The Obituary Thread
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Oh how terrible. Incredible that he suffered in silence and never went to the press with his story. RIP
It makes interviews like this all the more resonant.
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Oh how terrible. Incredible that he suffered in silence and never went to the press with his story. RIP
I look at it this way: He never let the cancer define him or his career. He let his talent and passion for acting speak for him.
I’m sure he had an emotional support system in place so he wasn’t truly alone.
I think it’s more inspirational and admirable to realize what he was going through while he was doing what he loved. He knew his time was limited so he did what he wanted while he could.
He was phenomenal.
He can finally rest.
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It’s truly phenomenal that in a world with those TMZ bastards in it, Chadwick Boseman had people around him–presumably quite a few–to help him keep his illness a secret. In his final years he had the love and support he needed and that’s beautiful.
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I was a 10-year-old boy in 1969 and a Mets fan like my father, so the death of Tom “Terrific” Seaver hits me like the death of a family member. Always a solid pitcher and dependable team player, he more than anyone deserves the credit for taking a low-level rookie underdog team and leading them to victory in the World Series that year. We all knew it was inevitable after his dementia was diagnosed last year, but it’s still a sad moment.
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Ronald “Khalis” Bell Dies: Kool & The Gang Co-Founder And ‘Celebration’ Songwriter Was 68
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Actress Dame Diana Rigg dies aged 82
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We’re deeply saddened by the passing of Sue Nichols Maciorowski, an influential visual development and story artist who helped define the design and narratives of the films of the Disney Renaissance and beyond. pic.twitter.com/eiHb2GwOn4
— Disney Animation (@DisneyAnimation) September 3, 2020
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Forgot to post this a couple days ago. Toots was the first to give the name “reggae” to the music he (and Bob Marley and Peter Tosh and other pioneers) brought to the world stage. He will be missed.
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Michael Lonsdale, Bond Villain in ‘Moonraker,’ Dies at 89
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/michael-lonsdale-bond-villain-in-moonraker-dies-at-89
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Ron Cobb, Artist Who Designed Back to the Future’s DeLorean, Has Died
Some great designs and jobs in there, what a career.
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At this time, we would like to confirm the passing of Joseph Laurinaitis aka Road Warrior Animal at the age of 60. The family is planning to release a statement later today. At this time we ask for you to keep everyone in your thoughts and prayers. #OhWhatARush
— RoadWarriorAnimal (@RWAnimal) September 23, 2020
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It has been a sad day here in Argentina
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-54362413
Quino, creator of Mafalda comic character, dies aged 88
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Helen Reddy Dies: ‘I Am Woman’ Hitmaker & Feminist Icon Was 78
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Country star and hit Elvis songwriter Mac Davis dies at 78
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One of our two rabbits died this week. Abra was a good rabbit. He was shy and small and you’d always have to chase him a bit to pick him up and put him into his outside area. His fur was very soft and he had the best, best hair – he looked a bit like 80s Rod Stewart. Goodbye, Abra.
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Ah sorry Christian, that’s very sad. I hope your other rabbit (it must be called Cadabra, right?) gets on ok without its partner as I know they can be very social animals.
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Thanks, Dave, and yeah, that’s the name. We’re going to the animal shelter today to see if there’s a potential new compansion for her there.
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Ron Perranoski And “Sweet Lou” Johnson, Two Los Angeles Dodger Greats From The 1960s, Die
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Clark Middleton, Actor in ‘The Blacklist,’ ‘Twin Peaks,’ Dies at 63
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Eddie Van Halen RIP
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Tom Kennedy Dies: TV Game Show Host For ‘Name That Tune’ And ‘Split Second’ Was 93
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Conchata Ferrell Dies: Former ‘Two and a Half Men’ Co-Star Was 77
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Anthony Chisholm Dies: Tony-Nominated Actor And Film, TV Star Was 77
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Tony Lewis Dies: Lead Singer Of “Your Love” Band The Outfield Was 62
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Tony Lewis had a great voice for pop music, even if the lyrics to “Your Love” were predatory and creepy:
Josie’s on a vacation far away
Come around and talk it over
So many things that I want to say
You know I like my girls a little bit olderI just want to use your love tonight
I don’t want to lose your love tonight -
https://www.thewrap.com/james-redford-filmmaker-robert-redford-son-dies-at-58/
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Ah fuck what a nightmare. That’s one of the horrors of being a parent, the idea of your kid dying before you, no matter at what age. Must be absolutely devastating for Robert.
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Just found out about this:
Steve Barnes, of Cellino & Barnes Law Firm, Dead in Western NY Plane Crash
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William Blinn Dies: Emmy-Winning Screenwriter For ‘Brian’s Song’ And ‘Roots’ Was 83
Jerry Jeff Walker Dies: Songwriter For ‘Mr. Bojangles’ Was 78
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RIP Shir Sean Connery
Apparently he died when his bookcase fell on top of him. His last words were “I only have my shelf to blame.”
RIP to a great actor.
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John Sessions has died.
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2020/nov/03/actor-and-comedian-john-sessions-dies-aged-67
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John Sessions has died.
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2020/nov/03/actor-and-comedian-john-sessions-dies-aged-67
That’s sad to hear. I, and my flatmates at uni, spent a shitload of time watching Stella Street. We’ve spent the evening messaging clips of it back and forth. Why this isn’t available as a box set on the iplayer is beyond me.
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Yep. It was meant as a bit of a joke but he is/was still a fairly big name in UK comedy.
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Jeopardy! is saddened to share that Alex Trebek passed away peacefully at home early this morning, surrounded by family and friends. Thank you, Alex. pic.twitter.com/Yk2a90CHIM
— Jeopardy! (@Jeopardy) November 8, 2020
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Ken Spears, Co-Creator of Scooby-Doo, Dies at 82
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/ken-spears-co-creator-of-scooby-doo-dies-at-82
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Alex Trebek had enough episodes filmed to stretch until christmas, So December 25th will be his last broadcast. The show will continue after that with an yet unknown host. Executive Producer Mike Richards started last night with a speech honoring him.
Today we honor Alex Trebek. For over three decades he brought integrity, humor and intelligence to his duties as host of Jeopardy! He will be in our hearts forever.
Thank you, Alex. Love from us all. 💜 pic.twitter.com/w8abYY8SX5
— Jeopardy! (@Jeopardy) November 10, 2020
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Bobby Brown Jr., son of singer Bobby Brown, dies at 28
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Can this year stop sucking, please?
Actor Kirby Morrow has died at 47
His most notable roles:
• Goku (DBZ Ocean Dub)
• Trowa (Gundam Wing)
• Miroku (Inuyasha)
• Cyclops (X-Men: Evolution) pic.twitter.com/EUwoHdYXbq— Fandom (@getFANDOM) November 19, 2020
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Herbert F. Solow, Desilu Exec Behind ‘Star Trek’ and ‘Mission: Impossible,’ Dies at 89
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Sad news today that David hemblen as passed away was best know to x men the animated series fans as the voice of magneto the one and only the best my condolences to is family and friends @xmendirector @xmentas @realcaldodd @ZannLenore @alysontheother R.i.P sir pic.twitter.com/PFUUvqKb4v
— Beastboy83go (@Jamesashley11) November 23, 2020
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David N. Dinkins, New York’s First Black Mayor, Dies at 93
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For soccer fans, Maradona just died, so it is going to be a particular day here in Argentina.
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Tony Hsieh, iconic Las Vegas tech entrepreneur, dies aged 46
Tony Hsieh, iconic Las Vegas tech entrepreneur, dies aged 46
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The original Darth Vader, Dave Prowse, has died.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-55117704
In an odd coincidence it was only yesterday that I was telling my son about the Green Cross Code man and how one of them went on to become Vader.
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Hugh Keays-Byrne (Toecutter/Immortan Joe from Mad Max) has passed away.
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. pic.twitter.com/55W99w3wzq
— Ted Geoghegan (@tedgeoghegan) December 2, 2020
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79, that’s 112 in wrestler years.
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David L. Lander, Squiggy on ‘Laverne & Shirley,’ Dies at 73
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/david-lander-dead-squiggy-laverne-shirley-was-73-1294535
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portrayed taxidermist Tim Pinkle on ABC’s Twin Peaks (cast by his neighbor David Lynch) and also the Lynch/Frost show On the Air.
Y’know, I could right now go for watching On the Air (barely remember that)
But I grew up with Squiggy. Sad. I guess making it to 73 is alright, but honestly putting an 8 or a 9 in front is loads better,
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Fr @VictoriaYeage11 It is w/ profound sorrow, I must tell you that my life love General Chuck Yeager passed just before 9pm ET. An incredible life well lived, America’s greatest Pilot, & a legacy of strength, adventure, & patriotism will be remembered forever.
— Chuck Yeager (@GenChuckYeager) December 8, 2020
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Yeager was a true American hero. My favorite scenes in THE RIGHT STUFF were the ones where he interacted with his first wife Glennis (portrayed by Sam Sheppard and Barbara Hershey), and of course his scenes in the cockpit of the planes that eventually broke the sound barrier.
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Marguerite Ray Dies: ‘The Young And The Restless’ Actress Was 89
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The Corben news is sad to hear. He was having a bit of a resurgence after Mike Mignola tapped him to draw some Hellboy comics, which led to him adapting Edgar Allan Poe stories for a Dark Horse series of one-shots. I was introduced to his artwork when his series DEN ran in the US version of Heavy Metal magazine in the 1970s, and I’ve enjoyed his unique art style throughout the years, whether in color or in black-n-white. He was an amazing artist. Rest in Peace.
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Heralded Ambient Composer Harold Budd Dead at 84
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Tommy ‘Tiny’ Lister, ‘Friday’ Actor and Wrestler, Dies at 62
https://variety.com/2020/film/news/tommy-tiny-lister-dies-friday-actor-wrestler-1234851392/
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Barbara Windsor has died.
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John Le Carré has died.
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“My England would be the one that recognises its place in the EU. The jingoistic England that is trying to march us out of the EU, that is an England I don’t want to know.”
John Le Carré
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Ann Reinking Dies: Original Broadway ‘Chicago’ Star & ‘Annie’, ‘All That Jazz’ Actress Was 71
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Jeremy Bulloch, who played Boba Fett originally, has died.
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Doug Crane, ‘Spider-Man’ and ‘Beavis and Butt-Head’ Animator, Dies at 85
https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/doug-crane-dead-dies-animator-spiderman-beavis-butthead-1234867415/
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K.T. Oslin, Country Singer-Songwriter of ’80’s Ladies,’ Dead at 78
K.T. Oslin, Country Singer-Songwriter of ’80’s Ladies,’ Dead at 78
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Kevin Greene, Hall of Fame pass rusher who played with four teams in 15 NFL seasons, dies at 58
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