In Memoriam: Entertainment Industry Celebrity Deaths

[Irlandesa]

I don't really know much about Van Halen but one thing that made me think fondly of him was the fact that he and Valerie stayed close after their divorce.  They eve attended each other's weddings to other people. I know it's not always possible or wise to do that but I always admire those who do--especially when they have kids. 

I secretly hoped he'd show up on her cooking show. 

May he RIP.

[Annber03]

6 minutes ago, ClassicShowsFan said:

Here is Jimmy Cliff's version of I Can See Clearly Now:

 

We were just talking about this song in another thread on this site recently, too, oddly enough. I mentioned it there, but Neil Finn also did a good cover of the song:

 

[ClassicShowsFan]

13 minutes ago, biakbiak said:

 

I knew that he had tongue and throat cancer but didn’t know about lung cancer.

[ClassicShowsFan]

17 minutes ago, Annber03 said:

We were just talking about this song in another thread on this site recently, too, oddly enough. I mentioned it there, but Neil Finn also did a good cover of the song:

 

What thread was that?

[Annber03]

9 minutes ago, ClassicShowsFan said:

What thread was that?

This one:

 

[ClassicShowsFan]

7 minutes ago, Annber03 said:

This one:

 

Thank you.

[ClassicShowsFan]

 

[VCRTracking]

ETA.

I found out they were married when I saw a Comedy Central rerun of when she hosted SNL back in the late 80s. Also I remember the kid who joined ONE DAY AT A TIME after Mackenzie Phillips left talked about meeting him on Entertainment Tonight.

Edited October 7, 2020 by VCRTracking

[Bastet]

2 hours ago, Irlandesa said:

I don't really know much about Van Halen but one thing that made me think fondly of him was the fact that he and Valerie stayed close after their divorce.  They eve attended each other's weddings to other people. I know it's not always possible or wise to do that but I always admire those who do--especially when they have kids. 

I agree; that's really nice to hear about them.

My uncle was married and divorced three times (he had kids with two of them), and when all three ex-wives came to his funeral, several people remarked that if all your ex-wives show up at your funeral - to mourn you, not dance on your grave - you did something right with your life.

[catlover79]

4 hours ago, Irlandesa said:

I don't really know much about Van Halen but one thing that made me think fondly of him was the fact that he and Valerie stayed close after their divorce.  They eve attended each other's weddings to other people. I know it's not always possible or wise to do that but I always admire those who do--especially when they have kids. 

 

Not only that, but Valerie did say in an interview once that Eddie and Tom (her current husband) would golf together with Wolfie. I'm thinking of Eddie's brother and lifelong musical partner, Alex. 🙏❤

[Blergh]

Eddie Van Halen and Johnny Nash  leaving this world the very same day?! I can't say I ever expected that! I wonder if they ever met ?Well, I'd like to think they can make glorious music together even if the styles weren't totally in synch! 

 

P.S. I know Mr. Van Halen had his issues but, in addition to being a brilliant musician who fantastically melded his classical musical background into rock via his seemingly limitless expertise on the electric guitar, it also needs to be said, despite everything, he was a dedicated father to his son Wolfgang (whose name was no accident but a tribute to one of the elder Mr. Van Halen's musical heroes). 

Edited October 7, 2020 by Blergh
Correcting Johnny Nash for Jimmy Cliff

[BW Manilowe]

6 hours ago, VCRTracking said:

ETA.

I found out they were married when I saw a Comedy Central rerun of when she hosted SNL back in the late 80s. Also I remember the kid who joined ONE DAY AT A TIME after Mackenzie Phillips left talked about meeting him on Entertainment Tonight.

I think Valerie always called him Ed or Edward; never Eddie. As I remember, another wife (or girlfriend) in Van Halen (maybe Eddie’s brother’s wife) was also named Valerie. So, at 1 time there were 2, “Valerie Van Halen”s in the world (assuming both Valeries used the name Van Halen legally even if they used their maiden names professionally, like Ms. Bertinelli).

[ClassicShowsFan]

From Pitchfork: David Lee Roth, Metallica, Pete Townshend, Brian May, Tony Iommi, More Remember Eddie Van Halen

[praeceptrix]

4 hours ago, Blergh said:

Eddie Van Halen and Jimmy Cliff leaving this world the very same day?! I can't say I ever expected that! I wonder if they ever met ?Well, I'd like to think they can make glorious music together even if the styles weren't totally in synch! 

 

Jimmy Cliff is still with us, thank goodness. It was Johnny Nash who died. The video of Jimmy Cliff was posted because Nash wrote the song.

https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-54444297

 

 

[ClassicShowsFan]

6 hours ago, Blergh said:

Eddie Van Halen and Jimmy Cliff leaving this world the very same day?! I can't say I ever expected that! I wonder if they ever met ?Well, I'd like to think they can make glorious music together even if the styles weren't totally in synch! 

 

P.S. I know Mr. Van Halen had his issues but, in addition to being a brilliant musician who fantastically melded his classical musical background into rock via his seemingly limitless expertise on the electric guitar, it also needs to be said, despite everything, he was a dedicated father to his son Wolfgang (whose name was no accident but a tribute to one of the elder Mr. Van Halen's musical heroes). 

It was Johnny Nash who passed away and not Jimmy Cliff.

2 hours ago, praeceptrix said:

Jimmy Cliff is still with us, thank goodness. It was Johnny Nash who died. The video of Jimmy Cliff was posted because Nash wrote the song.

https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-54444297

 

 

I was the one who posted the Jimmy Cliff video.

[praeceptrix]

1 minute ago, ClassicShowsFan said:

I was the one who posted the Jimmy Cliff video.

Thanks! I was going to credit you as the poster, but my phone gets cranky when I switch screens while replying here (it's probably my fault, not the phone's).

[ClassicShowsFan]

Just now, praeceptrix said:

Thanks! I was going to credit you as the poster, but my phone gets cranky when I switch screens while replying here (it's probably my fault, not the phone's).

You’re welcome! My phone can be like that sometimes as well.

[Blergh]

3 hours ago, praeceptrix said:

Jimmy Cliff is still with us, thank goodness. It was Johnny Nash who died. The video of Jimmy Cliff was posted because Nash wrote the song.

https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-54444297

 

 

Sorry my mistake but it's still sad that we've lost such an inspirational songwriter! 

Edited October 7, 2020 by Blergh

[ClassicShowsFan]

 

[VCRTracking]

"I Can See Clearly Now" is such a great  feel good song. I'll definitely be playing it a lot when the pandemic is over!

 

Oh man this is so true:

 

 

[Yogisbooboo64]

Fuckin' cancer!!🖕🏼🖕🏼

Loved VH and it was my deepest hope that one day they'd reunite with Michael Anthony for a tour.

Besides his bad assed guitar play (Chile, his wicked, nasty licks of Intruder before going into Oh Pretty Woman!!), he had a mischievous grin which was so endearing.

I remember reaming out a dude who was stupid enough to try to put me on the spot to name 5 VH songs just cause I am an AA female and I was wearing one of my fave VH t-shirts at the time.  Not only did I give him 10 tracks but I lectured him about assuming shit...but I digress.

Anyway, hugs to Alex, Janie, Wolfie and Valerie...RIP Eddie Van Halen.

 

Edited October 7, 2020 by Yogisbooboo64

[ClassicShowsFan]

1 hour ago, VCRTracking said:

"I Can See Clearly Now" is such a great  feel good song. I'll definitely be playing it a lot when the pandemic is over!

 

Oh man this is so true:

 

 

And another tweet from Sean:

https://twitter.com/seanoconnz/status/1313562219284631552

[WendyCR72]

Someone had asked if Michael Anthony chimed in about Eddie. He has. And it's classy, all things considered:

 

[ClassicShowsFan]

6 minutes ago, WendyCR72 said:

Someone had asked if Michael Anthony chimed in about Eddie. He has. And it's classy, all things considered:

 

AimingforYoko was the one who asked.

[andromeda331]

Very sad to lose Van Halen and Nash. That really stinks.

[ClassicShowsFan]

9 minutes ago, andromeda331 said:

Very sad to lose Van Halen and Nash. That really stinks.

I agree.

[ClassicShowsFan]

Edward S. Feldman, who was known for producing Witness, The Truman Show, and The Golden Child, has passed away:

Edward S. Feldman Dies: Oscar-Nominated ‘Witness’ Producer Was 91

[AgentRXS]

7 hours ago, VCRTracking said:

"I Can See Clearly Now" is such a great  feel good song. I'll definitely be playing it a lot when the pandemic is over!

 

Oh man this is so true:

 

 

That Tweet is so spot on, especially the Diamond Dave years for me (although "Right Now" is awesome too.) Its really too bad that all the personality clashes got in the way. I loved their chemistry and Eddie's boyish grin in most of their videos. 

[ClassicShowsFan]

Sammy Hagar 'Heartbroken and Speechless' Following Death of Bandmate Eddie Van Halen

'My heart and soul have been shattered': Eddie Van Halen mourned by widow Janie, David Lee Roth

[SunnyBeBe]

I Can See Clearly Now (Johnny Nash 1972 version)was somewhat of a theme song for me growing up.  I had some tough times and this song really helped me hang in there. Even now, when I hear it, I feel better.  There is something very special about that song and the artist.  Thank you, Johnny Nash.

I’m going to spend this coming weekend playing music from Van Halen and Nash celebrating their contributions to the music world.  

[ClassicShowsFan]

Ray Pennington, who wrote the song I'm A Ramblin' Man for Waylon Jennings, has died in a house fire aged 86:

https://www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/music/2020/10/07/ray-pennington-im-ramblin-man-songwriter-dies-house-fire-86/5918382002/

[ClassicShowsFan]

Ben Jorgensen, who played Kevin Sheffield on All My Children, has passed away at 51 years old.

https://soaps.sheknows.com/soaps/news/580358/all-my-children-actor-ben-jorgensen-dead-suicide/

[ClassicShowsFan]

Eddie Van Halen's final Instagram post which was dedicated to his brother Alex:

 

[SunnyBeBe]

Eddie's brother in photo above shares a striking resemblance to Adam Driver.  

[ClassicShowsFan]

Tommy Rall Dies: ‘Seven Brides For Seven Brothers’, ‘Funny Girl’ Dancer Was 90

[ClassicShowsFan]

Larry Rosen Dies: ‘The Partridge Family’ Producer Was 84

William “Bill” Bernstein Dies: Cofounder Of Orion Pictures Was 87

[WendyCR72]

7 hours ago, SunnyBeBe said:

Eddie's brother in photo above shares a striking resemblance to Adam Driver.  

OMG! That's who Alex resembles. Thank you!

To think neither of those little boys above knew one word of English when coming to the US in 1962. Talk about ending up living the proverbial "American Dream".

I feel for EVH's current wife, his ex Valerie Bertinelli, and his son. But it must hurt even more for Alex as I believe Eddie was his last living immediate relative. And they were always close.  😞 

[ClassicShowsFan]

Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony share video tribute to Eddie Van Halen

Sammy Hagar says he reconciled with Eddie Van Halen 'earlier this year' before rocker's death

[praeceptrix]

Hall of Fame pitcher Whitey Ford, 91, has died.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/09/sports/baseball/whitey-ford-dead.html?action=click&module=Top Stories&pgtype=Homepage

[ClassicShowsFan]

1 hour ago, praeceptrix said:

Hall of Fame pitcher Whitey Ford, 91, has died.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/09/sports/baseball/whitey-ford-dead.html?action=click&module=Top Stories&pgtype=Homepage

And here is a picture of him, Yogi Berra, and Ralph Houk at the 2001 Old-Timers’ Day at Yankee Stadium.

[BW Manilowe]

What neither of the linked obits on Whitey Ford said about him was that he’d had Alzheimer’s disease the last few years (Source: KTLA-TV, Los Angeles). I think it’s kinda cool he passed while watching the Yankees in a playoff game (I don’t know the score; hope the Yanks won in his memory); sort of like the irony of NFL Hall of Famer/Broadcaster Frank Gifford dying on the opening day of the NFL season in 2015.

[emmawoodhouse]

If Whitey passed last night, it was during a Yankee win to keep their season alive.

[ClassicShowsFan]

9 minutes ago, BW Manilowe said:

What neither of the linked obits on Whitey Ford said about him was that he’d had Alzheimer’s disease the last few years (Source: KTLA-TV, Los Angeles). I think it’s kinda cool he passed while watching the Yankees in a playoff game (I don’t know the score; hope the Yanks won in his memory); sort of like the irony of NFL Hall of Famer/Broadcaster Frank Gifford dying on the opening day of the NFL season in 2015.

 

6 minutes ago, emmawoodhouse said:

If Whitey passed last night, it was during a Yankee win to keep their season alive.

The cause of death was not immediately announced, but he had suffered from dementia for several years.

https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/yankees/ny-whitey-ford-obit-chairman-of-the-board-20201009-u2eyj5fmo5hhtjhx7j5k6z73lm-story.html

[BW Manilowe]

1 minute ago, ClassicShowsFan said:

The cause of death was not immediately announced, but he had suffered from dementia for several years.

Yes. I mentioned that in my previous post, in the linked part. He specifically had Alzheimer’s disease.

[ClassicShowsFan]

10 minutes ago, BW Manilowe said:

Yes. I mentioned that in my previous post, in the linked part. He specifically had Alzheimer’s disease.

I'm sorry and I would like to apologize.

[Bastet]

59 minutes ago, BW Manilowe said:

Yes. I mentioned that in my previous post, in the linked part. He specifically had Alzheimer’s disease.

Just as a PSA since Alzheimer's is frequently used to describe any form of dementia, Alzheimer's disease can only be definitively diagnosed by examining the brain tissue at autopsy.  But extensive medical evaluation can result in a presumptive diagnosis.

[MissAlmond]

On 10/8/2020 at 2:30 PM, ClassicShowsFan said:

Tommy Rall Dies: ‘Seven Brides For Seven Brothers’, ‘Funny Girl’ Dancer Was 90

Frankincense Pontipee!  R.I.P. Mr. Rall.  

[ClassicShowsFan]

8 hours ago, Bastet said:

Just as a PSA since Alzheimer's is frequently used to describe any form of dementia, Alzheimer's disease can only be definitively diagnosed by examining the brain tissue at autopsy.  But extensive medical evaluation can result in a presumptive diagnosis.

Thank you for that information.

[MissAlmond]

Lyon Gardiner Tyler Jr, grandson of John Tyler, the 10th President of the United States, has died, age 95.  Mr. Tyler's death comes 175 years after his grandfather left the White House.  Mr. Tyler's younger brother, Harrison Ruffin Tyler, is still alive and is President Tyler's last surviving grandchild.  

https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/08/us/john-tyler-grandson-death-trnd/index.html

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/10/09/president-john-tylers-grandson-lyon-gardiner-tyler-jr-dies-95/5935788002/

[ClassicShowsFan]

17 minutes ago, MissAlmond said:

Lyon Gardiner Tyler Jr, grandson of John Tyler, the 10th President of the United States, has died, age 95.  Mr. Tyler's death comes 175 years after his grandfather left the White House.  Mr. Tyler's younger brother, Harrison Ruffin Tyler, is still alive and is President Tyler's last surviving grandchild.  

https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/08/us/john-tyler-grandson-death-trnd/index.html

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/10/09/president-john-tylers-grandson-lyon-gardiner-tyler-jr-dies-95/5935788002/

And this is a picture of him in August 2018 where he and other descendants of past presidents gathered in Washington.