Death announcements for persons of note

tcnewbie · Post by **tcnewbie** » Wed, 28. Dec 16, 13:08

Sorry I made a mistake . Leonard Nimoy died in 2015. I got upset at
the news above.

Golden_Gonads · Post by **Golden_Gonads** » Wed, 28. Dec 16, 13:20

pjknibbs wrote:Wow, 2016 really wanted to have a sting in its tail, didn't it?

It's not over yet.

Post by **Ketraar** » Wed, 28. Dec 16, 15:13

Indeed 2016 just does not want to end. For a leap year, it sure didn't skip over many great figures.

Surprised Carry Fisher was "only" 60 given the near 40 year anniversary of A New Hope's release. Even though I'm not one of the major fans of the princess character, I recognise its status within the greatest of franchises.

MFG

Ketraar

matthewfarmery · Post by **matthewfarmery** » Wed, 28. Dec 16, 15:30

Well she was in her 20s when she did star wars, so she really wasn't that old at the time.

I always thought she did a pretty good job doing the role, but anyway, it's a sad time and a very sad year.

burger1 · Post by **burger1** » Thu, 29. Dec 16, 02:25

Looks like Carrie Fishers Mom is in the hospital now.

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/201 ... pitalized/

felter · Post by **felter** » Thu, 29. Dec 16, 02:56

She has actually passed on now, just one day after her daughter, probably grief.

Stars_InTheirEyes · Post by **Stars_InTheirEyes** » Thu, 29. Dec 16, 04:05

Awful news. The family must be going through a horrible time. 2016 is turning out to be a sprint to the finish if you're a celebrity.

Post by **Terre** » Thu, 29. Dec 16, 09:18

Although it's not a good morning.

Singing in the Rain - Good Morning !!

mrbadger · Post by **mrbadger** » Thu, 29. Dec 16, 11:05

I like that movie. I didn't know her mum got famous at 19 too.

If Carrie had managed to avoid all the drugs and drink she would have lived longer most likely, but she didn't, nor was there anyone close enough to her to help her find another way to live with the fame.

Guess you don't want to get famous, seems like you get money and fame but lose real friendship and stability.

Usenko · Post by **Usenko** » Thu, 29. Dec 16, 11:08

Fame is okay, but you need to be responsible enough to handle it.

That basically means being over 25 before it hits, which is problematic - most people become famous young.

Alternatively, it means having access to those with wisdom, but Hollywood has a tendency to take famous kids away from their parents. . .

Cpt.Jericho · Post by **Cpt.Jericho** » Thu, 29. Dec 16, 11:59

Sometimes the parents are as bad as the studio bosses. Worst of it is: If you don't shine in showbiz you'll find yourself on the wrong side of the door. On top of that celebrities can't form a support group similar to the anonymous alcoholics - can't be anonymous while being a celebrity, just won't work.

Edit:
Rest in Peace, Debbie Reynolds.

notaterran · Post by **notaterran** » Thu, 29. Dec 16, 14:20

Ketraar wrote:Surprised Carry Fisher was "only" 60 given the near 40 year anniversary of A New Hope's release.

I was surprised as well that she was only 60 when she died, she looked about the same age as Debbie Reynolds.

Link

In any case, may they rest in peace.

tcnewbie · Post by **tcnewbie** » Sat, 31. Dec 16, 12:13

Oh Dear,
We lost another famous person...

http://www.msn.com/en-au/entertainment/ ... ailsignout

No more Careless Whispers.

R.I.P George Michael.

matthewfarmery · Post by **matthewfarmery** » Sat, 31. Dec 16, 15:22

his death got posted a few posts back.

Morkonan · Post by **Morkonan** » Sun, 1. Jan 17, 19:13

It's my sad duty to inform...

"Father Mulcahy", aka William Christopher, has passed.

http://www.cnn.com/2017/01/01/entertain ... index.html

M.A.S.H. was an American Sitcom about a medical unit during the Korean War, derived from the original movie "M.A.S.H." directed by Robert Altman. The series actually ran for longer than the real Korean War and maintained some of the highest ratings and largest viewing audiences of any American television show. It ran for 11 seasons and was nominated for over 100 Emmy's. William Christopher's performance was much beloved by the show's fans.

Episodes still air on American television to this day.

In Memoriam : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUHQpbv3KjI

mrbadger · Post by **mrbadger** » Sun, 1. Jan 17, 19:50

How odd that I started watching MASH again today for the first time since it was initially broadcast in the UK (asked santa for the dvd box set).

I do recall always enjoying his character.

Some years back I made a fool of myself by saying that the first few seasons were filmed in black and white, only to be told I probably just had a black and white telly back then.

Fun times...

Morkonan · Post by **Morkonan** » Wed, 4. Jan 17, 02:10

mrbadger wrote:...Some years back I made a fool of myself by saying that the first few seasons were filmed in black and white, only to be told I probably just had a black and white telly back then.

Fun times...

When I was a kid, I didn't know what "color t.v." was. We didn't have one. I did have a small 10" portable t.v. in my room. It, of course, had the required wad of tinfoil sitting on top of a coat-hanger antenna... If I pointed the antenna in the right direction, I could get channels from "The Big City."

I discovered color television shows when we went on vacation and there was a color t.v. in our hotel room. First shows I watched on that? "Star Trek" and "Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea."

I suppose M.A.S.H. was the first "serious" television show that I was dedicated to watching that actually went further than "action." (I had been a fan of "Rat Patrol" and another WWII based show, but those didn't get very deep into the lives and thoughts of the characters.)

Post by **Santi** » Sat, 7. Jan 17, 19:22

Mario Soares, a staunch opponent of dictator Salazar in Portugal, and the first head of state elected democratically after the "Carnations Revolution" has died at the age of 92, a massive figure that helped shape today's Portugal. Created Portugal NHS, expanded public education and joined the European Union among many many other accomplishments. May he rest in peace.

http://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-portug ... KKBN14R0JZ

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-38542535

mrbadger · Post by **mrbadger** » Sun, 8. Jan 17, 18:26

Nothing in the news about it on BBC News App, or nothing on the front page at least, but the do mention a former Iran President who died. Why him and not someone so influential in Europe?

Probably because it didn't involve the Middle East, which the news services are all about these days, because that gets clicks.....

Post by **Ketraar** » Sun, 8. Jan 17, 18:43

My obvious bias aside, he is possibly the only Modern Politician to stay true to the vision of Democracy. Also to not forget that its the only transition from a totalitarian state to full democracy without casualties (even though there were incidents and accidents later on).

The reason he is not "news worthy" is possibly that he was not too flashy of a person in the last few decades and kept mostly to internal discourse. And we all know that new dislike "normal people".

He did live a full life and made a mark in history, not many will be able to go out with half accomplished. RIP

MFG

Ketraar

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