Tag Archives: Obit

RIP: Geoffrey Holder

Geoffrey was a very recognizable voice for several decades especially if you were a kid in the Seventies thanks to the 7-Up commercials he did. I think younger people probably know him more for being the crazy director in Eddie Murphy’s Boomerang. He … Continue reading

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RIP: Richard “Jaws” Kiel

Vacation does put you in a news or media vacuum…except when it comes to sports; you’d think all the thuggery in the NFL was the only thing going on in Las Vegas. Well, I wanted to dedicate a few dozen … Continue reading

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Rest in Peace Aswan

A beloved shop cat passed away this week at age 18. Aswan was one of two feline residents at Dragon’s Lair who graced the store by sleeping on the gaming tables, lounging in the glass cases and wandering about, making … Continue reading

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RIP Robin Williams

It has been a busy, busy week yet I really wanted to reflect on Robin’s suicide after more thought. The event was a horrible shock and in other ways it wasn’t. Being someone who has also struggled with Depression (I’m managing … Continue reading

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RIP James “Rockford” Garner nee Bumgarner

A genuine and great actor passed away. Maybe James wasn’t Laurence Olivier or Richard Burton (both) but he was certainly someone who illustrated the American journey. Two really solid obituaries are available from the Old Gray Lady and the paper I prefer because … Continue reading

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RIP Casey Kasem

Casey had been ill for a while so I figured it was only a matter of time before the venerable radio voice would pass away. I hope he had a peaceful ending since the crapstorm with him family is just … Continue reading

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RIP Ann B Davis

The Picayune was enduring the “support” from AT&T India earlier in the week plus my Stars trying to advance to the next round is why this obit is late. Sometimes I would let these things slide as its timeliness has passed … Continue reading

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RIP Bob Hoskins and Al Feldstein

A sad double whammy to lose a couple key figures in humor but the former had his run in drama with respected films like The Crying Game, Mona Lisa, Zulu Dawn and The Cotton Club. So first up is Bob Hoskins. I had read … Continue reading

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RIP Oderus Ungerus & Lorenzo Semple Jr.

Sad week regarding a couple odd creators. First was the news of GWAR’s lead singer being found dead earlier. Haven’t heard any follow up about the foul play suspicion. Oderus nee Dave Brockie gave me many years of laughter and … Continue reading

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RIP David Brenner

One of the great comedians I used to see on Johnny Carson when the adults let stay up late. I remember his jokes about Thanksgiving, the cool side of the pillow and how only mosquitos make noise. David was definitely the … Continue reading

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RIP Harold Ramis

The man involved a few of the Eighties’ raunchiest and popular comedies passed away after being ill for a while according to the Guardian. Harold directed the greatest movie involving golf…Caddyshack. Even when you have to sit through the scenes with … Continue reading

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RIP Bob Casale

DeVO is one band I would use a time machine to travel back to see during their prime, namely the New Traditionalists tour. I did get to see them in 2011 which was a make-up date for Fun Fun Fest … Continue reading

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RIP Sid Caesar

His career peaked long before I was born so Sid was more well known to my generation through his numerous cameos in Mel Brooks’ Seventies movies (Silent Movie, History of the World Part I), a starring role in It’s Mad Mad…World … Continue reading

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RIP Reuben and the Professor

Farewell to a pair of TV staples from my childhood: Dave Madden who played Reuben Kinkade, the Partridge Family’s manager and foil to Danny’s schemes; Russell Johnson who was Professor Roy Hinkley on Gilligan’s Island. I want to reverse their order … Continue reading

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