People die every day. Some of them are famous, some important, many newsworthy. This thread is for announcements of deaths in the news, discussions of the legacy of those recently deceased people, and memorials of same.
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To start with, the last of the original Von Trapp Singers has died, Maria Von Trapp, 99, in Vermont. (This is the daughter of Captain Von Trapp, not her stepmother who was also named Maria. In the musical, they called her Louisa.)
http://news.yahoo.com/maria-von-trapp-99-dies-vermont-005546425.html
2023 mod note:
In line with the general forum rules, 'gravedancing' is prohibited here. If you're celebrating someone's death, your post will get thumped. This rule applies regardless of what the person you're discussing has said or done.
This doesn't mean that you can't discuss their life or legacy, or express an opinion as to whether they escaped justice for their actions. But if that starts to become a longer conversation, there are other OTC threads that may be more appropriate.
Edited by Mrph1 on Nov 30th 2023 at 11:28:19 AM
Rock on, Gold Dust Woman
He's one of those actors that apparently has shown up in a lot of stuff. Just glancing at his resume, he's been in Alien, Big Love, Twin Peaks, The Green Mile, Two-Lane Blacktop, Pretty in Pink, and I could go on if I felt like it. Point is the dude has been in a lot of movies and shows.
Have you any dreams you'd like to sell?
A good actor, and one who often blended well with the scenes in different types of movies. May his memory be eternal.
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Violet Brown, the first ever Jamaican supercentenarian and the world's oldest living person, has passed away at age 117.
And she probably would have lived longer had some members of her family not kidnapped her recently (I wish I was joking, but the article elaborates on that). Anyway, the new oldest living person, and the absolute last person verified to have been born in the 19th century, is the Japanese woman Nabi Tajima.
edited 15th Sep '17 10:06:06 PM by TotemicHero
Expergiscēre cras, medior quam hodie. (Awaken tomorrow, better than today.)
Baron Dave Romm, fixture of Twin Cities fandom and radio humorist, has passed at 62. In memorial, here's a line to a video starring him. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8hizlY6ylw
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I live in the Twin Cites, and I had no idea who this guy was until today. Still sad that he's gone though.
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Stanislav Petrov, the man who saved the world from nuclear Armageddon by way of false alarm died in may this year, but his death was just recently made public this month.
A procrastination in of itself
We all owe that man our lives.
“And the Bunny nails it!” ~ Gabrael “If the UN can get through a day without everyone strangling everyone else so can we.” ~ Cyran
Indeed. St Petersburg, if you feel the need for a new statue, I've got a nomination... Common sense under acute pressure occasionally needs commemorating, and you rarely find finer moments of it.
The Cosmopolitan Fictioneer
... RIP, Petrov. Your actions probably ensured that I my mom would actually give birth to me four years afterwards.
Oh, bother.
Dasvidanya Petrov. You probably averted human extinction.
Disgusted, but not surprised
Legendary WWE heel manager and color commentator Bobby Heenan has passed away at the age of 73.
The Wanderer
'Screaming Eagle Of Soul' Charles Bradley Dies At 68
Bradley, known for a powerful and pained rasp that he used to channel both his demons and deep gratitude, released his debut album No Time For Dreaming, at 62. Bradley, who openly shared his idolization of the legendary James Brown after first seeing Brown perform in 1962, became a totemic artist for the Daptone label, best known for its revivalist '60s soul.
"Charles was truly grateful for all the love he's received from his fans and we hope his message of love is remembered and carried on," a statement from Daptone read. "Thank you for your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time."
Born in Gainesville, Fla., Bradley grew up in Brooklyn but left home at the age of 14. "If I'm not wanted, I'm gone. And I left," he said in a 2013 interview. He spent much of his life itinerant, performing at one point in Maine — where his band was disbanded due to the Vietnam draft, as he told the Chicago Tribune in 2011. From there he headed west, working odd jobs and seeking out chances to sing. In his 40s, he moved back to Brooklyn and began performing as James Brown impersonator under the name Black Velvet before being scouted by Gabriel Roth, a Daptone co-founder and recording engineer, though he continued to perform under the pseudonym while developing a career under his given name.
After the release of his debut album, Bradley began touring extensively, invariably closing his shows by descending the stage and thanking his audience, extending hugs to all.
"Charles was somehow one of the meekest and strongest people I've ever known. His pain was a cry for universal love and humanity. His soulful moans and screams will echo forever on records and in the ears and hearts of those who were fortunate enough to share time with him," Gabriel Roth writes in a statement. "I find some solace knowing that he will continue to inspire love and music in this world for generations to come. I told him as much a few days ago. He smiled and told me, 'I tried.' It was probably the simplest and most inspiring thing he ever told me. I think he wanted to hug each person on this planet individually. I mean that literally, and anyone that ever saw him knows that he honestly tried."
Barry Dennen, 'Jesus Christ Superstar' Actor and Barbra Streisand Ex, Dies at 79
Of course, I mostly know him as the Chamberlain from The Dark Crystal. RIP.
edited 27th Sep '17 12:57:53 AM by TropesForever
He was a really good voice actor. I remember him best as the grandfatherly and ruthlessly evil Master Li from Jade Empire, and the smug as hell Dean Domino from Fallout: New Vegas.
FABRICATI DIEM, PVNC!
He was fantastic as Pilate in the film version of Jesus Christ Superstar. He was in the original cast, as well. That a great credit to have - that show is a massive part of the rise of Andrew Lloyd Webber. Who knows whether we'd have Cats, Evita, or Phantom of the Opera if JCS hadn't been success.
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Hugh Heffner has passed at 91.
I just heard about that. I think he was 91.
Truly a God among men. May his work be forever honored.
No matter you see him as good or not, there's no denying that he's an iconic, legendary businessman who revolutionized human culture with a brand of magazine. Rest in peace.
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May he be surrounded by Playdates in bunny suits in the afterlife.
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RIP to the man for introducing the Playboy Bunny costume to the world.
Here's a music video he made a cameo.
edited 28th Sep '17 6:36:29 AM by MrTerrorist
Here's another one... If I can embed this video:
edited 28th Sep '17 12:05:22 PM by Angeldeb82
Let us all have a solemn wank in his honour.
But no seriously, R.I.P Hugh, you were a legend.
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Aww nuts. I mostly knew him from that scene in the first Avengers movie with Bruce Banner but what a scene it was. RIP.