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Post by skywalker on Dec 27, 2016 15:24:34 GMT -6
Princess Leia is gone. I met Carrie Fisher in Dallas once. She was a very nice lady. Very sweet. May the force always be with her.
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Post by swamprat on Dec 28, 2016 10:56:36 GMT -6
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Post by casper on Dec 28, 2016 21:56:20 GMT -6
Oh no! Not princess Leia. I didn't even know she died. Man, I miss out on everything.
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Post by auntym on Dec 28, 2016 22:41:23 GMT -6
www.newsweek.com/debbie-reynolds-carrie-fisher-celebrity-death-hollywood-536754Debbie Reynolds, Hollywood Legend, Dead At 84By Reuters 12/28/16 Actress Debbie Reynolds poses backstage after accepting her Lifetime Achievement awards at the 21st annual Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles, California January 25, 2015. REUTERS/Mike Blake REUTERS/Mike Blake Hollywood legend Debbie Reynolds, who sang and danced her way into the hearts of millions of moviegoers around the world in musicals like "Singin' in the Rain," died on Wednesday at age 84, Variety reported citing her son. Reynolds, one of the most enduring and endearing Hollywood actresses, died hours after being rushed to the hospital in Los Angeles after suffering a possible stroke, according to media reports. Her death came just one day after her daughter, the actress Carrie Fisher, died of a heart attack. Reynolds, who rose to stardom in the film "Singin' In the Rain," appeared in dozens of films. She starred opposite Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra, Tony Curtis, Donald O'Connor, Fred Astaire and Dick Van Dyke. She received a best actress Academy Award nomination for the 1964 musical "The Unsinkable Molly Brown." She is survived by her son, Todd Fisher, an actor and producer. Her daughter Carrie Fisher, Princess Leia in the "Star Wars" fame, died a few days after suffering a heart attack. At the peak of her stardom, Reynolds was drawn into a scandal when her husband, singer Eddie Fisher, began an affair with actress Elizabeth Taylor. Reynolds and Fisher divorced in 1959 and he married Taylor. Reynolds and Taylor, who eventually divorced Fisher, made peace years later and appeared together in the 2001 television movie "These Old Broads," written by Carrie Fisher. In a 2010 interview with Rage Monthly, Reynolds reflected on her philosophy of life. "I always go by a five-year plan," she said. "I get through today and I’m not going to get upset for five years. "I always picture a long tunnel and at the end of the tunnel, there’s a light. I know I can make it to that light and I’ll take five years to get there. Now…I’ve gone through many tunnels. So, I just keep trying. I never give up." Mary Frances Reynolds was born on April 1, 1932. She was 16 and in the Miss Burbank beauty contest when she was discovered by a talent scout. Warner Brothers changed her name to "Debbie," and she had a bit part that year in "June Bride." She was signed by MGM in 1950 and that year, in "Two Weeks with Love," Reynolds performed the hit duet "Aba Daba Honeymoon" with Carleton Carpenter. She also made her feature acting debut in 1950 in "The Daughter of Rosie O'Grady." It was 1952's "Singin' in the Rain," however, that catapulted Reynolds to stardom, playing opposite Gene Kelly and Donald O'Connor and recording the original soundtrack album for the film. Her fame grew with leading roles in "Susan Slept Here" with Dick Powell, "The Tender Trap" with Frank Sinatra, "The Catered Affair" with Bette Davis, "Bundle of Joy" with then-husband Fisher, "The Mating Game" with Tony Randall, "It Started with A Kiss" with Glenn Ford, and "The Pleasure of His Company" with Astaire. Reynolds' song "Tammy" from her 1957 movie "Tammy and the Bachelor" hit No. 1 on the singles charts. That year, she became a regular on "The Eddie Fisher Show" broadcast by NBC. She performed in nightclubs, hosted TV specials, and in 1968 had her first TV series, the NBC sitcom "The Debbie Reynolds Show." CONTINUE READING: www.newsweek.com/debbie-reynolds-carrie-fisher-celebrity-death-hollywood-536754HOLLYWOOD REACTS TO DEBBIE REYNOLDS DEATH: www.apnews.com/5a499b2dae4b4d19ad58e8b138a5ea42/Reactions-to-the-death-of-actress-Debbie-Reynolds-Wednesday
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Post by auntym on Dec 28, 2016 22:53:42 GMT -6
sooo sad...R.I.P DEBBIE REYNOLDS
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Post by auntym on Dec 29, 2016 12:50:41 GMT -6
www.aol.com/article/news/2016/12/29/after-debbie-reynolds-death-some-ask-can-you-die-of-a-broken/21644056/ After Debbie Reynolds' death, some ask: Can you die of a broken heart?Newsy by Katherine Biek Dec 29th 2016 The son of actress Debbie Reynolds' had some striking words about his mother after she died Wednesday. "She wanted to be with Carrie," he said. Reynolds' daughter, "Star Wars" actress Carrie Fisher, died just one day earlier. She went into cardiac arrest on a plane on Dec. 23. Reynolds died a result of a stroke, but her death sparked questions about whether it's possible to die of a broken heart. It sounds like the stuff of fairy tales and romantic movies, but some studies say broken heart syndrome, also known as stress-induced cardiomyopathy, can happen. Dr. Ilan Wittstein estimates as many as 10,000 people experience broken heart syndrome each year. "What we think happens is that the body produces a large amount of these stress hormones, like adrenaline, and when produced in large amounts, it can actually be somewhat toxic to the heart," Wittstein told CBS. But even more people might suffer from it. The American Heart Association says doctors can misdiagnose patients with having a heart attack because the symptoms are often similar with broken heart syndrome. Patients experiencing broken heart syndrome are thought to suffer from chest pain and shortness of breath after a time of physical stress or extreme emotion. But the difference between that and a heart attack is that blocked arteries aren't causing those symptoms. It's usually treatable, and recovery can be as short as a few days. The Mayo Clinic says the death of a loved one isn't the only thing that can precede broken heart syndrome. A frightening medical diagnosis, losing a job and even a surprise party can all be potential triggers. WATCH VIDEO: www.aol.com/article/news/2016/12/29/after-debbie-reynolds-death-some-ask-can-you-die-of-a-broken/21644056/TODD FISHER OPENS UP ABOUT LOSS OF MOTHER & SISTER: www.insideedition.com/headlines/20708-todd-fisher-opens-up-about-loss-of-mother-debbie-reynolds-a-day-after-sister-carrie
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Post by swamprat on Dec 31, 2016 20:28:08 GMT -6
Make it stop! William Christopher, known as Father Mulcahy on ‘MASH,’ dies at 84Loretta Swit, Mike Farrell, David Ogden Stiers, Jamie Farr, Harry Morgan, Alan Alda and William Christopher (l-r), as "MASH" cast, make time capsule during taping of the show's final episode.
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Post by auntym on Jan 1, 2017 17:55:48 GMT -6
people.com/tv/alan-alda-tribute-mash-william-christopher/
Alan Alda Pens Sweet Tribute to Late M*A*S*H Costar William ChristopherBy Char Adams•@ciciadams_ / people.com/author/char-adams/Posted on January 1, 2017 Alan Alda (left) and William Christopher Rob Kim/Getty Images; Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic Alan Alda remembered his pal and M*A*S*H costar William Christopher in a Twitter post on Sunday, just one day after the actor died from cancer. “His pals from #MASH miss Bill powerfully. His kind strength, his grace and gentle humor weren’t acted. They were Bill. #WilliamChristopher,” Alda, 80, tweeted. Christopher died at 5:10 a.m. PT on Saturday morning with his wife, Barbara, at his side. He was 84. A rep for the star told PEOPLE that he died “peacefully” and was “not in pain.” Christopher’s son, John, told ABC that the actor died from a non-small cell lung carcinoma at his home in Pasadena, California. John said Christopher was diagnosed with cancer a year and a half ago and had begun a new treatment last month before his health deteriorated. He entered hospice care on Monday, Dec. 26. Alan Alda ✔ @alanalda His pals from #MASH miss Bill powerfully. His kind strength, his grace and gentle humor weren't acted. They were Bill. ❤️#WilliamChristopher 1:20 PM - 1 Jan 2017 Christopher played Father John Mulcahy on M*A*S*H alongside Alda who played Capt. Hawkeye Pierce. Alda penned a touching tribute for another one of his M*A*S*H costars earlier this year. He remembered Wayne Rogers (who played Trapper John) in a piece for the The Hollywood Reporter following Rogers’ December 2015 death as a result of pneumonia. people.com/tv/alan-alda-tribute-mash-william-christopher/
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Post by jcurio on Jan 2, 2017 13:23:57 GMT -6
I have lost "count". But now it is 2017!
Recently I perused a w site that claimed over 140 deaths in the "entertainment industry" in 2016. I looked it over and recognized SO many people (after all, I've been watching tv for 45 plus years ...)
Pretty weird
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Post by auntym on Jan 16, 2017 14:36:30 GMT -6
www.jsc.nasa.gov/Bios/htmlbios/cernan-ea.html?linkId=33446850www.astronomy.com/news/2017/01/last-man-on-the-moon-dies R.I.P Eugene A. Cernan (Captain, USN, Ret.) NASA Astronaut (former) THE LAST MAN TO WALK ON THE MOONGene Cernan, the last man to walk on the Moon, dies at 82 Cernan was a Gemini astronaut who flew two Apollo missions who bid the Moon farewell in 1972.By John Wenz | Published: Monday, January 16, 2017 NASA Eugene "Gene" Cernan, a Gemini astronaut turned two-time Apollo explorer, has passed away at age 82. Cernan was first recruited to NASA in 1963 after previously serving in the Navy. In 1966, he flew aboard the Gemini 9A mission with Thomas Stafford, testing out essential technologies that would later be used in Apollo missions, including an abort procedure and an optical rendezvous originally meant to fully test docking equipment, though mission troubles derailed this. In 1969, Cernan flew aboard Apollo 10, a mission that orbited the Moon. Cernan and Stafford did a Moon landing dress rehearsal, coming within 9 miles (14.4 km) of the Moon's surface and paving the way for Apollo 11 to complete the landing. John Young was the command module pilot who stayed behind in the main vehicle. Cernan would later return to the Moon in 1972, commanding the expedition and exploring the lunar surface with Harrison Schmitt as Ronald Evans orbited above. The mission studied the effects of cosmic rays on mice, as well as confirming that they were the cause of light flashes seen by the Apollo astronauts. Schmitt and Cernan returned 250 lbs of material from the surface. He spent 73 hours in total on the Moon. As he returned to the Lunar Command Module, Cernan said, "[...] as we leave the Moon at Taurus–Littrow, we leave as we came and, God willing, as we shall return, with peace and hope for all mankind. Godspeed the crew of Apollo 17." After Apollo 17, Cernan continued working for NASA, serving on the planning team for the Apollo-Soyuz mission that saw an Apollo module rendezvous with a Russian vehicle in cis-Lunar space. He retired from NASA in 1976, working in the energy industry before becoming an aerospace consultant and ABC news correspondent. Cernan's life and career were most recently highlighted in the documentary The Last Man on the Moon. cs.astronomy.com/asy/b/astronomy/archive/2015/12/14/the-last-man-on-the-moon.aspx He was the last surviving member of the Apollo 17 crew. www.astronomy.com/news/2017/01/last-man-on-the-moon-diesLAST ASTRONAUT TO WALK ON THE MOON: apnews.com/c6dc57c1bb3f4cea83d26ccc77953d09/Gene-Cernan
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Post by swamprat on Jan 16, 2017 15:20:50 GMT -6
Sigh.... The last man to walk on the moon! Wonder when the NEXT man will walk on the moon? Given American politics, it's a pretty safe bet he won't be an American.....
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Post by swamprat on Jan 25, 2017 13:57:33 GMT -6
Sigh..... 2017 is picking up right where 2016 left off..... R.I.P. Mary Tyler Moore.
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Post by auntym on Jan 25, 2017 15:14:09 GMT -6
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Post by swamprat on Jan 26, 2017 21:42:16 GMT -6
R.I.P. Mike Connors, star of Mannix.
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Post by plutronus on Jan 27, 2017 3:10:43 GMT -6
R.I.P. Mike Connors, star of Mannix. :'( And not too far in the future, heh heh, it'll be our turn....those f'n Reptilians. Humans are clueless. plutronus
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Post by auntym on Jan 27, 2017 14:04:37 GMT -6
R.I.P MIKE CONNORS
Mannix was one of my favorite detective shows...
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Post by skywalker on Feb 7, 2017 18:44:25 GMT -6
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Post by auntym on Feb 8, 2017 15:38:37 GMT -6
R.I.P APOLLO...RICHARD HATCH...
in the 70's, i had the biggest crush on him
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Post by skywalker on Feb 8, 2017 20:17:06 GMT -6
I always liked Starbuck more. Didn't have a crush on him or anything like that. I just thought he was cool.
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Post by auntym on Feb 12, 2017 15:42:57 GMT -6
apnews.com/e424b2ccc3824abd9745d3fd315f21d4R.I.P AL JARREAUMusic Grammy-winning jazz singer Al Jarreau dies at 76LOS ANGELES (AP) — Grammy-winning jazz singer Al Jarreau, who transcended genres over a 50-year career, died at a Los Angeles hospital Sunday, just days after announcing his retirement from touring because of exhaustion. His official Twitter account and website say he died surrounded by his wife, son and a few other family members and friends. He was 76. Jarreau was hospitalized earlier in the week and was said to have been improving slowly. The cause of his death was not revealed, but he had experienced a number of respiratory and cardiac issues in recent years. The Milwaukee native won seven Grammys over the course of his half-century in music. His biggest single was 1981's "We're in This Love Together" from the album "Breakin' Away." Jarreau was also a vocalist on the all-star 1985 track, "We Are the World," and sang the theme to TV's "Moonlighting." "We feel very fortunate to have worked with Al, one of the most distinctive and extraordinary vocalists in the music," said Concord Records President John Burk in a statement. "He was truly a force of nature and a beautiful human being that will be fondly remembered and deeply missed by us all." Jarreau is one of the few artists to have won Grammys in three separate categories — jazz, pop and R&B. Time Magazine once called him the "greatest jazz singer alive." News of Jarreau's death came as the Grammy Awards were kicking off in Los Angeles. "He was really one of the most creative vocalists who ever lived," jazz singer Tierney Sutton told The Associated Press on the red carpet. "His voice was like an instrument." Sutton collaborated with Jarreau on the Joni Mitchell tribute album "After Blue" from 2013. Tributes poured in on social media in remembrance of Jarreau as well. Director Ava DuVernay tweeted that her mom used to play Jarreau's vinyl and that his voice made her happy. Actress Octavia Spencer wrote that Jarreau "had a mellifluous voice. Soothing. Beautiful." Musician and producer Robert Glasper said that Jarreau was one of his first major jazz influences. "He did it his way," Glasper said. In a 2014 interview with The Arizona Republic, Jarreau relished in his crossover tendencies. "I grew up in Milwaukee, and I took it all in. I want it all. Don't cut me off at the pass and say I can't listen to Muddy Waters because I'm a jazzer. Or I can't listen to Garth Brooks because I'm a jazzer. Get out of here," he said. Music wasn't always Jarreau's focus, however — he didn't even record his first album until he was 35. Born to a minister father and a mother who played the piano in church, Jarreau sang from an early age, but he was also an athlete who earned a master's in vocal rehabilitation and started his career as a counselor in San Francisco, playing jazz on the side. But he couldn't ignore his passion for performance and eventually gave up his first career to do music full time. "His second priority in life was music. There was no third," read the statement on Jarreau's website. "His first priority, far ahead of the other, was healing or comforting anyone in need." His final album, "My Old Friend: Celebrating George Duke," was released in 2014. Jarreau is survived by his wife, Susan, and a son, Ryan. In lieu of flowers or gifts, a donation page has been set up for the Wisconsin Foundation for School Music.
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Post by auntym on Feb 26, 2017 14:38:59 GMT -6
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Post by skywalker on Feb 26, 2017 14:47:43 GMT -6
I was just reading about this. Paxton was in quite a few good movies...The Terminator, Aliens 2, Apollo 13. 61 is way too young to die.
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Post by jcurio on Feb 26, 2017 20:26:11 GMT -6
Oh my goodness! I would have never let myself fall under Bill Paxton's spell if I had realized that he played "Chet" in Weird Science!! Lol.
The guy was so obviously energetic every time you saw him! Like an "edge of barely held back craziness" ..... but you could trust him.
Unbelievable he has passed on. So young.
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Post by swamprat on Mar 18, 2017 18:52:06 GMT -6
R.I.P. CHUCK BERRY. Your music will live on!
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Post by jcurio on Mar 19, 2017 8:46:13 GMT -6
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Post by swamprat on Mar 19, 2017 9:13:52 GMT -6
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Post by auntym on Mar 19, 2017 17:18:54 GMT -6
Dr. Michio Kaku Verified account @michiokaku 58 minutes ago
If aliens from space ever pick up Voyager 1's record, they will see the earth and know that "Chuck Berry Lived Here."
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Post by skywalker on Mar 26, 2017 20:05:20 GMT -6
Lois just told me her granddaughter was taking care of Chuck Berry before he died. She visited him every day at his home in St. Louis. That's pretty cool that she got to know him.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 27, 2017 9:48:13 GMT -6
What better legacy than to be sailing among the stars ..I can't think of a better representative..get them rocking out there! Go Chuck.
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Post by lois on Mar 29, 2017 23:00:22 GMT -6
Lois just told me her granddaughter was taking care of Chuck Berry before he died. She visited him every day at his home in St. Louis. That's pretty cool that she got to know him. My granddaughter called me one night out of the blue. I thought something was wrong at first but she told I know Chuck Berry was from your era and I have to tell you he is not doing well. His muscles are failing him. He hardly knows who he is today. He does not know his own daughter. He is turning 90 soon. She told me not to tall all my friends on FB as the media does not even know. About 80% of my friends are rockers from the 50s . They are from about every country in the world and I could not say a word. Then a few days ago I went on FB and all I seen were those people posting his music saying RIP. I met this man once. Paul you know our steak and shake on old 66 route right down main street in our town . It is a drive through when you park your car the waitress comes out and takes your order. After school around 1958 I went to this place with some friends We went in and around the back side to the far side and parked . All of a sudden this white convertible with the top down was coming toward the back . It had red letters on the door Chuck Berry. I screamed and said Look you guys it really is him when I spotted him in the car . We jumped out of our car and jumped onto his . He sign autographs . and was answering our questions. Finally the entire customers were around the car and they could not move to get back out on Main St. He never left his residences in St. Louis. A lot of stars do. He was heading home but still hours away. Poor guy was hungry I suppose. I don't remember when the crowd let him go. I wish I had had a camera.
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