In Memoriam

[allezfred]

Actress Shelley Duvall has died.

Shelley Duvall, Robert Altman Protege and Tormented Wife in ‘The Shining,’ Dies at 75

The versatile actress, also memorable in 'McCabe & Mrs. Miller,' 'Nashville,' 'Popeye' and '3 Women,' produced TV series for kids as well.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

 

[Vagabond]

The scene in Annie Hall when Shelly Duvall's character tells Woody Allen's character that sex with him is “really a Kafkaesque experience … I mean that as a compliment” had the perfect delivery of one of the most memorable lines in movie history.

 

[overedge]

My friends and I loved Shelley Duvall so much, because she looked like a real person, not the standard Hollywood norm for women of unrealistic perfection. Plus she was a fantastic actress.

From this recent article (which may be paywalled, sorry) https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/25/style/shelley-duvall.html it sounds like she might have been experiencing some health issues.

 

[Winnipeg]

I read she had complications from Diabetes.

She was great in the Shining! Perfect for that part.

 

[Buzz]

Former child star Benji Gregory has died. R.I.P.

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Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

www.youtube.com

 

[Kasey]

Joe Bonsall, lead singer for the Oak Ridge Boys, died a few days ago of ALS. I'm not a big country fan, but listened to them when I was much younger, when my mom and dad were fans. I took the girls to a Christmas concert they did in northern California some years ago, and reached out to Bonsall on Twitter saying that it was the twinnies first concert and they were about to turn 5. In the middle of the concert, he gave them a shoutout by name and they sang "Happy Birthday" to the girls. He was a very nice man, and I'm sure he's missed by his friends, family and bandmates.

 

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RIP Dr. Ruth

 

[Frau Muller]

RIP Dr. Ruth

Just saw. RIP.

Muere a los 96 años Ruth Westheimer, pionera de la terapia sexual en Estados Unidos

La terapeuta fomentó el diálogo abierto sobre temas tabú que afectaban a los millones de personas que conformaban su público

www.elnuevodia.com

 

[Badams]

Richard Simmons, legendary fitness personality, dies at 76

Simmons was found unresponsive Saturday at his Hollywood Hills home, one day after his 76th birthday, two law enforcement sources said.

www.nbcnews.com

I love Richard Simmons. He was a good human.

 

[quartz]

Shannen Doherty has died.

 

[Desperado]

I didn’t know she had been diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015. I remember her appearance on Riverdale, in remembrance of Luke Perry. She was lovely.

Shannen Doherty, Star of 'Beverly Hills, 90210' and 'Charmed,' Dies at 53: 'Devoted Daughter, Sister, Aunt and Friend'

Beverly Hills 90210 and Charmed star Shannen Doherty was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015. Doherty's rep confirmed the death of the actress in an exclusive statement to PEOPLE on Sunday, July 14.

people.com

 

[Amy L]

RIP Shannen, I know she had been dealing with cancer for several years. F cancer.

 

[allezfred]

I remember “I hate Brenda” being one of the first things I searched on the internet. RIP.

 

[Tesla]

No! I knew her end was only a matter of time but she fought so long and so hard that I hoped she had more time.

 

[PRlady]

Dave Loggins died. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/n...5947400/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social

 

[floridaice]

Shannen Doherty's father and I grew up in the same town Mississippi, about an hour south of Memphis TN. Much older than me, but I knew some of his family. The twice-weekly newspaper published a lot of resident submitted information and Shannen's Grandmother was very proud her! I remember seeing her as a very small child in print adds in the Memphis newspapers and some TV commercials as she got older. I don't remember her on Little House on the Prairie, but I liked 'Our House' and 'Heathers' is a favorite movie. I always pulled for her

 

[Judy]

Very sad about Shannon. 53 is too young and cancer sucks

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

I still remember watching Shannen in the TV series our house with Deidre Hall, Wilford Brimley and Chad Allen. I ended up meeting chad when I moved in West Hollywood years ago.

And then one of my guilty 80s pleasures is girls just want to have fun which she stars in with Helen hunt and Sarah Jessica Parker.

 

[Spikefan]

And then one of my guilty 80s pleasures is girls just want to have fun which she stars in with Helen hunt and Sarah Jessica Parker.

My childhood bestie and I watched that movie repeatedly back in the day. I forgot Shannen was in it until you mentioned it. Probably time for a re-watch.

 

[Winnipeg]

Sorry to hear about Shannon. She was great in Beverly Hills but also in Little House on the Prairie

One of the shows on BH90210 had to due with breast cancer checks. Brenda found a lump and the show went through the testing, support of her friends etc.)

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

My childhood bestie and I watched that movie repeatedly back in the day. I forgot Shannen was in it until you mentioned it. Probably time for a re-watch.

Yep. I believe she played Helen Hunt’s kid sister. We used to watch it all the time.

I loved the dancing from the dance competitions.

 

[Tesla]

Yep. I believe she played Helen Hunt’s kid sister. We used to watch it all the time.

I loved the dancing from the dance competitions.

No, she played the dance guy's sister (Sarah Jessica Parker's partner).

ETA I love this movie, too.

 

[overedge]

I heard some not very nice things about Shannen Doherty from friends who were crew members on some of the made-for-TV movies she was in. But the same friends also had the same kinds of stories about Tori Spelling. I think some of the 90210 cast had a really difficult time dealing with life after that show, and with not being the center of attention like they were then. RIP Shannen.

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

I heard some not very nice things about Shannen Doherty from friends who were crew members on some of the made-for-TV movies she was in. But the same friends also had the same kinds of stories about Tori Spelling. I think some of the 90210 cast had a really difficult time dealing with life after that show, and with not being the center of attention like they were then. RIP Shannen.

So when I moved here way back in the day, my first extra job was a location scene for Beverly Hills 90210 in Rancho Palos Verde, almost all of the cast were there on the set. It was June and we were filming the first episode of whatever season it was then. Tori spelling sat with us extras and had her lunch while all the other divas went into their trailers. Shannen Doherty was not on set or not on the series by then.

OHHHHHHHHHHH I just remembered Leeann Rimes husband was on the series then and my scenes were standing right next to him, and I was absolutely smitten with him… He was also married to Brandi Glanville before from Beverly Hills housewives.

 

[Aussie Willy]

Very sad about Shannon Doherty. I saw a while ago she had been fighting breast cancer. Charmed was one of my favourite shows.

 

[vgerdes]

F*** cancer. RIP Shannen. 53 is way too young.

Also sad to hear about Richard Simmons. For all that he was mocked for his constant upbeat attitude, he was a genuinely good person.

 

[Aussie Willy]

Also sad to hear about Richard Simmons. For all that he was mocked for his constant upbeat attitude, he was a genuinely good person.

And he had a great sense of humour. As noted when he did the Air New Zealand safety message.

https://www.wsj.com/video/richard-simmons-touts-safety-on-air-new-zealand/FB854865-4FAF-4484-B52C-8041AFBDD294

 

[Ageless]

One of my favorites. RIP, Bob

Bob Newhart, sitcom pioneer and beloved 'Elf' actor, dies at 94

Newhart approached comedy with economic precision, honing his craft by watching other comedians and seeing what they did well — especially his idol, Jack Benny.

www-nbcnews-com.cdn.ampproject.org

 

[skipaway]

One of my favorites. RIP, Bob

Bob Newhart, sitcom pioneer and beloved 'Elf' actor, dies at 94

Newhart approached comedy with economic precision, honing his craft by watching other comedians and seeing what they did well — especially his idol, Jack Benny.

www-nbcnews-com.cdn.ampproject.org

 

[AYS]

I'm so sad to hear about Bob Newhart, what a brilliant comedian.