In Memoriam

[Sylvia]

Michael Gambon

First time I saw him act was in BBC's The Singing Detective - he was AMAZING in it.

 

[Sylvia]

He played for the Orioles his entire major-league career. RIP Brooks.

Baltimore native / actor Josh Charles "speaks for all of Baltimore in praise and love of Brooks Robinson" (Oct. 2011): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kMS6gUaDac

 

[vgerdes]

RIP David McCallum

I think I was too young to remember him in Man from UNCLE. But he was awesome as Ducky in NCIS. I will miss him.

 

[skipaway]

Michael Gambon Passes

Portrayed Dumbledore in the HP movies. RIP

 

[Cachoo]

Baltimore native / actor Josh Charles "speaks for all of Baltimore in praise and love of Brooks Robinson" (Oct. 2011): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kMS6gUaDac

Vintage Brooks (I believe from Ken Burns "Baseball" series) https://youtu.be/1vPn8f5swdk?si=27sU-d-a1ksOISOF

 

[Cachoo]

First time I saw him act was in BBC's The Singing Detective - he was AMAZING in it.

You look on IMDB and he was so versatile and not afraid to go for a smaller, supporting part if it was juicy. I loved (and hated) him in "The Insider" as a sneering, Southern cigarette executive. The people who worked with him said he could be joking around right up until "action" was called and he could instantly snap into character. RIP.

 

[Vagabond]

Dianne Feinstein, trailblazing S.F. mayor and California senator, is dead at 90

Dianne Feinstein, whose political career took her from the San Francisco Board of Supervisors to decades as California’s senior senator, died Thursday.

www.sfchronicle.com

I voted for her more times than for any other candidate for any office.

I didn't always agree with her, but I did always admire her.

 

[Spiralgraph]

For all of us Red Sox fans the death of retired pitcher Tim Wakefield on October 1st was really heartbreaking.What a player, but more important what a terrific person he was. RIP

Selfless teammate, 'extraordinary human' Tim Wakefield passes away

BALTIMORE -- Tim Wakefield, who used his darting knuckleball to become the third winningest pitcher in Red Sox history, died from brain cancer at the age of 57 on Sunday, the Red Sox announced. “We are deeply saddened by the loss of Tim Wakefield, one of the most unique pitchers

www.mlb.com

 

[Cachoo]

For all of us Red Sox fans the death of retired pitcher Tim Wakefield on October 1st was really heartbreaking.What a player, but more important what a terrific person he was. RIP

Selfless teammate, 'extraordinary human' Tim Wakefield passes away

BALTIMORE -- Tim Wakefield, who used his darting knuckleball to become the third winningest pitcher in Red Sox history, died from brain cancer at the age of 57 on Sunday, the Red Sox announced. “We are deeply saddened by the loss of Tim Wakefield, one of the most unique pitchers

www.mlb.com

I think I value the Roberto Clemente Award above all other awards given in baseball. And he was a recipient. Brain cancer is so awful. RIP

 

[Ageless]

RIP, Dick Butkus

Nfl.com/news/dick-butkus-hall-of-fame-linebacker-and-bears-legend-dies-at-age-of-80

 

[Badams]

RIP, Dick Butkus

Nfl.com/news/dick-butkus-hall-of-fame-linebacker-and-bears-legend-dies-at-age-of-80

OMG! This is so sad!

 

[Cachoo]

RIP, Dick Butkus

Nfl.com/news/dick-butkus-hall-of-fame-linebacker-and-bears-legend-dies-at-age-of-80

Legend. I am thinking of all of the SNL sketches about “Da Bears.” RIP

 

[Vagabond]

A gifted article about Charles Feeney, the philanthropist who gave away almost all of his fortune and afterwards lived simply in San Francisco.

Charles Feeney, Who Made a Fortune and Then Gave It Away, Dies at 92

After piling up billions in business, he pledged to donate almost all of his money to causes before he died. He succeeded, and then lived a more modest life.

www.nytimes.com

 

[once_upon]

Rudolph Isley, an Original and Enduring Isley Brother, Dies at 84 https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/12/arts/music/rudolph-isley-dead.html?smid=nytcore-android-share

Shout and It's Your Thing, were part of my music generation. I think Shout was played at wedding receptions for generations.

 

[skipaway]

RIP Piper Laurie

 

[skatingfan5]

Rudolph Isley, an Original and Enduring Isley Brother, Dies at 84 https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/12/arts/music/rudolph-isley-dead.html?smid=nytcore-android-share

Shout and It's Your Thing, were part of my music generation. I think Shout was played at wedding receptions for generations.

RIP

The Isley Brother were definiely part of the music of my younger years and into the next generation. “Shout” was played at my niece’s wedding reception in 2010(where I likely made a fool of myself dancing to it ).

 

[overedge]

For all of us Red Sox fans the death of retired pitcher Tim Wakefield on October 1st was really heartbreaking.What a player, but more important what a terrific person he was. RIP

Selfless teammate, 'extraordinary human' Tim Wakefield passes away

BALTIMORE -- Tim Wakefield, who used his darting knuckleball to become the third winningest pitcher in Red Sox history, died from brain cancer at the age of 57 on Sunday, the Red Sox announced. “We are deeply saddened by the loss of Tim Wakefield, one of the most unique pitchers

www.mlb.com

And f*** Curt Schilling for publicizing that both Tim and his wife were fighting cancer, when they wanted it to be private.

 

[Kasey]

Schilling is a tool. And that's coming from this Phillies fan.

 

[Cachoo]

RIP Piper Laurie

I didn’t see her for a long time then she turned up in a wonderful role in “Hesher” with Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Natalie Portman. RIP

 

[vireo]

RIP Piper Laurie

She was a wonderful actress. I always loved her voice.

What a fascinating life she had.

 

[once_upon]

It's being reported that Suzanne Sommers died today. After battling breast cancer for years.

Suzanne Somers, 'Three's Company' and 'Step by Step' Actress, Dead at 76

Suzanne Somers died on Oct. 15 at 76. The actress was best known for her roles on 'Three's Company' and 'Step by Step.'

people.com

 

[VALuvsMKwan]

Lara Parker, author and actress who played Angelique Bouchard Collins, among several other roles, in the US ABC afternoon Gothic soap "Dark Shadows" (and 2 related feature films), has died.

Lara Parker, Star Of Dark Shadows, Dead At 84

Get the details.

soaphub.com

 

[watchthis!!]

It's being reported that Suzanne Sommers died today. After battling breast cancer for years.

Suzanne Somers, 'Three's Company' and 'Step by Step' Actress, Dead at 76

Suzanne Somers died on Oct. 15 at 76. The actress was best known for her roles on 'Three's Company' and 'Step by Step.'

people.com

It's sad that in the late 70's, Sommers basically sacrificed her career to get equal pay for women, but all these years later, that issue still remains an ongoing fight.

 

[Simone411]

It's sad that in the late 70's, Sommers basically sacrificed her career to get equal pay for women, but all these years later, that issue still remains an ongoing fight.

You got that right. I heard on the news not long ago that Vanna White will finally get a pay raise after 18 years.

Vanna White gets first pay raise in 18 years, staying with ‘Wheel of Fortune’ -- for now

The long-time letter turner was reportedly miffed that she wasn't offered the host gig that Pat Sajack is departing.

www.silive.com

RIP, Suzanne Sommers. She was a fighter, and she will be missed.

 

[Cachoo]

Lara Parker, author and actress who played Angelique Bouchard Collins, among several other roles, in the US ABC afternoon Gothic soap "Dark Shadows" (and 2 related feature films), has died.

Lara Parker, Star Of Dark Shadows, Dead At 84

Get the details.

soaphub.com

A face I haven't seen for a long time---I think the soap opera started each day right as I was getting home from school. RIP

 

[Spiralgraph]

A face I haven't seen for a long time---I think the soap opera started each day right as I was getting home from school. RIP

Lara Parker had the most striking eyes as Angelique, she looked evil and deadly. May she RIP.

 

[Sylvia]

Suzanne Somers’ husband recalls her final days

Somers’ husband, Alan Hamel, spoke to NBC News the day after her death and discussed her decadeslong career and their enduring love.

www.nbcnews.com

 

[once_upon]

Old news. NM

 

[Aceon6]

Ivor Robson, the long time first tee announcer at The Open Championships (aka The British Open) has passed. He was 83. Mr. Robson is most noted for never leaving his announcer post from the time the first group arrived on the tee until the last group was walking down the first fairway. I can still hear him in my head.. “On the tee, from Northern Ireland, Rory McIlroy.”

 

[Seerek]

Oscar Nominated Actor Burt Young at 83

Burt Young: Oscar-nominated Rocky actor dies aged 83

Young was nominated for an Oscar for playing Rocky's brother-in-law Paulie in the film franchise.

www.bbc.com