RIP'S.....

[macbill]

Elvis died this date (8/16). He was 42 years young.

On This Day: Music mourns as Elvis Presley dies aged 42

The “King of Rock n’ Roll” was found unconscious in the bathroom of his Memphis home, Graceland, aged 42, by his fiancée, Ginger Alden on August 16, 1977.

news.yahoo.com

 

[macbill]

Sudoku Creator Maki Kaji, Who Spread The Joy Of Puzzles, Has Died

Known as the "Godfather of Sudoku," Kaji created the puzzle to be easy for children and others who didn't want to think too hard.

www.npr.org

 

[macbill]

Country singer Tom T. Hall dies; wrote ‘Harper Valley PTA’

Singer-songwriter Tom T. Hall, who composed “Harper Valley P.T.A.” and sang about life’s simple joys as country music’s consummate blue collar bard, has died. He was 85.

apnews.com

 

[macbill]

They're Gone

Don Everly of rock duo the Everly Brothers dead at 84

Don Everly of the rock duo the Everly Brothers died Saturday, according to a report. A family spokesperson told the Los Angeles Times that the 84-year-old died but didn’t reveal a cause.

nypost.com

 

[NYC_Frank]

Rod Gilbert, one of the greatest New York Rangers and who helped Canada win the 1972 Summit Series, has passed away
#ForeverBlue #NYR

 

[strech]

Another hockey player passed today.

Former Blackhawks forward Jimmy Hayes dies at 31

Hayes played 43 games for the Hawks and 120 games for the Rockford IceHogs from 2011 to 2013.

chicago.suntimes.com

 

[Buzzbomb Almighty]

Charlie Watts, 80.

Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts dies at 80

 

[NYC_Frank]

Charlie Watts, 80.

Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts dies at 80

so so sad today

 

[Buzzbomb Almighty]

The best Charlie Watts story...
Amsterdam, October 1984. The Rolling Stones have gathered at a posh hotel for a week to discuss the possibilities of a new album and tour. Jagger is more focused in doing a solo record at this time and has taken a rather condescending view of another Stones tour. One night he is roaring drunk in Richards’ room and Watts is upstairs fast asleep when his phone rings.
“Izzat my drummer then?” Jagger barks into the phone. “Where’s my f***ing drummer? Get your arse down here right away!”
Watts patiently gets up from his bed, shaves, puts on a fresh white shirt and one of his tailored suits and a pair of shoes. He takes the elevator down to Keith’s floor and walks into the room where the party is still in high gear, walks up to Jagger and knocks him into a plate of smoked salmon with a left hook. Watts leans over the stunned figure and says with in a stern tone: “Don’t ever call me ‘your drummer’ again. You’re my f***ing singer.”

 

[Bologna]

https://imgur.com/a/TZJSRRq

 

[macbill]

Ed Asner Dies: TV Icon Who Played Lou Grant Was 91

Ed Asner, the legendary Lou Grant actor, activist and philanthropist, passed away peacefully Sunday. He was 91.

deadline.com

 

[Jill NYC]

Ed Asner Dies: TV Icon Who Played Lou Grant Was 91

Ed Asner, the legendary Lou Grant actor, activist and philanthropist, passed away peacefully Sunday. He was 91.

deadline.com

So sad. I know he lived a long life, but very sad he isn’t in our world anymore.

 

[Petrolhead]

Mikis Theodorakis dies 96 years old...

 

[macbill]

Willard Scott, the Wacky Weatherman of the ‘Today’ Show, Dies at 87

The first Ronald McDonald, he wished 'Happy Birthday' to 100-year-olds and did anything for a laugh during his 35 years as a regular on the morning show.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

 

[strech]

Michael K. Williams, ‘The Wire’ Actor, Dies at 54

The 'Lovecraft Country' star and five-time Emmy nominee was found dead in his Brooklyn home on Monday, an NYPD rep told The Hollywood Reporter.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

 

[Ramahs]

Damn. Ya beat me to it, @strech .

I came here to post about that. He was a good actor.

 

[strech]

Damn. Ya beat me to it, @strech .

I came here to post about that. He was a good actor.

I was hoping for another season of Hap and Leonard but guess that's off the table.

 

[Ramahs]

I was hoping for another season of Hap and Leonard but guess that's off the table.

You're right. I forgot about that show!

 

[macbill]

Norm Macdonald Dead at 61 After Private Battle with Cancer

Norm Macdonald passed away Tuesday after battling cancer for nearly a decade.

www.tmz.com

 

[strech]

Norm Macdonald Dead at 61 After Private Battle with Cancer

Norm Macdonald passed away Tuesday after battling cancer for nearly a decade.

www.tmz.com

Such a funny man sad.

 

[florduh]

I've been laughing at Norm since I was about 10 years old. This is a real bummer.

 

[macbill]

Jane Powell, MGM musical star of 'Seven Brides for Seven Brothers,' 'Royal Wedding,' dead at 92

Jane Powell, who starred in classic films like 1954's "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" and 1948's "A Date With Judy," has died. She was 92.

www.usatoday.com

 

[Chainfish]

Sir Clive Sinclair I never had a Spectrum, was a commodore64 kid but always wanted a c5 despite living somewhere too hilly to be of use

 

[strech]

'Friday' And 'Menace II Society' Actor A.J. Johnson Has Died

Comedian and actor A.J. Johnson has died at age 55. Johnson starred as Ezal, a homeless man with drug addiction, in Ice Cube's Friday.

www.npr.org

 

[macbill]

Sarah Dash, a co-founder of pioneering R&B/rock group Labelle of “Lady Marmalade” fame, died Monday (Sept. 20). She was 76.

Labelle’s Sarah Dash Dies at 76

Sarah Dash, a co-founder of pioneering R&B/rock group Labelle of “Lady Marmalade” fame, died Monday (Sept. 20). She was 76.

www.billboard.com