Rocky Dennis -- The Boy Behind The Mask

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[linsioux]

“These things are good:
Ice cream and cake
A ride on a Harley
Seeing monkeys in the trees
The rain on my tongue
And the sun shining on my face

These things are a drag:
Dust in my hair
Holes in my shoes
No money in my pocket
And the sun shining on my face”

-Rocky Dennis

[YankeeGoon]

One of favorite movies EVER! Cher did an absolutely brilliant job in that movie!

[RoentX]

The fact he lived nearly 10 years after his life expectancy was pretty remarkable by itself. Goes to show the will power of people is stronger than physical strength. R.I.P Rocky and Rusty.

[vivienneclarke]

For a few years in the early 1980s Rusty was my aunt. I was married to Rockys cousin. She was a powerhouse of a woman~! Short but fierce, with firey red hair... Although I had divorced from her nephew by 1983, , around 1985 or 86 she came to San Diego to stay with me on her way to Mexico, seeking medical treatment for her other son which she could not get here. Sadly, he passed away too, one of the earlest victims of what we now know as AIDS. She lost both her boys, but stayed strong. I didn't know she had passed in 2006 til seeing this video, , and although it was a tragic accident I can't help but was not one to go peacefully in her sleep lol. She went out doing what she loved, riding bikes. RIP Aunt Rusty, be with your boys, you got them for eternity now~!!

[davonbooker]

I hate when people say "Don't worry about your problems cuz someone else is worse off" So thats supposed to make me feel better?!? Knowing someone else is WORSE OFF then me??

[terriehumphries]

I watched the movie when I was a kid not knowing I would one day have a child with craniofacial differences. This young man helped pave the way for the many surgeries my son had to correct his differences. ❤

[WilliamBennett-jdrd]

I cry every time I see the scene where his mom answers the phone and it’s the school asking why Rocky didn’t come to school and she turns around and looks at the bedroom.

[tonyzarate-bzfp]

I knew Rocky as a young boy, he would play at Gladstone Park in Azusa. Everyone loved Rocky always playing on the monkey bars and having fun .. RIP Rocky.. 👍👍👍

[WhistleRobinCottage]

I saw Rocky with his friends at the Pomona Fair in California. I was with my friend looking at the horses when they walked up. My friend said "Don't stare" to me. I shrugged and said "Everyone stares at me because I'm so tall." I was 6' foot tall with the platform shoes we all wore. He smiled at me and laughed, and I smiled back. I had cousins in Azusa, Glendora and Monrovia, so I was there some days. I wish I had known him better, but it would've been sad to lose a friend so young 💖 Thanks for the video.

[pannamal]

They named him right. Nothing could break his spirit. RIP

[cariiVee]

I have brain tumors that spread to my skull, which gives me painful headaches, deformed head, pressure, and even hearing issues. When I focus on my condition, Rocky has crossed my mind. He truly inspired me because despite everything he went through, he kept a positive attitude and lived life to the fullest. He definitely left behind a great legend.

[MBailey]

Born with a birth defect myself and thank God my parents raised me normal and be independent

[mariebelladonna]

Rusty lost both of her children. Her other son, John, died in 1987 at only 32, from complications of AIDS. I do wish Lamont had mentioned that, as part of Rusty's story. As a mother myself, I cannot imagine the pain this woman endured. I can only hope for half the strength she possessed. And I pray she is reunited with her babies, all of them happy and whole, for Eternity in Paradise.

[JemJam]

The scene in the movie where Rusty finds Rocky dead in bed always breaks me.

[Bear-nuxm]

People like Rocky are sent here to teach the rest of us I believe.

[BassGirlSusan]

When Rocky met Laura Dern as the blind girl, her parents reaction still sticks in my mind. Unforgettable film for a multitude of reasons. ♥

[Noodleandthepoodles]

You did great covering this. As a mother of a special needs kiddo it had me in tears. Rocky’s mom gave him a full life.

[yanceydavenport]

I had no idea he looked " normal " when he was young !! Wow!! .. always learn something on this channel !!

[Happy-uywc]

I met these people when I was young. 1971 I was a "Covina Park Hippie". I remember his mom had a convertible and sometimes they'd drive around downtown Covina by the park. One day a friend of mine (maybe Dean?) took me over to their house, we sat out back by the swimming pool at a umbrella table. She did a Tarot card reading for me, while he watch us through the sliding glass window. We were young happy hippies.

[laurencemccarty]

Thank you for that segment. Rocky Dennis was a remarkable person. And so was his Mother, Rusty.
This Courageous Lady knew very well, it takes Courage to live. And both of them had Courage.
God Bless and RIP Rocky and Rusty!