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.
Please observe the usual rules about posting ettiquette and note that this is in On-Topic Conversations.
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
Musician/Composer
Dave Underwood, who voiced the Chief in the English dub of You're Under Arrest! and Iga in Blue Submarine No. 6 among others, died eleven days ago at the age of 57.
Ellen Ash Peters, former Connecticut Chief Justice, 94:
AJ Simon, Albany NFL draft hopeful, died suddenly at age 25.
Lorenzo Palomo, Spanish composer and conductor, died five days ago at age 86.
The Allman Brothers Band guitarist and co-founder Dickey Betts has passed away from cancer and COPD. He was 80.
Mysterious Fan
Gen Francis Ogolla: Kenya helicopter crash kills country's military chief
Julia Rausing, billionaire philanthopist Hans Rausing's second wife, 63:
Bob Graham, former Florida governor and senator, 87:
https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/16/politics/bob-graham-dies/index.html
Mandisa Lynn Hundley, American Idol alum, died suddenly at age 47. 
Musician/Composer
Japanese voice actor Yasuo Muramatsu died on April 11 at the age of 91.
Philosopher Daniel Dennett, one of the Four Horsemen of New Atheism (so please, no comments along the lines of "God rest his soul"), dead at 82.
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I was about to say no bashing until I realized the meaning. RIP.
Werner Spitz, German-American forensic pathologist, died almost a week ago at age 97.
Faith Ringgold, quilt and visual artist, died over a week ago at age 93.
Roman Gabriel, former NFL MVP quarterback, 83:
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/39982942/roman-gabriel-former-nc-state-qb-nfl-mvp-dies-83
Steve Sloan, college football coach and athletics administrator, died last week at age 79.
Dave McCarty, former MLB player, died suddenly at age 54.
Andrew Davis, British orchestra conductor, 80:
Add one more to the long list of recent baseball deaths: Hall of Fame manager Whitey Herzog died a week ago today at 92.
https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/39954883/hall-fame-manager-whitey-herzog-dies-age-92
Lourdes Portillo, director of The Devil Never Sleeps, 80:
Eva Evans, TikTok star and Club Rat creator, died suddenly at age 29.
Palitha Kumara Thewarapperuma, Sri Lankan politician, was killed by electrocution almost a week ago at age 63.
Kathe Sasso, Austrian resistance fighter, died over a week ago at age 98 (link is in German, though).
Adrian Fogarty, Mexican dub actor has died as revealed by his ex wife Marina Huerta. Que En Paz Descanse.
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Here's a link to a report of his passing. I'm sorry to say that I haven't heard much of his work, but from what little I've seen I could still appreciate his talent. Rest in Peace, Mr. Fogarty.
Edited by Angry_Clown on Apr 22nd 2024 at 9:11:09 AM
Just a simple man, making my way through the Tropes.
Chris King, California rapper, was murdered by gunshots at age 32.
Michael Cuscuna, Grammy-winning jazz producer, 75:
Mysterious Fan
Former Labour minister Frank Field dies aged 81
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-68887629
Zoe Ball announces her Mother, Julia Peckham, death after cancer diagnosis
Cecil Williams, pastor of Glide church, 94:
Shannon Matthews: Michael Donovan, the man behind kidnapping plot dies, aged 54
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-68836673
Edited by The10thGeek on Apr 17th 2024 at 5:13:38 PM