart to her fans as always.
Favorite Film/TV Autographs: Robin Williams (Not Secretarial), every James Bond 007 actor from film and TV, every actor/stuntman (and actress) to ever play Jason in Friday the 13th film series, and every man to ever portray Superman on the TV, film, radio, stage, video games and in animation.
Favorite Rock/Metal autographs: Van Halen (Dave/Eddie/Alex/Mike), Van Hagar (Sammy/Eddie/Alex/Mike), Helloween, Savatage (all members including Criss), Overkill, Stratovarius, Manowar, Arch Enemy, Steve Perry, Journey with Arnel Pineda, Chicago (minus Robert Lamm), Peter Cetera, the Beach Boys (50th anniversary reunion lineup), Beach Boys current lineup, and Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones.
Favorite comic book sketches/signatures: Wayne Boring, Joe Shuster, Curt Swan, Jim Lee, Jon Bogdanove, Brett Breeding, Ron Frenz, Ivan Reis, Mart Nodell, Bob Kane, Carmine Infantino, Dan Jurgens, Howard Bender.
You are right - I specifically read that article before mailing but I also read wikipedia and something else and probably mixed up my notes. Thanks for the reply.
BTW - A Superman painting I made inspired by Alex Ross.
No worries. The important thing is you received the autograph of a screen legend, and one of the nicest ladies I've ever had the pleasure of meeting in person. She is an absolute dear, and still has the spunk and energy that made her Lois in the first place. She continues to sign for fans even in her golden years - a truly classy woman and still my favorite Lois Lane.
Favorite Film/TV Autographs: Robin Williams (Not Secretarial), every James Bond 007 actor from film and TV, every actor/stuntman (and actress) to ever play Jason in Friday the 13th film series, and every man to ever portray Superman on the TV, film, radio, stage, video games and in animation.
Favorite Rock/Metal autographs: Van Halen (Dave/Eddie/Alex/Mike), Van Hagar (Sammy/Eddie/Alex/Mike), Helloween, Savatage (all members including Criss), Overkill, Stratovarius, Manowar, Arch Enemy, Steve Perry, Journey with Arnel Pineda, Chicago (minus Robert Lamm), Peter Cetera, the Beach Boys (50th anniversary reunion lineup), Beach Boys current lineup, and Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones.
Favorite comic book sketches/signatures: Wayne Boring, Joe Shuster, Curt Swan, Jim Lee, Jon Bogdanove, Brett Breeding, Ron Frenz, Ivan Reis, Mart Nodell, Bob Kane, Carmine Infantino, Dan Jurgens, Howard Bender.