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Farewells; Goodbyes to those no longer with us
Topic Started: Feb 26 2006, 06:19 AM (7,530 Views)
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Singer Amy Winehouse has died. She was only twenty seven years old: http://new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/stopthepresses/392228/police-singer-amy-winehouse-dies-at-age-27/
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Long time actor Cliff Robertson has died from natural causes. He was 88. For more on the life and career of this true gentleman and marvelous actor click the link: http://movies.msn.com/movies/article.aspx?news=668903&gt1=28102

My favorite film featuring this actor in PT 109(1963), in which Cliff Robertson portrays a young Navy Lieutenant and PT boat skipper named John F. Kennedy(who would later become U.S. president). In the film Lt(j.g.) Kennedy and his crew's lives are placed in peril after their PT(patrol torpedo) boat is rammed and sunk by a Japanese destroyer during action in the Pacific during World War II.

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Apple co-founder Steve Jobs has died. He was 56. Jobs had been battling cancer for the past several years: http://www.ajc.com/business/apple-says-company-co-1195230.html
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Apple co-founder Steve Jobs has died. He was 56. Jobs had been battling cancer for the past several years: http://www.ajc.com/business/apple-says-company-co-1195230.html
Big loss to the tech community. I was never a heavy Apple user (own 2 ipods but that's it) but respected what he brought to the field.
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Sorry to do this before Packmule, but farewells go to Dan Wheldon, an IZOD Indy Car Series driver from England. He was 33 when he died in a horrible 15 car crash at the series' final race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The crash took place on lap 12 of 200 on turns one and two of the oval track. He will be sorely missed by everyone, especially his fans. (like myself) :(

RIP Dan Wheldon!

(If you want to see a video of the wreck, just look up dan wheldon death crash on Youtube)
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Sorry to do this before Packmule, but farewells go to Dan Wheldon, an IZOD Indy Car Series driver from England. He was 33 when he died in a horrible 15 car crash at the series' final race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The crash took place on lap 12 of 200 on turns one and two of the oval track. He will be sorely missed by everyone, especially his fans. (like myself)
I saw the crash yesterday on TV. Very sad news about Dan Wheldon, a two time Indy 500 winner. He leaves behind a wife and two young children.

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Sorry to do this before Packmule, but farewells go to Dan Wheldon, an IZOD Indy Car Series driver from England. He was 33 when he died in a horrible 15 car crash at the series' final race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The crash took place on lap 12 of 200 on turns one and two of the oval track. He will be sorely missed by everyone, especially his fans. (like myself)
I saw the crash yesterday on TV. Very sad news about Dan Wheldon, a two time Indy 500 winner. He leaves behind a wife and two young children.

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What a terrible crash man, just really crazy. RIP Dan Wheldon
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"Smokin' Joe Frazier, a former two time world heavyweight boxing champion, has died after succumbing to liver cancer. He was 67. Frazier passed away yesterday after being diagnosed with the cancer only six week ago. Frazier gained lasting fame in the boxing world and among fans of boxing(like myself) by fighting in three stellar fights with Muhammad Ali, himself a former heavyweight champion and one of boxing's all time greats.

Frazier beat Ali in 1971 for the heavyweight championship but lost the belt to George Foreman in 1973 and later was defeated by Muhammad Ali in a rematch of their '71 fight.

Joe Frazier, a quiet, unassuming man in and out of the ring was known for his relentless, plodding and methodical style of fighting and possessed a devastating left hook. Later in life after retiring from the sport Frazier ran a gym(which he owned) and was active in youth programs in his native Philadelphia(PA).

Frazier's relationship with Muhammad Ali was acrimonious during their '70's rivalry in and out of the ring, Ali frequently insulting and taunting Frazier through the sports media. Frazier recently said he "forgave" Ali for all of Ali's past statements and Ali called his fights with Frazier the most difficult of his entire career. Ali, in a statement after receiving the news of Frazier's death, called Joe Frazier a great champion. Read more on the life and career of "Smokin" Joe Frazier: http://www.cnn.com/2011/11/07/sport/joe-frazier-obit/index.html?hpt=hp_c1

Joe Frazier always conducted himself like a man in and out of the ring and was a class act. One of my all time favorite boxers.

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Long time character actor Harry Morgan has died. He was 96 and died at his home from pneumonia: http://news.yahoo.com/m-h-star-harry-morgan-dies-age-96-180159917.html

Harry Morgan's movie and television career spanned over fifty years. Fans of the actor will undoubtedly always remember him for being Sgt. Joe Friday's loyal partner in '60's television crime drama series "Dragnet" and also for his role as gruff but goodhearted Colonel Sherman Potter, the commanding officer of the 4077th mobile army hospital in the long running(1972-1983) comedy M*A*S*H.

As a huge fan of the "M*A*S*H television series, I have always admired the character of "Sherman Potter" on this series: Harry Morgan was marvelous in this role.

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"Soul Train" TV series founder and host Don Cornelius is dead, apparently of a self inflicted gunshot wound. He was 75. Read more: http://www.cbsatlanta.com/story/16649341/don-cornelius-host-of-soul-train-dies
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"Soul Train" TV series founder and host Don Cornelius is dead, apparently of a self inflicted gunshot wound. He was 75. Read more: http://www.cbsatlanta.com/story/16649341/don-cornelius-host-of-soul-train-dies
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Legendary singer Whitney Houston has died. She was 48. There has been no official cause of death announced as of yet: http://www.cnn.com/2012/02/11/showbiz/whitney-houston-dead/index.html?hpt=hp_t1

Such a beautiful woman and possessing such a marvelous voice. I can hardly believe it. sadlyicon
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Legendary singer Whitney Houston has died. She was 48. There has been no official cause of death announced as of yet: http://www.cnn.com/2012/02/11/showbiz/whitney-houston-dead/index.html?hpt=hp_t1

Such a beautiful woman and possessing such a marvelous voice. I can hardly believe it. sadlyicon
Definitely a big lose, RIP Whitney sadlyicon
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Legendary TV personality, producer and former "American Bandstand" TV series host Dick Clark has died. He was 82. Clark passed away from a massive heart attack according to initial and official news reports. For more on the life and career of this marvelous entertainer click the link: http://tv.yahoo.com/news/dick-clark-dead-at-82.html

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Don't know if anyone on here watches History Channels Swamp People, but one of the brothers has passed away.

http://www.cnn.com/2012/05/14/showbiz/swamp-people-death/index.html?section=cnn_latest

So sad. He and his brother are funny as hell.

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Long time singer Donna Summer has died. She was 63. She passed away after battling cancer. There have been no other details released regarding her death. Read more: http://music.yahoo.com/blogs/stop-the-presses/disco-queen-donna-summer-reported-dead-age-63-162434888.html

I've been a fan of this beautiful woman and her voice since I was in high school. She will be missed. sadlyicon
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I guess this may not technically belong here, as this is more of a celebrity obit page, but I wanted to pay respects and mourn the tragic and sudden death of a good friend of mine, James Williford.

James was a coworker of mine in the shipping department whom I had met about 6 years ago near the time I started. I was instantly drawn to his goofball charm, friendly demeanor, and helpful attitude. James was a big time film geek who, like many of us, collected DVDs as a hobby and loved filmmaking. His soft spot was for martial arts flicks, and our daily discussions would often include how awesome Jackie Chan was in his younger years, and if Tony Jaa could ever truly be as good onscreen as Bruce Lee was. James used to host poker playing games at his house as a social event, and despite my not knowing how to play very well, he always welcomed me with open arms and taught me how to play each time anyway whenever I came.

I last spoke to James about a week and a half before the accident. Of course none of us had any idea that his life would end on a fateful evening in which he was plowed over by a low life thief who was attempting to evade police after stealing a truck. To make it even more saddening, James was leaving a local hospice where he was visiting another of our coworkers who was dying of cancer. After he was killed in the accident, she died later that night.

http://www.kvue.com/home/Police-chase-victim-on-his-way-to-do-good--159372085.html
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To make it even more saddening, James was leaving a local hospice where he was visiting another of our coworkers who was dying of cancer. After he was killed in the accident, she died later that night
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I'm sorry about your friend, Josh.
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It was posted today on the web that Emi Ito, one half of the '60s singing duo "The Peanuts", passed away on June 15th(2012): http://armandsrancho.blogspot.com/2012/06/some-sad-news-has-been-reported-at.html?spref=fb

Kyodo News article announcing her death: http://english.kyodonews.jp/news/2012/06/166237.html

Emi Ito, along with twin sister Yumi Ito, comprised The Peanuts, a popular duo of singers who performed in Japan throughout the 1960's and into the early '70s. Kaiju fans will remember these two for their appearances as the Shobojin fairies in Mothra(1961), Mothra Vs Godzilla(1964) and Ghidrah The Three Headed Monster(1964).

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Long live Andy Griffith! sadlyicon

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I saw the news of Andy Griffith's passing earlier today. He was a beloved actor who starred in two popular TV series, The Andy Griffith Show(1960-1968) and Matlock(1986-1995). Andy Griffith was also an accomplished gospel singer and won a Grammy award in 1997 for a gospel album.

http://tv.yahoo.com/news/andy-griffith-dies-at-86.html

He will certainly be missed. sadlyicon
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Very much. The only resident left of Mayberry is Opie ...
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Long time character actor Ernest Borgnine has passed away. He was 95. Read more: http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/upshot/oscar-winning-film-star-ernest-borgnine-dies-la-212606632.html

I really liked his acting in a lot of different movies. I also liked Borgnine as "Dominic Santini" in the '80s Airwolf TV series.

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Long time character actor Ernest Borgnine has passed away. He was 95. Read more: http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/upshot/oscar-winning-film-star-ernest-borgnine-dies-la-212606632.html

I really liked his acting in a lot of different movies. I also liked Borgnine as "Dominic Santini" in the '80s Airwolf TV series.

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Actor Sherman Hemsley has died. He was 74. Hemsley's most famous role was undoubtedly that of "George Jefferson", the owner of a chain of dry cleaning businesses on the '70's TV series The Jeffersons. Hemsley's career was mostly in television. Read more about his life and career by clicking the link: http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20614528,00.html

I always liked the character "George Jefferson". Sherman Hemsley will be missed. sadlyicon
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Actor Sherman Hemsley has died. He was 74. Hemsley's most famous role was undoubtedly that of "George Jefferson", the owner of a chain of dry cleaning businesses on the '70's TV series The Jeffersons. Hemsley's career was mostly in television. Read more about his life and career by clicking the link: http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20614528,00.html

I always liked the character "George Jefferson". Sherman Hemsley will be missed. sadlyicon
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Actor Sherman Hemsley has died. He was 74. Hemsley's most famous role was undoubtedly that of "George Jefferson", the owner of a chain of dry cleaning businesses on the '70's TV series The Jeffersons. Hemsley's career was mostly in television. Read more about his life and career by clicking the link: http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20614528,00.html

I always liked the character "George Jefferson". Sherman Hemsley will be missed. sadlyicon
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Weezy! Sherman Hemsley aka George Jefferson will be missed.

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Im sure everyone knows this by now but I figured this man needs some dedication.

Neil Armstrong (August 5, 1930 – August 25, 2012)

http://vitals.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/08/26/13489038-neil-armstrong-an-uncommon-man-with-a-commonly-deadly-disease?lite

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Im sure everyone knows this by now but I figured this man needs some dedication.

Neil Armstrong (August 5, 1930 – August 25, 2012)

http://vitals.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/08/26/13489038-neil-armstrong-an-uncommon-man-with-a-commonly-deadly-disease?lite
I saw the sad news of his passing yesterday. Obviously he was a man dedicated to his profession. He will be missed. sadlyicon

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Im sure everyone knows this by now but I figured this man needs some dedication.

Neil Armstrong (August 5, 1930 – August 25, 2012)

http://vitals.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/08/26/13489038-neil-armstrong-an-uncommon-man-with-a-commonly-deadly-disease?lite
I saw the sad news of his passing yesterday. Obviously he was a man dedicated to his profession. He will be missed. sadlyicon

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