Rend Lake Visitor Center
On Friday, April 16, 2021, Felix Silla died. While Felix had several other roles in television, he is best know for playing Cousin Itt on the wacky show, “The Addams Family.”
Before Saturday, when I read the news, I can’t recall ever having heard the name, Felix Silla. However, I have many memories of Cousin Itt and of enjoying this crazy character while growing up. The picture above was taken at the Rend Lake Visitor Center when we camped there in late October 2019. Even though I was all grown up at that point, I happily said, “Hey Dan, look! It’s Cousin Itt!”
Thanks, Felix, for all laughs, and may you rest in peace.
Chambers on the Road 
I too loved cousin ITT, yet never knew the name of the person who played the part. Great photo!
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Cousin Itt was a great character. I think he will be remembered a long time.
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I saw this news yesterday too. Like you, I was a fan of the Addams Family. Also like you, I never knew the name Felix Silla. I guess I never gave much thought that there was a real person behind the costume. RIP Felix Silla and goodbye cousin Itt.
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I never thought about a real person being under there either. These days, I’m guessing there wouldn’t be.
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I have to think that all of those characters left definite impressions on us. I still think of Morticia clipping the rose heads off and arranging stems every time I see an arrangement of roses!
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Yes, and who didn’t love Lurch and Thing? Good times!!
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I too grew up loving cousin ITT. Just never knew who played the character. By the way does anyone remember who played R2-D2 on Star Wars? Yup there was a person inside. And how about C-3PO? Not a real robot but an actor inside as well. Have a great week.
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I don’t know. Hard to believe there were actors inside each! Maybe someone will answer in the comments. Anyone?
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Cousin Itt! I used to love how everyone in the family had no problems understanding him. He spoke with that high-pitched gibberish voice. lol. Great memories. – Marty
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Yes, so much fun!
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When we were little, my sister used to flip her hair over her face, wrap up in a blanket, and sit on the end of my bed pretending to be Cousin Itt. She would talk to me in gibberish and pretty soon we’d be falling off the bed laughing. RIP Felix!
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Lol. I bet a lot of kids did some kind of version like that – pretending to be Cousin Itt. Those were the days! Simpler times, I think, but so much fun!
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