In Memoriam

[love skating]

Like everyone else, I'm so shocked and saddened by the passing of Twitch. So so talented, so nice - never heard a bad word said about him, lovely family - such a shame, such a loss.

 

[once_upon]

I think it just emphasizes how silent depression/suicide is. Look jovial, happy on the outside, while inside there is deep dark pain.

 

[vgerdes]

So many tributes to Twitch popping up on Facebook. But I think Benji Schwimmer (SYTYCD alum) said it best: "Tell your loved ones what they mean to you, today. You will be missed, friend."

Also, from Maksim Chmerkovskiy: "Stephen ‘Twitch’ Boss was the only man I’ve met in the entire industry who was loved by absolutely everyone.
This makes no sense at all….
Rest easy my friend.

"

And finally, from Ellen DeGeneres: "I’m heartbroken. tWitch was pure love and light. He was my family, and I loved him with all my heart. I will miss him. Please send your love and support to Allison and his beautiful children - Weslie, Maddox, and Zaia."

So heartbreaking.

 

[myhoneyhoney]

Son and I just watched Hip Hop Nutcracker last week. Enjoyed watching him dance with his wife. RIP Twitch.

 

[Jimena]

Man. Twitch had done so well for himself. He was one of the biggest successes in SYTYCD. And he seemed like such a wonderful person. He was so much fun, too.

So sad.

First Danny Tidwell and now Twitch. Two of my faves.

 

[Cachoo]

I think it just emphasizes how silent depression/suicide is. Look jovial, happy on the outside, while inside there is deep dark pain.

I had dinner with a friend tonight. She is constantly busy, constantly on the go—she believes it helps her fend off the depression. She worried that when Twitch slowed down the depression caught up to him. I don’t know if we will ever know.

 

[PeterG]

Award-winning singer-songwriter Shirley Eikhard dead at 67

The song I remember by her the most is Don't Let Me Down.

She wrote Something To Talk About, which Bonnie Raitt made into a big hit. She also wrote songs covered by Cher, Amy Grant, Rita Coolidge, Emmylou Harris, Kim Carnes and Anne Murray. And this is a great co-write of hers:

Alannah Myles - Kick Start My Heart

Eikhard also had a hit in Canada, covering a Fleetwood Mac song: Say You Love Me

 

[Cachoo]

A few days ago we lost Mike Leach the coach of the Mississippi State football team. Normally the school would mourn the coach but his death brought both sadness at his passing and appreciation for the man he was from football fans everywhere. Leach was famous for inventing the Air Raid Offense. But he was beloved because he was such a character. And he was funny. I watched a sideline reporter ask for advice for her wedding and he talked about that instead of the game. There was his famous "hate candycorn" sideline report and a serious discussion of which mascot in the Pac 12 would win in mascot brawls. He actually stood there and broke this down. There were many other Leach moments. He was 61. His nickname was the Pirate and he will be missed.

 

[BittyBug]

LA's famed mountain lion, P-22, was euthanized after he was found in poor condition. He was an icon who inspired important conservation efforts in California. RIP P-22.

P-22, L.A. celebrity mountain lion, euthanized due to severe injuries

P-22, L.A. celebrity mountain lion, euthanized due to severe injuries

www.latimes.com

 

[Sylvia]

Céline Gounder's touching tribute to her husband, Grant Wahl, who died while covering the World Cup in Qatar (she tweeted the link on Dec. 14): https://twitter.com/celinegounder/status/1603019043010908160

On behalf of myself and our family, I want to express our deepest gratitude for the outpouring of support, love, and sympathy from around the world. Here is a message from our family and the latest update surrounding our beloved Grant

A note from Grant's wife, Céline Gounder

First and foremost, on behalf of myself and our family, I want to express our deepest gratitude for the outpouring of support, love, and sympathy from around the world...

grantwahl.substack.com

 

[Cachoo]

Céline Gounder's touching tribute to her husband, Grant Wahl, who died while covering the World Cup in Qatar (she tweeted the link on Dec. 14): https://twitter.com/celinegounder/status/1603019043010908160

A note from Grant's wife, Céline Gounder

First and foremost, on behalf of myself and our family, I want to express our deepest gratitude for the outpouring of support, love, and sympathy from around the world...

grantwahl.substack.com

Well that is beautiful. He was loved by many in Kansas. And he will be missed. I kept the SI magazine with his cover story when Kansas won the Final Four in 2008. So good…

 

[Cachoo]

RIP to Franco Harris---The Pittsburgh Steeler responsible for the Immaculate Reception-- one of the most famous plays in American football. We are just days away from the 50th anniversary of that moment. Godspeed Franco and thanks for this: https://youtu.be/dHIXFKrrUhA

 

[Aussie Willy]

Don't know if anyone else is a Faithless fan but the singer Maxi Jazz died. If you are a fan of electronic dance you would know them.

Faithless singer Maxi Jazz dies aged 65

Faithless — known for hits Insomnia and We Come 1 — announces the death of "a lovely human being with time for everyone and wisdom that was both profound and accessible".

www.abc.net.au

 

[Vagabond]

Elayne Jones, Pioneering Percussionist, Is Dead at 94

She challenged racial barriers when she joined the San Francisco Symphony in 1972. But she became embroiled in a legal battle when she was denied tenure two years later.

www.nytimes.com

Elayne Jones was the "first" in many things. I was fortunate enough to have parents who took me to the San Francisco Symphony when she was part of it.

 

[Aceon6]

The winningest golfer in the history of the game, Kathy Whitworth, passed on Christmas Eve. https://www.cnn.com/2022/12/25/golf/kathy-whitworth-golf-obituary/index.html

 

[Buzz]

An OPP officer was killed on his first day working alone while answering a call about a car in a ditch. R.I.P.

2 suspects arrested after OPP officer shot, killed in Hagersville, Ont. | Globalnews.ca

Two people are in custody after an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was shot and killed in Hagersville, Ont.

globalnews.ca

 

[MacMadame]

Pelé, Brazil’s mighty king of ‘beautiful game,’ has died

SAO PAULO (AP) — Pelé, the Brazilian king of soccer who won a record three World Cups and became one of the most commanding sports figures of the last century, died Thursday. He was 82. The standard-bearer of “the beautiful game” had undergone treatment for colon cancer since 2021.

apnews.com

 

[Buzz]

Arguably the greatest footballer to have ever lived. Love the story of him after Brazil’s 1950 loss at home, promising his dad to win the World Cup for him. Pele won three times 1958, 1962, and 1970. Gone but his Legend will live on forever! R.I.P.

 

[MacMadame]

Another death

Vivienne Westwood: Tributes for 'Queen of British Fashion' after her death

The "undisputed Queen of British fashion" who never failed to surprise or shock dies at 81.

www.bbc.com

Do people remember her? I do vaguely.

 

[PeterG]

Canadian music legend Ian Tyson has passed away at 89. He rose to fame with his wife Sylvia in the folk duo Ian & Sylvia. He wrote the songs Four Strong Winds (covered by too many artists to name) and Someday Soon (covered by Judy Collins and Suzy Bogguss, among others).

Ian & Sylvia released thirteen albums and had a hit with their cover of Gordon Lightfoot's "Early Morning Rain" and "You Were On My Mind".

As a solo artist, Tyson had over twenty songs chart on the Canadian country music charts and he had two gold and one platinum albums in Canada. A tribute album to Tyson entitled, "The Gift" was released in 2007 and includes covers of his songs by Jennifer Warnes, Gordon Lightfoot and Blue Rodeo.

 

[allezfred]

Another death

Vivienne Westwood: Tributes for 'Queen of British Fashion' after her death

The "undisputed Queen of British fashion" who never failed to surprise or shock dies at 81.

www.bbc.com

Do people remember her? I do vaguely.

Of course people remember her! Legendary fashion designer.

 

[Cachoo]

Of course people remember her! Legendary fashion designer.

What a history! There should be a film one day about her and Malcolm McLaren and the rise of Punk. I know her life and designs extend beyond that period but what an interesting time and an interesting woman. RIP

 

[Cachoo]

"IMDb Originals" In Memoriam 2022 (TV Episode 2022) - IMDb

"IMDb Originals" In Memoriam 2022 (TV Episode 2022) on IMDb: Movies, TV, Celebs, and more...

www.imdb.com

Betty White died one year ago tomorrow but she is included in this remembrance...lovely video. Tough year.

 

[myhoneyhoney]

I just read that Barbara Walters has passed

 

[Cachoo]

I just read that Barbara Walters has passed

Trailblazer...RIP

 

[antmanb]

I’m really sad about Vivienne Westwood. Some of my prized possessions in my wardrobe are hers.

 

[once_upon]

I'm not Catholic but just read the headlines the Pope emeritus - Benedict XVI has died.

 

[attyfan]

Here is a link:

Updates: Pope Benedict XVI dies

Former Pope Benedict XVI, who shaped Catholic theology for decades before shocking the world by resigning as pontiff, has died at 95.

www.cnn.com

 

[allezfred]

Evil has died. Good.

Former pope Benedict admits making false claim to child sexual abuse inquiry | Pope Benedict XVI | The Guardian

Ex-pontiff blames ‘editorial oversight’ for previous statement he was absent from 1980 meeting over suspected paedophile priest

amp.theguardian.com

 

[Buzz]

R.I.P.

Grammy-winning singer Anita Pointer dies aged 74

She was a member of the Pointer Sisters, the 70s band whose hits included Jump (For My Love) and Fire.

www.bbc.com