Tag Archives: Celebrity Obituary

RIP Margot Kidder

Posted on May 14, 2018 by Steve

Margot was the Lois Lane for my generation via Superman (the best superhero movie ever made and I’m not a diehard fan of the character) and Superman II. I personally can’t recall her doing much else I’ve seen because her infamous mental breakdown … Continue reading →

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RIP Bob Dorough

Posted on April 27, 2018 by Steve

Sad to see that he passed away earlier this week. I will never be able to thank him enough too. If you grew up watching Saturday morning cartoons in the Seventies, Bob’s idea was mandatory viewing on ABC…more like, those … Continue reading →

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RIP Harry Anderson

Posted on April 18, 2018 by Steve

Quite the bummer to hear about Harry passing and rather soon, he was only 65. His magic tricks on SNL helped us all get through some rather weak years for the show. I remember how he put a needle through his … Continue reading →

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RIP R. Lee Ermey

Posted on April 16, 2018 by Steve

Sad to see the man who was the quintessential drill sergeant pass on. Ermey was able to turn his consultant position for Kubrick into a key role in Full Metal Jacket. Thankfully others used his roaring presence for funny stuff like … Continue reading →

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RIP Mitzi Shore

Posted on April 14, 2018 by Steve

Mitzi’s name may sound familiar to many, she’s (not-funny) comedian Pauly Shore’s mother. For those who follow comedy (like me), she’s more famous as being the owner of The Comedy Store, a venue which made the careers of David Letterman, Robin … Continue reading →

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RIP Chuck McCann

Posted on April 12, 2018 by Steve

It was a bummer to find out Chuck passed via a tweet from Joel Hodgson. He made a lasting impression on me through the Sid & Marty Kroft show Far Out Space Nuts which he co-starred with Bob Denver. Little did … Continue reading →

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RIP: Dr. Stephen Hawking

Posted on March 14, 2018 by Steve

One of the greatest living Physicists passed away today and what made Hawking more remarkable is that he pushed on through despite ALS slowly destroying his body. I think he’s one of the longest surviving people to have the disease. … Continue reading →

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RIP Barry Crimmins

Posted on March 1, 2018 by Steve

Just got the news a few hours ago. As soon as my car’s radio came right up to Patton Oswalt talking about Barry I knew this wasn’t going to be a happy story. I wish I were wrong. Barry passed … Continue reading →

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RIP Robert Moog

Posted on August 23, 2005 by Steve

Robert Moog died Sunday. His most famous invention being the Moog organ which could be really awesome in the right hands. Last year, there was a documentary about him. I didn’t get to see it (hopefully, I can rent it) … Continue reading →

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