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Lisa Loring, the original Wednesday Adams, age 64 Lance Kerwin, star of "James at 15" (season one), "James at 16" (season 2), and a member of the cast of the "Salem's Lot" miniseries, age 62. Feb 02 23 07:46 am Link Charles Kimbrough, a Tony- and Emmy-nominated actor who played a straight-laced news anchor opposite Candice Bergen on “Murphy Brown,” died Jan. 11 in Culver City, California. He was 86. https://apnews.com/article/obituaries-t … 045f53ff9a Feb 05 23 01:46 pm Link Harry Whittington, the man who former Vice President Dick Cheney accidentally shot while they were hunting quail on a Texas ranch 17 years ago, has died. He was 95. Whittington died at his home Saturday in Austin, family friend Karl Rove said Monday. https://apnews.com/article/politics-tex … 35bb6455f3 Feb 07 23 05:34 am Link Feb 13 23 06:03 pm Link Raquel Welch. I think I'm feeling ill. RIP, Raquel. Feb 15 23 12:29 pm Link
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Reason: violates rules Comments: Spam Feb 23 23 12:45 am Link Jerry Springer He was a talk show host that became the epitome of Trash TV. (As bad and fake as his shows were, they're still more credible than anything Tucker Carlson hosts.) Apr 27 23 08:32 am Link https://apnews.com/article/emmett-till- … 224422f112 excerpts JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The white woman who accused Black teenager Emmett Till of whistling at and accosting her in Mississippi in 1955 — causing his lynching, which galvanized a generation of activists to rise up in the Civil Rights Movement — has died at 88. Carolyn Bryant Donham died in hospice care Tuesday night in Westlake, Louisiana, according to a death report filed Thursday in the Calcasieu Parish Coroner’s Office. Her death marks the last chance for anyone to be held accountable for the kidnapping and murder that shocked the world. “It has comforted America to see this as merely a story of monsters, her among them,” Tyson said. “What this narrative keeps us from seeing is the monstrous social order that cared nothing for the life of Emmett Till nor thousands more like him. Neither the federal government nor the government of Mississippi did anything to prevent or punish this murder. Condemning what Donham did is easier than confronting what America was — and is.” “Carolyn Bryant’s legacy will be one of dishonesty and injustice,” Shabazz said. “A legacy that verifies that Mississippi coddles and protects white supremacy.” Apr 27 23 05:59 pm Link SayCheeZ! wrote: I think most people know who Jerry Springer is. I wonder how many know that he was once a mayor of Cincinnati? Apr 28 23 11:48 am Link Gordon Lightfoot, the legendary folk singer-songwriter known for “If You Could Read My Mind” and “Sundown” and for songs that told tales of Canadian identity, died Monday. He was 84. https://apnews.com/article/gordon-light … osition_10 May 02 23 12:01 am Link
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Reason: off-topic May 02 23 07:00 am Link The iconic Tina Turner has passed away at 83 years of age. I have fond memories backstage at the Commodore Ballroom, in the lead up to her big return / major star years, having no idea of who she really was. But being absolutely blown away by the energy of her live performance. And watching David Bowie and Bryan Adams following her around backstage like 2 little puppy dogs. That was the kind of impact that she had. Years later, David Bowie performed with her live and said “Standing up there next to her was the hottest place in the universe”. Rest in Peace, Tina Turner. May 24 23 12:05 pm Link LightDreams wrote: "I heard the news today, oh boy" -Day In A Life May 24 23 12:29 pm Link Ed Ames, the youngest member of the popular 1950s singing group the Ames Brothers, who later became a successful actor in television and musical theater, has died. He was 95. The last survivor of the four singing brothers, Ames died May 21 from Alzheimer’s disease, his wife, Jeanne Ames, said Saturday. “He had a wonderful life,” she said. https://apnews.com/article/ed-ames-brot … 7d5834af88 May 28 23 08:29 pm Link Hunter GWPB wrote: He was also responsible for being one of Johnny Carson's most memorable moments on the Tonight Show. May 28 23 09:46 pm Link Yes,,, I can't count how many times they've shown reruns back in those days of his 'infamous' tomahawk throw at the target. And Johnnie always had the perfect response or come back to make it funny, and take the pressure off of the guest. A very fine pair of men, both gone sadly. May 29 23 07:59 pm Link RIP Jesse Mcrenolds, one of the all time Bluegrass greats. I was proud to have met Jesse, along with his brother Jim some years ago. Their music will always live on, in the hearts of their fans. Jun 25 23 07:52 pm Link RIP Bobby Osborn. Great entertainer. Thanks for all the years of wonderful Bluegrass Music. The two official state songs Kentucky, and Rocky top will never sound the same. Jun 27 23 01:14 pm Link "NEW YORK (AP) — Tony Bennett, the eminent and timeless stylist whose devotion to classic American songs and knack for creating new standards such as “I Left My Heart In San Francisco” graced a decades long career that brought him admirers from Frank Sinatra to Lady Gaga, died Friday. He was 96, just two weeks short of his birthday." https://apnews.com/article/tony-bennett … 794c7c3266 Jul 21 23 08:51 am Link LOS ANGELES (AP) — Paul Reubens, the actor and comedian whose character Pee-wee Herman became a cultural phenomenon through films and TV shows, has died. Reubens died Sunday night after a six-year struggle with cancer that he did not make public, his publicist said in a statement. “Please accept my apology for not going public with what I’ve been facing the last six years,” Reubens said in a statement released with the announcement of his death. “I have always felt a huge amount of love and respect from my friends, fans and supporters. I have loved you all so much and enjoyed making art for you.” https://apnews.com/article/pee-wee-herm … 6b02376dd8 Jul 31 23 10:43 am Link R.I.P. Paul Reubens, will miss you Pee-Wee! Jul 31 23 02:04 pm Link Treat Williams Killed June 12 in Vermont when another driver pulled in front of his motorcycle. https://apnews.com/article/treat-willia … ebada0e444 Aug 02 23 07:13 pm Link "Actor Mark Margolis, who indelibly played murderous former drug kingpin Hector Salamanca in “Breaking Bad” and its prequel “Better Call Saul,” has died at 83 following a short illness, his son announced. Margolis also was known for many film roles, particularly in the films of Darren Aronofsky: “Requiem for a Dream,” The Fountain,” “Noah,” “Black Swan,” “The Wrestler” and “Pi.” But his breakout film role was mobster Alberto “The Shadow” in Brian de Palma’s 1983 “Scarface,” opposite Al Pacino’s Tony Montana, who famously shoots and kills Alberto before the latter can detonate a car bomb and kill an innocent woman and her kids." https://apnews.com/article/mark-margoli … a98f1bd0c0 Aug 05 23 07:48 am Link William Friedkin, iconic director, passed away today at 87. I worked with him several times and found him brilliant, funny, and a consummate filmmaker. Very sad. https://deadline.com/2023/08/william-fr … 235456451/ R. I. P., Billy. Aug 07 23 11:38 am Link Robbie Robertson guitarist and songwriter from The Band also worked on many movies with Marty Scorsese. R.I.P. Robbie Aug 10 23 02:16 pm Link Barry Druxman passed away at age 77 as posted on Instagram by his son Jason Druxman...he was a great mentor and friend. He'll be missed, never forgotten and always remembered.... Stop by his profile and leave a kind word or two...#2484 R.I.P. Aug 29 23 09:02 am Link Jimmy Buffet. [sigh] Sep 02 23 05:23 pm Link 60th Anniversary of the murders of four little girls in the Birmingham church bombing https://apnews.com/article/church-bombi … 326f20557e Sep 15 23 05:45 am Link JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Hollis Watkins, who started challenging segregation and racial oppression in his native Mississippi when he was a teenager and toiled alongside civil rights icons including Medgar Evers and Bob Moses, has died. He was 82. https://apnews.com/article/mississippi- … e2814ae6bc Sep 23 23 10:57 am Link David McCallum, known for playing Illya Kuryakin and Dr. Donald “Ducky” Mallard dead at 90 from natural causes. https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/david- … 235734772/ Sep 25 23 07:49 pm Link Senator Dianne Feinstein of California at age 90. Sep 29 23 08:05 am Link “The Most Feared Man in the Game.” Opponents who wound up on the business end of his bone-rattling hits could testify that wasn’t an exaggeration. "[Dick] Butkus, a middle linebacker for the Chicago Bears whose speed and ferocity set the standards for the position in the modern era, died Thursday, the team announced. He was 80." https://apnews.com/article/dick-butkus- … 01966309d5 Oct 05 23 07:52 pm Link Hunter GWPB wrote: I remember watching a Bears game where Butkus intercepted a pass. In turning to run up field, he ran towards the approaching linemen versus trying to avoid them. As a defensive player, attacking was how he played the game. Oct 06 23 08:54 am Link Legendary Photographer Richard Avery Passes Away at 53 (Los Angeles, CA / October 11, 2023) -- The adult entertainment industry is mourning the passing of iconic photographer and director Richard Avery at age 53. The prolific lensman, who in 2005 launched the wildly popular Juliland Universe with adult film superstar Juli Ashton, shot more than 250,000 photos of 200+ models, directed over 1,000 web videos for Juliland.com, produced over 700+ episodes of podcasts for JulilandRadio.com and worked alongside some of the biggest names in the business, including Bobbi Starr, Jada Stevens, Samantha Bentley, Ash Hollywood, Aiden Ashley, Angela White, Phoenix Marie, Audrey Bitoni and many more. Born in Santa Cruz, California on April 1, 1970, Avery, who first surfaced in New York in the mid ‘90s, was known for his unmistakable style - bold and brash! The exact same way he lived his life, while being known as an incorrigible thrill seeker who worked hard and played harder. Those who knew and loved him will always remember him as loyal, reliable and honorable. Being published in more than 50 magazines and books, Avery’s high-profile work followed in the footsteps of the legendary erotic photographer Helmut Newton, as well as fashion photographers Richard Avedon, Irving Penn and Peter Lindberg. His unique vision was a bright, gifted talent in the erotic filmmaking scene, allowing him to utilize models, lighting, camera angles, wardrobe, makeup and advanced digital imaging technologies in an unparalleled way to effortlessly capture the beauty and seduction of the human form in the most artistic, erotic and unexpected ways.. Avery is survived by only his family, fans and friends, and will be long remembered for his unmatched creativity, his passion for women and art and his desire to experience unbridled joy and playfulness in any situation. He was known for saying, “If it’s not going to be fun, then I’m not showing up!” Ashton eulogized her dear friend of 30 years, saying that his photography was described as “brilliant, innovative, imaginative, ageless and hip by both art and fashion critics the world over. While his photographs brought him instant commercial success as well as a growing reputation and legions of fans, Avery’s work also brought him an admirer that would change his world forever.” To learn more about the timeless genius of Richard Avery, visit RichardAveryPhoto.com. Oct 11 23 05:41 pm Link "Suzanne Somers, the “Three’s Company” actress died in her home while surrounded by her family in the early hours of Sunday [Oct. 15], the eve of her 77th birthday." https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/su … rcna120514 https://www.nbcnews.com/video/suzanne-s … 5561541569 Oct 15 23 02:11 pm Link Hunter GWPB wrote: I really enjoyed that show, "Three's Company!" Suzanne fought for equal pay against the gender discrimination when learning John Ritter made much more than her and Joyce. Women are getting better pay for same jobs, but in many cases it's still not quite equal to men. She was a trend setter! May she RIP Oct 16 23 08:40 pm Link "Richard Roundtree, star of the original 'Shaft,' dies at 81" "The actor’s work as the powerful, unapologetic Black male lead in the 1971 film “introduced into mainstream cinema the African American action hero.”" https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/ri … rcna122042 Oct 25 23 02:53 pm Link dp Oct 25 23 02:54 pm Link "NEW YORK (AP) — Richard Moll, a character actor who found lasting fame as an eccentric but gentle giant bailiff on the original “Night Court” sitcom, has died. He was 80." "Moll died Thursday at his home in Big Bear Lake, California, according to Jeff Sanderson, a publicist at Chasen & Company." "Moll played “Bull” Shannon on NBC’s “Night Court” from 1984-1992 alongside stars Harry Anderson and John Larroquette." https://apnews.com/article/richard-moll … bdaf2ba194 Oct 27 23 07:09 pm Link Matthew Perry ("Friends" actor) drowned. Oct 28 23 06:00 pm Link |
