R.I.P. 2014

[bamahorrorfan87]

James Avery, star of 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' dies at 65

Actor James Avery, who played the beloved Uncle Phil on the hit 1990s sitcom "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air," died Tuesday, his publicist confirmed. He was 65.

http://www.cnn.com/2014/01/01/showbiz/celebrity-news-gossip/james-avery-obit/index.html?hpt=hp_t2

[The Villain]

RIP Uncle Phil

[The Villain]

Juanita Moore, Oscar Nominated star of Imitation of Life has died at 99

http://variety.com/2014/film/news/juanita-moore-oscar-nommed-for-imitation-of-life-dies-at-99-1201018950/

[bamahorrorfan87]

Phil Everly of the Everly Brothers Dead at 74

http://www.imdb.com/news/ni56618168/?ref_=hm_nw_tp_t1

[knife_fight]

RIP
Mike Vraney, founder of "Something Weird (http://www.somethingweird.com)" video has passed away.

http://boingboing.net/2014/01/03/mike-vraney-founder-of-someth.html

[NightOfTheLiving_Sam]

Awww this is so sad. RIP :(

[neverending]

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/07/movies/run-run-shaw-movie-mogul-seen-as-creator-of-kung-fu-genre-dies-at-106.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1

RIP Run Run Shaw, Chinese movie mogul, credited as the creator of the kung fu movie genre with films like Five Fingers of Death and Man of Iron. He was 104!

http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2014/01/07/world/SHAW-obit/SHAW-obit-articleLarge.jpg

[ShankS]

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/07/movies/run-run-shaw-movie-mogul-seen-as-creator-of-kung-fu-genre-dies-at-106.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1

RIP Run Run Shaw, Chinese movie mogul, credited as the creator of the kung fu movie genre with films like Five Fingers of Death and Man of Iron. He was 104!


Listened to an article on the radio in the car this afternoon, the amount of productions his company produced per year was impressive.

[Ferox13]

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/07/movies/run-run-shaw-movie-mogul-seen-as-creator-of-kung-fu-genre-dies-at-106.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1

RIP Run Run Shaw, Chinese movie mogul, credited as the creator of the kung fu movie genre with films like Five Fingers of Death and Man of Iron. He was 104!


I...must...avenge...his...death...

/Cockney Accent.

RIP for the man who was part of a dynasty - and who antics inspired my martial way...

[ferretchucker]

About a week ago, producer Saul Zaentz died following a battle with Alzheimers. He won Best Picture three times - One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Amadeus, The English Patient.

Not to mention without him we could easily not have the Lord of the Rings or Hobbit series.

http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Guardian/Pix/pictures/2014/1/5/1388941695473/Saul-Zaentz-in-1997-011.jpg

He may or may not have also been Santa...

[urgeok2]

I...must...avenge...his...death...




Dangerously close to Shatner there :)

[bamahorrorfan87]

RIP Russell Johnson

Actor Russell Johnson, best known as Professor in the 1960s TV sitcom "Gilligan's Island," died Thursday, his agent said. Johnson was 89.

http://www.cnn.com/2014/01/16/showbiz/russell-johnson-obit/index.html?hpt=hp_t2

[newb]

RIP Russell Johnson

Actor Russell Johnson, best known as Professor in the 1960s TV sitcom "Gilligan's Island," died Thursday, his agent said. Johnson was 89.

http://www.cnn.com/2014/01/16/showbiz/russell-johnson-obit/index.html?hpt=hp_t2

The original Macgyver

R.I.P. Professor......and another one falls from my childhood

[urgeok2]

The original Macgyver

R.I.P. Professor......and another one falls from my childhood


he could make a wide screen plasma TV out of coconuts and palm leaves

[_____V_____]

Dave Madden @ 82.

http://www.thewrap.com/partridge-family-star-dave-madden-dead-82

[newb]

Dave Madden @ 82.

http://www.thewrap.com/partridge-family-star-dave-madden-dead-82

WTF....another one

at least The Reaper hasn't claimed the star of my favorite show as a kid

http://www.moviemarket.com/library/photos/267/267560.jpg

[hammerfan]

Robert Conrad is still alive?!

[newb]

Robert Conrad is still alive?!

Hell yea he is

a bit older but still going

http://images.starpulse.com/Photos/pv/Robert%20Conrad-1.JPG

[hammerfan]

Hell yea he is

a bit older but still going

http://images.starpulse.com/Photos/pv/Robert%20Conrad-1.JPG

Wow, I thought for sure he was dead.

[newb]

Wow, I thought for sure he was dead.

you may be thinking of William Conrad...star of "CANNON"

http://imgc.allpostersimages.com/images/P-473-488-90/37/3779/MQ1IF00Z/posters/william-conrad.jpg

[hammerfan]

you may be thinking of William Conrad...star of "CANNON"

http://imgc.allpostersimages.com/images/P-473-488-90/37/3779/MQ1IF00Z/posters/william-conrad.jpg

Nope. I remember William Conrad in "Jake and the Fatman"

[Sculpt]

Nope. I remember William Conrad in "Jake and the Fatman"
I remember him from Cannon. Very commanding persona, and great acting range. Not that I watched Cannon more than once. My grandparents watched it.

Do you think it would more or less likely to see an actor like William Conrad (heavy, no chisled good looks) get the sole leading role in a serious TV series today, as opposed to late 70s?

You had Frantz as part of a leading duo in NYPD Blues through the 90s, but that's a bit different than the sole role of Cannon. I think Cannon was the last. But with the explosion of smaller cable shows, is it more or less likely?

[MarthaLou]

I really liked Robert Conrad. Have all four seasons of his Wild Wild West.

Liked William Conrad too. Seen him in a lot of earlier movies where he was chunky and heavyset.

Liked him on Cannon too. But he always looked like he was ready to pop. He was just way too fat. Surprised he lived as long as he did.

[neverending]

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/29/arts/music/pete-seeger-songwriter-and-champion-of-folk-music-dies-at-94.html?_r=0


Pete Seeger dead at 94. RIP.

This one hits me hard on a personal level, just as the deaths of Forrest Ackerman, Ray Bradbury and Kurt Vonnegut did. Not just someone who I thought was a great artist, but someone who had a great effect on my life, who I looked up to as a great human being. I'm sad tonight.

To Seeger, singing wasn't just something he could make money at, but a tool to be used to make the world a better place. This cost him a great deal personally, as he fond himself blacklisted from TV snd radio for having been a member of the Communist Party at one point. He never apologized for his beliefs, or his life, and was convicted of Contempt of Congress for telling the House Un-American Activities Committee this:

I feel that in my whole life I have never done anything of any conspiratorial nature.” He also stated: “I am not going to answer any questions as to my association, my philosophical or religious beliefs or my political beliefs, or how I voted in any election, or any of these private affairs. I think these are very improper questions for any American to be asked, especially under such compulsion as this.

He founded several programs and foundations, gave away a lot of his own money, and was still winning Grammys as recently as 2011. He never gave up. Mr. Seeger, you were a great inspiration to me. And now you're gone.

[newb]

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/29/arts/music/pete-seeger-songwriter-and-champion-of-folk-music-dies-at-94.html?_r=0


Pete Seeger dead at 94. RIP.

This one hits me hard on a personal level, just as the deaths of Forrest Ackerman, Ray Bradbury and Kurt Vonnegut did. Not just someone who I thought was a great artist, but someone who had a great effect on my life, who I looked up to as a great human being. I'm sad tonight.

To Seeger, singing wasn't just something he could make money at, but a tool to be used to make the world a better place. This cost him a great deal personally, as he fond himself blacklisted from TV snd radio for having been a member of the Communist Party at one point. He never apologized for his beliefs, or his life, and was convicted of Contempt of Congress for telling the House Un-American Activities Committee this:



He founded several programs and foundations, gave away a lot of his own money, and was still winning Grammys as recently as 2011. He never gave up. Mr. Seeger, you were a great inspiration to me. And now you're gone.

well said....R.I.P.

[newb]

wow......he didn't seem like the druggy type

Philip Seymour Hoffman Found Dead

[The Villain]

wow......he didn't seem like the druggy type

Philip Seymour Hoffman Found Dead

I was shocked when I saw that. He was a great actor

[MichaelMyers]

I shall watch Twister and Boogie Nights in honor. And, of course, Patch Adams. But I was going to do that today anyway.

[hammerfan]

wow......he didn't seem like the druggy type

Philip Seymour Hoffman Found Dead

I was shocked, too. Never knew he was an addict. Going to miss his work, always thought he was very talented.

[Elvis_Christ]

Damn shame he was really talented. Always thought he was great in Almost Famous.

EO3amwzUZ-I

[urgeok2]

it's a great waste of talent. he had a long career of quality films before him.

but the real shame is the 3 kids. No kid needs to lose a parent to a needle.

[Sculpt]

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/29/arts/music/pete-seeger-songwriter-and-champion-of-folk-music-dies-at-94.html?_r=0


Pete Seeger dead at 94. RIP.

This one hits me hard on a personal level, just as the deaths of Forrest Ackerman, Ray Bradbury and Kurt Vonnegut did. Not just someone who I thought was a great artist, but someone who had a great effect on my life, who I looked up to as a great human being. I'm sad tonight.

To Seeger, singing wasn't just something he could make money at, but a tool to be used to make the world a better place. This cost him a great deal personally, as he fond himself blacklisted from TV snd radio for having been a member of the Communist Party at one point. He never apologized for his beliefs, or his life, and was convicted of Contempt of Congress for telling the House Un-American Activities Committee this:



He founded several programs and foundations, gave away a lot of his own money, and was still winning Grammys as recently as 2011. He never gave up. Mr. Seeger, you were a great inspiration to me. And now you're gone.
Well said, Lee. A good man, and a great American. I played Pete's performances of Turn, Turn, Turn and Where Have All the Flowers Gone on my radio show last Friday. Found my voice upset after each one. Of Pete Seeger, these are the worthy role models.

[hammerfan]

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u230/margie1959/Shirley-Temple-9503798-1-402_zps9613b2a8.jpg (http://s169.photobucket.com/user/margie1959/media/Shirley-Temple-9503798-1-402_zps9613b2a8.jpg.html)

[cheebacheeba]

Just read about that...seems somehow surreal.

[Sculpt]

http://www.biography.com/imported/images/Biography/Images/Profiles/T/Shirley-Temple-9503798-2-402.jpg

Not well know was her life after film...

She was appointed Representative to the 24th United Nations General Assembly by President Richard M. Nixon (September – December 1969),[97][98] and was appointed United States Ambassador to Ghana (December 6, 1974 – July 13, 1976) by President Gerald R. Ford.[99] She was appointed first female Chief of Protocol of the United States (July 1, 1976 – January 21, 1977), and was in charge of arrangements for President Jimmy Carter's inauguration and inaugural ball.[99][100] She served as the United States Ambassador to Czechoslovakia (August 23, 1989 – July 12, 1992), having been appointed by President George H. W. Bush.[33]

[hammerfan]

Ralph Waite, best known for playing the father in The Waltons. Recently, he's been playing Gibbs's father in NCIS.

[newb]

Sid Caesar, a comedic force of nature who became one of television’s first stars in the early 1950s and influenced generations of comedians and comedy writers, died on Wednesday at his home in Beverly Hills, Calif. He was 91.

His death was announced by Eddy Friedfeld, a family spokesman.

http://www.eonline.com/eol_images/Entire_Site/2014112/rs_560x415-140212131128-1024.sid.cm.21214_copy.jpg

[hammerfan]

Harold Ramis

http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/chi-harold-ramis-dead-20140224,0,2259309.story

[MichaelMyers]

Harold Ramis

http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/chi-harold-ramis-dead-20140224,0,2259309.story

Terrible loss. Guess no Ghostbusters 4 now.

[hammerfan]

Terrible loss. Guess no Ghostbusters 4 now.

I didn't know there was a Ghostbusters 3.

[Sculpt]

Sorry to see him leave this world. Was just watching his work (co-writer/actor) in Ghostbusters the last couple days. He wrote/directed one of the best and loving films in history in Groundhog Day.

[_____V_____]

http://bavatuesdays.com/files/2011/04/cyrus_1600x12002.jpg

[ferretchucker]

http://cdn.hitfix.com/photos/5183349/Catch-you-later-Mr.-Ramis..jpg

[cheebacheeba]

Sir Sean Connery

[The Villain]

Sir Sean Connery

Pretty sure that's a hoax

[hammerfan]

Pretty sure that's a hoax

I agree. Just read an interview with him yesterday, where he was advocating for Scotland's separation from England.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/03/us-scotland-independence-connery-idUSBREA2216X20140303

[cheebacheeba]

Oh, there was a "official" hoax too?

[The Villain]

Oh, there was a "official" hoax too?

Everything I've read says he's alive and I'm seeing nothing saying he's dead.

[bamahorrorfan87]

Hal Douglas

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8Yi93AFBJM

[Sculpt]

Sir Sean Connery
You reporting he's dead? What's your source?

[Elvis_Christ]

You reporting he's dead? What's your source?

He killed him with his bare hands

[cheebacheeba]

Actually, that's almost right.

I killed him, with my bear hands.
It's a serious condition, folks. Try to control it, but then it's like nope, bear hands time, RAWR KILL CONNERY.
All the time.
All, the damn time.

[roshiq]

James Rebhorn (http://www.aveleyman.com/ActorCredit.aspx?ActorID=14382) (1948--2014)

http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p433/sanjidparvez/JR_zps056f69e6.jpg

[Angra]

James Rebhorn (http://www.aveleyman.com/ActorCredit.aspx?ActorID=14382) (1948--2014)

http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p433/sanjidparvez/JR_zps056f69e6.jpg


Weird. I thought he died more than a year ago?

[cheebacheeba]

Weird. I thought he died more than a year ago?

No, you're thinking of Sean Connery.

[newb]

GWAR Frontman DAVE BROCKIE A.K.A. ODERUS URUNGUS Dead At 50

http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/gwar-frontman-dave-brockie-a-k-a-oderus-urungus-reportedly-dead-at-50/

[The Villain]

RIP Mickey Rooney

[bamahorrorfan87]

RIP Mr. Rooney

[Freak]

Just read that the Ultimate Warrior passed away.

[realdealblues]

Confirmed...

http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2014/04/09/pro-wrestling-legend-ultimate-warrior-dies-at-54/

[cheebacheeba]

Seems it was a case of cardiac issues bought on by years of overexertion and testicular rupture.

[hammerfan]

Just read on Facebook that Bob Hoskins (Who Framed Roger Rabbit?) has died from pneumonia at 71.

[cheebacheeba]

I read that it was actually a report that had him confused with Phil Collins.

[totem]

Just read on Facebook that Bob Hoskins (Who Framed Roger Rabbit?) has died from pneumonia at 71.

http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q700/coffeecusp/horror_com/EmenyattheGates_zps1af46714.jpg


Will always love him most as Krushchev.

[newb]

I read that it was actually a report that had him confused with Phil Collins.

you sure it wasn't Sean Connery ?

[Angra]

you sure it wasn't Sean Connery ?


News in Australia is fucked up.

[Sculpt]

gak! picture answers all the questions

http://images.buddytv.com/articles/movies/profiles/bob-hoskins.jpg

[Angra]

gak! picture answers all the questions

http://images.buddytv.com/articles/movies/profiles/bob-hoskins.jpg


HE'S ALIVE!!!

[MichaelMyers]

RIP "Alien" artist H.R. Giger.

Swiss artist H.R. Giger, who designed the creature in Ridley Scott's sci-fi horror classic "Alien," has died at age 74 from injuries suffered in a fall, his museum said Tuesday.

Sandra Mivelaz, administrator of the H.R. Giger museum in Gruyeres, western Switzerland, told The Associated Press that Giger died in a hospital on Monday.

Giger's works, often showing macabre scenes of humans and machines fused into hellish hybrids, influenced a generation of movie directors and inspired an enduring fashion for "biomechanical" tattoos.

"My paintings seem to make the strongest impression on people who are, well, who are crazy," Giger said in a 1979 interview with Starlog magazine. "If they like my work they are creative ... or they are crazy."

http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/alien-artist-hr-giger-dies-74-23691669

[totem]

Man, Giger was a big inspiration to me. Don't know if you've ever seen his stuff in person (or in a over-sized picture book) but the detail in his pieces is staggering.

I know I'll miss him. ::sad::

[_____V_____]

A really, really sad day in the history of the genre.

R.I.P. Mr. Giger. Thank you for everything Alien, and much, much more.

[neverending]

He influenced an entire generation of both science fiction and horror with his work. A true giant.

[ferretchucker]

Absolute tragedy, he created an entirely unique and beautiful aesthetic that will hopefully live on. His own mind may have frightened him, but I wish it could have lived on to give us more.

[hammerfan]

Author Maya Angelou has passed at age 86.

[Sculpt]

A very fine artist and poet.

[bamahorrorfan87]

ann b. davis

rip alice

[Baron Von Marlon]

Sad news. The man really was one of a kind.

http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-27770266

[Sculpt]

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_cGVKW2FvcHA/TN0zlRpsdSI/AAAAAAAAANo/JNHDCDwJlaQ/s400/RikMayall.png

Rik Mayall probably best known for his very unusual character Rick in the BBC comedy The Young Ones, which he co-created/wrote. Also played Lord Flashheart in the Blackadder.

He also started in the film Drop Dead Fred.

[The Villain]

RIP Drop Dead Fred

[Angra]

Sad news. The man really was one of a kind.

http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-27770266

Sad.

He was hilarious in Bottom.

[Baron Von Marlon]

Sad.

He was hilarious in Bottom.

Check out the live shows if you haven't seen them.
Even better than the series.

[GhostDog]

A world without Drop Dead Fred just doesn't feel right.

R.I.P. You'll be missed Rik Mayall.

[newb]

R.I.P. Rick


next up

Casey Kasem

soon....very soon

[The Bloofer Lady]

R.I.P. Rick


next up

Casey Kasem

soon....very soon

My gosh, that poor man! What hell for him and his family. I agree...it doesn't seem like long. ::sad::

[bamahorrorfan87]

Casey Kasem, Shaggy on ‘Scooby-Doo,’ Voice of ‘American Top 40,’ Dies at 82

[The Bloofer Lady]

Dear man, brought so much joy to the world. R.I.P Casey, there will be a new star in the sky tonight.

[nightmare_of _death]

RIP Casey.

Thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

[hammerfan]

R.I.P. Rick


next up

Casey Kasem

soon....very soon

You were right!

[_____V_____]

Eli Wallach @ 98.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a8/Eli_Wallach_-_publicity.jpg

A big part of my growing up years is now gone. So many fond memories of watching and re-watching The Good, The Bad and The Ugly, The Magnificent Seven, etc., with my Dad and me laughing at his on-screen antics as Tuco, his villainous turn as Calvera...more so Tuco, because TGTBATU was a big, no, HUGE part of my cinema-loving build-up.

R.I.P. sir. Thank you for being a part of my life.


http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/eli-wallach-dead-good-bad-714794

[hammerfan]

Rest in peace, Mr. Wallach.

[_____V_____]

Bobby Womack @ 70, of Across 110th Street fame.

http://ragmamarag.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/bobby-womack-07.jpg

http://www.hitfix.com/news/soul-legend-bobby-womack-dead-at-70

[cheebacheeba]

R.I.P Wesley

[GhostDog]

R.I.P. Meshach Taylor

Beloved Funnyman known for his roles in Mannequin, Designing Women and Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide

http://i312.photobucket.com/albums/ll323/Ghostdog1315/meshachtaylor_zpse6835847.jpg (http://s312.photobucket.com/user/Ghostdog1315/media/meshachtaylor_zpse6835847.jpg.html)

[hammerfan]

Wow, can't believe no one posted about Tommy Ramone passing.

[Giganticface]

Wow, can't believe no one posted about Tommy Ramone passing.

http://cdn2.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/35522592/ramone_2972734k.0_standard_640.0.jpg

No doubt. R.I.P., Tommy.

R.I.P., The Ramones.

[newb]

R.I.P. Johnny Winter

QrNo5LTa62U

[hammerfan]

Well, damn. RIP Johnny

[bamahorrorfan87]

James Garner of ‘Maverick,’ ‘Rockford Files’ Dies at 86

Amiable actor James Garner, whose moderately successful film career was eclipsed by two extraordinarily popular television series, “Maverick” and “The Rockford Files,” has died, according to reports. He was 86.

[hammerfan]

Loved him ever since "Maverick". RIP, sir.

[newb]

Loved him ever since "Maverick". RIP, sir.

Wow.....didn't realize he was that old...very likable fella

R.I.P. Mr. Garner

[newb]

Dick Smith Dies
The Godfather of Makeup has passed away


http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=41795

[neverending]

Aw, that's a shame. I had his Do It Yourself Monster Makeup Book when I was a kid, and used a lot of his techniques- even up till recent times. Very talented, creative guy.

[FryeDwight]

Not sure where to place this, but figured this would be a good spot.
One of the best makeup artists ever passed away 7/30/14 at age 92.
Great work involving old age (LITTLE BIG MAN, HOUSE OF DARK SHADOWS, AMADEUS, THE GODFATHER, THE HUNGER) and body damage (THE GODFATHER again, TAXI DRIVER and THE EXORCIST).
At least he lived a full life, was recognized and we still have the films to watch.

[Giganticface]

Marilyn Burns, who played Sally Hardesty in the original Texas Chain Saw Massacre.

R.I.P., Age 65. (http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3306768/r-p-marilyn-burns-texas-chainsaw-massacre-passed-away-65/)

http://cdn.bloody-disgusting.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/marilynburnstcm-620x400.jpeg

[MichaelMyers]

Big loss: RIP Robin Williams

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/robin-williams-dies-suspected-suicide-724724

[The Villain]

Really can't believe that, so sad especially if it was suicide. He was in so many movies that i loved as a child and many others i love as an adult. A great and hilarious actor. A true loss to film. He will be missed.

RIP Robin Williams

[Angra]

Wtfuuuuck??

I guess he couldn't handle not being funny anymore..

[hammerfan]

I've never had a celebrity's death affect me like this. I'm sitting here fighting back tears. The laughter is gone.

[MichaelMyers]

HDC is here for you HF.

[Despare]

Man, Williams was a comedian, a great dramatic actor (and underrated in that capacity), but any guy who names his daughter Zelda (yes, after the princess) is a kindred spirit of mine.

Wtfuuuuck??

I guess he couldn't handle not being funny anymore..

How do you handle it?

;)

[roshiq]

Really can't believe that, so sad especially if it was suicide. He was in so many movies that i loved as a child and many others i love as an adult. A great and hilarious actor. A true loss to film. He will be missed.

RIP Robin Williams

Ditto! Just read the news on the web, totally shocking & sad. RIP Robin.

[Bearded_Menace]

Really sad day. Aside from his highly successful comedy career movies like One Hour Photo showed his versatility and competence as an actor. He will be missed.

[Sculpt]

Like many of us, I grew up with Robin Williams. First saw him as a kid watching Happy Days, where he appeared as an alien visiting Richie Cunningham. So popular was that role, it would become it's own show called Mork and Mindy. I was too young to catch his intense comedy stand up.

I remember being extememly impressed with his role in Good Will Hunting, for which he won his 2nd Oscar for Best Supporting Actor (the other for Fischer King).

It's a bit errie for me, because just a few weeks ago I caught this clip from youtube from his HBO special called Weapons of Self Destruction. The I saw this bit on being an alchoholic, and it hit me really hard. One of my best friends is an alchoholic, and this performance, to me, has a lot of pain in it. Personally, I didn't laugh once, but appreciated it immensely.

?v=uLtPp_xIpC4

[roshiq]

I remember being extememly impressed with his role in Good Will Hunting, for which he won his 2nd Oscar for Best Supporting Actor (the other for Fischer King).


The Academy gave him Oscar only for Good Will Hunting; for The Fisher King (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0101889/awards?ref_=tt_awd) he got nominated but didn't win.

[cheebacheeba]

This is maybe my most felt celebrity death...it's almost like a childhood friend?
I grew up in the 80's and while his career had already kicked off at that point, I can't think of too many actors that have bought smiles to me throughout my early childhood to my adulthood...his dips into the dramatic side and even sinister roles are also nothing if not memorable.
I remember seeing Hook, and Jumanji at the movies...as well as Good Will Hunting, One Hour Photo and What dreams may come, most of his works I saw at home as a child, but I always looked forward to his work.
I actually just watched one of his latest films but a few weeks ago, angriest man in Brooklyn. Maybe not the stuff that "used to be" but still, the guy is never not entertaining to watch.

He seemed to be forever "on", and sometimes I wondered how this would be for a person, and if it would effect them, or if it was to overcome the effects of something else...I guess I have my answer.

Really unfortunate. So many people of all ages are going to be touched by this...my mother introduced me to his work, and, I hope to introduce my daughter to it too...too bad he's not about any more.
He'll be missed.

[hammerfan]

RIP Lauren Bacall

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u230/margie1959/LaurenBacall_zps2d41f788.jpg (http://s169.photobucket.com/user/margie1959/media/LaurenBacall_zps2d41f788.jpg.html)

[Angra]

How do you handle it?

;)


::big grin::

Touche!

[_____V_____]

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5EGRIxRwsvs/U-43a7uwXLI/AAAAAAAAjVI/0-W_DGg4RW4/s1600/madeline%2Bcollinson%2B10.jpg

http://www.brutalashell.com/2014/08/rip-madeleine-collinson/

RIP

[_____V_____]

Don Pardo, voice of SNL, dead at 96.

http://www.thewrap.com/don-pardo-saturday-night-live-announcer-dead-at-96/

[Despare]

Don Pardo, voice of SNL, dead at 96.

http://www.thewrap.com/don-pardo-saturday-night-live-announcer-dead-at-96/

Talk about a voice... he is The Slime.

wWA-TXJmeQo

[hammerfan]

Lord Richard Attenborough dies at 90

http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-28923074

[hammerfan]

Joan Rivers

[newb]

Joan Rivers

not my cup of tea but she was definitely a pioneer.

R.I.P. JR

Somebody's killing off all the comics

[Angra]

Somebody's killing off all the comics

You could be next. :danger:

[cheebacheeba]

R.I.P Jaws.
One of the more outlandish villains of one of my preferred Bond eras.

[The Villain]

RIP Sean O'Haire

Not a bad wrestler and to go out like he did is always sad

[newb]

R.I.P Jaws.
One of the more outlandish villains of one of my preferred Bond eras.

I remember first seeing him in one of my favorite TV show as a kid...The Wild Wild West, playing a villain of course.

R.I.P. Big Guy

[Giganticface]

My cat, Monkey. She was 20 and the best pet I ever had.

[The Villain]

My cat, Monkey. She was 20 and the best pet I ever had.

Sorry for your loss. It sucks losing a pet

[hammerfan]

My cat, Monkey. She was 20 and the best pet I ever had.

I'm so sorry. I know how heartbreaking it is to lose a furry baby. It's devastating.

[The Bloofer Lady]

My cat, Monkey. She was 20 and the best pet I ever had.

Man..20 years old??? That's got to be rough. Its a special kind of heartache losing a devoted friend. Bless her and I'm sorry for your loss.

[Giganticface]

Thanks, Villain, hammerfan and Bloofer Lady.

[Straker]

My cat, Monkey. She was 20 and the best pet I ever had.

Sorry for your loss.

[anglewitch]

Me too

[Giganticface]

Thanks Straker and Anglewitch.

AW, are you a NWOBHM fan?

[hammerfan]

Actress/comedienne Jan Hooks from Saturday Night Live, age 57, unknown circumstances

http://www.accesshollywood.com/saturday-night-live-alum-jan-hooks-dies-at-57_article_99533

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u230/margie1959/JanHooks_zpsdf64f04e.jpg (http://s169.photobucket.com/user/margie1959/media/JanHooks_zpsdf64f04e.jpg.html)

[_____V_____]

Elizabeth Pena, of Jacob's Ladder, Rush Hour, *batteries not included fame, @ 55.

The actress, with a professional career spanning nearly 40 years, left us on the night of October 14 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.

http://www.horrorphile.net/images/jacobs-ladder-elizabeth-pena1.jpg

Latino Review (http://www.latino-review.com/news/breaking-prolific-hispanic-actress-elizabeth-pea-has-passed-away)

[cheebacheeba]

This one just in - Joe Cocker
Well, I will take my hat off...

I actually met this guy when he did a trip around Australia...I was about 14? 15? at the time.
I remember it was in a small country town, we went for a dinner/drink at a local pub there - saw the signs, and actually assumed it was an impersonator or something because it was so low-key.
Nope. He and his band performed for all of about 12 people.
He came and said Hi to everyone.
Said he was surprised I knew who he was.
I said "yeah, the stripper song". Ended up buying me a beer (saying "I won't tell") and talking to my mum for a bit.
Really nice, down to earth dude...not full of himself at all.

Ah well, one of the last of 2014.
R.I.P Joe.

[neverending]

This one just in - Joe Cocker
Well, I will take my hat off...

I actually met this guy when he did a trip around Australia...I was about 14? 15? at the time.
I remember it was in a small country town, we went for a dinner/drink at a local pub there - saw the signs, and actually assumed it was an impersonator or something because it was so low-key.
Nope. He and his band performed for all of about 12 people.
He came and said Hi to everyone.
Said he was surprised I knew who he was.
I said "yeah, the stripper song". Ended up buying me a beer (saying "I won't tell") and talking to my mum for a bit.
Really nice, down to earth dude...not full of himself at all.

Ah well, one of the last of 2014.
R.I.P Joe.


Damn... always admired the guy. He always gave 110% in everything, and didn't take himself too seriously. He even sang alongside John Belushi with Belushi doing his infamous Joe Cocker impersonation.