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
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Wow, I had no idea he died. This is surprising.
Thanks for the music (and the incredible lyrics), Mark E Smith. May his memory be eternal.
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Ikea founder Ingvar Kamprad dies at 91
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Beetle Baily artist Mort Walker dies at 94.
In his honour I will piss off and fail to do anything I was supposed to today.
...That happens in Beetle Baily right ? I haven’t read it in a while.
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Former Glee actor Mark Salling has apparently committed suicide at age 35. He was going to face jail time later this year for being found in possession of child pornography.
edited 30th Jan '18 2:53:35 PM by TotemicHero
Expergiscēre cras, medior quam hodie. (Awaken tomorrow, better than today.)
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He's with Finn now...
Cory Monteith seemed like a decent enough person who just couldn't break free from his past. I feel sorry for that guy. While Mark Salling was a depraved asshole. I hope they don't end up in the same place.
Fidel Castro, son and namesake of the former/late Cuban dictator, has died by suicide aged 68.
https://www.cnn.com/2018/02/01/americas/fidel-castro-son-dead/index.html
Hmm. Depression is never fun, and I'd never wish it even on the minister of an oppressive regime like that.
Rock on, Gold Dust Woman
Dennis Edwards, former vocalist for The Temptations and The Counters, has passed away at age 75.
Have you any dreams you'd like to sell?
Louis Zorich, Paul Reiser's Dad on 'Mad About You,' Dies at 93
He also spoke the immortal words "Peoples is peoples".
Rock on, Gold Dust Woman
http://www.okayplayer.com/music/ndugu-chancler-drummer-michael-jackson-billie-jean-dead-at-65.html
Drummer Leon "Ndugu" Chancler, former member of Weather Report and Santana and famous for playing on Billie Jean by Michael Jackson, has passed away at age 65.
edited 4th Feb '18 4:26:00 PM by AdricDePsycho
Have you any dreams you'd like to sell?
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Colts linebacker Edwin Jackson was killed in a drunk driving accident.
edited 4th Feb '18 9:03:29 PM by tclittle
"We're all paper, we're all scissors, we're all fightin' with our mirrors, scared we'll never find somebody to love."
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John Mahoney, theatrical actor better known for his role as Martin Crane on Frasier, has passed away at age 77.
Beware the Crazy Man.
Aww man, he was always such a joy to watch, be it Fraiser or even a bit part like Management in Burn Notice...
Final Fantasy, Foreign Policy, and Bollywood. Helluva combo, that...
Rock on, Gold Dust Woman
Grateful Dead lyricist and internet activist John Perry Barlow has passed away at age 70. Truth be told I'd only known him for his work with Bob Weir in the Dead, I didn't even realize he was much more famous for his work as an internet activist dating back to the late 1990's.
Have you any dreams you'd like to sell?
Rock on, Gold Dust Woman
Bump.
https://variety.com/2018/film/news/reg-cathey-dead-dies-the-wire-house-of-card-1202694366/
Reg Cathey, Emmy winning actor on The Wire and House of Cards, has passed away of lung cancer at age 59.
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/foghat-bassist-craig-macgregor-dies-at-68/
Meanwhile, bassist Craig MacGregor of blues rock band Foghat, who played on their seminal live album simply titled Live and on select hits such as Drivin' Wheel and Stone Blue, has passed away of lung cancer at age 68.
Have you any dreams you'd like to sell?
I know Cathey. He played Baron Samedi on a few episodes of Grimm.
Veteran film-composer and neo-classical musician Jóhann Jóhannsson passed away today of unknown causes. His last few films include Sicario and Arrival, as well as unused scores for both mother! and Blade Runner 2049.
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So, about a week ago, John Mahoney of Frasier died. May he rest in peace.
edited 13th Feb '18 10:53:12 PM by jameygamer
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Sci-Fi Fantasy writer Victor Milan passed away yesterday. One of his series was about knights who ride dinosaurs, so clearly he was awesome.
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