In Memoriam: Entertainment Industry Celebrity Deaths

[BetterButter]

[Tunia]

Sleep well, Mr. Hawking.

Sheldon will be devastated.

[Jac]

RIP Stephen Hawking. As a young person in the sciences with a disability, he was incredibly personally important to me.

[Spartan Girl]

Sad about Stephen Hawking, although I did think he seemed frailer the last time he was on BBT. It was a miracle he lived as long as 76. A brilliant mind with a wicked sense of humor.

[roamyn]

Sheldon must be devastated.  

He lived 15 or 20 times longer than all ALS patients diagnosed in their 40s or later.  It’s amazing what he did w/his life after his diagnosis.

Maybe now he’s learning of the existence of God.  Now Mr. Hawking can rest.

[Blergh]

To say Mr. Hawking had had to express his brilliance in spite of his rather daunting sets of physical challenges may be a bit of an understatement. Ironically, I'm actually more shocked than I thought I'd logically be considering everything because somehow  (in the fact of all the facts), I thought if he could live THIS long under those conditions, he'd somehow always be around. Perhaps his drive to expand his knowledge may have been the key to what can only be described as longevity in his case! RIP (and I hope you REALLY rest) Mr. Hawking!

[andromeda331]

Rest in Peace Mr. Hawking. You were an inspiration to so many.

[blueray]

I just saw that Stephan Hawking died :(. Rest in Peace.

[BetterButter]

Jim Bowen: Comedian and former Bullseye host dies at 80

[AntiBeeSpray]

RIP Toys R' Us.

I know it's not a human celebrity. But it's a good friend and it'll be missed.

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-toys-r-us-bankruptcy/toys-r-us-closure-leaves-void-for-suppliers-endangers-30000-jobs-idUSKCN1GR0E6

And I certainly don't envy all the people who'll be out of jobs.

[BetterButter]

Charlie Quintana, Drummer for Cracker, Social Distortion Dies at 56

[BetterButter]

Louise Slaughter, 'Trailblazer' In Congress, Dies At 88

[cpcathy]

23 hours ago, AntiBeeSpray said:

RIP Toys R' Us.

I know it's not a human celebrity. But it's a good friend and it'll be missed.

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-toys-r-us-bankruptcy/toys-r-us-closure-leaves-void-for-suppliers-endangers-30000-jobs-idUSKCN1GR0E6

And I certainly don't envy all the people who'll be out of jobs.

I spent so many hours here as a kid, the smell of the brand new plastic alone probably warped my brain!

In the 70's, our local Toys R Us burned down, I actually cried at the time.

[AntiBeeSpray]

2 hours ago, cpcathy said:

I spent so many hours here as a kid, the smell of the brand new plastic alone probably warped my brain!

In the 70's, our local Toys R Us burned down, I actually cried at the time.

Ah.

Dang. That's horrible what happened to it  :(. Probably would have done the same if it happened to my local one.

[magicdog]

On 3/12/2018 at 10:57 AM, Mindthinkr said:

He was such a good designer. He made women look like ladies. I believe the LBD that he did for Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s sold at auction for 800k (very iconic). 

As someone who likes to collect vintage dress patterns, there have been some Givenchy designed numbers for McCalls back in the 50s and early 60s that go for big bucks too!  I've seen them sell for $300.00 and up on various sites.

 

Here are but two:  

McCalls 3788

McCalls 3625

[BooksRule]

Children's author Russell Freeman has died at 88.  He wrote some really good biographies for the younger set.  

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-industry-news/article/76361-obituary-russell-freedman.html?utm_source=Publishers+Weekly&utm_campaign=9cc69fc4c0-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_03_20&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_0bb2959cbb-9cc69fc4c0-304440949

[BW Manilowe]

From NBC News: Larry "King" Kwong, the NHL's First Player of Asian Descent, Dead at Age 94.

[BW Manilowe]

From ET Online: NHL Star Erik Karlsson and Wife Melinda Lose Baby Boy a Month Before Birth Expected

Erik Karlsson plays for/is Captain of the Ottawa Senators. They named their stillborn son Axel Michael.

[BetterButter]

Frank Avruch, Performer Behind Bozo the Clown, Dies at 89

[Spartan Girl]

3 hours ago, BetterButter said:

Frank Avruch, Performer Behind Bozo the Clown, Dies at 89

Aw geez. I find clowns creepy these days, but I grew up with Bozo. RIP.

[andromeda331]

12 hours ago, BW Manilowe said:

From ET Online: NHL Star Erik Karlsson and Wife Melinda Lose Baby Boy a Month Before Birth Expected

Erik Karlsson plays for/is Captain of the Ottawa Senators. They named their stillborn son Axel Michael.

That's really hard and really sad. 

[Mindthinkr]

Queen Latifa’s Mother died yesterday. She also has lost a brother so much of her family is now gone. 

[BetterButter]

Toys 'R' Us Founder Charles Lazarus Dies at 94

[BW Manilowe]

48 minutes ago, BetterButter said:

Toys 'R' Us Founder Charles Lazarus Dies at 94

Kind of ironic in light of the pending bankruptcy-related closure of the chain, along with sister chain Babies 'я' Us (I got the backward R by using the Russian keyboard on my iPhone).

[BW Manilowe]

2 hours ago, andromeda331 said:

That's really hard and really sad. 

I know. To get so close, a month away, then for it not to happen... just, wow. I'm sure they're devastated now, but like I think he said in the article I linked to, he (& I presume his wife), believes he & his wife will get to be with him eventually, in Heaven.

Edited March 22, 2018 by BW Manilowe
To change position of a word and a parenthesis; then to reword something.

[KWalkerInc]

14 hours ago, Mindthinkr said:

Queen Latifa’s Mother died yesterday. She also has lost a brother so much of her family is now gone. 

A few years ago when Latifah had her talk show, she surprised her mother with a special episode featuring family members and those whose lives she had touched as a teacher.  She seemed like a very kind woman, and although she wasn't an actress, she did a nice job guest-starring as the mother of Latifah's character (Khadijah) on Living Single.

http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2018/03/rita_owens_dies_queen_latifahs_mother_heart_condit.html

[BW Manilowe]

From USA Today: The Cast and Crew of Chicago Fire Mourns the Untimely Death of Co-Star DuShon Monique Brown, 49.

 She played the wisecracking (their description, not mine) Assistant to the Fire Chief on the show.

[roamyn]

7 hours ago, BW Manilowe said:

From USA Today: The Cast and Crew of Chicago Fire Mourns the Untimely Death of Co-Star DuShon Monique Brown, 49.

 She played the wisecracking (their description, not mine) Assistant to the Fire Chief on the show.

Oh that’s sad.  I liked her character - the little she was on.  Smart, sassy, and regular looking (not some modelesque assistant).

[BetterButter]

Blockbuster founder Wayne Huizenga dies at 80

 

Actress and Stuntwoman Debbie Lee Carrington Has Passed Away

[praeceptrix]

José Abreu has died.

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-43530333

[BW Manilowe]

From CBS News: Linda Brown, Student at the Center of the Landmark Brown v. Board of Education Case, Dead at 76

[Ohwell]

A courageous woman.  RIP, Ms. Brown.

[AntiBeeSpray]

RIP Ms. Brown.

[praeceptrix]

BBC Equestrian commentator Mike Tucker has died. He was 73, and did the commentary for six Olympics.

http://www.bbc.com/sport/equestrian/43566414

[BW Manilowe]

From USA Today: Delores Taylor, Co-Star of the Billy Jack Movies, Dead at 85 From Dementia. Her husband & Co-Star in those films, Tom Laughlin, Died in 2013.

[praeceptrix]

Rusty Staub has died.

http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/22953337

[SunnyBeBe]

On 3/29/2018 at 3:06 AM, BW Manilowe said:

From USA Today: Delores Taylor, Co-Star of the Billy Jack Movies, Dead at 85 From Dementia. Her husband & Co-Star in those films, Tom Laughlin, Died in 2013.

I saw those movies as a child and was touched by them.  Very independent, low budget, but, had a good message.  

Loved One Tin Soldier.  It still touches me when I hear it.

[Tanichka]

13 hours ago, praeceptrix said:

Rusty Staub has died.

I remember him very well from his days in Montreal.  We went to a lot of ball games.

[praeceptrix]

Not, technically, a celebrity, yet far more worthy than so many who are. Johan van Hulst has died. He was 107, and a truly good man.

https://www.cnn.com/2018/03/29/europe/johan-van-hulst-dead-intl/index.html

[bmasters9]

18 hours ago, praeceptrix said:

Rusty Staub has died.

http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/22953337

Saw the article from Wikipedia-- it's always a cruel blow to pass on within striking distance of your birthday!

[Bunty]

Anita Shreve, 71

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/30/obituaries/anita-shreve-best-selling-novelist-dies-at-71.html

[ratgirlagogo]

On 3/29/2018 at 8:49 PM, praeceptrix said:

Rusty Staub has died.

He held out till Opening Day.  :(  

RIP, sir.

[BW Manilowe]

1 hour ago, ratgirlagogo said:

He held out till Opening Day.  :(  

RIP, sir.

Isn't it interesting how some of the really famous athletes end up dying on either opening day for their sport's current season, or some other day/date that's significant to their sport? Like Frank Gifford died on Sunday of NFL Hall of Fame induction weekend in 2015, & they were supposed to play the Hall of Fame football game that night, as I remember. And the date he died, August 9th, was exactly a week before his & his wife Kathie Lee's shared birthday--he would've been 85; I think she was 60.

[Spartan Girl]

12 hours ago, Bunty said:

Anita Shreve, 71

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/30/obituaries/anita-shreve-best-selling-novelist-dies-at-71.html

Geez we are losing a lot of authors this year...

[legaleagle53]

It's the end of an era.  http://tvline.com/2018/04/01/steven-bochco-hill-street-blues-nypd-blue-dead-at-74/

[Jaded]

Steven Bocho has died at 74....

[Ohwell]

I loved Hill Street Blues and NYPD Blue.  RIP, Mr. Bochco.  

[VCRTracking]

Stephen Bochco talking about Hill Street Blues

Bochco discussing LA Law:

 

Bochco on Doogie Howser MD:

Stephen Bochco on NYPD Blue:

 

ETA: Added Bochco talking about the John Ritter half hour cop show Hooperman which was the first Bochco show I ever watched:

Edited April 2, 2018 by VCRTracking

[UYI]

NYPD Blue forever. RIP!

[Inquisitionist]

2 hours ago, legaleagle53 said:

It's the end of an era.  http://tvline.com/2018/04/01/steven-bochco-hill-street-blues-nypd-blue-dead-at-74/

Damn.  It certainly is.  I've rewatched all 7 seasons of HSB recently.  Truly ground-breaking -- and compelling. RIP, Steven.