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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

The10thGeek Mysterious Fan from Somewhere in England Since: Feb, 2015 Relationship Status: Singularity
Mysterious Fan
#6601: Oct 12th 2024 at 10:22:22 AM

Former SNP leader and Scottish First Minister, Alex Salmond, has sadly died

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/crkm284yp1jt

Angeldeb82 Since: Dec, 2010
#6602: Oct 12th 2024 at 11:29:58 AM

Billy Shaw, Bills legend and Hall of Fame football guard, died over a week ago at age 85.

Helmut Bauer, German bishop, died last week at age 91.

Lily Ebert, British Holocaust survivor, 100:

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/09/books/lily-ebert-dead.html

Brian Hastings, New Zealand cricketer, died five days ago at age 84.

Lore Segal, Austrian-American writer and novelist, died five days ago at age 96.

Ookamikun This is going to be so much fun. (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
This is going to be so much fun.
#6603: Oct 12th 2024 at 2:20:19 PM

RIP Doraemon's VA. She's now with Nobita's. At least they finished their work with Stand By Me Doraemon, which arguably is a good "closure" to the series.

Angeldeb82 Since: Dec, 2010
#6604: Oct 13th 2024 at 11:42:34 AM

Ifgenia Martinez y Hernandez, feminist icon of the Mexican left, died over a week ago at age 99.

Zaw Myint Maung, Burmese politician, physician and political prisoner, died almost a week ago at age 72.

George Baldock, British soccer player, died in a drowning accident at age 31.

Angeldeb82 Since: Dec, 2010
Angeldeb82 Since: Dec, 2010
#6606: Oct 14th 2024 at 6:48:42 PM

Kaseem "Ka" Ryan, rapper, producer, and firefighter from Brooklyn, died suddenly at age 52.

Travsam The Reconqueror from The Spanish side of Europe Since: Sep, 2023 Relationship Status: My elf kissing days are over
Angeldeb82 Since: Dec, 2010
The10thGeek Mysterious Fan from Somewhere in England Since: Feb, 2015 Relationship Status: Singularity
Mysterious Fan
#6609: Oct 15th 2024 at 9:51:17 AM

[up]Already been posted, please see #6601!!

Angeldeb82 Since: Dec, 2010
#6610: Oct 16th 2024 at 11:49:47 AM

[up] Thanks. I didn't even know you already posted Alex's death, and I ignored it. My bad.

Thomas J. Donohue, business executive and former U.S. Chamber CEO, 86:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2024/10/15/thomas-donohue-chamber-commerce-dies/

G.N. Saibaba, Indian scholar, writer and human rights activist, succumbed to illness at age 56-57.

Sir Mike Jackson, British Army officer, 80:

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8djnnel017o

Spinosegnosaurus77 Ramen Fairy from Ontario, Canada Since: May, 2011 Relationship Status: All I Want for Christmas is a Girlfriend
The10thGeek Mysterious Fan from Somewhere in England Since: Feb, 2015 Relationship Status: Singularity
Mysterious Fan
#6612: Oct 16th 2024 at 3:02:57 PM

[up][up]No problem, my friend!! Mistakes can and do tend to happen all the time, especially on this thread after finding out about a famous celebrity’s death days or even hours beforehand. Even I’ve been known to repost a few celebrity deaths on this thread on several such occasions.

Edited by The10thGeek on Oct 16th 2024 at 11:05:37 AM

AegisP Kindhearted SSSSSNAKE Man Since: Oct, 2014 Relationship Status: And they all lived happily ever after <3
Kindhearted SSSSSNAKE Man
#6613: Oct 16th 2024 at 3:04:33 PM

[up][up] RIP Liam.

As long as this flower is in my heart. My Strength will flow without end.
FernandoLemon Since: Aug, 2015
#6614: Oct 16th 2024 at 3:15:31 PM

Fuck, that's so close to where I live too. According to the paramedics, it's being investigated as a possible suicide.

Fuck, man. R.I.P. Liam.

Edited by FernandoLemon on Oct 16th 2024 at 7:15:51 AM

Happypaige0627 Since: Mar, 2023 Relationship Status: You cannot grasp the true form
MyFinalEdits Delete message from Parts Unknown (Spin-off Series) Relationship Status: Cast away
Delete message
#6616: Oct 16th 2024 at 4:11:14 PM

My condolences to his family and friends.

135 -> 180 -> 273 -> 191 -> 188 -> 230 -> 300 -> 311
Angry_Clown (Troper Journeyman) Relationship Status: All is for my lord
#6617: Oct 16th 2024 at 5:13:10 PM

Rest in Peace, Liam. While I wasn't a One Direction fan, I appreciate that he gave joy to many people with his music.

Just a simple man, making my way through the Tropes.
Weirdguy149 Former King from Lumiose City Since: Jul, 2014 Relationship Status: I'd jump in front of a train for ya!
Former King
#6618: Oct 16th 2024 at 6:02:28 PM

What an awful way to go. My heart goes out to the One Direction fans out there.

The legend has returned.
tclittle Professional Forum Ninja from Somewhere Down in Texas Since: Apr, 2010
Professional Forum Ninja
#6619: Oct 16th 2024 at 9:22:21 PM

Japanese social media is morning the loss of actor Toshiyuki Nishida.

It's only just been reported so no articles are up, at least in English.

"We're all paper, we're all scissors, we're all fightin' with our mirrors, scared we'll never find somebody to love."
MovieNut14 from the U.S. of A (Don’t ask) Relationship Status: [TOP SECRET]
#6620: Oct 17th 2024 at 9:52:59 AM

Actress Mitzi Gaynor has passed away from natural causes. She was 93.

"We are all so afraid, we are all so alone, we all so need from the outside the assurance of our own worthiness to exist."
Angeldeb82 Since: Dec, 2010
#6621: Oct 17th 2024 at 11:04:40 AM

[up][up] Here's the link to Nishida's death: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-17/actor-toshiyuki-nishida-dies-at-76/.216837

Leif Segerstam, Finnish conductor and composer, died over a week ago at age 80.

Edited by Angeldeb82 on Oct 17th 2024 at 11:05:25 AM

Angeldeb82 Since: Dec, 2010
#6622: Oct 18th 2024 at 11:55:59 AM

Victoria Roshchyna, Ukrainian journalist, died suddenly in Russian detention last month at age 27.

Mike Bullard, Canadian stand-up comic and broadcaster, died last week at age 67.

Megan Marshack, journalist and Nelson Rockefeller's aide, died over two weeks ago at age 70.

tclittle Professional Forum Ninja from Somewhere Down in Texas Since: Apr, 2010
Professional Forum Ninja
#6623: Oct 19th 2024 at 7:42:10 AM

Stanford University has confirmed that Phillip Zimbardo, the guy behind the controversial Stanford Prison Experiment, has passed at 91.

https://apnews.com/article/zimbardo-stanford-prison-experiment-psychology-af0ce3eb92b8442adbe7a40f5998e25f

Edited by tclittle on Oct 19th 2024 at 9:43:22 AM

"We're all paper, we're all scissors, we're all fightin' with our mirrors, scared we'll never find somebody to love."
Angeldeb82 Since: Dec, 2010
#6624: Oct 19th 2024 at 11:50:04 AM

Donald J. Hall Sr., Kansas City businessman, died almost a week ago at age 96.

Jack "Jackmaster" Revill, Scottish DJ, was killed in an accident at age 38.

Nadeem al-Wajidi, Indian Islamic scholar and writer, died five days ago at age 70.

Janet Nelson, British historian, died five days ago at age 82.

Tina Kaidenow, diplomat and government official, 59:

https://telegrafi.com/en/vdes-ish-ambasadorja-e-shba-se-ne-kosove-tina-kaidanow/


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