RIP [Insert Dead Celebrity here] :(

GenX · Post by **GenX** » Thu Oct 19, 2023 7:13 am

Burt Young, Oscar-Nominated ‘Rocky’ Actor, Dies at 83
The former boxer from Queens played Paulie in six films and also stood out in 'Chinatown' and 'Back to School.'

GenX · Post by **GenX** » Wed Oct 25, 2023 1:36 am

Richard Roundtree, who broke ground with his signature role in the Shaft movie franchise, has died. He was 81.

Uffda · Post by **Uffda** » Wed Oct 25, 2023 4:06 pm

EricHaley wrote: Wed Oct 25, 2023 1:36 am Richard Roundtree, who broke ground with his signature role in the Shaft movie franchise, has died. He was 81.

mrsticka · Post by **mrsticka** » Fri Oct 27, 2023 11:52 pm

Richard Moll who played the bailiff Bull on the original "Night Court". He was 80.

NEDodger · Post by **NEDodger** » Sat Oct 28, 2023 5:09 am

mrsticka wrote: Fri Oct 27, 2023 11:52 pm Richard Moll who played the bailiff Bull on the original "Night Court". He was 80.

Still maybe the best Harvey Dent/Two-Face.

mrsticka · Post by **mrsticka** » Sat Oct 28, 2023 6:14 am

Harry Anderson, Markie Post, Charles Robinson and now Richard Moll are all gone. John Larroquette and Marsha Warfield are the only ones left.

bbinks · Post by **bbinks** » Sat Oct 28, 2023 12:19 pm

Richard Moll, 80

‘Night Court’ actor Richard Moll dead at 80

https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/n ... ll-dead-80

GenX · Post by **GenX** » Sat Oct 28, 2023 10:36 pm

mrsticka wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2023 6:14 am Harry Anderson, Markie Post, Charles Robinson and now Richard Moll are all gone. John Larroquette and Marsha Warfield are the only ones left.

John Larroquette is a legend who will never die.

bbinks · Post by **bbinks** » Sun Oct 29, 2023 12:28 am

Matthew Perry

https://www.tmz.com/2023/10/28/friends- ... -drowning/

mrsticka · Post by **mrsticka** » Sun Oct 29, 2023 12:59 am

No, not Matthew Perry! He was iconic as Chandler on "Friends".

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sun Oct 29, 2023 2:41 am

Warner Bros. Television Group mourns 'Friends' star Matthew Perry

Matthew Perry, who starred as Chandler Bing on "Friends," has died in an apparent drowning accident at his Los Angeles home, according to the Los Angeles Times, citing law enforcement sources. CNN's Camila Bernal reports.

GenX · Post by **GenX** » Wed Nov 01, 2023 12:52 am

Tyler Christopher, an actor known for roles in “General Hospital” and “Days of Our Lives,” has died. He was 50.

GenX · Post by **GenX** » Wed Nov 01, 2023 10:58 pm

Basketball coach Bob Knight has died at the age of 83, his family announced.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Wed Nov 01, 2023 11:06 pm

Hall of Fame coach Bob Knight dies at 83

Legendary college basketball coach Bob Knight has died at the age of 83, his family announced in a statement on Wednesday. Knight, who captured three NCAA Division I championships during his time as the head coach at Indiana, died at home surrounded by family members, according to the statement.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Wed Nov 01, 2023 11:58 pm

Hall of Fame coach Bob Knight dies at age 83

Take a look back at the career of legendary college basketball coach Bob Knight, who died at the age of 83.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Thu Nov 02, 2023 4:12 pm

Bob Costas recalls emotional Bob Knight interview

Bob Costas recalls interviewing Bob Knight, one of college basketball’s most-winning coaches, and one of the sport’s most polarizing figures.

GenX · Post by **GenX** » Thu Nov 09, 2023 10:05 pm

Apollo astronaut Frank Borman, who first orbited moon, dies at age 95.

Borman is, of course, best known for his command of Apollo 8 and long duration Gemini 7 mission, but as CEO of Eastern Airlines was responsible for the birth of the Boeing 757.

GenX · Post by **GenX** » Sun Nov 19, 2023 8:34 pm

Rosalynn Carter, mental health activist, humanitarian and former first lady, dies at 96

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sun Nov 19, 2023 11:06 pm

EricHaley wrote: Sun Nov 19, 2023 8:34 pm Rosalynn Carter, mental health activist, humanitarian and former first lady, dies at 96

Former first lady Rosalynn Carter dead at 96

Rosalynn Carter, wife of former President Jimmy Carter, has died at the age of 96. CNN's Jessica Dean, Jake Tapper and Wolf Blitzer look back at her life. #CNN #news

GenX · Post by **GenX** » Sun Nov 19, 2023 11:27 pm

I, unfortunately, expect Jimmy to follow her shortly. Often a common scenario, especially when the wife goes first.

Post by **nebugeater** » Mon Nov 20, 2023 11:52 am

EricHaley wrote: Sun Nov 19, 2023 11:27 pm I, unfortunately, expect Jimmy to follow her shortly. Often a common scenario, especially when the wife goes first.

Agreed, Both have had long, solid lives. AS Jimmy's health has failed over the last couple of years, I would assume that many thought he would be the one to pass first. He has been in hospice care in the home for a few months or more too and she was for only a few weeks.

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Tue Nov 28, 2023 9:14 pm

Charlie Munger at 99

Garrett · Post by **Garrett** » Tue Nov 28, 2023 9:24 pm

Hopefully that will keep him from designing any more buildings

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Wed Nov 29, 2023 12:21 am

Charlie Munger dies at age 99

mrsticka · Post by **mrsticka** » Thu Nov 30, 2023 1:53 am

Frances Sternhagen, 93. She was perhaps best known for playing Cliff's mom Esther on "Cheers".

GenX · Post by **GenX** » Thu Nov 30, 2023 2:02 am

Henry Kissinger, world-shaping diplomat who was revered and reviled, dies at 100.

He came to be seen as one of the leading diplomats and international relations intellectuals of the 20th century. But he was also one of the most singularly reviled public figures of his age.

GenX · Post by **GenX** » Fri Dec 01, 2023 3:17 pm

Former Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, who blazed trails as the first woman to sit on the Supreme Court, has died, the court announced Friday morning.

mrsticka · Post by **mrsticka** » Wed Dec 06, 2023 10:06 pm

Norman Lear, TV show creator, producer, television pioneer, 101.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Thu Dec 07, 2023 9:02 pm

mrsticka wrote: Wed Dec 06, 2023 10:06 pm Norman Lear, TV show creator, producer, television pioneer, 101.

Remembering television pioneer Norman Lear

Shows like “All in the Family” and “The Jeffersons,” created by the writer/director/producer revolutionized prime-time television.

mrsticka · Post by **mrsticka** » Fri Dec 08, 2023 12:25 am

Norman Lear created a lot of shows. "All In The Family", "Maude", "The Jeffersons", "One Day At A Time". He also produced "Sanford And Son".

GenX · Post by **GenX** » Fri Dec 08, 2023 10:23 pm

Ryan O’Neal, star of ‘Love Story’ and ‘Paper Moon,’ has died at 82

GenX · Post by **GenX** » Wed Dec 13, 2023 2:01 am

Andre Braugher, star of ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ and ‘Men of a Certain Age,’ dies at 61

Post by **nebugeater** » Wed Dec 27, 2023 6:05 pm

Tommy Smothers of the Smothers Brothers passes at Age 86

ricko · Post by **ricko** » Thu Dec 28, 2023 8:03 am

nebugeater wrote: Wed Dec 27, 2023 6:05 pm Tommy Smothers of the Smothers Brothers passes at Age 86

During my part time weekend bartending gig at a jazz bar in D.C. in the 80’s:

Me: “Well, you win the Tom Smothers look-alike contest”.
Bar patron: “Well, I am Tom Smothers”.

Short conversation followed. Nice guy.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Fri Dec 29, 2023 12:39 am

Tom Smothers, of beloved Smothers Brothers duo, remembered for comedic legacy

Tom Smothers, the elder half of the iconic duo the Smothers Brothers. has died at 86 after a battle with lung cancer. CBS News' Vlad Duthiers takes a look at his incredible career in comedy and the legacy he leaves behind.

Post by **nebugeater** » Fri Dec 29, 2023 12:14 pm

Coyote wrote: Fri Dec 29, 2023 12:39 am Tom Smothers, of beloved Smothers Brothers duo, remembered for comedic legacy

Tom Smothers, the elder half of the iconic duo the Smothers Brothers. has died at 86 after a battle with lung cancer. CBS News' Vlad Duthiers takes a look at his incredible career in comedy and the legacy he leaves behind.

Wow. Too bad we didn't get this posted on Wednesday when he passed.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sun Dec 31, 2023 7:20 pm

"Hail and farewell":
A tribute to those we lost in 2023

"Sunday Morning" correspondent Lee Cowan remembers some of the newsworthy men and women who passed away this year – activists, musicians and storytellers who pushed boundaries, defied expectations, and inspired generations with their creativity and humanity.

"CBS Sunday Morning" features stories on the arts, music, nature, entertainment, sports, history, science and Americana, and highlights unique human accomplishments and achievements. Check local listings for CBS Sunday Morning broadcast times.

S.O.Boy · Post by **S.O.Boy** » Sun Dec 31, 2023 10:20 pm

https://www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/co ... smsnnews11
Comic legend Shecky Greene dies at 97

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/moto-g ... smsnnews11
NASCAR legend and South Carolina native Cale Yarborough dies at age 84

GenX · Post by **GenX** » Mon Jan 01, 2024 12:41 am

Tom Wilkinson, two-time Oscar-nominated actor from films including “Shakespeare in Love,” “The Full Monty”, "Batman Begins" and “Michael Clayton,” has died.

He was 75.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Mon Jan 01, 2024 10:02 pm

EricHaley wrote: Mon Jan 01, 2024 12:41 am Tom Wilkinson, two-time Oscar-nominated actor from films including “Shakespeare in Love,” “The Full Monty”, "Batman Begins" and “Michael Clayton,” has died.

He was 75.

Tom Wilkinson dead at 75

The Oscar-nominated actor is best known for his role in “The Full Monty.”