In Memoriam

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Visconti Icon Helmut Berger Dies: ‘The Damned’ and ‘Ludwig’ Actor Was 78

Visconti Icon Helmut Berger Dies: ‘The Damned’ and ‘Ludwig’ Actor Was 78

Helmut Berger, the actor and Austrian arthouse legend who frequently collaborated with Luchino Visconti, is dead at the age of 78.

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RIP

 

[Ananas Astra]

Visconti Icon Helmut Berger Dies: ‘The Damned’ and ‘Ludwig’ Actor Was 78

Visconti Icon Helmut Berger Dies: ‘The Damned’ and ‘Ludwig’ Actor Was 78

Helmut Berger, the actor and Austrian arthouse legend who frequently collaborated with Luchino Visconti, is dead at the age of 78.

www.indiewire.com

RIP

I loved Helmut Berger for his and behavior on German tv. The poor hosts never knew what they were gonna get because he'd tell all sorts of crazy things and sometimes admit being on drugs or drunk. He was so fun in a world of pc and uninteresting celebrities.

 

[ilovepaydays]

Sad news in the Evangelical Christianity world: The well respected pastor and theologian Tim Keller has passed away from pancreatic cancer.

 

[MacMadame]

Jim Brown, all-time NFL great and social activist, dead at 87

NFL legend, actor and social activist Jim Brown has died at the age of 87. Brown shattered records during a relatively short NFL career, leading the Cleveland Browns to their last championship in 1964 — and retired in his prime to become an actor. Brown appeared in more than 30 films, including...

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[Cachoo]

Jim Brown, all-time NFL great and social activist, dead at 87

NFL legend, actor and social activist Jim Brown has died at the age of 87. Brown shattered records during a relatively short NFL career, leading the Cleveland Browns to their last championship in 1964 — and retired in his prime to become an actor. Brown appeared in more than 30 films, including...

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There is no doubt he was one of the greatest on the field and actively involved in Civil Rights off of the field. His anger issues and domestic violence accusations definitely make him controversial. Sometimes I like it when someone puts it to “the man.” Retiring from football at 30 after threats by Art Modell to fine him (I disliked Modell) was sweet. Appearing as the first black man to make love to a white woman (Raquel!) really upset some folks. Good for you Jim. But most of all I think he wanted to help young black men avoid the pitfalls that come with gangs. RIP

 

[MacMadame]

Martin Amis died. I confess that I have not read any of his books.

Martin Amis, era-defining British novelist, dies aged 73

The celebrated author of Money and London Fields, whose works defined the 80s and 90s literary scene, died of oesophageal cancer on Friday at his home in Florida

www.theguardian.com

 

[vgerdes]

Now this one's a shock.

Ray Stevenson, actor in ‘Punisher: War Zone,’ ‘King Arthur’ and ‘Thor’ films, dies at 58

 

[Cachoo]

Now this one's a shock.

Ray Stevenson, actor in ‘Punisher: War Zone,’ ‘King Arthur’ and ‘Thor’ films, dies at 58

That is a shock. I remember first seeing him in “Rome.” He had such a robust presence. RIP

 

[Cachoo]

NYT for Tina

Tina Turner, Magnetic Singer of Explosive Power, Is Dead at 83 (Published 2023)

Hailed in the 1960s for her dynamic performances with her first husband, Ike, she became a sensation as a recording artist, often echoing her personal struggles in her songs.

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[Buzz]

In my building for many years there was an old man named Fred who would sit in the lobby with dog treats. He would greet everyone with a smile and our fur children with a treat. I was unfortunately informed today that Fred has pasted away. Hope it is okay to put this here. I will miss him dearly. Rest in peace Fred.

 

[Sylvia]

RIP Benny, age 12?:

Family grieves sudden loss of Las Vegas's iconic 'Benny the Ice-Skating Dog'

Benny, the rescue dog who became famous in Las Vegas and around the country for his ice-skating skills, has died.

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Clip of him skating at 2019 Skate America in Las Vegas: https://twitter.com/Backseat_Judges/status/1185672029376135168

 

[Buzz]

R.I.P.

Florida's 'Trunk Lady' identified 53 years after her murder

Florida investigators used DNA to identify a woman murdered in 1969 as Arizona resident Sylvia June Atherton. WFLA's Josh Benson reports.» Subscribe to NBC N...

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[Buzz]

R.I.P.

John Beasley, veteran actor from 'Everwood' and 'The Soul Man,' dies at 79

Actor John Beasley, known for roles on 'Everwood' and 'The Soul Man,' died Tuesday after a sudden illness. He was 79.

www.latimes.com

 

[vgerdes]

NYT for Tina

Tina Turner, Magnetic Singer of Explosive Power, Is Dead at 83 (Published 2023)

Hailed in the 1960s for her dynamic performances with her first husband, Ike, she became a sensation as a recording artist, often echoing her personal struggles in her songs.

www.nytimes.com

I knew Tina had been sick for a while. But this one still gutted me. She was one of my teenage icons. The Queen of Rock and Roll, for sure.

 

[MacMadame]

Lost that lovin' feeling...

Cynthia Weil, Grammy winning lyricist who had hits with husband Barry Mann, dead at 82

Cynthia Weil, a Grammy-winning lyricist of great range and endurance who enjoyed a decades-long partnership with husband Barry Mann and helped write "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling," "On Broadway," "Walking in the Rain" and dozens of other hits, has died at age 82. Weil and Mann, married in...

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[VALuvsMKwan]

Lost that lovin' feeling...

Cynthia Weil, Grammy winning lyricist who had hits with husband Barry Mann, dead at 82

Cynthia Weil, a Grammy-winning lyricist of great range and endurance who enjoyed a decades-long partnership with husband Barry Mann and helped write "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling," "On Broadway," "Walking in the Rain" and dozens of other hits, has died at age 82. Weil and Mann, married in...

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"Beautiful" is opening here later this month and a dear friend of mine will be playing Carole King. I have opening night tickets and this news of Ms. Weil's passing will certainly make seeing the show more poignant. Her songs were such a big part of the soundtrack of my childhood.

 

[Cachoo]

A full, interesting life:

Françoise Gilot, Artist in the Shadow of Picasso, Is Dead at 101

An accomplished painter (and memoirist) in her own right, she was long his lover until she did what no other mistress of his had ever done: She walked out.

www.nytimes.com

 

[vgerdes]

Seems like she led an interesting life...

Anna Shay, fan favorite on ‘Bling Empire,’ dead at 62

And another shocker:

Paul Eckstein, Co-Creator of ‘Godfather of Harlem,’ Dies at 59

 

[PRlady]

Pat Robertson died. It’s not nice but I’m not sad.

Pat Robertson, Who Gave Christian Conservatives Clout, Is Dead at 93 (Published 2023)

A Baptist minister and a broadcaster, he turned evangelicals into a powerful constituency that helped Republicans capture Congress in 1994. He earlier ran for president.

www.nytimes.com

 

[VALuvsMKwan]

I grew up an hour away from this grifter. Whatever karma awaits him is what he earned.

 

[quartz]

Pat Robertson died. It’s not nice but I’m not sad.

Pat Robertson, Who Gave Christian Conservatives Clout, Is Dead at 93 (Published 2023)

A Baptist minister and a broadcaster, he turned evangelicals into a powerful constituency that helped Republicans capture Congress in 1994. He earlier ran for president.

www.nytimes.com

But he’s in heaven now and will live with God for eternity, and you can’t get there until you die here, which means he has achieved his goal and good for him, so that’s something to be happy about.

 

[ilovepaydays]

Pat Robertson died. It’s not nice but I’m not sad.

Pat Robertson, Who Gave Christian Conservatives Clout, Is Dead at 93 (Published 2023)

A Baptist minister and a broadcaster, he turned evangelicals into a powerful constituency that helped Republicans capture Congress in 1994. He earlier ran for president.

www.nytimes.com

I lived in Virginia Beach from 2005-2013. I have spent most of my life around Evangelical Christian culture - the wonderful, the good, the bad, and the ugly.

All I have to say about this is I’ve decided that today would be a great day to take a fast from Twitter. ? ?

 

[once_upon]

I gave up Twitter for Musk season. Which is much longer than Lent. But staying away from Twitter would be a good thing today.

I remember Robertson being revered at my grandma's house. Thank goodness his grift has left this earthly plain.

 

[annie720]

I grew up an hour away from this grifter. Whatever karma awaits him is what he earned.

Me, too! Everyone in my community watched the show. Luckily we had a ban on TV at our house before 6pm news time, or we would have been subjected to the morning stuff.

 

[ilovepaydays]

I remember Robertson being revered at my grandma's house. Thank goodness his grift has left this earthly plain.

My grandma never liked Robertson (her beliefs were pretty much “Charismatic Catholic”), but as tolerant as she was, she refused to associate with anyone that was still a Pat Robertson fan after the Charles Taylor stuff. And then there was the crazy stuff he said about Ariel Sharon and Israel.

 

[jenny12]

Pat Robertson blamed hurricanes on gay people. Fitting that he passes during Pride Month.

 

[MacMadame]

But he’s in heaven now and will live with God for eternity, and you can’t get there until you die here, which means he has achieved his goal and good for him, so that’s something to be happy about.

No, he isn't.

 

[VGThuy]

Pat Robertson died. It’s not nice but I’m not sad.

Pat Robertson, Who Gave Christian Conservatives Clout, Is Dead at 93 (Published 2023)

A Baptist minister and a broadcaster, he turned evangelicals into a powerful constituency that helped Republicans capture Congress in 1994. He earlier ran for president.

www.nytimes.com

I’m gonna be straight up mean and celebrate. He caused so much irreparable harm to so many communities so shamelessly and without remorse. He’s no Christian.

 

[VALuvsMKwan]

I’m gonna be straight up mean and celebrate. He caused so much irreparable harm to so many communities so shamelessly and without remorse. He’s no Christian.

I won't be standing in your way or shedding even a single tear.

 

[Cachoo]

No, he isn't.