The Obituary Column
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Heartthrob actor Richard Chamberlain, star of ‘Thorn Birds’, dies aged 90
He was the king of the miniseries between 1978 and 1983 in the US, including the original adaptation of SHOGUN.
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Val Kilmer has died.
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2025/apr/02/val-kilmer-death-age-65-pneumonia
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I was hoping it was just a cruel April Fools’ hoax.
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I bet it’s another Pope
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I bet it’s another Pope
How awesome would it be if it was a capybayra instead?
More seriously, it’s a really big question. It does make a big difference to the world whether the Pope is a more progressive or regressive figure, and it’ll be interesting to see who comes out on top this time.
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Maybe I should finally watch The Two Popes. That looked like a good movie.
Or this one?
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pope_Must_Die
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Or this one?
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pope_Must_Die%5B/quote%5D
My favorite memory of that movie, which was in cinemas around the same time as a documentary about the singer Madonna, was the marquee at a London theatre that advertised to two films being shown there:
THE POPE MUST DIE/
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I hope the guests on Pope Idol will be better than last time
I’m going to be furious if the media don’t cover the new election process under the banner of Top Of The Popes.
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It’s a shame Benedict died first. Having a spare Pope hanging around would have been handy in just this situation.
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I bet it’s another Pope
Maybe they’ll pick one who’s Catholic this time.
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I bet it’s another Pope
Maybe they’ll pick one who’s Catholic this time.
I’m hoping for a bear that shits in the woods.
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Erdo would be bad, he’s friendly with Orban and by extension probably Putin.
Yikes. Zuppi, on the other hand, sounds good – he was a close advisor of Francis’ and seems to share his more liberal views, as well as a focus on relieving poverty.
Also, I like his smirk that he has in almost all photos of him.
https://www.omnesmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/mateo-zuppi.jpg
I listened to a podcast a while ago with Rob van Wijk, an academic who works for the strategic think tank Clingendael Institute, and he mentioned how the Vatican is a powerful force in international diplomacy. He thinks they have one of the best information networks in the world because they’re literally everywhere.
Interesting! And yeah, that makes a lot of sense.
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Jackson Guice has passed away, according to a Facebook post from his brother-in-law:
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Joe Don Baker, Rugged Star of ‘Walking Tall,’ Dies at 89
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Being talked about in the comics thread: PETER DAVID
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Charles Rangel, former longtime N.Y. congressman who represented Harlem, dies at 94
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Jonathan Joss, ‘King of the Hill’ Voice Actor, Dies at 59
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Frederick Forsyth has died.
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I’m actually impressed that he lasted this long, given his drug abuse and mental issues. Nevertheless, Brian Wilson was a songwriting prodigy/genius, and he deserves to finally Rest In Peace.
I watched Love & Mery on the plane a few years ago, and it was an interesting biopic. The weirdest thing about it though was they had John Cusack playing old Brian Wilson and Paul Dano playing young Brian Wilson, and it was absolutely not possible to believe that they were supposed to be the same person. (John Cusack just isn’t that kind of actor.)
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The weirdest thing about it though was they had John Cusack playing old Brian Wilson and Paul Dano playing young Brian Wilson
Have you ever watched Todd Haynes’ film “I’m Not There”? It’s based on Bob Dylan’s life, with SIX different actors portraying him during different phases of his career/life. The actors include Christian Bale, Cate Blanchett (!), Marcus Carl Franklin (!!), Richard Gere, Heath Ledger and Ben Whishaw.
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Xhabu the cross eyed gibbon died. RIP
We're heartbroken to announce the sad passing of Xhabu, our cherished Siamang and one of Monkey Haven's first rescues. For 19 wonderful years, he brought joy, strength and song to all who met him. He meant the world to all of us & will always be part of our family💔#XhabuForever pic.twitter.com/TdQfYTybB1
— Monkey Haven🐵 (@MonkeyIOW) June 29, 2025
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From Reservoir Dogs:
https://www.fox5ny.com/news/actor-michael-madsen-known-reservoir-dogs-kill-bill-dies-67-sheriff-says
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Julian McMahon:
https://deadline.com/2025/07/julian-mcmahon-dead-1236449999/
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Mark Snow has died.
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Theo…
Sad news.
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Ozzy Osbourne has died.
Sad news.
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Ozzy Osbourne has died.
And now Keith Richards keeps looking for the Grim Reaper over his shoulder…
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Ozzy Osbourne has died.
And now Keith Richards keeps looking for the Grim Reaper over his shoulder…
You got it backwards, the grim reaper has been running from Keith Richards for years.
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Trump will be devastated.
That assumes Trump is capable of empathy and compassion.
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Next up: Chuck Mangione
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(referencing before Jerry’s post)
Oh, maybe he knew about the Epstein list and they took him down because of it.
Bastards.
Well, I’m over it.For a second when I first heard about it I thought “aww”, but quickly realized I was thinking it was Jesse “The Body” Ventura.
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Allan Ahlberg has died.
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2025/jul/31/allan-ahlberg-beloved-childrens-author-dies-aged-87
I remember enjoying his work a lot as a kid.
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Loni Anderson:
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Terence Stamp has died.
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2025/aug/17/terence-stamp-star-of-superman-films-dies-at-87
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Fuck!
I remember a long while ago (early 2000’s) my mom bumped into him coming out of a convenience store in Vancouver’s West End.
She’s stunned, “Oh! Hello!”
He puts on the nicest British smile and says “Hello!”, like really making her felt like he listened and cared.
True professional.She gets home and phones me, happy as (well, she doesn’t swear) and questions if I know of him.
“General Zod? Mom, are you really asking me that? I would have kneeled!”A guilty pleasure of mine is Valkyrie. He’s awesome in the limited screen time he has.
Actually, love him in every movie I’ve seen him in.
RIP
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Terence Stamp has died.
While my first and foremost Terence Stamp appearance was as General Zod, of course; but I will always be impressed and cheered by his performance in The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. RIP, Bernadette Bassenger.
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Terence Stamp has died.
While my first and foremost Terence Stamp appearance was as General Zod, of course; but I will always be impressed and cheered by his performance in The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. RIP, Bernadette Bassenger.
Chancellor Valorum has left the Senate.
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Oh no! Where will I get suits I can’t afford to buy?
Giorgio Armani, Legendary Italian Fashion Designer, Dies at 91 – People
Armani brought power suits into the American fashion lexicon in the 1980s and has dressed every Hollywood A-lister
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