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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

callmeamuffin Just getting into Utena... (he/they) from the kitchen (Troper Knight) Relationship Status: Thinkin' about you, muffin
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#6901: Jan 3rd 2025 at 7:59:49 AM

RIP Britt Allcroft.

Edited by callmeamuffin on Jan 4th 2025 at 2:00:15 AM

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Iridener Since: Dec, 2019 Relationship Status: All I Want for Christmas is a Girlfriend
#6902: Jan 3rd 2025 at 10:57:18 AM

Ágnes Keleti, 103, Holocaust survivor and longest-lived Olympic champion (gymnastics).

Edited by Iridener on Jan 3rd 2025 at 10:57:57 AM

The10thGeek Mysterious Fan from Somewhere in England Since: Feb, 2015 Relationship Status: Singularity
Angeldeb82 Since: Dec, 2010
#6905: Jan 4th 2025 at 11:59:28 AM

Wilhelm Bruckner, German luthier and violinmaker, has died at age 92.

Ruth Butler, art historian and academic, died over a month ago (November 28, 2024) at age 93.

Shigeko Sasamori, Hiroshima survivor and anti-nuclear war activist, died almost three weeks ago at age 92.

Martin Karplus, Austrian-American chemist, died last week at age 94.

MovieNut14 from the U.S. of A (Don’t ask) Relationship Status: [TOP SECRET]
#6906: Jan 4th 2025 at 12:10:38 PM

[up][up]Jesus, that's horrible about Baena. My condolences to Aubrey Plaza.

If you ever find yourself in a dark place like that, please seek out help.

"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."
BlackStar55 Since: Sep, 2024
#6907: Jan 4th 2025 at 2:51:02 PM

Perry, the donkey who served as the model for Donkey in ‘SHREK’, has passed away at the age of 30.

https://www.paloaltoonline.com/news/2025/01/03/perry-beloved-donkey-of-bol-park-dies-at-30/

Angeldeb82 Since: Dec, 2010
#6909: Jan 4th 2025 at 6:46:54 PM

Mary Daugherty Abrams, Connecticut senator and advocate, succumbed to cancer at age 59.

Iridener Since: Dec, 2019 Relationship Status: All I Want for Christmas is a Girlfriend
#6910: Jan 5th 2025 at 2:14:12 AM

Oleksandr Semeniuk, Ukrainian karate world champion, KIA in defense of his country.

Angeldeb82 Since: Dec, 2010
#6911: Jan 5th 2025 at 11:45:27 AM

Martin "Tiger" Bech, TCU star Jack Beck's brother, was killed in the New Orleans New Year's Day attack at age 28.

Angelo Amato, Italian cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church, died five days ago at age 86.

Charlie Maxwell, left-handed baseball left-fielder, died over a week ago at age 97.

Dada Masilo, South African dancer and choreographer, succumbed to an illness last week at age 39.

Angeldeb82 Since: Dec, 2010
#6912: Jan 5th 2025 at 11:46:23 AM

Michael Newberry, British soccer player, died suddenly almost a week ago on his 27th birthday.

Jorge Lanata, Argentinian journalist and author, died almost a week ago at age 64.

Loretta Di Franco, opera singer, died almost a week ago at age 82.

The10thGeek Mysterious Fan from Somewhere in England Since: Feb, 2015 Relationship Status: Singularity
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#6915: Jan 5th 2025 at 9:45:20 PM

Noooo, Lanata. sad

My condolences to his family and friends.

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Iridener Since: Dec, 2019 Relationship Status: All I Want for Christmas is a Girlfriend
#6916: Jan 6th 2025 at 9:58:11 AM

Benoît Allemane, 82, French voice actor, most recurring dub voice of Morgan Freeman. Often did Santa Claus, plus Foghorn Leghorn, Goliath in Gargoyles, Baloo in TaleSpin, dubbed Worf in Star Trek, and many others.

Edited by Iridener on Jan 17th 2025 at 2:18:13 AM

Angeldeb82 Since: Dec, 2010
#6917: Jan 6th 2025 at 12:25:39 PM

Fraser Stoddart, British-American chemist, died last week at age 82.

Mrph1 he/him from Mercia (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: This is not my beautiful wife!
coinneach from Mordor Since: Apr, 2012 Relationship Status: Showing feelings of an almost human nature
#6920: Jan 7th 2025 at 2:59:54 PM

Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary, dead at 86.

Let's see what fresh fuckwittery the dolts can contrive to torment themselves with this time.
Bexlerfu Khatun of the Azim Steppe from Mol Iloh Since: Nov, 2020
Khatun of the Azim Steppe
#6921: Jan 7th 2025 at 3:21:49 PM
Thumped: Please see The Rules . This is a warning that this post is the sort of thing that will get you suspended.
Ultimatum Disasturbator from The Wiggle Room (Old as dirt) Relationship Status: Who needs love when you have waffles?
Disasturbator
#6922: Jan 7th 2025 at 3:25:50 PM

No graving dancing here Monsieur!

have a listen and have a link to my discord server
Travsam The Reconqueror from The Spanish side of Europe Since: Sep, 2023 Relationship Status: My elf kissing days are over
The Reconqueror
#6923: Jan 8th 2025 at 1:50:36 AM

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His contribution to folk music were important. Rest in peace Peter.

Edited by Travsam on Jan 8th 2025 at 10:50:45 AM

Lyendith Since: Mar, 2011
#6924: Jan 8th 2025 at 5:38:48 AM

Fuck, not Benoît Allemane too. sad Our legendary voice actors have been dropping like flies lately.

Iridener Since: Dec, 2019 Relationship Status: All I Want for Christmas is a Girlfriend
#6925: Jan 8th 2025 at 7:18:51 AM

And I created his page a few days ago, little did I know...


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