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Getbig Main Boards => Gossip & Opinions => Topic started by: Obvious Gimmick on December 19, 2019, 08:50:58 AM
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Barring anything unforeseen in the next 10 days, I am the winner of the 2019 pool. As a Pro, I'm expecting my blue stars in the mail any day now. As part of my responsibilities, I have been placed in charge of the 2020 thread. Here are the rules:
You pick 5 celebs that you think will die in 2020.
Points are determined by age minus 100. Example, at 25 year old death gets you 75 points. Most points at the end of the year.
All entries must be in by 1/1/20
5 names morons! If you pick more than 5, you'll be placed in a bunny suit and turned over to Big Mike Cox.
Don't turn this thread into an 'in memory of.'
Good luck to all.
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Famous Dex
Tom Prince
Markus ruhl
Dave palumbo
Josh Gordon
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Big Lenny
Andrew Collura
Nick Walker
Roelly winklar
King Kamali
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Antoine Vaillant has got to be at the top of everybody's list. Just listen to the guy. I don't know if I give him four months.
Four more ---
Big Lemmy
Markus Ruhl
Val Kilmer
Josh Lenartowicz
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Similarly to Stephano, I too fear for Antoine's health, 330 lbs right now - he sounds like Nasser... ??? Roelly has also been a concern for a while now.
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Tom Prince
Holy shit, forgot about this guy and surprised to see he is still trodding along. Did he not have kidney failure?
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Similarly to Stephano, I too fear for Antoine's health, 330 lbs right now - he sounds like Nasser... ??? Roelly has also been a concern for a while now.
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Looks 5'2'...more like 230.
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Lantern Jaw of Peace ^^……….
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coleman
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Julian Assange.
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Judge Ginsberg
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Kirk Douglas
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Prince Andrew
Prince Phillip
Ron Coleman
Tekashi 6ix9ine
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Kirk Douglas
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Prince Andrew
Prince Phillip
Ron Coleman
Tekashi 6ix9ine
wont be missed by society one bit wanna be thug then again most gang members are punks when its one on one
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Harvey weinstein - I hate to be a morbid person but he looks terrible
part of it is an act in front of the court cameras (wheel chair etc etc)
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Looks 5'2'...more like 230.
Closer to 6'0 apparently, but he is absolutely 330 - has just started prep though
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Prince Andrew
Eddie Hall
Ronnie Coleman
Flex Wheeler
Julian Assange
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trump
Lindsey Graham
Mitch McConnell
Devin Nunes
Liar Norton
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My list:
Julian Assange
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Jimmy Carter
Kirk Douglas
Charlie Sheen
With Sheen, I don't see the HIV/AIDs taking him down. I just think that his heart is finally going to give out after all the decades of drug and alcohol abuse. He is my dark horse contender.
Also, I see a shocking surprise death. Something like a pretty famous young celebrity drowning, overdosing or maybe a plane crash.
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Kirk Douglas
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Prince Andrew
Prince Phillip
Ron Coleman
Tekashi 6ix9ine
I like this list.
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Similarly to Stephano, I too fear for Antoine's health, 330 lbs right now - he sounds like Nasser... ??? Roelly has also been a concern for a while now.
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he should have stayed at a physique level, like almost ten years ago :
with the right marketing he would be rich today and swimming in pussy...
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Closer to 6'0 apparently, but he is absolutely 330 - has just started prep though
Are his shoes a foot tall then? ;D
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Are his shoes a foot tall then? ;D
He's shorty , look the door hinges ;)
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Kirk Douglas
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Prince Andrew
Prince Phillip
Ron Coleman
Tekashi 6ix9ine
You fool! In the bunny suit with you!
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bunny list 2020
Plainjane
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I can sleep well tonight. I haven't seen my name on this deadpool list. Maybe next year.
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You fool! In the bunny suit with you!
5 celebrities
And Ronnie Coleman.
I didn’t break any rules, you dickfart
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he should have stayed at a physique level, like almost ten years ago :
with the right marketing he would be rich today and swimming in pussy...
Damn, that is prime Antoine IMO. Looked great.
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5 celebrities
And Ronnie Coleman.
I didn’t break any rules, you dickfart
Read the rules, wrong on both accounts. More than FIVE names and not including King Ronnie as a celebrity?! Fuck is your problem?
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Read the rules, wrong on both accounts. More than FIVE names and not including King Ronnie as a celebrity?! Fuck is your problem?
Well for one, whiny asshats who can’t count to five...
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Bam Margera
Josh Gordon
Bieber
Andy Ruiz
Kanye
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trump
Lindsey Graham
Mitch McConnell
Devin Nunes
Liar Norton
Looks like TDS will live on well past 2020.
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Bam Margera
Josh Gordon
Bieber
Andy Ruiz
Kanye
Solid list. Some big ticket items right there.
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My 5
Michael j fox
Alex trebek
Lenny dykstra
Chris Hanson (that predator guy)
Louie Anderson
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My 5
Michael j fox
Alex trebek
Lenny dykstra
Chris Hanson (that predator guy)
Louie Anderson
Great list! Not sure who Lenny Dykstra is, and I hope you're wrong about Michael J. Fox, but I can't rule that out. It must suck have Parkinson's Disease [in its earliest stages] since age 29.
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Great list! Not sure who Lenny Dykstra is, and I hope you're wrong about Michael J. Fox, but I can't rule that out. It must suck have Parkinson's Disease [in its earliest stages] since age 29.
Thanks Matt,
Dykstra was a baseball bad ass in the 80's. Then got all coked up, blew through like 50 million bucks, went to prison, now lives in a bottle of cheap vodka somewhere. Typical getbigger.
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Prince Andrew
Eddie Hall
Ronnie Coleman
Flex Wheeler
Julian Assange
Prince Andrew would be amazing! I can't see them bumping him off that would create too much controversy and scrutiny.
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Thanks Matt,
Dykstra was a baseball bad ass in the 80's. Then got all coked up, blew through like 50 million bucks, went to prison, now lives in a bottle of cheap vodka somewhere. Typical getbigger.
Wow...just reading about him now. He also had a divorce, which are almost always costly for men like him [depending on what wealth he had left in 2009]:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lenny_Dykstra#Family
I read your post, and some of his Wiki page, and immediately feared for his health!
Geez:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lenny_Dykstra#Business_affairs_and_bankruptcy
Definite Getbigger. What's his handle on here? I had stopped fearing for his health for a minute, then read the blurb above, and immediately started fearing for his health.
I wonder if he has a guaranteed $5,000/month MLB pension to keep him afloat or anything.
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Bam Margera
Josh Gordon
Bieber
Andy Ruiz
Kanye
Was about 3 seconds from putting bam margera but I read that jackass 4 is happening. I figure he'll keep it together for that payday. Bumped him for Lenny dykstra. Another winner
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Wow...just reading about him now. He also had a divorce, which are almost always costly for men like him [depending on what wealth he had left in 2009]:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lenny_Dykstra#Family
I read your post, and some of his Wiki page, and immediately feared for his health!
Geez:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lenny_Dykstra#Business_affairs_and_bankruptcy
Definite Getbigger. What's his handle on here? I had stopped fearing for his health for a minute, then read the blurb above, and immediately started fearing for his health.
I wonder if he has a guaranteed $5,000/month MLB pension to keep him afloat or anything.
He goes on the howard stern show ocassionally. Always sounds loaded, next to trebek, I think he's my best shot at points
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Rep John Lewis
alex trebek
shannon doherty
artie lange
Jack Osbourne
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big lenny
alex trebek
shannon doherty
artie lange
Jack Osbourne
Solid. Artie seems to be doing good. But one crazy night and he's gone. I think jack has another 5 - 10 years in him. Shannon Doherty still gives me a parsh
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$ 1 , that Prince Phillip will pops soon ;)
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$ 1 , that Prince Phillip will pops soon ;)
Yeah but he isn't worth any points. Jimmy carters about to cash in the chips too, but meh, I'll take the long shots
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Prince Philip of England
Mark Henry of WWE
Clint Eastwood (i guessed him for 2019 also)
Ex-President Jimmy Carter
Bob Barker
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Can't believe I forgot about Trebek. ???
Dumb. :-[
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Barring anything unforeseen in the next 10 days, I am the winner of the 2019 pool. As a Pro, I'm expecting my blue stars in the mail any day now. As part of my responsibilities, I have been placed in charge of the 2020 thread. Here are the rules:
You pick 5 celebs that you think will die in 2020.
Points are determined by age minus 100. Example, at 25 year old death gets you 75 points. Most points at the end of the year.
All entries must be in by 1/1/20
5 names morons! If you pick more than 5, you'll be placed in a bunny suit and turned over to Big Mike Cox.
Don't turn this thread into an 'in memory of.'
Good luck to all.
Hang on - I might need to revise my list, in order to score more points.
Review it?:
Kane Tanaka, age 116.
Lucile Randon, age 115.
Jeanne Bot, age 114
Shigeyo Nakachi, age 114
Geertje Kuijntjes, age 114
So this would score me -73 points?
??? :-\
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I would have picked the whistleblower.
Except the whistleblower never existed.
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Was about 3 seconds from putting bam margera but I read that jackass 4 is happening. I figure he'll keep it together for that payday. Bumped him for Lenny dykstra. Another winner
All that fresh money and partying will be the end of him. :D
The points system as noted by OP favor very young deaths. If it was just who is going to die it would be something like Jimmy Carter, Willie Nelson, Barbara Walters, Richard Simmons, Julian Assange.
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Can't believe I forgot about Trebek. ???
Dumb. :-[
He might not make it to 2020.
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Thanks Matt,
Dykstra was a baseball bad ass in the 80's. Then got all coked up, blew through like 50 million bucks, went to prison, now lives in a bottle of cheap vodka somewhere. Typical getbigger.
"I get more pussy than God" - Lenny Dyskstra
https://www.cameo.com/lennydykstra
;D
Definite Getbigger.
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$ 2.75 that Prime will pop in 3 days max, after Mr.Trump reelection in 2020 :)
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Any changes make them now boys.2 days and counting
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Well for one, whiny asshats who can’t count to five...
Is the emphasis on shats? Actually that was corny as fuck. I’ll stay logged into my Howard account next time I post something shitty like that.
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[1] Alex Trebek
[2] Chris Rea
[3] Harry Reid
[4] Ruth Ginsburg
[5] Ian McKellen
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Let the festivities begin!
Come on Dykstra!!!
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Let the festivities begin!
Come on Dykstra!!!
Shoot, I got my entry in at 11:58 THUNDER BAY CANADA TIME [EST].
LOL.
My bad.
Um.
Hopefully that's ok with you.
LOL @ Dykstra being on cameo.
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Shoot, I got my entry in at 11:58 THUNDER BAY CANADA TIME [EST].
LOL.
My bad.
Um.
Hopefully that's ok with you.
LOL @ Dykstra being on cameo.
You are in!
They won't let Ginsberg die while trump is president. They'll prop her up weekend at bernies style if they have to. Sadly Trebek is likely to go. Wonder who they'll pick to host jeopardy?
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You are in!
They won't let Ginsberg die while trump is president. They'll prop her up weekend at bernies style if they have to. Sadly Trebek is likely to go. Wonder who they'll pick to host jeopardy?
Good question about Jeopardy - I wish Merv Griffin was still alive to host it.
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Bobbi Kristina's BF Nick Gordon Dies From Suspected Drug Overdose
Nick Gordon -- the boyfriend of Bobbi Kristina Brown who was found legally responsible for her death -- has died in Florida ... TMZ has learned.
Nick's brother, Jack Walker Jr., shared the news Wednesday by writing, "GOD WHY I DID I HAVE TO LOSE MY BROTHER ON NEW YEARS," and adding ... "All I can do is cry." He later shared a tribute post with several photos of himself with Nick.
It appears Gordon was hospitalized for a short time before his death ... Walker says he was at his brother's bedside and spoke to him in his final moments. Reports say Gordon died of a suspected drug overdose.
As you'll recall ... Gordon and a friend found Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown's daughter face down in a bathtub on January 31, 2015, and she was placed in an induced coma. Brown suffered irreversible brain damage and remained unresponsive, and passed way in hospice care on July 26, 2015.
Bobbi Kristina's family sued Gordon for wrongful death, and he was found responsible for her death in September 2016 when he no-showed in court. He was ordered to pay her estate $36 million.
Of course, he was also under criminal investigation for her death when he was accused of domestic violence with his new girlfriend ... but the case was later dropped.
We're told Gordon had moved to Orlando a few months ago.
He was 30.
https://www.tmz.com/2020/01/01/bobbi-kristina-brown-boyfriend-nick-gordon-dead-dies/?fbclid=IwAR2_5-VM5Pr8zgAgKCHz82ROI72soPbquLEa4hI6wQFhfLkyPZcr_vl0JAg&fbclid=IwAR276dMKDrFBhRjKL6J_jNxTmZYYQT-OHK4qgCB551jSSA1HWNEaeUwU46Q
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That "face"!
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Nick Gordon dead. First D lister of the year. Don't think. Don't think anyone had him. But the ball is rolling.
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David Stern former NBA commissioner dead from a brain hemmorage. Worth 23 points
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'Bride and Prejudice' star Micah Downey Dead at 26
The American star of the Australian reality show, "Bride and Prejudice," is dead.
26-year-old Micah Downey died suddenly Saturday -- it appears he died in the U.S. The cause of death has not been revealed.
Micah was engaged to Milly Johnson. The premise of the show is following couples planning on tying the knot when their families disapprove.
As for Micah and Milly, she's pregnant with their second child but said back in November they had broken up. There were reports -- unconfirmed -- that the relationship fell apart because of his alleged drug addiction.
Milly posted, "It is so sad & unbelievably surreal that i am making this post ... I am struggling to put into words how sad & heartbreaking this is. I just hope he is at peace wherever he is & that he will always be watching over his babies."
She ended by writing, "A bad, bad dream ... I can't believe you're not here. Rest in Peace, Micah."
RIP
https://www.tmz.com/2020/01/01/micah-downey-bride-and-prejudice-australia-dead-dies-26/?fbclid=IwAR2Vg06z2XWfeVeHop8xYzEp1OgQvE9710yGQXKT0QeUgG8w1nMMU7gNe8g
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Kaz
Odd Haugen
Larry Pacifico
Arnold
Glenn "Big Daddy" Ross
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Ghey Barry
Kilary
Bernie
Nancy
Towel Head Chick
AOC
Peter Buttplug
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Iranian Gen. Casey Casum Sulimani dead at 62. Blown up by a hillbilly in Missouri flying a drone. No loss. The only real tragedy is nobody collected those 38 points.
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Natalie Trundy, Actress in Four 'Planet of the Apes' Movies,' Dies at 79
While still in her teens, she starred twice on Broadway and in films with Dean Stockwell and Marlene Dietrich.
Natalie Trundy, who starred with Dean Stockwell in The Careless Years and appeared in four of the five original Planet of the Apes movies, has died. She was 79.
Trundy died Dec. 15 in Los Angeles of natural causes, her daughter, Alessandra Sabato, told The Hollywood Reporter.
Then newly married to Planet of the Apes producer Arthur P. Jacobs, Trundy was cast as the radiation-scarred mutant Albina opposite astronaut James Franciscus in the franchise's first sequel, Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970).
The actress then portrayed Dr. Stephanie "Stevie" Branton in Escape From Planet of the Apes (1971) and the chimpanzee Lisa, who winds up marrying Roddy McDowall's Cornelius, in Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972) and Battle for the Planet of the Apes (1973).
In June 1973, Jacobs died of a heart attack at age 51 in their Beverly Hills home while Trundy was in Mississippi filming a musical adaptation of Huckleberry Finn (1974), also produced by her husband. She made just one more onscreen appearance, on a 1978 episode of Quincy, M.E.
Born on Aug. 5, 1940, in Boston, Trundy appeared several times on live television before making her Broadway debut in 1953's A Girl Can Tell. The strawberry blonde then appeared in 1956 with Marlene Dietrich and Vittorio De Sica in The Montecarlo Story and with Shelley Winters on Broadway in Girls of Summer.
Trundy and Dean Stockwell play headstrong high school teenagers who go to Mexico to elope in The Careless Years (1957), the first feature directed by Arthur Hiller.
After appearing in the Jimmy Stewart film Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation (1962) and on such TV shows as Climax!, Thriller, Bonanza and The Twilight Zone (in the 1963 episode "Valley of the Shadow"), Trundy was struck by a car and spent a year in a back brace.
The actress had met Jacobs, who was Dietrich's agent, during filming of The Montecarlo Story, and they bumped into each other in London while he was producing Doctor Dolittle (1967). (He would earn a best picture Oscar nomination for his work.) He became her second husband when they wed in London in June 1968.
Five years earlier, Jacobs, who also had repped Marilyn Monroe, Grace Kelly, Gregory Peck, Richard Burton and others, purchased the rights to Pierre Boulle's novel Monkey Planet, and the first entry in the Planet of the Apes series at 20th Century Fox reached theaters in April 1968.
Trundy chalked up her roles in the Apes moves to nepotism. She told Jacobs, "I wanna be in [the first sequel], and I was. All of them, from then on!" she said in Tom Weaver's 2003 book, Eye on Science Fiction. "I really did them for fun, if you want to know the truth."
Trundy later was married to Gucci executive Carmine Roberto Foggia — she had her daughter and son Francesco with him — and volunteered for years at Mother Theresa's hospice in Kolkata, India.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/natalie-trundy-dead-actress-four-planet-apes-movies-was-79-1266487
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Neal Peart. RUSH drummer. Dead at 67. I'm surprised he was that old. 33 points go unclaimed.
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Esmail Ghaani
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Esmail Ghaani
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Can't believe I didn't put Eddie Van Halen in my picks. I don't think he's going to make it much longer
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Can't believe I didn't put Eddie Van Halen in my picks. I don't think he's going to make it much longer
Rumor has it EVH isn't doing too well...
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Portuguese Paulo Gonçalves dies in Dakar rally. 40yo.
https://edition.cnn.com/2020/01/12/world/motorbike-death-saudi-arabia-trnd/index.html
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When EVH goes it will be a very bad day.
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‘Highlander’ Actor Stan Kirsch Dies at 51
Actor and acting coach Stan Kirsch, best known for his role in the TV series “Highlander,” was found dead Saturday at his home in Los Angeles. He was 51.
Kirsch who played Richie Ryan for six seasons for the popular 90’s show, died of an apparent suicide, according to TMZ.
His wife, Kristyn Green, who also co-founded the Los Angeles based Stan Kirsch Studios with her husband, addressed the news on Facebook, writing, “I want to thank everyone for the outpouring of love and support. I haven’t been able to respond to all the texts, calls, emails — but have read or listened to every single one of them. I feel surrounded by love and am forever grateful to each and every one of you.”
A post on the official “Highlander” TV series Facebook page also paid tribute to the former actor.
“It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Stan Kirsch,” the post read. “He brought a sense of humor, kindness and youthful enthusiasm to the character of Richie Ryan for six seasons.”
Kirsch’s other known work included guest starring in “General Hospital” and most memorably guest starring as Ethan, the younger boyfriend of Monica in a Season 1 episode of “Friends.”
Kirsch was recently working as an acting coach in Los Angeles and running an acting studio in Hollywood with his wife.
https://variety.com/2020/tv/obituaries-people-news/stan-kirsch-dies-dead-highlander-1203467044/
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Someone should add Meghan Markle to their list...
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Someone should add Meghan Markle to their list...
I've added her to my mulatto fuck list.
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former WWF wrestler Rocky Johnson was body slammed into the afterlife at age 75. Suprisingly he was Canadian. Not suprisingly nobody had him on their list. Better luck next time sports fans
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former WWF wrestler Rocky Johnson was body slammed into the afterlife at age 75. Suprisingly he was Canadian. Not suprisingly nobody had him on their list. Better luck next time sports fans
https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/celebrity/rocky-johnson-wwe-hall-of-famer-and-father-of-dwayne-johnson-dies-at-75/ar-BBYZOPd?ocid=spartandhp&pfr=1
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I've added her to my mulatto fuck list.
Dream on ::) :D
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Neal Peart. RUSH drummer. Dead at 67. I'm surprised he was that old. 33 points go unclaimed.
Depressing. :(
Best drummer ever.
Brain cancer.
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Terry Jones from Monty Python:
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/terry-jones-dead-monty-python-founder-british-comedy-icon-was-77-963478
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Ex-Mississippi St. Star De'Runnya Wilson Dead At 25, Murder Probe Underway
Ex-Mississippi St. star WR De'Runnya Wilson -- Dak Prescott's top target with the Bulldogs -- was found dead Tuesday ... and cops believe he might have been murdered.
Birmingham Police say 25-year-old Wilson was discovered unresponsive by a relative inside an Alabama home this week ... and once cops arrived, they say they discovered signs of foul play.
"Currently we are in the homicide investigation mode," a Birmingham PD spokesperson said. "And, there are limited details on this investigation."
A cause of death for Wilson has not yet been revealed.
Wilson was a stud at Mississippi State from 2013 to 2015 -- the same years Prescott earned Heisman Trophy candidate recognition -- scoring 22 TDs and piling up 1,936 receiving yards on 132 catches.
He left the Bulldogs early to enter the 2016 NFL Draft ... and after he wasn't picked, he later caught on with the Arena Football League.
Mississippi State said in a statement Tuesday, "Tonight, we mourn the loss of former Bulldog De’Runnya Wilson."
"Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family. Thanks for the many memories you gave us, “Bear.” #BearForceOne"
https://www.tmz.com/2020/01/22/derunnya-wilson-mississippi-state-homicide-murder-25-years-old-nfl/?fbclid=IwAR0xlyu2WbCOPF7ZbvdFKcmApc9FCO2x52PWkfOapVTaUst8NwK9PWWlIj0
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Good question about Jeopardy - I wish Merv Griffin was still alive to host it.
merv is a fag hag surprised he hasn't died from aids
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See you mother fuckers. It was genetic. Not the sterons.
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merv is a fag hag surprised he hasn't died from aids
I also heard that Merv Griffin was a bender. Was that true?
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I want to add Meghan Markle’s dad to my list.
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Will hop in with antonio brown formal nfl wr.
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Will hop in with antonio brown formal nfl wr.
I’ll raise you a Harvey Weinstein and a Russell Crowe.
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Don't know who but I predict there will be a notable death from someone in the UFC.
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Reality TV contestant Tyler Gwozdz dead at 29. No idea who he is but he was on the batchelorette, so probably had herpes. Also not enough vowels in his sur name. Fuck'em
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Dragon Ball Narrator and Voice Actor Brice Armstrong Has Passed Away
Today, the Dragon Ball community is mourning the loss of one of its own. Reports have gone live which confirm Brice Armstrong, the narrator of Dragon Ball's dub, has passed away. He was 84 years old.
ComicBook.com can confirm Armstrong passed away on January 10 from natural causes. At this time, there is no word on memorial services for the actor, but fans are paying tribute to Armstrong the best way they know how. If you were to search the actor online, you will see memorials pop up by the second, and they come from fans wanting to thank the actor for bringing Dragon Ball into their lives.
For those unfamiliar with the actor, Armstrong was the narrator on the Funimation dub of Dragon Ball. He went on to join the cast of Dragon Ball Z where he voiced Captain Ginyu. He would return to the franchise with the fourth Dragon Ball movie as the narrator before playing Lord Slug in Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug.
Outside of Dragon Ball, the voice actor played numerous other roles. He worked on the Lupin III franchise as Douglas, Baki the Grappler, Fullmetal Alchemist, Fruits Basket, and Yu Yu Hakusho.
Over on Facebook, Mary Collins Agency posted a touching memorial to the veteran voice actor. "In the anime and game community, Brice is perhaps best known as the narrator for the original Dragonball series, characters Captain Ginyu and Lord Slug in Dragonball Z, as well as providing voices on Yu Yu Hakusho, Lupin III, Case Closed and many other titles," the company who represented Armstrong, shared with fans.
"Christopher Sabat, a Mary Collins Agency voice actor and founder of Okratron 5000, worked with and directed Brice often. 'Brice was the kindest, funniest person I’ve ever known. He was always humble, never in a bad mood–not the attitude you’d expect from such an industry legend.'"
Our thoughts and prayers are with the actor's loved ones. Armstrong is survived by his six children and nine grandchildren. His wife Marianna preceded him in death in 2008.
https://comicbook.com/anime/2020/01/20/dragon-ball-z-narrator-captain-ginyu-actor-death-brice-armstrong/?fbclid=IwAR1uACEEZV6LkhYQt9PvVgAupZHExDGim-rJR04BFNU2XSFL6oSr1gx4sLk
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Jim Lehrer, the retired PBS anchorman who for 36 years gave public television viewers a substantive alternative to network evening news programs with in-depth reporting, interviews and analysis of world and national affairs, died on Thursday at his home in Washington. He was 85.
PBS announced his death.
While best known for his anchor work, which he shared for two decades with his colleague Robert MacNeil, Mr. Lehrer moderated a dozen presidential debates and was the author of more than a score of novels, which often drew on his reporting experiences. He also wrote four plays and three memoirs.
A low-key, courtly Texan who worked on Dallas newspapers in the 1960s and began his PBS career in the 1970s, Mr. Lehrer saw himself as “a print/word person at heart” and his program as a kind of newspaper for television, with high regard for balanced and objective reporting. He was an oasis of civility in a news media that thrived on excited headlines, gotcha questions and noisy confrontations.
“I have an old-fashioned view that news is not a commodity,” Mr. Lehrer told The American Journalism Review in 2001. “News is information that’s required in a democratic society, and Thomas Jefferson said a democracy is dependent on an informed citizenry. That sounds corny, but I don’t care whether it sounds corny or not. It’s the truth.”
Mr. Lehrer co-anchored a single-topic, half-hour PBS news program with Mr. MacNeil from its inception in 1975 to 1983, when it was expanded into the multitopic “MacNeil/Lehrer NewsHour.” It ran until Mr. MacNeil retired in 1995. The renamed “NewsHour With Jim Lehrer” continued until 2009, when he reduced his appearances to two and then to one a week until his own retirement in 2011.
Critics called Mr. Lehrer’s reporting, and his collaborations with Mr. MacNeil, solid journalism, committed to fair, unbiased and far more detailed reporting than the CBS, NBC or ABC nightly news programs. To put news in perspective, the two anchors interviewed world and national leaders, and experts on politics, law, business, arts and sciences, and other fields.
It was not unusual to see presidents, prime ministers, congressional and corporate leaders and other luminaries interviewed on “MacNeil/Lehrer.” Early subjects included the Shah of Iran, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini and Presidents Anwar Sadat of Egypt and Fidel Castro of Cuba. Mr. Lehrer also interviewed nearly all of America’s presidential and vice-presidential candidates from 1976 on.
With Mr. Lehrer reporting from Washington and Mr. MacNeil from New York, the program sought to represent all sides of a controversy by eliciting comments from rivals for public attention. But the anchors deliberately drew no sweeping conclusions of their own about disputed matters, allowing viewers to decide for themselves what to believe.
The approach had its drawbacks. An extended presentation of authoritative voices offering conflicting viewpoints left some viewers dissatisfied, if not confused. Many found the technique elitist and dull, and even some critics called it boring — or, worse, a willful refusal by Mr. Lehrer and Mr. MacNeil to make hard judgments about adversarial issues affecting the public interest.
In The Columbia Journalism Review in 1979, Andrew Kopkind wrote: “The structure of any MacNeil/Lehrer Report is composed of talking heads rather than explosive images, of conversation covering several points of view rather than a homogeneous statement of the world’s condition, of panels of experts, proposals for policy, and the sense of incompleteness — and therefore of possibility — rather than a feeling of finality.”
Edwin Diamond, writing in The New York Times that year, said the hosts had “gradually created one of the best half-hours of news on television without ‘visuals’ at all; the major elements of the program are the interviewers themselves, always prepared with good questions, and the quality of their guests, always specialists on the night’s single topic and almost always capable of speaking fresh, intelligent thoughts.”
“MacNeil/Lehrer” audiences were small compared to the network news shows, which drew far more viewers with videotaped coverage and news summaries that critics called headlines for people who did not read daily newspapers. But surveys found that PBS viewers were better educated, and that they were newspaper readers who tuned in to amplify what they knew.
Mr. Lehrer and Mr. MacNeil each declined lucrative job offers from television networks. Unlike commercial networks, “MacNeil/Lehrer” relied on donations by corporations, foundations and wealthy individuals; by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a nonprofit creation of Congress; and by MacNeil/Lehrer Productions, created in 1981 to support their franchise, specials and documentaries.
In 1986, Mr. Lehrer hosted the documentary “My Heart, Your Heart,” which was based on his experience of double-bypass surgery and recovery in 1983. The program, on PBS, won an Emmy and an award from the American Heart Association. He also hosted “The Heart of the Dragon,” a 12-part series on modern China, also shown in 1986.
Known mainly to PBS viewers, Mr. Lehrer became one of television’s most familiar faces by moderating presidential debates, starting in 1988 with the first between Vice President George H.W. Bush and Gov. Michael S. Dukakis of Massachusetts, and continuing in every presidential campaign through 2012, sometimes including two or three debates in a year.
Complaints by candidates and pundits about moderators’ performances became a tradition of election seasons, and Mr. Lehrer, often called the “Dean of Moderators” for his many appearances, was singled out repeatedly, accused of being too easygoing or too strict in enforcing the rules, of being too soft or too hard on the debaters.
In 1988, when critics said he was not aggressive enough with the candidates, Mr. Lehrer snapped, “If somebody wants to be entertained, they ought to go to the circus.” In 2008, he was said to be too aggressive in trying to get Senator John McCain of Arizona and Senator Barack Obama of Illinois to engage with each other.
In the 2012 debate, it was Mr. Lehrer’s light touch that came under fire. President Obama and former Gov. Mitt Romney of Massachusetts at times ignored Mr. Lehrer, who strained to interrupt when they exceeded their allotted speaking times, and rules were violated repeatedly. Both campaigns accused Mr. Lehrer of losing control of the debate.
The Commission on Presidential Debates defended Mr. Lehrer, saying it was his job to get the candidates talking, not to insert himself into their dialogue. For his part, Mr. Lehrer said his task had been “to facilitate direct, extended exchanges between the candidates about issues of substance” and “to stay out of the way of the flow,” adding, “I had no problems with doing so.”
James Charles Lehrer was born in Wichita, Kan., on May 19, 1934, to Harry Lehrer, who ran a small bus line and was a bus station manager, and Lois (Chapman) Lehrer, a teacher. Jim attended schools in Wichita and Beaumont, Tex., and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in San Antonio, where he edited a student newspaper.
He earned an associate degree from Victoria College in Texas in 1954 and a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Missouri in 1956. Like his father and his older brother Fred, he joined the Marine Corps. He was an infantry officer on Okinawa, edited a camp newspaper at the Parris Island Marine training center in South Carolina and was discharged as a captain in 1959.
In 1960, he married Kate Staples, a novelist. She survives him, along with three daughters, Jamie, Lucy and Amanda, and six grandchildren.
From 1959 to 1961, Mr. Lehrer was a reporter for The Dallas Morning News, but he quit after the paper declined to publish his articles on right-wing activities in a civil defense organization. He joined the rival Dallas Times Herald, where over nine years he was a reporter, columnist and city editor.
He also began writing fiction. His first novel, “Viva Max!” (1966), about a Mexican general who triggers an international incident by trying to recapture the Alamo, was made into a film comedy starring Peter Ustinov and Jonathan Winters.
In 1970, Mr. Lehrer joined KERA-TV, the Dallas public broadcasting station, where he delivered a nightly newscast. In 1972, he became PBS’s coordinator of public affairs programming in Washington. He quit over funding cuts, but in 1973 he joined WETA-TV in Washington, became a PBS correspondent and met Mr. MacNeil, a Canadian who had reported for NBC-TV and the BBC.
They co-anchored PBS telecasts of the Senate Watergate hearings, investigating the break-in by Republican operatives at the Democratic National Committee headquarters, an episode that set off a political dirty-tricks scandal that led to the downfall of Richard M. Nixon’s presidency. The telecasts began the partnership that would carry the two broadcasters to television fame.
Mr. Lehrer won numerous Emmys, a George Foster Peabody Award and a National Humanities Medal. He and Mr. MacNeil were inducted into the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame in 1999.
He lived in Washington and had a farm in West Virginia, where he kept a 1946 Flxible Clipper bus, the centerpiece of his collection of bus memorabilia.
Mr. Lehrer’s memoirs were “We Were Dreamers” (1975), “A Bus of My Own” (1992) and “Tension City: Inside the Presidential Debates” (2011). His plays were “Chili Queen” (1986), a farce about a media circus at a hostage situation; “Church Key Charlie Blue” (1988), a dark comedy on a bar flare-up over a televised football game; “The Will and Bart Show” (1992), about two cabinet officials who loathe each other; and “Bell” (2013), a one-man show about Alexander Graham Bell.
Writing nights and weekends, on trains, planes and sometimes in the office, Mr. Lehrer churned out a novel almost every year for more than two decades: spy thrillers, political satires, murder mysteries and series featuring One-Eyed Mack, a lieutenant governor of Oklahoma, and Charlie Henderson, a C.I.A. agent. “Top Down” (2013) revolved around the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy, which Mr. Lehrer had covered as a young reporter in Dallas. Critics called his fiction workmanlike, relying more on twisty plots than characters and dialogue.
“His apprenticeship came at a time when every reporter, it seemed, had an unfinished novel in his desk — but Lehrer actually finished his,” Texas Monthly said in a 1995 profile.
But it was as a newsman that Mr. Lehrer was best remembered.
“Jim Lehrer is no showboat,” Walter Goodman wrote in The Times in 1996. “That is a considerable distinction for television, where the interrogators are often bigger than their guests or victims. This man of modest mien keeps the spotlight on the person being questioned. His somewhat halting conversational manner invites rather than commands. And his professional principles dispel any fears that he is out to get not just his guests’ point of view but also the guests themselves.”
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/jim-lehrer-longtime-pbs-news-anchor-is-dead-at-85/ar-BBZgrq8?ocid=spartandhp&pfr=1
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Don't know who but I predict there will be a notable death from someone in the UFC.
Connor from a fentanyl laced cocainum OD
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Dark Shadows Actor John Karlen Dies At 86
Actor and Primetime Emmy winner John Karlen, best known for appearing on the original Dark Shadows series and Cagney & Lacey, has passed away. The actor died on Wednesday, January 22 at the age of 86.
The Dark Shadows News Twitter account first revealed Karlen's passing, writing: "John Karlen was a brilliant, instinctive actor, who thrived in the arena of live TV in a way that few managed. While other performers on #DarkShadows betrayed nervous tics and hurried rehearsal time, John inhabited his characters effortlessly and was simply electric where other actors stumbled and halted, John Karlen simply soared."
Karlen got his start in television in the 1950s, but gained notoriety for his work on Dark Shadows where he played multiple roles across the 180 episodes in which he appeared. The main role that Karlen filled was that of Willie Loomis, the character that first came into contact with and was under the spell of Barnabas Collins. Karlen went on to appear as three other characters (Carl Collins, Desmond Collins, and Kendrick Young) in the series' many flashbacks.
The actor went on to appear in countless other television shows including Cagney & Lacey, where he starred in 110 episodes as Harvey Lacey, husband to Tyne Daly's Mary Beth Lacey. Karlen would go on to win the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series Primetime Emmy award for his work on the series. He would also reprise the role in four TV movies that continued the series after its conclusion.
Karlen notable appeared in bit parts across countless TV shows in his decades-long career with stints on shows like Murder, She Wrote (three times!), Hill Street Blues, Fame, Mad About You, Starsky & Hutch, and The Rockford Files
He is survived by his son Adam.
https://comicbook.com/irl/2020/01/23/dark-shadows-actor-john-karlen-dies-at-86/
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Heavy metal drummer Sean Reinert is playing bongos with beelzebub after dying at age 48. No clue who this guy was but TMZ seems to think he was a celeb. No cause of death yet, but he died in San Bernardino, Ca aka the butthole of World so suicide is my guess. RIP homie
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Modern Family Actress Marsha Kramer Passes Away at 74
Modern Family's Marsha Kramer — a veteran television and theater actress — has died. She was 74. Modern Family director Jeff Greenberg took to Twitter to announce the news, paying respects to his long-time friend.
Kramer ended up appearing in 14 episodes of the hit ABC show over seven years as Margaret, a character often times playing assistant to Ed O'Neill's Jay Pritchett. Prior to her role on Modern Family, Kramer also earned credits on NCIS, Days of Our Lives, Malcolm in the Middle, Cheers, Frasier, and Touched by an Angel. Before joining the world of television, Kramer played Wendy in Broadway's Peter Pan play beginning in 1975.
"So sad to hear that my long time friend, Marsha Kramer passed away yesterday at the age of 74," Greenberg tweeted. "She was so delightful in the 14 eps she shot as Margaret on Modern Family over the last 7 yrs, but I'll always remember her soaring aloft as Wendy to Sandy Duncan's Peter Pan."
She's appeared in two episodes so far this year and it's unclear if she was set to appear in any more. The cast is assembling this week to film the series finale after eleven seasons on the Disney-owned network. That series finale is expected to air April 8th.
https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/2020/01/26/marsha-kramer-modern-family-dead-74/?fbclid=IwAR2AdaA-JNVcEwDZ1icPb0iUQ63WDdvdEyKlCpeiL8D-EH4TAjICd2Dv2oQ
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I’ll raise you a Harvey Weinstein and a Russell Crowe.
I think Russell is probably pretty solid for a while, most likely an alcoholic but on cruise control with that, for the time being at least... Also has a lot of safety fat to prevent death.
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Dragon Ball Narrator and Voice Actor Brice Armstrong Has Passed Away
Today, the Dragon Ball community is mourning the loss of one of its own. Reports have gone live which confirm Brice Armstrong, the narrator of Dragon Ball's dub, has passed away. He was 84 years old.
"...Dragon Ball community"...I can be nerdish but not that nerdish. ;D Still, I sympathize with them. I have a brother who is a voice actor.
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Kobe Bryant, 41, dies in helicopter crash in Calabasas, California
NBA Basketball icon Kobe Bryant, 41, has reportedly died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, on Sunday.
TMZ reported the Bryant was in his private helicopter with at least three other people when it started to crash.
Pepperdine Graphic, Pepperdine's a student-run newspaper, published a tweet on Sunday that showed an image of the helicopter and smoke in the distance.
The Los Angeles County Fire Department said at least five people died in the crash.
Bryant is a former NBA basketball star who spent his 20-season career entirely with the Los Angeles Lakers. He is also the third all-time scorer in the NBA and has list won five NBA championships.
Bryant was born on August 23, 1978 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and joined the NBA right after graduating from high school.
Bryant was married to his wife Vanessa Bryant and has four children with her: Bianka, Gianna, Natalia, and Capri, their youngest child they had in June.
This is a developing story.
https://www.businessinsider.com/kobe-bryant-dead-helicopter-crash-in-calabasas-california-2020-1?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=sf-insider-entertainment&fbclid=IwAR0dq0TsZiyvbujdhiLegWQCAFgAlSAROhm4Y5lK6ogRGkx2XhqVN1aAsrY
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"...Dragon Ball community"...I can be nerdish but not that nerdish. ;D Still, I sympathize with them. I have a brother who is a voice actor.
:D
Why am I not surprised..? 8)
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:D
Why am I not surprised..? 8)
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;D He's got a couple hundred or more voices in his repertoire. I have maybe 6 or 7. I used to do a decent Orson Welles, but not any more and to be honest I don't think Orson thought so. Or Raymond Burr. ;D
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Hudson County’s last Pearl Harbor survivor dies at age 100
Frank Wasniewski, Hudson County’s last link to one of the country’s most historic events, has died.
The World War II veteran passed away at the age of 100 at Christ Hospital on Jan. 21 after an illness.
Wasniewski told The Jersey Journal in 2009 that he had been stationed with the 98th Coast Artillery at Schofield Barracks, some 35 minutes north of Pearl Harbor, but that fateful day he had traveled to the Navy yard to pick up ammunition.
“They bombed for two hours,” the 90-year-old Jersey City resident said of the attack by the Japanese on Dec. 7, 1941, that claimed more than 2,400 lives and propelled the United States into World War II.
A member of “the greatest generation,” Wasniewski was drafted March 26, 1941 and had planned to serve a year. He was sent near Japan after the attack on Pearl Harbor and served four and a half years.
Wasniewski always considered himself lucky to come home alive. “It was brutal,” he said.
“Frank Wasniewski was a true American hero who stood tall in our country’s darkest hour, and stood by his fellow veterans here at home,” said County Executive Tom DeGise.
“We mourn Frank’s passing with his family, his friends, and his fellow vets, knowing that while our hearts are heavy now, they will be full of pride always that Frank Wasniewski called Hudson County his home.”
After the war, Wasniewski worked as a trailer-truck driver for the United State Postal Service for many years before retiring. He was a member of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association and a parishioner of St. Joseph R.C. Church.
Wasniewski annually attended the Hudson County Pearl Harbor remembrance ceremony, until he was too ill to make it. His niece, Geralyn Wasniewski Crawford, always seen carrying a large photo of her uncle, attended in his place the past few years.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph R.C. Church on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Interment with military honors to follow at Holy Name Cemetery in Jersey City.
https://www.nj.com/hudson/2020/01/hudson-countys-last-living-pearl-harbor-survivor-dies-at-age-100.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_content=nj_facebook_njcom&utm_campaign=njcom_sf&fbclid=IwAR1MSIcEtk0ZdwsrvcLPPiG2cWHvdtgJXfnPlsgX3gNmDTmbTXn4MO-_duM
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Where's all the celebration for this legend? ^^^
NBA player dies, the woke MSM goes bat-shit crazy. ::)
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Where's all the celebration for this legend? ^^^
NBA player dies, the woke MSM goes bat-shit crazy. ::)
In his community and his family he is a legend and that's what counts honestly.
Would be a bittersweet thing to see people with no idea of the sacrifice of his generation shit all over the ideals of the country you saved.
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Star Trek and Soap Star Marj Dusay Passes Away at 83
Today, the Star Trek community is in mourning as a report has confirmed one of their own has passed away. A report has confirmed Marj Dusay has passed away at age 83. Fans will remember the actress for her prolific soap opera work as well as a stint on Star Trek: The Original Series.
The news came from Dusay's stepdaughter Elizabeth Perine. A post was shared on Facebook honoring the actress' life and legacy. "She was quite a woman and had quite a grand life," Perine shared. "She was deeply loved and will be deeply missed."
For Star Trek fans, they will remember Dusay from her work on a 1968 episode of Star Trek. "Spock's Brain" was the premiere of season three, and it featured Dusay playing a mysterious alien who secretly boarded the Enterprise. It was there she put the bridge crew asleep and examined each one before the gang awoke to Spock with his brain having been surgically removed.
As the episode goes, the Enterprise chases after the assailant and track her to a desolate planet. They learn the alien who stole Spock's brain is named Kara, and they demand it be returned. It turns out the alien comes from a race where the men and women live separately on a planet, and the latter are dependent on a brain to control their underground terrain. Luckily, Dr. McCoy is able to rig a way to save Spock while keeping the women safe, leaving Kirk and the crew to bid farewell to Kara.
Aside from Star Trek, Dusay has a long resume in television. She has starred in series like The Facts of Life, MacArthur, and more. She was well-known in the daytime television circuit after appearing on shows like Days of Our Lives, All My Children, and The Guiding Light.
https://comicbook.com/startrek/2020/01/29/star-trek-actor-death-marks-dusay-obituary/?fbclid=IwAR2JEIX9o3LE2Y30jfQGGfmFBeibPkk9ZhqQlAZhIcy3cLTB9edD6_3T54k
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I also heard that Merv Griffin was a bender. Was that true?
Yes.
100% true.
Supposedly liked very young blonde boys that he referred to as "Twinkies."
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IndyCar, NASCAR driver John Andretti dies after long, public battle with cancer
John Andretti, the versatile racer who waged a public battle with colon cancer, has died at age 56, Andretti Autosport announced Thursday. He was the nephew of Mario Andretti and son of Aldo.
“I’m an Andretti,” Andretti told IndyStar in May 2018. “I already beat the age I should have lived to. Growing up when you’re a little bit wild in a race car, I think everybody in our family’s always heard this: ‘You’re not going to live to see 20.’ Then it was, ‘You’re not going to live see 25,’ then, ’30.’
"But here I am. Still going. Our family’s already been through plenty of trials, and we’re still here. To get taken down by this, well, I’m going to go out giving it the strongest fight I can give it.”
Andretti was almost predestined for the cockpit of a racing machine, born while his father still was competing in various racing circuits. But the fact that those close to him -- from family to racing peers and charity associates -- agreed that his most impactful achievements came off the racetrack paints the picture of the person Andretti was outside of a race car.
For a winner both in IndyCar and NASCAR during a career that spanned 24 years, that means something.
"He had a racing last name, but the reason he was so popular in this area was because people knew him, saw him around, knew he grew up here," said IMS president Doug Boles. "He was a great race car driver, but he was our great race car driver."
Boles remembers the the pride he felt for a Westside native when Andretti got his lone IndyCar win in the 1991 season-opener in Australia. Another special moments Boles recalls includes John sharing a podium with his cousin, Michael Andretti, at the Milwaukee Mile later that year with a second-place finish.
"I just remember thinking, 'How cool is it to have John Andretti -- not Mario, not Michael, but John -- winning a CART race,'" Boles said. "You can't state how big that was."
Even after Andretti left IndyCar for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series after his 10th-place finish in the 1994 Indy 500, he never lost his Indy roots. After more than 10 years racing stock cars, he returned to IMS and IndyCar for five more Indy 500 starts.
By that point, he was more than a decade into what turned into his next major passion in life: the creation, development and growth of the Race for Riley, an annual go-kart race, progressive dinner and fundraiser for the Riley Children's Foundation that continues to pour money, time and effort into cancer research.
"He understood he was living the dream, getting to be a professional race car driver, and while he saw a lot of kids battling with diseases that kids shouldn't have to battle with, I think he felt compelled to use his position to help them feel better," Boles said.
Jason Mueller, the assistant vice president of communications for the Foundation, met Andretti in 2003 and said he was instantly wowed at his drive that powered the evolution of the annual event. In 23 years, the Race for Riley has raised $4.5 million for the Foundation -- in large part to Andretti's vision for others and having racing as a platform.
And while Andretti largely became the driving force behind the big-picture event, his impact reached down to the people affected by cancer, too. Mueller remembers that Andretti began a tradition of dressing in his fire suit and parading through the lobby to engage with any kid healthy enough to make the journey. And when they weren't healthy, Andretti would visit. His gentle heart, even for a few sacred moments, helped kids daydream their struggles away.
"Some kids would know exactly who he was," Mueller said. "and others would talk about their favorite driver, and John would share a laugh with those kids when they shared a name other than his.
"The way John lived his life is something that can impact all of us."
And when the dark days came for his own health, Andretti again recognized the power his status could have. As his uncle Mario explains, racing, in a way, gave way to the Stage 4 colon cancer he first was diagnosed with at age 54.
"This type of cancer, it's known as the silent killer, and it caught him when he was too busy in racing and chasing doing things he loved," the elder Andretti said. "He knew he made that mistake, but instantly, his mindset was 'Maybe, I can help prevent others from making the same mistake.'"
Soon after his diagnosis, Andretti held a news conference alongside Boles to bring light to a subject, colonoscopies, that he felt was only whispered about. On stage, Boles called his own doctor to schedule an appointment, and with the use of his social media campaign #CheckIt4Andretti, Andretti tore down the stigma of the disease.
"John wasn't doing it to benefit John," Boles said. "He knew, always knew what he was getting to do for a living was a blessing, a gift, and I think he felt an obligation to give back and use his platform to make a difference in people's lives. He just genuinely wanted to give back."
That November he announced his chemotherapy was over, and in March 2018 he tweeted his scans were clear.
But on March 29, 2019, he took to Twitter again to say his six-month scans showed the cancer had returned and spread.
“Although this is a difficult time for us,” part of the tweet read, “your continued prayers & support are very important to us.”
The support of the racing community never wavered.
“I’m a really private person,” Andretti told Coping with Cancer magazine for its March/April 2018 issue, “and certainly nobody but my family would have known that I even had cancer if it weren’t for being pushed that I can make a difference by telling my story. That’s the only reason I went public. Because I really didn’t want people to know. I don’t want people to feel sorry for me.”
Andretti’s son, Jarett, told IndyStar in May 2017 that people had already started reaching out to him on social media to say his dad’s efforts led them to receive their own colonoscopies. A doctor, among many others, had reached out to Andretti that same month to tell him the same thing.
"The doctor told me the guy said, ‘The only reason I’m doing this is because of John,’” Andretti said.
And in his final days, as family made some of their last visits, there was Andretti, still the positive voice, lifting his family in dark times. Publicly, he was never going to submit to the disease, though privately Mario knows he was realistic.
But John Andretti always had an innate sense what an impact living as a beacon of light could be.
"Till the end, he was the one lifting all of us up," Mario said.
Added Boles: "There was never a time I would have bet against John Andretti. He was going to win and make a difference. That was the race car driver in him, and he was a race car driver all the way to the end."
https://www.msn.com/en-us/Sports/motorsports/indycar-nascar-driver-john-andretti-dies-after-long-public-battle-with-cancer/ar-BBZusEO?ocid=spartandhp&pfr=1
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Star Wars: Bossk Actor Alan Harris Passes Away at 81
Actor Alan Harris, known for playing a number of roles within the Star Wars saga, has passed away at the age of 81, as confirmed by Imperial Signings on Facebook. Harris had the rare distinction of appearing in all three original trilogy films as different characters, the most famous of which being Bossk in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. Fans might not have seen Harris' face in the role, but it marked a rare on-screen appearance for the bounty hunter, who would go on to earn a passionate following from fans in subsequent years, in addition to the character being featured in a number of continued adventures.
Despite the actor not having as many recognizable on-screen performances, he was a regular of the convention circuit, often meeting with fans and sharing behind-the-scenes anecdotes of his time in the galaxy far, far away. Imperial Signings noted that he had struggled with health issues for a number of years.
Harris' first appearance in the franchise came in Star Wars: A New Hope, playing a member of Princess Leia's Rebel escort and also a mechanic in the war room. Additionally, he played a stormtrooper in the film. With The Empire Strikes Back, Harris played Bossk, as well as a Rebel trooper on Hoth and a member of the Bespin Wing Guard. He also served as a stormtrooper in Cloud City.
Some of the more interesting ways Harris contributed to The Empire Strikes Back happened behind the scenes, as his body was molded to create Han Solo frozen in carbonite, as well as having the Boba Fett costume molded to fit his body, though actor Jeremy Bulloch wore the costume in the actual film.
While Bossk did appear in Return of the Jedi, Trevor Butterfield wore the bounty hunter's costume as Harris served as C-3PO's stand-in to make all the necessary lighting adjustments. He also played a stormtrooper in the film.
Harris was recruited to return to the franchise with Star Wars: The Phantom Menace to serve as a stand-in for Terence Stamp, who played Supreme Chancellor Finis Valorum.
Prior to joining Star Wars, Harris worked in theater and as a model, and also served in the army.
"I have no regrets whatsoever at leaving my modeling and theatre career behind," the actor shared during a 2014 interview. "I have enjoyed my film extra and stand-in career immensely. I feel lucky to have had a successful career, particularly through the 1970s and 1980s"
Our thoughts go out to Harris' family and friends at this time.
https://comicbook.com/starwars/2020/01/31/star-wars-alan-harris-bossk-actor-dies-passes-away-empire-strikes-back/?fbclid=IwAR0kYFHjUayNhP5l672E_rHwnLxHbUa_gcFKOq1UWdTGcwkSDXzEcHQwx94
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Suspense Novelist Mary Higgins Clark Dead at 92
Legendary suspense novelist Mary Higgins Clark has passed away. She was 92. Long-time publisher Simon & Schuster announced the news Friday evening through a tweet, saying she passed away surrounded by family and friends.
"It is with deep sadness we say goodbye to the 'Queen of Suspense' Mary Higgins Clark, author of over 40 bestselling suspense titles. She passed away peacefully this evening, January 31, at the age of 92 surrounded by family and friends," the tweet reads.
In total, Higgins Clark wrote a total of 51 novels, with each one eventually finding itself with bestseller status. Four of her books — A Stranger Is Watching, Where Are the Children?, Lucky Day, and All Around the Town — have been adapted for film while an additional 36 have found themselves adapted for television, both stateside and abroad.
Born on Christmas Eve in 1927, Higgins Clark's earliest published work came after selling a short story to Extension Magazine in 1956. Her first suspense novel — Where Are the Children? — was published in 1975. Prior to that, she had written a George Washington biographical novel titled Aspire to the Heavens.
Throughout her career, Higgins Clark has received 21 honorary doctorates and has had an award in her name given out every year since 2001 by the Mystery Writers of America.
She's survived by five children and 17 grandchildren.
https://comicbook.com/irl/2020/02/01/mary-higgins-clark-dies-92-suspense-novelist/
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21 Honorary doctorates. ::)
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;D He's got a couple hundred or more voices in his repertoire. I have maybe 6 or 7. I used to do a decent Orson Welles, but not any more and to be honest I don't think Orson thought so. Or Raymond Burr. ;D
Raymond Burr - of course :D
I've got a pretty good Edward G Robinson / Cheif Wiggum - but then again, who hasn't!?? ;D
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Raymond Burr - of course :D
I've got a pretty good Edward G Robinson / Cheif Wiggum - but then again, who hasn't!?? ;D
Excellent, my brother! ;D
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Andy Gill, founding member and guitarist for the British post-punk outfit Gang of Four, has died at the age of 64.
Gill’s current band mates Thomas McNeice, John Sterry and Tobias Humble announced the guitarist’s death Saturday on Twitter. No cause of death was provided, but the band noted that Gill recently spent time in the hospital.
“This is so hard for us to write, but our great friend and Supreme Leader has died today,” Gang of Four wrote. “Andy’s final tour in November was the only way he was ever really going to bow out; with a Stratocaster around his neck, screaming with feedback and deafening the front row.”
The band continued, “One of the best to ever do it, his influence on guitar music and the creative process was inspiring for us, as well as everyone who worked alongside him and listened to his music. And his albums and production work speak for themselves. Go give ’em a spin for him…”
The politically conscious Gang of Four formed in the late Seventies in the wake of the punk explosion, with the band fusing punk with genres like funk and reggae, all punctuated by Gill’s jagged and incomparable riffs. Gang of Four’s 1978 debut LP Entertainment! was listed as one of Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Album of All Time.
As Gang of Four’s lone full-time member, Gill served as guitarist and producer on all nine of the band’s albums, including 2019’s Happy Now.
“His uncompromising artistic vision and commitment to the cause meant that he was still listening to mixes for the upcoming record, whilst planning the next tour from his hospital bed,” Gang of Four tweeted.
“But to us, he was our friend – and we’ll remember him for his kindness and generosity , his fearsome intelligence, bad jokes, mad stories and endless cups of Darjeeling tea. He just so happened to be a bit of a genius too.”
https://www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/gang-of-four-guitarist-andy-gill-dead-at-64/ar-BBZyl5t?ocid=spartandhp&pfr=1
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Bernard Ebbers, ex-CEO convicted in WorldCom scandal, dies
A former telecommunications executive convicted in one of the largest corporate accounting scandals in U.S. history died just over a month after his early release from prison. Bernard Ebbers was 78.
The former WorldCom chief died Sunday, according to a family statement cited by WAPT-TV in Mississippi.
The Mississippi-based WorldCom collapsed and went into bankruptcy in 2002, following revelations of an $11 billion accounting fraud that included pressure by top executives on subordinates to inflate numbers to make the company seem more profitable. The collapse caused losses to stockholders, including those who had invested through retirement plans.
The Canadian-born Ebbers was convicted in New York in 2005 on securities fraud and other charges and received a 25-year sentence. He was imprisoned from September 2006 until Dec. 21, when he was released from the custody of the Bureau of Prisons in Texas.
U.S. District Judge Valerie E. Caproni said it fell within her discretion to order the early release after a lawyer cited severe medical problems and said Ebbers' weight had dropped from above 200 pounds to 147 pounds. At the time, attorney Graham Carner told the judge it was possible his client might not live another 18 months.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/bernard-ebbers-ex-ceo-convicted-in-worldcom-scandal-dies/ar-BBZAMm0?ocid=spartandhp
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MASH Co-Creator Gene Reynolds Dead at 96
MASH co-creator Gene Reynolds has died, as per the Directors Guild of America. He was 96. Reynolds was most known for co-creating both MASH and Lou Grant in the 1970s. Reynolds developed MASH alongside writer and producer Larry Gelbart, a CBS stalwart that lasted 11 seasons from 1972 to 1983. The show went on to become a perennial hit, winning 14 Emmys during its 11-year run. Reynolds himself won three of those — Outstanding Comedy Series (1974, shared with Gelbart) and Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series in both 1975 and 1976.
Beginning in 1993, the producer served a four-year stint as the president of the DGA.
“Gene’s influence on the modern Directors Guild of America was significant and lasting,” current DGA president Thomas Schlamme says in a statement obtained by Variety. “During his two terms as President, he dedicated himself to making the Guild more inclusive – broadening the leadership base, encouraging younger members to take leadership positions, strengthening ties between feature directors, pushing the industry to do better on diversity and working to modify DGA agreements so that filmmakers with low budgets could benefit from DGA membership. Gene’s commitment to the Guild lasted long after his presidency ended, regularly attending Board and Western Directors Council meetings, and never hesitating to share his thoughts. He was passionate about this Guild, spirited in his beliefs and dedicated until the end.”
Former DGA exec Jay D. Roth says, “Gene was President when I became National Executive Director,” said Roth. “He was absolutely committed to revitalizing and modernizing the Guild and laying the groundwork for its growth into the future. He cared deeply about diversity and growing the leadership base of the Guild, and his passion for the DGA never wavered.”
Other than MASH, Reynolds also won another Emmy for Outstanding Drama Series for his work on Lou Grant. He won awards from the DGA for his work on both shows. Outside of producing, Reynolds served as formidable director after becoming a mainstay on television programs from Touched by an Angel to Promised Lane, Lois & Clark, Life Goes On, and more. The late producer also earned 24 director credits on MASH plus another 11 on Lou Grant.
Prior to his work behind the camera, the Cleveland native rose to prominence as a television actor with his first acting credit coming in 1934's Sins of Man. His most recent credit acting, directing, or otherwise, was on How to Get There (1999).
https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/2020/02/05/gene-reynolds-mash-co-creator-dead-96/
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Gary Romberg, the Rocket Scientist Behind NASCAR's 1970 Plymouth Superbird, Dies at 85
It’s likely that not even longtime, die-hard, trivia-obsessed NASCAR fans would immediately recognize the name Gary Romberg.
Indeed, the “Old Man” (a second-generation nickname of which he was enormously proud) was among those wondrously creative souls who have always toiled quietly behind the scenes developing every major motorsports innovation in our lifetime.
In this case, it was the famous Plymouth Superbird that NASCAR legend Richard Petty and a handful of other Mopar loyalists raced with some notable distinction in the 1970 Grand National stock car season.
Romberg died two weeks ago at age 85 in his adopted hometown of Mooresville, North Carolina. He is survived by Bonny, his wife of 62 years; sons Kurt, Val and Leif; daughter Heidi; 12 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. A native of Buckley, Washington, and 1957 graduate of Cal State Poly-San Luis Obispo, the Old Man didn’t miss much during his time on this good earth. We should all live as large and accomplish as much.
https://www.autoweek.com/racing/nascar/a30753037/gary-romberg-the-rocket-scientist-behind-nascars-1970-plymouth-superbird-dies-at-85/?src=socialflowFBRAT&fbclid=IwAR2Clh_kfBu2c5EMClcKomlwduWvd-cH9Wqk0i2FNn3l2dgrS-9M2kPLK0c
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Kirk Douglas Dies, Aged 103
Though he always seemed virile and active enough to outlast us all, acting, directing and producing legend Kirk Douglas has died at the age of 103.
Douglas was a man who could play stone-jawed heroes and scheming villains, who preferred to take on characters who weren't always likeable and who established an acting dynasty that includes Michael Douglas.
Born Issur Danielovitch (later changed to Demsky) in New York in 1916, the man who would go on to choose the name Kirk Douglas grew up poor, the son of a ragman (a fact that lent its name to his autobiography). With assistance from loans and scholarships, he attended St. Lawrence University, joining the wrestling team but also showing interest in dramatics. After graduating college, he worked odd jobs (including deploying his wrestling skills professionally) and paid his way through the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Here, he met his first wife, Diana Dill, with whom he had sons Michael and Joel (a producer).
Summer Stock theatre acting followed, and Douglas hit Broadway in 1941, playing a singing messenger in Spring Again. World War II briefly interrupted his ambitions, but once he was honorably discharged, he returned to the stage, appearing in small roles, dropping out of the original production of On The Town because of illness.
Acting classmate Lauren Bacall recommended him to a producer Hal Willis, and he signed on to a contract for $500 a week. He made his film debut in 1946's The Strange Love Of Martha Ivers, moving on to other movies such as Mourning Becomes Electra and Out Of The Past. He began to clash with Willis on payment and contract issues, and rather than signing another long agreement, went freelance, working for Fox and other studios.
His first taste of stardom was 1949's Champion, which also saw him earn his first Oscar nomination, and despite his earlier wish to be free, a seven-year deal with Warner Bros. His career blossomed again, and he appeared in The Big Sky and Billy Wilder's The Big Carnival (AKA Ace In The Hole).
At MGM, he earned another Academy Award nomination from 1952's The Bad And The Beautiful. More success followed, and he met and married publicist Anne Buydens, who survives him, and had two more sons, Peter and Eric. Douglas also set up his own production company, Bryna, named for his mother.
In 1957, he gave one of the performances for which he has become legendary, in Stanley Kubrick's Paths Of Glory. And then came Spartacus, for which he hired Kubrick to replace director Anthony Mann. Kubrick wasn't a fan of the finished product, but it's seen as a classic. Spartacus also represented Douglas pushing back against the blacklist, becoming one of those to insist that writer Dalton Trumbo be credited for the movie's script.
Back on stage, Douglas starred in One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest, adapted from the Ken Kesey novel. He tried for a decade to turn it into a film, but while son Michael succeeded, he'd aged out of the main role, McMurphy, with Jack Nicholson taking the lead, and winning an Oscar. "I made more money from that film than any I acted in," Douglas has said. "And I would gladly give back every cent, if I could have played that role." In addition to producing, Douglas directed two films, Scalawag in 1973 and Posse in 1975.
He faced numerous health challenges through his career, including injuries from a helicopter accident and stroke in 1995 which forced him to learn to speak again, resulting in his withdrawal from the public spotlight for a time. He returned for 1999's Diamonds and then It Runs In The Family, which co-starred Michael, and Kirk's grandson, Cameron Douglas. TV movies and the odd series appearance dotted his career, and his final two releases were indie movie Illusion and TV movie Empire State Building Murders.
A keen supporter of charities, he worked on behalf of stroke sufferers, those with Alzheimer's, and building playgrounds for children. Douglas was given an honorary Oscar in 1996 and picked up the AFI Lifetime Achievement Award in 1991. And what a life, indeed. Michael Douglas has paid tribute to his father with a statement: "It is with tremendous sadness that my brothers and I announce that Kirk Douglas left us today at the age of 103. To the world he was a legend, an actor from the golden age of movies who lived well into his golden years, a humanitarian whose commitment to justice and the causes he believed in set a standard for all of us to aspire to. But to me and my brothers Joel and Peter he was simply Dad, to Catherine, a wonderful father-in-law, to his grandchildren and great grandchild their loving grandfather, and to his wife Anne, a wonderful husband," he writes.
"Kirk’s life was well lived, and he leaves a legacy in film that will endure for generations to come, and a history as a renowned philanthropist who worked to aid the public and bring peace to the planet. Let me end with the words I told him on his last birthday and which will always remain true. Dad – I love you so much and I am so proud to be your son."
https://www.empireonline.com/movies/news/kirk-douglas-obituary/?fbclid=IwAR1zeMDMDgJLkRQGmHe0ZV4yzfohbyKW1ymzBXz_MNnA30sgEoFGhPqwc9w
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He had a good run. Rip Kirk
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Cleveland Browns Mascot Swagger Dead At 6
Tragic day for the Cleveland Browns ... the team's first-ever live mascot, Swagger, has passed away after a battle with cancer. He was 6 years old.
The 145-pound bullmastiff joined the Browns as a puppy at the beginning of the 2014 season ... and ran out with the players before every home game until Week 10 of the 2019 season.
The only home game Swagger missed was in 2017 ... when the Browns played in London.
Swagger's son, SJ, took over the mascot duties as the cancer progressed ... and the beloved dog served as "Dawg Pound Captain" during his final Browns game.
Swagger was a fan favorite at FirstEnergy Stadium ... and even got some one-on-one time with folks like UFC champ Stipe Miocic and Baker Mayfield.
According to Browns fans in our office ... the dog was a true bright spot during some of the Browns' worst years.
Mayfield posted a tribute to Swagger, saying "Doggy heaven got a good one today."
The team says SJ will continue to fill his dad's shoes for 2020 and beyond.
#RIP
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Star Trek Actor Kevin Conway Passes Away at 77
Veteran film, television, and stage actor Kevin Conway has died. Confirmed by his publicists, the actor died Wednesday of a heart attack at 77. Conway got his start in acting at 24, appearing in off-Broadway stage hits like One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, The Elephant Man, and when You Comin' Back, Red Ryder? His first major film role cam in Slaughterhouse-Five, a 1972 movie based on a novel of the same name by Kurt Vonnegut.
His other movie roles include Funny Farm, Invincible, Thirteen Days, Gettsyburg, and Gods and Generals. Genre fans might recognize him for his guest role as a clone of Kahless the Unforgettable in Star Trek: The Next Generation.
His most recent work came after lending his voice as narrator for a host of television shows, including Prairie Dog Manor (2019), Unmasked (2018), and Who Killed Jane Done? (2017). The actor also earned some behind the scenes experience, directing The Sun and The Moon, an indie film released in 1990.
Other big guest appearances on television include The Good Wife, JAG, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, In the Heat of the Night, and The Black Donellys. He also had recurring roles on HBO's Oz as well as Larry McMurty's Streets of Laredo. The latter featured the likes of Sissy Spacek, Ned Beatty, Randy Quaid, and George Carlin.
He also completed work as The Control Voice on Showtime and SYFY's The Outer Limits, a reboot of the classic 1963 science fiction anthology.
https://comicbook.com/irl/2020/02/07/kevin-conway-star-trek-next-generation-dead-at-77/
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Just heard that Robert Conrad has passed. Bummer.
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The headline reads: Robert Conrad of 'The Wild Wild West' dead at 84. This is a common way of reporting a death in the news. It seems overly dramatic, as if dying is surprisingly unusual for someone who is 84 years old. Much as I wish it weren't so, we older people die at a faster rate then those who are younger. Some would say living to be 84 years old is something of a feat. The overall age of death in 2019 in the U.S. was 78.9, worldwide in 2015 it was 71. Women tend to live longer than men. Robert Conrad outlived the average life expectancy. Good for him. May he rest in peace.
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True. RIP
The Wild, Wild West and Jingle All the Way Actor Robert Conrad Dead at 84
Robert Conrad, best known as the star of popular 1960s television series The Wild Wild West has died. He was 84. The news of Conrad's passing was confirmed by family spokesman Jeff Ballard (via 1010 WINS) who said that actor had died at his home in Malibu, California with heart failure being given as the cause of death.
Conrad was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 1, 1935 and worked as a milkman while he pursued a career as a nightclub singer. In 1958, Conrad moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting and soon after landed his first major television role as Tom Lopaka in Hawaiian Eye in 1959. Following success on Hawaiian Eye, Conrad starred as Secret Service agent James T. West in The Wild Wild West which ran from 1965 to 1969 on CBS. Conrad did most of his own stunts in the series, and was inducted into the Stuntman's Hall of Fame in 2010 for his work. When The Wild Wild West was turned into a film in 1999 starring Will Smith, Conrad wasn't fond of the remake. Conrad called the remake "horrible" and "pathetic" and appeared in person at the Razzie Awards to accept three of the awards bestowed upon the film.
Following the success of television's The Wild Wild West, Conrad went on to have an expansive career in television, appearing in a wide variety of other television series as well as television films. Conrad also worked as a writer, director, and producer of television, including the short-lived High Mountain Rangers. He also appeared in the music video for Richard Marx's "Hazard" in the 1990s.
“There are three cycles in showbiz,” Conrad told PEOPLE in 1988. “They don’t know you, then they love you, and then you’ve been around so long they hate you. Now I’m starting all over again.”
Outside of television, Conrad also appeared in a number of theatrical films as well, including 1979's The Lady in Red, 1994's Samurai Cowboy, and 1996's Jingle All the Way in which he played Officer Hummell. His most recent film credit is 2002's Dead Above Ground. Conrad was also the host of a weekly, two-hour national radio talk show, The PM Show with Robert Conrad which he began hosting in 2008. His final appearance on the radio show was last July.
According to PEOPLE, a private service honoring Conrad is scheduled for March 1, which would have been the actor's 85th birthday. He is survived by 18 grandchildren and eight children.
https://comicbook.com/irl/2020/02/09/robert-conrad-wild-wild-west-star-dies-at-84/
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VETERAN actor Orson Bean has died aged 91 after being struck by a car while crossing the street in Los Angeles.
The Desperate Housewives star, who also appeared in Being John Malkovich, is believed to have died at the scene on Friday night.
According to TMZ, the actor was allegedly jaywalking in the beach side community of Venice when he was clipped by one vehicle and then struck by another.
Both vehicles are reported to have remained on the scene and TMZ claims police are investigating to see if any charges will be laid.
Los Angeles Police Department Capt. Brian Wendling told ABC News: "The car coming westbound did not see him and clipped him and he went down.
"A second vehicle was coming up, was distracted by people trying to slow him down and then looked up and then a second traffic collision occurred and that one was fatal."
Orson is survived by his wife of 27 years Alley Mills, and their four children - Susannah, Ezekiel, Michele and Max.
Orson played Roy Bender in the hit series Desperate Housewives from 2009-2012.
He began his career in the 1950s with parts in shows such as Broadway Television Theatre and Goodyear Playhouse.
He also appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson and was a frequent contestant on To Tell The Truth and Match Game.
Orson recently appeared in the Denzel Washington film The Equalizer 2, as well as Netflix series Grace and Frankie.
The actor also made guest appearances in Murder She Wrote, Alley McBeal and Will & Grace.
https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/10921164/desperate-housewives-actor-orson-bean-dies-aged-91-after-being-struck-by-a-car/
"In the parlance of the twentieth century, this is an oddball. His name is James B. W. Bevis, and his tastes lean toward stuffed animals, zither music, professional football, Charles Dickens, moose heads, carnivals, dogs, children, and young ladies. Mr. Bevis is accident prone, a little vague, a little discombobulated, with a life that possesses all the security of a floating crap game. But this can be said of our Mr. Bevis: without him, without his warmth, without his kindness, the world would be a considerably poorer place, albeit perhaps a little saner...Should it not be obvious by now, James B. W. Bevis is a fixture in his own private, optimistic, hopeful little world, a world which has long ceased being surprised by him. James B. W. Bevis, on whom Dame Fortune will shortly turn her back, but not before she gives him a paste in the mouth. Mr. James B. W. Bevis, just one block away from The Twilight Zone."
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004730/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0
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Nanny McPhee Star Raphael Coleman Dies At 25
Raphaël Coleman, a former child actor best known for his role in Nanny McPhee, has died at age 25. Coleman passed away, his mother confirmed on Twitter. Born in September 1994, Coleman won the role of Eric in Nanny McPhee when he was just 10 years old. He would go on to star in a few more movies in the following years, but had been largely out of the film business since 2009. He continued to do advertising work, and in 2017 he wrote, directed, and edited a music video, according to his IMDb biography. British newspapers are reporting that he collapsed unexpectedly during a run.
Coleman attended the University of Manchester in 2013, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree for Zoology. He would go on to spend the rest of his life working in conservation, with his mother sharing a statement of purpose he had written for Extinction Rebellion along with her remembrance of her late son.
"Rest in peace my beloved son Raphael Coleman, aka Iggy Fox," his mother -- writer Liz Jensen -- shared on Twitter Friday. "He died doing what he loved, working for the noblest cause of all. His family could not be prouder. Let’s celebrate all he achieved in his short life and cherish his legacy."
The environmental group to which Coleman dedicated his life is not an uncontroversial one, and as "Iggy Fox," he was one of their earliest and most vocal supporters. Coleman reportedly organized social media and other messaging for the group.
After his 2005 debut in Nanny McPhee, Coleman would have a big year in 2009, appearing in It’s Alive, The Fourth Kind, and Edward’s Turmoil. He went on to win the award for best young actor at the British Independent Film Festival in 2010.
In Nanny McPhee, which also starred Emma Thompson, Colin Firth, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, and Angela Lansbury, Widower Cedric Brown (Firth) hires Nanny McPhee (Thompson) to care for his seven rambunctious children, who have chased away all previous nannies. Taunted by Simon (Sangster) and his siblings, Nanny McPhee uses mystical powers to instill discipline. And when the children's great-aunt and benefactor, Lady Adelaide Stitch (Lansbury), threatens to separate the kids, the family pulls together under the guidance of Nanny McPhee. A box office success, the film eventually got a sequel -- but it was five years later and had none of the same kids in it.
Our thoughts go out to Coleman's family and friends.
https://comicbook.com/movies/2020/02/10/nanny-mcphee-star-raphael-coleman-dies-at-25/?fbclid=IwAR19lrBuSPvD6x5EnzEObdTMhn6WUwgX3D1kOBcb-mKBe8-wzyp_QAg7g_8
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Nanny McPhee Star Raphael Coleman Dies At 25
Raphaël Coleman, a former child actor best known for his role in Nanny McPhee, has died at age 25. Coleman passed away, his mother confirmed on Twitter. Born in September 1994, Coleman won the role of Eric in Nanny McPhee when he was just 10 years old. He would go on to star in a few more movies in the following years, but had been largely out of the film business since 2009. He continued to do advertising work, and in 2017 he wrote, directed, and edited a music video, according to his IMDb biography. British newspapers are reporting that he collapsed unexpectedly during a run.
Coleman attended the University of Manchester in 2013, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree for Zoology. He would go on to spend the rest of his life working in conservation, with his mother sharing a statement of purpose he had written for Extinction Rebellion along with her remembrance of her late son.
"Rest in peace my beloved son Raphael Coleman, aka Iggy Fox," his mother -- writer Liz Jensen -- shared on Twitter Friday. "He died doing what he loved, working for the noblest cause of all. His family could not be prouder. Let’s celebrate all he achieved in his short life and cherish his legacy."
The environmental group to which Coleman dedicated his life is not an uncontroversial one, and as "Iggy Fox," he was one of their earliest and most vocal supporters. Coleman reportedly organized social media and other messaging for the group.
After his 2005 debut in Nanny McPhee, Coleman would have a big year in 2009, appearing in It’s Alive, The Fourth Kind, and Edward’s Turmoil. He went on to win the award for best young actor at the British Independent Film Festival in 2010.
In Nanny McPhee, which also starred Emma Thompson, Colin Firth, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, and Angela Lansbury, Widower Cedric Brown (Firth) hires Nanny McPhee (Thompson) to care for his seven rambunctious children, who have chased away all previous nannies. Taunted by Simon (Sangster) and his siblings, Nanny McPhee uses mystical powers to instill discipline. And when the children's great-aunt and benefactor, Lady Adelaide Stitch (Lansbury), threatens to separate the kids, the family pulls together under the guidance of Nanny McPhee. A box office success, the film eventually got a sequel -- but it was five years later and had none of the same kids in it.
Our thoughts go out to Coleman's family and friends.
https://comicbook.com/movies/2020/02/10/nanny-mcphee-star-raphael-coleman-dies-at-25/?fbclid=IwAR19lrBuSPvD6x5EnzEObdTMhn6WUwgX3D1kOBcb-mKBe8-wzyp_QAg7g_8
"He died doing what he loved, working for the noblest cause of all.
fuck does that mean?
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Paula Kelly Dies: ‘Night Court’, ‘Women Of Brewster Place’ Actress Was 77
Paula Kelly, an actress who earned Emmy nominations for roles on NBC’s 1980s sitcom Night Court and the 1989 ABC miniseries The Women of Brewster Place, died Saturday, February 8, in Whittier, CA, from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. She was 77.
Her death was announced by her family and Los Angeles’ Ebony Repertory Theatre.
Kelly, who was also a dancer, choreographer and singer, had her breakthrough role of Helene in Bob Fosse’s 1969 film Sweet Charity, sharing the screen with star Shirley MacLaine and Chita Rivera in such musical numbers as “There’s Gotta Be Something Better Than This” and the showstopper “Hey, Big Spender.” She’d already played the role in a West End stage production.
Other film credits include The Andromeda Strain (1971), Uptown Saturday Night (1974) and Once Upon a Time When We Were Colored (1995).
Kelly appeared in numerous TV series from the 1970s through the ’90s, including Sanford & Son, Medical Center, The Streets of San Francisco, Police Woman and The Richard Pryor Show. In one memorable performance, she played an arrogant doctor called upon to treat the young Janet Jackson’s character in a 1979 episode of CBS’ Good Times.
In 1984, she earned an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her performance as Night Court‘s public defender Liz Williams.
Her second supporting actress Emmy nomination came in in 1989, when she played the lesbian Theresa in the two-night miniseries The Women of Brewster Place, produced by Oprah Winfrey’s Harpo Productions.
Other television credits include a mid-’80s run on daytime’s Santa Barbara and co-choreographing, with Michael Kidd, BBC’s 1976 presentation of Peter Pan.
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On stage, Kelly appeared in Don’t Bother Me, I Can’t Cope at the Mark Taper Forum (for which she won a Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle best supporting actress award), the West Coast premiere of Sophisticated Ladies opposite Gregory Hines at the Shubert Theatre and Stevie Wants to Play the Blues directed by Simon Callow at L.A.T.C.
Kelly came out of retirement in 2009 to join the cast of Ebony Repertory Theatre’s production of Crowns by Regina Taylor at L.A.’s Nate Holden Performing Arts Center; the production later moved to Pasadena Playhouse.
“Her unassuming leadership was marked by compassion, elegance and grace,” said Ebony Repertory Theatre producing artistic director Wren T. Brown. “She was a rare and gifted artist, whom we will cherish forever.”
Kelly’s dance credits include solos for Martha Graham, Donald MacKayle and Alvin Ailey. Raised in New York City’s Harlem neighborhood, Kelly attended the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art before graduating from Julliard School of Music, where she studied under Graham.
Kelly is is survived by her aunt Pearl Mackey of Jacksonville, Florida; longtime companion George Parkington; niece Dina McCarthy and nephew Lehman Brockett.
A celebration of Kelly’s life will be held in Los Angeles at the Nate Holden Performing Arts Center. Details will be announced at a later date.
https://deadline.com/2020/02/paula-kelly-dead-obituary-night-court-women-of-brewster-place-actress-1202857661/
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GoFundMe Raising Money for Family of Marvel Stuntman Who Died at 54
Marvel Studios stuntman Brian “Sonny” Nickels died in January at the age of 54, and now a GoFundMe page is raising money to help support Nickels’ family following his loss. Nickels from sudden cardiac arrest while at his home in West London. He’s survived by his wife, Simone, and his two children, seven-year-old Sienna and 3-year-old Rocco. The GoFundMe, launched by David Garrick, has raised £18,095 of its £500,000. “Our great beautiful kind wonderful Brian Sonny Nickels tragically, suddenly and unexpectedly passed away due to cardiac arrest. Leaving his 33 year old wife, 7 year old daughter, and 3 year old son,” Garrick writes on the GoFundMe page. Due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances his young widow Simone and their two young children are left with a substantial mortgage on their house which won’t be paid off. Simone solely worked for Brian for the past 11 years, and is struggling to work at the minute as she has a 7 year old and 3 years old to look after.
“Nothing financially was put into place or implemented as Brian's death was not expected or anticipated. Brian would be the first person to help any of us in need. Simone & Sienna watched and heard Brian graphically passing away, young Rocco is extremely confused and there is no counselling available as he is so young. Simone’s focus needs to be on their precious babies and getting them through this horrific and traumatic time. Their whole world has been turned upside down with the loss of a husband and father, please let’s all work together and help take all the financial pressure off her for some time, and raise as much money as we possibly can for Brian's wife and two young babies to completely take away any financial worries or burdens they may be facing. Let the kindest, love and great legacy of wonderful Brian Nickels live on through all of us.”
Nickels is a former boxer who fulfilled his dream of becoming a stuntman when he switched careers at age 25. His work for Marvel Studios included appearances in Avengers: Age of Ultron, Thor: The Dark World, Captain America: The First Avenger, and Guardians of the Galaxy.
Outside of the Marvel cinematic universe, Nickels’ film work included appearances in the James Bond films Skyfall and Spectre, Jason Bourne, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, Hobbs & Shaw, Kingsman: The Golden Circle and both parts of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. He also worked in television, appearing in Life on Mars, Band of Brothers, Top Boy, Peaky Blinders, Killing Eve and Game of Thrones.
https://comicbook.com/marvel/2020/02/11/marvel-stuntman-brian-nickels-death-gofundme/?fbclid=IwAR21f1zO3t3LSdnCPaXZJdSyTBc_NoVe9rDYWAv525ZV-APXiPfp7g0XPHs
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Coach
ronnie coleman
king kamali
calum vonmoger
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"He died doing what he loved, working for the noblest cause of all.
fuck does that mean?
Feel good bullshit.
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Paula Kelly Dies: ‘Night Court’, ‘Women Of Brewster Place’ Actress Was 77
Another Night Court star passes away...
I'm always curious as to how someone like Harry Anderson, born the same year as John Goodman, can pass away before him, despite none of the history of obesity. Especially given that Goodman has admitted to a history of cocaine use, and a 30-year history of alcohol, only quitting in 2007 when he weighed 385-lb. Genetics are an interesting thing.
Goodman will be 68 in June. My mom thinks he can make it to 75-80. That would be crazy to me if it happens. We're talking about a man who spent decades close to 400-lb, if not over 400-lb.
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Another Night Court star passes away...
I'm always curious as to how someone like Harry Anderson, born the same year as John Goodman, can pass away before him, despite none of the history of obesity. Especially given that Goodman has admitted to a history of cocaine use, and a 30-year history of alcohol, only quitting in 2007 when he weighed 385-lb. Genetics are an interesting thing.
Goodman will be 68 in June. My mom thinks he can make it to 75-80. That would be crazy to me if it happens. We're talking about a man who spent decades close to 400-lb, if not over 400-lb.
Does John Goodman make your mom moist?
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Does John Goodman make your mom moist?
I don't think so, but I doubt she'd ever admit to such a thing even if it was true.
Regarding your question though...check out the blurb here starting at 3:22...is it just me, or is she suggesting there is nothing Goodman's wife would find attractive about him?:
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Julian Assange.
Yea. Tortured and starved to death
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Sex and the City actor Lynn Cohen died Friday, her representative confirmed to BuzzFeed News. She was 86.
Cohen was widely known for her role in Sex and the City, the hit HBO series-turned-movie-franchise, as Magda, a Ukrainian housekeeper and nanny for Miranda Hobbes (played by Cynthia Nixon) and her family.
She also played Mags in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire film, and appeared in Across the Universe, as well as TV shows Law & Order and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.
With a career that spanned decades, Cohen's acting credits also included several roles on Broadway in the '90s, in productions of Ivanov and Orpheus Descending.
Cohen was born in Kansas City, Missouri in 1933, and is survived by her husband, Ronald, who she was married to since 1964.
https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/olivianiland/sex-and-the-city-actor-lynn-cohen-dead-at-86?utm_source=dynamic&utm_campaign=bffbbuzzfeed&ref=bffbbuzzfeed&fbclid=IwAR3ScEEZtHF5fxiUZafpEvAGDB_t7QxESMwVRfjHZ7kXGwcOdQxhjrnJ83A
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Disney's Queen of Katwe Actress Nikita Pearl Waligwa Dies at 15
Nakita Pearl Waligwa, the Ugandan actress who starred in the 2016 Disney movie Queen of Katwe, has died. The 15-year-old had been diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2016. Her family sought treatment in India. She recovered in 2017, but the tumor returned in 2019. In Queen of Katwe, based on the true story of Phiona Mutesi, she played Gloria, the friend of a chess prodigy living in a Ugandan slum whose skill elevated her to compete on an international stage. In the film, Mutesi's mentor, charity worker Robert Katende, is played by British actor David Oyelowo and her mother was played by Lupita Nyong'o.
https://comicbook.com/movies/2020/02/16/disney-queen-of-katwe-nikita-pearl-waligwa-dead-15/
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Giorgos Kapetanakis
He passed away today - as we are informed and we have been cross-crossed from his circle - an iconic figure of Greek bodybuilding, Giorgos Kapetanakis.
Champion of the 1980 and 1990, with multifaceted action and always active in the iron sport.
President of map (Panhellenic Association of physical physique athletes) created by athletes in 1989 with rich action, Vice-President of wabba international, President of the jury, columnist in magazines such as musclemag, owner of Adonis Gym and food supplements store, athletes coach , race presenter, are the pieces that complete the puzzle of the great George Kapetánakē with a valuable offer from the many posts he has passed.
But for those who knew him best and knew the man George, romantic, dreamer with special sensitivities for life but also the sport that highlighted him and he represented him.
As of today, Greek bodybuilding is more "poor".
God rest him, good strength to his family.
" I wrote songs about friends who of all kinds of reflections in the áxaphnous were lost like the survivors.
But for those who by our side continue, I am still looking for the rhythms they will deserve."
Best Regards, goodbye George Kapetanakis.
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https://www.facebook.com/george.kapetanakis.35?__tn__=K-R-R&eid=ARC-Xen29x-SJpNJDQMg5DMP-QllWb-2cTEE1RBYS3Wye-NH-r3kk2m2sAiov74l0FcbXh8dtuTpCl5U
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Lord of the Rings Artist Barbara Remington Dies at 90
Barbara Remington, a prolific illustrator and designer whose work included iconic covers of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, has reportedly passed away at the age of 90. Remington is best known for illustrating Ballantine Books' paperback editions of Tolkien's fantasy novels, which began to be published in 1965 and quickly gained a cult status amongst readers. According to The New York Times, Remington died on January 23rd in Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, with her longtime friend John Bromberg citing breast cancer as the cause of death.
As Remington revealed in an interview with Andwerve, her work on the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit covers came about on a very tight deadline.
"Ballantine was in a hurry to get these books out right away,” Remington revealed. “When they commissioned me to do the artwork, I didn’t have the chance to see either book, though I tried to get a copy through my friends. So I didn’t know what they were about. I tried finding people that had read them, but the books were not readily available in the states, and so I had sketchy information at best.”
“When Tolkien saw the fruit tree, he asked, ‘What are pumpkins doing in a tree?’ Of course they weren’t pumpkins, but he wasn’t sure what they were,” Remington added. “He was especially perplexed about the lion on the cover because there are no lions in the story. He requested that Ballantine remove the lions from the cover, so they painted them over for later books.”
While Remington might not have read Tolkien's body of work before designing the iconic covers, she had since grown to become a fan of his work.
"After reading his work, I was in awe of Tolkien,” Remington revealed. “I knew there was something special about him. If I read ‘The Lord of the Rings’ first, I don’t think I could have drawn the cover art.”
Remington was born on June 23, 1929 in St. Paul, Minnesota, to an artist father and a political activist mother. She began serving as a freelance illustrator and designer in the 1950s, with a career that also included work in Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine, and issues of the iconic children's magazine Highlights.
After divorcing her first husband, Remington became heavily involved in New York's beatnik subculture. She became known in the community for her homemade crafts and supplies shop, which she opened with her second husband in the late 1960s. She also developed a reputation for welcoming anyone to stay at her East Village loft, and for creating sketches of performers at the Max's Kansas City nightclub. Decades later, Remington moved to Thompson, Pennsylvania. She is not survived by any immediate family members.
https://comicbook.com/comics/2020/02/16/the-lord-of-the-rings-barbara-remington-artist-hobbit/?fbclid=IwAR2W3XT6Wed5-YRywrE-wt0U4Z_DIzap2_-OaVoBTD_632Z_NgMMSIpEWf8
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Drew Carey's Ex-Fiancee Amie Harwick Murdered in Hollywood Hills
Drew Carey's ex-fiancee, Dr. Amie Harwick, has been murdered after cops say an ex-boyfriend attacked her and caused her to fall from a third-story balcony.
Law enforcement sources say they got a call early Saturday morning of a woman screaming in a Hollywood Hills neighborhood. Cops were met in the street by Harwick's roommate, who said she was being assaulted inside her home.
We're told once officers attempted to get inside Harwick's home, they found her unresponsive underneath a third-story balcony, with injuries consistent with a fall. Harwick was taken to a hospital where she later died from her injuries.
Cops say evidence suggested there was forced entry and a struggle inside Harwick's home before she was discovered. Investigators located surveillance footage in the neighborhood and determined the suspect was a white male dressed in black.
Detectives learned Harwick had recently expressed concerns about an ex-boyfriend -- who she once had a restraining order against -- causing her harm. Cops say the restraining order ended just two weeks ago and Harwick had recently seen the ex.
Cops arrested the ex, Gareth Pursehouse, Saturday afternoon and booked him for murder.
Drew and Harwick started dating in 2017 and announced their engagement in early 2018. However, they split less than a year later.
https://www.tmz.com/2020/02/16/drew-carey-ex-fiancee-murdered-amie-harwick/?fbclid=IwAR0bhoqi4clDKbNOW07U2Xl9xTX7YjdfRGsZPLOpNYh1-4sY7H72IvDGqWI
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Recess Voice Actor Jason Davis Dies at 35
Jason Davis, the beloved voice actor behind Mikey Blumberg on Disney's Recess, has died. Davis' family announced the news Sunday night in a statement obtained by Variety. He was 35. Along with lending his voice to the 90s cartoon hit — which is streaming in its entirety on Disney+ — Davis appeared in Rush Hour, Beverly Hills Ninja, and Mafia! The actor had recently formed Cure Addiction Now, a non-profit organization formed to help fund research into those suffering from substance abuse.
“I am so heartbroken to share the saddest news of my life that my son Jason Davis passed away this morning in Los Angeles," the Davis family statement reads. "Jason had a true heart of gold with such a zest for life. He was such a caring soul to everybody who ever knew him. He loved his friends and his family above all else. We ask for privacy as we take time to grieve this most devastating loss."
Davis also appeared in a handful of Recess spinoff movies including School's Out, Taking the Fifth Grade, and All Growed Down. The character eventually crossed over with Lilo & Stitch on the Disney franchise's Disney Channel series. In total, Davis voiced Mikey Blumberg in over 120 episodes and three feature films.
His first major credit came as a recurring character on Roseanne, appearing in three episodes. Davis' paternal grandparents, Marvin and Barbara Davis, purchased 20th Century Fox in 1981 before selling it three years later to Rupert Murdoch.
According to Variety, Davis had been working on a series The Two Jasons prior to his death.
https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/2020/02/17/recess-actor-jason-david-dead-35/?fbclid=IwAR1asJL3rA8MNlvy-wH2hfWKLO0opsHz-YHDtKZDyw7OEFngumykik9i4Ao
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Paul English, Longtime Drummer For Willie Nelson, Dies
Paul English, the longtime drummer for Willie Nelson, died at the age of 87 on Tuesday (Feb. 11). Nelson’s publicist confirmed the news of English’s passing to Billboard.
A beloved member of Nelson’s road family since the ’60s, English first played a show with the country legend in 1955 before becoming his full-time drummer in 1966. He played with Nelson up until his death last night. Later in life, English and his younger brother, Billy, shared percussion duties.
According to Austin 360, the drummer died following a recent battle with pneumonia. He was surrounded by friends at family at a hospital near his home in Dallas according to Nelson’s daughter, Amy.
English, a Vernon, Texas native, served as part of the inspiration behind Nelson’s 1971 road song “Me & Paul” featured on Yesterday’s Wine. The nearly four-minute track includes Nelson lamenting of their troubled travels in Nashville, being “almost busted in Laredo, but for reasons that I’d rather not disclose,” and a Milwaukee airport not allowing them on the plane. “They said we looked suspicious/ But I believe they like to pick on me and Paul,” Nelson sings on the song.
In addition to his role as a drummer, English sometimes served as Nelson’s bodyguard. The late drummer was known for his checkered past and has credited Nelson for saving his life. “If I hadn’t gone with Willie, I would be in the penitentiary or dead,” English told Rolling Stone in 2014. “I was running girls and playing music at the same time.”
No funeral arrangements have been announced.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/music/celebrity/paul-english-longtime-drummer-for-willie-nelson-dies/ar-BBZWiFn?ocid=spartandhp&pfr=1
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Golf Legend Mickey Wright Dead At 85 After Heart Attack
Mickey Wright -- one of the greatest females golfers EVER -- has died after suffering a heart attack ... her attorney said on Monday. She was 85 years old.
Sonia Pawluc, Wright's lawyer, told the Associated Press that Mickey had been battling health issues after she was hospitalized in Florida this past month following a bad fall.
"One of the best to ever play the game, she will be greatly missed," The World Golf Hall of Fame said in a statement Monday. "#RIPMickey"
Wright is a legend on the golf course ... she famously won 82 events on the LPGA Tour and also recorded 13 major championship wins.
In fact, her swing was so buttery smooth ... Ben Hogan called it the best he had EVER seen.
She joined the LPGA Tour in 1955 ... before retiring from playing full-time in 1969.
She died just 3 days after her 85th birthday.
#RIP
https://www.tmz.com/2020/02/17/mickey-wright-golf-heart-attack-dead-at-85/?fbclid=IwAR1XBrUZxCmXNvkJVsnGk9aSWUeucINep8SJqQzOYXU1vwbMjvbifN1cTn0
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'M*A*S*H' Star Kellye Nakahara Dead at 72
Kellye Nakahara, who played Lieutenant Nurse Kellye on "M*A*S*H," has died ... TMZ has learned.
Kellye died Sunday after a short battle with cancer. Her family was with her when she died at the family home in Pasadena ... this according to a family member. We're told she went peacefully.
Kellye, who was born on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, actually moved to San Francisco as a young adult not to pursue acting but rather a career in art.
She was on "M*A*S*H" for the entire run of the show. In case you didn't know ... "M*A*S*H" was considered one of the best shows ever produced on TV. It still lives in reruns and syndication.
She also appeared in the films, "Clue" in 1985 and "Black Day Blue Night."
She married David Wallett in 1968 and they had 2 kids. She also has 2 grandchildren.
Kellye was an accomplished artist who was awesome with watercolors. She loved making Xmas ornaments and one even hung in the White House. She and her husband were active supporters of the Ronald McDonald House.
Kellye was 72.
RIP
https://www.tmz.com/2020/02/17/kellye-nakahara-mash-dead-dies-nurse/?fbclid=IwAR2S50I4ZL8ygfXWezn0mTPGlqBBJaCkxL8Rqa3C5-H_K23qcoTIFRb3iMY
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Charles Portis, 'True Grit' Novelist, Dies at 86
Charles Portis, the author whose 1968 novel "True Grit" inspired two beloved big-screen Westerns, died Monday at the age of 86.
The Arkansas native had struggled with failing health for several years, according to his brother, Jonathan, who confirmed the death to the Arkansas Times.
His biggest success was the 1968 novel "True Grit," the story of a young farm girl who hires a drunken lawman to catch the outlaw who murdered her father. They go on a quest along with a Texas Ranger to track down the villain, and on that adventure, the strength of their "grit" is tested.
The novel inspired Henry Hathaway's 1969 film, which earned John Wayne the Oscar for Best Actor. The Coen brothers' 2010 adaptation, starring Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon, and Hailee Steinfeld, earned 10 Oscar nominations — but went home empty-handed that year.
Portis' other work includes comic fiction like "Norwood," "The Dog of the South," "Masters of Atlantis," and "Gringos," as well as a collection of his shorter works called "Escape Velocity."
Portis was born in 1933 in El Dorado, Arkansas, to Samuel Palmer Portis and Alice Waddell Portis. He served in the Marines during the Korean War before going on to study journalism at the University of Arkansas.
He was a newspaper reporter before going on to write fiction, having written for Fayetteville's Northwest Arkansas Times, Memphis' Commercial Appeal, the Arkansas Gazette, and Newsweek. He went on to become the London bureau chief of the New York Herald-Tribune, according to an obituary his family prepared for the Ruebel Funeral Home which was obtained by to the Arkansas Times.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/Entertainment/books/charles-portis-true-grit-novelist-dies-at-86/ar-BB1069qK?ocid=spartandhp&pfr=1
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Ann E. Todd, golden age child star of Intermezzo and more, dies at 88
Todd’s family announced the news on Sunday. She died from complications of dementia on Feb. 7. As a child, Todd starred in nearly 40 films, appearing opposite Hollywood greats like Ingrid Bergman, Bette Davis, Ronald Reagan, Basil Rathbone, Maureen O’Hara, and Edward G. Robinson.
Her most recognizable role came in Bergman’s screen debut, 1939’s Intermezzo, as a young pianist and the daughter of Leslie Howard’s Holger Brandt, a married violinist falling for Bergman’s accompanist. Todd also notably portrayed Charles Boyer’s child in 1940’s All This, and Heaven Too, where Bette Davis acted as her governess. She played a younger version of Linda Darnell in Blood and Sand, as well as one of Jeanette MacDonald’s daughters alongside Elinor Donahue and Jane Powell in 1948’s Three Daring Daughters.
Some of Todd’s other notable films include Tower of London with Basil Rathbone, Destry Rides Again with Marlene Dietrich, Dr. Ehrlich’s Magic Bullet with Edward G. Robinson, Kings Row with Ronald Reagan, and How Green Was My Valley with Maureen O’Hara.
Her final screen role was as one of two daughters on early ABC sitcom The Stu Erwin Show, which ran from 1950-1953.
Todd was born Ann Phillips on Aug. 26, 1931. She made her film debut in 1938’s Zaza starring Claudette Colbert, but after her success as a young actress, she left Hollywood entirely and moved to Berkeley, Calif., where she eventually obtained a Master’s in library science in 1959 and an MA in 1960.
She went on to work as a reference librarian at U.C. Berkeley from 1960-61 and then again from 1970-90. In 1951, she married Robert David Basart, a music professor and contemporary music composer she met in Berkeley. They were happily married until his death in 1993.
In addition to her work as a librarian, Todd founded Fallen Leaf Press in 1974, a small press dedicated to music reference books and scores. They published 70 works before she closed the business in 2000. In 1993, the Music Library Association honored Todd with a lifetime achievement citation.
She is survived by her daughter Kathryn, son Nathaniel, and three grandchildren.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/movies/celebrity/ann-e-todd-golden-age-child-star-of-intermezzo-and-more-dies-at-88/ar-BB1062IZ?ocid=spartandhp&pfr=1
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Demtards memory banks - RIP 2020:
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Trump was right on Iran. Democrats are suffering from mass amnesia.
The commander in chief took out the world’s most notorious terrorist, one with plenty of American blood on his hands.
Trump is the good guy here.
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Trump was right on Iran. Democrats are suffering from mass amnesia.
The commander in chief took out the world’s most notorious terrorist, one with plenty of American blood on his hands. Trump is the good guy here.
Scott JenningsOpinion contributor
I have spent the past 20 or so New Years’ Eves glued to the SyFy channel’s “Twilight Zone” marathon. My wife and I love the writing, the plots and picking out famous actors in their one-off roles for the classic television series.
Maybe I’ll write an episode of my own, complete with a Rod Serling-worthy opening monologue: “The year is 2017. Donald Trump is inaugurated as president of the United States, and mass amnesia has washed over America. Half the country can no longer remember anything that happened before Jan. 20. The former president, Barack Obama, is literally sitting right there. Yet, his own party cannot remember one thing about his eight years …”
Obama memory hole
It is one of the strangest phenomena of the Trump era — the memory-holing of Obama’s executive powers. Democrats continuously act as though they’ve just fallen off the Washington turnip wagon when Trump does anything.
Trump’s illegal immigration policies are draconian! He’s deporting too many, they screamed, forgetting that … Obama deported more. A lot more. And, you know those cages on the southern border? Obama built them, not Trump.
Trump’s defying congressional subpoenas! No president has ever stonewalled Congress, they screamed, forgetting that Obama’s attorney general, Eric Holder, was held in contempt of Congress for … defying subpoenas related to the "Fast and Furious" gun operation scandal. There were at least eight other times when Obama’s administration defied congressional oversight, even preventing people from testifying (sound familiar?).
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When Trump announced his “America First” policy during his inaugural, Democrats apparently took it as literally as one can.
Now, they howl over Trump’s latest outrage: The airstrike that killed Iranian terrorist Qasem Soleimani, the general who was in Iraq fomenting attacks against the U.S. Embassy and, evidently, plotting future hits on American targets.
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Washington Democrats whined about Trump authorizing a drone strike without their notification or consent. This, after Obama authorized at least 2,800 drone strikes in Iraq and Syria without congressional approval.
Obama's drone strikes
“When Obama accepted the Nobel Peace Prize in December 2009, he had authorized more drone strikes than George W. Bush had approved during his entire presidency. By his third year in office, Obama had approved the killings of twice as many suspected terrorists as had ever been imprisoned (at) Guantanamo Bay,” Newsweek reported.
Obama practically invented modern push-button warfare, for goodness’ sake! Eventually, the American people will have to choose between partisan disingenuousness or rank stupidity to explain Democratic reaction to Trump’s perfectly precedented decisions.
On Iran, Trump made a bold choice and sent a strong message that we aren’t going to take the regime’s provocations and hostility anymore. Obama sent them pallets of cash. Trump sent an MQ-9 Reaper.
Anyone who knows how this will all shake out is lying. They don’t. But the commander in chief took out the world’s most notorious terrorist, one with plenty of American blood on his hands. Trump is the good guy here, not the terrorist.
Yet, Democrats couldn’t wait to pounce. How many statements included perfunctory “yeah, Soleimani was a bad guy, but … ” construction before hammering Trump?
Here’s a pro tip: If your statement has a “but” in the middle (I’m looking at you, Elizabeth Warren), just eliminate the throat-clearing, political pablum that came before it and say what you really mean. We get it: Iranian Guy Bad, Orange Man Worse.
This attitude will cost Democrats in the upcoming election. Not just on foreign policy, but across the board (they speak of the economy as though we are in another Great Depression). They just can’t give Trump an inch no matter how safe or prosperous the world is, thanks at least in part to the president’s decisions.
It hasn’t always been this way. After the death of Osama bin Laden, Republicans praised Obama’s decision to get him.
“Former Vice President Dick Cheney declared, ‘The administration clearly deserves credit for the success of the operation.’ New York’s former mayor, Rudolph W. Giuliani, said, ‘I admire the courage of the president.’ And Donald J. Trump declared, ‘I want to personally congratulate President Obama,’ ” according to The New York Times.
But no such allowance is given to President Trump when he kills a terrorist. As commentator Guy Benson tweeted, “The U.S. auto industry is alive, and (Abu Bakr) Baghdadi/Soleimani are dead,” referencing the Islamic State leader Trump had killed a few months ago and recalling Obama’s reelection slogan.
Or, as Rod Serling might say, “Democrats will soon wake up from their amnesia to an old lesson: Past is prologue. And it’s a Shakespearean seminar most acutely taken … in The Twilight Zo
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'Boyz n the Hood,' '90210' Actress Esther Scott Dead at 66
Veteran character actress Esther Scott -- who's been in countless movies and shows over the years -- has died.
A member of Esther's family tells TMZ ... Esther suffered an apparent heart attack last Tuesday at her Santa Monica home, and was later found unconscious and taken to a hospital. We're told she remained hospitalized for a few more days before eventually passing on Friday.
She was surrounded by family and loved ones at the time she died.
Esther had a massive resume, having appeared in at least 73 films and shows dating back to the '80s. She's perhaps most well known for her role as Bridget, one of Nat Turner's relatives, in 2016's 'Birth of a Nation.' Esther's been in several other projects, however.
She's also been the voice Shodu in the 'Star Wars' animated spin-off, 'Ewoks' -- and had a memorably hilarious scene in 'Boyz n the Hood.' She played the grandmother of a girl who hooked up with Tre, Cuba Gooding Jr.'s character.
Her resume is crazy impressive, with roles on "Encino Man," "Beverly Hills, 90210," "Full House," "The Wayans Bros.," "Martin," "Nash Bridges," "Melrose Place," "ER" and "The King of Queens" ... just to name a few.
Esther was 66. RIP
https://www.tmz.com/2020/02/18/boyz-in-the-hood-90210-actress-esther-scott-dead-dies/?fbclid=IwAR0aTRLS4ya94HXpuqyPl6bgwz3ap7YdzGrPwzphrUYOmfZfXe5bZnK5KzI&fbclid=IwAR1lRCGAKRwjs6lq5o-FPQ36Ya-DUaXlm93hZVNeuMdaWT4aONsgHVI48hw&fbclid=IwAR0UjRLHavUPO_x6EDfa9r4_qtXqjeL8jYkAcTuAx4Sgm2PQanJfvZDv3rI
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'Good Times' Star Ja'net DuBois Dead at 74
Ja'net Dubois -- one of the main characters on "Good Times" -- was found dead Tuesday ... TMZ has learned.
Ja'net played the Evans family's sassy neighbor Willona Woods on the classic '70s TV series. Her family tells us ... Ja'net died unexpectedly in her sleep overnight at her home in Glendale, CA.
It's unclear who discovered her body Tuesday morning. We're told Ja'net hadn't complained of any specific ailments recently, and appeared to be in good health to those around her. She even attended a fan event in Hollywood a couple weeks ago.
Ja'net might be most famous for "Good Times," but she also composed and sang the theme song, "Movin' On Up," for "The Jeffersons" -- so, she should also be remembered for her voice.
She appeared in tons of movies over the years, including "I'm Gonna Git You Sucka", "Tropic Thunder" and "Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle."
Ja'net's acting career began on Broadway, where she was cast in a number of plays including "Golden Boy" with Sammy Davis Jr. and Louis Gossett Jr. -- plus "A Raisin In The Sun."
She also won two Emmy awards for her voice-over work on "The PJs."
Ja'net is survived by her 3 children.
She was 74. RIP
https://www.tmz.com/2020/02/18/good-times-willona-janet-dubois-dead-dies-74/?fbclid=IwAR3HhoxEnWh7s6PbZsSzSHR5ty36u6nhX__qL8xUwOrkH4AdbcKPBev7_z0
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Rapper Pop Smoke Dead, Shot and Killed in Home Invasion By 4 Masked Gunmen
Pop Smoke, an up-and-coming rapper, was shot and killed Wednesday morning in what appears to be a home invasion robbery ... TMZ has learned.
The rapper was at a home in the Hollywood Hills at around 4:30 AM when 2 men wearing hoodies and masks broke into a house ... this according to law enforcement sources. We're told the 2 men fired multiple shots, striking and critically wounding Pop Smoke. The men were seen fleeing on foot.
Pop Smoke was rushed by ambulance to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in West Hollywood where he was pronounced dead.
The suspects have not been caught and as far as we know they have not been identified. It's unclear if Pop Smoke knew the shooters. One man was placed in handcuffs but cops determined he was not involved and was released.
Pop Smoke released an album back in July and one of the songs, "Welcome to the Party," blew up ... it was considered by many the song of the summer. Nicki Minaj did a remix of the song a few months later. He also did a song, "Gatti," with Travis Scott.
We got Pop Smoke out at LAX back in July, and he told us about a hoop dream that came true.
Pop Smoke was 20.
RIP
9:41 AM PT -- Sources familiar with the surveillance video tell TMZ ... the video shows at least 4 masked men with hoodies making their way into the house just 10 minutes after people inside the house deadbolted the front doors shut. We're told they did not turn the house alarm on, which made it easier for the home invaders to get inside.
And, there's this ... Pop Smoke posted the address of the home earlier in the day. He was showing off gift bags he had received and one had the home's address. As for why he was getting gift bags ... his mix tape hit #7 on the Billboard 200 chart Tuesday.
8:03 AM PT -- Just hours before he was gunned down, Pop Smoke mugged with a pal in a car -- the friend holding a fortune in bills -- in the driveway of the home where he was shot.
7:32 AM PT -- Law enforcement sources tell us there was a party or gathering at the house prior to the shooting. It's unclear what motive the shooters had in showing up at the house.
7:08 AM PT -- Nicki Minaj just posted a message about his death ... "The Bible tells us that jealousy is as cruel as the grave. Unbelievable. Rest in Peace, Pop."
6:56 AM PT -- The home is owned by 'RHOBH' star Teddi Mellencamp and her husband, Edwin Arroyave, who owns several homes in Los Angeles. It's possible Pop Smoke was renting the property.
https://www.tmz.com/2020/02/19/pop-smoke-dead-dies-20-murdered-home-invasion-robbery/?fbclid=IwAR0c6j1WBphH2nDyiWdMvtUuB1rZlfZx2VoobekF39Bko1n7A-K_xS19FrA
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Drew Carey's Ex-Fiancee Amie Harwick Murdered in Hollywood Hills
Drew Carey's ex-fiancee, Dr. Amie Harwick, has been murdered after cops say an ex-boyfriend attacked her and caused her to fall from a third-story balcony.
Law enforcement sources say they got a call early Saturday morning of a woman screaming in a Hollywood Hills neighborhood. Cops were met in the street by Harwick's roommate, who said she was being assaulted inside her home.
We're told once officers attempted to get inside Harwick's home, they found her unresponsive underneath a third-story balcony, with injuries consistent with a fall. Harwick was taken to a hospital where she later died from her injuries.
Cops say evidence suggested there was forced entry and a struggle inside Harwick's home before she was discovered. Investigators located surveillance footage in the neighborhood and determined the suspect was a white male dressed in black.
Detectives learned Harwick had recently expressed concerns about an ex-boyfriend -- who she once had a restraining order against -- causing her harm. Cops say the restraining order ended just two weeks ago and Harwick had recently seen the ex.
Cops arrested the ex, Gareth Pursehouse, Saturday afternoon and booked him for murder.
Drew and Harwick started dating in 2017 and announced their engagement in early 2018. However, they split less than a year later.
https://www.tmz.com/2020/02/16/drew-carey-ex-fiancee-murdered-amie-harwick/?fbclid=IwAR0bhoqi4clDKbNOW07U2Xl9xTX7YjdfRGsZPLOpNYh1-4sY7H72IvDGqWI
Gareth Pursehouse -- the man accused of murdering Drew Carey's ex fiancee, Dr. Amie Hardwick -- has been arrested again and charged with her murder.
Pursehouse was re-arrested Wednesday on a no bail warrant and was charged with one count each of murder and first-degree residential burglary with the special circumstance allegation of lying in wait ... according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney.
Gareth is facing the death penalty or life in prison without the possibility of parole, if convicted. The D.A. says no decision has been made on whether to seek capital punishment.
We broke the story ... Amie was murdered this weekend after cops say Pursehouse attacked her, causing her to fall from a third-story balcony in the Hollywood Hills.
Amie and Gareth dated years ago and as we reported ... Hardwick filed for 2 restraining orders against him in 2011 and 2012, claiming he attacked her multiple times and even threw her out of a vehicle on the side of the freeway.
Pursehouse was initially arrested for murder Saturday afternoon, but he bonded out of jail Tuesday night after being held on a $2 million bail.
Now, Pursehouse is back in custody and the D.A. says on Thursday he will be arraigned.
https://www.tmz.com/2020/02/19/gareth-pursehouse-drew-carey-ex-fiancee-murder-suspect-arrested-charged-death-penalty/?fbclid=IwAR3AkFZMl39rk5qJKtzCWwOYCEFqgaQ4qVahFI_prm-zpvSOZxYDP9Ic3Xc
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Hmmm.....
Isn't this now more of a kind of TMZ obituary thread than a bodybuildin/wrasslin/weightliftin deadpool thread..? ???
I mean, I appreciate the reportage and everything, but where are people supposed to go to predict the premature deaths, overdoses and murder/suicides of those in 'Teh Fitness Industry' (oh brother)..?
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Hair Club for Men Founder Sy Sperling Dead at 78
Sy Sperling -- the founder and president of Hair Club for Men known for his TV commercials in the '80s and '90s -- has died in Florida.
Sperling died in Boca Raton after a lengthy illness ... according to his spokeswoman, Terri Lynn.
Sy's career path began being forged in the late '60s when he was a balding swimming pool salesman in New York City who'd grown tired of wearing toupees.
So, he took $10k in credit card debt to open a Madison Avenue salon and used a hair weaving technique he learned from a stylist to implement a system where a nylon mesh cap was glued to a person's scalp ... allowing their hair to grow through it, then additional matching hair purchased from women was woven into the mesh.
Sounds pretty odd, but business took off ... just not to the point where Sperling wanted it to be. Enter, the TV commercials.
Sy began advertising his hair replacement system on TV and went national in 1982, with spots running 400 times daily on late-night TV. They reportedly cost $12 million a year but generated 10,000 calls a month.
The ads featured before-and-after photos of happy customers, but ended with Sperling himself proclaiming ... "I'm not only the Hair Club president, but I'm also a client." They became a cultural phenomenon almost instantly.
The company's now simply referred to as Hair Club and began offering services for women in 1995. Sy retired in 2000 after selling the company for $45 mil. It's helped more than 600,000 clients restore their hair over the years.
Sperling is survived by his wife and 2 kids.
He was 78.
RIP
https://www.tmz.com/2020/02/20/hair-club-for-men-founder-sy-sperling-dead-at-78/?fbclid=IwAR24zXfvvtKKJSkpSp_wzNF-7AKjNou6FqEP0nrRg2IwWW7VwX59D2IPcOE
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At least he died with a full head of hair.
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'Good Times' Star Ja'net DuBois Dead at 74
Ja'net Dubois -- one of the main characters on "Good Times" -- was found dead Tuesday ... TMZ has learned.
Ja'net played the Evans family's sassy neighbor Willona Woods on the classic '70s TV series. Her family tells us ... Ja'net died unexpectedly in her sleep overnight at her home in Glendale, CA.
It's unclear who discovered her body Tuesday morning. We're told Ja'net hadn't complained of any specific ailments recently, and appeared to be in good health to those around her. She even attended a fan event in Hollywood a couple weeks ago.
Ja'net might be most famous for "Good Times," but she also composed and sang the theme song, "Movin' On Up," for "The Jeffersons" -- so, she should also be remembered for her voice.
She appeared in tons of movies over the years, including "I'm Gonna Git You Sucka", "Tropic Thunder" and "Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle."
Ja'net's acting career began on Broadway, where she was cast in a number of plays including "Golden Boy" with Sammy Davis Jr. and Louis Gossett Jr. -- plus "A Raisin In The Sun."
She also won two Emmy awards for her voice-over work on "The PJs."
Ja'net is survived by her 3 children.
She was 74. RIP
https://www.tmz.com/2020/02/18/good-times-willona-janet-dubois-dead-dies-74/?fbclid=IwAR3HhoxEnWh7s6PbZsSzSHR5ty36u6nhX__qL8xUwOrkH4AdbcKPBev7_z0
She was awesome on that show...PIP
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Astro Boy Star Hisashi Katsuta Dies at 92
The Asahi Shinbun newspaper in Japan has reported that veteran actor Hisashi Katsuta has passed away at the age of 92. Noting the cause as senility, Katsuta passed away on Friday and his estate has confirmed the death through the report on Saturday. Katsuta has provided the voice for several classic anime characters, but will likely be most remembered for his time as the voice of Professor Hiroshi Ochanomizu in the 1960s anime adaptation of Astro Boy. Not only that, he would return to voice the character in the 1980s and 2000s version of the series as well.
Not only did Katsuta perform for Ochanomizu in various incarnations of the anime series over the years, he has also returned for anime films such as Astro Boy: Hero of Space and Astro Boy: Shinsen-gumi, and specials such as Tezuka Osamu ga Kieta?! 20 Seiki Saigo no Kaijiken. Currently licensed by Nozomi Entertainment, you can currently find Astro Boy's original anime now streaming with FunimationNOW if you wanted to see some of his classic work in action.
Hisashi Katsuta has also provided voice work for series such as The Rose of Versailles, Tosho Daimos, Astroganger, Groizer X, Sasuke, Oishinbo, Megazone 23, Cat's Eye, Dororo, Perman, Jungle Emperor Leo, Kimba the White Lion, Jetter Mars, The Legend of the Galactic Heroes, Musashi no Ken, and Kaibutsu-kun: Demon no Ken among many others.
With a long and storied career like Katsuta's, this loss is certainly going to be felt by quite a few people who have not only felt the impact of his performances but knew him throughout his personal life. ComicBook.com sends our condolences to Katsuta's family and loved ones at this time.
https://comicbook.com/anime/2020/02/22/astro-boy-anime-death-hisashi-katsuta-obituary/?fbclid=IwAR0JCYB57dd_yEUknKs_4UMBMBXHt3jG_8TAHli1mgfy-bslU_4jeVa5DOs
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China. And if the Civilized World is lucky, all muslime lands.
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China. And if the Civilized World is lucky, all muslime lands.
I’ll go with China, the world’s economy and 1/3 of the population.
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I’ll go with China, the world’s economy and 1/3 of the population.
Other developed nations will pick up the slack of China's being knocked back a bit. Deport muslimes back to suffer the virus in their land of origin and put citizens, not shitizens back to work rebuilding their own culture. Sweden for Swedes and Britain for Brits, etc. If the Germans want to continue to bob for balls, fuck 'em.
I hope Arab kuntries are devastated by this virus. Fucking turd-worlders long for the stone-age, let 'em die like the swine they are. They treat women like crap, kill homosexuals all the while they bugger boys. WTF?
Time for the Crapture! Flush the commies and turd-worlders down the toilet.
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Joni Mitchell.
I hope not but she's going to be 77 this year and hasn't been in the best of health for a while now. She is one of my favorite singer/songwriters. She was, to me, quite the beauty in her youth.
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Colombo Underboss John 'Sonny' Franzese Dead at 103
John 'Sonny' Franzese, Sr., an Italian-American mobster who served as a Colombo crime family underboss and even had his finger in the movie biz ... is dead.
Franzese was an organized crime wheeler and dealer for decades, but he also dabbled in film. Franzese helped finance the '72 iconic porn flick, "Deep Throat." BTW ... it cost $22k to produce and grossed as much as $50 million. He also helped finance "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre."
Sonny served as an underboss of the Colombo family from 1964 to 1967, when he was sentenced to 50 years for bank robbery. He was paroled in '78 but prison became a revolving door. He went back and forth 6 times for crimes that included extortion.
He may have done worse ... in 2006, he talked about techniques for mob murders with a man who turned out to be a secret government informant who was wired. One of the things he said ... he put nail polish on his fingertips before murdering someone to avoid leaving fingerprints at the scene of the crime ... of course, to blunt DNA testing.
Interesting fact ... His son, John Franzese, Jr., testified against him in one of the trials. It marked the first time the son of a New York mobster turned state's evidence on his dad.
Sonny died in a nursing home in upstate New York. One of his daughters was by his side when he passed. We're told he died of natural causes.
Sonny was dubbed "The nodfather" for falling asleep during one of his trials.
When he was released for the last time in June 2017, he was the oldest federal inmate in the U.S. at age 100.
Franzese was born in Naples, Italy in 1917. He and his family moved to NYC when he was a child. He had 8 kids and 18 grandchildren.
Sonny was 103.
https://www.tmz.com/2020/02/24/columbo-mob-mobster-family-john-sonny-franzese-dead-dies-at-103/?fbclid=IwAR2rhZJdpxi_w7WMK8LQYWtuiYAVtsCPR9aNTnc0HqcvDf-rbI_rusjr8Wk
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Pioneering NASA Mathematician Katherine Johnson Dies Aged 101
Katherine Johnson, the NASA mathematician who calculated the flight path for the first manned mission to the moon, has died at the age of 101. A heroine around the world, she broke down racial and social barriers across the space program, paving the way for future generations.
Excelling in school, she enrolled at West Virginia State College when she was only 15 years old. After, she was a teacher for several years before she was handpicked to be one of three black students to integrate West Virginia’s graduate schools.
A family soon followed and she returned to her role as a teacher until she became aware of openings at the West Area Computing section of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics’ (NACA’s) Langley laboratory in the early 1950s. Here began her extraordinary 33-year career in orbital mathematics, working on a plethora of major NASA missions.
Some of the defining moments in her early years at NASA have been shared in Margot Lee Shetterly’s book Hidden Figures and depicted in the 2016 film of the same name, where she was played by Taraji P Henson. Johnson successfully calculated the launch window for the 1961 manned Mercury mission, America’s first human spaceflight, establishing herself as a leader in calculating trajectory.
A year later, she once again showcased her incredible mathematical ability when working on John Glenn’s Friendship 7 mission. Mistrustful of the new worldwide IBM communications network for carrying out his trajectory analysis, Glenn asked engineers to “get the girl” – Johnson – to carry out the same calculations by hand. “If she says they’re good,’” Katherine Johnson remembers the astronaut saying, “then I’m ready to go.”
Throughout the rest of her career, Johnson went on to calculate the flight trajectories for the 1969 Apollo 11 landing, authored or co-authored 26 scientific papers, helped line up Apollo’s Lunar Lander with the lunar-orbiting Command and Service Module, and won NASA’s Langley Research Center Special Achievement award five times.
In 1986, Johnson retired from NASA, but that was not the end of her incredible achievements, nor her impact on women and minorities in STEM. Notably, she received in 2015 the Presidential Medal of Freedom from Barack Obama, America’s highest civilian honor.
A statement by NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine paid respect to Katherine Johnson: “Ms. Johnson helped our nation enlarge the frontiers of space even as she made huge strides that also opened doors for women and people of color in the universal human quest to explore space... At NASA we will never forget her courage and leadership and the milestones we could not have reached without her.”
https://www.iflscience.com/editors-blog/pioneering-nasa-mathematician-katherine-johnson-dies-aged-101/?fbclid=IwAR3Q-0HINEw-_AMCfLln9sT_40uhMRur_gtJBqNtgrUFk2fYlfdRbSJJqHw
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LEGO Minfigure Creator Jens Nygaard Knudsen Has Died
Today, the LEGO community is mourning the loss of an important figure. A recent post by the company has informed fans that Jens Nygaard Knudsen, the creator of Lego Minifigures, has passed away. He was 78 years old.
The news came courtesy of The LEGO Group which released a brief post on Twitter. "We're very sad to hear that Jens Nygaard Knudsen, the creator of the LEGO Minifigure, has passed away. Thank you Jens, for your ideas, imagination, and inspiring generations of builders," the company shared.
As you can see below, the tweet shares a candid photo of Knudsen holding a LEGO kit in hand. The legend helped change the game for LEGO with his trial-and-error creation of Minifigures. Today, fans new and old collect Knudsen's Minifigures with pride as there are thousands to fit any one collection.
Speaking to PEOPLE, LEGO's Chief Marking Officer remembered Knudsen in an emotional statement. Julia Goldin stressed how loved the creator was by LEGO and how influential his work has been on the company over the years.
“Jens spent 32 years with the LEGO Group and made an impact few can match,” her statement read. “He was a true visionary whose ideas brought joy and inspiration to millions of builders around the world and we thank him for helping to create some of our most loved play themes such as LEGO Castle, LEGO Space and of course, the iconic LEGO minifigure.”
According to international reports, Knudsen died after a battle with ALS. The agency AFP reports the creator was in hospice care when he passed on Wednesday in Denmark. His loss has hit the LEGO community hard with fans and creators speaking about Knudsen's accomplishments. With an imagination so vibrant, Knudsen is being hailed as a true visionary who helped bring the toy industry to a whole new level.
https://comicbook.com/irl/2020/02/24/lego-mini-figure-creator-jens-nygaard-knudsen-death-obituary/
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LEGO Minfigure Creator Jens Nygaard Knudsen Has Died
Today, the LEGO community is mourning the loss of an important figure. A recent post by the company has informed fans that Jens Nygaard Knudsen, the creator of Lego Minifigures, has passed away. He was 78 years old.
The news came courtesy of The LEGO Group which released a brief post on Twitter. "We're very sad to hear that Jens Nygaard Knudsen, the creator of the LEGO Minifigure, has passed away. Thank you Jens, for your ideas, imagination, and inspiring generations of builders," the company shared.
As you can see below, the tweet shares a candid photo of Knudsen holding a LEGO kit in hand. The legend helped change the game for LEGO with his trial-and-error creation of Minifigures. Today, fans new and old collect Knudsen's Minifigures with pride as there are thousands to fit any one collection.
Speaking to PEOPLE, LEGO's Chief Marking Officer remembered Knudsen in an emotional statement. Julia Goldin stressed how loved the creator was by LEGO and how influential his work has been on the company over the years.
“Jens spent 32 years with the LEGO Group and made an impact few can match,” her statement read. “He was a true visionary whose ideas brought joy and inspiration to millions of builders around the world and we thank him for helping to create some of our most loved play themes such as LEGO Castle, LEGO Space and of course, the iconic LEGO minifigure.”
According to international reports, Knudsen died after a battle with ALS. The agency AFP reports the creator was in hospice care when he passed on Wednesday in Denmark. His loss has hit the LEGO community hard with fans and creators speaking about Knudsen's accomplishments. With an imagination so vibrant, Knudsen is being hailed as a true visionary who helped bring the toy industry to a whole new level.
https://comicbook.com/irl/2020/02/24/lego-mini-figure-creator-jens-nygaard-knudsen-death-obituary/
Don't show up at his memorial barefoot.
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Pioneering NASA Mathematician Katherine Johnson Dies Aged 101
Katherine Johnson, the NASA mathematician who calculated the flight path for the first manned mission to the moon, has died at the age of 101. A heroine around the world, she broke down racial and social barriers across the space program, paving the way for future generations.
Excelling in school, she enrolled at West Virginia State College when she was only 15 years old. After, she was a teacher for several years before she was handpicked to be one of three black students to integrate West Virginia’s graduate schools.
A family soon followed and she returned to her role as a teacher until she became aware of openings at the West Area Computing section of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics’ (NACA’s) Langley laboratory in the early 1950s. Here began her extraordinary 33-year career in orbital mathematics, working on a plethora of major NASA missions.
Some of the defining moments in her early years at NASA have been shared in Margot Lee Shetterly’s book Hidden Figures and depicted in the 2016 film of the same name, where she was played by Taraji P Henson. Johnson successfully calculated the launch window for the 1961 manned Mercury mission, America’s first human spaceflight, establishing herself as a leader in calculating trajectory.
A year later, she once again showcased her incredible mathematical ability when working on John Glenn’s Friendship 7 mission. Mistrustful of the new worldwide IBM communications network for carrying out his trajectory analysis, Glenn asked engineers to “get the girl” – Johnson – to carry out the same calculations by hand. “If she says they’re good,’” Katherine Johnson remembers the astronaut saying, “then I’m ready to go.”
Throughout the rest of her career, Johnson went on to calculate the flight trajectories for the 1969 Apollo 11 landing, authored or co-authored 26 scientific papers, helped line up Apollo’s Lunar Lander with the lunar-orbiting Command and Service Module, and won NASA’s Langley Research Center Special Achievement award five times.
In 1986, Johnson retired from NASA, but that was not the end of her incredible achievements, nor her impact on women and minorities in STEM. Notably, she received in 2015 the Presidential Medal of Freedom from Barack Obama, America’s highest civilian honor.
A statement by NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine paid respect to Katherine Johnson: “Ms. Johnson helped our nation enlarge the frontiers of space even as she made huge strides that also opened doors for women and people of color in the universal human quest to explore space... At NASA we will never forget her courage and leadership and the milestones we could not have reached without her.”
https://www.iflscience.com/editors-blog/pioneering-nasa-mathematician-katherine-johnson-dies-aged-101/?fbclid=IwAR3Q-0HINEw-_AMCfLln9sT_40uhMRur_gtJBqNtgrUFk2fYlfdRbSJJqHw
A woman that knew math? I am skeptical.
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Konami Code Creator Kazuhisa Hashimoto Has Died
Kazuhisa Hashimoto, the creator of the iconic Konami code, has died. News of Hashimoto’s death was announced on social media on Wednesday by Yuji Takenouchi, a composer who’s worked with Konami in the past. Hashimoto worked on several fan-favorite classics like Gradius, but his most memorable accomplishment to many was the creation of the Konami code used in Konami’s games and by others for years to come. He was 61 years old.
Takenouchi shared the news of Hashimoto’s death on social media on Wednesday while reminding his followers what the developer was best known for. He said “we pray for the souls” and hoped Hashimoto would “keep making games in heaven.”
The Konami code as many will recall is “Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A,” followed by “Start” to finish the input. It was first created by Hashimoto for use in a console port of Gradius, the game where players controlled a spaceship and took on waves of enemies. Inputting this code while playing the game would unlock players a vast array of powerups.
The story goes that Hashimoto created the code after realizing the version of Gradius he was working on was too challenging. The code was left in the finished game and was eventually discovered by players who used it to their advantage. Dubbed the “Konami Code,” it eventually was added to other Konami games like Contra as an Easter egg that allowed players to acquire various other unlocks.
Hashimoto’s iconic Konami Code didn’t just remain in Konami games alone though. It was eventually used by other developers as a clever Easter egg and a homage to the original. The code was easy to remember, just as Hashimoto intended, which meant it was a simple process for people to recall it and test it in games to see if it works. Examples of it appearing recently include its appearance in Fortnite as well as on the Google Stadia controller.
https://comicbook.com/gaming/2020/02/26/konami-code-creator-kazuhisa-hashimoto-died/
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'Good Times' Star Ja'net DuBois Dead at 74
Ja'net Dubois -- one of the main characters on "Good Times" -- was found dead Tuesday ... TMZ has learned.
Ja'net played the Evans family's sassy neighbor Willona Woods on the classic '70s TV series. Her family tells us ... Ja'net died unexpectedly in her sleep overnight at her home in Glendale, CA.
It's unclear who discovered her body Tuesday morning. We're told Ja'net hadn't complained of any specific ailments recently, and appeared to be in good health to those around her. She even attended a fan event in Hollywood a couple weeks ago.
Ja'net might be most famous for "Good Times," but she also composed and sang the theme song, "Movin' On Up," for "The Jeffersons" -- so, she should also be remembered for her voice.
She appeared in tons of movies over the years, including "I'm Gonna Git You Sucka", "Tropic Thunder" and "Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle."
Ja'net's acting career began on Broadway, where she was cast in a number of plays including "Golden Boy" with Sammy Davis Jr. and Louis Gossett Jr. -- plus "A Raisin In The Sun."
She also won two Emmy awards for her voice-over work on "The PJs."
Ja'net is survived by her 3 children.
She was 74. RIP
https://www.tmz.com/2020/02/18/good-times-willona-janet-dubois-dead-dies-74/?fbclid=IwAR3HhoxEnWh7s6PbZsSzSHR5ty36u6nhX__qL8xUwOrkH4AdbcKPBev7_z0
I never jerked off to her. Too busy pummeling myself to Thelma.
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James Lipton, Inside the Actors Studio Host and Creator, Dies at 93
James Lipton, an impressive and friendly host known best for his work on Inside the Actors Studio, has passed away at the age of 93. Lipton spent his years trying to pass knowledge and skills along to students, often bringing perspective from accomplished talent to a live audience which was often shared for millions of viewers. Lipton's wife, Kedakai, informed TMZ of his passing on Monday. Lipton was born in Detroit, Michigan on September 19, 1926 and was raised by his mother, going on to create the Bravo series Inside the Actors Studio in 1994, often having disarming and genuine conversations with top talent from Hollywood, after having an accomplished acting career of his own.
Inside the Actors Studio pulled in more than 300 guests in its years running, becoming one of cable's longest-running series. Lipton's passion for the craft and desire to share knowledge prompted him to do all of his own research for each interview, spawning his own questions and conveying that passion during each conversation. The well-known style became so popular that it spawned parodies, such as Will Ferrell's imitation seen on Saturday Night Live and Zach Galifianakas' Between Two Ferns YouTube series which became an entire film on Netflix.
Lipton was married twice throughout his life, first to actress Nina Foch in 1954. Five years in, the two would split, before Lipton met his now widowed wife Kedakai Turner.
Lipton's run with Inside the Actors Studio concluded in 2018 and it moved from Bravo to Ovation. Prior to the series, Lipton's career sprawled across radio and television, having worked as an actor, writer, author, producer, and professor. He landed his first role, voicing the radio character of Dan Reid, on WXYZ's audio show telling a Lone Ranger story, in 1944. He would go on to enlist in the Air Force during World War II and return to creative work by 1951, when he was acting on television. Some of Lipton's best known roles came in the form of voicing The Director in Bolt and portraying Warden Stefan Gentles in Arrested Development, as well as a role in 1972's The Doctors.
A creative career would bring Lipton around the world, with stops in Greece, France, and several other countries . before he found work on Broadway. He would ultimately receive three PhD.s, be honored with the French Republic's Chevalier de l'ordre des Arts et des Lettres, a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Daytime Emmys and a Critics' Choice Award.
https://comicbook.com/2020/03/02/james-lipton-inside-the-actors-studio-host-dead-93/?fbclid=IwAR0oPTuDCRBLmu9jhVpy56wpsHiQl1MNl-s9HAw39VJfJuGCL9ligCtCcOo
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Max Von Sydow Dies Aged 90
Legendary actor Max von Sydow has passed away at the age of 90, it has been confirmed. The Swedish actor was an enduring screen presence whose career spanned several eras of cinema – from repeatedly starring for Ingmar Bergman beginning in the ‘50s, to partaking in the Star Wars Sequel Trilogy in the last few years.
Von Sydow’s breakout performance came in 1957’s The Seventh Seal, in which he played Antonius Block – a medieval knight who challenges Death to a game of chess. He would go on to collaborate with Bergman several more times – in Wild Strawberries and Mr. Sleeman Is Coming (also released in 1957), 1958’s Brink Of Life, The Magician, and Rabies, 1960’s The Virgin Spring, 1961’s Through A Glass Darkly, 1963’s Winter Light, 1968’s Hour Of The Wolf and Shame, 1969’s The Passion Of Anna, and 1971’s The Touch.
Elsewhere, von Sydow’s work included a number of iconic roles. In 1965 he played Jesus in George Stevens’ four-plus hour epic The Greatest Story Ever Told. He famously starred as Father Merrin, the conflicted priest struggling to retain his faith, in The Exorcist – a role he reprised in sequel Exorcist II: The Heretic. He was no stranger to outlandish science-fiction – in 1980 he starred as Emperor Ming The Merciless in Flash Gordon, and played Doctor Kynes in David Lynch’s 1984 Dune. In 1983 he played iconic villain Blofed in non-Eon Bond movie Never Say Never Again, and in 1986 he starred in Woody Allen’s Hannah And Her Sisters.
He continued to work for heavyweight directors later into his career, in 2002 starring as PreCrime boss Lamar Burgess in Steven Spielberg’s Minority Report, and in 2010 appearing in Martin Scorsese’s Shutter Island as Dr. Naehring and as Sir Walter Loxley in Ridley Scott’s Robin Hood. He also impacted a whole new generation of genre fans in the last decade, starring as the Three-Eyed Raven for a brief but important stint in Game Of Thrones, and appearing in Star Wars: The Force Awakens as Lor San Tekka – the elderly man on Jakku who delivers the map with Luke Skywalker's whereabouts to Poe Dameron, kicking off the events of the Sequel Trilogy. Our thoughts are with his friends and family.
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Hmmm.....
Isn't this now more of a kind of TMZ obituary thread than a bodybuildin/wrasslin/weightliftin deadpool thread..? ???
I mean, I appreciate the reportage and everything, but where are people supposed to go to predict the premature deaths, overdoses and murder/suicides of those in 'Teh Fitness Industry' (oh brother)..?
Yeah but there's no stoping Greg. Dudes on fire
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Max Von Sydow Dies Aged 90
Legendary actor Max von Sydow has passed away at the age of 90, it has been confirmed. The Swedish actor was an enduring screen presence whose career spanned several eras of cinema – from repeatedly starring for Ingmar Bergman beginning in the ‘50s, to partaking in the Star Wars Sequel Trilogy in the last few years.
Von Sydow’s breakout performance came in 1957’s The Seventh Seal, in which he played Antonius Block – a medieval knight who challenges Death to a game of chess. He would go on to collaborate with Bergman several more times – in Wild Strawberries and Mr. Sleeman Is Coming (also released in 1957), 1958’s Brink Of Life, The Magician, and Rabies, 1960’s The Virgin Spring, 1961’s Through A Glass Darkly, 1963’s Winter Light, 1968’s Hour Of The Wolf and Shame, 1969’s The Passion Of Anna, and 1971’s The Touch.
Elsewhere, von Sydow’s work included a number of iconic roles. In 1965 he played Jesus in George Stevens’ four-plus hour epic The Greatest Story Ever Told. He famously starred as Father Merrin, the conflicted priest struggling to retain his faith, in The Exorcist – a role he reprised in sequel Exorcist II: The Heretic. He was no stranger to outlandish science-fiction – in 1980 he starred as Emperor Ming The Merciless in Flash Gordon, and played Doctor Kynes in David Lynch’s 1984 Dune. In 1983 he played iconic villain Blofed in non-Eon Bond movie Never Say Never Again, and in 1986 he starred in Woody Allen’s Hannah And Her Sisters.
He continued to work for heavyweight directors later into his career, in 2002 starring as PreCrime boss Lamar Burgess in Steven Spielberg’s Minority Report, and in 2010 appearing in Martin Scorsese’s Shutter Island as Dr. Naehring and as Sir Walter Loxley in Ridley Scott’s Robin Hood. He also impacted a whole new generation of genre fans in the last decade, starring as the Three-Eyed Raven for a brief but important stint in Game Of Thrones, and appearing in Star Wars: The Force Awakens as Lor San Tekka – the elderly man on Jakku who delivers the map with Luke Skywalker's whereabouts to Poe Dameron, kicking off the events of the Sequel Trilogy. Our thoughts are with his friends and family.
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That sucks.
Dude was a legend. :(
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R.D. Call, Waterworld and Born on the Fourth of July Actor, Dies at 70
R.D. Call, a prolific character actor whose work included Born on the Fourth of July, Waterworld, and Last Man Standing, has passed away at the age of 70. His family announced the news via an obituary on Utah's Lindquist Mortuary and Cemeteries website. According to the family, Call passed away on Thursday, February 27, due to complications from back surgery. Born Roy Dana Call, was born on February 16, 1950, and grew up in Layton, Utah. He studied theater at Utah State University and Weber State University, before joining the Los Angeles acting scene in 1975. Call joined Lee Strasberg's acting school and Lonny Chapman's L.A. Repertory Theater Group, and ultimately made his onscreen debut in an episode of CBS' Barnaby Jones a few years later.
Call went on to work closely with both Sean Penn and his father, Leo Penn, throughout his career, including on 1988's Judgment in Berlin. His projects with the younger Penn included At Close Range (1986), Colors (1988), State of Grace (1990), The Weight of Water (2000), I Am Sam (2001) and Babel (2006) and Into the Wild (2007).
Beyond that, Call portrayed "Enforcer" in Waterworld, a Chaplain in Born on the Fourth of July, and Sheriff Maurice Daniels in The X-Files' "Miracle Man" episode.
Call was candid about his struggles with alcoholism, and celebrated his 26th year of sobriety earlier this year. He was actively involved in Alcoholics Anonymous and often sponsored many who also went through the program.
"R.D. was as tough as nails on the outside but a real gentleman on the inside," his family writes. "He could be very intimidating at first sight or even a little scary to some. But once you got to know him, his directness turned into a kind fondness for getting to know people. He was who he was, honest, direct, genuine, and funny, he had a great sense of humor and there was no pretense or phoniness. He was genuine and solid as a rock, true, faithful and totally loyal. As his good friend Matt Nelson said to me "he rode hard and could come off as a little frightening but inside was really a gentle soul." He would give someone that was down and out every dime in his pocket and the shirt off his back. Just ask all of the waitresses that work in any restaurant he frequented, his tips were very generous! That is R.D. Call."
A service for Call was held on Saturday, March 7th in Utah. He is survived by his brother, Rick; his sisters, Quay and Cindy; his uncle, Lane; and his aunt, Evelyn.
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His sculptures were larger than life. Renowned N.J. artist Seward Johnson dies at 89.
J. Seward Johnson Jr., renowned sculptor and heir to the Johnson pharmaceutical fortune, died this week at his home in Key West, Florida. He was 89 and died Tuesday of cancer, according to a published report.
Johnson’s sculptures were literally larger than life, such as a supersized depiction of the celebration at the end of World War II when a sailor kissed a nurse in New York’s Times Square.
Another one of his works, “Double Check”, a disheveled businessman sitting on a bench going through his briefcase, survived the destruction of the World Trade Centers in 2001.
The sculpture in Liberty Park outside of the Trade Centers was so lifelike firefighters frequently mistook it for an actual victim of the attack that needed to be rescued, according to a report in the New York Times.
The New Jersey native son was also known for his 42-acre Grounds for Sculpture in Trenton, which featured dozens of his works laid out in a lifelike, doubletake fantasy exhibit. He opened it in 1992.
It also featured a foundry for other emerging artists to craft their works.
“We have all these paths in the park that go different ways and we want people to use their own intuition about which path to take, which has nothing to do with what anyone would teach about art,” said Johnson in a 2014 interview with NJ Advance Media.
He also encourages people to go their own way when interpreting the art itself.
“Art has its own message for each viewer and it must be viscerally received to have it be powerful,” he said.
Johnson explained what he hoped the park brings to someone who might not be particularly knowledgeable about contemporary art.
“It’s easy sometimes to forget the simple things that give us pleasure,” a statement on Steward Johnson Atelier website said. “If we open our eyes, life is marvelous.”
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Wonder Woman Star Lyle Waggoner Dead at 84
Today, the entertainment industry is coming together to remember the talent which Lyle Waggoner brought to the screen. A report by TMZ has confirmed the Wonder Woman and Carol Burnett Show star passed away recent at the age of 84.
The report comes from a source close to Waggoner's family. TMZ says the TV star died at his home on Tuesday after battling with an illness. Waggoner went peacefully while surrounded by his wife and sons.
For those unfamiliar with Waggoner, the actor rose to fame back in the 1960s after he was cast on the show Gunsmoke in a guest role. The actor almost nabbed a role in a very different comic book series before Wonder Woman as he was a lead choice to play Batman, but Waggoner ultimately lost the role to Adam West.
After failing to don the cowl, Waggoner redirected his focus to comedy as he joined The Carol Burnett Show. The star appeared on the iconic sketch comedy series for seven years where he rose to fame.
It was in 1975 that Lyle Waggoner finally landed in DC role. He was cast as Steve Trevor in the Wonder Woman TV series where he also played Steve Trevor Jr. He was on the show for more than three seasons alongside Lynda Carter.
Outside of his acting career, Lyle was seen as a sex symbol by many, and he even posted seminude in Playgirl back in 1973. From the big screen to television, Lyle was reliably cast as a hunk to woo female audiences, and he stole plenty of hearts during his time on Wonder Woman.
In the mid-1970s, Waggoner began separating himself from Hollywood to pursue other careers around the entertainment industry. In the years following, he went on to revive his TV legacy on programs such as That '70s Show.
https://comicbook.com/dc/2020/03/17/lyle-waggoner-death-wonder-woman-batman-obituary/
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Wonder Woman Star Lyle Waggoner Dead at 84
Today, the entertainment industry is coming together to remember the talent which Lyle Waggoner brought to the screen. A report by TMZ has confirmed the Wonder Woman and Carol Burnett Show star passed away recent at the age of 84.
The report comes from a source close to Waggoner's family. TMZ says the TV star died at his home on Tuesday after battling with an illness. Waggoner went peacefully while surrounded by his wife and sons.
For those unfamiliar with Waggoner, the actor rose to fame back in the 1960s after he was cast on the show Gunsmoke in a guest role. The actor almost nabbed a role in a very different comic book series before Wonder Woman as he was a lead choice to play Batman, but Waggoner ultimately lost the role to Adam West.
After failing to don the cowl, Waggoner redirected his focus to comedy as he joined The Carol Burnett Show. The star appeared on the iconic sketch comedy series for seven years where he rose to fame.
It was in 1975 that Lyle Waggoner finally landed in DC role. He was cast as Steve Trevor in the Wonder Woman TV series where he also played Steve Trevor Jr. He was on the show for more than three seasons alongside Lynda Carter.
Outside of his acting career, Lyle was seen as a sex symbol by many, and he even posted seminude in Playgirl back in 1973. From the big screen to television, Lyle was reliably cast as a hunk to woo female audiences, and he stole plenty of hearts during his time on Wonder Woman.
In the mid-1970s, Waggoner began separating himself from Hollywood to pursue other careers around the entertainment industry. In the years following, he went on to revive his TV legacy on programs such as That '70s Show.
https://comicbook.com/dc/2020/03/17/lyle-waggoner-death-wonder-woman-batman-obituary/
A very handsome gentleman. He was from St. Louis and a friend of some of my family back there. I never met him.
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Kenny Rogers, country music icon, dies at 81
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Kenny Rogers, a longtime star of country music, died Friday night, according to a statement posted by his family. He was 81.
Known for such hits as “The Gambler,” “Lady,” “Islands in the Stream,” and “Lucille,” Rogers died peacefully at home in Sandy Springs, Ga., of natural causes at 10:25 p.m., the statement said.
Rogers later developed "The Gambler" into a series of television movies in which he starred.
In all, Rogers had 24 No. 1 hits and was the winner of six CMA Awards and three Grammys, the family's statement said.
He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame and in 2013 he received the Country Music Association's Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award, according to Variety.
Early in his career, Rogers led the band Kenny Rogers and The First Edition, whose hits included the Mel Tillis-written song, "Ruby, Don't Take Your Love to Town."
Born in Houston, Rogers was raised in public housing along with seven siblings. He had his first gold single at age 20 with a song called "That Crazy Feeling."
Prior to The First Edition, Rogers sang with the New Christy Minstrels in the 1960s. After The First Edition disbanded in 1974 he launched his enormously successful solo career.
His duet hit "Islands in The Stream," sung with Dolly Parton, grew from a suggestion by Bee Gees star Barry Gibb, who wrote the song, according to The Associated Press.
Until that point, Rogers hadn't been thrilled with the song. But then Parton joined him in the recording studio.
“From the moment she marched into that room, that song never sounded the same,” Rogers said, according to the AP. “It took on a whole new spirit.”
Last May, Rogers was admitted to a Georgia hospital for dehydration, amid rumors that his overall health was failing.
In 2018, health problems prompted Rogers to call off shows during what was billed as his farewell concert tour.
"Kenny Rogers has been working through a series of health challenges and has been advised to cancel all performances through the end of the year to focus on recuperation," a statement from the singer's management said at the time.
"I didn't want to take forever to retire," Rogers was quoted as saying. "I've thoroughly enjoyed this opportunity to say farewell to the fans over the course of the past two years on 'The Gambler's Last Deal' tour."
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William Dufris, a longtime voiceover artist known for playing animated construction worker Bob the Builder, has died at the age of 62 after a battle with cancer. His passing was confirmed on Twitter by Pocket Universe Productions, an entertainment company he co-founded with Lance Roger Axt.
"We are heartbroken to announce that the co-founder of @pocketplot and the director of 'EC Comics Presents... The Vault of Horror,' William Dufris, has died from cancer," reads the tweet from Monday. "There is a hole in a lot of people’s hearts right now. We will have more to say later. Bless you, Bill."
Born in Houlton, Maine in early February of 1958, Dufris's voiceover career began in London where he lived for 13 years. He appeared in several BBC radio plays alongside legends like Kathleen Turner, Sharon Gless, Stockard Channing, and Helena Bonham-Carter. In addition, he collaborated with audio drama writer/director Dirk Maggs on audio adaptations of The Amazing Spider-Man (here, he voiced Peter Parker), Judge Dredd, and An American Werewolf in London.
Throughout the 1980s and '90s, Dufris voiced characters for English dubs of Japanese anime such as Angel Cop, Genocyber, Patlabor: The Movie, and more.
Between 1998 and 2006, he portrayed Bob the Builder in the U.S. and Canada. He also created the voices for Farmer Pickles and Mr. Beasley. Animated in the style of stop-motion, the kids' program (created by Keith Chapman) follows an upbeat contractor who solves structural problems with some help from his talking machinery. The main character's constant refrain is "Can we fix it? Yes we can!"
After founding The Story Circle, Ltd in England, Dufris returned to America, where he established Mind’s Eye Productions and Audio Comics. The aforementioned Pocket Universe is focused on the production of "fully immersive 'audio movies,' adapted from science fiction, fantasy, horror, and thriller prose, as well as from stage plays and graphic novels," reads the site.
Prior to his death, Dufris received APA’s Audie Award, as well as several Golden Earphones Awards from AudioFile Magazine. That same publication once named him "One Of The Best Voices At The End Of The Century."
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Harlem Globetrotters Star Fred "Curly" Neal Dead at Age 77
Harlem Globetrotters legend Fred Curly Neal has died at the age of 77 years old, and our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time. No details have been released about the cause of death, but Neal's Globetrotters teammate and friend Curley Boo Johnson shared the sad news on social media, saying "FRED “CURLY” NEAL Last night the World lost a true ambassador of the game of basketball and outside of Muhammad Ali one of the most recognizable faces on the Planet! Rest In Peace my Brother.... #harlemglobetrotters". You can find his post below, which also included several photos of the two together during their time on the team (via TMZ).
Curly is one of the most recognizable members of the famous team, as he spent 22 years dazzling fans in more than 6000 games. During that stint, he appeared in some of the Globetrotter's most notable pop-culture crossovers, the team-up with Scooby-Doo and Gilligan's Island, as well as The Harlem Globetrotter's Popcorn Special.
His #22 jersey was retired in 2008, and he's only one of 5 players to receive that honor from the Globetrotters.
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N.J. actor Mark Blum, star of ‘Desperately Seeking Susan,’ ‘Mozart in the Jungle,’ dies from coronavirus
Veteran actor Mark Blum has died from complications of the coronavirus disease.
Blum, a Newark native known for his roles in TV series including “Mozart in the Jungle” and films like “Desperately Seeking Susan,” was 69.
Rebecca Damon, executive vice president of the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, announced Blum’s death on social media.
“Mark was smart, funny, and a true actor’s actor,” she tweeted. “He will be deeply missed.”
Blum played Gary Glass, a hot tub salesman married to unhappy Fort Lee housewife Roberta Glass (Rosanna Arquette) in Susan Seidelman’s 1985 mistaken identity film “Desperately Seeking Susan," opposite Madonna.
“I’m so deeply sad for his family and for his fans,” Arquette tweeted. “He was a wonderful actor and a very good and kind man. May you rest In peace and power Mark. God bless you.”
For four seasons, the actor also played Union Bob, a piccolo player in the Amazon series “Mozart in the Jungle" who keeps the conductor of the New York Symphony apprised of all the union rules.
Blum, an alumnus of Columbia High School in Maplewood, also played the hapless scapegoat Bill on HBO’s “Succession" and Mr. Mooney on the Lifetime/Netflix series “You." He appeared in the 1986 film “Crocodile Dundee" as well as in the movies “The Presidio" (1988) and “Shattered Glass” (2003).
Blum played Randall Curtin in a 1999 episode of “The Sopranos” called “Meadowlands" and appeared in other series like “Billions," “NYPD Blue,” “Frasier,” “Law & Order" and “Capital News.”
He was a respected theater actor, starring in Broadway shows “The Graduate,” Neil Simon’s “Lost in Yonkers,” “The Best Man,” “Twelve Angry Men” and “The Merchant.”
Blum won an Obie Award for playing Al in a production of “Gus and All" at the off-Broadway theater Playwrights Horizons. The theater memorialized Blum on Twitter, calling him “a dear longtime friend and a consummate artist.”
“Thank you, Mark, for all you brought to our theater, and to theaters and audiences across the world,” Playwrights tweeted. "We will miss you.”
Blum is survived by his wife, actress Janet Zarish.
“When I was in drama school Mark Blum was exactly the kind of actor I aspired to be: constantly employed, deeply respected, total mensch,” tweeted “Hunters” actor Josh Radnor. “Gutted to hear of his passing. His wife Janet Zarish was my acting teacher at NYU. They were the loveliest couple. My heart breaks for her.”
Trenton native Judith Light also shared a remembrance of Blum.
“Mark Blum, so generous, so kind, so humble, so talented,” she tweeted. Our time together in the play The Assembled Parties at MTC (Manhattan Theatre Club) was a true joy. May he rest in peace knowing that he transformed the lives of so many and was cherished by so many; me among them."
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I remember him from Crocodile Dundee and The Presidio.
He was the boyfriend in Crocodile Dundee and the main bad guy in The Presidio.
The Presidio is pretty good. The Meg Ryan scenes are awful.
But it has a young Mark Harmon and an older Sean Connery still getting it done.
R.I.P.
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https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/joe-diffie-country-singer-dead-obituary-974556/
Joe Diffie, Nineties Country’s ‘Pickup Man,’ Dead at 61 From Coronavirus
Singer of hits like “John Deere Green” and “If the Devil Danced (In Empty Pockets)” tested positive for COVID-19 last week
Joe Diffie, a consistent country-music hitmaker throughout the Nineties, died Sunday due to complications related to COVID-19. His publicist confirmed the death to Rolling Stone. Diffie was 61.
With a traditional-leaning voice that drew comparisons to George Jones, Diffie populated his records with honky-tonk ballads and lighthearted novelty tunes, earning the Oklahoma native five Number One singles in the first half of the Nineties. These began with his debut release, the deeply moving “Home,” followed by “If the Devil Danced (In Empty Pockets),” “Third Rock From the Sun,” “Pickup Man,” and “Bigger Than the Beatles.” In all, Diffie charted 18 Top Ten singles, with the majority reaching the Top Five, including the 1993 radio staples “Prop Me Up Beside the Jukebox (If I Die)” and “John Deere Green.”
The singer was famously name-checked, as were a number of his best-known songs, in Jason Aldean’s 2013 single “1994.” “There are plenty of singers in this town, but not many with a range like his,” Diffie’s fellow Opry star Vince Gill told People magazine in 1993.
Joseph Logan Diffie was born in Tulsa and raised in the tiny community of Velma, Oklahoma. In the intervening years, the Diffie family lived in San Antonio, Washington state, and Wisconsin. His father, who held jobs as a teacher, rancher, truck driver, and welder, had musical tastes that ran more toward traditional country, but Diffie learned about harmony singing by working in gospel and bluegrass groups, including, respectively, Higher Purpose and Special Edition. Diffie also played bars, VFW halls, and honky-tonks as a solo act in Duncan, Oklahoma, where he lived with his wife and children while working in a local foundry. He also partnered with his father to run a small recording studio.
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David Schramm, Star on NBC’s ‘Wings,’ Dies at 73
Schramm was a founding member of New York’s The Acting Company, which announced the news of his death on Sunday.
He played Roy Biggins, the rival airline owner on “Wings,” and appeared in all 172 episodes between 1990 and 1997. Throughout his 40-year career, Schramm also appeared in the TV movie “The Dreamer of Oz: The L. Frank Baum Story” in 1990 and played Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara in the miniseries “Kennedy.” His film credits include “Let It Ride,” “Johnny Handsome” and “A Shock to the System.”
He graduated from New York City’s Julliard School and appeared in productions on and off-Broadway, at the New York Theatre Workshop, Pasadena Playhouse, George Street Playhouse, Washington D.C.’s Shakespeare Theatre Company and more. His theater credits include Alan Ayckbourn’s “Bedroom Face” and the 2009 revival of “Finian’s Rainbow.”
“We mourn his loss and will miss him,” Margot Harley of The Acting Company said in the group’s statement.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/news/david-schramm-star-on-nbcs-wings-dies-at-73/ar-BB11SA2Y?ocid=spartandhp&pfr=1
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The Shining Composer Krzysztof Penderecki Dies at 86
Polish composer Krzysztof Penderecki, known for his work on The Shining, The Exorcist, and Wild at Heart as well as many others, has died at his home in Krakow at 86. Penderecki's death was confirmed by the director of the Ludwig van Beethoven Association, an organization founded by his wife, Elzbieta.
Penderecki was born in Dębica, Poland in 1933 and studied at the Academy of Music in Krakow and became one of Poland's most well-known composers. Penderecki began composing in the 1960s and, in addition to his soundtrack and score work, produced eight symphonies, four operas, a requiem, and various concertos and choral works, many of them politically motivated and notably technically difficult to play, including his most famous work "Threnody for the Victims of Hiroshima" which has also appeared in films, including Children of Men.
His musical influence also reached well beyond his work in film as he served as inspiration for musicians such as Radiohead's Jonny Greenwood who himself has worked on the soundtracks for various films, including There Will Be Blood. Greenwood mourned Penderecki's passing in a post to Twitter on Sunday.
"What sad news to wake to," Greenwood wrote. "Penderecki was the greatest -- a fiercely creative composer, and a gentle, warm-hearted man. My condolences to his family, and to Poland on this huge loss to the musical world."
Greenwood has long credited Penderecki as an influence in his work and even collaborated with Penderecki, with Penderecki praising Greenwood's work with Radiohead in a 2012 interview with The Guardian.
"I told my granddaughter, and she knew immediately who they were," Penderecki said at the time. "She is 11 and she and my children gave me some discs to hear their music. I like it very much; it is very soft, very musical."
According to Poland's Ministry of Culture, Penderecki died following a "long and serious illness.
"After a long and serious illness, Krzysztof Penderecki - on of the greatest Polish musicians, a world authority in the field of classical music died," the announcement said (via Reuters).
Over the course of Penderecki's career, he won many awards including four Grammy Awards, the latest in 2016 for Best Choral Performance.
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https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/joe-diffie-country-singer-dead-obituary-974556/
Joe Diffie, Nineties Country’s ‘Pickup Man,’ Dead at 61 From Coronavirus
Singer of hits like “John Deere Green” and “If the Devil Danced (In Empty Pockets)” tested positive for COVID-19 last week
Joe Diffie, a consistent country-music hitmaker throughout the Nineties, died Sunday due to complications related to COVID-19. His publicist confirmed the death to Rolling Stone. Diffie was 61.
With a traditional-leaning voice that drew comparisons to George Jones, Diffie populated his records with honky-tonk ballads and lighthearted novelty tunes, earning the Oklahoma native five Number One singles in the first half of the Nineties. These began with his debut release, the deeply moving “Home,” followed by “If the Devil Danced (In Empty Pockets),” “Third Rock From the Sun,” “Pickup Man,” and “Bigger Than the Beatles.” In all, Diffie charted 18 Top Ten singles, with the majority reaching the Top Five, including the 1993 radio staples “Prop Me Up Beside the Jukebox (If I Die)” and “John Deere Green.”
The singer was famously name-checked, as were a number of his best-known songs, in Jason Aldean’s 2013 single “1994.” “There are plenty of singers in this town, but not many with a range like his,” Diffie’s fellow Opry star Vince Gill told People magazine in 1993.
Joseph Logan Diffie was born in Tulsa and raised in the tiny community of Velma, Oklahoma. In the intervening years, the Diffie family lived in San Antonio, Washington state, and Wisconsin. His father, who held jobs as a teacher, rancher, truck driver, and welder, had musical tastes that ran more toward traditional country, but Diffie learned about harmony singing by working in gospel and bluegrass groups, including, respectively, Higher Purpose and Special Edition. Diffie also played bars, VFW halls, and honky-tonks as a solo act in Duncan, Oklahoma, where he lived with his wife and children while working in a local foundry. He also partnered with his father to run a small recording studio.
I wonder if they'll prop up Joe on the jukebox now.
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'Star Wars' Actor & Dialect Coach Andrew Jack Dies from Coronavirus
'Star Wars' actor Andrew Jack, who was also a dialect coach to the stars, has died from the coronavirus ... TMZ has learned.
Andrew's rep, Jill McCullough, tells us her client passed away Tuesday morning at a hospital outside of London as a result of complications he'd developed from COVID-19.
Jill says Andrew's wife couldn't be there for her husband because she herself is in quarantine in Australia -- and there may not be a way to accommodate a proper funeral due to conditions created by the global pandemic.
Andrew was still very much active and working up until a few weeks ago -- most notably, he was hired as the dialect coach on the new 'Batman' movie starring Robert Pattinson. That production was shut down less than a month ago
His biggest claim to fame -- aside from teaching countless actors different accents and dialects over the years on blockbuster films -- might be the 'Star Wars' franchise itself. He acted in some of the latest installments, and also served as the dialect coach.
So, in other words, the reason British John Boyega pulled off such a convincing American accent as Finn is probably due, in part, to Andrew.
He served as the dialect coach on "Avengers: Endgame," 'Robin Hood,' 'Sherlock Holmes,' "Alien v. Predator," "Lord of the Rings," "Die Another Day," "Eastern Promises," "Captain America," "Men in Black: International" and on and on and on.
He's worked with Viggo Mortensen, Christian Bale, Robert Downey, Jr. and so many other A-list actors -- and was a master of Chinese and Japanese dialects too. In other words ... he had a ton of range during his 30-plus year career.
Andrew was 76.
RIP
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Adam Schlesinger, Fountains of Wayne and ‘Crazy Ex-Girlfriend’ Songwriter, Dies at 52 of COVID-19
Adam Schlesinger, the bassist-songwriter from the rock band Fountains of Wayne and a music producer and composer on “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,” has died due to complications from the coronavirus, his lawyer Josh Grier told The New York Times. He was 52.
Schlesinger had been hospitalized due to COVID-19 for the past week and was on a ventilator, TheWrap reported on Tuesday. Representatives for Schlesinger and for Fountains of Wayne did not immediately respond to TheWrap’s request for comment.
Schlesinger earned three Emmy Awards for his work writing songs for “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” and for the 2011 and 2012 Tony Awards broadcasts. He won a Grammy Award for the 2008 comedy album “A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All!”
In 1996, he also earned an Oscar nomination for co-writing the title song to Tom Hanks’ movie “That Thing You Do!” as well as a Tony nomination for the score to the 2008 Broadway musical version of John Waters’ “Cry-Baby.”
But he was best known for his work with the quirky late-’90s rock band Fountains of Wayne, which he formed with fellow Williams College graduate Chris Collingwood in 1995, which was inspired by bands like The Kinks, Big Star and The Cars.
The band scored its biggest hit with the 2003 single “Stacy’s Mom,” which also was famous for a racy music video starring the supermodel Rachel Hunter. The song hit No. 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
He had also been at work on a stage musical version of the Fran Drescher ’90s sitcom “The Nanny,” collaborating with “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” creator Rachel Bloom. He and Bloom together on “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,” a cult favorite on The CW from 2015-19 that wove Broadway-style parody songs into the rom-com storyline.
Some of his other credits included songs for “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” “Damsels in Distress,” “Music & Lyrics” and “Crank Yankers.”
https://www.thewrap.com/adam-schlesinger-dies-coronavirus-fountains-wayne-crazy-ex-girlfriend/
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William Dufris, a longtime voiceover artist known for playing animated construction worker Bob the Builder, has died at the age of 62 after a battle with cancer. His passing was confirmed on Twitter by Pocket Universe Productions, an entertainment company he co-founded with Lance Roger Axt.
"We are heartbroken to announce that the co-founder of @pocketplot and the director of 'EC Comics Presents... The Vault of Horror,' William Dufris, has died from cancer," reads the tweet from Monday. "There is a hole in a lot of people’s hearts right now. We will have more to say later. Bless you, Bill."
Born in Houlton, Maine in early February of 1958, Dufris's voiceover career began in London where he lived for 13 years. He appeared in several BBC radio plays alongside legends like Kathleen Turner, Sharon Gless, Stockard Channing, and Helena Bonham-Carter. In addition, he collaborated with audio drama writer/director Dirk Maggs on audio adaptations of The Amazing Spider-Man (here, he voiced Peter Parker), Judge Dredd, and An American Werewolf in London.
Throughout the 1980s and '90s, Dufris voiced characters for English dubs of Japanese anime such as Angel Cop, Genocyber, Patlabor: The Movie, and more.
Between 1998 and 2006, he portrayed Bob the Builder in the U.S. and Canada. He also created the voices for Farmer Pickles and Mr. Beasley. Animated in the style of stop-motion, the kids' program (created by Keith Chapman) follows an upbeat contractor who solves structural problems with some help from his talking machinery. The main character's constant refrain is "Can we fix it? Yes we can!"
After founding The Story Circle, Ltd in England, Dufris returned to America, where he established Mind’s Eye Productions and Audio Comics. The aforementioned Pocket Universe is focused on the production of "fully immersive 'audio movies,' adapted from science fiction, fantasy, horror, and thriller prose, as well as from stage plays and graphic novels," reads the site.
Prior to his death, Dufris received APA’s Audie Award, as well as several Golden Earphones Awards from AudioFile Magazine. That same publication once named him "One Of The Best Voices At The End Of The Century."
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Vincent Marzello, ‘Never Say Never Again’ and ‘Bob the Builder’ Actor, Dies at 68
Vincent Marzello, an actor who has appeared in the James Bond films “Never Say Never Again” and “The Spy Who Loved Me,” as well as lent his voice to the animated series “Bob the Builder,” has died. He was 68.
Marzello was treated for cancer in 2009 and was then diagnosed with early onset dementia following his treatment. His wife, “Notting Hill” actress Lorelei King, shared the news on Twitter on Tuesday.
“The love of my life, my darling husband Vincent Marzello, died this morning. To those who knew him, I am sorry to post the news rather than contact you personally, but I am overwhelmed. My heart is broken,” King said.
After a few TV roles, Marzello’s first film part was an unnamed role in “The Spy Who Loved Me” in 1977, followed by another role in the original “Superman” film. He’d appear alongside 007 again, this time Sean Connery, in 1983’s “Never Say Never Again.” He would also play Anthony Cox, Yoko Ono’s ex-husband, in the TV movie “John and Yoko: A Love Story,” from 1985.
Some of his other film credits include “The Witches,” “A Kid In King Arthur’s Court,” “The Fragile Heart” and “Velvet Goldmine.” For over 70 episodes across over 15 years, Marzello also provided the voice of Farmer Pickles in the animated series “Bob the Builder.” Earlier this month, the voice actor who played Bob the Builder himself, William Dufris, also passed away at age 62.
Marzello was a native of Brooklyn in New York and lived with King in London.
https://www.thewrap.com/vincent-marzello-never-say-never-again-and-bob-the-builder-actor-dies-at-68/
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Adam Schlesinger, Fountains of Wayne and ‘Crazy Ex-Girlfriend’ Songwriter, Dies at 52 of COVID-19
Adam Schlesinger, the bassist-songwriter from the rock band Fountains of Wayne and a music producer and composer on “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,” has died due to complications from the coronavirus, his lawyer Josh Grier told The New York Times. He was 52.
Schlesinger had been hospitalized due to COVID-19 for the past week and was on a ventilator, TheWrap reported on Tuesday. Representatives for Schlesinger and for Fountains of Wayne did not immediately respond to TheWrap’s request for comment.
Schlesinger earned three Emmy Awards for his work writing songs for “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” and for the 2011 and 2012 Tony Awards broadcasts. He won a Grammy Award for the 2008 comedy album “A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All!”
In 1996, he also earned an Oscar nomination for co-writing the title song to Tom Hanks’ movie “That Thing You Do!” as well as a Tony nomination for the score to the 2008 Broadway musical version of John Waters’ “Cry-Baby.”
But he was best known for his work with the quirky late-’90s rock band Fountains of Wayne, which he formed with fellow Williams College graduate Chris Collingwood in 1995, which was inspired by bands like The Kinks, Big Star and The Cars.
The band scored its biggest hit with the 2003 single “Stacy’s Mom,” which also was famous for a racy music video starring the supermodel Rachel Hunter. The song hit No. 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
He had also been at work on a stage musical version of the Fran Drescher ’90s sitcom “The Nanny,” collaborating with “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” creator Rachel Bloom. He and Bloom together on “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,” a cult favorite on The CW from 2015-19 that wove Broadway-style parody songs into the rom-com storyline.
Some of his other credits included songs for “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” “Damsels in Distress,” “Music & Lyrics” and “Crank Yankers.”
https://www.thewrap.com/adam-schlesinger-dies-coronavirus-fountains-wayne-crazy-ex-girlfriend/
I told him to stay away from Stacy's mom.
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Ellis Marsalis Jr., legendary jazz musician, teacher and patriarch, dies at age 85 of coronavirus
Legendary jazz pianist and teacher Ellis Marsalis Jr., the patriarch of New Orleans' great musical family, died Wednesday at 85 due to complications of coronavirus.
"It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Ellis Marsalis Jr.," son Branford Marsalis said in a statement, saying his father was admitted to hospital on Saturday and "died peacefully this evening."
"My dad was a giant of a musician and teacher, but an even greater father. He poured everything he had into making us the best of what we could be," Branford Marsalis said.
New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell marked Marsalis' passing with a statement posted on her Twitter account.
"Ellis Marsalis was a legend. He was the prototype of what we mean when we talk about New Orleans jazz. The love and the prayers of all of our people go out to his family, and to all of those whose lives he touched," Cantrell wrote.
Marsalis was a New Orleans legend who had just ended a three-decade run at New Orleans' Snug Harbor on Frenchman Street that ended in January. Marsalis told the club’s proprietor late last year it had become too exhausting to play his two 75-minute sets every Friday evening at the club.
But his fame was international, burnished by his musician family. Four of Marsalis' six sons are musicians: Wynton, a nine-time Grammy-winning trumpeter and artistic director of Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York; Branford, a saxophonist and musical director of the "Tonight Show With Jay Leno" in the 1990s; Delfeayo, a trombonist; and Jason, a drummer.
Branford Marsalis quoted a text he received from Harvard Law Professor David Wilkins on his father. “We can all marvel at the sheer audacity of a man who believed he could teach his black boys to be excellent in a world that denied that very possibility, and then watch them go on to redefine what excellence means for all time.”
His musical teaching went far beyond family. Marsalis nurtured countless musicians over the year at New Orleans Center for the Creative Arts, Xavier University and the University of New Orleans. His students include trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard; singer/pianist Harry Connick Jr.; saxophonists Donald Harrison and Victor Goines; and bassist Reginald Veal.
Born on Nov. 14, 1934, the son of a New Orleans hotel operator, Marsalis began formal music studies at the Xavier University junior school of music at 11, playing clarinet and tenor saxophone. After high school, Marsalis enrolled in Dillard University (New Orleans) as a clarinet major, graduating in 1955.
Branford Marsalis told The Washington Post in 2009 that his father was in his 20s when he switched to the piano after realizing he would never equal the great saxophonists he heard. He passed on his clarinet to Branford and gave Wynton a trumpet (a gift from Ellis’ boss at the time, Bourbon Street legend Al Hirt).
To celebrate his teaching retirement in 2001, the entire Marsalis family performed, captured on the release "The Marsalis Family: A Jazz Celebration." In 2008, Ellis was inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame.
Marsalis’ wife, Dolores, died in 2017. He is survived by sons Branford, Wynton, Ellis III, Delfeayo, Mboya and Jason.
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Julie Bennett of the Yogi Bear Show Dies from COVID-19 Complications
Today, the voiceover community is mourning the loss of one of its own. A report by Deadline has confirmed Julie Bennett, the longtime voice of. Cindy Bear from the the Yogi Bear cartoons, died at 88 years old due to complications from COVID-19.
According to the report, Bennett died on March 31 after she contracted COVID-19. The actress' death was announced by Mark Scroggs, a friend and talent agent who knew her very well.
Born in January 1932, Bennett was raised in New York before moving to Los Angeles at a young age. She attended school in Beverly Hills before returning to New York to pursue her career in entertainment. Her gigs in TV dramas and radio shows led Bennett to doing voiceover work.
Decades ago, Bennett got here first work in voice acting when she began doing voiceovers for Fractured Fairy Tales on The Rock and Bullwinkle Show. It was afterwards Bennett was cast in The Yogi Bear Show to play Cindy, Yogi's girlfriend.
Over the years, Bennett went on to reprise her role as Cindy time and again. She also joined in on multiple Hanna-Barbera projects as well as Looney Tunes, Mr. Magoo, Spider-Man: The Animated Series, and more. She has also made appearances in live action projects like Dragnet, The Tonight Show, Gunsmoke, and more. In the 1990s, Bennett left voiceover work behind to pursue entertainment management, and she represented numerous clients during her career.
Bennett is survived by several close friends including Scroggs. Our thoughts are with the star's loved ones during this difficult time.
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If a person gets run over by a Greyhound bus and tests positive for Covid-19 they will say the Coronavirus killed them.
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Bill Withers, great American singer-songwriter passed on March 30, 2020 for cardiovascular disease. He was 81 years old. He's best known songs were, ‘Lean on Me’ and ‘Ain’t No Sunshine.’
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Bill Withers, great American singer-songwriter passed on March 30, 2020 for cardiovascular disease. He was 81 years old. He's best known songs were, ‘Lean on Me’ and ‘Ain’t No Sunshine.’
It was very obvious to me how Trump was NOT the elite's first pick for president, in 2016.
He is a bit of a rogue leader. Not to the extent that a true statesman like Hitler was - but definitely a rogue leader.
I wonder if this social distancing stuff is to somehow ruin his chances of winning in 2020?
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It was very obvious to me how Trump was NOT the elite's first pick for president, in 2016.
He is a bit of a rogue leader. Not to the extent that a true statesman like Hitler was - but definitely a rogue leader.
I wonder if this social distancing stuff is to somehow ruin his chances of winning in 2020?
???? Have you completely lost it?
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If a person gets run over by a Greyhound bus and tests positive for Covid-19 they will say the Coronavirus killed them.
This. 100%.
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Acclaimed Comics Artist Juan Gimenez Dies Due To Coronavirus
Juan Giménez, an Argentine comic book artist who contributed work to the Heavy Metal animated movie in the '80s, has passed away due to complications from COVID-19. He was 76 years old. Giménez was bornin 1943, in Mendoza, Argentina. He studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Barcelona, and after working for a while in advertising (where he says he learned a lot of storytelling and artistic basics) ultimately went on to illustrate comics in Argentina, Spain, and Italy in the '70s, with a focus on war and science fiction stories. He worked more or less consistently up until 2005, and has had a fairly low profile since.
One of his best-known works is The Metabarons, which was written by creator and filmmaker Alejandro Jodorowsky. It ran from 1992 until 2003, and then was reprinted in English in collected editions by Humanoids from 2004 until 2010. The Metabarons carry a lot of influences from Frank Herbert's Dune -- especially notable since Jodorowsky famously tried to get a film verison off the ground in the early '70s.
In 1980, he designed the "Harry Canyon" segment of the animated film Heavy Metal, inspired by the beloved British comics anthology of the same name. Throughout the '80s, he worked on notable European comics magazines like the French-language Metal Hurlant and the Italian L'Eternauta. He earned particular acclaim for a number of science-fiction short stories published under the title of Time Paradox, and worked with writer Ricardo Barreiro on The City. In the '80s he also tried his hand at writing with Le Quatrième Pouvoir (The Fourth Power).
While he may not have had as much commercial success in the United States as he did in Europe, Giménez is well-known by comic book professionals, and has been drawing praise on social media from people like Ron Marz, Cully Hamner, and Joyce Chin.
"I didn't know him but loved his work," said Hellboy creator Mike Mignola. "He was actually a major influence (don't know if it shows) on the more tech sci-fi bits of my old Ironwolf graphic novel."
Batman Inc. and Officer Downe artist Chris Burnham called him "one of the greats," and said, "The Metabarons is an astounding artistic achievement and a huge influence on me. I haven’t read The Fourth Power or Leo Roa, so it’s good to know there are still works out there by the master that will be new to me."
https://comicbook.com/comics/2020/04/03/acclaimed-comics-artist-juan-gimenez-dies-due-to-coronavirus/
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This. 100%.
Covid19 today is what AIDS was to the gay population of the 1980's. People seem to think it is heroic to die from it.
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The Flash Actor Logan Williams Dies Suddenly at Age 16
Teen actor Logan Williams who is known for his portrayal as the younger Barry Allen on The CW TV series The Flash has suddenly passed away. Williams was 16 years old. The report comes from Tri-City News based out of Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada, where Williams' mother Marlyse spoke out about the death of her son, during which she said that she's "absolutely devastated."
“I am not able to hug my parents who lost their only grandchild,” Marlyse said. She added, “With his talent and gorgeous looks, Logan had the potential to be a huge star."
Williams also had a role on the popular The CW series Supernatural.
The Flash star Grant Gustin posted a tribute on his Instagram page after learning the news, penning a touching post for the actor who first appeared with him in the pilot as the younger version of the Scarlet Speedster.
“Just hearing the devastating news that Logan Williams has passed away suddenly,” Gustin wrote. “I was so impressed by not only Logan’s talent but his professionalism on set. My thoughts and prayers will be with him and his family during what is I’m sure an unimaginably difficult time for them. Please keep Logan and his family in your thoughts and prayers during what has been a strange and trying time for us all. Sending love to everyone.”
This story is developing and will be updated with more information.
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Famed NFL Kicker Tom Dempsey Dead From Coronavirus At 73
Tom Dempsey, a legendary NFL kicker who is best known for a spectacular game-winning field goal, died Saturday from complications from the coronavirus.
Dempsey, who was born without toes on his right foot and without fingers on his right hand, was able to excel as an NFL kicker with the help of specially-designed shoes.
As for the legendary kick, it went down in 1970. Dempsey was the kicker for the New Orleans Saints when they played the Detroit Lions, and he shattered the field goal record by 7 yards, propelling it 63 yards. The record has since been matched by 5 kickers and it was shattered -- actually more like broken -- by Denver Bronco kicker Matt Prater in 2013, when he scored a field goal from 64 yards.
Dempsey also played for the Eagles, the Rams, the Oilers and the Bills during his 11-year career.
The Saints said, "The New Orleans Saints family is deeply saddened and heartbroken at this most difficult time. Tom's life spoke directly to the power of the human spirit and exemplified his resolute determination to not allow setbacks to impede following his dreams and aspirations." He exemplified the same fight and fortitude in recent years as he battled valiantly against illnesses but never wavered and kept his trademark sense of humor."
As for how Dempsey contracted the virus ... he was living in a New Orleans retirement home where 15 patients have died from the disease. Louisiana has really gone through it ... more than 12,400 confirmed cases. New Orleans, where many contracted the virus during Marti Gras, has had 153 deaths so far.
Dempsey grew up in CA and played football at Palomar College in SoCal. After calling it quits with the Saints, he became an oilfield salesman, and later became a high school football coach and a car dealership manager.
Dempsey had been battling dementia for years.
He's survived by his wife and 3 kids.
Dempsey was 73.
RIP
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RIP Tom. Held that record a LONG time.
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Get hit by a car and die, they'll say you died from Corona virus. ::)
Bet the virus had nothing to do with his death.
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Honor Blackman, Star of 'The Avengers' and 'Goldfinger,' Dies at 94
Honor Blackman, the beguiling British actress who portrayed the leather-clad Cathy Gale on TV's The Avengers and then Bond girl Pussy Galore in Goldfinger, has died. She was 94.
Blackman, who first won recognition for her performance as Elizabeth Taylor's friend in the MGM spy tale Conspirator (1949), died at her home in Lewes, Sussex, of natural causes unrelated to the coronavirus, her family told The Guardian.
"As well as being a much-adored mother and grandmother," her family said, "Honor was an actor of hugely prolific creative talent; with an extraordinary combination of beauty, brains and physical prowess, along with her unique voice and a dedicated work ethic, she achieved an unparalleled iconic status in the world of film and entertainment and with absolute commitment to her craft and total professionalism in all her endeavors she contributed to some of the great films and theater productions of our times."
The London native with the icy blue eyes also played a woman who believes that she has nothing to live for in A Night to Remember (1958), one of the retellings of the Titanic disaster. And five years later, she starred as the goddess Hera in Jason and the Argonauts (1963).
Considered a real-life goddess to her adoring fans, Blackman joined the British series The Avengers for its second season in 1962 as Mrs. Gale, a widowed anthropologist and black belt in judo who quite ably assists the bowler-wearing, umbrella-toting John Steed (Patrick Macnee) solve crimes. (Gale started out as a revamped version of another character, Doctor Keel, played by Ian Hendry, who had left the series).
With The Avengers soaring in the ratings and about to air on ABC in the U.S., Blackman in December 1963 announced that she was exiting after two seasons to star as Pussy Galore in Goldfinger (1964). She would effectively be replaced by Diana Rigg as Emma Peel.
"Everybody was quite startled when I decided to leave, especially since the program was about to go onto film and into color. It was a bombshell, I'm afraid, for everybody, that I was going, but I thought my decision was right and I still think it was right," she said in 2011.
"It was two years of a show every fortnight for the entire year. I used to stand up for hours and hours after rehearsals for clothes fittings as well as go to the gym for my judo. I also used to do an enormous amount of publicity for the series, as did Patrick. It was very, very tough going but great fun."
In her final Avengers episode, "Lobster Quadrille," Steed says to Gale, "You're going to be pussyfooting around on some beach," she recalled. "He worked that into the dialogue because everybody in Great Britain knew where I was going, so it was sort of an in-joke."
In Goldfinger, her henchwoman character, the leader of an all-woman flying-display team, trades sexy double entendres — and judo moves — with Agent 007 (Sean Connery):
Galore: "My name is Pussy Galore."
Bond: "I must be dreaming."
"She was a fascinating creature and the least predictable of all James Bond's conquests," Blackman once said. "All the others succumbed quickly, but not Pussy. In the [1959 Ian Fleming] book she was a lesbian.”
Her action roles led to the publishing of a 1966 book: Honor Blackman’s Book of Self-Defence.
Wrote one reader on the book's Amazon.com page: "She truly was an amazing woman well ahead of her time who not only was able to catch the eye of men with her stunning looks but also able to judo flip them across the room like a sack of potatoes!"
Honor Blackman was born in East London on Aug. 22, 1925, the daughter of a civil servant who taught her how to box. She attended the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and began acting in the West End.
In 1947, she made her motion picture debut with an uncredited role in Fame Is the Spur, starring Michael Redgrave.
Blackman often was cast as a demure young woman in such late 1940s films as Daughter of Darkness, Quartet and A Boy, A Girl and a Bike. In 1950, she appeared in So Long at the Fair with Dirk Bogarde and the following year performed opposite Roger Livesey and Richard Burton in Green Grow the Rushes.
She won notice in The Square Peg (1958) and A Matter of WHO (1961), with Terry-Thomas. Those performances led to her casting as the imperious Mrs. Gale.
Blackman followed Goldfinger with three films released in 1965: The Secret of My Success, a comedy with Shirley Jones and Stella Stevens; the drama Life at the Top (1965), also starring Laurence Harvey; and the tragic love story Moment to Moment.
In 1966, she starred in the West End production of Wait Until Dark.
Later, Blackman played in Richard Donner's Lola (1970), opposite Charles Bronson and Susan George; The Last Grenade (1970), in which she was the wife of Richard Attenborough's character; Fright (1971), a horror film with George yet again; and The Cat and the Canary, a 1978 version of the haunted-house amusement.
More recently, Blackman appeared in Bridget Jones's Diary (2001), Color Me Kubrick (2005), the noir thriller I, Anna (2012) and Cockneys vs. Zombies (2012).
For most of the 1990s, Blackman starred as Laura West in the long-running ITV sitcom The Upper Hand. The series was an adaptation of the ABC hit Who's the Boss? with Blackman playing the role originated by Katherine Helmond — the sexually active mother of an advertising exec who employs a male live-in housekeeper.
Blackman was married twice, the second time to actor Maurice Kaufmann. They appeared together in Fright and adopted two children, Lottie and Barnaby. Survivors also include her grandchildren Daisy, Oscar, Olive and Toby.
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Al Kaline - Detroit Tigers Legend
One of the great right fielders of all time Al Kaline passed away today at 85.
Covid-19 was not a factor.
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James Drury dead: The Virginian TV star and Western film actor dies aged 85
Western film and TV actor James Drury has died at the age of 85 of natural causes. He starred in The Virginian, which was one of the longest-running Westerns in television history.
James’ assistant, Karen Lindsey, confirmed the sad news of his death on Facebook.
The Hollywood actor also appeared in several Western movies, including Ten Who Dares in 1960 and Ride the High Country in 1962.
He rose to fame as the no-nonsense foreman of the Shiloh Ranch in The Virginian.
James also starred alongside Elvis Presley in the singer’s 1956 movie Love Me Tender and with Pat Boone in 1957's Bernardine.
The Virginian aired on NBC for nine seasons, from 1962 to 1971.
James and his co-star Doug McClure, who portrayed Trampas, were the only cast members to appear in all 249 episodes of the popular series.
The star’s character was only ever referred to as The Virginian and rode a white Appaloosa horse called Joe D.
The Virginian fought outlaws to protect his Wyoming territory in the series.
He was also seen rescuing people in the show, which was set in the 1890s.
James previously admitted that working on the series “was like doing a movie every week”.
Each episode was 90 minutes long, which created a busy production schedule.
“We had 79 minutes and 30 seconds worth of film, which was as long as a lot of feature films of the day.
"It was a very radical concept. I know Wagon Train went to a 90-minute format for one season, and there may have been other attempts.
“But no one has ever been successful with 90 minutes for a Western series except The Virginian.”
He continued: "It's a very difficult thing to do logistically, it's a lot of film to get through. You have to have good stories and good writers.
“It's easier to spot a bad script in an hour show than it is in a half-hour show.
“And it's a lot easier to spot a bad script in a 90-minute show than it is in an hour-long show."
James went on to play Texas Ranger captain Tom Price in the first three episodes of Walker, Texas Ranger in 1993 and had a cameo in TNT's 2000 movie adaptation of The Virginian, which starred Bill Pullman as the man with no name.
James’ third wife, Carl Ann, died in August. They were married for 40 years.
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Forrest Compton, Twilight Zone and Edge of Night Actor, Dies at 94 of Coronavirus Complications
Forrest Compton, who appeared in The Twilight Zone and the classic daytime soap opera The Edge of Night, has died due to complications from a coronavirus infection. He was 94. According to the Shelter Island Reporter, Compton's died on Sunday, April 5th as was confirmed by close friends of the actor. Compton had retired from acting in 2002 after a multi-decade career.
Compton was born on September 15, 1925 in Reading, Pennsylvania and, after high school, served in the 103rd Infantry Division during World War II. After the war, he attended Swarthmore College where he began acting in school productions before going on to earn a Master of Fine arts from the Yale School of Drama where he became friends with Paul Newman.
"He was a great guy, charming, sharp, six months older than me," Compton told the Shelter Island Reporter in 2019 while reflecting on his career. "I remember Paul making salad dressing back then. Once the agents saw Paul and those blue eyes and his charm, he was on television a month later."
As for his own television career, Compton had wide variety of roles. He played Col. Edward Gray on Gomer Pyle: USMC, a character who regularly had harsh words for Sgt. Vince Carter (played by Frank Sutton) who had usually maltreated Jim Neighbors' Private Gomer Pyle. He later went onto play district attorney Mike Karr, the central character on the long-running soap opera The Edge of Night. He was the third actor to play the role, appearing on the series from 1970 until the series ended in 1984.
Compton's other television credits include The Twilight Zone, 77 Sunset Strip, My Three Sons, Mayberry RFD, Mannix, Hogan's Heroes, That Girl, Another World, Loving, One Life to Live, As the World Turns, and Ed. Compton also appeared in the 1991 film McBain which starred Christopher Walken.
Compton's The Edge of Night costar Sharon Gabet took to Facebook (via SoapHub) to remember the actor, calling him a "master professional."
"Woody,' as [Forrest] was affectionately known to all of us on The Edge of Night, was a master professional, hilarious, smart, kind and gentle,” Sharon Gabet (Raven) posted on Facebook. “I spoke with him a couple years ago on his birthday and he was active and happy in his retirement.
“Rest in peace, Woody, and give hugs and kisses to Larkin [Malloy; Sky], Lois [Kibbee; Geraldine], Dennis [Parker; Derek], Nick [Nicholson; executive producer], Joel [Crothers; Miles], Irving [Allen Lee; Calvin] and all the other EDGE alumni up there,” she wrote.
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Honor Blackman, Star of 'The Avengers' and 'Goldfinger,' Dies at 94
Honor Blackman, the beguiling British actress who portrayed the leather-clad Cathy Gale on TV's The Avengers and then Bond girl Pussy Galore in Goldfinger, has died. She was 94.
Blackman, who first won recognition for her performance as Elizabeth Taylor's friend in the MGM spy tale Conspirator (1949), died at her home in Lewes, Sussex, of natural causes unrelated to the coronavirus, her family told The Guardian.
"As well as being a much-adored mother and grandmother," her family said, "Honor was an actor of hugely prolific creative talent; with an extraordinary combination of beauty, brains and physical prowess, along with her unique voice and a dedicated work ethic, she achieved an unparalleled iconic status in the world of film and entertainment and with absolute commitment to her craft and total professionalism in all her endeavors she contributed to some of the great films and theater productions of our times."
The London native with the icy blue eyes also played a woman who believes that she has nothing to live for in A Night to Remember (1958), one of the retellings of the Titanic disaster. And five years later, she starred as the goddess Hera in Jason and the Argonauts (1963).
Considered a real-life goddess to her adoring fans, Blackman joined the British series The Avengers for its second season in 1962 as Mrs. Gale, a widowed anthropologist and black belt in judo who quite ably assists the bowler-wearing, umbrella-toting John Steed (Patrick Macnee) solve crimes. (Gale started out as a revamped version of another character, Doctor Keel, played by Ian Hendry, who had left the series).
With The Avengers soaring in the ratings and about to air on ABC in the U.S., Blackman in December 1963 announced that she was exiting after two seasons to star as Pussy Galore in Goldfinger (1964). She would effectively be replaced by Diana Rigg as Emma Peel.
"Everybody was quite startled when I decided to leave, especially since the program was about to go onto film and into color. It was a bombshell, I'm afraid, for everybody, that I was going, but I thought my decision was right and I still think it was right," she said in 2011.
"It was two years of a show every fortnight for the entire year. I used to stand up for hours and hours after rehearsals for clothes fittings as well as go to the gym for my judo. I also used to do an enormous amount of publicity for the series, as did Patrick. It was very, very tough going but great fun."
In her final Avengers episode, "Lobster Quadrille," Steed says to Gale, "You're going to be pussyfooting around on some beach," she recalled. "He worked that into the dialogue because everybody in Great Britain knew where I was going, so it was sort of an in-joke."
In Goldfinger, her henchwoman character, the leader of an all-woman flying-display team, trades sexy double entendres — and judo moves — with Agent 007 (Sean Connery):
Galore: "My name is Pussy Galore."
Bond: "I must be dreaming."
"She was a fascinating creature and the least predictable of all James Bond's conquests," Blackman once said. "All the others succumbed quickly, but not Pussy. In the [1959 Ian Fleming] book she was a lesbian.”
Her action roles led to the publishing of a 1966 book: Honor Blackman’s Book of Self-Defence.
Wrote one reader on the book's Amazon.com page: "She truly was an amazing woman well ahead of her time who not only was able to catch the eye of men with her stunning looks but also able to judo flip them across the room like a sack of potatoes!"
Honor Blackman was born in East London on Aug. 22, 1925, the daughter of a civil servant who taught her how to box. She attended the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and began acting in the West End.
In 1947, she made her motion picture debut with an uncredited role in Fame Is the Spur, starring Michael Redgrave.
Blackman often was cast as a demure young woman in such late 1940s films as Daughter of Darkness, Quartet and A Boy, A Girl and a Bike. In 1950, she appeared in So Long at the Fair with Dirk Bogarde and the following year performed opposite Roger Livesey and Richard Burton in Green Grow the Rushes.
She won notice in The Square Peg (1958) and A Matter of WHO (1961), with Terry-Thomas. Those performances led to her casting as the imperious Mrs. Gale.
Blackman followed Goldfinger with three films released in 1965: The Secret of My Success, a comedy with Shirley Jones and Stella Stevens; the drama Life at the Top (1965), also starring Laurence Harvey; and the tragic love story Moment to Moment.
In 1966, she starred in the West End production of Wait Until Dark.
Later, Blackman played in Richard Donner's Lola (1970), opposite Charles Bronson and Susan George; The Last Grenade (1970), in which she was the wife of Richard Attenborough's character; Fright (1971), a horror film with George yet again; and The Cat and the Canary, a 1978 version of the haunted-house amusement.
More recently, Blackman appeared in Bridget Jones's Diary (2001), Color Me Kubrick (2005), the noir thriller I, Anna (2012) and Cockneys vs. Zombies (2012).
For most of the 1990s, Blackman starred as Laura West in the long-running ITV sitcom The Upper Hand. The series was an adaptation of the ABC hit Who's the Boss? with Blackman playing the role originated by Katherine Helmond — the sexually active mother of an advertising exec who employs a male live-in housekeeper.
Blackman was married twice, the second time to actor Maurice Kaufmann. They appeared together in Fright and adopted two children, Lottie and Barnaby. Survivors also include her grandchildren Daisy, Oscar, Olive and Toby.
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Pussy Galore is dead. :'(
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Pussy Galore is dead. :'(
I know.
It is sad. :(
I must watch Goldfinger.
I just realized that she was about five years older than Sean Connery in that film.
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Thomas L. Miller, Longtime TV Producer of Classics Like 'Full House,' Dies at 79
Thomas L. Miller, a longtime TV producer known for hits including "Family Matters," "Full House," "Perfect Strangers" and "Step by Step," died on Sunday from complications due to heart disease. He was 79.
Miller, who co-founded Miller/Boyett Productions, Miller/Boyett/Warren Productions and Miller-Milkis Productions, is one of the most successful TV producers. Along with the shows mentioned above, he produced other classics like "Bosom Buddies" (which he also co-created), "Happy Days," "Mork & Mindy," and "Laverne & Shirley."
"Thomas Miller was born to entertain, infused with irrepressible passion and love for bringing joy to others through his life's work. And what a skill set he possessed. He was at once a thoughtful and tasteful executive, an extremely talented writer, and a highly successful producer whose many hit series will live long in the collective memory of fans around the world. Everyone at Warner Bros. Television Group and the 'Fuller House' family will miss him deeply, and we send our love to his longtime partner Bob Boyett and to the Miller family," Warner Bros. TV Group said in a statement.
Miller got his start in Hollywood in 1962 as a dialogue coach for film director Billy Wilder, where he worked on films including "Irma la Douce" and "The Fortune Cookie." Miller got his start in TV with 20th Century Fox, where he co-created the comedy series "Nanny and the Professor."
Shortly thereafter, he moved to Paramount Studios to become vice president of development, where he oversaw the development of television comedy and drama series programming, as well as original movies for TV. During his tenure, he developed such classic programs as "The Odd Couple" and "Love, American Style," plus nearly 20 telefilms.
Miller then teamed up with Robert Boyett and the two co-created "Bosom Buddies.
In 1996, after Miller/Boyett and Bickley/Warren decided to reorganize companies, Boyett and Miller joined forces with Michael Warren to form Miller/Boyett/Warren Productions, producing the final seasons of "Family Matters" and "Step by Step" plus the new comedy series "Meego" for CBS. The final series produced by the trio was the ABC comedy "Two of a Kind," starring Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen.
Miller re-teamed with Boyett nearly two decades later, with Miller/Boyett serving as a production company on "Fuller House."
A private burial will take place in Milwaukee.
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Linda Tripp, whistleblower in Clinton-Lewinsky sex scandal, dead at 70.
Linda Tripp, whose secret conversations with former White House intern Monica Lewinsky led to the impeachment of President Bill Clinton in 1998, died on Wednesday, her son-in-law told The Post. She was 70.
Tripp has been seriously ill and on her deathbed Tuesday night, according to a Facebook posting by her daughter.
“My mommy is leaving this earth. I don’t know myself if I can survive this heartache. Please pray for a painless process for the strongest woman I will ever know in my entire lifetime,” Allison Tripp Foley posted on Facebook late Tuesday, adding that she was at her 70-year-old mother’s bedside. Her profile was later made private.
Tripp’s son-in-law, Thomas Foley, told The Post on Wednesday afternoon that she had passed. Her illness was unrelated to the coronavirus, he said.
Full story:
https://nypost.com/2020/04/08/linda-tripp-whistleblower-in-lewinsky-scandal-near-death/ (https://nypost.com/2020/04/08/linda-tripp-whistleblower-in-lewinsky-scandal-near-death/)
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Linda Tripp, whistleblower in Clinton-Lewinsky sex scandal, dead at 70.
Full story:
https://nypost.com/2020/04/08/linda-tripp-whistleblower-in-lewinsky-scandal-near-death/ (https://nypost.com/2020/04/08/linda-tripp-whistleblower-in-lewinsky-scandal-near-death/)
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Yeah, you just know that those two are happy tonight.
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John Prine died of the nasty virus. His health wasn't the best in recent years. He is one of my favourite singers.
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Mort Drucker, Legendary Mad Magazine Artist, Dies At 91
Mort Drucker, known for his legendary work on Mad Magazine, has died at the age of 91. The artist died in his home in Woodbury, New York on Wednesday, though we aren't sure what the cause of death was (via New York Times). Drucker is survived by his wife, daughters Laurie Bachner and Melanie Amsterdam, and his three grandchildren. His longtime friend John Reiner confirmed his death, and our thoughts are with Drucker's family and friends at this difficult time. Drucker was an inspiration for many cartoonists, as his movie, television, and political satire illustrations became a staple of Mad Magazine and pop culture as a whole.
Drucker started his career when he was 18 and was recommended for a job assisting on the comic series Debbie Dean, Career Girl by Will Eisner. He would go on to work on The Mountain Boys and a stint with DC Comics, which he still freelanced with even after he got the job with Mad Magazine.
Once he came on board though he would become a staple, with just about every issue from the 1960s to 2008 featuring a movie parody by Drucker. By the time he retired he had illustrated 238 of them. His final one was The Chronic-Ills of Yawnia: Prince Thespian, which is obviously a Chronicles of Narnia spoof.
Our thoughts are with Drucker's family and friends at this time.
https://comicbook.com/comics/2020/04/09/mort-drucker-mad-magazine-artist-dead-age-91/
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The Human Centipede Star Dieter Laser Has Passed Away
The Human Centipede’s Dieter Laser has passed away at the age of 78. Horror fans will recognize him from that aughts classic movie along with the other stops on an impressive career. A source close to his family released a short statement confirming the news on Twitter and the outpouring of support was palpable. Laser actually passed back in February of this year, but no one was able to confirm it until now. Back in 2009, he won Best Actor at the Austin Fantastic Fest for his role as the creepy Dr. Heiter in the film. There was also a Fright Meter Award in the following year for his performance as well.
A truly bizarre concept that Laser helped bring to life is now hailed as one of the most memorable films from that first decade of the new millennium. But, the actor has been working for far longer. Back in 1975, he won a German Film Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role for John Glückstadt. Laser’s last role was in 2017’s November and other film appearances include The Lost Honor of Katharina Blum (1975), The Elixirs of the Devil (1976), Conversation with the Beast (1996), and Big Girls Don’t Cry in (2002).
Tom Six directed The Human Centipede and shared his thoughts after learning the news. He seems to be legitimately shocked by the tweet, as do so many fans online. But, he’s very proud of the work they put on screen together.
Six wrote, “I’m totally shocked Dieter passed away. He was a force of nature, an unique human being and an iconic actor. I’m so damn proud we created pop culture together. Wished we could have made many more movies. RIP my friend, you will live forever on screen!”
Chris Cooke is a co-director of the Mayhem Film Festival and had the pleasure of hosting Laser before. He also chimed in with some quick remembrances of The Human Centipede star.
Cooke began, “Just hearing the sad news that Dieter Laser, star of the Human Centipede sequence has passed away. A great actor, with a fantastic career and one of the coolest people I have ever met @mayhem_festival"
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Willy Wonka Actor Tim Brooke-Taylor Dies From Coronavirus
British comedian and actor Tim Brooke-Taylor died on Sunday from COVID-19. He was 79. Brooke-Taylor's death was confirmed by his agent. The entertainer had a long career in entertainment and was a huge star in the U.K. in the 1970s due to his work on the series The Goodies. He also appeared as a scientist in the iconic 1971 film Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.
At the start of his career, Brooke-Taylor was a member of Cambridge University's Footlights revue, a group that saw the rise of several generations of British comic talent. He went on to break into both television and radio comedy alongside John Cleese and Graham Chapman, both of whom would become members of Monty Python.
Along with Graham Garden and Bill Oddie, Brooke-Taylor formed The Goodies, who in addition to the hit BBC series, also scored a hit single, "Funky Gibbon" in 1975. Outside of television work, Brooke-Taylor was also a panelist on the BBC's comic quiz show, I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue for more than 40 years.
Born July 17, 1940, Brooke-Taylor also appeared in the Doctor Who audio story "The Zygon Who Fell to Earth" in 2008 with the entertainer playing Mims, a Zygon taking the shape of a human.
Brooke-Taylor was a big influence for a lot of people in entertainment. Upon the news of Brooke-Taylor's passing, various celebrities took to social media to pay tribute to Brooke-Taylor. Ant-Man co-writer and Baby Driver director Edgar Wright called the entertainer "a big comedy hero" from his childhood and shared a thread of GIFs from a classic episode of The Goodies "in tribute to his lunacy".
"I'm so so sad that a big comedy hero from my childhood, Tim Brooke-Taylor, has passed," Write wrote. "Loved his energy & go for broke, try anything silliness. He made it seem like making people laugh was the best job in the world. Please allow me to repost this thread in tribute to his lunacy."
Actor and author who appeared on I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue with him Stephen Fry also paid tribute, remembering Brooke-Taylor as a kind and funny man.
"Just heard the devastating news of the death of Tim Brooke-Taylor," Fry wrote. "A hero for as long as I can remember, and -- on a few golden occasions -- a colleague and collaborator on I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue. Gentle, kind, funny, wise, warm, but piercingly witty when he chose to be. So sad."
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Voice of Brainy Smurf Danny Goldman Dead at 80 After 2 Strokes
Danny Goldman -- the actor best known for voicing Brainy Smurf in "The Smurfs" -- has died ... TMZ has learned.
Goldman died at his home Sunday night in front of friends and family while in hospice after suffering a couple of strokes around New Years ... this according to his longtime agent, Doug Ely. His death is not related to COVID-19. Ely took to Facebook to give his decades-long friend a touching tribute.
Ely wrote, "Danny was truly one of a kind. He always had strong opinions and didn't mind telling you about them. He was incredibly funny. He loved to root for the little guy and help wherever he could. He had a huge heart. We lost a good one today. He will be missed."
Goldman's acting credits date back all the way to 1963 with a stint in "General Hospital." He later landed roles in "Young Frankenstein" as a young medical student who questioned Gene Wilder.
Goldman also landed roles in "MASH" and "Busting Loose" but he reached stardom voicing Brainy Smurf when "The Smurfs" debuted in 1981 as a Saturday morning cartoon series on NBC. Brainy Smurf -- easily one of the most identifiable characters with his trademark thick glasses -- was known to never back down from sharing his smarts.
He'd hold on to that role until the series ended in 1989 but the show's popularity kept the series on the air via USA Network, the Cartoon Network and now the Boomerang channel.
Goldman would go on to land a ton of small roles on other shows including "Criminal Minds" in 2012. He was 80. RIP
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Yankees owner Hank Steinbrenner dies
Yankees general partner and co-chairperson Hank Steinbrenner died Tuesday at age 63 after a long battle with illness, a person with knowledge of the situation confirmed to NJ Advance Media.
The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because he wasn’t authorized to speak publicly. The New York Post’s Joel Sherman first reported the news. Steinbrenner died at his Clearwater, Fla., home and his death wasn’t coronavirus-related, the person said.
Steinbrenner was the son of late owner George Steinbrenner and brother of Hal Steinbrenner, who currently runs the Yankees’ day-to-day operations.
Hank Steinbrenner was set to take over as the lead voice in the organization after George Steinbrenner’s involvement began to fade in 2007 (he died in 2010). But Hal’s role grew larger and he eventually became the face of the organization’s leadership.
“He was just a really, really good man," longtime friend Ray Negron said in a phone call Tuesday morning. “One of the best people I ever met in my life.”
George Steinbrenner bought the Yankees from CBS for $8.7 million in 1973. “It’s the best buy in sports today," Steinbrenner told the New York Times after the sell was made public. "I think it’s a bargain.”
Last week, the Yankees ranked No. 1 on Forbes’ list of most valuable MLB franchises with an estimated value of $5 billion. It’s the 23rd consecutive year Forbes ranked the Yankees as its top club.
Not much has changed since Steinbrenner’s children began running the Yankees. They’re still an annual American League power and still always among baseball’s biggest spenders (see the record-setting nine-year, $324 million contract signed by Gerrit Cole in December).
There is one big thing missing since the Steinbrenner children began running the Yankees – championships. They’ve been to the playoffs a lot and advanced to the American League Championship Series twice in the last three seasons, but haven’t been to the World Series since they won their last one in 2009.
In February, Hal Steinbrenner was asked if his family would ever sell the club during a WFAN radio interview with Joe Benigno and Evan Roberts.
“The third generation is now involved,” Steinbrenner responded. “They’re involved big-time. So there are no plans to sell the team, and I get asked that a lot.”
The pressure is on the Yankees to win again soon though, because they just completed a full decade without playing in a World Series for the first time since the 1910s.
“We feel that pressure every year,” Steinbrenner said. “We know our fans expect that every year, to win a championship and be a contender. So it’s not going to be any more pressure for me. I know it’s not going to be any more pressure for the coaches and players.
“But it’s important every year, and clearly we have had championship-caliber teams the last few years and haven’t quite got it done. So from that standpoint, we’re going to be focused even more than usual, and that’s certainly in the back of our minds. We’ve got to do everything we can to make it happen.”
Here is the Yankees’ press release announcing the death of Hank Steinbrenner:
The New York Yankees mourn the passing of General Partner and Co-Chairperson Henry G. “Hank” Steinbrenner, who passed away earlier today at his home in Clearwater, Fla., from a longstanding health issue. Mr. Steinbrenner was 63.
“Hank was a genuine and gentle spirit who treasured the deep relationships he formed with those closest to him,” said the Steinbrenner family. “He was introduced to the Yankees organization at a very young age, and his love for sports and competition continued to burn brightly throughout his life. Hank could be direct and outspoken, but in the very same conversation show great tenderness and light-heartedness. More than anything, he set an example for all of us in how comfortably he lived enjoying his personal passions and pursuits. We are profoundly saddened to have lost him and will carry his memory with us always.”
Born April 2, 1957, and raised in his birthplace of Cleveland, Ohio, Mr. Steinbrenner was the eldest of four children by former Yankees Principal Owner George M. Steinbrenner III and his wife, Joan (pronounced Jo-Ann).
Mr. Steinbrenner was in his 13th season as a General Partner of the New York Yankees and his 11th season as Co-Chairperson of the club. Along with Managing General Partner / Co-Chairperson Hal Steinbrenner, Hank was responsible for overseeing all areas of the club’s business and baseball operations, and was directly involved in player negotiations, long-term player recruitment goals and overall club strategy.
He spent many decades passionately involved in the breeding, raising and racing of horses, serving as a Vice President and Director of Bay Farms Corporation since 1985 and as a longtime member of the board of the Ocala Breeders Sales Company.
Mr. Steinbrenner attended Culver Military Academy and Central Methodist College in Missouri. Over the course of his career, he held additional roles as chairman of Minch Transit Company and vice president of Mid-Florida Hotels Corporation. In 2000, he coordinated a multi-year partnership with Gwynn Racing to field a Gwynn/Steinbrenner top fuel Yankees dragster on the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Drag Racing Tour.
Joined by his son George Michael Steinbrenner IV, Mr. Steinbrenner reentered the world of competitive racing in 2016, contributing to the formation of Steinbrenner Racing. After participating two seasons in the Indy Lights developmental circuit in 2017 and 2018, the group announced a partnership with Harding Racing in September 2018. The new team began racing in 2019 as Harding Steinbrenner Racing, competing on the IndyCar circuit with George Michael as the youngest team owner in IndyCar history. Just two races into its first season in IndyCar, the team took the checkered flag on March 24, 2019, at the Circuit of Americas in Austin, Tex., as George Michael became the youngest owner to win a race in the history of the IndyCar Series. At the conclusion of the year, the team announced it was uniting with Andretti Autosport to race under the Andretti Harding Steinbrenner Autosport banner in 2020.
At the time of his passing, Mr. Steinbrenner served on the boards of the YES Network and Gold Shield Foundation and was involved in a number of not-for-profit causes and children’s charities in New York and Tampa Bay, including The Joshua House, St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, Gigi’s Playhouse Tampa, The Children’s Dream Fund and the New York Yankees charitable foundations.
He is survived by four children, daughters Jacqueline and Julia, and sons George Michael IV and John, one granddaughter, Anabel, and his siblings, Jennifer, Jessica and Hal, and their families.
During this time of mourning, the family respectfully asks for the privacy needed to grieve this tremendous loss.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Friends of Joshua House Foundation (www.friendsofjoshuahouse .org; P.O. Box 26333, Tampa, FL 33623, 813-263-3469) or to a charity of one’s choosing.
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E.T. Cinematographer Allen Daviau Dies Of Coronavirus
E.T. cinematographer Allen Daviau has passed away from complications at 77. Colman Andrews, a food editor and writer, confirmed the news on Twitter. Daviau was nominated for numerous Oscars for his work with Spielberg. That includes The Color Purple, Empire of the Sun, E.T. the Extraterrestrial, Bugsy, and Avalon. He wrote, “RIP Allen Daviau, my friend of almost 60 years, cinematographer and bon vivant, five-time Academy Award nominee, dining companion extraordinaire, pure soul, who left us last night at the MPTF Hospital, his longtime home, after contracting COVID-19. Salut, mon ami.” The president of the American Society of Cinematographer, Kees van Oostrum put out a statement.
“It is with great regret and sadness that I have to announce the passing last night of my friend and a great member of the society, Mr. Allen Daviau, ASC. Allen started his career shooting the early movies of Stephen Spielberg, including Amblin (1968), and went on to an impressive career as a cinematographer with movies that have deeply inspired us all. He was honored with 5 Academy Award nominations, was bestowed our Lifetime Achievement Award in 2007 and won our Outstanding ASC Achievement in Cinematography for Bugsy (1991) and Empire of the Sun (1987). He amassed an impressive body of work: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982), The Color Purple (1985), and Avalon (1990), just to mention a few.”
“Allen was active in our society in many ways like chairing our membership committee for several years,” van Oostrum continued. “Also, his commitment to teaching our craft and being very accessible for young cinematographers will forever be engraved in our memories. He will be remembered fondly for his sense of humor, his taste for the best of foods and his laugh that unmistakably marked his presence from far away.
“Allen was 77 years old and I am proud that we were able to host him during our 100-year celebration last year. He told me then that it was for him “one of the best of gifts life had to offer”. His smile that evening was affectionate and many of us were able to pay him respect. You will be missed so much, dear Allen,” he added.
https://comicbook.com/movies/2020/04/16/et-allen-daviau-cinematographer-dies-coronavirus/?fbclid=IwAR0WEuYebU0DYC3hn6mY2fzY3KeCnwoqp7uj7ieObKUkrTW-K1B3oZtG9YM
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Yankees owner Hank Steinbrenner dies
Yankees general partner and co-chairperson Hank Steinbrenner died Tuesday at age 63 after a long battle with illness, a person with knowledge of the situation confirmed to NJ Advance Media.
The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because he wasn’t authorized to speak publicly. The New York Post’s Joel Sherman first reported the news. Steinbrenner died at his Clearwater, Fla., home and his death wasn’t coronavirus-related, the person said.
Steinbrenner was the son of late owner George Steinbrenner and brother of Hal Steinbrenner, who currently runs the Yankees’ day-to-day operations.
Hank Steinbrenner was set to take over as the lead voice in the organization after George Steinbrenner’s involvement began to fade in 2007 (he died in 2010). But Hal’s role grew larger and he eventually became the face of the organization’s leadership.
“He was just a really, really good man," longtime friend Ray Negron said in a phone call Tuesday morning. “One of the best people I ever met in my life.”
George Steinbrenner bought the Yankees from CBS for $8.7 million in 1973. “It’s the best buy in sports today," Steinbrenner told the New York Times after the sell was made public. "I think it’s a bargain.”
Last week, the Yankees ranked No. 1 on Forbes’ list of most valuable MLB franchises with an estimated value of $5 billion. It’s the 23rd consecutive year Forbes ranked the Yankees as its top club.
Not much has changed since Steinbrenner’s children began running the Yankees. They’re still an annual American League power and still always among baseball’s biggest spenders (see the record-setting nine-year, $324 million contract signed by Gerrit Cole in December).
There is one big thing missing since the Steinbrenner children began running the Yankees – championships. They’ve been to the playoffs a lot and advanced to the American League Championship Series twice in the last three seasons, but haven’t been to the World Series since they won their last one in 2009.
In February, Hal Steinbrenner was asked if his family would ever sell the club during a WFAN radio interview with Joe Benigno and Evan Roberts.
“The third generation is now involved,” Steinbrenner responded. “They’re involved big-time. So there are no plans to sell the team, and I get asked that a lot.”
The pressure is on the Yankees to win again soon though, because they just completed a full decade without playing in a World Series for the first time since the 1910s.
“We feel that pressure every year,” Steinbrenner said. “We know our fans expect that every year, to win a championship and be a contender. So it’s not going to be any more pressure for me. I know it’s not going to be any more pressure for the coaches and players.
“But it’s important every year, and clearly we have had championship-caliber teams the last few years and haven’t quite got it done. So from that standpoint, we’re going to be focused even more than usual, and that’s certainly in the back of our minds. We’ve got to do everything we can to make it happen.”
Here is the Yankees’ press release announcing the death of Hank Steinbrenner:
The New York Yankees mourn the passing of General Partner and Co-Chairperson Henry G. “Hank” Steinbrenner, who passed away earlier today at his home in Clearwater, Fla., from a longstanding health issue. Mr. Steinbrenner was 63.
“Hank was a genuine and gentle spirit who treasured the deep relationships he formed with those closest to him,” said the Steinbrenner family. “He was introduced to the Yankees organization at a very young age, and his love for sports and competition continued to burn brightly throughout his life. Hank could be direct and outspoken, but in the very same conversation show great tenderness and light-heartedness. More than anything, he set an example for all of us in how comfortably he lived enjoying his personal passions and pursuits. We are profoundly saddened to have lost him and will carry his memory with us always.”
Born April 2, 1957, and raised in his birthplace of Cleveland, Ohio, Mr. Steinbrenner was the eldest of four children by former Yankees Principal Owner George M. Steinbrenner III and his wife, Joan (pronounced Jo-Ann).
Mr. Steinbrenner was in his 13th season as a General Partner of the New York Yankees and his 11th season as Co-Chairperson of the club. Along with Managing General Partner / Co-Chairperson Hal Steinbrenner, Hank was responsible for overseeing all areas of the club’s business and baseball operations, and was directly involved in player negotiations, long-term player recruitment goals and overall club strategy.
He spent many decades passionately involved in the breeding, raising and racing of horses, serving as a Vice President and Director of Bay Farms Corporation since 1985 and as a longtime member of the board of the Ocala Breeders Sales Company.
Mr. Steinbrenner attended Culver Military Academy and Central Methodist College in Missouri. Over the course of his career, he held additional roles as chairman of Minch Transit Company and vice president of Mid-Florida Hotels Corporation. In 2000, he coordinated a multi-year partnership with Gwynn Racing to field a Gwynn/Steinbrenner top fuel Yankees dragster on the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Drag Racing Tour.
Joined by his son George Michael Steinbrenner IV, Mr. Steinbrenner reentered the world of competitive racing in 2016, contributing to the formation of Steinbrenner Racing. After participating two seasons in the Indy Lights developmental circuit in 2017 and 2018, the group announced a partnership with Harding Racing in September 2018. The new team began racing in 2019 as Harding Steinbrenner Racing, competing on the IndyCar circuit with George Michael as the youngest team owner in IndyCar history. Just two races into its first season in IndyCar, the team took the checkered flag on March 24, 2019, at the Circuit of Americas in Austin, Tex., as George Michael became the youngest owner to win a race in the history of the IndyCar Series. At the conclusion of the year, the team announced it was uniting with Andretti Autosport to race under the Andretti Harding Steinbrenner Autosport banner in 2020.
At the time of his passing, Mr. Steinbrenner served on the boards of the YES Network and Gold Shield Foundation and was involved in a number of not-for-profit causes and children’s charities in New York and Tampa Bay, including The Joshua House, St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, Gigi’s Playhouse Tampa, The Children’s Dream Fund and the New York Yankees charitable foundations.
He is survived by four children, daughters Jacqueline and Julia, and sons George Michael IV and John, one granddaughter, Anabel, and his siblings, Jennifer, Jessica and Hal, and their families.
During this time of mourning, the family respectfully asks for the privacy needed to grieve this tremendous loss.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Friends of Joshua House Foundation (www.friendsofjoshuahouse .org; P.O. Box 26333, Tampa, FL 33623, 813-263-3469) or to a charity of one’s choosing.
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Hownthe hell wasnt this a bigger story?
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WWE Legendary Ring Announcer Howard Finkel Dead at 69
WWE Hall of Famer Howard Finkel died this week at the age of 69, according to an announcement made by WWE. Finkel was hired by Vince McMahon Sr. to work for the World Wide Wrestling Federation in 1975, and made his debut as ring announcer at Madison Square Garden on January 17, 1977. By 1979 he was the company's lead ring announcer, and his iconic voice would become a staple of WWF events for years to come.
"WWE is saddened to learn that Howard Finkel has passed away at age 69," the company wrote in a statement. "WWE extends its condolences to Finkel's family, friends and fans."
Throughout his career Finkel would either feud with or being involved in storylines with wrestlers such as Ted DiBiase, Kerry Von Erich, X-Pac, Jeff Jarrett, Chris Jericho and Ken Shamrock. He made his in-ring debut in January 1995, where he defeated Dr. Harvey Wippleman on an episode of Monday Night Raw in a tuxedo match.
In 2002 Finkel had a brief heel run where he antagonized fellow announcer Lillian Garcia. The feud culminated in an evening gown/tuxedo match, which Finkel lost after Garcia got help from Trish Stratus and Stacy Keibler.
BY 2000 Finkel began to take a lighter schedule with Garcia and Tony Chimel also serving as ring announcers. He began to make fewer and fewer television appearances as the years went on, though he did appear at ever WrestleMania from 1985 up through 2016. In 2009 Finkel was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame by "Mean" Gene Okerlund.
In an interview with Wrestling Inc. in 2009, Okerlund said the proudest moment of his career was when he worked as the ring announcer for Wrestlemania III.
"They can never take it away from me," Finkel said. "It's something that I cherish and I've always enjoyed, that WrestleMania in 1985, moving even into the one in 1987 in Pontiac, Michigan. How do you think it felt to announce in front of 93,000 people? It's not easy."
He also gave his thoughts on joining the WWE Hall of Fame.
"I would've loved to have had the opportunity when I wasn't a Hall of Famer," he said. "And then when I got the word that it was going to be happening, I really kept it suppressed because I didn't want it to overtake me and my emotions. I wanted to keep it in check. True story — when I got to Houston the afternoon of (WrestleMania 25), and I got into the dressing room and I had to change into my tuxedo, which is what I've done for years, then it started hitting me.
"They can't take it away from me. I've earned it," he added. "That was my WrestleMania, my personal WrestleMania. It's just a great honor to be involved in such a prestigious group as the Hall of Fame classes of years past, and of course this year. To be a part of WWE for nearly 30 years, it's the greatest ride I've ever been on, and it's far from over."
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Hownthe hell wasnt this a bigger story?
He didn't carry himself like his father. George Steinbrenner was like a storm. He kicked up one nearly every time he was in front of a camera with a microphone.
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Playmate Ashley Mattingly Dead by Suicide
Former Playmate Ashley Mattingly -- a domestic violence victim at the hands of Lane Garrison, who struggled with substance abuse -- is dead ... TMZ has learned.
Ashley's sister, Christy, and twin brother Billy tell us she took her own life Wednesday at her home in Austin, Texas and she left a suicide note.
We're told Ashley was found unresponsive Friday after a friend called the Austin Police Department for a wellness check after Ashley went radio silent. We're told police took the note as part of their investigation.
Ashley's family tells us she had been living in Austin for the past two years, and she was struggling with substance abuse. We're told she had demons and battled alcohol abuse, but she was trying to get her life back on track.
The shelter-in-place order in Texas did not help Ashley, her family says, even though Ashley recently adopted a 9-month-old golden retriever puppy to help with her loneliness. We're told the pup, Miss Jean, is now with Ashley's family.
As we reported ... Ashley, who was Playboy's Miss March in 2011, was charged with DUI back in 2016 after allegedly plowing her golf cart into 4 parked cars while she was wasted.
As you know ... Ashley was a victim of domestic violence. Lane, her ex-boyfriend, was convicted of domestic battery in 2012.
The last time we saw Ashley, back in 2015, she seemed to be in good spirits.
Ashley's relatives also tell us they're thankful her friend called police for the wellness check ... and they hope her story can raise awareness about suicide.
Ashley was 33.
RIP
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Gene Dynarski, Actor on 'Seinfeld' and 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind,' Dies at 86
Gene Dynarski, a character actor who appeared in Steven Spielberg's Duel and Close Encounters of the Third Kind and played Izzy Mandelbaum Jr., the son of Lloyd Bridges' character, on Seinfeld, has died. He was 86.
Dynarski died Feb. 27 in a rehabilitation center in Studio City, playwright Ernest Kearney announced.
The Brooklyn native also worked twice on the original Star Trek, as the miner Ben Childress on the 1966 episode "Mudd's Women" and as Krodak, who represents a city up for Federation membership, on the 1969 installment "The Mark of Gideon."
Dynarski was seen as Benedict, one of Egghead's (Vincent Price) henchmen, on Batman in 1966, and on a 2000 episode of The X-Files, his character fell victim to a monstrous bat creature.
His résumé also included Earthquake (1974), Airport 1975 and All the President's Men (1976) and Hill Street Blues, The A-Team, Little House on the Prairie, Starsky and Hutch, Kung Fu, Kojak, Bonanza and The Monkees, among other TV series.
In 1979, he opened The Gene Dynarski Theatre near Sunset Boulevard and Western Avenue in Los Angeles, with Ed Harris starring in Tennessee Williams' Sweet Bird of Youth as its first production. Elisabeth Shue and Tom Hanks were among others who performed there before it shuttered in the mid-1990s.
Born on Sept. 13, 1933, Dynarski worked as a "pin monkey" at a bowling alley, served in the U.S. Navy and, after coming to L.A., began getting acting jobs through noted casting director Lynn Stalmaster. In 1965, he made his onscreen debut on an episode of the ABC medical drama Ben Casey.
In the 1971 telefilm Duel, Dynarski was a trucker confronted in a roadside café by Dennis Weaver, who thinks he's the murderous big-rig driver on his tail, and in Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977), he played the supervisor who sends out Richard Dreyfuss to investigate those mysterious blackouts.
On the 1997 Seinfeld episode "The English Patient," Dynarski's character and his equally competitive dad and grandfather (Earl Schuman) all throw out their backs, then blame Jerry for it. (He and Bridges returned for another episode the following season.)
Dynarski also portrayed Josef Stalin in the 1996 videogame Command & Conquer: Red Alert and won a Los Angeles Drama Critics' Award for his performance in Among the Vipers, produced by Kearney at the Odyssey Theatre Ensemble.
Survivors include his two daughters.
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Irrfan Khan, 'Slumdog Millionaire' and 'Life of Pi' Star, Dead at 53
Irrfan Khan -- Bollywood icon and star of films like "Slumdog Millionaire" and "Life of Pi" -- has died after battling cancer.
The Indian actor died Wednesday in a Mumbai hospital after being admitted to the ICU for a colon infection earlier this week.
His rep says ... "Irrfan was a strong soul, someone who fought till the very end and always inspired everyone who came close to him."
Khan revealed in March 2018 that he had been diagnosed with a rare neuroendocrine tumor, an abnormal growth that begins in the body's specialized neuroendocrine cells. We're told he'd been getting chemotherapy in London and traveling back and forth to India in recent months.
Khan is one of India's most famous and beloved actors, and has more than 150 Bollywood and Hollywood credits to his name.
He attended the National School of Drama in New Delhi and started his acting career soon after, playing mainly supporting roles for more than a decade. He had his big break in early 2000s, though ... racking up awards for his starring role in the 2003 film, "Haasil."
Irrfan went on to star in other award-winning films such as "Like In A….Metro" before busting onto the international scene in 2008 when he appeared in the Oscar hit, "Slumdog Millionaire."
He then landed a starring role in the acclaimed "Life of Pi," and would go on to appear in movies like "The Amazing Spider-Man," "Jurassic World" and "Inferno."
Sadly, the actor's mother also died last week, but he was unable to attend her funeral due to the coronavirus pandemic lockdowns.
Priyanka Chopra is one of many Bollywood stars to post a tribute to Khan.
Irrfan is survived by his wife and 2 children.
He was 53.
RIP
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Don Shula Dead At 90, Legendary NFL Coach 'Passed Away Peacefully'
Don Shula -- the NFL coaching legend who famously led the Miami Dolphins to a perfect season in 1972 -- has died at 90 years old.
"[Shula] passed away peacefully at his home this morning," the Dolphins said in a statement.
A cause of death was not immediately known.
"Don Shula was the patriarch of the Miami Dolphins for 50 years," the team said.
"He brought the winning edge to our franchise and put the Dolphins and the city of Miami in the national sports scene."
"Our deepest thoughts and prayers go out to Mary Anne along with his children Dave, Donna, Sharon, Anne and Mike."
Shula is one of football's all-time greats ... after a playing career as a defensive back in the NFL in the 1950s -- he went on to become a Hall of Fame coach.
Shula, the head man in Baltimore from 1963 to 1969 and then in Miami from 1970 to 1995, owns the record for most wins by an NFL coach EVER ... piling up 347 in his 33-year career.
Shula also won two Super Bowls as the coach of the 'Fins ... and is still the only man to ever coach an undefeated NFL team.
Don was elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1997.
RIP
Shula had a major impact on a ton of famous people. Some of them are posting tributes on social media including:
NFL commish Roger Goodell -- "Don Shula will always be remembered as one of the greatest coaches and contributors in the history of our game. He made an extraordinarily positive impact on so many lives."
"His iconic legacy will endure through his family and continue to inspire generations to come."
The Cleveland Browns -- who drafted Shula in 1951 -- shared the team's condolences ... saying, "We're proud of the fact that his football foundation was built in Ohio, starting at Harvey High School in Painesville, playing collegiately at John Carroll and then being drafted by the Browns."
"Coach Shula's contribution to our game are unmatched. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the entire Shula Family."
Magic Johnson -- "RIP NFL Hall of Fame Coach and 2X Super Bowl champion Don Shula! My prayers go out to his family."
Andrea Kremer -- "My deepest condolences on the passing of Don Shula ... As a professional I worked w/ him & got to know him well, even naming my dog Zonk, just like he did. RIP Coach."
Gov. Ron DeSantis -- "Coach Don Shula leaves behind an incomparable legacy as the NFL’s winningest coach and as the one who put Miami sports on the map."
Bill Cowher -- "We lost one of the most iconic men in the history of NFL coaching in Don Shula. His leadership and wisdom helped to guide me and many others who have made a life in coaching football. Thank you Coach Shula. May your spirit and legacy live on forever."
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Roy Horn of Siegfried and Roy Dead at 75 After Catching COVID-19
Roy Horn, one half of the famous Siegfried & Roy magic and entertainment act in Las Vegas, is dead after being infected with the coronavirus ... TMZ has learned.
We just got a statement from Siegfried, who told us, "Today, the world has lost one of the greats of magic, but I have lost my best friend. From the moment we met, I knew Roy and I, together, would change the world. There could be no Siegfried without Roy, and no Roy without Siegfried."
Siegfried goes on ... "Roy was a fighter his whole life, including during these final days. I give my heartfelt appreciation to the team of doctors, nurses and staff at Mountain View Hospital who worked heroically against this insidious virus that ultimately took Roy's life."
Roy died Friday, a little more than a week after testing positive for COVID-19.
Horn and Siegfried Fischbacher were a staple in Sin City for more than a decade, and they were well known for their daring performances with tigers and big cats.
Roy was famously mauled by a 380-pound white tiger, Mantecore, way back in 2003 during a performance at the Mirage Las Vegas. The tiger bit Roy by the neck during the act and dragged him offstage.
Siegfried and Roy claimed then and always maintained it was NOT an attack ... instead, they say Roy was having a ministroke and the tiger actually saved his life by dragging him offstage.
The incident left Roy partially paralyzed, and it basically ended Siegfried and Roy's act as we knew it ... though they later performed live with a tiger once again in 2019 for ABC's '20/20.'
Roy was 75.
RIP
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The Kung Flu was more deadly than a tiger. :'( RIP
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R&B Singer Betty Wright Dead at 66
Betty Wright, a supremely talented R&B singer who popularized the phrase, "No pain, no gain," has died.
Wright's cause of death was not announced when her niece confirmed the passing. Something was clearly wrong though because 2 days ago, Chaka Khan made a plea ... "Calling all my #PrayWarriors. My beloved sister, Betty Wright @MsBettyWright, is now in need of all your prayers."
Wright, whom some in the music industry called one of the most underrated singers of her time, was recently honored on TV One's, "Unsung."
Betty recorded so many songs, including her 1971 hit, "Clean Up Woman. She was only 18 when the song was released, and it turned out to be her biggest song ever. Other hits included "Let Me Be Your Lovermaker," "Shoorah Shoorah," "Tonight is the Night," and "Where is the Love."
Betty made a bold move in the '80s, launching her own independent label ... it had not been done before by a female artist. That's when she recorded "No Pain (No Gain)." Ever heard that phrase? Later she recorded "Mother Wit," and it went gold -- the first time an African-American female singer went gold on her own record label.
Wright became an inspiration to so many singers, including Mary J. Blige, The Roots and Joss Stone. Wright performed with Joss on her song, "The Art of Love and War."
In 2005, her 21-year-old son, Patrick, was shot and killed. She had 4 other children.
Betty was 66.
RIP
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U.S. Olympic Bobsledder Pavle Jovanovic Dead By Suicide At 43
U.S. Olympic bobsledder Pavle Jovanovic died last week after taking his own life ... Team USA announced. He was 43 years old.
"The winter sports community has suffered a tragic loss," USA Bobsled/Skeleton CEO -- and Jovanovic's teammate -- Aron McGuire said in a statement.
"Pavle’s passion and commitment towards bobsled was seen and felt by his teammates, coaches, competitors, and fans of the sport."
Team USA says Jovanovic committed suicide on May 3.
Jovanovic began training as a bobsledder in 1997 and won a bronze medal at the World Championships in 2004. He also competed at the 2006 Winter Olympics, finishing 7th in the 2-man and 4-man events.
Jovanovic was praised as being one of the best brakemen in the sport ... with coach Greg Sand calling him a "one-of-a-kind original."
"If there was ever a bobsledder born to push heavy objects, man it was Pavle."
If you or someone you know is struggling with depression or suicidal thoughts and needs help, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
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Comedian Jerry Stiller Dies at 92
The world woke up to some incredibly sad news on Monday morning, as we learned that beloved comedian and actor Jerry Stiller had passed away overnight. Stiller had a long career in comedy both on the stage and on the screen, and he passed away this weekend at the age of 92 years old. The news of Stiller's passing came from his son, actor and filmmaker Ben Stiller, who posted a loving tribute to his late father on Twitter.
"I'm sad to say that my father, Jerry Stiller, passed away from natural causes," Stiller wrote in the tweet. "He was a great dad and grandfather, and the most dedicated husband to Anne for about 62 years. He will be greatly missed. Love you Dad."
Stiller had a long and illustrious career of comedy that spanned decades. He first rose to prominence in the 1960s, performing routines alongside his wife, Anne Meara. In addition to their work in front of live crowds around the country, Stiller and Meara also performed several times on The Ed Sullivan Show.
Over the years, Stiller appeared on several TV shows and in quite a few feature films, including Hairspray, Law & Order, Heavyweights, and The Love Boat. However, his most popular on-screen role came in 1993, when he first appeared on Seinfeld. Stiller played Frank Costanza, father of Jason Alexander's George Costanza, for a total of 26 episodes of the show's run. He was even nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for his work on the series in 1997.
Stiller went on to take a starring role in sitcom series The King of Queens, alongside Kevin James and Leah Remini. He played Arthur Spooner, the father of Remini's character, who lived in the basement of the couple's home in New York City.
Stiller also got the chance to work alongside his son, appearing in both Zoolander movies as Derek Zoolander's manager, Maury. The comedian's last on-screen role was actually in Zoolander 2, back in 2016.
In 2007, Stiller and Meara were given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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Jorge Santana, Musician and Brother of Carlos Santana, Dies at 68
Jorge Santana, a musician and the youngest brother of guitarist Carlos Santana, died of natural causes on Thursday. He was 68.
Carlos Santana announced the death of his brother on his Facebook page on Friday.
“We take time to celebrate the magnificent spirit of our beloved brother Jorge,” Carlos wrote. “He transitioned unto the realm of light that cast no shadow. The eyes of my heart clearly see him right in between our glorious and magnificent mother Josefina and our father Jose.”
Born in Jalisco, Mexico, Santana was the youngest of three brothers and started playing the guitar after Carlos did. When he was 14, Santana began playing the guitar in San Francisco where he joined a high school band called The Malibus in the 1960s. The band later changed its name to Malo, Spanish for “bad.” The new name came from the band’s frontman’s mother who would tell them, “todos ustedes son malos,” meaning “all of you are bad.”
The band went on to sign with Warner Brothers and in 1972, became known for their top 20 hit for the song “Suavecito.” The group would later perform on Dick Clark’s “American Bandstand” that same year.
Malo produced three more albums before the band broke up. Santana had also been playing with the New York-based salsa collective Fania All-Stars and got to play at the Yankee Stadium in 1973. Five years later, he released two solo albums, “Jorge Santana” and “It’s All About Love.”
Santana also went on to work with Carlos and his management company as a director of artist relations. In 1993, Santana toured with his famous brother, and the following year they recorded an album, “Santana Brothers,” with their cousin, Carlos Hernandez.
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Fred Willard, Comedic Actor, Dies at 86
Fred Willard, known for his delightful roles in projects like Everybody Loves Raymond, Best In Show, Anchorman, and more has passed away at the age of 86. His death was confirmed by his agent Michael Eisenstadt, though no details regarding his death were released (via THR). Willard's daughter also shared the news on Twitter, and said her father passed away "very peacefully." She then added "He kept moving, working and making us happy until the very end. We loved him so very much! We will miss him forever," (via PopCulture). Willard's agent, Glenn Schwartz, also told Rolling Stone that the actor died from natural causes. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time.
Willard has been a fan favorite actor for quite some time thanks to delightful characters in everything from Wizards of Waverly Place to Raymond to Disney's WALL-E, and he was also part of the upcoming Netflix series Space Force, which releases later this year.
Willard's vast resume includes memorable roles in both film and television, though it's hard not to immediately think of his brilliant work in the Christopher Guest series of Mockumentaries, which included films like A Mighty Wind, Best In Show, and For Your Consideration. He would also grace the screen in shows like Modern Family, and would lend his voice to things like Scooby-Doo, G.I. Joe: Renegades, Transformers, WALL-E, Kim Possible, and more.
He would reprise his role as Hank MacDougall on Everybody Loves Raymond 14 times, and most recently appeared as Fred Naird in Netflix's Space Force.
Our thoughts are with Willard's family and friends at this time.
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whats the point of listing every person that dies you goof
just list the bodybuilders and strenth athletes...
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Some of his recent vids, he's not looking good.
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Ray Manzarek, Doors Keyboardist, Dead at 74
Doors co-founder and keyboardist Ray Manzarek died today in Rosenheim, Germany, after a long battle with bile duct cancer. He was 74.
“I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of my friend and bandmate Ray Manzarek today,” Doors guitarist Robby Krieger said in a statement. “I’m just glad to have been able to have played Doors songs with him for the last decade. Ray was a huge part of my life and I will always miss him.”
Manzarek grew up in Chicago, then moved to Los Angeles in 1962 to study film at UCLA. It was there he first met Doors singer Jim Morrison, though they didn’t talk about forming a band until they bumped into each other on a beach in Venice, California, in the summer of 1965 and Morrison told Manzarek that he had been working on some music. “And there it was!” Manzarek wrote in his 1998 biography, Light My Fire. “It dropped quite simply, quite innocently from his lips, but it changed our collective destinies.”
They quickly teamed up with drummer John Densmore and guitarist Robby Krieger and began playing gigs around Los Angeles. About a year later, the Doors recorded their debut album for Elektra Records. “We knew once people heard us, we’d be unstoppable,” Manzarek wrote in his memoir. “We knew what the people wanted: the same thing the Doors wanted. Freedom.”
The Doors didn’t have a bassist, so Manzarek often played the bass parts on his Fender Rhodes piano. He also played a Vox Continental organ, which can be heard on the famous intro to “Light My Fire” and numerous other Doors classics. The group shared credit on most songs and split all profits evenly.
The group carried on for two more albums after Jim Morrison died in July of 1971, but they split in 1973. Manzarek remained extremely busy, producing albums for X and playing with Iggy Pop, Echo and the Bunnymen and others. In 2002, he began touring as the Doors of the 21st Century with Krieger and Cult frontman Ian Astbury. Doors drummer John Densmore filed a lawsuit over the use of the name and it lead to a protracted legal battle.
“Morrison required all three of us diving into his lyrics and creating music that would swirl around him,” Manzarek told Rolling Stone in 2006. “Without Jim, everybody started shooting off in different directions. . . The Doors was the perfect mixture of four guys, four egos that balanced each other. There were never any problems with ‘You wrote this’ or ‘I wrote that.’ But [after Jim died] the whole dynamic was screwed up, because the fourth guy wasn’t there.”
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/ray-manzarek-doors-keyboardist-dead-at-74-189116/
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Lord of the Rings Star Ian Holm Dies at 88
It's a sad day throughout the world and in Middle Earth, as beloved actor Ian Holm has died. A veteran of the screen, Holm took on seemingly countless roles over the years, but was best known for his portrayal of Bilbo Baggins in the Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy. He also starred in Alien alongside Sigourney Weaver, playing the android known as Ash. Holm died peacefully on Friday morning at the age of 88.
Holm's agent released a statement to the Guardian on Friday morning, confirming that the actor had indeed passed. Holm died surrounded by loved ones, and his death was due to an illness related to Parkinson's.
"It is with great sadness that the actor Sir Ian Holm CBE passed away this morning at the age of 88. He died peacefully in hospital, with his family and carer," said Holm's agent. "Charming, kind and ferociously talented, we will miss him hugely."
Holm was born in Essex in 1931 and began acting at an early age. His work in theater eventually led to Holm landing a few parts on television. His first on-screen role came in the ITV Play of the Week program in 1957. Holm worked steadily throughout the '60s and '70s, but it wasn't until 1978 that he really became the star he's known to be today. The actor was cast as a malfunctioning android named Ash in Ridley Scott's sci-fi thriller, Alien.
Three years after Alien was released, Holm received heaps of critical acclaim for his role as coach Sam Mussabini in Chariots of Fire. Holm won a BAFTA for the role and was ultimately nominated for a Best Supporting Actor Oscar.
Over the years, Holm appeared in several other popular films, such as Time Bandits, Brazil, Henry V, Hamlet, Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, The Fifth Element, and The Sweet Hereafter. Holm earned a whole new generation of fans for his portrayal of Bilbo Baggins in The Lord of the Rings trilogy, a role that he reprised briefly in two of the three Hobbit films. Holm also voiced the villainous Skinner in Pixar's Ratatouille.
Holm was named a Commander of the British Empire (CBE) in 1989, and in 1998 he was knighted for his services to drama.
He is survived by his wife, artist Sophie de Stempel, whom he married in 2003, and 5 children.
Ian was 88.
RIP
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Director Joel Schumacher Dies, Aged 80
A man known for stylish visuals and a subversive streak of humour in his early films, who switched careers from costume design to directing, has died. Joel Schumacher was 80.
Born in 1939 in New York, he grew up in Long Island City and his father died when Schumacher was four. With his mother working all hours to support the family, the young Schumacher found himself largely running on the streets taking care of himself, working creatively by making puppet shows and diving into movies and comic books – Batman in particular, which would play into his future career. He started drinking at age nine, and got into both drugs and sex at an early age, something he has been up front about in the past. Leaving home at 16, he was swept up in a whirlwind of party living while working in department stores to make ends meet.
After attending two art and design schools, Schumacher worked as a fashion designer, managed trendy boutique Paraphernalia and landed a job dreaming up packaging for Revlon. In 1971, he moved to Los Angeles and got his first film gig, designing costumes for Play It As It Lays and other movies, including Woody Allen's Sleeper. He built up contacts and started writing screenplays for movies such as 1976's Car Wash and 1978 musical The Wiz.
Schumacher got his first shot at directing via 1981's The Incredible Shrinking Woman, which led to other jobs, including DC Cab, and his first big hit, St. Elmo's Fire, which established the director's reputation as a talent spotter. The Lost Boys followed, along with Flatliners, Dying Young and Falling Down. He had success with legal dramas, including The Client and Time To Kill, which in turn led to Batman Forever. Taking over the Bat-reins from Tim Burton, Schumacher was criticised for pushing the franchise in a camp direction, though Forever proved to be a hit. Follow-up Batman And Robin was less successful and faced even stronger criticism.
Looking to switch up his career and style, Schumacher reverted to smaller scale with films including 8MM, Flawless, Phone Booth and Tigerland. He delivered a bigger spectacle in Phantom Of The Opera, which scored little love but was nominated for Oscars. His last film as a director was 2011's Trespass. And on the small screen, he tackled episodes of House Of Cards.
"I'm very lucky to be here," he told The Age in 2004. "I have a career beyond my wildest dreams. I've wanted to make movies since I was seven. I have my health, I conquered drugs and alcohol.… I've survived an awful lot." Schumacher was diagnosed with cancer last year and died peacefully today.
https://www.empireonline.com/movies/news/joel-schumacher-dies/?fbclid=IwAR2QWYLqz8l-RnYN3EihPN_twBcyyg_3hgV2d3NpM0H0aaH3DWAkLSpq9cE
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98 years...
Carl Reiner ... simply the best...we lost a true legend. A GOAT. I will be listening to a lot of his records today and a movie tonight. Anything he did I loved. For those too young that’s him on the right hugging his longtime collaborator Mel Brooks ..
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Truth.
However, his son is a total fucking asshole of the highest order.
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Truth.
However, his son is a total fucking asshole of the highest order.
Horse shit. Meathead, like his late father is a national treasure.
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Do you just follow me around this place?
You are a fucking freakshow.
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Do you just follow me around this place?
You are a fucking freakshow.
Nice attempt at role reversal.
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Legendary '20/20' Broadcaster Hugh Downs Dead at 99
Hugh Downs -- a broadcasting legend with 60 years experience on "Today," "20/20" and 'The Tonight Show' -- has died.
Hugh died Wednesday at his home in Scottsdale, AZ ... according to his family, who released a statement Friday, saying his passing is not related to the coronavirus pandemic.
Hugh was one of TV's most familiar faces during his incredibly long and successful run as a broadcaster ... he co-anchored NBC's "Today" show from 1962 to 1971 and is most remembered for his 21 years as Barbara Walters' co-host on ABC's "20/20."
Downs was also known for his signature sign-off during his time at "20/20" ... ending the nightly program with this gem, "We're in touch, so you be in touch."
Hugh was on the tube for so long, at one point he held the record for most hours spent in front of a TV camera with a whopping 15,188 ... a long-standing record eventually topped by Regis Philbin.
While Hugh officially retired from "20/20" way back in 1999, he lent his smooth voice to a number of TV specials and documentary films during the 2000s.
Hugh was born in Akron, Ohio and he got his broadcasting start on radio in Detroit and Chicago before moving to TV in 1949 as an announcer on a classic children's puppet show called, "Kukla, Fran and Ollie."
Downs also served as the announcer for one of the earliest versions of NBC's "Tonight Show," working alongside Jack Paar in the late 1950s and early '60s.
He even launched one of the most popular daytime shows in the 1960s, "Concentration," a memory-matching game he hosted for over a decade.
Downs worked for PBS too, for much of the 1990s he was the host of the network's "Live From Lincoln Center" broadcasts.
Hugh was 99.
RIP
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Nice attempt at role reversal.
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'Suicide' (oh brother) within 3 months...
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Born 25 December 1961 (age 58) Maisons-Laffitte, Île-de-France, France
Nationality British, American
Education Balliol College, Oxford
Occupation Socialite, businessperson
Parents Robert Maxwell (father)
Elisabeth Maxwell (mother)
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Kelly Preston Dies, Aged 57
Kelly Preston, who enjoyed a successful career in a variety of movies, has died. She was 57.
Preston was born Kelly Kamalelehua Smith on October 13, 1962, in Honolulu, Hawaii, and studied acting at the University of Southern California. She launched her career in 1985 with her first major movie role in Mischief after several minor roles in television shows, including For Love and Honour.
Best known for movies such as Jerry Maguire, For Love Of The Game, Sky High, Nothing To Lose, SpaceCamp, and Twins. She brought a sense of comedy timing and real grace to her performances.
Working on 1987's The Experts, she met fellow actor John Travolta, and the two married in 1991. Travolta paid tribute to his wife on Instagram.
Preston is survived by Travolta, and their children, daughter Ella, 20, and 9-year-old son Benjamin. Elder son Jett died at the age of 16 in 2009.
"Choosing to keep her fight private, she had been undergoing medical treatment for some time, supported by her closest family and friends," a family representative told People. "She was a bright, beautiful and loving soul who cared deeply about others and who brought life to everything she touched. Her family asks for your understanding of their need for privacy at this time."
https://www.empireonline.com/movies/news/kelly-preston-dies/?fbclid=IwAR2XEW_Mq_LBaAKcfoDHf2SJ_fnuqM79Cjyxa6ys0e_vRj3N_6IUg4YiTXY
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Evils,s grandson Ben Keough
https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/12/us/benjamin-keough-elvis-presley-grandson-death/index.html
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Evils,s grandson Ben Keough
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Suicide. There's only one King.
Kelly Preston Dies, Aged 57
Kelly Preston, who enjoyed a successful career in a variety of movies, has died. She was 57.
Preston was born Kelly Kamalelehua Smith on October 13, 1962, in Honolulu, Hawaii, and studied acting at the University of Southern California. She launched her career in 1985 with her first major movie role in Mischief after several minor roles in television shows, including For Love and Honour.
Best known for movies such as Jerry Maguire, For Love Of The Game, Sky High, Nothing To Lose, SpaceCamp, and Twins. She brought a sense of comedy timing and real grace to her performances.
Working on 1987's The Experts, she met fellow actor John Travolta, and the two married in 1991. Travolta paid tribute to his wife on Instagram.
Preston is survived by Travolta, and their children, daughter Ella, 20, and 9-year-old son Benjamin. Elder son Jett died at the age of 16 in 2009.
"Choosing to keep her fight private, she had been undergoing medical treatment for some time, supported by her closest family and friends," a family representative told People. "She was a bright, beautiful and loving soul who cared deeply about others and who brought life to everything she touched. Her family asks for your understanding of their need for privacy at this time."
https://www.empireonline.com/movies/news/kelly-preston-dies/?fbclid=IwAR2XEW_Mq_LBaAKcfoDHf2SJ_fnuqM79Cjyxa6ys0e_vRj3N_6IUg4YiTXY
Wow, that's a shocker.
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MythBusters Star Grant Imahara Dies at 49
MythBusters and White Rabbit Project host Grant Imahara has died. He was 49. A report from THR suggests the host died suddenly Monday. Imahara first joined the Discovery Channel hit in its third season on the network and remained there until 2014. In 2016, he helped launch Netflix's White Rabbit Project alongside fellow MythBusters alumni Kari Byron and Tory Belleci.
We are heartbroken to hear this sad news about Grant. He was an important part of our Discovery family and a really wonderful man. Our thoughts and prayersWe are heartbroken to hear this sad news about Grant. He was an important part of our Discovery family and a really wonderful man. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family," a Discovery spokesperson told THR.
This story is developing...
https://comicbook.com/irl/news/grant-imahara-mythbusters-dead-at-49/
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Who picked Ruth Bader Ginsburg?
It may be your lucky week.
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Rep John Lewis
alex trebek
shannon doherty
artie lange
Jack Osbourne
Got that right.
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Jeez some real shockers here
Kelly Preston and mythbusters guy, who would've picked...
You never know when your going out.
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Who picked Ruth Bader Ginsburg?
It may be your lucky week.
No, she'll live another 6 months at least.
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No, she'll live another 6 months at least.
Cancer and chemotherapy....Presiden t Trump will happily replace her during his 2nd term.
She won’t be missed.
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Cancer and chemotherapy....Presiden t Trump will happily replace her during his 2nd term.
She won’t be missed.
The lefties will be crushed as they think she is Mother Teresa.
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btw nigga, John Saxon is died
John Saxon, 'Enter the Dragon,' 'Nightmare on Elm Street' Actor, Dies at 83
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https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/john-saxon-dead-enter-dragon-nightmare-elm-street-actor-was-83-1095778
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John Saxon, 'Enter the Dragon,' 'Nightmare on Elm Street' Actor, Dies at 83
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https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/john-saxon-dead-enter-dragon-nightmare-elm-street-actor-was-83-1095778
I thought he died years ago.
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I thought he died years ago.
Maybe you were thinking of Jim "Black Belt" Jones? Sorry to read about Saxon's passing.
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Regis Philbin. RIP
https://people.com/tv/regis-philbin-dead/
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Olivia De Havilland is gone at 104. A gorgeous, classy woman.
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I must admit to being more smitten with her late sister, Joan Fontaine, shown to the right in the photo below.
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Olivia De Havilland is gone at 104. A gorgeous, classy woman.
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I must admit to being more smitten with her late sister, Joan Fontaine, shown to the right in the photo below.
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Just weeks after her birthday. RIP
Olivia de Havilland Dies: Oscar-Winning ‘Gone With The Wind’ Actress Passes At 104
Olivia de Havilland, a two-time winner of the Academy Award for Best Actress, has died. She was at home in Paris, France on Saturday when she died in her sleep at age 104.
De Havilland rose to prominence in the 1930s in a series of swashbuckling adventure films with Errol Flynn, including Captain Blood and The Adventures of Robin Hood.
She had her own battles in real life. De Havilland waged a legal action against Warner Bros. over her seven-year contract, which the studio tried to extend as a penalty for her refusing roles. She won the case in a landmark ruling that is still known today as the “de Havilland law.”
She had an Oscar nomination for her role as Melanie in Gone with the Wind, and was the final major cast member from that classic film still living. She followed that performance by earning her first Academy Award for 1946’s To Each His Own, about a mother seeking to reclaim a son she gave up for adoption. The second came three years later for The Heiress, portraying a woman manipulated by her wealthy father before triumphing.
Off-screen, de Havilland continued to fight the good fight. She battled against Communist sympathy in Hollywood, and testified before the House Committee on Un-American Activities.
She continued to work in film supporting roles throughout the 1970s, then made her mark in television, winning a Golden Globe for her role in the TV movie Anastasia: The Mystery of Anna.
In a final legal battle, de Havilland fought a two-year action over her depiction in FX’s series Feud: Bette & Joan. She petitioned the Supreme Court for a hearing, but was denied the opportunity to present her case.
de Havilland declared in her initial June 30, 2017 lawsuit that the “bitch”-spouting portrayal of her by Catherine Zeta-Jones in Feud damaged her “professional reputation for integrity, honesty, generosity, self-sacrifice and dignity.
SAG-AFTRA remembered de Havilland as “Courageous and confident from a young age, by the time she was 19 de Havilland was a movie star.”
De Havilland served on the Screen Actors Guild board of directors from 1941–42 and as treasurer from 1947–48. During World War II, de Havilland promoted the sale of war bonds, toured military hospitals, and joined the Hollywood Victory Caravan of stars, which crossed the country raising money for the war effort.
“Olivia de Havilland was not only beautiful and talented, she was a courageous visionary and an inspiration to generations,” said SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris. She was a founding member of Screen Actors Guild in a time when organizing and joining a union was often a dangerous enterprise.
“SAG-AFTRA members will be forever grateful to Ms. de Havilland for her contributions to the founding of our union and the protection of its members. She was a marvel and a legend. Rest in peace.”
de Havilland, a resident of Paris since 1960, is survived by her daughter, Gisele Galante Chulak. Her younger sister, actress Joan Fontaine, predeceased her in December 2013 at age 96.
https://deadline.com/2020/07/olivia-de-havilland-dies-oscar-winning-gone-with-the-wind-actress-passes-at-104-1202995349/
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Maybe you were thinking of Jim "Black Belt" Jones? Sorry to read about Saxon's passing.
Jim Kelly passed in 2013. :'(
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Olivia De Havilland is gone at 104. A gorgeous, classy woman.
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I must admit to being more smitten with her late sister, Joan Fontaine, shown to the right in the photo below.
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They hated each other. RIP Olivia.
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Former GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain dies after battle with coronavirus
Herman Cain, a former presidential hopeful who was once considered by President Donald Trump for the Federal Reserve, has died after being hospitalized with the coronavirus. He was 74.
Cain’s death was announced Thursday on his website by Dan Calabrese, who edits the site and had previously written about his colleague’s diagnosis.
Cain was among the highest-profile public figures in the United States to have died from Covid-19.
Cain had attended Trump’s rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, less than two weeks before receiving his diagnosis.
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/07/30/former-gop-presidential-candidate-herman-cain-dies-after-battle-with-coronavirus.html?fbclid=IwAR0oA4SqvSjYA72EgsSurahUdKQoDrbZrgaNCf-ch32VgJnSWAsnU88tY-4
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Former GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain dies after battle with coronavirus
Herman Cain, a former presidential hopeful who was once considered by President Donald Trump for the Federal Reserve, has died after being hospitalized with the coronavirus. He was 74.
Cain’s death was announced Thursday on his website by Dan Calabrese, who edits the site and had previously written about his colleague’s diagnosis.
Cain was among the highest-profile public figures in the United States to have died from Covid-19.
Cain had attended Trump’s rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, less than two weeks before receiving his diagnosis.
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/07/30/former-gop-presidential-candidate-herman-cain-dies-after-battle-with-coronavirus.html?fbclid=IwAR0oA4SqvSjYA72EgsSurahUdKQoDrbZrgaNCf-ch32VgJnSWAsnU88tY-4
He was high risk with heart disease, being over 70, and having his colon removed from cancer years ago. RIP
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'Deadliest Catch' Deckhand Mahlon Reyes Dead at 38
Mahlon Reyes, a deckhand on one of the "Deadliest Catch" crab fishing boats, is dead ... TMZ has learned.
Mahlon's wife tells us he died in his hometown of Whitefish, Montana after he suffered a heart attack last Saturday morning. Although he survived it, and was transported to a hospital ... he never regained consciousness.
His wife says the family decided Sunday to take Mahlon off life support. She says he was surrounded by loved ones.
We're told he had no existing health conditions his family knew of, so they're all completely shocked by the massive heart attack. His wife tells us Mahlon was cremated and his "Deadliest Catch" crew is going to spread some of his ashes in the Bering Sea.
We're told Mahlon was working his butt off to recover from a recently torn Achilles, suffered while crabbing on the boat, and was doing everything he could to get back to Alaska for another crab season.
The Flathead County Sheriff's Office says his official cause of death has not been determined yet ... pending autopsy and toxicology results.
Mahlon, who worked on 2 "Deadliest Catch" boats ... the Seabrooke and Cape Caution. He's survived by his wife and 4 children.
Mahlon was only 38.
RIP
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Wilford Brimley, Face of Quaker Oats & Diabetes Campaigns, Dead at 85
Wilford Brimley -- an iconic actor who was the face of Quaker Oats for years, as well as a spokesperson for diabetes education -- has died ... a rep tells TMZ.
We're told Brimley passed away Saturday morning at his home in Utah. Sources with direct knowledge of Wilford's health tell us he was in an ICU wing of a hospital on dialysis, and very sick for days.
Wilford had a lengthy career on camera, dating back to the 1970s with over 70 acting credits. He's perhaps most known for roles in cult classic films like "Cocoon," "The Natural," "The Thing," "Hard Target," and countless other memorable on-screen appearances, big and small.
Brimley started out as mostly a TV actor, landing one-time roles on TV series like "How the West Was Won," 'Kung Fu,' "The Oregon Trail," and then eventually ... a recurring part on "The Waltons." He went on to star in a bunch of TV movies, such as "The Wild Wild West Revisited," "Amber Waves," "Roughnecks," "Rodeo Girl," 'The Big Black Pill,' and so on.
In the '80s, he started breaking out into more traditional films, appearing in flicks like "High Road to China," "10 to Midnight," "Tough Enough," "Jackals," "End of the Line," and a bunch of other B-movies where he'd often play an authority figure or a grandfatherly figure with his deep, comforting Southern accent. One of the best character actors without a doubt.
He went on to star in countless other movies and shows, notably on "Our House," in which he starred in over 40 episodes, as well one-off appearances in hit series like "Walker, Texas Ranger," "Seinfeld," and so many others.
Folks might remember Wilford more for commercials though over the years -- specifically, his campaigns with Quaker Oats through the '80s and '90s, and maybe even more memorable ... his classic diabetes ads for Liberty Medical -- which was often spoofed, but also beloved.
Wilford was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus in 1979, and managed the disease ever since then -- obviously, he was very open about it. The American Diabetes Association honored him for his lifetime of advocacy in 2008.
A rep for Wilford tells TMZ, one of his favorite quotes was from a sign at a blacksmith's shop. It read, "There is nothing made, sold, or done that can't be made, sold, or done cheaper. If price is your only concern, please do business with my competitor."
He's survived by his wife, Beverly, and his three children.
Wilford was 85. RIP
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Reni Santoni, Who Played Poppie on Seinfeld, Dead at 81
Character actor Reni Santoni, who played Poppie the restaurant owner on Seinfeld, has died at the age of 81, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Santoni passed away Saturday while in hospice care in Los Angeles following years of health problems that included cancer.
Born in New York City, Santoni gained fame with film roles like Dirty Harry, Dead Men Don’t Wear Plaid and Cobra. He also notched TV credits including Hill Street Blues, Moonlighting, Miami Vice and Murder, She Wrote. But he was perhaps best known for his four appearances as Poppie on Seinfeld, beginning with 1994’s “The Pie.”
In that Season 5 installment, Poppie ran a popular Italian restaurant, but he disgusted Jerry by neglecting to wash his hands after using the bathroom. Santoni returned as Poppie the following season in two episodes: “The Couch,” in which Poppie teams up with Kramer to plan a “make your own pie” pizza business and ruins Jerry’s couch; and “The Doorman.” He also reprised the role of Poppie in the Seinfeld series finale, which saw many of Jerry and the gang’s old enemies return to testify against them in court.
After Seinfeld, Santoni made guest appearances on shows like Grey’s Anatomy and CSI. His final TV credit was a 2012 episode of Franklin & Bash.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/news/reni-santoni-who-played-poppie-on-seinfeld-dead-at-81/ar-BB17wGAB?ocid=msedgdhp&pfr=1
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Former WWE Superstar Kamala Dead at 70
Former WWE Superstar Kamala, real name James Harris, passed away at the age of 70 on Sunday. The news of Harris' passing broke via the Cauliflower Alley Club, which tweeted out on Sunday, "The CAC family wishes to extend our sincerest condolences to the family friends and fans the world over upon the news that the legendary James "Kamala" Harris has passed away at the age of 70. Rest in Peace James." As of this writing, the cause of Harris' death has not been released.
Harris made his pro wrestling debut in 1978, working for such promotions as Continental Wrestling Association, Mid-South Wrestling and World Class Championship Wrestling before making his World Wrestling Federation debut in 1984. He wrestled for the company primarily from 1986-97 and again from 1992-93. He would make sporadic appearances beginning in 2001, with his final match inside of a WWE ring taking place in 2006.
WWE released a statement shortly after the news broke.
"WWE is saddened to learn that James Harris, known to WWE fans as Kamala, has passed away at age 70," the statement read. "Under the frightening face paint of Kamala, the 6-foot-7, 380-pound Harris battled the greatest Superstars in sports-entertainment history, including Hulk Hogan, The Undertaker and Andre the Giant. He terrorized opponents and thrilled audiences in Mid-South, World Class Championship Wrestling, WCW and WWE until 2006. WWE extends its condolences to Harris' family, friends and fans."
The company then released a photo gallery commemorating Harris' career highlights.
Harris would continue to wrestle for many years following his final stint with WWF, with his last match coming in August 2010. Unfortunately, his health deteriorated in his later life, as complications with high blood pressure and diabetes forced him to have both of his legs amputated in by mid-2012.
https://comicbook.com/wwe/news/wwe-kamala-dead-age-70-james-harris/?fbclid=IwAR2df-XSNN7NgBRiDQ-zX-38ef2ZeQYQTqSGZBpe6sfsJy_CNiamolrF3mg
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Wilford Brimley, Face of Quaker Oats & Diabetes Campaigns, Dead at 85
Oatmeal couldn't save him.
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The Dirty Dozen Actor Trini Lopez Dies Of COVID-19
American singer Trini Lopez, who dabbled in acting briefly and appeared as one of the titular characters of The Dirty Dozen in the 1967 film, has passed away. Palm Springs Life magazine reported the news while Variety reports that his death came from complications related to the COVID-19 coronavirus. Lopez was 83. As a singer and musician, Lopez began releasing singles in the late 1950s but found success with his 1963 single "If I Had a Hammer," which hit the #3 position on the Billboard Top 100. He continued to release music well into the 21st century though, releasing his final album "Into the Future" in 2011.
"Tini Lopez, who has lived in Palm Springs since the 1960s, passed away Aug. 11," Palm Springs Life wrote on Instagram. "His passing comes just after a documentary on his life had wrapped shooting and editing by @pdavidebersole and cohort @airport1975 (Todd Hughes), also Palm Springs residents who created the @houseofcardindoc on @pierrecardinofficiel. They had just shown Trini a cut for approval last week."
Born in Dallas, Texas, Lopez made a name for himself as a musician during the 1960s, earning an induction into the International Latin Music Hall of Fame in 2003 and given a place on the Las Vegas Walk of Stars in 2008. Though his appearances on film were brief, he starred alongside Lee Marvin, Ernest Borgnine, and Charles Bronson in Robert Aldrich's The Dirty Dozen. Lopez also appeared on television including episodes of the 1970s series The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries and Adam-12. As outlined above by Palm Springs Life, a documentary on his life was already in the works before his passing.
https://comicbook.com/movies/news/the-dirty-dozen-actor-trini-lopez-dies-of-covid-19/?fbclid=IwAR2M7ljHbMnH2GwrMsAygXEkxtAGVkM_vKMM5b_JVP0ksGMCjTtDdIcAkmg
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Star Trek, Chariots of Fire Star Ben Cross Dies at 72
Ben Cross, the English actor who starred in the 1981 Oscar-winning film Chariots of Fire and played Sarek in 2009's Star Trek reboot died on Tuesday morning in Vienna, his family confirmed. He was 72 years old. Born Harry Bernard Cross in London in 1947, Cross began acting in school plays in grammar school. He left school and worked as a window cleaner, waiter, and carpenter before enrolling in London's Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts when he was 22 years old. He won the school's Vanbrugh prize for the performance of the year. He graduated into a series of strong stage performances, eventually making his film debut in the 1976 World War II movie A Bridge Too Far.
His star continued to rise, capturing international attention with his performance as lawyer Billy Flynn in Chicago. That performance helped land him his part in Chariots of Fire, where he starred opposite Ian Charleson, Ian Holm, and John Gielgud. The film, based on a true story of two competing track athletes, one Jewish and one Christian, at the 1924 Olympics was a huge box office success. Cross garnered critical praise and attention for his performance.
After Chariots of Fire, Cross went on to star in the BBC drama The Citadel, HBO' movie Steal The Sky and the NBC miniseries Twist of Fate. He also maintained a theater presence, with performances in Lydia Breeze and the revival of The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial.
In 1995, Cross played the villainous Prince Malagant in Columbia Pictures' First Knight. The cast also included Richard Gere, Sean Connery, and Julia Ormond. He played Spock's father, Sarek, in the J.J. Abrams-directed 2009 Star Trek movie, which takes place in an alternate timeline from the original Star Trek series.
More recently, Cross appeared on The CW series Pandora and in the 2018 movie The Hurricane Heist. He wrapped filming on his final performance, playing Cardinal Mathews in the horror movie The Devil's Light, ten days before his death.
Cross also has a role in the Netflix film Last Letter from Your Lover, which is still in post-production. In the movie, he stars opposite Shailene Woodley, Felicity Jones, Joe Alwyn, and Callum Turner. He was also set to appear in the yet-to-film movies Resilient 3D and Liberty.
Cross was married three times, and he is survived by his wife Deyana Boneva Cross, as well as his two children, Theo and Lauren.
https://comicbook.com/startrek/news/ben-cross-death-72-star-trek-sarek-chariots-of-fire-first-knight/?fbclid=IwAR0JMIxn-NmHnPyiVZ39ROfIHoMy6qlb1mOYuFvykpccI2mREhlL6ej5B5w
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Bodybuilder Mercury-Morris Claiborne dies at 59.
NPC level bodybuilder Mercury-Morris Claiborne unfortunately passed away at the age of 59, just two days before his 60th birthday.
According to his obituary, he suffered a debilitating stroke that left him a quadriplegic without the ability to speak.
Mercury was a NPC level competitors that placed first at the 1989 Nationals in the Bantamweight category.
He continued to compete at the National level throughout his career.
Mercury went on to represent the USA at the Mr. Universe in 1992, placing second in his class.
After his bodybuilding career ended, Mercury opened a ‘Boutique Gym’ and worked as a personal trainer.
Mercury also had a love for motorcycles.
https://www.evolutionofbodybuilding.net/bodybuilder-mercury-morris-claiborne-dies-at-59/?fbclid=IwAR3N8qQeTAVsJ9aPowDidsX3L9BU5KAzNdpbzDx7UAKI3Yc9ThXNuQJB1s4
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thats Jean Paul Guillime
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thats Jean Paul Guillime
We all look alike.
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thats Jean Paul Guillime
Fixed. Sharp eye.
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Fixed. Sharp eye.
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We all look alike.
:D I can tell Goodrum apart from anyone.
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Scooby-Doo Co-Creator Joe Ruby Dead at 87
American animation icon Joe Ruby, the co-creator of the classic cartoon series Scooby-Doo has passed away. According to Variety Ruby died at his home in Westlake Village, California home from natural causes. Ruby was 87. In addition to working with his production partner Ken Spears to create Scooby-Doo the pair also developed two other classic Hanna-Barbera cartoons in both Dynomutt, Dog Wonder and Jabberjaw. Ruby's extensive career also included work on the original Space Ghost series plus The Herculoids, Electra Woman and Dyna Girl, Captain Caveman and the Teen Angels, and even some live-action shows like the sitcom Punky Brewster.
Together with Spears, the pair brought a new class of cartoons to Hanna-Barbera Productions having been part of the team at the company since the late 1950s. "I did some magazine cartooning years before, but never pursued (working as a writer) much," Ruby said in an interview with Scooby-Doo fan site Scooby Addicts. |It was just a 'freak' opportunity that came up at Hanna-Barbera in 1959. They desperately needed people to write the short openings, closings and 30 second bridges for the Huck Hound and Yogi Bear Shows, and both Ken and I started writing them on the side while we worked our regular jobs in the editorial department."
Some of Ruby's other works that fans might know and love was the short-lived Planet of the Apes TV series and even the hugely popular 1980s version of Alvin & the Chipmunks. He also had a hand in bringing several live-action figures and franchises into the medium of animation including Mister T, Police Academy: The Animated Series, and even the cartoon version of Rambo.
Far and away though his most popular work was the Scooby-Doo franchise which they co-created in 1969. Spears and Ruby wrote the first five episodes of the series together and had a hand in crafting the rest of the original run. The pair returned to the franchise in both 1976 for The Scooby-Doo Show and in the 1980s for Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo.
"We kicked around a lot of names, and just decided which ones seemed to fit their personalities best," Ruby said in the same interview. "There wasn't a story behind Shaggy, only that 'Shaggy' came first, then we came up with his formal name (Norville)."
Ruby received a Special Thanks in the credits for this year's CG animated Scoob! along with Spears, a film that features not only the characters they co-created from Scooby-Doo but also Blue Falcon & Dynomutt but Captain Caveman.
https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/scooby-doo-co-creator-joe-ruby-dead-at-87/
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Caesar Cordova, Scarface Actor, Dies At 84
Character actor Caesar Cordova, best known for appearing in gangster films with Al Pacino, has passed away. Variety reports that Cordova died of natural causes on Wednesday in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Cordova is survived by his wife Gladys Gomez; their four children Panchito Gomez, Luis Gomez, Ana Sanchez Gomez and Elena Gomez Martinez, and three children from a previous marriage Damarys Cordova, Abigail Cordova and Jesse Cordova. Born in 1936 in Puerto Rico, Cordova was 84 at the time of his passing. May he rest in peace and our condolences to his family.
Though Cordova started his acting career on television, he's probably best known for appearing in movies like Carlito's Way, where he played the barber, and Scarface, where he played a taco stand cook; both opposite Al Pacino and both directed by filmmaker Brian De Palma. Some of his other feature film roles include appearances in Where the Buffalo Roam with Bill Murray, Nighthawks opposite Sylvester Stallone and Billy Dee Williams, Cutter's Way with Jeff Bridges, and Shark’s Treasure.
Cordova also dabbled in TV throughout his career as well, making appearances on episodes of Kojak, The A-Team, and Cagney & Lacey. He also appeared on Broadway in the show “Does a Tiger Wear a Necktie?," another collaboration with Al Pacino.
The previously mentioned son of Cordova, Panchito Gómez, followed his father into the world of acting. In the early 70s he encouraged Gómez to pursue acting as a young boy, auditioning for a part in the second season of Sesame Street for The Children's Television Workshop. Gómez auditioned opposite Raúl Juliá and would go on to become the first child actor named in the credits of the series.
Cordova's two biggest credits, De Palma's Scarface and Carlito's Way, arrived ten years apart. Scarface, a remake of the 1932 film of the same name, was met with negative critical reception upon release but has become a cult film in the decades since. Carlito's Way, despite a warmer reception upon release, has also developed a following since its release with both films now bona fide classics in the pantheon of Hollywood.
https://comicbook.com/movies/news/caesar-cordova-scarface-actor-dies-at-84/
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Leslie Hamilton Freas, Terminator Star Linda Hamilton's Twin Sister and Stunt Double, Dies at 63
Leslie Hamilton Freas, the identical twin sister of Terminator star Linda Hamilton, has died at the age of 63. Freas appeared in 1991's Terminator 2: Judgement Day as a stunt double for Hamilton as well as portrayed the cyborg Sarah Connor when both the real Sarah (played by Hamilton) and the T-1000 Terminator that had shifted to look like Sarah were in the same shot. Freas, who was born on September 26, 1956 in Salisbury Maryland, died on Saturday, August 23rd and a cause of death has not been revealed.
According to an obituary, outside of her role working with Hamilton in Terminator 2: Judgement Day, Freas worked as an ER nurse, later transitioning to work as a hospice nurse later in her career. She's described as "the consummate caretaker" who was devoted to not just her children but the lives of others. She's also noted as being an avid fisherwoman.
In addition to the scene in which she played the T-1000 version of Sarah, Freas also appeared additional scenes in the film, most notably the haunting nuclear apocalypse nightmare scene in which Freas -- who is credited as Leslie Hamilton Gearren in the film -- plays the happy Sarah Connor playing on the playground with a young John Connor before the nuclear blast while the real Sarah Connor (Hamilton) watches in horror (via MovieWeb). Freas also appeared in a deleted scene in which Sarah and John reset the T-800's (Arnold Schwarzenegger) CPU. The scene saw Freas stand by Schwarzenegger while Hamilton is actually seen in a "mirror" illusion, an example of the film pulling off some interesting visual tricks without the use of CGI. Terminator 2 was Freas sole film credit.
Hamilton spoke about how the film incorporated Freas, particularly in the T-1000 scene, in a 2010 interview
"They were going to use a process shot for the double, but they flew Leslie in and were delighted," Hamilton said.
Per Freas obituary, she is survived by her children, Ashley, Adam, and Kendall, her sisters Laura Hamilton and Linda Hamilton, brother Ford Hamilton, a stepbrother Jeffrey Payne, and grandchildren Luna Bo and Ollie.
https://comicbook.com/movies/news/terminator-2-stunt-double-leslie-hamilton-freas-dies-linda-hamilto/?fbclid=IwAR1gPPVHMa3Te6eySV1ztpLG6EeBKva8Sg7zpyxyLxuPnf8weSyBXDYTQwA
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'I Like to Move It' DJ, Erick Morillo, Dead at 49
DJ Erick Morillo -- best known for his 1993 hit, "I Like to Move It" -- has died ... TMZ has learned.
Law enforcement sources tell us the DJ and music producer's body was found this morning in Miami Beach ... the circumstances surrounding his death are currently unclear.
Best known for his work in international house music, Morillo produced his biggest hit in the '90s with the electro-dance track "I Like to Move It" ... which he put out under the stage name Reel 2 Real.
He's a 3-time winner of the DJ Awards' Best House DJ and a 3-time winner of Best International DJ ... including his most recent win in 2009.
Morillo's death comes a few weeks after he was arrested in Miami on sexual battery charges. The alleged victim claims she and Morillo went to his place after they were both DJing. She alleges she resisted his sexual advances, and then went to sleep at his place, but woke up nude ... with Morillo standing next to her, also nude.
He'd turned himself in on August 6.
Morillo was 49.
https://www.tmz.com/2020/09/01/i-like-to-move-it-dj-erick-morillo-dead-at-49/?fbclid=IwAR0JF2WETA4YCO85NMbiM_WqnpDv7kHTwlRB53t2SIenxJfpO8KhoY74ib0
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Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Seaver dies at age 75
Tom Seaver, arguably the greatest New York Mets player ever, died early Monday at age 75.
Seaver died in his sleep of complications of Lewy body dementia and COVID-19, according to a release from the Baseball Hall of Fame on Wednesday night.
Seaver, nicknamed "The Franchise," won three Cy Young Awards. A former National League Rookie of the Year, Seaver went to the All-Star Game 12 times in his 20-year career. He won the NL ERA title three times.
In 1969, he achieved the greatest team accomplishment as he won a World Series with the Mets.
“We are heartbroken to share that our beloved husband and father has passed away,” said his wife Nancy Seaver and daughters Sarah and Anne. “We send our love out to his fans, as we mourn his loss with you.”
Seaver, who also played for the Cincinnati Reds, Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox, finished his career with a 2.86 ERA and 311 victories. He struck out 3,640 batters.
In 1988, the Mets retired Seaver's No. 41 during a ceremony at Shea Stadium. He was elected into the Hall of Fame in 1992 after appearing on 98.8 percent of ballots submitted by members in the Baseball Writers' Association of America.
In a statement, Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred said: “I am deeply saddened by the death of Tom Seaver, one of the greatest pitchers of all-time. Tom was a gentleman who represented the best of our National Pastime. He was synonymous with the New York Mets and their unforgettable 1969 season. After their improbable World Series Championship, Tom became a household name to baseball fans – a responsibility he carried out with distinction throughout his life. On behalf of Major League Baseball, I extend my condolences to Tom’s family, his admirers throughout our game, Mets fans, and the many people he touched.”
Because of dementia, Seaver had not lived a public life since March 2019. Per the New York Daily News, Seaver died at his home in California.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2020/09/02/tom-seaver-hall-fame-pitcher-dies-75/5699380002/?fbclid=IwAR3VhyhC2ZC42F6oJG9-N6odfeGKHcWabAbBySHUosVGsXisCqP5EL1HkbA
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Bodybuilder Jakub Šubrt died at the age of 32!
Yesterday, September 1, 2020, at the age of only 32, Jakub Šubrt suddenly left us!
The cause of death of a Czech leading bodybuilder, who made a significant difference to fans in 2008 by winning the title of Mr. Universe Federation NABBA in the junior category, should be an acute failure of internal organs!
Cuba has had many sporting successes, including:
1st place on Mr. Universe NABBA 2008 in the junior category
1st place at the NABBA World Championship 2009 in the junior category
The absolute winner of Mr. Universe WFF 2010 in the men's category, although he was still a junior age
6th place at IFBB Mozolani Classic 2014
3rd place at IFBB Olympia Amateur Europe 2014
5th place at IFBB Arnold Classic Europe 2015
5th place at IFBB Olympia Amateur Europe 2015
2nd place at the IFBB World Cup 2018
3rd place at IFBB Diamond Cup Kyiv 2018
4th place at IFBB GP Pepa Opava 2019
4th place at the IFBB Diamond Cup Prague 2019
https://www.kulturistika.com/osobnosti/ve-veku-32-let-zemrel-kulturista-jakub-subrt?fbclid=IwAR2xR10u6evFoQ-TZcASP3NvBz6IFejo6zcS6KDQ1ckGJdaTCakJzbGn9Yw
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Loved Seaver with the Reds. RIP
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Bodybuilder Jakub Šubrt died at the age of 32!
Yesterday, September 1, 2020, at the age of only 32, Jakub Šubrt suddenly left us!
The cause of death of a Czech leading bodybuilder, who made a significant difference to fans in 2008 by winning the title of Mr. Universe Federation NABBA in the junior category, should be an acute failure of internal organs!
https://www.kulturistika.com/osobnosti/ve-veku-32-let-zemrel-kulturista-jakub-subrt?fbclid=IwAR2xR10u6evFoQ-TZcASP3NvBz6IFejo6zcS6KDQ1ckGJdaTCakJzbGn9Yw
Damn! COVID got another one... :-\
I mean... it must have been that, right..?
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Damn! COVID got another one... :-\
I mean... it must have been that, right..?
Too soon.
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Loved Seaver with the Reds. RIP
I saw him and Willie Mays play at Shea when I was a kid. :'(
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Starting in November we should add ALL REPUBLICANS DREAMS to the deadpool.
J
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Starting in November we should add ALL REPUBLICANS DREAMS to the deadpool.
J
Quoted for posterity.
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I saw him and Willie Mays play at Shea when I was a kid. :'(
Was Mays with the Mets then or with SF?
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Was Mays with the Mets then or with SF?
Both with the Mets, sorry for not being clear.
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Both with the Mets, sorry for not being clear.
Did you go see any games of the "Miracle Mets" a few years earlier?
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Record-Holding Motorcycle Racer Dead At 69 After 252-MPH Crash
Tragic news in the motorcycle racing world ... veteran rider Ralph Hudson died Sunday from injuries he suffered after crashing his bike at 252 MPH.
The 69-year-old was hurt on Aug. 14 at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah ... where he was attempting to break a speed record.
Officials said at the time he wiped out and was rushed to the hospital in serious condition ... but stabilized to the point where his family was hopeful he could pull through.
Sadly, Hudson's family and friends said in a statement this week the racer succumbed to injuries ... announcing he passed away Sunday night surrounded by his son and best friends.
"We sincerely thank everyone for their kind words, prayers and support during this very difficult time," the statement read. "Ralph would want everyone to stay strong and keep going fast."
Hudson was known as one of the best in the motorcycle racing community ... he reportedly held multiple speed records and even once topped 300 MPH on his bike.
In fact, the vice president of the Southern California Timing Association, Pat McDowell, called Hudson "one of the legends of our sport" to the Deseret News.
"A great competitor and innovator," McDowell added ... "I’m going to miss him.”
https://www.tmz.com/2020/09/08/motorcycle-legend-dead-at-69-after-252-mph-crash/?fbclid=IwAR19z395V3bKqKoj8QYF4QdxObm5FyII3i810OaFxOhhGU5p6UFg5TDSGvU
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Record-Holding Motorcycle Racer Dead At 69 After 252-MPH Crash
Tragic news in the motorcycle racing world ... veteran rider Ralph Hudson died Sunday from injuries he suffered after crashing his bike at 252 MPH.
The 69-year-old was hurt on Aug. 14 at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah ... where he was attempting to break a speed record.
Officials said at the time he wiped out and was rushed to the hospital in serious condition ... but stabilized to the point where his family was hopeful he could pull through.
Sadly, Hudson's family and friends said in a statement this week the racer succumbed to injuries ... announcing he passed away Sunday night surrounded by his son and best friends.
"We sincerely thank everyone for their kind words, prayers and support during this very difficult time," the statement read. "Ralph would want everyone to stay strong and keep going fast."
Hudson was known as one of the best in the motorcycle racing community ... he reportedly held multiple speed records and even once topped 300 MPH on his bike.
In fact, the vice president of the Southern California Timing Association, Pat McDowell, called Hudson "one of the legends of our sport" to the Deseret News.
"A great competitor and innovator," McDowell added ... "I’m going to miss him.”
https://www.tmz.com/2020/09/08/motorcycle-legend-dead-at-69-after-252-mph-crash/?fbclid=IwAR19z395V3bKqKoj8QYF4QdxObm5FyII3i810OaFxOhhGU5p6UFg5TDSGvU
he probably wouldnt have wanted it any other way..
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Did you go see any games of the "Miracle Mets" a few years earlier?
No, that was before I knew what baseball was. :D
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Peter Falk did an amazing job adjusting for having a glass eye.
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[1] Alex Trebek
[2] Chris Rea
[3] Harry Reid
[4] Ruth Ginsburg
[5] Ian McKellen
None of these deathbed people have died yet during this global pandemic? ???
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None of these deathbed people have died yet during this global pandemic? ???
You can add Rush Limbaugh to that list.
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Diana Rigg, Star of ‘Game of Thrones’ and TV’s ‘The Avengers,’ Dies at 82
Diana Rigg, who was best known for her roles as Lady Olenna Tyrell on “Game of Thrones” and Emma Peel in the 1960s “The Avengers” TV series, died Thursday. She was 82.
“It is with tremendous sadness that we announce that Dame Diana Rigg died peacefully early this morning,” Rigg’s agent Simon Beresford said in a statement to TheWrap Thursday. “She was at home with her family who have asked for privacy at this difficult time. Dame Diana was an icon of theatre, film, and television. She was the recipient of BAFTA, Emmy, Tony and Evening Standard Awards for her work on stage and screen. Dame Diana was a much loved and admired member of her profession, a force of nature who loved her work and her fellow actors. She will be greatly missed.”
“My Beloved Ma died peacefully in her sleep early this morning, at home, surrounded by family,” Rigg’s daughter, Rachael Stirling, said in her own statement. “She died of cancer diagnosed in March, and spent her last months joyfully reflecting on her extraordinary life, full of love, laughter and a deep pride in her profession. I will miss her beyond words.”
Along with her iconic roles as intelligence agent Emma Peel and Lady Tyrell, a.k.a. the Queen of Thorns, Rigg was known for playing Tracy Bond, the wife of James Bond (played by George Lazenby), in 1969’s “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service.”
She was also widely regarded for her theater work, serving as a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company from 1959-64 and appearing in three Broadway productions: “Abelard and Heloise” in 1971, “The Misanthrope” in 1975, and “Medea” in 1994. Rigg received a Tony nomination for each part and a win for “Medea.”
Rigg was nominated for nine Emmys, with two of those nods being for “The Avengers” and four for “GoT,” and grabbed one win for her part as Mrs Danvers in the 1997 PBS miniseries “Rebecca.”
Among her numerous memorable TV credits are Rigg’s popular guest spots on BBC/HBO’s “Extras” in 2006 and “Dr. Who” in 2013. More recently, she appeared in the ITV series “Victoria,” BSkyB and NBC’s “You, Me and the Apocalypse,” and Channel 5’s “All Creatures Great and Small.”
Born in Doncaster, Yorkshire, England, Rigg trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art from 1955-57. She was married twice, first to Menachem Gueffen in 1973, whom she divorced three years later, and then to Archibald Stirling in 1982, whom she had daughter Rachael Stirling with before they divorced in 1990.
https://www.thewrap.com/diana-rigg-dies-olenna-tyrell-game-of-thrones-the-avengers-dead-82/
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Diana Rigg, Star of ‘Game of Thrones’ and TV’s ‘The Avengers,’ Dies at 82
Diana Rigg, who was best known for her roles as Lady Olenna Tyrell on “Game of Thrones” and Emma Peel in the 1960s “The Avengers” TV series, died Thursday. She was 82.
“It is with tremendous sadness that we announce that Dame Diana Rigg died peacefully early this morning,” Rigg’s agent Simon Beresford said in a statement to TheWrap Thursday. “She was at home with her family who have asked for privacy at this difficult time. Dame Diana was an icon of theatre, film, and television. She was the recipient of BAFTA, Emmy, Tony and Evening Standard Awards for her work on stage and screen. Dame Diana was a much loved and admired member of her profession, a force of nature who loved her work and her fellow actors. She will be greatly missed.”
“My Beloved Ma died peacefully in her sleep early this morning, at home, surrounded by family,” Rigg’s daughter, Rachael Stirling, said in her own statement. “She died of cancer diagnosed in March, and spent her last months joyfully reflecting on her extraordinary life, full of love, laughter and a deep pride in her profession. I will miss her beyond words.”
Along with her iconic roles as intelligence agent Emma Peel and Lady Tyrell, a.k.a. the Queen of Thorns, Rigg was known for playing Tracy Bond, the wife of James Bond (played by George Lazenby), in 1969’s “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service.”
She was also widely regarded for her theater work, serving as a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company from 1959-64 and appearing in three Broadway productions: “Abelard and Heloise” in 1971, “The Misanthrope” in 1975, and “Medea” in 1994. Rigg received a Tony nomination for each part and a win for “Medea.”
Rigg was nominated for nine Emmys, with two of those nods being for “The Avengers” and four for “GoT,” and grabbed one win for her part as Mrs Danvers in the 1997 PBS miniseries “Rebecca.”
Among her numerous memorable TV credits are Rigg’s popular guest spots on BBC/HBO’s “Extras” in 2006 and “Dr. Who” in 2013. More recently, she appeared in the ITV series “Victoria,” BSkyB and NBC’s “You, Me and the Apocalypse,” and Channel 5’s “All Creatures Great and Small.”
Born in Doncaster, Yorkshire, England, Rigg trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art from 1955-57. She was married twice, first to Menachem Gueffen in 1973, whom she divorced three years later, and then to Archibald Stirling in 1982, whom she had daughter Rachael Stirling with before they divorced in 1990.
https://www.thewrap.com/diana-rigg-dies-olenna-tyrell-game-of-thrones-the-avengers-dead-82/
Needs some proper pix:
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British boxing legend and former world champion Alan Minter has died at the age of 69 after suffering from cancer.
Minter, who won a bronze medal at the 1972 Olympics in Munich, claimed the undisputed world middleweight title against Italian Vito Antuofermo in Las Vegas in 1980.
After he won a rematch against Antuofermo, Minter lost the title to Marvin Hagler inside three rounds at Wembley Arena later that year.
He had his last fight in 1981.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/boxing/54107864
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Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg made history as the second female justice appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court. As a member of the court’s liberal wing, she was known for her progressive votes and positions on some of the most important issues of the past few decades. Born in 1933 in Brooklyn, NY, she taught at Rutgers University Law School and Columbia University, where she became its first female tenured professor. She served as the director of the Women’s Rights Project of the American Civil Liberties Union during the 1970s for which she argued six landmark cases on gender equality before the U.S. Supreme Court. She was appointed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia in 1980. Named to the U.S. Supreme Court in 1993 by President Bill Clinton, Ginsburg became known for her impactful positions on many landmark cases during her tenure on the court.
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I had no idea there was a woman under that makeup.
Star Wars: A New Hope Mos Eisley Cantina Actress Penny McCarthy Passes Away
Penny McCarthy, who had several roles working on the original Star Wars due to the almost guerrilla nature of the filmmaking involved, has passed away. McCarthy was an auditor and/or production assistant in a number of movies throughout the '70s and '80s, including the Rolling Stones documentary Let's Spend the Night Together, director Sydney Pollack's Absence of Malice, and Michael J. Fox's Bright Lights, Big City. When it came time to make Star Wars, McCarthy had three on-camera roles -- none of which would be recognizable to anyone who didn't already know it was her -- as well as some uncredited behind the scenes work.
McCarthy worked as an assistant auditor, as well as a hand double/stand-in for Carrie Fisher in Star Wars.
She also played a Cantina Band Member, a Jawa, and Kardue'sai'Malloc, a criminal seen on Tattooine. News of her passing came from Fantha Tracks, who in turn got the information from a pair of companies for whom McCarthy would sign autographs and make appearances.
"Such a shame to wake up to find that Penny McCarthy has sadly passed away," said a post on the Elite Signatures Facebook page. "My condolences goes out to her family, she was such a sweet heart and so glad i got to meet her again in December in LA."
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Even the smaller roles McCarthy played were pretty memorable ones for hardcore Star Wars fans. She was the "restraining bolt" Jawa in A New Hope, one of the only ones to have anything resembling a personality, and the beat where she was the hand double for Leia? The close-up shot of Leia inserting the disc into R2-D2.
Her Hollywood career ended in the late '80s, and in recent years, McCarthy had earned some extra income by appearing at fan conventions around the world.
The roles she played on-camera were all fairly small, even if memorable -- but of course, Star Wars being the monolith that it is, a broader mythology rose up around Kardue'sai'Malloc later. The demonic-looking alien ended up demanding one of the highest bounties in the galaxy for crimes he committed, and ultimately ran afoul of Boba Fett. He, or someone like him, also appeared in the Star Wars Holiday Special, although not played by McCarthy that time around, and never named.
McCarthy's cause of death was not disclosed.
https://comicbook.com/irl/news/star-wars-a-new-hope-mos-eisley-cantina-actress-penny-mccarthy-p/
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Matt checking in with a few points with Ginsberg! Good job Matt. I haven’t been around in a while, has anyone else scored any points?
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Famous Dex
Tom Prince
Markus ruhl
Dave palumbo
Josh Gordon
Markus is still large and in charge, proofing the getbig Deadpool wrong since 2007 8)
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Michael Lonsdale, ‘Day of the Jackal’ Star & James Bond Villain Hugo Drax, Dies at 89
French actor Michael Lonsdale, who was known internationally for his roles as the villain Hugo Drax in the 1979 James Bond film “Moonraker” and detective Claude Lebel in “The Day of the Jackal,” has died. He was 89.
AFP confirmed news of the actor’s death, via his agent, on Monday.
Lonsdale won France’s Cesar for best supporting actor in 2011 for his role in Xavier Beauvois’ “Of Gods and Men.” His performance in “The Day of the Jackal” earned him a supporting actor BAFTA nomination.
Lonsdale was born to an English father and a French mother in Paris in 1931. He marked his acting debut in 1956 with “It Happened in Aden.” In a long and distinguished career, the actor amassed more than 200 credits, working with some of the greats of cinema.
Early in his career he worked with Orson Welles on “The Trial” (1962), René Clément in “Is Paris Burning?” (1964) and with François Truffaut in “The Bride Wore Black” and “Stolen Kisses” (both 1968). He also had roles in Jacques Rivette’s “Out 1” and Louis Malle’s “Murmur of the Heart” (both 1971).
He worked with Alain Robbe-Grillet on “Successive Slidings of Pleasure” and with Alain Resnais on “Stavisky” (both 1974). The same year saw Lonsdale collaborate with Luis Bunuel on “The Phantom of Liberty.”
1975 was also a stellar year for the actor, as he worked with Marguerite Duras on “India Song,” Joseph Losey twice on “The Romantic Englishwoman” and “Galileo” and Costa-Gavras on “Special Section.”
Lonsdale collaborated with John Frankenheimer on “The Holcroft Covenant” (1985) and “Ronin” (1998) and with Merchant Ivory on “Remains of the Day” (1993) and “Jefferson in Paris” (1995). He had a memorable outing with Jean-Jacques Annaud on “The Name of the Rose” (1986) and with Steven Spielberg in “Munich” (2005).
His last role was in 2016, on Loris Gréaud’s “Sculpt.”
Lonsdale was nominated in the Cesar supporting actor category twice more, for “Nelly & Monsieur Arnaud” (1995) and “Heartbeat Detector” (2007).
https://variety.com/2020/film/global/michael-lonsdale-day-of-the-jackal-remains-of-the-day-mookraker-actor-dead-1234777504/?fbclid=IwAR2ExSwhmf6f9EqPrzCSfD66xTTXDkl0PsjQTWObW4mGlipPKvX6PjpRUY4
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Markus is still large and in charge, proofing the getbig Deadpool wrong since 2007 8)
His heart definitely outlasted his triceps.
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Farewell to a New Jersey original. 😞 Belleville native Tommy DeVito has passed away at the age of 92. Tommy was one of the founding members of The Four Seasons, the iconic New Jersey singing group that was immortalized by "The Jersey Boys".
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Clark Middleton, the actor best known for "Twin Peaks" and "The Blacklist," has died at the age of 63 after contracting West Nile virus. Rest in peace.
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Rothschild
Roosevelt
Soros
Kissinger
Rockefeller
oh wait... thats right.. trillionaire people who truly own and run the world live forever
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President John Tyler's grandson, Lyon Gardiner Tyler Jr., dies at 95
For many Americans, going two generations back takes them to World War II.
For Lyon Gardiner Tyler Jr., who died September 26, two generations stretched to a century earlier, when steam locomotives ruled the land and his grandfather was 10th president of the United States.
Tyler, 95, was the grandson of John Tyler, who served as president from 1841 to 1845.
He died from complications of Alzheimer's disease. A younger brother is among his survivors.
That someone in the 21st century could have a grandfather who knew Thomas Jefferson can be attributed to late-in-life paternity, second wives and longevity in his family: Three generations of Tyler men spanned an incredible 230 years.
While Tyler, a World War II veteran, lawyer and history professor at the Virginia Military Institute and The Citadel, was proud of his ancestor and spoke about him, it was not what defined his life.
His daughter, Susan Selina Pope Tyler, said Thursday that her father was a humble and compassionate man of faith who mentored others.
"He was kind and loving to everyone, even the marginalized," Susan Tyler wrote in remarks planned for a memorial service next week, which she shared with CNN.
"I've had many share with me how my father affected their lives, through his advice or his practical help."
Tyler lived in Franklin, Tennessee, at the time of his passing. He grew up in Virginia. His younger brother, Harrison Ruffin Tyler, 91, is now the last surviving grandson of the president.
John Tyler was elected vice president in 1840, but he was thrust into the role of commander-in-chief when President William Henry Harrison died just one month into office. His detractors consequently called him "His Accidency."
While most historians don't place him high in the pantheon of presidents, Tyler's family said he should be remembered for his honesty and integrity -- even if it cost him politically.
President Tyler, who served one term, fathered 15 children. His first wife, Letitia, had eight children before dying in 1842, and second wife Julia had seven. John Tyler was 63 when son Lyon Gardiner Tyler Sr. was born.
Lyon Sr., who went on to become president of William & Mary, was 71 when Lyon Jr. was born to his second wife.
The younger Lyon was a lawyer before turning to an academic career.
While John Tyler was a slave owner, his great-granddaughter Susan Tyler said her father and late mother, Lucy Jane Pope Tyler, championed civil rights.
Lyon Tyler Jr. himself had a bit of humor about being related to a US president.
"I heard too much about presidents growing up," he wrote in one speech he delivered. He related that when he was three or four, a woman asked, "Are you going to be President when you grow up?" He answered, 'I'll bite your head off.'" Then she asked, "And what will you do with the bones?" He told her, "I'll spit 'em out!"
Susan Tyler said her father took the family's fame in stride.
"Dad used to be asked if he knew John Tyler. He would always reply, 'I'm not that old' and he would laugh. He had a great sense of humor."
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/president-john-tyler-s-grandson-lyon-gardiner-tyler-jr-dies-at-95/ar-BB19Qp10?ocid=msedgdhp&pfr=1
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Rothschild
Roosevelt
Soros
Kissinger
Rockefeller
oh wait... thats right.. trillionaire people who truly own and run the world live forever
Did you catch the latest Jacob Rothschild video on YouTube, posted by Bloomberg Market News? He's STILL moaning on about how his family are victims. I think deep down, he's aware that if the entire population turns on him, as it did with the rise of Hitler, that his family can be tracked down and publicly executed.
I wonder why he's so paranoid about this. His family has been immune from the law since they rose to prominence starting in the mid-18th century. Hitler was the only person who ever arrested a Rothschild, yet Jacob Rothschild speaks as if his family has been so victimized.
I guess he's projecting.
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Did you catch the latest Jacob Rothschild video on YouTube, posted by Bloomberg Market News? He's STILL moaning on about how his family are victims. I think deep down, he's aware that if the entire population turns on him, as it did with the rise of Hitler, that his family can be tracked down and publicly executed.
I wonder why he's so paranoid about this. His family has been immune from the law since they rose to prominence starting in the mid-18th century. Hitler was the only person who ever arrested a Rothschild, yet Jacob Rothschild speaks as if his family has been so victimized.
I guess he's projecting.
Don't know to which one you refer but he's definitely been sticking his head out more often in all sorts of other documentaries I've been watching for some reason.
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The Rothschild's all seem to live to be very old. Maybe they are really shape shifting reptilians like David Ike said. :-X
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The Rothschild's all seem to live to be very old. Maybe they are really shape shifting reptilians like David Ike said. :-X
all those world ruling fuckers live well into their 90's, not just the Rothschilds
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all those world ruling fuckers live well into their 90's, not just the Rothschilds
Yep
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all those world ruling fuckers live well into their 90's, not just the Rothschilds
Rumor is they transfuse young blood.
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Rumor is they transfuse young blood.
That and several organ transplants.
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Price Is Right and Hollywood Squares Host Tom Kennedy Dies at 93
Former game and talk show host Tom Kennedy has died. He was 93.
A cause of death was not immediately available at the news of Kennedy's passing first surfaced in a Facebook post from Steve Beverly, a friend of the late host's. According to Beverly, the host "had not been well in recent months," even though the two stayed in touch.
Throughout his career, Kennedy hosted upwards of 16 gameshows, most notably a nighttime version of The Price Is Right in the late 80's and You Don't Say!
Born in 1927, Kennedy graduated from the University of Missouri. During and immediately after his college years, Kennedy worked for several radio stations, including KFRU (Missouri), WKLX (Kentucky), and KPOL and KGIL (California). His first hosting gig then came in 1958 on NBC's short-lived The Big Game.
"With a heavy heart, I am sad to share the news that beloved game show host Tom Kennedy, who emceed 16 shows between 1958 and 1987, died Wednesday evening at his home in Oxnard, California. He was 93," Beverly wrote on Facebook. "Tom had not been well in recent months but remained in communication with his family and close friends."
He added, "In fact, only nine days ago after I sent him a photoshopped picture with himself with Curly Howard of The Three Stooges on the "Body Language" set, Tom emailed back to tell me he once played in a golfing group called the Hollywood Hackers. One of his regular playing partners was Larry Fine. His oldest daughter Linda phoned a half-hour ago to relay the news.
The pictures are of one of Tom's favorites from the latter part of his career and another with me interviewing Tom shortly after he received the National Broadcasting Society Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016."
https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/price-is-right-hollywood-squares-host-tom-kennedy-dead-93/?fbclid=IwAR2w4e_JHCZ5gQBZkfxWNAwEwPqCVAa7wWl4nmGgpPRoh8fBeEwHRj6lRzc
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The Rothschild's all seem to live to be very old. Maybe they are really shape shifting reptilians like David Ike said. :-X
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-Truth is they live to be very old just to spite Matt Canning.
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'Goldfinger' Model & Bond Girl Margaret Nolan Dead at 76
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Margaret Nolan -- who served as the iconic golden-plated babe portrayed in the opening sequence of "Goldfinger" -- has died.
The legendary British artist and glamour model passed away last week, according to her son, Oscar Deeks. The news wasn't broken, however, until Sunday when director Edgar Wright -- who'd cast Margaret in a film of his set to be released next year -- posted on Twitter.
He writes, "It's my sad duty to report that actress and artist, the magnificent Margaret Nolan has passed away. She was the middle of Venn diagram of everything cool in the 60's; having appeared with the Beatles, been beyond iconic in Bond and been part of the Carry On cast too." Edgar went on to attach several photos of Margaret from her different gigs, and detailed different on-camera projects she'd been a part of over her six-decade-plus career.
Margaret led a pretty storied life ... besides being the model featured in the opening to 'Goldfinger' -- not to mention all the merch from the film that followed -- she was actually in the movie as one of the Bond girls, albeit in a smaller (but still memorable) capacity.
She played Bond's poolside masseuse, Dink, who was rubbing him up before Sean Connery introduced her to a colleague and then quickly shooed her away with a nice swat on the tush ... telling it was time for "man talk." Pretty sexist when you look back, but it is what it is.
Margaret also starred in another mega '60s-era flick -- the Beatles' "A Hard Day's Night" ... which they made after their hit song of the same name. She played an unnamed woman at a casino, and while her time on camera was relatively brief ... it too was everlasting.
She has a long list of acting credits ... having made appearances in shows like "Crossroads," "Secret Agent," "199 Park Lane," "Hugh and I," "Take a Pair of Private Eyes," "The Newcomers," "The World of Beachcomber," "Brian Rix Presents ...," "Budgie," "Fox," "Crown Court" and countless others. Margaret also starred in several films throughout her career, including recurring and also alternating roles in the 1970's 'Carry On' comedy franchise.
Her modeling career was second to none, and she even tried her hand as a graphic visual artist -- to which she sometimes received criticism for her photo montages and displays. Nonetheless, the woman was a dynamo in showbiz and entertainment.
Margaret is survived by her two sons. She was 76.
RIP
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'Goldfinger' Model & Bond Girl Margaret Nolan Dead at 76
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Margaret Nolan -- who served as the iconic golden-plated babe portrayed in the opening sequence of "Goldfinger" -- has died.
https://www.tmz.com/2020/10/11/goldfinger-model-bond-girl-margaret-nolan-dead-dies/?fbclid=IwAR2aNlpRoxbicjZpA9Jil47gMF7HGBl1rL9HSlwGGbG5IX4D8ZfD9CozAmM
Some great boobage!
Most seem to forget about this appearance in 'A Hard Day's Night'
"I bet you're a great swimmer!"
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How could you miss this one?...
Helen Reddy, singer behind feminist anthem 'I Am Woman,' dies at 78
https://ew.com/music/helen-reddy-dead-i-am-woman-singer-dies-78/ (https://ew.com/music/helen-reddy-dead-i-am-woman-singer-dies-78/)
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"I am woman, hear me roar!" ::) ::) ::)
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"I am woman, hear me roar!" ::) ::) ::)
I agree the feminist crap is BS, but her voice was all over the radio all through the 70's.
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Always suspected you were a anti-samite, racist white male.
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Always suspected you were a anti-samite, racist white male.
This was for Matt Canning. But then, you knew that, right?
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Rumor is they transfuse young blood.
https://sovereignaustralian.org/the-star-of-the-occult-god-moloch/
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Two and a Half Men Star Conchata Ferrell Dies at 77
Conchata Ferrell, a beloved actress known for her work on Two and a Half Men, L.A. Law, and Mystic Pizza, has passed away at the age of 77. According to reports, Ferrell's passing occurred on October 12th at 12:30 PM PT, as the result of complications following a cardiac arrest. Reports indicate that she died peacefully, while surrounded by family at the Sherman Oaks Hospital in Sherman Oaks, California. A prolific actress of both stage and screen, Ferrell was arguably best known for playing Berta on Two and a Half Men, a role that earned her two Emmy nominations for Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.
Born on March 28, 1943, in Loudendale, West Virginia, Ferrell first appeared on stage as part of a college skit comedy and musical production in 1969. She went on to appear in Off-Broadway productions of The Hot I Baltimore and The Sea Horse, the latter of which earned her multiple awards. She also served as an original member of the Circle Repertory Theatre.
“Conchata Ferrell was exactly the kind of artist for whom we created our theater – a deeply honest performer who would inspire our playwrights to create roles for her,” Circle Rep’s founding artistic director, Marshall W. Mason, said in a statement. “She was our first home-grown star.”
Her first major film roles were Elinore Randall Stewart in the 1979 western Heartland, and Leona, the pizza shop owner in the 1988 cult classic Mystic Pizza. Ferrell's television career included appearances on E/R, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Matlock, Good Times, The Love Boat, and Friends. Prior to Two and a Half Men, her biggest television role came as attorney Susan Bloom on L.A. Law, which earned her her first Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 1992. On the film side, she appeared in supporting roles in Network, Edward Scissorhands, True Romance, and Erin Brockovich. She also voiced Bob's Mom in the 2012 animated hit Frankenweenie.
Ferrell began playing Two and a Half Men's Berta the Housekeeper in 2003, ultimately appearing in 212 episodes until the series wrapped in 2015. Her most recent roles included multiple appearances on The Ranch, as well as A Very Nutty Christmas, and a role in the upcoming comedy Deported.
Ferrell married to Arnie Anderson in the mid-1980s, and had a daughter and two stepdaughters.
Our thoughts are with Ferrell's family, friends, and fans at this time.
https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/conchata-ferrell-actress-death-obituary-two-and-a-half-men/?fbclid=IwAR1BB7KOcGaZ84zkGIHuHdek05USKN3RwFIYk-6vm584mIfVurPnBhLzhcM
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Thought you where lost and that f@gs could never be cool and you go and do this complete 180. We're cool now and I will not call you soggy anymore even though you are a f@g okay
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-Truth is they live to be very old just to spite Matt Canning.
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Fuck Prime. They are probably gonna give you competitor stars for this post.
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Two and a Half Men Star Conchata Ferrell Dies at 77
Conchata Ferrell, a beloved actress known for her work on Two and a Half Men, L.A. Law, and Mystic Pizza, has passed away at the age of 77. According to reports, Ferrell's passing occurred on October 12th at 12:30 PM PT, as the result of complications following a cardiac arrest. Reports indicate that she died peacefully, while surrounded by family at the Sherman Oaks Hospital in Sherman Oaks, California. A prolific actress of both stage and screen, Ferrell was arguably best known for playing Berta on Two and a Half Men, a role that earned her two Emmy nominations for Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.
Born on March 28, 1943, in Loudendale, West Virginia, Ferrell first appeared on stage as part of a college skit comedy and musical production in 1969. She went on to appear in Off-Broadway productions of The Hot I Baltimore and The Sea Horse, the latter of which earned her multiple awards. She also served as an original member of the Circle Repertory Theatre.
“Conchata Ferrell was exactly the kind of artist for whom we created our theater – a deeply honest performer who would inspire our playwrights to create roles for her,” Circle Rep’s founding artistic director, Marshall W. Mason, said in a statement. “She was our first home-grown star.”
Her first major film roles were Elinore Randall Stewart in the 1979 western Heartland, and Leona, the pizza shop owner in the 1988 cult classic Mystic Pizza. Ferrell's television career included appearances on E/R, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Matlock, Good Times, The Love Boat, and Friends. Prior to Two and a Half Men, her biggest television role came as attorney Susan Bloom on L.A. Law, which earned her her first Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 1992. On the film side, she appeared in supporting roles in Network, Edward Scissorhands, True Romance, and Erin Brockovich. She also voiced Bob's Mom in the 2012 animated hit Frankenweenie.
Ferrell began playing Two and a Half Men's Berta the Housekeeper in 2003, ultimately appearing in 212 episodes until the series wrapped in 2015. Her most recent roles included multiple appearances on The Ranch, as well as A Very Nutty Christmas, and a role in the upcoming comedy Deported.
Ferrell married to Arnie Anderson in the mid-1980s, and had a daughter and two stepdaughters.
Our thoughts are with Ferrell's family, friends, and fans at this time.
https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/conchata-ferrell-actress-death-obituary-two-and-a-half-men/?fbclid=IwAR1BB7KOcGaZ84zkGIHuHdek05USKN3RwFIYk-6vm584mIfVurPnBhLzhcM
Nooooooooo! Loved her in Two and A Half Men.
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The Outfield Singer Tony Lewis Dead at 62
Tony Lewis -- best known as the "Your Love" singer for the British rock band The Outfield -- has died.
Tony reportedly died Tuesday near his home in London. The cause of death was not revealed. The musician, songwriter and record producer co-founded The Outfield with Alan Jackman and John Spinks. Their music roared in the 1980s with hit tracks like "Your Love," "All The Love" and "Say It Isn't So."
The Outfield's debut album was "Play Deep" in 1985 ... which would go on to reach triple platinum sales and break the top 10 in the U.S. album charts. "Your Love" -- prominently featured in tons of TV shows, films and even commercials -- peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1986. It's easily one of the most recognizable songs in rock history.
Since its release over 30 years ago ... "Your Love" is played on over 1,000 radio stations and averages 2 million streams on Pandora, 1 million views on YouTube and 1 million streams on Spotify, this according to the late singer's personal website.
Tony Lewis was born on December 21, 1957 in the East End of London. He had been working on a new EP ... set to be released in Spring 2021. He's survived by his wife of 35 years, Carol, his 2 daughters -- Gemma and Rosie -- and 3 grandchildren.
He was 62.
RIP
https://www.tmz.com/2020/10/20/the-outfield-your-love-singer-tony-lewis-dead-dies-62/?fbclid=IwAR16P2e78GJyEXkn5ZpUrLVk5O6GJ-7lN80ZqtEnmwy2okwVkLo6oBKnDY4
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Sean Connery: James Bond actor dies aged 90
Sir Sean Connery has died at the age of 90, his family has said.
The Scottish actor was best known for his portrayal of James Bond, being the first to bring the role to the big screen and appearing in seven of the spy thrillers.
Sir Sean died peacefully in his sleep in the Bahamas, having been "unwell for some time", his son said.
His acting career spanned five decades and he won an Oscar in 1988 for his role in The Untouchables.
Sir Sean's other films included The Hunt for Red October, Highlander, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade and The Rock.
Jason Connery said his father "had many of his family who could be in the Bahamas around him" when he died overnight in Nassau. Much of Bond film Thunderball had been filmed there.
He said: "We are all working at understanding this huge event as it only happened so recently, even though my dad has been unwell for some time.
"A sad day for all who knew and loved my dad and a sad loss for all people around the world who enjoyed the wonderful gift he had as an actor."
His publicist Nancy Seltzer said: "There will be a private ceremony followed by a memorial yet to be planned once the virus has ended."
He leaves wife Micheline and sons Jason and Stephane.
Daniel Craig, the current James Bond, said Sir Sean was "one of the true greats of cinema".
"Sir Sean Connery will be remembered as Bond and so much more," he said.
"He defined an era and a style. The wit and charm he portrayed on screen could be measured in mega watts; he helped create the modern blockbuster.
"He will continue to influence actors and film-makers alike for years to come. My thoughts are with his family and loved ones."
In reference to Sir Sean's love of the game, he added: "Wherever he is, I hope there is a golf course."
Dame Shirley Bassey, who sang the themes to three Bond films including Goldfinger, paid tribute saying: "I'm incredibly saddened to hear of Sean's passing. My thoughts are with his family. He was a wonderful person, a true gentleman and we will be forever connected by Bond."
Sir Sean, from Fountainbridge in Edinburgh, had his first major film appearance in 1957 British gangster film No Road Back.
He first played James Bond in Dr No in 1962 and went on to appear in five other official films - and the unofficial Never Say Never Again in 1983.
He was largely regarded as being the best actor to have played 007 in the long-running franchise, often being named as such in polls.
Connery made the character of James Bond his own, blending ruthlessness with sardonic wit. Many critics didn't like it and some of the reviews were scathing. But the public did not agree.
The action scenes, sex and exotic locations were a winning formula.
In truth, his Bond is now a museum piece; the portrayal of women impossibly dated. The action scenes are still thrilling, but the sex too often bordered on the non-consensual.
Thankfully, its been a while since 007 slapped a woman on the backside and forced a kiss. But Connery's performance was of its time, enjoyed by millions of both sexes and gave the silver screen a 20th Century icon.
He was knighted by the Queen at Holyrood Palace in 2000. In August, he celebrated his 90th birthday.
Bond producers Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli said they were "devastated by the news" of his death.
They said: "He was and shall always be remembered as the original James Bond whose indelible entrance into cinema history began when he announced those unforgettable words 'the name's Bond... James Bond'.
"He revolutionised the world with his gritty and witty portrayal of the sexy and charismatic secret agent. He is undoubtedly largely responsible for the success of the film series and we shall be forever grateful to him."
Sir Sean was a long-time supporter of Scottish independence, saying in interviews in the run-up to the 2014 referendum that he might return from his Bahamas home to live in Scotland if it voted to break away from the rest of the UK.
Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said: "I was heartbroken to learn this morning of the passing of Sir Sean Connery. Our nation today mourns one of her best loved sons.
"Sean was born into a working class Edinburgh family and through talent and sheer hard work, became an international film icon and one of the world's most accomplished actors. Sean will be remembered best as James Bond - the classic 007 - but his roles were many and varied.
"He was a global legend but, first and foremost, a patriotic and proud Scot - his towering presence at the opening of the Scottish Parliament in 1999 showed his love for the country of his birth. Sean was a lifelong advocate of an independent Scotland and those of us who share that belief owe him a great debt of gratitude."
Alex Salmond, former first minister of Scotland, who was close friends with Sir Sean, described him as "the world's greatest Scot, the last of the real Hollywood stars, the definitive Bond".
He said: "Sean Connery was all of these things but much more. He was also a staunch patriot, a deep thinker and outstanding human being.
He added: "'Scotland Forever' wasn't just tattooed on his forearm but was imprinted on his soul."
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I’ll bet Hunter Biden has moved way up the charts.
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Fuck Prime. They are probably gonna give you competitor stars for this post.
Hahahahha
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Surface, Bones Actor Eddie Hassell Killed in Alleged Carjacking
Surface and Bones actor Eddie Hassell is dead following a shooting early Sunday morning in Texas. Hassell was 30. According to TMZ, the actor was shot in an apparent attempted carjacking. According to the report, few additional details were available from local law enforcement, but the actor's team did confirm his death. The incident is still being investigated.
Hassell was born July 16, 1990 in Corsicana, Texas and over his career appeared in a number of films and television series. Hassell is perhaps best known for his role in NBC's Surface, a science fiction series that ran on the network for one season in 2005. Hassell played Phil Nance, the best friend of teenager Miles Barnett (Carter Jenkins) who helps take care of the strange aquatic lizard that hatches from a mysterious "egg" that Miles finds off the coast of the Carolinas. The series also starred Leighton Meester and Lake Bell.
In addition to his role on Surface, Hassell also appeared in the Academy Award-nominated The Kids Are All Right as Clay, a film that also starred Julianne Moore and Mark Ruffalo. He also appeared in the Ashton Kutcher-starring Steve Jobs biopic Jobs as Chris Espinosa, one of Jobs' neighbors who was recruited to help build circuit boards in his garage and eventually went on to work at Apple.
The actor also appeared in a number of television series, including Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, Southland, Bones, Longmire, Joan of Arcadia, Oliver Beene, and a recurring role as Eddie Suarez on Devious Maids. His most recent credit is for the 2017 Oh Lucy!
Outside of his work as an actor, Hassell was an avid surfer and skateboarder. Hassell told Elle in 2013 that skateboarding became a huge part of his life when he moved to Los Angeles.
“Skateboarding’s been a huge part of my life, it also got me cast in commercials. I was into horseback riding and rodeos in Texas and when I moved to L.A., I got into skating. I did all my own stunts. I’m into anything with a board: surfing, wakeboarding.”
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Surface, Bones Actor Eddie Hassell Killed in Alleged Carjacking
Surface and Bones actor Eddie Hassell is dead following a shooting early Sunday morning in Texas. Hassell was 30. According to TMZ, the actor was shot in an apparent attempted carjacking. According to the report, few additional details were available from local law enforcement, but the actor's team did confirm his death. The incident is still being investigated.
Hassell was born July 16, 1990 in Corsicana, Texas and over his career appeared in a number of films and television series. Hassell is perhaps best known for his role in NBC's Surface, a science fiction series that ran on the network for one season in 2005. Hassell played Phil Nance, the best friend of teenager Miles Barnett (Carter Jenkins) who helps take care of the strange aquatic lizard that hatches from a mysterious "egg" that Miles finds off the coast of the Carolinas. The series also starred Leighton Meester and Lake Bell.
In addition to his role on Surface, Hassell also appeared in the Academy Award-nominated The Kids Are All Right as Clay, a film that also starred Julianne Moore and Mark Ruffalo. He also appeared in the Ashton Kutcher-starring Steve Jobs biopic Jobs as Chris Espinosa, one of Jobs' neighbors who was recruited to help build circuit boards in his garage and eventually went on to work at Apple.
The actor also appeared in a number of television series, including Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, Southland, Bones, Longmire, Joan of Arcadia, Oliver Beene, and a recurring role as Eddie Suarez on Devious Maids. His most recent credit is for the 2017 Oh Lucy!
Outside of his work as an actor, Hassell was an avid surfer and skateboarder. Hassell told Elle in 2013 that skateboarding became a huge part of his life when he moved to Los Angeles.
“Skateboarding’s been a huge part of my life, it also got me cast in commercials. I was into horseback riding and rodeos in Texas and when I moved to L.A., I got into skating. I did all my own stunts. I’m into anything with a board: surfing, wakeboarding.”
https://comicbook.com/irl/news/eddie-hassell-surface-bones-actor-dead-at-30/?fbclid=IwAR0f9F5cFxLYW7ru1eSzk992GAN8xGRxHQdTTAMvRTCRVwEsrBrr8LKWUIo
A mostly peaceful carjacking.
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Grand Theft Auto Actor Terry Marshall Dies
Terry Marshall, the voice actor behind Grand Theft Auto IV character "Real Badman," died on November 1. At the moment of publishing, details are scarce. This includes not only the cause of death, but basic information like Marshall's age. As for the news itself, it comes way of both Marshall's brother and Rockstar Games. According to the former, Marshall has "departed this physical reality and traded it in for some other dimension."
As noted, further details are currently scarce. In fact, these are where the details, about both Marshall and his death, end. Marshall's brother notes the voice actor lived in New York City, but that's the only other additional detail divulged in the announcement.
"My brother has departed this physical reality and traded it in for some other dimension," writes Marshall's brother on both Instagram and Twitter.
Marshall's death occurred on November 1, but it's only now that many are hearing about it after Rockstar Games officially addressed the tragedy via its official Twitter account. As you may know, Marshall played Grand Theft Auto IV character Real Badman, also known as Teafore Maxwell-Davies. In the game, Badman is the leader of the posse Yardies.
Of course, when and if more details are provided on both Marshall's life and death, we will be sure to update the story. In the meanwhile, we would like to extend our deepest condolences to Marshall's family and friends during this incredibly tragic and difficult time.
Rest in peace, Terry.
https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/terry-marshall-gta-grand-theft-auto-real-badman-death/
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-Truth is they live to be very old just to spite Matt Canning.
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That banner still gives the Rothschild family members nightmares - and don't forget it. Hitler had them all fleeing Europe as refugees.
Ba-zing!
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Phantasm Actor Kenneth Jones Passes Away
Kenneth Jones, the character actor perhaps best known for his role in the 1979 horror classic Phantasm has died. Phantasm director Don Coscarelli took to Twitter on Friday evening (via Deadline) to share the sad news, though no cause of death and no age for Jones was given. Coscarelli described Jones, who played the "Caretaker" in the film, as a "warm, talented, and a devoted family man" in his tribute to the actor.
"I'm sorry to report that Ken Jones who starred in the most impactful scene in Phantasm has passed away today. Everyone who came in contact with Ken loved him," Coscarelli wrote. "He was warm, talented, and a devoted family man. The fans loved meeting him in recent years at the conventions with his loving daughter Jennifer and grandson EJ by his side. Rest in peace, my friend."
The first film in the Phantasm franchise, the film introduces the Tall Man, an evil, supernatural undertaker who turns the Earth's dead to zombies that he sends to his home planet to use as slaves. A young boy, Mike, discovers this and enlists his older brother Jody and friend Reggie to deal with the threat.
While Jones' Caretaker didn't play a major role in the film, his on-screen death is one of the horror genre's more memorable kills. In the scene, the Tall Man's silver sphere drills through the Caretaker's head, prompting a torrent of blood to shoot out gruesomely. The film initially received mixed reviews but has since gone on to become a cult classic, spawning four sequels including 2016's Phantasm: Ravager. The film also regularly pops up on "best of" lists for horror films and has had a lasting influence. The name of Captain Phasma in Star Wars: The Force Awakens was inspired by the silver sphere that took out the Caretaker in Phantasm.
"Phasma I named because of the amazing chrome design that came from Michael Kaplan's wardrobe team. It reminded me of the ball in Phantasm, and I just thought, Phasma sounds really cool," J.J. Abrams said in 2015.
In addition to his role in Phantasm, Jones also appeared in Coscarelli's 1976 comedy-drama film Kenny & Company as well as 1993's Hidden Fears, which starred Meg Foster and Frederic Forrest.
https://comicbook.com/horror/news/phantasm-actor-kenneth-jones-dead/
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Jeopardy Host Alex Trebek Dies at 80
Sadly, long time host of Jeopardy!, Alex Trebek, has passed away at age 80 after battling pancreatic cancer. The beloved host was originally diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer in March of 2019 and has been keeping fans updated on his status over the last year. The official Twitter account for Jeopardy broke the news, saying, "Jeopardy is saddened to share that Alex Trebek passed away peacefully at home early this morning, surrounded by family and friends."
Trebek was born in Canada in 1940 and moved to the United States in the 1970s to begin his game show career. He first hosted The Wizard of Odds before moving on to High Rollers. Throughout the next decade, he made many appearances as a panelist and player on various game shows and when High Rollers was canceled in 1980, he began hosting Battlestars. However, it wasn’t until 1984 that he received the job he held until he passed. Trebek spent over 30 years hosting Jeopardy! and even continued to do so while he was sick.
Trebek's career also included hosting Classic Concentration, CBS' Double Dare, Pillsbury Bake-Off, and more. He was also a contestant on Celebrity Bowling, Celebrity Poker Showdown, and various other competition series. Trebek made many guest appearances throughout his career and was seen on The X-Files, How I Met Your Mother, and Hot in Cleveland.
The host was very open about his struggles with cancer and spoke about his experience earlier this year.
"Now I’d be lying if I said the journey had been an easy one," Trebek shared in a video update. "There were some good days but a lot of not-so-good days. I joked with friends that the cancer won’t kill me, the chemo treatments will. There were moments of great pain, days when certain bodily functions no longer functioned and sudden, massive attacks of great depression that made me wonder if it really was worth fighting on. But I brushed that aside quickly because that would have been a massive betrayal - a betrayal of my wife and soulmate, Jean, who has given her all to help me survive. It would have been a betrayal of other cancer patients who have looked to me as an inspiration and a cheerleader of sorts, of the value of living and hope, of my faith in God and the millions of prayers that have been said on my behalf."
Trebek is expected to appear in Ryan Reynolds' Free Guy, which is scheduled to be released next month. Our thoughts are with Trebek's friends and family.
https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/jeopardy-host-alex-trebek-dies-at-80/
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Comedian Norm Crosby Dead at 93
Norm Crosby, one of the top comedians in the '60s and beyond, has died.
Crosby's wife said her husband succumbed to heart failure.
His moniker was malaprops ... the misuse of words that were absolutely hilarious. He would muse that he went to the tailor for some altercations. And, this is hysterical ... he once joked folks who can't read or write are victims of illegitimacy!
Norm was a staple on "The Tonight Show" with Johnny Carson ... appearing more than 50 times. He made the rounds for sure, also appearing on "The Ed Sullivan Show," "Late Night With Conan O'Brien," "Roseanne," "The Larry Sanders Show," and, of course, "The Love Boat."
Norm recently appeared in "Grownups 2" ... he played a Kmart worker. He was also in "8 Crazy Nights."
And, Crosby was a regular on the roasting circuit, appearing often on Dean Martin's Celebrity Roasts. He was also the host of the TV series, "The Comedy Shop." Norm also helped Jerry Lewis with the hosting duties in his annual Labor Day Telethon.
Norm is survived by his wife, Joan, 2 children and 2 grandkids.
He was 93.
RIP
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Less than 7 weeks to go. I think Matt has the lead with 33 points (trebek and RBG), dieter and I with 20 points (trebek). If I’m forgetting anyone, let me know.
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Less than 7 weeks to go. I think Matt has the lead with 33 points (trebek and RBG), dieter and I with 20 points (trebek). If I’m forgetting anyone, let me know.
I seem to lose every year by picking Ruhl :-(
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It's called an addiction to gambling. What kind of person bets on someone to die?
Start placing some odds on your own families and maybe I'll bite. Start with the kids. I bet they can get the biggest return. Heartless bastards.
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I seem to lose every year by picking Ruhl :-(
Ruhl in the year 2065:
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Ruhl in the year 2065:
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haha... he will outlive everyone
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Less than 7 weeks to go. I think Matt has the lead with 33 points (trebek and RBG), dieter and I with 20 points (trebek). If I’m forgetting anyone, let me know.
I have 40 pts.
Rep John Lewis was a 20 pointer like Trebek
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Ken Spears, the Co-Creator of Scooby-Doo, Dies at 82
Today, the animation fandom is taking time to mourn the loss of a great talent. A report from Variety confirms Ken Spears has passed away. The man was best-known for helping creator Scooby-Doo with co-creator Joe Ruby. Spears was 82 years old.
A statement was shared by Spears' family in the wake of his death. His son, Kevin Spears, says his father passed from complications stemming from Lewy body dementia.
“Ken will forever be remembered for his wit, his story-telling, his loyalty to family, and his strong work ethic,” Kevin Spears said about his father. “Ken has not only made a lasting impression on his family, but he has touched the lives of many as co-creator of Scooby-Doo. Ken has been a role model for us throughout his life and he will continue to live on in our hearts.”
Spears began his journey back in March 1938 where he grew up in Los Angeles, California. He was close friends with son of William Hanna, and he was hired at Hanna-Barbera Productions in 1959 where he worked in sound editing. It was there Spears met Ruby, and the two established a partnership writing scripts right off the bat.
The two went on to create iconic series like Scooby-Doo, Dog Wonder, Jabberjaw, and Dynomutt. They went on to establish their own studio in 1977 called Ruby-Spears Productions. The pair producers several series such as Superman, Mister T, Alvin and the Chipmunks, and more. Spears and Ruby would continue their partnership until retirement called decades later. Earlier this August, reports were shared that Ruby had passed away, and Spears has followed just months later.
Our thoughts are with Spears' loved ones at this time. May he rest in peace.
https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/scooby-doo-ken-spears-co-creator-death/?fbclid=IwAR2hL1upF6oqBqpzSDC-GvGelmHlPdOF7CD5aT_PyBAEdeVXeR_rRsCMpVE
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Dragon Ball, Transformers Star Kirby Morrow Dies at 47
The world of anime and television has lost a giant as 47 year old actor Kirby Morrow has passed. Best known for his roles as Goku in Dragon Ball Z, Miroku in Inuyasha, and Cyclops in X-Men Evolution, Kirby Morrow also had a starring role in the live action television series of Stargate Atlantis, proving his versatility as an actor when it came to animated and live action performances. With the sheer number of performances under his belt, the world has definitely lost a valuable voice actor with Morrow's passing.
Morrow was born in 1973 in Jasper, Alberta, studying acting at the Mount Royal University in Calgary. His first major voice role came with the role of Michaleangelo in the live action series of Ninja Turtles: Next Mutation, and he followed this up with countless voice acting roles that proved his range when it came to voicing both heroes and villains. Morrow was most likely best known for his portrayal of Miroku in the original English Dub of Inuyasha, and had returned to voice him in the sequel series of Yashahime: Princess Half Demon. In the world of television, he was known most for his role as Captain Dave Kleinman in the popular Stargate series.
Twitter Outlet Voice Artist's Spotlight shared the devastating news that Morrow had passed, honoring his long career in acting when it came to the likes of Stargate, Transformers, and countless animated series in which he lent his vocal talents in bringing to life any number of characters:
In the past few years, Morrow had received roles in a number of pop culture television series such as CW's The Flash, Van Helsing, FX's Legion, and the Good Doctor to name a few. While we aren't sure how this will affect Yashahime: Princess Half Demon moving forward, we know that fans will definitely miss Morrow's legendary performance as Miroku, the priest who becomes one of the strongest allies to both the half demon Inuyasha and the arrow slinging girl from the modern era in Kagome.
Our thoughts are with Kirby's loved ones during this difficult time.
https://comicbook.com/anime/news/kirby-morrow-voice-actor-dragon-ball-inuyasha-transformers-death/?fbclid=IwAR2siK4j2MbjuD5fv6xP55Lwft-SPtPU5MwTwrIdTLxHWiol3qMTZTS6GwU
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RIP @ifbbvictorluna
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haha... he will outlive everyone
Picture of health and longevity
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Picture of health and longevity
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well I lose every year by picking Ruhl...
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Strongman Aaron "The Rage" Page, dead from the The Rona. (Age 33).
https://deaddeath.com/aaron-the-rage-page-death-aaron-page-strongman-death/
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The feared, and dreaded "Rona"!
https://heavy.com/sports/aaron-page-dead/
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Strongman Aaron "The Rage" Page, dead from the The Rona. (Age 33).
https://deaddeath.com/aaron-the-rage-page-death-aaron-page-strongman-death/
More likely he died of complications due to roid abuse and vitamin and mineral deficiencies.
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Picture of health and longevity
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he looks like a bulked up rodney dangerfield.
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More likely he died of complications due to roid abuse and vitamin and mineral deficiencies.
Could have been "dat dere tylenol".
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ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Co-Creator Patrick Quinn Dead at 37
Patrick Quinn -- who co-created the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge -- has died.
Quinn passed away Sunday after a 7-year-long battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis -- also known as Lou Gehrig's disease -- this according to his official Facebook page.
A remembrance post read, "It is with great sadness that we must share the passing of Patrick early this morning. He was a blessing to us all in so many ways. We will always remember him for his inspiration and courage in his tireless fight against ALS."
Pat's involvement with the IBC is tied to his pal, Peter Frates, who was widely seen as the face/inspiration behind the challenge and why it went viral. Had it not been for PQ catching wind of a similar challenge happening earlier in 2014 and then linking it directly to ALS while spreading the word ... Frates might've never blown up.
Together, the two of them formally affiliated the challenge with ALS -- which took off all over the world and went on to raise significant awareness about the disease ... not to mention money. As of late, the Ice Bucket Challenge has helped raise upwards of $250 million to help study and, hopefully, eradicate the ailment.
As we reported, Frates -- who also had ALS -- died quite young as well at the age of 34 just last year. His Fenway Park video was the spark plug that made everyone jump on the challenge in August 2014 -- which also spurred folks to challenge other people as a result.
Celebs have also taken up the challenge over the years -- folks like David Spade, Charlie Sheen, Kim K, Ellen and others. Then-President Barack Obama rejected the challenge ... but opted to donate instead, which is probably worth more anyway.
As for Quinn, he was only 37 years old.
RIP
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ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Co-Creator Patrick Quinn Dead at 37
Patrick Quinn -- who co-created the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge -- has died.
Quinn passed away Sunday after a 7-year-long battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis -- also known as Lou Gehrig's disease -- this according to his official Facebook page.
A remembrance post read, "It is with great sadness that we must share the passing of Patrick early this morning. He was a blessing to us all in so many ways. We will always remember him for his inspiration and courage in his tireless fight against ALS."
Pat's involvement with the IBC is tied to his pal, Peter Frates, who was widely seen as the face/inspiration behind the challenge and why it went viral. Had it not been for PQ catching wind of a similar challenge happening earlier in 2014 and then linking it directly to ALS while spreading the word ... Frates might've never blown up.
Together, the two of them formally affiliated the challenge with ALS -- which took off all over the world and went on to raise significant awareness about the disease ... not to mention money. As of late, the Ice Bucket Challenge has helped raise upwards of $250 million to help study and, hopefully, eradicate the ailment.
As we reported, Frates -- who also had ALS -- died quite young as well at the age of 34 just last year. His Fenway Park video was the spark plug that made everyone jump on the challenge in August 2014 -- which also spurred folks to challenge other people as a result.
Celebs have also taken up the challenge over the years -- folks like David Spade, Charlie Sheen, Kim K, Ellen and others. Then-President Barack Obama rejected the challenge ... but opted to donate instead, which is probably worth more anyway.
As for Quinn, he was only 37 years old.
RIP
https://www.tmz.com/2020/11/22/ice-bucket-challenge-co-creator-patrick-quinn-dead-dies-als/?fbclid=IwAR0Z4Y5WE0xqbGUsgVf69NVNpwLMkHLnajyotyGt5g3D33iQC8Ad7BmlHU4
Brought joy to the world!
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David Dinkins, New York City's first African-American mayor, dies at 93
David Dinkins, New York City's first and only African-American mayor, died Monday. He was 93.
New York City Police Department officers were called to the former mayor's home Monday where it is believed he died of natural causes, the department confirmed to USA TODAY.
Dinkins broke barriers with his 1989 mayoral run, defeating three-term incumbent Ed Koch in the Democratic primary and Republican Rudy Giuliani in the general election by just 47,000 votes, the narrowest electoral margin in New York City history. Giuliani offered his condolences on Twitter, saying Dinkins "gave a great deal of his life in service to our great City. That service is respected and honored by all."
Mayor Bill de Blasio praised Dinkins on Hot 97's ERBO Tuesday morning for creating afterschool programs, making the city safer and calling out "racism that pervaded the city."
"He just showed us what it meant to serve other people and to do it with just tremendous humanity," de Blasio said. "If not for David Dinkins, that division, that pain would have festered even more, and the city could not have moved forward."
Several prominent New Yorkers, including attorney general Letitia James, mayoral candidate Dianne Morales, and state senator Jamaal T. Bailey mourned Dinkins early Tuesday.
"For decades, Mayor Dinkins lead with compassion and an unparalleled commitment to our communities," James said in a statement. "New York will mourn Mayor Dinkins and continue to be moved by his towering legacy.”
Born in Trenton, New Jersey in 1927, Dinkins graduated from Howard University and earned a law degree from Brooklyn Law School. Also a veteran, he served in the Marines in Korea before marrying Joyce Burrows, daughter of a Harlem politician who died last month.
He briefly practiced law before being elected a Harlem state Assemblyman and going on to serve as President of the Board of Elections, City Clerk and Manhattan Borough President. He spent 14 years of his career working in the city's Municipal Building which was named after him in 2015.
Dinkin's mayoral in came on the heels of two racially charged cases under the previous administration: the rape of a white jogger in Central Park that led to the arrest of five Black and brown teenagers and the racially-motivated murder Yusef Hawkins, a Black teenager.
During his inauguration speech he emphasized the need for equality and vowed to be "mayor of all the people of New York."
"We are all foot soldiers on the march to freedom," he declared.
Dinkins accomplishments during his tenure as mayor include:
He spoke out strongly against apartheid and had the city divest $500 million worth of pension fund stock invested in companies that did business in South Africa. Newly freed Nelson Mandela made New York City his first stop in the U.S. in 1990.
He raised taxes to hire thousands of police officers.
He spent billions of dollars revitalizing neglected housing.
His administration got the Walt Disney Corp. to invest in the cleanup of then-seedy Times Square.
He signed an agreement with the United States Tennis Association in 1993 that gave the organization a 99-year lease on city land in Queens in return for building a tennis complex, guaranteeing the U.S. Open would remain in New York City for decades.
But Dinkins inherited a city plagued by the AIDS epidemic, guns, crack cocaine, soaring unemployment and rampant homelessness killed. New York City faced a $1.8 billion budget deficit which grew to $2.2 billion by the time he left office.
He also faced pointed criticism over his handling of a boycott by Korean grocers in Brooklyn, civil unrest in Washington Heights and a race riot in Crown Heights that saw nearly 200 people injured and which some historians believe lead to his defeat.
Giuliani defeated Dinkins in his bid for reelection in 1993. Dinkins accepted a share of the blame for the 1991 riots but blamed his loss on "racism, pure and simple" in his 2013 memoir.
After leaving office, Dinkins became a professor at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs. He still remained active in New York City politics and hosted a weekly radio show, according to his city biography.
Dinkins is survived by his son, David Jr.; and daughter, Donna and two grandchildren.
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Rudy Giuliani had to clean up what the great Mayor Dinkins left of NYC.
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Rudy Giuliani had to clean up what the great Mayor Dinkins left of NYC.
Yep, NYC was a dangerous shithole before Giuliani came along. Now they have De Blasio to take them back to Dinkin's day.
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Diego Maradona Dead at 60
Diego Maradona -- widely considered one of the greatest soccer players of all time -- has died at his home in Argentina, according to his reps.
He was 60.
Maradona, who was still recovering after emergency brain surgery earlier this month, reportedly suffered a heart attack at his home Wednesday morning and was not able to pull through ... according to Argentinian news outlet Clarin.
His death was confirmed by Maradona's longtime lawyer and agent Matias Morla.
Back in the day, Maradona was considered one of the best soccer players in the world -- leading Argentina to a World Cup in 1986.
In fact, his "Hand of God" goal against England during the '86 World Cup is one of the most famous moments in soccer history.
Maradona was tracking down a ball and slyly used his hand to punch it over the goalkeeper into the net -- while pretending his hand never actually touched it. His acting job worked and the goal counted!
After his playing career, he struggled with drug addiction, alcohol abuse and health issues -- and had been hospitalized multiple times.
But, he was still widely loved in his home country -- and the fans came out in force to show love just a few weeks ago when he was being transported to the hospital for brain surgery.
As we previously reported, doctors discovered a blood clot on Maradona's brain that required emergency treatment ... and he went under the knife on Nov. 3.
In the days that followed, Maradona's doctor said the outlook was good and he expected the star to make a successful recovery.
But, something went terribly wrong on Wednesday ... and now the world is mourning Maradona's death.
RIP.
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Cowboys Coach Markus Paul Dead At 54 After Suffering Medical Issue At Team Facility
Dallas Cowboys strength and conditioning coach Markus Paul died Wednesday evening following a medical emergency at the team facility Tuesday, the team confirmed.
"Markus Paul, surrounded by his family, passed away at the hospital this evening at the age of 54," the Cowboys said ... "The cause of death is pending."
Team owner Jerry Jones issued a statement, saying, "The loss of a family member is a tragedy, and Markus Paul was a loved and valued member of our family."
"He was a pleasant and calming influence in our strength room and throughout The Star."
"His passion for his work and his enthusiasm for life earned him great respect and admiration from all of our players and the entire organization."
"Our hearts are broken for his family and all of the individuals whose lives he touched and made better."
As we previously reported, Paul suffered a medical emergency at Cowboys headquarters at around 7:30 AM Tuesday morning and was transported to a nearby hospital.
Doctors scrambled to save Paul -- but despite their best efforts, he passed away Wednesday evening.
Paul had been a mainstay in NFL locker rooms for decades ... he played for the Chicago Bears from 1989 to 1993 and had a stint with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in '93 as well.
He later went on to become an assistant strength and conditioning coach for the New Orleans Saints in 1998. From there, he worked for the Patriots, Jets, Giants and Cowboys ... winning FIVE Super Bowls with those teams.
The Cowboys had just promoted him to lead their lead strength and conditioning department in January.
"Markus was a great coach and one of the best guys that I have ever known," NY Giants legend Eli Manning said on Twitter this week. "He will be missed."
Former Giants kicker Lawrence Tynes added, "My heart is heavy. One of the finest men and coaches I have ever met. The world lost a GREAT MAN today. We love you! RIP Markus Paul."
RIP
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Tony Hsieh; Zappos Founder and Creator of Downtown Project Dies at Age 46
Tony Hsieh, the former head of Zappos who then decided to take on a huge real estate project aimed at remaking rundown parts of Las Vegas, has died at the age of 46. The cause of death is reported to be injuries sustained from a house fire, though details on how it started and any other injuries are not known at this time. The news was confirmed by DTP Companies, which operated the Downtown Project that was trying to revitalize those rundown areas of Vegas, and you can read their full statement below (via Yahoo).
"Good Afternoon, my name is Megan Fazio and I handle public relations for DTP Companies, formerly known as Downtown Project, which Tony Hsieh serves as the visionary of. With a heavy and devastated heart, we regret to inform you that Tony Hsieh passed away peacefully on November 27, 2020 surrounded by his beloved family.
Tony’s kindness and generosity touched the lives of everyone around him, and forever brightened the world. Delivering happiness was always his mantra, so instead of mourning his transition, we ask you to join us in celebrating his life.
On behalf of all DTP Companies employees and staff, we would like to express our deepest condolences to Tony’s family and friends who have all lost Tony as a cherished loved one, visionary and friend. Tony was highly regarded by all of his fellow friends and colleagues in the tight-knit family at DTP Companies, so this heartbreaking tragedy is one that affects many involved.
We ask that you continue to respect the family’s privacy during this most difficult and challenging time."
Hsieh helped build Zappos into a massive brand, and by 2009 he had sold the company to Amazon for around $1.2 billion. He would run the company for a while longer but would use some of that buyout money as the seed for the Downtown Project. He started buying up large areas of downtown, which sat empty as the city expanded and other areas were built up. He bought houses, empty lots, old casinos, and everything in between.
He then aimed these areas at startups, making deals to invest in them if they would move to Vegas and build their businesses Downtown, which would then bring entrepreneurs and jobs with them. It was a bold plan, and it's safe to say he's very much left his mark on Vegas.
Our thoughts are with his family and friends.
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Hugh Keays-Byrne, Immortan Joe In Mad Max: Fury Road, Dies At 73
Hugh Keays-Byrne, the actor modern fans best remember as "Immortan Joe" in Mad Max: Fury Road has died at the age of 73. Keays-Byrne was a beloved Australian character actor and director, who also played the role of Toecutter in the original Mad Max movie. Byrne's collaboration with Mad Max franchise director George Miller also included the actor being cast in Miller's infamous Justice League: Mortal movie as Martian Manhunter, though that project ultimately stalled while in the development stages. All the same, Hugh Keays-Byrne leaves behind a legacy of notable film and TV roles alongside the aforementioned Mad Max and Justice League projects and will be sorely missed.
Filmmaker Ted Geoghegan (We Are Still Here) shared news of Hugh Keays-Byrne's passing with fans:
Hugh Keays-Byrne, an unsung hero of Aussie cinema, has passed away at age 73. I'm continually floored that he played Toecutter, the central antagonist of 1979's MAD MAX *and* Immortan Joe, the central antagonist 2015's MAD MAX: FURY ROAD. Thanks for all the entertainment, sir.
By all accounts, Hugh Keays-Byrne, who trained at the Royal Shakespeare Company, was an absolutely wonderful human who fought very hard for environmental and humanitarian issues. This photo of him from earlier this year says it all. You will ride eternal, shiny and chrome.
Hugh Keays-Byrne was born in Srinagar in British-controlled India, in 1947, before moving to Britain as a young boy. He gravitated toward stage acting and was performing in the Royal Shakespeare Company by 1968, and remained with the company until 1972. In that same time, Keays-Byrne also booked several TV acting jobs, starting with Boy Meets Girl in 1967. The Royal Shakespeare Company took him to Australia 1973 to perform in Peter Brook's A Midsummer Night's Dream - a trip that led to Keays-Byrne relocating to Australia permanently.
While in Australia during the 1970s, Hugh Keays-Byrne made the jump from the TV screen to movies. He starred in the low-budget Australian biker film Stone in 1974, followed by steady film roles through the late '70s, culminating with his role as the villain "Toecutter" in George Miller's Mad Max in 1979. Keays-Byrne would continue doing character actor work in Australian and American genre films through the 1980s and '90s, before appearing in the Farscape franchise in the 2000s.
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As mentioned, Keays-Byrne's career got a late and unexpected resurgence in the late 2000s, when George Miller came back and tapped him to star as Martian Manhunter in Justice League: Mortal. Though that film fell apart, Miller brought Keays-Byrne with him back to the Mad Max franchise, to star as villain Immortan Joe in Miller's 2015 reboot, Mad Max: Fury Road. The novelty of seeing "Toecutter" back in the franchise helped Hugh Keays-Byrne enjoy some of the biggest acclaim of his career. Fans were wondering if Keays-Byrne might appear again as Immortan Joe in the Fury Road prequel Mad Max: Furiosa, which is now moving forward with Anya Taylor-Joy (Queen's Gambit), Chris Hemsworth, and George Miller returning to direct.
R.I.P. Hugh Keays-Byrne. We offer condolences to his family and friends in this time of mourning.
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Laverne & Shirley Star David Lander Passes Away at 73
David L. Lander, the actor known for playing the iconic sitcom character Squiggy on Laverne & Shirley, has passed away at age 73. According to TMZ, the legendary funnyman died due to complications from multiple sclerosis, a battle he fought for 37 years. The actor appeared in multiple films over the years in both a live-action and animated capacity. His film credits include 1941, Used Cars, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, A League of Their Own, and much more.
As for television, Lander's portrayal of Andrew "Squiggy" Squiggman opposite Michael McKean’s Lenny Kosnowski is a huge part of sitcom history. Their fictional band, Lenny and the Squigtones, was a fan-favorite part of the show, which ran from 1976 to 1983. McKean took to Twitter today to share a throwback photo in Lander's honor.
Hailing from Brooklyn, Lander met McKean while taking acting classes at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. This is where they invented their iconic characters, Lenny and Squiggy. They appeared together in multiple projects, including Steven Spielberg’s 1941. They reunited in 2001 to voice penguin cousins Henry and Louie on Oswald.
Lander was best known for playing Squiggy and even revisited the role throughout his career, appearing in films such as Scary Movie as Principal Squiggy (a great reference to Scream, which featured a principal played by Happy Days' Henry Winkler.) Laverne & Shirley was actually a spin-off of Happy Days, so Lander appeared on the original series as Squiggy in 1979 during Laverne & Shirley's run. He also voiced Squiggy on The Simpsons in 2002 and played the character in a couple of Saturday Night Live episodes in the 1990s.
Other television appearances by Lander included The Bob Newhart Show, Married... with Children, Twin Peaks, The Weird Al Show, Mad About You, and The Drew Carey Show. Lander’s last live-action role was playing Charlie on Break a Hip in 2015. He also voiced Donnie on SpongeBob SquarePants in 2016 and was last heard voicing Rumpelstiltskin on Goldie and Bear in 2017.
Lander was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1984 but did not go public with the news until 1999. In 2002, he published an autobiography titled Fall Down Laughing: How Squiggy Caught Multiple Sclerosis and Didn't Tell Nobody.
According to TMZ, Lander's wife Kathy and daughter Natalie were with him when he passed. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time.
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Brought joy to the world!
LOL!!!!
Now I can understand why it has been said that people can die laughing.
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Historic Pilot Chuck Yeager, Inspiration for The Right Stuff, Passes Away at 97
Chuck Yeager, an iconic World War II fighter pilot whose life served as inspiration for the TV series The Right Stuff, has passed away at the age of 97. The news was confirmed on Monday night via a post on Yeager's official Twitter page, written by his wife Victoria. In the post, Victoria notes that Yeager passed away just before 9 pm ET on Monday, adding that he lived "an incredible life well lived" and that his "legacy of strength, adventure, and patriotism will be remembered forever". Yeager made headlines for being the first person to ever break the sound barrier while in flight.
Our thoughts are with Yeager's family, friends, and fans at this time.
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Historic Pilot Chuck Yeager, Inspiration for The Right Stuff, Passes Away at 97
Chuck Yeager, an iconic World War II fighter pilot whose life served as inspiration for the TV series The Right Stuff, has passed away at the age of 97. The news was confirmed on Monday night via a post on Yeager's official Twitter page, written by his wife Victoria. In the post, Victoria notes that Yeager passed away just before 9 pm ET on Monday, adding that he lived "an incredible life well lived" and that his "legacy of strength, adventure, and patriotism will be remembered forever". Yeager made headlines for being the first person to ever break the sound barrier while in flight.
Our thoughts are with Yeager's family, friends, and fans at this time.
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Notice anything, Gregzs?
So far in 2020, I haven't noticed any deaths above and beyond a normal year. Which just goes to show that the lethality rate for Covid-19 is so low as to be practically indiscernible from other years.
People will notice something like a 10% mortality rate in people under 50, for example. Instead, COVID has a 0.3% combined mortality rate in people under 70.
And that's why we wouldn't even notice a pandemic is going on, if not for the TV saying there was one.
I'm curious where things will go, now that a vaccine has been brought to market.
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After the vaccine gets administered look for the death rate to rise again.
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Ivor tries to show science, data, historical trends, lockdown vs. not (no change) and mask-tardz would still rather listen to a talking head on TV and believe the baloney.
Never under estimate the stupidity of sheeple.
I see one local mailman driving around by himself all day, masked up. While ohers do not.
Guy looks like an epic retard, funny stuff. (Big horrible, rat infested white beard hanging out the bottom of it). ::)
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'Friday' Star Tommy 'Tiny' Lister Dead at 62
Tommy "Tiny" Lister -- famous for playing intimidating, but lovable tough guys in films like "Friday" -- has died ... TMZ has learned.
Law enforcement sources tell us they got a call to the actor's Marina Del Rey apartment Thursday, just before 3 PM, for an unconscious male. Our sources say Tommy was not transported to the hospital, as he was pronounced dead on the scene.
We're told the coroner is at the home, but there's no word yet on a cause of death.
Though "Tiny" began landing his bullying bad guy roles in the '80s, he's most famous for his hilarious turn as Deebo in "Friday" and the sequel, "Next Friday."
He also played President Lindberg in the sci-fi action film, "The Fifth Element," and more recently appeared the box office smash hit, "The Dark Knight." He voiced the character Finnick in "Zootopia" as well.
Along with acting, Tommy had 2 short pro wrestling stints, and starred alongside Hulk Hogan -- as the bad guy, Zeus, of course -- in the 1989 film, "No Holds Barred."
Oh, and if ya didn't know, his nickname is pure irony ... "Tiny" was 6'5".
When we last saw him out and about, "Tiny" couldn't have been nicer ... talking to us about another Deebo currently playing in the NFL, and dishing out some new "Friday" info.
Earlier this year, Lister used his bullying powers for the greater good ... getting word out to help grieving families -- and a few months before that, he was warning kids to stay inside during the early days of the pandemic.
Tommy was 62.
RIP
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Ivor tries to show science, data, historical trends, lockdown vs. not (no change) and mask-tardz would still rather listen to a talking head on TV and believe the baloney.
Never under estimate the stupidity of sheeple.
I see one local mailman driving around by himself all day, masked up. While ohers do not.
Guy looks like an epic retard, funny stuff. (Big horrible, rat infested white beard hanging out the bottom of it). ::)
LMAO!!!! Meanwhile, the beard will prevent the mask from working at optimal efficiency. Hahaha, what a dumb sh*t.
In the military, we would be screamed at for even having stubble, because of the risk of the gas mask seal not working in the case of facial hair impeding it. If the moron local mailman you mentioned is so afraid of COVID, maybe he should consider shaving his beard [obviously a point that you're well aware of]? ::)
Thanks for posting that video. I will check that out now. More and more, I'm shocked that ANY anti-narrative COVID content is available on YouTube.
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Carol Sutton, Steel Magnolias And Lovecraft Country Actress, Dies At 76
Actress Carol Sutton, known for roles in Steel Magnolias, Queen Sugar, and most recently Lovecraft Country, has died at the age of 76. Sutton passed away on Thursday night due to complications from COVID-19, and she had spent the last few months at the Touro Infirmary in New Orleans receiving treatment. Her death was confirmed by New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell, who released a statement on the official City of New Orleans website, and since then Queen Sugar creator Ava DuVernay has also shared a tribute to Sutton, and you can find both below (via Variety). Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this time.
Cantrell's statement can be found below.
"Carol Sutton was practically the Queen of New Orleans theater, having graced the stages across the city for decades. The world may recognize her from her performances in movies and on TV — whether it's 'Treme' or 'Claws,' or 'Runaway Jury' or 'Queen Sugar' — but we will always remember her commanding stage presence, her richly portrayed characters, and the warm heart she shared with her fellow cast and crew in productions such as '4000 Miles' and 'A Raisin in the Sun.' May she rest in God's perfect peace."
You can read DuVerenay's tribute below.
"On behalf of the QUEEN SUGAR family, we celebrate the life of the stellar Carol Sutton. It was our honor to welcome this veteran actress of stage + screen to our show as Aunt Martha in Episode 409, “Stare at the Same Fires.” We bless her. May she rise and rest in peace and power."
Sutton has played a variety of roles over the years, including the role of Nurse Pam in the classic Steel Magnolias, Eula in Ray, Ms. Guillermo in Monster's Ball, Miss Delores in True Detective, and Ms. Osberta in Lovecraft Country. She was also active on the stage, appearing in productions like Raisin in the Sun, The Last Madam, and Native Tongues.
We send our condolences to Sutton's family and friends at this truly difficult time.
https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/carol-sutton-steel-magnolias-lovecraft-country-dies-at-76/
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Charley Pride, The First Major Black Breakout Star Of Country Music, Has Died Of COVID-19
Charley Pride, known as country's first modern Black superstar, died on Saturday due to complications from COVID-19, his team confirmed to BuzzFeed News. He was 86.
According to his obituary press release, the singer was in Dallas at the time of his death, and he had just performed his hit song "“Kiss An Angel Good Mornin’" at the Country Music Awards last month.
Pride was born in Sledge, Mississippi in 1934 to a sharecropping family. According to CMT, who wrote a lengthy tribute to his legacy, Pride was forced to walk four miles to attend a segregated school. He would eventually save enough money picking cotton to buy his first guitar.
Pride then quit school to play professional baseball, and spent a few years in the army.
"Pride was a gifted athlete who at first thought baseball would be his path from poverty, labor, and strife," his publicist wrote. "But his musical acumen was more impressive than his pitching arm or his hitting skills."
After being discovered and signed to RCA records, Pride recorded several songs in the 1960s that topped country music charts, like "Just Between You and Me" and "All I Have to Offer You (Is Me)."
"Charley Frank Pride was not the first Black artist to make important contributions to country music — DeFord Bailey was a star of the Grand Ole Opry from 1927 through 1941 — but Pride was a trailblazer who emerged during a time of division and rancor," the press release noted.
In his memoir that came out in 1995, Pride wrote about being a Black musician in the country music space.
"We’re not color blind yet, but we’ve advanced a few paces along the path and I like to think I’ve contributed something to that process," he said in the book.
Online, fans and fellow country musicians mourned the death of a trailblazer.
https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/tanyachen/charley-pride-first-black-country-superstar-died-from-covid?utm_source=dynamic&utm_campaign=bffbbuzzfeed&ref=bffbbuzzfeed&&fbclid=IwAR3ZgRQvPYtM5OBDeaUr2oj7piIS34eb47aQbqX2HcXtoxq1o_nEEVJ0ypk
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Charley Pride,
He was 86.
FIXED
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Ex-NFL Running Back Lorenzo Taliaferro Dead At 28
Tragic news ... former Baltimore Ravens running back Lorenzo Taliaferro died on Wednesday, cops in Virginia confirmed.
He was just 28 years old.
The York-Poquoson Sheriff's Office in Yorktown, Va. announced it received a call of someone needing medical attention at around 3:07 PM on Wednesday.
Cops say when officers arrived, they found Taliaferro and immediately helped emergency personnel transfer him to a local hospital.
Sadly, police say he died at the facility a short time later.
Cops did not release a cause of death ... but a family member told Fox45 in Baltimore that Taliaferro had suffered a heart attack.
"We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Lorenzo Taliaferro," Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said in a statement Thursday.
"Lorenzo was a kind, smart, respectful and determined young man -- someone always committed to his teammates and well-liked by everyone in our organization. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Lorenzo's family. May he rest in peace."
Taliaferro was picked by the Ravens in the 4th round of the 2014 NFL Draft out of Coastal Carolina -- and was immediately put on people's fantasy football radars in his rookie year after some HUGE games.
Taliaferro, though, was forced to go on injured reserve late in his rookie year ... and was eventually moved to fullback.
He left the NFL after being cut by Baltimore prior to the 2017 season and eventually latched on in the CFL for 2018.
In his 3 years with the Ravens, Taliaferro rushed for 339 yards and 5 TDs. He also caught 16 passes for 153 yards.
RIP
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Univ. of Utah Football Star Ty Jordan Dead in Accidental Shooting Incident
A Utah football star is dead after accidentally shooting himself.
Ty Jordan, a freshman running back at the University of Utah, died early Saturday ... reportedly the result of an accidental shooting.
Cops responded to a call from someone who reported a gunshot victim. He was pronounced dead at the scene at authorities also believe the shooting was accidental.
Head Coach Kyle Whittingham said Saturday, "Words cannot express the devastation and heartache that our team is feeling right now upon learning of the tragic death of our teammate and brother, Ty Jordan. Ty's personality and smile were infectious and he made a huge impact on our program in the short time he was with us." The Coach adds ... "All of us in the Utah Football Family want to say we love you Ty and may you rest in peace."
Jordan was the 2020 Pac-12 Offensive Freshman Player of the Year, after rushing for 597 yards and scoring 6 touchdowns.
The 2020 Pac-12 Offensive Freshman Player of the Year allegedly died overnight in an ‘accidental shooting’ while in Texas.
Jordan was 19. RIP
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When you've lived as long as I have, you learn to not make predictions on deadpool threads. Why you ask? Well, you just never know if you are going to live long enough to find out if your prediction was right or not. So, why bother.
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LMAO!!!! Meanwhile, the beard will prevent the mask from working at optimal efficiency. Hahaha, what a dumb sh*t.
In the military, we would be screamed at for even having stubble, because of the risk of the gas mask seal not working in the case of facial hair impeding it. If the moron local mailman you mentioned is so afraid of COVID, maybe he should consider shaving his beard [obviously a point that you're well aware of]? ::)
Thanks for posting that video. I will check that out now. More and more, I'm shocked that ANY anti-narrative COVID content is available on YouTube.
Matt - you'll like this picture if you haven't seen it already ;D
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https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30575423/hall-famer-kevin-greene-third-all-sacks-dies-58
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https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30575423/hall-famer-kevin-greene-third-all-sacks-dies-58
Could have played hulk hogan somewhat ,,rip big man...
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https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30575423/hall-famer-kevin-greene-third-all-sacks-dies-58
Started out scrawny but built himself up in college. Had a few articles in muscle mags back in the day.
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Saman Bakhtiar, passed away on Dec 23rd from Covid. RIP
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He looks awfully young to be a Covid death.
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He looks awfully young to be a Covid death.
He's one of over 14,000 out of 41M in his age group to have died from Covid-19 in the U.S. as of December 14, 2020. So yeah, the percentage of people his age dying from Covid is very low.
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He's one of over 14,000 out of 41M in his age group to have died from Covid-19 in the U.S. as of December 14, 2020. So yeah, the percentage of people his age dying from Covid is very low.
Oddly, even adjusting for population size, the USA has more COVID deaths than Canada. I attribute that to:
[1] More racial diversity. You have more third world immigrants living in the USA, and if they get sick more often, it will result in White Americans getting sick more often, even if they follow all proper protocols.
[2] Population density.
And perhaps some other reasons too, but I'm not sure. If I had to guess - if you took majority-White states like Maine that no one really travels to, you will probably find the stats are better than the Canadian average, and way better than my province [Ontario] as there are a lot of third world immigrants in Toronto, spreading around COVID.
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Oddly, even adjusting for population size, the USA has more COVID deaths than Canada. I attribute that to:
[1] More racial diversity. You have more third world immigrants living in the USA, and if they get sick more often, it will result in White Americans getting sick more often, even if they follow all proper protocols.
[2] Population density.
And perhaps some other reasons too, but I'm not sure. If I had to guess - if you took majority-White states like Maine that no one really travels to, you will probably find the stats are better than the Canadian average, and way better than my province [Ontario] as there are a lot of third world immigrants in Toronto, spreading around COVID.
For once, I cannot argue with you. It is likely both those things that has kept Covid-19 cases and therefore any resulting deaths lower. Keep in mind though that Maine has a sparse population. Oregon is another place where Covid-19 hasn't hit as hard. It could very well be a combination of the lack of racial diversity and low population density. Another possible factor is that Oregon urban areas are predominately liberal. We liberals are wearing masks and social distancing at least this is the case where I live.
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For once, I cannot argue with you. It is likely both those things that has kept Covid-19 cases and therefore any resulting deaths lower. Keep in mind though that Maine has a sparse population. Oregon is another place where Covid-19 hasn't hit as hard. It could very well be a combination of the lack of racial diversity and low population density. Another possible factor is that Oregon urban areas are predominately liberal. We liberals are wearing masks and social distancing at least this is the case where I live.
I have no doubt that liberals are more likely to go along with whatever the government tells them. You will make good Nazis when the day comes [and it will - it always does].
But wearing a flimsy paper mask while having a giant beard, then taking off the mask in a crowded parking lot to smoke a cigarette doesn't somehow make your side more responsible.
I don't wear a mask. I never will, and as soon as I win my current trespassing case for not wearing one, I'll definitely never have to wear one again. But have you considered that I still keep my distance, and stay inside more than usual [mostly because of the number of moron liberals who are so paranoid about a virus killing people by the 0.00001's].
Whereas what you liberals are doing is wearing a mask and thinking it makes you untouchable, and going out more often.
And guess what? Democrat states have higher rates of COVID than Republican states, so I have no idea WTF you are talking about, standing on your moral high horse to suggest it's because of mask-wearing.
In reality, it's, as I said and as you seem to think is consistent with the findings too - non-Whites who aren't taking this virus seriously at all [compared to Whites, and normally I'd say Asians, but...well...], and population density.
The only mask anyone should be wearing is the N95 mask by 3M. Wearing some flimsy paper piece of shit isn't going to do much.
Also, why do you do what the TV tells you too? I consistently overestimate your intelligence, and I resent myself for it.
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I have no doubt that liberals are more likely to go along with whatever the government tells them. You will make good Nazis when the day comes [and it will - it always does].
But wearing a flimsy paper mask while having a giant beard, then taking off the mask in a crowded parking lot to smoke a cigarette doesn't somehow make your side more responsible.
I don't wear a mask. I never will, and as soon as I win my current trespassing case for not wearing one, I'll definitely never have to wear one again. But have you considered that I still keep my distance, and stay inside more than usual [mostly because of the number of moron liberals who are so paranoid about a virus killing people by the 0.00001's].
Whereas what you liberals are doing is wearing a mask and thinking it makes you untouchable, and going out more often.
And guess what? Democrat states have higher rates of COVID than Republican states, so I have no idea WTF you are talking about, standing on your moral high horse to suggest it's because of mask-wearing.
In reality, it's, as I said and as you seem to think is consistent with the findings too - non-Whites who aren't taking this virus seriously at all [compared to Whites, and normally I'd say Asians, but...well...], and population density.
The only mask anyone should be wearing is the N95 mask by 3M. Wearing some flimsy paper piece of shit isn't going to do much.
Also, why do you do what the TV tells you too? I consistently overestimate your intelligence, and I resent myself for it.
Why do you always speak to me as if I am a whole group of people? It is annoying. Speak to the group if you want but then leave me out of your stereotypical assumptions about people. I am an individual with thoughts and actions unique to me.
Some key points which I must dispute about your above post:
I do wear a mask indoors in public places for a variety of reasons, including the fact that not doing so technically disallows you entrance. I don't have a big beard. I don't smoke and where I live the parking lots aren't so crowded that maintaining proper 6' apart social distancing is a problem.
Maybe wearing a mask reduces the likelihood of my contracting Covid-19, but it does not make me untouchable. Furthermore, should I have the virus and not know it, a mask of any type reduces the possibility of my giving Covid-19 to someone else.
I go out as seldom as possible and I carefully plan my trips, so I can get the most accomplished in the shortest amount time. Mainly just the grocery store. I shop online as much as possible and use curbside pickup if delivery isn't available.
I watch very little television and when I do watch it, I tend to watch dramas or gardening shows. I learn new ways to garden from those shows, so yeah I do some of what they suggest.
States with the high rate of Covid-19 verse which states are Democratic and which are Republican
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November 2020
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Joe Clark, Tough and Dedicated NJ Principal Who Inspired Film ‘Lean on Me,' Dead at 82
Joe Louis Clark, whose toughness and dedication to the students at a troubled high school in New Jersey landed him on the cover of TIME magazine and inspired the 1989 movie "Lean on Me," has died at the age of 82, his family said.
The former educator and lifelong South Orange, New Jersey resident had retired to Gainesville, Florida, and was at home with family when he died Tuesday after a long battle with illness, his family said in a press release.
Clark helped turn around Paterson's Eastside High School, which was riddled with crime and drugs when he took over as principal. Before taking over at the school, Clark taught at grade school in Paterson and served as the Director of Camps and Playgrounds for Essex County. He was soon named principal at the elementary school, and the once-failing school was said to be transformed into the "Miracle of Carroll Street," his family said.
"Paterson has lost a legend. Joe Clark spoke strongly and carried a big stick," Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh said. "If anyone needs to see what type of positive influence he had on his students then I suggest they watch, "Lean On Me."
Born in Georgia in 1938, Clark moved to Newark with his family at the age of 6. He graduated from Newark Central High School, and earned degrees from William Paterson College, Seton Hall University and an honorary doctorate from the U.S. Sports Academy.
Before he started his teaching career, Clark was a U.S. Army Reserve sergeant and drill instructor, which his family said "engrained in him a respect for order and achievement." That attributes were on display during his time as principal of Eastside High School, where in one day he expelled 300 students for a variety of reasons.
He was known for roaming the halls of the school with a baseball bat and a blowhorn, and his strict methods earned him both praise and criticism nationwide. Clark said the baseball bat was not to be seen as a weapon, but rather as a symbol of choice: a student could either strike out, or hit a home run.
He was so well regarded that President Ronald Reagan offered him a position at the White House as a policy advisor, but Clark turned it down to remain with the students. He retired from Eastside High School in 1989, the same year that the film "Lean on Me," based on his time at the school and starring Morgan Freeman, was released. He continued to work as the director at an Essex County juvenile detention center in Newark for six years after that, and wrote Laying Down the Law: Joe Clark's Strategy for Saving Our Schools.
His family said that Clark's captivating, almost larger-than-life career also inspired John Legend and LeBron James direct a television series that reflected the transcendence of his philosophies.
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https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/joe-clark-tough-and-dedicated-nj-principal-who-inspired-film-lean-on-me-dead-at-82/ar-BB1ckBbc
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'Gilligan's Island' star Dawn Wells, who played Mary Ann, dies of COVID-19 complications
Dawn Wells, the actress best known for her role as Mary Ann in the '60s sitcom "Gilligan's Island," died Wednesday from COVID-19 complications, her representative told USA TODAY. She was 82.
Wells died Wednesday at 7:30 a.m. in Los Angeles from "causes related to COVID," Harlan Boll told USA TODAY in an email. He said she "passed peacefully ... in no pain."
The star, born in Reno, represented her state as Miss Nevada in the 1959 Miss America pageant, then switched to acting. Her first TV roles were on shows such as “Maverick,” “Bonanza" and “77 Sunset Strip” before she beat out 350 other actresses for the role of Mary Ann.
Portrayed on "Gilligan's Island" as a perky wholesome Kansas farm girl whose wardrobe included a gingham dress and belly-button-covering shorts, Wells told The Mansfield (Ohio) News Journal, part of the USA TODAY Network, that the series always provided life lessons beyond the comedy.
“It was a fun, silly show that made you laugh and didn’t preach to the audience,” she said when the show marked its 55th anniversary in 2019. “But there was an awful lot in the character of Mary Ann that kids could learn from today: She was fair, she pitched in to help, she had standards, she wasn’t worried about a $500 purse, and she would be your best friend you could trust.”
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Wells enjoyed working on the show and got along with her fellow castaways – even Tina Louise (Ginger), now the only surviving original cast member, despite rumors over the years that the two feuded.
"I will always remember her kindness to me," Louise said in a statement, according to The Associated Press. "We shared in creating a cultural landmark that has continued to bring comfort and smiles to people during this difficult time. I hope that people will remember her the way that I do – always with a smile on her face."
"Gilligan's Island" fans were split between crushes on Ginger vs. Mary Ann. Wells said in an interview in 2019 that her character's down-home appeal worked in her favor.
"Don’t get me wrong – Tina was so beautiful and sexy, and I learned so much from her," Wells told The Palm Beach Post. "But Mary Ann was wholesome, approachable and attainable. She’s the girl you’d have a crush on and want to bring home to Mom.”
Wells appeared in stage productions, movies and 150 TV shows in her career off the island – including "ALF," "Baywatch" (guest starring as Mary Ann Summers in both), "Growing Pains," "The Bold and the Beautiful," "Fantasy Island" and "The Love Boat."
Most recently, Wells starred in two web series – "Life Interrupted" and "She's Still on That Freakin' Island." She voiced Gumbalina Toothington in animated series "The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants" in 2019.
In 2018, a crowdfunding effort to support Wells raised nearly $200,000.
"After 2008, like many of us, Dawn suffered through the banking crash and lost everything, including her life savings, in addition to a life-threatening surgery which came close to killing her," explained Dugg Kirkpatrick, her friend and longtime hairdresser, on the initiative's page. "Dawn was a victim of an unexpected accident that required hospitalization for two months and a very long time to rest and heal."
Wells wrote several books about the show, including her 2014 tome, "A Guide to Life: What Would Mary Ann Do?"
“I wrote the book partly in response to fans over the years,” she told USA TODAY. “It’s amazing that so many people still appreciate Mary Ann’s sense of values. It was a show about seven people from various walks of life who were thrown together and had to adapt to get along despite their differences. That’s a lesson we can all learn.”
Dawn is survived by her stepsister, Weslee Wells. No services are scheduled at this time, Boll said.
Fellow members of Hollywood and fans alike mourned Wells on Twitter, recalling her role on "Gilligan's Island" and beyond.
Actor Jon Cryer recalled a time she came to a taping of his sitcom “Two and a Half Men.”
“It was such a thrill for me to meet Dawn Wells when she came to see Two and a Half Men,” Cryer wrote on Twitter. “She could not have been more lovely and gracious. I’m so grateful that I got to enjoy the work she loved doing.”
“Condolences to the family of Dawn Wells. Very sad,” “Star Trek” actor William Shatner wrote on Twitter.
"Bewitched" actress Erin Murphy wrote she was "absolutely devastated to share the news that my lifelong friend, Dawn Wells, has passed away."
"She was feisty, funny, talented and beautiful," Murphy added. "I’m heartbroken."
Oh, this so sad. Bon voyage, Mary Ann," Jane Lynch tweeted.
“Not the obituary I wanted to read today,” podcast host/columnist Dan Savage said.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2020/12/30/dawn-wells-dead-covid-19-gilligans-island-star-82/4090958001/?fbclid=IwAR0m68EPDCck2Ug-oqLstpsksKBYP0ekVdOF-c_fyd5SP4PJibe_S8JF-SQ
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Sumo Wrestler Once Known as 'World's Heaviest Boy' Dead at 21
A Russian sumo wrestler who used to be known as the "world's heaviest boy" has reportedly died at a very young age ... this after years of concern about his extreme weight.
Dzhambulat Khatokhov recently passed away, per Betal Gubzhev -- president of Sumo and Mass Wrestling Federation in Kabardino-Balkaria ... that's where Khatokhov had lived and grew up wrestling. A cause of death is unknown, but word is he'd lately had kidney problems.
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The guy was a worldwide phenomenon for a couple reasons -- for one, he competed on the mat, but also other strength challenges (like arm wrestling) and proved to be successful at a young age. Second ... he was absolutely enormous size-wise, especially for his age.
At birth, reports say he only weighed in at around 6 lbs -- but by his first birthday ... he already clocked in at over 28 pounds and continued growing heavier and heavier. By the time he was nine, they say he weighed well over 300 pounds.
Khatokhov became the subject of much speculation, and the focus of several documentaries over the course of his life. Different experts examined him, and most expressed worry his life expectancy would be drastically shorter than normal kids his age.
You might think there was some sort of genetic defect he was dealing with that was causing his excessive weight gain and growth, but according to his mom there was nothing doctors could find to explain it.
She reportedly said this is just how God made her boy, and she, apparently, believed he was fully healthy.
Khatokhov was just 21.
RIP
https://www.tmz.com/2020/12/29/sumo-wrestler-worlds-biggest-boy-dead-dies-dzhambulat-khatokhov/?fbclid=IwAR0erDW7FC-l9YLlq2Fmfox8TxC1-8SRNJyxMcQU733AinNwd_HC_JuBITA
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He looks like the Michelin Man. RIP
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Aldo Andretti, Mario’s Twin Brother, Has Died
Racing legend Mario Andretti announced on Twitter today (December 31) that his twin brother Aldo died last night at the age of 80. Mario tweeted “my loving twin brother, my partner in crime and my faithful best friend every day of my life was called to heaven last night. Half of me went with him. There is no eloquence. I’m shaken to my core.”
In a statement the Andretti Autosport team said Aldo “passed peacefully with a heart full of love and spirit.”
Many racers and those in the racing world tweeted their condolences.
Dario Franchitti: Our deepest condolences Mario to you and the whole Andretti family. You guys have all been in my thoughts the last couple of days as I read John’s book. Here’s to your partner in crime Aldo, a special man
Bobby Rahal: So very sorry for your loss. Such a shame as Aldo was a wonderful man. Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. God Bless and RIP Aldo.
Jimmy Vasser: Mario, I am so very sorry to hear this. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. RIP Aldo.
Aldo’s son John Andretti died Jan. 30 at age 57 following a battle with colon cancer.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/family/aldo-andretti-mario-s-twin-brother-has-died/ar-BB1co2ys?ocid=msedgdhp&pfr=1
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Sumo Wrestler Once Known as 'World's Heaviest Boy' Dead at 21
A Russian sumo wrestler who used to be known as the "world's heaviest boy" has reportedly died at a very young age ... this after years of concern about his extreme weight.
Dzhambulat Khatokhov recently passed away, per Betal Gubzhev -- president of Sumo and Mass Wrestling Federation in Kabardino-Balkaria ... that's where Khatokhov had lived and grew up wrestling. A cause of death is unknown, but word is he'd lately had kidney problems.
(https://imagez.tmz.com/image/4f/4by3/2020/12/29/4fd5b8a088b34423b9c5de47065c0eaa_md.jpg)
The guy was a worldwide phenomenon for a couple reasons -- for one, he competed on the mat, but also other strength challenges (like arm wrestling) and proved to be successful at a young age. Second ... he was absolutely enormous size-wise, especially for his age.
At birth, reports say he only weighed in at around 6 lbs -- but by his first birthday ... he already clocked in at over 28 pounds and continued growing heavier and heavier. By the time he was nine, they say he weighed well over 300 pounds.
Khatokhov became the subject of much speculation, and the focus of several documentaries over the course of his life. Different experts examined him, and most expressed worry his life expectancy would be drastically shorter than normal kids his age.
You might think there was some sort of genetic defect he was dealing with that was causing his excessive weight gain and growth, but according to his mom there was nothing doctors could find to explain it.
She reportedly said this is just how God made her boy, and she, apparently, believed he was fully healthy.
Khatokhov was just 21.
RIP
https://www.tmz.com/2020/12/29/sumo-wrestler-worlds-biggest-boy-dead-dies-dzhambulat-khatokhov/?fbclid=IwAR0erDW7FC-l9YLlq2Fmfox8TxC1-8SRNJyxMcQU733AinNwd_HC_JuBITA
How were his gains? RIP to the fat little fucker.
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How were his gains? RIP to the fat little fucker.
That pic is dated 2003 when he was 4 years old.
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That pic is dated 2003 when he was 4 years old.
Miracle he lasted 17 more.
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Sumo Wrestler Once Known as 'World's Heaviest Boy' Dead at 21
A Russian sumo wrestler who used to be known as the "world's heaviest boy" has reportedly died at a very young age ... this after years of concern about his extreme weight.
You might think there was some sort of genetic defect he was dealing with that was causing his excessive weight gain and growth, but according to his mom there was nothing doctors could find to explain it.
She reportedly said this is just how God made her boy, and she, apparently, believed he was fully healthy.
Khatokhov was just 21.
RIP
https://www.tmz.com/2020/12/29/sumo-wrestler-worlds-biggest-boy-dead-dies-dzhambulat-khatokhov/?fbclid=IwAR0erDW7FC-l9YLlq2Fmfox8TxC1-8SRNJyxMcQU733AinNwd_HC_JuBITA
Death by Mom - human foie gras :-\
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Thread closed. I believe Matt won. Congrats Matt. Better luck next year you losers.
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Thread closed. I believe Matt won. Congrats Matt. Better luck next year you losers.
;D ;D ;D
Another Getbigger claimed to win...so I might be 2nd. Mods - please confirm that my post has not been edited in any way. :)
I take a complete mathematical approach to my predictions. A friend of mine has beaten the books for UFC betting for the past 13 years, and I've beaten him every time we've both told each other our respective predictions. I.e., he bet that both McGregor and Poirier would beat Khabib, and he also bet that Bisping would beat GSP.
These are the only times I've told him my bet, and I beat him each time. And he does this professional. It goes to show that autism combined with a mathematics background [redundant...autism CAUSED the mathematics background] are no joke. Well...maybe to some people.
But I won the Dead Pool this year [or placed 2nd], and I will win again next year, as I'm going to spend more time making predictions this time out.
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Former WWE star Shad Gaspard dies at 39.
https://www.etonline.com/former-wwe-star-shad-gaspard-missing-after-swimming-at-venice-beach-146816
Seems like he and his son were having trouble in the water at Venice beach. Life guard saved his son, when he came back to help Shad, he was nowhere to be found. Appeared 4 days later, drowned.
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15 bodybuilders who passed in 2020
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Saman Bakhtiar, passed away on Dec 23rd from Covid. RIP
:'( :'(