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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

Happypaige0627 Since: Mar, 2023 Relationship Status: You cannot grasp the true form
#7226: Mar 30th 2025 at 9:36:03 AM

[up][up] Loved him in The Slipper and the Rose. RIP.

gjjones Musician/Composer from South Wales, New York Since: Jul, 2016
Musician/Composer
#7227: Mar 30th 2025 at 10:15:26 AM

Voice actress Yoko Kawanami passed away on March 18. She was 67.

Edited by gjjones on Mar 30th 2025 at 1:15:40 PM

He/His/Him. No matter who you are, always Be Yourself.
Angeldeb82 Since: Dec, 2010
#7228: Mar 30th 2025 at 10:44:50 AM

Terry Manning, recording engineer, record producer, musician, and photographer, died five days ago at age 77.

Masahiro Shinoda, Japanese film director, died five days ago at age 94.

Alan Cuckston, British harpsichordist, pianist, conductor and lecturer, died almost a week ago at age 84.

Travsam The Reconqueror from The Spanish side of Europe Since: Sep, 2023 Relationship Status: My elf kissing days are over
The Reconqueror
#7229: Mar 31st 2025 at 4:33:33 AM

Alvaro Mangino, Uruguayan rugby union player and survivor of the Andes tragedy that inspired films like Alive and The Society of the Snow, died at 72. (In Spanish)

https://www.religionenlibertad.com/personajes/250329/muere-alvaro-mangino-superviviente-accidente-andes-dios-puso-resto-salvarnos_111355.html

Angeldeb82 Since: Dec, 2010
Iridener Since: Dec, 2019 Relationship Status: All I Want for Christmas is a Girlfriend
#7231: Apr 1st 2025 at 10:20:01 AM

Richard Norton, 75, martial artist, actor and stunt coordinator who worked with Chuck Norris and Jackie Chan. And the Prime Imperator of Immortan Joe in Mad Max: Fury Road.

The10thGeek Mysterious Fan from Somewhere in England Since: Feb, 2015 Relationship Status: Singularity
Angeldeb82 Since: Dec, 2010
#7233: Apr 1st 2025 at 11:58:05 AM

Christina McKelvie, Scottish politician and social worker, succumbed to cancer five days ago at age 57.

gjjones Musician/Composer from South Wales, New York Since: Jul, 2016
Musician/Composer
#7235: Apr 1st 2025 at 9:22:40 PM

Actor Val Kilmer died of pneumonia at 65.

He/His/Him. No matter who you are, always Be Yourself.
Angry_Clown (Troper Journeyman) Relationship Status: All is for my lord
#7236: Apr 1st 2025 at 9:26:02 PM

[up] Oh man sad

He was a great actor, may he rest in peace.

Just a simple man, making my way through the Tropes.
MovieNut14 from the U.S. of A (Don’t ask) Relationship Status: [TOP SECRET]
#7237: Apr 1st 2025 at 9:39:59 PM

...Shit. Wasn't expecting that.

"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."
MyFinalEdits Delete message from Parts Unknown (Spin-off Series) Relationship Status: Cast away
Delete message
#7238: Apr 1st 2025 at 9:57:10 PM

I knew about him thanks to At First Sight, whose page I made one year ago.

My condolences to his family and friends.

135 -> 180 -> 273 -> 191 -> 188 -> 230 -> 300 -> 311
Demetrios Lucky Seven from Des Plaines, Illinois (unfortunately) Since: Oct, 2009 Relationship Status: And they all lived happily ever after <3
Lucky Seven
#7239: Apr 1st 2025 at 10:10:27 PM

It was thanks to the movie Willow that I started liking him. Rest in peace to a great actor.

Come on! Let's bless them all until we get fershnickered!
Hawkeye86 Spirit of Battle from Classified (Searching for Spock) Relationship Status: You can be my wingman any time
Spirit of Battle
#7240: Apr 1st 2025 at 10:15:36 PM

RIP, was literally watching Top Gun earlier today.

You and I remember Budapest very differently
AyyItsMidnight Look, just be decent to one another ok? Since: Oct, 2018
Look, just be decent to one another ok?
#7241: Apr 1st 2025 at 10:20:45 PM

Yeah, this was gonna happen sooner or later. Guy's very publicly been in bad health for a while. What a legend, though. Not just your Tombstone or Batman Forever, but even voicework like The Prince of Egypt. God, he was great in that.

Self-serious autistic trans gal who loves rock/metal and animation with all her heart. (she/her)
Iridener Since: Dec, 2019 Relationship Status: All I Want for Christmas is a Girlfriend
#7242: Apr 1st 2025 at 10:32:51 PM

Well, shit, I rewatched Willow not long ago, dude was in a lot of things I loved as a kid. RIP. Wondering if he's having a chat with Mark Twain now.

MrTerrorist Since: Aug, 2009
#7243: Apr 1st 2025 at 10:58:11 PM

Rip Iceman. At least Val appear in the 2nd Top Gun movie before his passing.

Travsam The Reconqueror from The Spanish side of Europe Since: Sep, 2023 Relationship Status: My elf kissing days are over
The Reconqueror
#7244: Apr 2nd 2025 at 12:12:52 AM

RIP Val, hope Jim can look for you and appreciate how you portrayed him...

Ookamikun This is going to be so much fun. (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
This is going to be so much fun.
#7245: Apr 2nd 2025 at 5:26:45 AM

I was really caught off guard by that.

Anyway, still the best introspective Batman we got. RIP.

Happypaige0627 Since: Mar, 2023 Relationship Status: You cannot grasp the true form
#7246: Apr 2nd 2025 at 6:11:11 AM

Loved him in Heat and The Salton Sea, an underrated classic in my opinion and was listening to A Kiss From A Rose the other day. RIP and condolences to Jack, Mercedes and his family.

Angeldeb82 Since: Dec, 2010
#7247: Apr 2nd 2025 at 11:40:41 AM

Peter Lever, British cricketer, died almost a week ago at age 84.

Dick Carlson, journalist and director of Voice of America, died over a week ago at age 84.

Heloisa Teixeira, Brazilian writer, essayist, editor and literary critic, died five days ago at age 85 (link is in Spanish, though).

Wes Watkins, Oklahoma poiltician, died last week at age 86.

LarryMullen Since: May, 2015
#7248: Apr 2nd 2025 at 4:20:06 PM

Singer Johnny Tillotson, best known for the song Poetry in Motion, is dead at 86: https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/grammy-nominated-singer-johnny-tillotson-dead-at-86/.

Travsam The Reconqueror from The Spanish side of Europe Since: Sep, 2023 Relationship Status: My elf kissing days are over
The Reconqueror
#7249: Apr 2nd 2025 at 11:51:40 PM

Mexican actor Arsenio Campos, known for his villanous characters in telenovelas like Bodas de Odio, El Maleficio and El Camino Secreto, died at 79.

https://diariodelyaqui.mx/farandula/fallece-arsenio-campos-iconico-actor-de-telenovelas-a-los-79-anos/105595 (In Spanish)

RIP (and not where your characters would had fallen)

Angeldeb82 Since: Dec, 2010
#7250: Apr 3rd 2025 at 12:08:04 PM

Hans-Josef Klauck, German theologian, Franciscan priest, and historian, died last week at age 78.

Khamtai Siphandone, Laotian politician and former president, 101:

https://laotiantimes.com/2025/04/02/former-president-khamtai-siphandone-passes-away-at-101/

Dick Damron, Canadian country music singer-songwriter, died five days ago at age 91.


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