In Memoriam

[SHARPIE]

Author Sophie Kinsella (Shopaholic creator) has passed away at the tragically young age of 55.

Author Sophie Kinsella dies aged 55 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce91d2m1gg7o

 

[nlloyd]

Author Sophie Kinsella (Shopaholic creator) has passed away at the tragically young age of 55.

Author Sophie Kinsella dies aged 55 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce91d2m1gg7o

So sad to read this on the CBC website today. I had no idea she had cancer, let alone such an aggressive type.

 

[ilovesalchows]

I loved Sophie Kinsella's books. Good old romantic comedies. It wasn't until I read her latest, expecting another beach read, that I found out about her struggle with aggressive brain cancer. It is called "What Does it Feel Like." It is a heartbreaking read. I am so sorry for her family and I will miss her novels that always made me laugh. And on that note, if you have only seen the Shopaholic movie, go read some of her books. That book was given the Hollywood treatment and like so many others it was ruined.

 

[SHARPIE]

I loved Sophie Kinsella's books. Good old romantic comedies. It wasn't until I read her latest, expecting another beach read, that I found out about her struggle with aggressive brain cancer. It is called "What Does it Feel Like." It is a heartbreaking read. I am so sorry for her family and I will miss her novels that always made me laugh. And on that note, if you have only seen the Shopaholic movie, go read some of her books. That book was given the Hollywood treatment and like so many others it was ruined.

I downloaded and read it today. (Short book but as you say @ilovesalchows heartbreaking)

As she acknowledges in that book, she really was the Queen of happy endings.

Spoiler: Spoiler and hiding comment out of respect

I only read about 3 of her books because I found the “happy ending” style she had rather repetitive.

 

[vgerdes]

Yes, she was far too young. Younger than me, which really hits today because it's my birthday.

 

[Winnipeg]

I think I have ready every book of hers. Loved most of them because they made me laugh and laugh and laugh (most of them, especially SHopoholic and S Takes Manhattan, Gets Married, etc

 

[ilovesalchows]

Yes, she was far too young. Younger than me, which really hits today because it's my birthday.

Happy Birthday to you!

 

[SHARPIE]

Yes, she was far too young. Younger than me, which really hits today because it's my birthday.

Happy Birthday ! Sophie Kinsella’s birthday is in 2 days bless her, she possibly had it as a goal.

 

[text_skate]

Arthur Cohn dies age 98. R.I.P.
He won a total of six Oscars for his productions. He received three awards for documentaries, including "Only Sky and Dirt" (1962), "American Dream" (1991) and "One Day in September" (2000). He received a further three Oscars in the "Best Foreign Language Film" category, including for "The Garden of Finzi Contini".

Arthur Cohn, Three-Time Oscar-Winning Producer, Dies at 98

He worked with Vittorio De Sica, Barbara Kopple and Walter Salles and on films including 'The Garden of the Finzi-Continis,' 'One Day in September' and 'Central Station.'

www.hollywoodreporter.com

 

[Lynn226]

Abe Quintanilla, father of Selena, has died.

May his memory be a blessing. I hope he's having a joyous reunion with his daughter, Selena.

Record producer Abraham Quintanilla, father of Tejano icon Selena, dies at 84

Quintanilla is survived by his son, his daughter Suzette and his wife Marcella, who he wed in 1963.

www.cbsnews.com

 

[canbelto]

There is a developing story that two people were found dead at Rob Reiner's home that match the ages of Rob and his wife.

2 People Found Dead at Rob Reiner's Los Angeles Home

Two people were found dead at a home in a West L.A. house owned by Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Sunday ... TMZ has confirmed.

www.tmz.com

Very sad and disturbing if true.

 

[canbelto]

It's official: Reiner and his wife were the ones found dead, apparently of knife wounds. How horrible.

 

[PRlady]

It’s confirmed it was them. How awful.

 

[Buzz]

OMG! Will this weekend never end?! Loved his work! Gone but NEVER forgotten. Hopefully the police will soon find those responsible so they can rest in peace.

 

[PRlady]

Bluefly says they were found stabbed to death. Dear god.

 

[my little pony]

MSN reported it was their son who killed them

 

[kwanfan1818]

Same with People Magazine, citing "sources."

 

[skateboy]

It's official: Reiner and his wife were the ones found dead, apparently of knife wounds. How horrible.

And MAGA is rejoicing on the internet. Disgusting.

 

[once_upon]

And MAGA is rejoicing on the internet. Disgusting.

Yeah I've read some very nasty, ugly remarks about them and their son, who is apparently the perpetrator.

 

[my little pony]

that's funny because not very long ago I remember being chastised over not being sorry enough in a comparable situation, hmmm

 

[Karen-W]

And MAGA is rejoicing on the internet. Disgusting.

Not all of MAGA. I may disagree with his politics but I have tremendous love for his talent as a director. The man gave us "The Princess Bride." RIP.

 

[peibeck]

Reiner was also a great producer who gave us outstanding films like "The Shawshank Redemption" and "Michael Clayton."

"Stand By Me" was another of his great directorial efforts.

 

[Cachoo]

I know they had four children and I'm assuming grandchildren as well. How awful. RIP to a wonderful filmmaker and his wife.

 

[ballettmaus]

MSN reported it was their son who killed them

And, I read that it was their daughter who found them.

Is there some cosmic thing going on this weekend? It feels like everything's happening at once.

 

[allezfred]

Such sad news to wake up to.

 

[Parsley Sage]

the sad news continues,

Anthony Geary who played Luke Spencer on General Hospital has died

Anthony Geary, Luke Spencer on ‘General Hospital,’ Dies at 78

One-half of the ultimate soap supercouple with Genie Francis, he won a record eight Daytime Emmys and starred on the ABC daytime drama over a 40-year span.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

 

[my little pony]

I am exactly Luke and Laura were a big part of my day years old

 

[PRlady]

Can you imagine a show with the storyline of a young woman loving and marrying her rapist these days?

 

[vgerdes]

OMG. Tony Geary died? Nooooo!!!!!! He and Tristan Rogers are both gone now. So sad. They really were part of GH's "Golden Age," IMO. RIP, Luke Spencer. You will be missed.

As a side note, yes, rape was handled much differently on soaps in those days. There were some actors who found it deeply disturbing, too. I seem to recall that Roger Howarth ("Todd" on One Life to Live) stopped doing personal appearances and interviews almost altogether, reportedly after hearing some young female fans yell, "rape me Todd!"

 

[once_upon]

Luke and Laura - the ultimate rapists' defense in a rape case.

Defendant Lawyer: Women enjoy rape, they fantasize about being raped.
Prosecutor: what is your evidence that this is a true statement?
Defendant Lawyer: Luke and Laura story in the 80's. Ratings were through the roof

Yes, I watched THE WEDDING.

I know that's the role he was known for. Another one of my age group gone