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Post by Terre » Tue, 27. Dec 16, 20:45

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Post by mrbadger » Tue, 27. Dec 16, 21:09

Terre wrote:Vera Rubin has died aged 88

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-38440291
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Post by pjknibbs » Tue, 27. Dec 16, 23:11

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

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R.I.P Carrie Fisher

Post by tcnewbie » Wed, 28. Dec 16, 13:02

I was looking through Utube when I come across this horror.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDGfhwYaiyo

First Leonard Nimoy gone in 2016 and now this.

Worst Christmas present ever.

All in all 2016 has been a lousy year.

R.I.P :(

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Post by matthewfarmery » Wed, 28. Dec 16, 13:06

Heard this on the news, sad news indeed.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.
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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/

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

She has actually passed on now, just one day after her daughter, probably grief.
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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.
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Post by Terre » Thu, 29. Dec 16, 09:18

Although it's not a good morning.

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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.
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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. . .
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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.

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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.

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

Oh Dear,
We lost another famous person...

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

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

his death got posted a few posts back.
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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

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