As always, may this be the shortest thread at the end of the year.
Peter Yarrow, Singer With Folk Legends Peter, Paul & Mary and Co-Writer of 'Puff the Magic Dragon,' Dies at 86
https://variety.com/2025/music/news/peter-yarrow-peter-paul-mary-dead-1236268691/
Bob Uecker "Mr. Baseball" has passed. (https://ssnews.page.link/zM48hwQdr27T4co48)
Bob has struck out...
Quote from: NT2C on January 16, 2025, 10:59:32 AMBob has struck out...
"Juuuuuust a bit outside"
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Famed director David Lynch also passed away today at the age of 78.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Lynch
ETA: Correction, David Lynch passed away on January 15th, not the 16th.
So he didn't pass the same day as Bob Uecker as I'd previously thought.
Quote from: 12_Gauge_Chimp on January 16, 2025, 01:38:44 PMFamed director David Lynch also passed away today at the age of 78.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Lynch
I am really, really bummed about this. I watched
Twin Peaks when it originally aired and kept pinching myself that I was living in an age when something that brilliant and quirky was on network television.
Quote from: majorhavoc on January 16, 2025, 06:49:14 PMQuote from: 12_Gauge_Chimp on January 16, 2025, 01:38:44 PMFamed director David Lynch also passed away today at the age of 78.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Lynch
I am really, really bummed about this. I watched Twin Peaks when it originally aired and kept pinching myself that I was living in an age when something that brilliant and quirky was on network television.
This one actually kind of shocked me a bit. I knew David Lynch wasn't doing too good health wise, but still.
Garth Hudson
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-14309361/Garth-Hudson-surviving-member-Band-dies-87.html (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-14309361/Garth-Hudson-surviving-member-Band-dies-87.html)
John Sykes, Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy guitarist, dies aged 65 (https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/21/entertainment/john-sykes-guitarist-dies-intl-scli/index.html)
QuoteAutomotive product legend Hal Sperlich passed away Monday at 95, but his memory lives on in the millions of pony cars and minivans that ply our highways. Sperlich was known as the father of two American icons, the Ford Mustang and Chrysler minivan. Colleagues remember him as one of the most significant product developers of his generation.
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/2025/01/21/rip-mustang-minivan-pioneer-hal-sperlich-1929-2025/77859040007/
Maybe not as well-known as some, but those are a couple of pretty massive accomplishments!
Singer Marianne Faithfull passed away at age 78 today.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marianne_Faithfull
Quote from: 12_Gauge_Chimp on January 30, 2025, 01:11:31 PMSinger Marianne Faithfull passed away at age 78 today.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marianne_Faithfull
Also played a nice Ophelia if you can get over Williamson´s Hamlet. She was a very good actress as well.
Mike Lange
Lange, legendary Penguins broadcaster, dies at 76 | NHL.com (https://www.nhl.com/news/legendary-pittsburgh-penguins-broadcaster-mike-lange-dies-at-76)
QuoteRoberta Flack, the Grammy-winning soul singer best known for her celebrated interpretations of romantic ballads like "Killing Me Softly With His Song," as well as her professional collaborations and social activism, has died, according to a statement from her publicist. She was 88.
https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/24/entertainment/roberta-flack-death/index.html
Actress Michelle Trachtenberg was found dead this morning in her NYC apartment.
Cause of death is currently listed as natural causes due to complications from a liver transplant she'd undergone recently. She was 39.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michelle_Trachtenberg
Gene Hackman
https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/oscar-winning-actor-gene-hackman-wife-found-dead-santa-fe-home (https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/oscar-winning-actor-gene-hackman-wife-found-dead-santa-fe-home)
That one hit me hard. One of my all-time favorite actors.
He always made me believe. No matter what character he played, he WAS that character for the duration of the movie. Although not a great movie, I loved his performance in Bat 21.
You never felt like he was A C T I N G (main reason I don't like Meryl Streep....even the critics are like "Look at her A C T!" ).
Hackman just was the character.
Quote from: Lambykins on February 27, 2025, 08:55:49 AMThat one hit me hard. One of my all-time favorite actors.
He always made me believe. No matter what character he played, he WAS that character for the duration of the movie. Although not a great movie, I loved his performance in Bat 21.
You never felt like he was A C T I N G (main reason I don't like Meryl Streep....even the critics are like "Look at her A C T!" ).
Hackman just was the character.
Definitely one of the giants of my generation. Two thoughts:
1) something klugy about his death, as his 63 yo wife and even the family dog were also found dead :smiley_chinrub: :smiley_shrug:
2) growing up, I remember my mom getting depressed when certain actors or singers died. "All my childhood idols are dying off," was her lament. I couldn't understand why that was so upsetting to her. They were just a bunch of washed up performers from old movies or who sang old-timey music, I remember thinking. Now I understand :-[
Do we have a
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Clint is 95
Shatner is 94
First thing I thought of is CO poisoning (and later I saw several articles reporting that Gene's daughter said the same thing). I imagine that we'll find out more in the coming weeks, but if there truly wasn't any sort of foul play, then this would be a fairly straightforward explanation for why he, his wife, and their dog all died at the same time.
What I'm hearing is a number of pills were found where Gene Hackman's wife's body was found.
So now Santa Fe police are treating the deaths as 'suspicious' and apparently the carbon monoxide poisoning angle is out the window.
I just realized that Gene Hackman was the last surviving main cast member of "Young Frankenstein" after the death of Teri Garr last year.
Now they're all gone. :'(
Death is afraid to cross Clint's lawn.
Quote from: NT2C on February 27, 2025, 04:00:59 PMDeath is afraid to cross Clint's lawn.
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The more information comes out on the Hackman death, the more it sounds like he fell and couldn't get back up and the dog may have died because there wasn't anybody to release it from the crate and it starved. I wonder if his wife had been away and found them already dead and overdosed to join them. Sounds like she fell near the sink where the pills were found and her fall upset a space heater. Reports now are saying there was decomposition that indicated they had been dead for quite some time before they were found.
Quote from: Anianna on February 27, 2025, 05:41:40 PMThe more information comes out on the Hackman death, the more it sounds like he fell and couldn't get back up and the dog may have died because there wasn't anybody to release it from the crate and it starved. I wonder if his wife had been away and found them already dead and overdosed to join them. Sounds like she fell near the sink where the pills were found and her fall upset a space heater. Reports now are saying there was decomposition that indicated they had been dead for quite some time before they were found.
Not just decomp., but
mummification as well. That would take at least 2 or 3 weeks in that climate, I think.
Hackman had a pacemaker. Last "event" was February 17th. So, I guess we have a day of death for him.
I may have a theory as to what may have happened to Gene Hackman and his wife.
It's possible Hackman's wife fell in the bathroom, knocking over the pill bottle and upsetting the space heater. Hackman hearing this, rushes to help, and finds his wife on the floor possibly unconscious, so he rushes to grab the phone to dial 911.
And while under immense strain and stress, his heart gives out and he collapses where his body is ultimately found days later.
Alternatively, Gene Hackman may have had an episode (hence the pacemaker thing) and his wife may have gone to the bathroom to get some medication (for either him or herself.). She could've been under an immense strain and herself had a heart attack, thus collapsing, dropping the medication that was found near her body and knocking over the space heater as she fell.
Seems February had to grab another celebrity on the way out.
This time it was singer/actor David Johansen aka Buster Poindexter of "Scrooged" and The New York Dolls fame.
He was 75 and cause of death is reported as cancer.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Johansen
QuoteCarl Dean, Dolly Parton's devoted husband of nearly 60 years who avoided the spotlight and inspired her timeless hit "Jolene," died Monday. He was 82.
https://kdhnews.com/living/ae/carl-dean-dolly-partons-husband-of-nearly-60-years-who-inspired-jolene-dies-at-82/article_5c5fad60-ec66-5105-928b-596bb565f780.html?utm_medium=social
Gene Hackman's wife died of hantavirus and he died about a week later, probably from being not fully capable of caring for himself. They said there was no food in his system, but he wasn't dehydrated.
Quote from: Anianna on March 07, 2025, 05:38:22 PMGene Hackman's wife died of hantavirus and he died about a week later, probably from being not fully capable of caring for himself. They said there was no food in his system, but he wasn't dehydrated.
That's a rough way to go.
Poor Gene Hackman and his wife. :'(
Radio host Bob Rivers passed away March 11th, 2025 at age 68.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Rivers
Author John Taffin, who wrote for magazines such as American Handgunner and Gun Digest, passed away March 10th, 2025 at age 85.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Taffin
Boxer George Foreman, 76.
https://www.yahoo.com/sports/boxing/article/george-foreman-legendary-heavyweight-champion-and-rival-of-muhammad-ali-dies-at-76-015348751.html[/url]
George Foreman has passed. (https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg8ez8201yo)
Quote from: Barr on March 21, 2025, 09:31:18 PMGeorge Foreman has passed. (https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg8ez8201yo)
Just saw that. End of an era. :(
Quote from: Lambykins on March 21, 2025, 09:30:54 PMBoxer George Foreman, 76.
https://www.yahoo.com/sports/boxing/article/george-foreman-legendary-heavyweight-champion-and-rival-of-muhammad-ali-dies-at-76-015348751.html[/url]
Well, damn. :(
Kitty Dukakis, wife of former Governor and Presidential candidate Michael Dukakis, dead at age 88.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/kitty-dukakis-wife-former-massachusetts-161928030.html (https://www.yahoo.com/news/kitty-dukakis-wife-former-massachusetts-161928030.html)
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/richard-chamberlain-tv-dr-kildare-113358414.html (https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/richard-chamberlain-tv-dr-kildare-113358414.html)
Richard Chamberlain. Age 90.
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/val-kilmer-star-batman-forever-040433506.html (https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/val-kilmer-star-batman-forever-040433506.html)
Val Kilmer, age 65.
Quote from: Lambykins on April 02, 2025, 02:52:46 AMhttps://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/val-kilmer-star-batman-forever-040433506.html (https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/val-kilmer-star-batman-forever-040433506.html)
Val Kilmer, age 65.
:-[ RIP, Doc. You were most definitely a daisy.
Quote from: majorhavoc on April 02, 2025, 06:23:12 AMQuote from: Lambykins on April 02, 2025, 02:52:46 AMhttps://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/val-kilmer-star-batman-forever-040433506.html (https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/val-kilmer-star-batman-forever-040433506.html)
Val Kilmer, age 65.
:-[ RIP, Doc. You were most definitely a daisy.
He was everyone's favorite huckleberry.
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/jay-north-star-original-dennis-210052318.html (https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/jay-north-star-original-dennis-210052318.html)
Jay North, tvs Dennis the Menace, age 73.
Clem Burke, 70, one of the greatest drummers of all time:
https://nypost.com/2025/04/07/entertainment/clem-burke-dead-blondie-drummer-dies-at-70/ (https://nypost.com/2025/04/07/entertainment/clem-burke-dead-blondie-drummer-dies-at-70/)
And if there was ever a doubt as to the man's abilities:
Pope Francis dies aged 88 - BBC News (https://www.bbc.com/news/live/crknlnzlrzdt)
Former NFL player (Chicago Bears) and professional wrestler (WCW) Steve "Mongo" McMichael passed away April, 23rd, 2025 at age 67.
Cause of death is listed as complications from ALS. He'd been moved to hospice care earlier in the day and passed away only a few hours later.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_McMichael
Remember HeeHaw?
Lulu Roman has passed
https://www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/lulu-roman-hee-haw-comedian-who-became-a-gospel-singer-after-trading-drugs-for-god-dies-at-78/ar-AA1DDne0?ocid=BingNewsSerp (https://www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/lulu-roman-hee-haw-comedian-who-became-a-gospel-singer-after-trading-drugs-for-god-dies-at-78/ar-AA1DDne0?ocid=BingNewsSerp)
Ruth Buzzi, best known for her time on "Rowan and Martin's Laugh In", passed away May 1st, 2025 at age 88.
Cause of death is listed as complications from Alzheimers.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruth_Buzzi
QuoteRetired Supreme Court Justice David Souter, a lifelong bachelor who was renowned for his love of a simple life in New Hampshire and dislike of Washington, died at home on Thursday at the age of 85, the court said in a statement.
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/justice-david-souter-stealth-supreme-court-nominee-disappointed-conser-rcna131329
Margot Friedländer, most prominent voice of Holocaust survivors in Germany, dies at 103 (https://www.dw.com/en/holocaust-survivor-margot-friedl%C3%A4nder-dies-at-103/a-72496380).
Quote from: mzmc on May 09, 2025, 04:29:50 PMMargot Friedländer, most prominent voice of Holocaust survivors in Germany, dies at 103 (https://www.dw.com/en/holocaust-survivor-margot-friedl%C3%A4nder-dies-at-103/a-72496380).
I cannot say with any certainty that she was the one but...
I have to tell a story now, from back when I was very young. My father divorced my mother in 1960 and got custody of me. I was 4. He worked then as a clerk at Domino Sugar and started dating a nurse he met. Eventually, they married. For a while we lived in her tiny apartment overlooking the ocean liner berths in NYC but we moved to a bigger apartment in 1962 when my step-mother got pregnant with my half-sister. The apartment was on the 5th floor of an old brick apartment building on the Upper West Side, just a block from Central Park. Next door to our apartment lived a husband and wife who had two small Scottie dogs that I loved to play with, so I visited often. They were German, their last name was Friendlander, and they were both survivors of Theresienstadt. They seemed very old to me at the time, but looking back now, I realize they were scarcely older than my father, so late 20s, early 30s. I used to love visiting them and Mister Friedlander would tell me stories about the war, a little about the camp, and a lot about being hungry all the time and having to scrounge through rubble, a little like my friends and I playing in the rubble of demolished buildings that were being torn down in the area for "urban renewal". (They were our playgrounds, those wrecked old buildings, and I still have scars on me from cuts and scrapes earned in them.) Mrs. Friedlander was pretty quiet, and her German accent much heavier than her husband's. When they had their afternoon glasses of schnapps (cherry) they would give me a little glass of "Tom Collins mixer". This was a carbonated soft drink similar to Sprite in taste, but with bits of fruit in it, and was intended to be used in making a Tom Collins cocktail. I developed a taste for some German foods from having dinner with them. They were nice people, and I missed them very much after we moved to a newly built NYC housing project. My father told me they had moved but he didn't know where, so we never kept in touch.
I have no earthly idea if this is the Mrs. Friedlander of my childhood. She could have been. The face seems similar, but these are 60+ year-old memories and who knows, maybe she was, maybe she was.
Aleha hashalom. Zikhronah livrakha. :-[
Quote from: NT2C on May 09, 2025, 05:38:41 PMQuote from: mzmc on May 09, 2025, 04:29:50 PMMargot Friedländer, most prominent voice of Holocaust survivors in Germany, dies at 103 (https://www.dw.com/en/holocaust-survivor-margot-friedl%C3%A4nder-dies-at-103/a-72496380).
I cannot say with any certainty that she was the one but...
I have to tell a story now, from back when I was very young. My father divorced my mother in 1960 and got custody of me. I was 4. He worked then as a clerk at Domino Sugar and started dating a nurse he met. Eventually, they married. For a while we lived in her tiny apartment overlooking the ocean liner berths in NYC but we moved to a bigger apartment in 1962 when my step-mother got pregnant with my half-sister. The apartment was on the 5th floor of an old brick apartment building on the Upper West Side, just a block from Central Park. Next door to our apartment lived a husband and wife who had two small Scottie dogs that I loved to play with, so I visited often. They were German, their last name was Friendlander, and they were both survivors of Theresienstadt. They seemed very old to me at the time, but looking back now, I realize they were scarcely older than my father, so late 20s, early 30s. I used to love visiting them and Mister Friedlander would tell me stories about the war, a little about the camp, and a lot about being hungry all the time and having to scrounge through rubble, a little like my friends and I playing in the rubble of demolished buildings that were being torn down in the area for "urban renewal". (They were our playgrounds, those wrecked old buildings, and I still have scars on me from cuts and scrapes earned in them.) Mrs. Friedlander was pretty quiet, and her German accent much heavier than her husband's. When they had their afternoon glasses of schnapps (cherry) they would give me a little glass of "Tom Collins mixer". This was a carbonated soft drink similar to Sprite in taste, but with bits of fruit in it, and was intended to be used in making a Tom Collins cocktail. I developed a taste for some German foods from having dinner with them. They were nice people, and I missed them very much after we moved to a newly built NYC housing project. My father told me they had moved but he didn't know where, so we never kept in touch.
I have no earthly idea if this is the Mrs. Friedlander of my childhood. She could have been. The face seems similar, but these are 60+ year-old memories and who knows, maybe she was, maybe she was.
Aleha hashalom. Zikhronah livrakha. :-[
Friedländer is a very common last name, in Germany in general, and among Jewish Germans in particular, but everything else checks out, too. Sounds indeed like that might have been her,
Quote from: mzmc on May 10, 2025, 03:48:16 PMQuote from: NT2C on May 09, 2025, 05:38:41 PMQuote from: mzmc on May 09, 2025, 04:29:50 PMMargot Friedländer, most prominent voice of Holocaust survivors in Germany, dies at 103 (https://www.dw.com/en/holocaust-survivor-margot-friedl%C3%A4nder-dies-at-103/a-72496380).
I cannot say with any certainty that she was the one but...
I have to tell a story now, from back when I was very young. My father divorced my mother in 1960 and got custody of me. I was 4. He worked then as a clerk at Domino Sugar and started dating a nurse he met. Eventually, they married. For a while we lived in her tiny apartment overlooking the ocean liner berths in NYC but we moved to a bigger apartment in 1962 when my step-mother got pregnant with my half-sister. The apartment was on the 5th floor of an old brick apartment building on the Upper West Side, just a block from Central Park. Next door to our apartment lived a husband and wife who had two small Scottie dogs that I loved to play with, so I visited often. They were German, their last name was Friendlander, and they were both survivors of Theresienstadt. They seemed very old to me at the time, but looking back now, I realize they were scarcely older than my father, so late 20s, early 30s. I used to love visiting them and Mister Friedlander would tell me stories about the war, a little about the camp, and a lot about being hungry all the time and having to scrounge through rubble, a little like my friends and I playing in the rubble of demolished buildings that were being torn down in the area for "urban renewal". (They were our playgrounds, those wrecked old buildings, and I still have scars on me from cuts and scrapes earned in them.) Mrs. Friedlander was pretty quiet, and her German accent much heavier than her husband's. When they had their afternoon glasses of schnapps (cherry) they would give me a little glass of "Tom Collins mixer". This was a carbonated soft drink similar to Sprite in taste, but with bits of fruit in it, and was intended to be used in making a Tom Collins cocktail. I developed a taste for some German foods from having dinner with them. They were nice people, and I missed them very much after we moved to a newly built NYC housing project. My father told me they had moved but he didn't know where, so we never kept in touch.
I have no earthly idea if this is the Mrs. Friedlander of my childhood. She could have been. The face seems similar, but these are 60+ year-old memories and who knows, maybe she was, maybe she was.
Aleha hashalom. Zikhronah livrakha. :-[
Friedländer is a very common last name, in Germany in general, and among Jewish Germans in particular, but everything else checks out, too. Sounds indeed like that might have been her,
Yes, I knew it was a common last name, particularly amongst German Jews, but the camp identity is what did it for me. Being a young child, I was curious about their tattoos. My dad had tattoos from his military days that I was always curious about. When Mr. Friedlander told me what the tattoos were for, and that they put them on people they were planning to kill, I got concerned about my dad, so he had to explain about the camp he and his wife were in, and about the war's end, rescuing them from that fate. That did three things: First, it made me forever hate tattoos of all kinds, second, it sparked a lifelong interest in the history of WWII, third, it made me one of the very few, non-Jewish Americans who had ever heard of Theresienstadt. So seeing that last name and that she'd been in that camp... the world suddenly shrank very small for me.
Joe Don Baker, 89, actor . Walking Tall
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/articles/joe-don-baker-rugged-star-110715126.html (https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/articles/joe-don-baker-rugged-star-110715126.html)
Also, country singer Johnny Rodriguez passed two days ago. He was 73.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/11/arts/music/johnny-rodriguez-dead.html (https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/11/arts/music/johnny-rodriguez-dead.html)
You can give Norm's barstool to someone else
https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/george-wendt-cheers-star-dead-76 (https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/george-wendt-cheers-star-dead-76)
Quote from: aikorob on May 20, 2025, 03:22:59 PMYou can give Norm's barstool to someone else
https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/george-wendt-cheers-star-dead-76 (https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/george-wendt-cheers-star-dead-76)
Well, crap.
I used to love watching "Cheers" when I was a kid.
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/articles/phil-robertson-dies-duck-dynasty-005104985.html (https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/articles/phil-robertson-dies-duck-dynasty-005104985.html)
Phil Robertson of Duck Dynasty, age 79.
Rick Derringer, 77 (https://ultimateclassicrock.com/rick-derringer-dead/)
John Tyler's last living grandchild died May 28, 2025. John Tyler was our tenth President and his grandchild, no greats in there -- his child's child -- just died yesterday. Tyler was in his 60s when he had his youngest child and that child was in his 70s when he had his youngest child.
"Hot Lips" Houlihan , Loretta Swit dies at 87 (https://variety.com/2025/film/news/loretta-swit-dead-hot-lips-houlihan-mash-1236414311/)
With Loretta Swit gone, that now just leaves Alan Alda, Gary Burghoff, Jamie Farr and Mike Farrell left as the surviving main cast members of "M*A*S*H".
Loretta Swit, "Hot Lips Houlihan" of TV's M*A*S*H, dead at 87 (https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/30/obituaries/loretta-swit-dead.html?unlocked_article_code=1.Lk8.mtKF.6MNG5bVbCq-S&smid=url-share).
Quote from: majorhavoc on June 01, 2025, 12:13:23 AMLoretta Swit, "Hot Lips Houlihan" of TV's M*A*S*H, dead at 87 (https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/30/obituaries/loretta-swit-dead.html?unlocked_article_code=1.Lk8.mtKF.6MNG5bVbCq-S&smid=url-share).
Barr beat you to this one, Major.
Quote from: 12_Gauge_Chimp on June 01, 2025, 12:20:30 AMQuote from: majorhavoc on June 01, 2025, 12:13:23 AMLoretta Swit, "Hot Lips Houlihan" of TV's M*A*S*H, dead at 87 (https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/30/obituaries/loretta-swit-dead.html?unlocked_article_code=1.Lk8.mtKF.6MNG5bVbCq-S&smid=url-share).
Barr beat you to this one, Major.
I swear I checked first. Oh well, a day late and a dollar short - story of my life ...
Quote from: majorhavoc on June 01, 2025, 12:05:17 PMQuote from: 12_Gauge_Chimp on June 01, 2025, 12:20:30 AMQuote from: majorhavoc on June 01, 2025, 12:13:23 AMLoretta Swit, "Hot Lips Houlihan" of TV's M*A*S*H, dead at 87 (https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/30/obituaries/loretta-swit-dead.html?unlocked_article_code=1.Lk8.mtKF.6MNG5bVbCq-S&smid=url-share).
Barr beat you to this one, Major.
I swear I checked first. Oh well, a day late and a dollar short - story of my life ...
No worries, Major.
Alf Clausen, composer for The Simpsons from 1990 to 2017, passed away May 29th, 2025 at the age of 84.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alf_Clausen
Jonathan Joss, actor best known for his roles in TV shows like Parks and Recreation. He was murdered during a confrontation by a neighbor.
Quote from: DarkAxel on June 03, 2025, 10:35:51 AMJonathan Joss, actor best known for his roles in TV shows like Parks and Recreation. He was murdered during a confrontation by a neighbor.
He was also the voice of John Redcorn on King of the Hill.
Quote from: Lambykins on June 03, 2025, 11:56:00 AMQuote from: DarkAxel on June 03, 2025, 10:35:51 AMJonathan Joss, actor best known for his roles in TV shows like Parks and Recreation. He was murdered during a confrontation by a neighbor.
He was also the voice of John Redcorn on King of the Hill.
So we lost Luann, Lucky, Dale and now John Redcorn.
I'm thinking King of The Hill might be cursed. :eek1:
spy author Frederick Forsyth
https://uk.news.yahoo.com/frederick-forsyth-dies-age-86-164153612.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly9pbnN0YXB1bmRpdC5jb20v&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAEDSZQ8Qtwy-91ZlQMtt4LLVOdjtOEm56-TXu_tmcqDDmbrMxm0zXpvbQH-K9OAskLjEbMbnbTlG1H-dymBjvYu7EyMMlFbQV7iRV3gpEJgJS5Pb3yLNycM9nyGM_ccEzvA9-rALOFcAZgEAXaScf4HqCXdt9fDvgNDH8EA1hd1E (https://uk.news.yahoo.com/frederick-forsyth-dies-age-86-164153612.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly9pbnN0YXB1bmRpdC5jb20v&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAEDSZQ8Qtwy-91ZlQMtt4LLVOdjtOEm56-TXu_tmcqDDmbrMxm0zXpvbQH-K9OAskLjEbMbnbTlG1H-dymBjvYu7EyMMlFbQV7iRV3gpEJgJS5Pb3yLNycM9nyGM_ccEzvA9-rALOFcAZgEAXaScf4HqCXdt9fDvgNDH8EA1hd1E)
https://variety.com/2025/music/news/sly-stone-dead-funk-rock-pioneer-family-stone-1236423831/ (https://variety.com/2025/music/news/sly-stone-dead-funk-rock-pioneer-family-stone-1236423831/)
Sly Stone, of Sly and the Family Stone.
Quote from: aikorob on June 09, 2025, 04:53:23 PMspy author Frederick Forsyth
https://uk.news.yahoo.com/frederick-forsyth-dies-age-86-164153612.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly9pbnN0YXB1bmRpdC5jb20v&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAEDSZQ8Qtwy-91ZlQMtt4LLVOdjtOEm56-TXu_tmcqDDmbrMxm0zXpvbQH-K9OAskLjEbMbnbTlG1H-dymBjvYu7EyMMlFbQV7iRV3gpEJgJS5Pb3yLNycM9nyGM_ccEzvA9-rALOFcAZgEAXaScf4HqCXdt9fDvgNDH8EA1hd1E (https://uk.news.yahoo.com/frederick-forsyth-dies-age-86-164153612.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly9pbnN0YXB1bmRpdC5jb20v&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAEDSZQ8Qtwy-91ZlQMtt4LLVOdjtOEm56-TXu_tmcqDDmbrMxm0zXpvbQH-K9OAskLjEbMbnbTlG1H-dymBjvYu7EyMMlFbQV7iRV3gpEJgJS5Pb3yLNycM9nyGM_ccEzvA9-rALOFcAZgEAXaScf4HqCXdt9fDvgNDH8EA1hd1E)
:-[
Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys
https://pitchfork.com/news/the-beach-boys-brian-wilson-dies-at-82/ (https://pitchfork.com/news/the-beach-boys-brian-wilson-dies-at-82/)
I remember this clip:
Bobby Sherman, 81. Teen idol, singer, actor. One of my sisters plastered her room with his pictures.
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/articles/bobby-sherman-former-teen-idol-170302422.html (https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/articles/bobby-sherman-former-teen-idol-170302422.html)
QuoteTelevangelist Jimmy Swaggart, whose multimillion-dollar ministry and huge audience dwindled following his prostitution scandals, has died. He was 90.
https://www.cnn.com/2025/07/01/us/jimmy-swaggart-dies
I hadn't even realized that he was still alive.
Actor Michael Madsen, best known for his work in the films of Quentin Tarantino, passed away July 3rd, 2025 at the age of 67.
Cause of death is listed as cardiac arrest.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Madsen
QuoteJulian McMahon, the actor known for his starring roles in "Nip/Tuck" and "Charmed," has died after a private battle with cancer. He was 56.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/julian-mcmahon-niptuck-charmed-actor-dies-cancer-battle-at-56/
Connie Francis, -Pretty Little Baby- singer, dead at 87 (https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/connie-francis-pretty-little-baby-singer-dead-87)
Reported by Sierra Hotel Aeronautics on Facebook:
QuoteWe are saddened to report that Felix Baumgartner, Austrian skydiver and BASE jumper known for his 14 October 2012 jump from a helium balloon at an altitude of 119,431 feet — during which he set world records by reaching an estimated top speed of 843.6 mph (Mach 1.25), becoming the first person to break the sound barrier without a vehicle — has died in a fatal paragliding accident while flying over Porto Sant'Elpidio, Italy.
Felix flew west today at 56 years of age.
Quote from: NT2C on July 18, 2025, 09:36:44 AMReported by Sierra Hotel Aeronautics on Facebook:
QuoteWe are saddened to report that Felix Baumgartner, Austrian skydiver and BASE jumper known for his 14 October 2012 jump from a helium balloon at an altitude of 119,431 feet — during which he set world records by reaching an estimated top speed of 843.6 mph (Mach 1.25), becoming the first person to break the sound barrier without a vehicle — has died in a fatal paragliding accident while flying over Porto Sant'Elpidio, Italy.
Felix flew west today at 56 years of age.
From what I understand, Felix had a medical episode while piloting a powered paraglider, attempted to make an emergency landing and hit a small wooden hut near a pool at a local camping area.
Quote from: 12_Gauge_Chimp on July 18, 2025, 10:32:21 AMQuote from: NT2C on July 18, 2025, 09:36:44 AMReported by Sierra Hotel Aeronautics on Facebook:
QuoteWe are saddened to report that Felix Baumgartner, Austrian skydiver and BASE jumper known for his 14 October 2012 jump from a helium balloon at an altitude of 119,431 feet — during which he set world records by reaching an estimated top speed of 843.6 mph (Mach 1.25), becoming the first person to break the sound barrier without a vehicle — has died in a fatal paragliding accident while flying over Porto Sant'Elpidio, Italy.
Felix flew west today at 56 years of age.
From what I understand, Felix had a medical episode while piloting a powered paraglider, attempted to make an emergency landing and hit a small wooden hut near a pool at a local camping area.
Makes sense. I think it's cosmically unfair to survive a free fall from
space only to die in a paragliding accident. Dude was really something else...
Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who starred as Theo on Cosby Show, dies in drowning at 54 (https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2025/07/21/malcolm-jamal-warner-dead-cosby-show-actor/85311039007/)
Quote from: NT2C on July 21, 2025, 01:15:33 PMMalcolm-Jamal Warner, who starred as Theo on Cosby Show, dies in drowning at 54 (https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2025/07/21/malcolm-jamal-warner-dead-cosby-show-actor/85311039007/)
From the sound of it, it's possible he got caught in a riptide.
Breaking news -----Ozzy
https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/ozzy-osbourne-dead-76 (https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/ozzy-osbourne-dead-76)
Quote from: aikorob on July 22, 2025, 01:41:37 PMBreaking news -----Ozzy
https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/ozzy-osbourne-dead-76 (https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/ozzy-osbourne-dead-76)
I just saw this on my news feed and it hit me HARD.
Mama, he's coming home. :'(
Quote from: Lambykins on July 22, 2025, 02:05:24 PMQuote from: aikorob on July 22, 2025, 01:41:37 PMBreaking news -----Ozzy
https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/ozzy-osbourne-dead-76 (https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/ozzy-osbourne-dead-76)
I just saw this on my news feed and it hit me HARD.
Mama, he's coming home. :'(
Ozzy was a big part of my teenage years, so this hit me pretty hard as well. :gonk:
Rest in peace, Ozzy. Now you can go make music with Randy Rhoads again.
https://youtu.be/K0siYUjV9UM?si=Pur7pq850eqjwSg8
Hulk Hogan..............2025 is taking NO prisoners
https://www.tmz.com/2025/07/24/hulk-hogan-dead/ (https://www.tmz.com/2025/07/24/hulk-hogan-dead/)
Quote from: aikorob on July 24, 2025, 11:06:28 AMHulk Hogan..............2025 is taking NO prisoners
https://www.tmz.com/2025/07/24/hulk-hogan-dead/ (https://www.tmz.com/2025/07/24/hulk-hogan-dead/)
What a f*cking week.... :(
Brother... oh brother. :(
Kenneth Washington, Last Surviving Main Cast Member of 'Hogan's Heroes,' Dies at 88 (https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/kenneth-washington-dead-hogans-heroes-1236468054/)
Quote from: aikorob on July 24, 2025, 11:06:28 AMHulk Hogan..............2025 is taking NO prisoners
https://www.tmz.com/2025/07/24/hulk-hogan-dead/ (https://www.tmz.com/2025/07/24/hulk-hogan-dead/)
Ok, this one really hurts me.
When I was a kid, Hulk Hogan (and later on to a slightly lesser extent, The Undertaker) was my favorite wrestler and I used to wish he was my dad instead of the one I actually had.
ETA: Since Death is apparently on a roll, someone check on Rick Flair and make sure he's still kicking.
Ol' Grim is putting in overtime :headbang: :headbang:
Chuck Mangione
https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2025/07/24/chuck-mangione-dies-famed-trumpeter-and-composer-was-84/85357708007/ (https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2025/07/24/chuck-mangione-dies-famed-trumpeter-and-composer-was-84/85357708007/)
Damn....just ...damn. So that's a lot in one week...starting with Connie Francis...
I seriously don't want to see the news tomorrow.
https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/golden-earring-founder-george-kooymans-dies-77-124031605 (https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/golden-earring-founder-george-kooymans-dies-77-124031605)
George Kooymans, age 77. Co-founder of Golden Earring.
Grim Reaper seems to be going after musicians hard-core.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msg-inxE8NU
Quote from: aikorob on July 24, 2025, 02:21:23 PMOl' Grim is putting in overtime :headbang: :headbang:
Chuck Mangione
https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2025/07/24/chuck-mangione-dies-famed-trumpeter-and-composer-was-84/85357708007/ (https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2025/07/24/chuck-mangione-dies-famed-trumpeter-and-composer-was-84/85357708007/)
Yeah, no shit. This is getting seriously depressing ...
I'm starting to think if the Grim Reaper takes Keith Richards next, the apocalypse will soon be upon us.
Quote from: 12_Gauge_Chimp on July 24, 2025, 09:25:31 PMI'm starting to think if the Grim Reaper takes Keith Richards next, the apocalypse will soon be upon us.
But Valhalla will have an awesome band.
Quote from: NT2C on July 24, 2025, 10:07:22 PMQuote from: 12_Gauge_Chimp on July 24, 2025, 09:25:31 PMI'm starting to think if the Grim Reaper takes Keith Richards next, the apocalypse will soon be upon us.
But Valhalla will have an awesome band.
True.
I can only imagine the tunes Ozzy Osbourne and Randy Rhoads are making now that they've been reunited.
I'mma get a big roll of the good bubble wrap and head to Willie Nelson's place. Who's with me?
Quote from: NT2C on July 25, 2025, 10:28:04 AMI'mma get a big roll of the good bubble wrap and head to Willie Nelson's place. Who's with me?
He'd probably be on board if you used a giant roll of rolling paper instead... :awesome:
Quote from: NT2C on July 25, 2025, 10:28:04 AMI'mma get a big roll of the good bubble wrap and head to Willie Nelson's place. Who's with me?
I'll go if we can make a detour and stop by Mel Brooks' place as well.
Quote from: 12_Gauge_Chimp on July 22, 2025, 02:21:38 PMQuote from: Lambykins on July 22, 2025, 02:05:24 PMQuote from: aikorob on July 22, 2025, 01:41:37 PMBreaking news -----Ozzy
https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/ozzy-osbourne-dead-76 (https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/ozzy-osbourne-dead-76)
I just saw this on my news feed and it hit me HARD.
Mama, he's coming home. :'(
Ozzy was a big part of my teenage years, so this hit me pretty hard as well. :gonk:
Rest in peace, Ozzy. Now you can go make music with Randy Rhoads again.
https://youtu.be/K0siYUjV9UM?si=Pur7pq850eqjwSg8
I saw a really good post that said he basically knew he was leaving soon and the last concert wasn't just a simple good bye, but a funeral for the fans. I think he knew this was it but man did he give all the energy he had left.
Quote from: Lambykins on July 24, 2025, 06:36:01 PMhttps://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/golden-earring-founder-george-kooymans-dies-77-124031605 (https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/golden-earring-founder-george-kooymans-dies-77-124031605)
George Kooymans, age 77. Co-founder of Golden Earring.
Grim Reaper seems to be going after musicians hard-core.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msg-inxE8NU
One more Radar Lover is gone. Insane week.
Quote from: Skidjit on July 25, 2025, 09:05:27 PMQuote from: 12_Gauge_Chimp on July 22, 2025, 02:21:38 PMQuote from: Lambykins on July 22, 2025, 02:05:24 PMQuote from: aikorob on July 22, 2025, 01:41:37 PMBreaking news -----Ozzy
https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/ozzy-osbourne-dead-76 (https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/ozzy-osbourne-dead-76)
I just saw this on my news feed and it hit me HARD.
Mama, he's coming home. :'(
Ozzy was a big part of my teenage years, so this hit me pretty hard as well. :gonk:
Rest in peace, Ozzy. Now you can go make music with Randy Rhoads again.
https://youtu.be/K0siYUjV9UM?si=Pur7pq850eqjwSg8
I saw a really good post that said he basically knew he was leaving soon and the last concert wasn't just a simple good bye, but a funeral for the fans. I think he knew this was it but man did he give all the energy he had left.
You're probably right.
Ozzy knew he didn't have much time left and wanted to give the fans one last good show before he left us.
Still hurts, though.
Tom Leher has passed at age 97.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Lehrer
Quote from: 12_Gauge_Chimp on July 27, 2025, 04:16:56 PMTom Leher has passed at age 97.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Lehrer
I've got the box set of all of his songs. Much of it is really nerdy as well as funny, and his song "New Math" is one of my favorites! :'(
Tom Lehrer - New Math (Animated) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIKGV2cTgqA)
Quote from: EBuff75 on July 27, 2025, 04:51:51 PMQuote from: 12_Gauge_Chimp on July 27, 2025, 04:16:56 PMTom Leher has passed at age 97.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Lehrer
I've got the box set of all of his songs. Much of it is really nerdy as well as funny, and his song "New Math" is one of my favorites! :'(
Tom Lehrer - New Math (Animated) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIKGV2cTgqA)
I vaguely remember that song. Only one I'm familiar with is the Elements song.
Quote from: 12_Gauge_Chimp on July 27, 2025, 05:05:57 PMQuote from: EBuff75 on July 27, 2025, 04:51:51 PMQuote from: 12_Gauge_Chimp on July 27, 2025, 04:16:56 PMTom Leher has passed at age 97.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Lehrer
I've got the box set of all of his songs. Much of it is really nerdy as well as funny, and his song "New Math" is one of my favorites! :'(
Tom Lehrer - New Math (Animated) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIKGV2cTgqA)
I vaguely remember that song. Only one I'm familiar with is the Elements song.
The Elements is one of his better known songs, along with Poisoning Pigeons In the Park and The Masochism Tango.
If it hadn't been for Dr. Demento, he wouldn't be nearly as well-known as he is.
....and the Grim Reaper keeps on rolling through musicians.....somebody go check on Dolly.
Quote from: Lambykins on July 27, 2025, 06:09:26 PM....and the Grim Reaper keeps on rolling through musicians.....somebody go check on Dolly.
I'll toss her in with Willie. Gonna need a lot bigger roll of bubble wrap though...
Quote from: NT2C on July 27, 2025, 06:11:24 PMQuote from: Lambykins on July 27, 2025, 06:09:26 PM....and the Grim Reaper keeps on rolling through musicians.....somebody go check on Dolly.
I'll toss her in with Willie. Gonna need a lot bigger roll of bubble wrap though...
We ought to check on Ric Flair too while we're at it.
Keith Richards is on his own.
Quote from: 12_Gauge_Chimp on July 27, 2025, 06:45:33 PMQuote from: NT2C on July 27, 2025, 06:11:24 PMQuote from: Lambykins on July 27, 2025, 06:09:26 PM....and the Grim Reaper keeps on rolling through musicians.....somebody go check on Dolly.
I'll toss her in with Willie. Gonna need a lot bigger roll of bubble wrap though...
We ought to check on Ric Flair too while we're at it.
Keith Richards is on his own.
Okay, but YOU get to bubble wrap him. I ain't doin' it. :smiley_nah:
Quote from: NT2C on July 27, 2025, 06:48:29 PMQuote from: 12_Gauge_Chimp on July 27, 2025, 06:45:33 PMQuote from: NT2C on July 27, 2025, 06:11:24 PMQuote from: Lambykins on July 27, 2025, 06:09:26 PM....and the Grim Reaper keeps on rolling through musicians.....somebody go check on Dolly.
I'll toss her in with Willie. Gonna need a lot bigger roll of bubble wrap though...
We ought to check on Ric Flair too while we're at it.
Keith Richards is on his own.
Okay, but YOU get to bubble wrap him. I ain't doin' it. :smiley_nah:
Maybe you could get some of that "Securefoam" from Demolition Man and use that. John Spartan: "What the hell happened? All of the sudden the car turned into a cannoli!" :smiley_clap:
Quote from: NT2C on July 27, 2025, 06:48:29 PMQuote from: 12_Gauge_Chimp on July 27, 2025, 06:45:33 PMQuote from: NT2C on July 27, 2025, 06:11:24 PMQuote from: Lambykins on July 27, 2025, 06:09:26 PM....and the Grim Reaper keeps on rolling through musicians.....somebody go check on Dolly.
I'll toss her in with Willie. Gonna need a lot bigger roll of bubble wrap though...
We ought to check on Ric Flair too while we're at it.
Keith Richards is on his own.
Okay, but YOU get to bubble wrap him. I ain't doin' it. :smiley_nah:
Oh, Ric Flair can bubble wrap himself. I'm not getting anywhere close to him.
Quote from: 12_Gauge_Chimp on July 27, 2025, 04:16:56 PMTom Leher has passed at age 97.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Lehrer
Nope, this week never happened. That's just shit.
I just checked if my favourite blues musician is still kicking and someone already added a dash to his birthdate on wikipedia as if he's going to die every minute. :gonk:
I just thought of something.
Can we get someone to go check on Bruce Willis and Clint Eastwood ?
I figure the Grim Reaper may have some trouble taking Clint down even at his advanced age, but Bruce ain't exactly John McClane these days and might be an easier target for him.
Quote from: 12_Gauge_Chimp on July 28, 2025, 06:54:58 PMI just thought of something.
Can we get someone to go check on Bruce Willis and Clint Eastwood ?
I figure the Grim Reaper may have some trouble taking Clint down even at his advanced age, but Bruce ain't exactly John McClane these days and might be an easier target for him.
David Attenborough turned 99 this year, Tom Baker is in his 90s as well.
The next decade is going to be pretty sad. A lot of the action stars, classic British actors and 70s and 80s musicians are getting up there in age.
Billy Joel is apparently in poor health and has some kind of chronic brain condition.
Quote from: majorhavoc on July 29, 2025, 01:23:50 PMBilly Joel is apparently in poor health and has some kind of chronic brain condition.
From what I've read, Billy Joel has what's called Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, which is treatable and apparently his condition is improving.
This is according to an interview he did with Bill Maher earlier this month.
Still, it probably wouldn't be a bad idea to break out the bubble wrap just in case.
Quote from: tirls on July 29, 2025, 05:54:03 AMQuote from: 12_Gauge_Chimp on July 28, 2025, 06:54:58 PMDavid Attenborough turned 99 this year, Tom Baker is in his 90s as well.
The next decade is going to be pretty sad. A lot of the action stars, classic British actors and 70s and 80s musicians are getting up there in age.
Tom Baker is THAT old? No Way--I still picture him with his Sonic Screwdriver and K-9............and that freakin' scarf that is about as long as from here to Galifrey
Flaco Jimenez, best known as a member of the band "Texas Tornadoes", passed away July 31st, 2025 at the age of 86.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flaco_Jim%C3%A9nez
Quote from: 12_Gauge_Chimp on August 01, 2025, 02:13:14 PMFlaco Jimenez, best known as a member of the band "Texas Tornadoes", passed away July 31st, 2025 at the age of 86.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flaco_Jim%C3%A9nez
He worked with some of the greats, like the Stones and Carlos Santana. Of course I only know that because - sadly - I often don't learn about amazingly talented human beings until they die. :-[
Quote from: majorhavoc on August 01, 2025, 06:14:42 PMQuote from: 12_Gauge_Chimp on August 01, 2025, 02:13:14 PMFlaco Jimenez, best known as a member of the band "Texas Tornadoes", passed away July 31st, 2025 at the age of 86.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flaco_Jim%C3%A9nez
He worked with some of the greats, like the Stones and Carlos Santana. Of course I only know that because - sadly - I often don't learn about amazingly talented human beings until they die. :-[
Yeah.
I only know of The Texas Tornadoes because my mom used to listen to them a bit when I was a kid. I'm usually a metal fan, but there's a couple Texas Tornadoes songs I like.
Loni Anderson, age 79.
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/articles/popular-1980s-actor-loni-anderson-221122299.html (https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/articles/popular-1980s-actor-loni-anderson-221122299.html)
Well for fucks sake ...
QuoteActress Kelley Mack, known for her appearance in post-apocalyptic zombie drama "The Walking Dead," has died. She was 33.
https://www.cnn.com/2025/08/06/entertainment/kelley-mack-walking-dead-death-hnk
Astronaut Jim Lovell, age 97.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/apollo-13-moon-mission-leader-191740871.html (https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/apollo-13-moon-mission-leader-191740871.html)
William Webster
https://abcnews.go.com/US/former-fbi-cia-director-william-webster-dies-101/story?id=124500307 (https://abcnews.go.com/US/former-fbi-cia-director-william-webster-dies-101/story?id=124500307)
Bobby Whitlock
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/bobby-whitlock-derek-and-the-dominos-founder-dies/ (https://www.cbsnews.com/news/bobby-whitlock-derek-and-the-dominos-founder-dies/)
not a good year for musicians :headbang: :headbang:
QuoteEnglish-born Terence Stamp, who burned brightly as a young actor in the 1960s, with praise heaped upon him for roles in "Billy Budd," "The Collector" and "Far From the Madding Crowd," memorably played the villain General Zod in the Superman films and was the highlight of Steven Soderbergh's "The Limey," died Sunday, his family confirmed to Reuters. He was 87.
https://variety.com/2025/film/news/terence-stamp-dead-superman-1236491435/
QuoteGreg Iles, the Mississippi author of the "Natchez Burning" trilogy and other works, has died. He was 65.
https://www.cnn.com/2025/08/17/us/greg-iles-mississippi-natchez-burning-trilogy-dies-hnk
General Zod :(
And they just announced they were working on a sequel to Priscilla as well.
Quote from: tirls on August 18, 2025, 02:31:12 PMGeneral Zod :(
And they just announced they were working on a sequel to Priscilla as well.
Maybe they can work his death into the story now.
Unless filming had already started, in which case they may be screwed.
The last living American flying ace of WW2 has passed away.
Ensign Donald Melvin McPherson passed away on August 14th, 2025 at the age of 103.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_M._McPherson
'Dances With Wolves' actor Graham Greene dies at 73 (https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/celebrity/dances-wolves-actor-graham-greene-dies-73-rcna228489)
Quote from: Barr on September 02, 2025, 10:20:33 AM'Dances With Wolves' actor Graham Greene dies at 73 (https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/celebrity/dances-wolves-actor-graham-greene-dies-73-rcna228489)
He had a notable (but short) appearance in
The Last of Us. I'll never forget "Who's this little psycho?" He was largely typecast, but always brought an aura of authenticity to his acting, which is probably why he was type cast. 73 is too damn young.
QuoteDesigner Giorgio Armani, who helped to put Italy at the forefront of global fashion and dressed Hollywood stars, has died at the age of 91
https://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/italian-fashion-designer-giorgio-armani-dies-91-2025-09-04/
Quote from: EBuff75 on September 04, 2025, 03:41:50 PMQuoteDesigner Giorgio Armani, who helped to put Italy at the forefront of global fashion and dressed Hollywood stars, has died at the age of 91
https://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/italian-fashion-designer-giorgio-armani-dies-91-2025-09-04/
This shows how little I pay attention to the fashion world, because I honestly thought he'd died years ago.
Damn... I wore a lot of his designs. Okay, I got it for hundreths of a cent to the dollar at the Salvation Army Thrift Store in Quakertown, PA, but I wore it... and I looked GOOOD! :shades:
Quote from: NT2C on September 04, 2025, 04:15:57 PMDamn... I wore a lot of his designs. Okay, I got it for hundreths of a cent to the dollar at the Salvation Army Thrift Store in Quakertown, PA, but I wore it... and I looked GOOOD! :shades:
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ej02gvKXkAAxNVe.jpg)
The Grim Reaper apparently has a vendetta against musicians in 2025.
Lead singer for Supertramp, Rick Davies, age 81.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp98zg2k2xko (https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp98zg2k2xko)
Also, singer/songwriter Tom Shipley, age 84 on August 24th
https://ultimateclassicrock.com/tom-shipley-one-toke-over-the-line-singer-dead/ (https://ultimateclassicrock.com/tom-shipley-one-toke-over-the-line-singer-dead/)
Quote from: Lambykins on September 09, 2025, 10:36:10 AMThe Grim Reaper apparently has a vendetta against musicians in 2025.
Lead singer for Supertramp, Rick Davies, age 81.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp98zg2k2xko (https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp98zg2k2xko)
Also, singer/songwriter Tom Shipley, age 84 on August 24th
https://ultimateclassicrock.com/tom-shipley-one-toke-over-the-line-singer-dead/ (https://ultimateclassicrock.com/tom-shipley-one-toke-over-the-line-singer-dead/)
Seems like the Grim Reaper is making a "Greatest Hits" album and needed some help with it.
That's probably why he's been collecting musicians these last few months.
Flo is gone. Polly Holliday, age 88.
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/tv/articles/polly-holliday-alice-star-dead-185924820.html (https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/tv/articles/polly-holliday-alice-star-dead-185924820.html)
Quote from: Lambykins on September 10, 2025, 03:33:51 PMFlo is gone. Polly Holliday, age 88.
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/tv/articles/polly-holliday-alice-star-dead-185924820.html (https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/tv/articles/polly-holliday-alice-star-dead-185924820.html)
From what I understand, she was the last surviving cast member of the show since Linda Lavin passed away last year.
Charlie Kirk: Founder of Turning Point USA, dead at 31 (https://www.bbc.com/news/live/c206zm81z4gt)
Quote from: Barr on September 10, 2025, 04:35:02 PMCharlie Kirk: Founder of Turning Point USA, dead at 31 (https://www.bbc.com/news/live/c206zm81z4gt)
Oh. Fuck.
Quote from: NT2C on September 10, 2025, 08:37:17 PMQuote from: Barr on September 10, 2025, 04:35:02 PMCharlie Kirk: Founder of Turning Point USA, dead at 31 (https://www.bbc.com/news/live/c206zm81z4gt)
Oh. Fuck.
There's a lot I'd really like to say, but instead I'll just suggest that if someone thinks it is okay to kill someone because of a difference of political opinion they need to do us a favor and suck-start a pistol.
Agreed. And in a similar apolitical vein, I'll add that we're living in an increasingly turbulent time when the appetite for solving differences through violent means is growing on all sides. As preppers, it would be irresponsible not to take note of that and take steps to ensure personal safety in the weeks, months and (sadly) years ahead.
Like DarkAxel, there's so much more I could say - about this heinous and cowardly crime in particular as well as the wider issue of political violence. But such discussions have no place here at UFOZS.
If anyone on here is interested in Bigfoot / Sasquatch, I'm sure that you know the name Dr. Jeff Meldrum, who appeared on many TV shows and documentaries about the subject. Today, his family announced his passing after a short battle with brain cancer. He was 67.
https://www.eastidahonews.com/2025/09/isu-anthropologist-bigfoot-researcher-dies-of-brain-cancer/
The name of the suspected shooter of Charlie Kirk has been announced in Utah, and the state will seek the death penalty. The suspect's name WILL NOT be repeated on this site! This is our formal policy for ALL such cases. We will not help give them the fame they crave.
As Utah has two forms of execution, lethal injection and firing squad, I think it behooves us all to petition the state to choose firing squad, and I hereby volunteer for said squad.
Quote from: NT2C on September 12, 2025, 11:46:00 AMThe name of the suspected shooter of Charlie Kirk has been announced in Utah, and the state will seek the death penalty. The suspect's name WILL NOT be repeated on this site! This is our formal policy for ALL such cases. We will not help give them the fame they crave.
As Utah has two forms of execution, lethal injection and firing squad, I think it behooves us all to petition the state to choose firing squad, and I hereby volunteer for said squad.
I volunteer as well and I'll even provide my own rifle and ammo.
Quote from: 12_Gauge_Chimp on September 12, 2025, 12:20:07 PMQuote from: NT2C on September 12, 2025, 11:46:00 AMThe name of the suspected shooter of Charlie Kirk has been announced in Utah, and the state will seek the death penalty. The suspect's name WILL NOT be repeated on this site! This is our formal policy for ALL such cases. We will not help give them the fame they crave.
As Utah has two forms of execution, lethal injection and firing squad, I think it behooves us all to petition the state to choose firing squad, and I hereby volunteer for said squad.
I volunteer as well and I'll even provide my own rifle and ammo.
I'll even supply a last cigarette for him. You can still buy those exploding ones, right? Eh, no worries, I can make my own.
QuoteRobert Redford, the dashing actor and Oscar-winning director who eschewed his status as a Hollywood leading man to champion causes close to his heart, has died
https://www.cnn.com/2025/09/16/entertainment/robert-redford-death
Grammy-winning songwriter Brett James dies in plane crash near North Carolina school (https://fox17.com/news/local/grammy-winning-songwriter-brett-james-dies-in-plane-crash-near-north-carolina-school-franklin-cirrus-sr22t-thursday-plane-crash-news-tennessee-google-trends)
Not gonna say a word, but his biggest hit was "Jesus Take The Wheel"
QuoteThe father of the Miata has died. Born Tsutomu Matano in Nagasaki in 1947, the designer behind the original NA chassis MX-5 was long known as Tom to a legion of fans of his work. Not just a groundbreaking stylist, his beaming enthusiasm was part of the Miata enthusiast community at large, with him regularly appearing at events.
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a68004587/tom-matano-mazda-miata-obituary/
Seeing as how I'm the resident chimp here, it seems fitting that I inform y'all that famed primatologist Jane Goodall has passed. :'(
She was 91.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jane_Goodall
How did y'all not tell me the guy who wrote the hook for one of Snoop Dogg's most famous songs and who played Ducky on NCIS passed back in September?
David McCallum passed September 25th.
Quote from: Anianna on October 08, 2025, 01:49:34 AMHow did y'all not tell me the guy who wrote the hook for one of Snoop Dogg's most famous songs and who played Ducky on NCIS passed back in September?
David McCallum passed September 25th.
I did not know this!
As a child people used to frequently tell my mother that I looked like a miniature version of him
Quote from: NT2C on October 08, 2025, 07:31:24 AMQuote from: Anianna on October 08, 2025, 01:49:34 AMHow did y'all not tell me the guy who wrote the hook for one of Snoop Dogg's most famous songs and who played Ducky on NCIS passed back in September?
David McCallum passed September 25th.
I did not know this!
As a child people used to frequently tell my mother that I looked like a miniature version of him
He died on September 25,
2023. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0564724/
Quote from: EBuff75 on October 08, 2025, 07:35:40 AMQuote from: NT2C on October 08, 2025, 07:31:24 AMQuote from: Anianna on October 08, 2025, 01:49:34 AMHow did y'all not tell me the guy who wrote the hook for one of Snoop Dogg's most famous songs and who played Ducky on NCIS passed back in September?
David McCallum passed September 25th.
I did not know this!
As a child people used to frequently tell my mother that I looked like a miniature version of him
He died on September 25, 2023. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0564724/
Yep, and I'm even the one who announced it: https://ufozs.com/smf/index.php?msg=34973
Y'all knew him as Ducky.
I knew him as Illya Kuryakin on The Man From Uncle.
We are not the same.
Also, he was the first husband of Jill Ireland. She later married Charles Bronson.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/joan-bennett-kennedy-wife-us-142840782.html (https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/joan-bennett-kennedy-wife-us-142840782.html)
Joan Kennedy, former wife of the late Ted Kennedy. She was 89.
Quote from: EBuff75 on October 08, 2025, 07:35:40 AMQuote from: NT2C on October 08, 2025, 07:31:24 AMQuote from: Anianna on October 08, 2025, 01:49:34 AMHow did y'all not tell me the guy who wrote the hook for one of Snoop Dogg's most famous songs and who played Ducky on NCIS passed back in September?
David McCallum passed September 25th.
I did not know this!
As a child people used to frequently tell my mother that I looked like a miniature version of him
He died on September 25, 2023. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0564724/
Well, damn. Leave it to me to be two years late.
Quote from: Anianna on October 08, 2025, 08:26:57 PMQuote from: EBuff75 on October 08, 2025, 07:35:40 AMQuote from: NT2C on October 08, 2025, 07:31:24 AMQuote from: Anianna on October 08, 2025, 01:49:34 AMHow did y'all not tell me the guy who wrote the hook for one of Snoop Dogg's most famous songs and who played Ducky on NCIS passed back in September?
David McCallum passed September 25th.
I did not know this!
As a child people used to frequently tell my mother that I looked like a miniature version of him
He died on September 25, 2023. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0564724/
Well, damn. Leave it to me to be two years late.
He's laterer
QuoteJohn Lodge, the singer and bassist of British rock band The Moody Blues for more than 50 years, has died. He was 82.
https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/john-lodge-singer-bassist-moody-blues-classic-era-126397948
Quote from: EBuff75 on October 10, 2025, 08:42:03 AMQuoteJohn Lodge, the singer and bassist of British rock band The Moody Blues for more than 50 years, has died. He was 82.
https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/john-lodge-singer-bassist-moody-blues-classic-era-126397948
damn..............seeing the Moodys with an orchestra was an
experience!
Diane Keaton, passes at age 79.
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/celebrity/articles/diane-keaton-famed-roles-father-184255872.html (https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/celebrity/articles/diane-keaton-famed-roles-father-184255872.html)
Gamers will probably be the only ones to recognize this name.
Tomonubu Itagaki, famous for his "Dead or Alive" fighting games as well as the 2004 reboot of "Ninja Gaiden", passed away October 16th, 2025 at the age of 58.
No cause of death has been released.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomonobu_Itagaki
Ace Frehley, Kiss Lead Guitarist and Solo Artist, Dies at 74 (https://variety.com/2025/music/news/ace-frehley-kiss-lead-guitarist-dead-1236554943/)
He shall no more Rock N Roll All Night, Nor Party Everyday.
Quote from: Barr on October 16, 2025, 05:48:12 PMAce Frehley, Kiss Lead Guitarist and Solo Artist, Dies at 74 (https://variety.com/2025/music/news/ace-frehley-kiss-lead-guitarist-dead-1236554943/)
He shall no more Rock N Roll All Night, Nor Party Everyday.
Somewhere out there, Keith Richards just went through "The Quickening" from "Highlander" and thinks to himself "Huh, another one. Wonder who it was this time?".
Quote from: 12_Gauge_Chimp on October 16, 2025, 06:00:48 PMQuote from: Barr on October 16, 2025, 05:48:12 PMAce Frehley, Kiss Lead Guitarist and Solo Artist, Dies at 74 (https://variety.com/2025/music/news/ace-frehley-kiss-lead-guitarist-dead-1236554943/)
He shall no more Rock N Roll All Night, Nor Party Everyday.
Somewhere out there, Keith Richards just went through "The Quickening" from "Highlander" and thinks to himself "Huh, another one. Wonder who it was this time?".
There can be only one!
QuoteActor Ed Williams, known for playing a mega-quirky lab scientist in the "Police Squad!" television series and its big-screen incarnation as the original "Naked Gun" movies, has died at age 98.
https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/10/16/actor-ed-williams-naked-gun-dies/
She wasn't famous famous, but Mom passed just before midnight Sunday 5 October. She was retiring from teaching this year after 24 years and nearly 600 students.
Quote from: Crimson_Phoenix on October 17, 2025, 09:49:38 PMShe wasn't famous famous, but Mom passed just before midnight Sunday 5 October. She was retiring from teaching this year after 24 years and nearly 600 students.
My condolences, Crimson_Phoenix.
Quote from: Crimson_Phoenix on October 17, 2025, 09:49:38 PMShe wasn't famous famous, but Mom passed just before midnight Sunday 5 October. She was retiring from teaching this year after 24 years and nearly 600 students.
That's rough. May she rest in peace.
Quote from: Crimson_Phoenix on October 17, 2025, 09:49:38 PMShe wasn't famous famous, but Mom passed just before midnight Sunday 5 October. She was retiring from teaching this year after 24 years and nearly 600 students.
I never know what to say at times like this. Just know that I care.
Quote from: Crimson_Phoenix on October 17, 2025, 09:49:38 PMShe wasn't famous famous, but Mom passed just before midnight Sunday 5 October. She was retiring from teaching this year after 24 years and nearly 600 students.
But she was important and that's what this thread is all about. Sounds like she touched the lives of many. My heartfelt condolences to you, Crimson. I know how you feel as all of us eventually do. It's tough and there's no two ways about it.
Quote from: majorhavoc on October 16, 2025, 09:19:01 PMQuote from: 12_Gauge_Chimp on October 16, 2025, 06:00:48 PMQuote from: Barr on October 16, 2025, 05:48:12 PMAce Frehley, Kiss Lead Guitarist and Solo Artist, Dies at 74 (https://variety.com/2025/music/news/ace-frehley-kiss-lead-guitarist-dead-1236554943/)
He shall no more Rock N Roll All Night, Nor Party Everyday.
Somewhere out there, Keith Richards just went through "The Quickening" from "Highlander" and thinks to himself "Huh, another one. Wonder who it was this time?".
There can be only one!
Thank you both for finally providing an explanation for Keith Richard and Willy Nelson still being around.
June Lockhart, Lassie and Lost in Space Actress Who Was One of the Last Surviving Stars from Hollywood Golden Age, Dies at 100 (https://people.com/june-lockhart-dead-lassie-and-lost-in-space-actress-dies-at-100-8621340)
I didn't even know she was still alive. I'd been watching an episode or two here and there while making dinner on weekends the last couple months. It was one of Mom's favorite shows as a kid.
French actor Tcheky Karyo, perhaps best known for his role in "The Patriot" with Mel Gibson, passed away October 31st, 2025 at the age of 72.
Cause of death is listed as cancer, specifically adrenocortical carcinoma.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tch%C3%A9ky_Karyo
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/celebrity/articles/laura-dern-shares-statement-news-195820403.html (https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/celebrity/articles/laura-dern-shares-statement-news-195820403.html)
Actress Diane Ladd, age 89. Mother of Laura Dern.
Donna Jean Godchaux---singer for the Grateful Dead in the 70s
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/donna-jean-dead-grateful-dead-vocalist-1235458509/ (https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/donna-jean-dead-grateful-dead-vocalist-1235458509/)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2025/11/03/donna-jean-godchaux-grateful-dead-singer-death/87067605007/ (https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2025/11/03/donna-jean-godchaux-grateful-dead-singer-death/87067605007/)
Dick Cheney dead at 84 (https://www.cnn.com/2025/11/04/politics/dick-cheney-death-obit)
Quote from: Lambykins on November 03, 2025, 03:38:40 PMActress Diane Ladd, age 89. Mother of Laura Dern.
I'll always think of her as Clark Griswold's mom.
(https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=http%3A%2F%2F3.bp.blogspot.com%2F-SdXMxRtFVUk%2FVm-FpeezT9I%2FAAAAAAAAB3U%2F_KiRlJiWSIY%2Fs1600%2FVacation5.jpg&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=1a9c57e063e97840cbeec03477064aa81b09e1c51ca96891b27e937e68af3cba)
Duane Roberts, the guy who invented the frozen burrito, has died (https://gizmodo.com/the-inventor-of-the-frozen-burrito-has-died-2000680863)
former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/nfl/article-15274449/paul-tagliabue-nfl-commissioner-death.html (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/nfl/article-15274449/paul-tagliabue-nfl-commissioner-death.html)
Burt Meyer, dead at 99 (https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/arts/design/burton-meyer-dead.html).
You don't know of him by name, but if any part of your childhood was spent in the 1960s, 1970s or 1980s, you sure as shootin' know his role in your childhood. The toy designer who helped develop a list of toys that read like a Hall of Fame Roll Call from my childhood: Lite Brite, Rock'em Sock'em Robots, Mouse Trap, Toss Across and more. If bringing endless joy to generations of children can be a measure on one's life, his was certainly one very well-lived.
(https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b50ce44/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1532x1210+0+0/resize/840x663!/format/webp/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F7e%2F66%2F43699e534a7daa0b29b5ff6d9992%2Fburt-meyer-then-69-with-sled-dogs-on-a-trip-to-the-north-pole.jpg)
QuoteIn addition to inventing toys, Mr. Meyer was an adventurer who flew single-engine planes until he was in his late 80s; rode his bicycle on a 45-day solo trip from San Francisco to Charleston, S.C.; scuba-dived in Fiji and the Solomon Islands; and traveled to the North Pole for a 12-day, 135-mile trek when he was 69.
Reggae pioneer Jimmy Cliff
https://uk.news.yahoo.com/jimmy-cliff-jamaican-singer-took-120357119.html (https://uk.news.yahoo.com/jimmy-cliff-jamaican-singer-took-120357119.html)
CEO of Rock Island Armory and co-creator of the .22 TCM round, Martin Tuason passed away November 19th, 2025 at the age of 51.
His family said he passed due to a long illness.
noted ax man Steve Cropper
https://variety.com/2025/music/news/steve-cropper-dead-guitarist-booker-t-otis-redding-blues-brothers-1236599198/ (https://variety.com/2025/music/news/steve-cropper-dead-guitarist-booker-t-otis-redding-blues-brothers-1236599198/)
Quote from: aikorob on December 03, 2025, 04:21:03 PMnoted ax man Steve Cropper
https://variety.com/2025/music/news/steve-cropper-dead-guitarist-booker-t-otis-redding-blues-brothers-1236599198/ (https://variety.com/2025/music/news/steve-cropper-dead-guitarist-booker-t-otis-redding-blues-brothers-1236599198/)
I'll forever picture him with his long hair, beard, and sunglasses from the Blues Brothers. Makes me want to watch the movie again!
Quote from: EBuff75 on December 03, 2025, 04:31:07 PMQuote from: aikorob on December 03, 2025, 04:21:03 PMnoted ax man Steve Cropper
https://variety.com/2025/music/news/steve-cropper-dead-guitarist-booker-t-otis-redding-blues-brothers-1236599198/ (https://variety.com/2025/music/news/steve-cropper-dead-guitarist-booker-t-otis-redding-blues-brothers-1236599198/)
I'll forever picture him with his long hair, beard, and sunglasses from the Blues Brothers. Makes me want to watch the movie again!
I didn't realize he played on the original recording of "Soul Man" as well as the BB version
It seems like Cropper's death should be somewhere under "Disasters in Current Events". He was only 84. . . .
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
Voice actors Jeff Garcia and Jim Ward both passed away on December 10th, 2025. Jeff Garcia was 50 and Jim Ward was 66.
Both Garcia and Ward did work for Nickelodeon with Garcia portraying Sheen Estevez in "Jimmy Neutron" and Ward working on "The Fairly Odd-Parents".
Garcia's cause of death is listed as complications from a collapsed lung (he'd been in the hospital multiple times this year for an aneurysm, a stroke and finally pneumonia, which likely caused the collapsed lung.)
Ward's cause of death is listed as complications due to Alzheimer's disease, which he'd been suffering from since 2021.
Jeff Garcia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Garcia_(comedian)
Jim Ward
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Ward_(voice_actor)
Quote from: 12_Gauge_Chimp on December 11, 2025, 04:50:30 PMVoice actors Jeff Garcia and Jim Ward both passed away on December 10th, 2025. Jeff Garcia was 50 and Jim Ward was 66.
Both Garcia and Ward did work for Nickelodeon with Garcia portraying Sheen Estevez in "Jimmy Neutron" and Ward working on "The Fairly Odd-Parents".
Garcia's cause of death is listed as complications from a collapsed lung (he'd been in the hospital multiple times this year for an aneurysm, a stroke and finally pneumonia, which likely caused the collapsed lung.)
Ward's cause of death is listed as complications due to Alzheimer's disease, which he'd been suffering from since 2021.
Jeff Garcia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Garcia_(comedian)
Jim Ward
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Ward_(voice_actor)
Oof, both greats from my childhood.
Quote from: Crimson_Phoenix on December 11, 2025, 11:56:49 PMQuote from: 12_Gauge_Chimp on December 11, 2025, 04:50:30 PMVoice actors Jeff Garcia and Jim Ward both passed away on December 10th, 2025. Jeff Garcia was 50 and Jim Ward was 66.
Both Garcia and Ward did work for Nickelodeon with Garcia portraying Sheen Estevez in "Jimmy Neutron" and Ward working on "The Fairly Odd-Parents".
Garcia's cause of death is listed as complications from a collapsed lung (he'd been in the hospital multiple times this year for an aneurysm, a stroke and finally pneumonia, which likely caused the collapsed lung.)
Ward's cause of death is listed as complications due to Alzheimer's disease, which he'd been suffering from since 2021.
Jeff Garcia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Garcia_(comedian)
Jim Ward
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Ward_(voice_actor)
Oof, both greats from my childhood.
My favorite character on "Jimmy Neutron" was Sheen, so Jeff Garcia's death is especially sad for me.
Quote from: 12_Gauge_Chimp on December 12, 2025, 12:25:40 AMQuote from: Crimson_Phoenix on December 11, 2025, 11:56:49 PMQuote from: 12_Gauge_Chimp on December 11, 2025, 04:50:30 PMVoice actors Jeff Garcia and Jim Ward both passed away on December 10th, 2025. Jeff Garcia was 50 and Jim Ward was 66.
Both Garcia and Ward did work for Nickelodeon with Garcia portraying Sheen Estevez in "Jimmy Neutron" and Ward working on "The Fairly Odd-Parents".
Garcia's cause of death is listed as complications from a collapsed lung (he'd been in the hospital multiple times this year for an aneurysm, a stroke and finally pneumonia, which likely caused the collapsed lung.)
Ward's cause of death is listed as complications due to Alzheimer's disease, which he'd been suffering from since 2021.
Jeff Garcia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Garcia_(comedian)
Jim Ward
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Ward_(voice_actor)
Oof, both greats from my childhood.
My favorite character on "Jimmy Neutron" was Sheen, so Jeff Garcia's death is especially sad for me.
In high school and college, I used to do voices to annoy friends. I miss doing the Ms. Fowl "RAWK Sheeeeeeen!"
Rob Reiner is dead, Goodbye Meathead. (https://www.cnn.com/entertainment/live-news/homicide-detectives-investigating-at-address-connected-with-hollywood-director-rob-reiner)
Quote from: Barr on December 14, 2025, 11:03:34 PMRob Reiner is dead, Goodbye Meathead. (https://www.cnn.com/entertainment/live-news/homicide-detectives-investigating-at-address-connected-with-hollywood-director-rob-reiner)
Oh, him and his wife, apparently murdered together. Wow.
Quote from: Anianna on December 15, 2025, 01:15:49 AMQuote from: Barr on December 14, 2025, 11:03:34 PMRob Reiner is dead, Goodbye Meathead. (https://www.cnn.com/entertainment/live-news/homicide-detectives-investigating-at-address-connected-with-hollywood-director-rob-reiner)
Oh, him and his wife, apparently murdered together. Wow.
Killed by their crackhead son. Bad way to go.
Quote from: Barr on December 14, 2025, 11:03:34 PMRob Reiner is dead, Goodbye Meathead. (https://www.cnn.com/entertainment/live-news/homicide-detectives-investigating-at-address-connected-with-hollywood-director-rob-reiner)
This is Spinal Tap
A Few Good Men
The Princess Bride
When Harry Met Sally
Stand By Me
Misery
The Wolf of Wall Street
He directed some of my all time favorite movies.
Buck Rodgers has passed
https://variety.com/2025/tv/obituaries-people-news/gil-gerard-dead-buck-rogers-in-the-25th-century-1236610578/ (https://variety.com/2025/tv/obituaries-people-news/gil-gerard-dead-buck-rogers-in-the-25th-century-1236610578/)
QuotePulitzer Prize-winning journalist and war correspondent Peter Arnett has died at the age of 91, US media has reported.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce86j7n6d3do
Former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle died this morning along with his wife and two children in a plane crash in North Carolina.
He was 55.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greg_Biffle
Joe Ely
https://www.dallasnews.com/arts-entertainment/music/2025/12/16/joe-ely-texas-troubadour-who-played-pivotal-role-in-austins-transformation-has-died/ (https://www.dallasnews.com/arts-entertainment/music/2025/12/16/joe-ely-texas-troubadour-who-played-pivotal-role-in-austins-transformation-has-died/)
'Call of Duty' co-creator Vince Zampella dies at 55 (https://www.nbcnews.com/news/obituaries/call-duty-co-creator-vince-zampella-dead-55-rcna250605)
Betty Reid Soskin, the oldest US park ranger who retired at 100, has passed at 104. She spent her life honoring women who took over work on the homefront during WWII.
Brigitt Bardot
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c888rzkd0dzo (https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c888rzkd0dzo)
Quote from: aikorob on December 28, 2025, 05:02:21 AMBrigitt Bardot
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c888rzkd0dzo (https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c888rzkd0dzo)
Ah, man... :'(
Annette Dionne--- last member of Dionne quintuplets
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpvd90k2zn4o (https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpvd90k2zn4o)
QuoteIsiah Whitlock Jr., an actor best known for playing the corrupt state senator Clay Davis on "The Wire," died on Tuesday in New York, Variety has confirmed. He was 71.
https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/isiah-whitlock-jr-dead-the-wire-veep-1236620750/
Good f*cking riddance, 2025!
Quote from: majorhavoc on December 31, 2025, 07:13:18 AMGood f*cking riddance, 2025!
Not as bad as 2016 (the year of Harambe) or 2020 (pestilence), but not great, either.
Quote from: majorhavoc on December 31, 2025, 07:13:18 AMGood f*cking riddance, 2025!
No kidding.
This is definitely one year I'll be happy to leave in the rear view.
Lock this thread! I think all of us saw enough of 2025!
Nailed it shut!