Celebrity Obituary thread

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Comedian and Curb Your Enthusiasm actor Richard Lewis dies at 76

Richard Lewis Dies: Beloved Comic, ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Actor Was 76

Richard Lewis, one of America’s most beloved and revered stand-up comics who also played a fictionalized version of himself on HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm, died Tuesday night at his home in Los Angeles after suffering a heart attack. He was 76. His death was confirmed by his publicist Jeff...

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Comedian and Curb Your Enthusiasm actor Richard Lewis dies at 76

Richard Lewis Dies: Beloved Comic, ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Actor Was 76

Richard Lewis, one of America’s most beloved and revered stand-up comics who also played a fictionalized version of himself on HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm, died Tuesday night at his home in Los Angeles after suffering a heart attack. He was 76. His death was confirmed by his publicist Jeff...

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Wow.... I did NOT see that one coming!

 

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Eric Carmen, Former Raspberries Member and ‘Hungry Eyes' Singer, Dead at 74
(The guy had a LOT of hits in his career)

https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/11/entertainment/eric-carmen-death/index.html

 

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Former Senator Joe Lieberman, 2000 vice presidential nominee, dies at 82

MSN

 

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Louis Gossette, Jr., "Officer and a Gentleman" Oscar-winner, dies at 87

Louis Gossett Jr., 1st Black man to win supporting actor Oscar, dies at 87

Gossett’s nephew told The Associated Press that the actor died Thursday night in Santa Monica, California. No cause of death was revealed.

apnews.com

 

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Totally missed this one (he was in a bunch of 60's and 70's stuff):

Charles Dierkop, Actor in ‘Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,’ ‘The Sting’ and ‘Police Woman,’ Dies at 87

Charles Dierkop, Actor in ‘Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,’ ‘The Sting’ and ‘Police Woman,’ Dies at 87

Frequently cast as heavies, he also appeared in 'The St. Valentine's Day Massacre,' 'Star Trek' and 'The Andy Griffith Show.'

www.hollywoodreporter.com

 

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Another I missed... as a fan of the show sci-fi show 'Eureka' he had a great character as the cafe owner

Chris Gauthier, Smee in ‘Once Upon a Time,’ and Café Diem owner Vincent - Dies at 48

Chris Gauthier, Smee in ‘Once Upon a Time,’ Dies at 48

Chris Gauthier, known for "Once Upon a Time" and "Eureka," died on Feb. 23 from an unspecified short illness, according to his management. He was 48.

variety.com

 

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Chance Perdomo - PrimeVideo ‘Gen V’ Star Dies at 27

Chance Perdomo Dies: ‘Gen V’ Star Was 27

'Gen V' Star Chance Perdomo Dies at 27

deadline.com

 

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Joe Flaherty, Comedy Great on ‘SCTV’ and ‘Freaks and Geeks,’ Dead at 82

The writer and performer got his start at Second City and also appeared in Happy Gilmore, Family Guy, and Back to the Future Part II

Joe Flaherty, Comedy Great on 'SCTV' and 'Freaks and Geeks,' Dead at 82

Joe Flaherty, the great comedian and writer best known for his work on 'SCTV' and 'Freaks and Geeks,' has died at the age of 82.

www.rollingstone.com

 

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O.J. Simpson Dies: Football Superstar And Actor Accused Of Double Murder In Televised Trial Of The Century Was 76

O.J. Simpson Dies: Football Superstar & Actor Acquitted Of Double Murder In Televised Trial Of The Century Was 76

O.J. Simpson has died at 76. The USC and NFL football superstar, 'Naked Gun' actor and pitchman also was acquitted of double murder in TV trial of the century.

deadline.com

 

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O.J. Simpson Dies: Football Superstar And Actor Accused Of Double Murder In Televised Trial Of The Century Was 76

O.J. Simpson Dies: Football Superstar & Actor Acquitted Of Double Murder In Televised Trial Of The Century Was 76

O.J. Simpson has died at 76. The USC and NFL football superstar, 'Naked Gun' actor and pitchman also was acquitted of double murder in TV trial of the century.

deadline.com

He was such a great talent in his football days. I'm struggling to know how to respond. I guess I'm praying for his soul and praying that all who were affected by him can find peace.

 

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Whitey Herzog dies at 92: Hall of Fame MLB manager led Cardinals to World Series title

MSN

 

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Allman Brothers Band co-founder and legendary guitarist Dickey Betts dies at 80

Allman Brothers Band co-founder and legendary guitarist Dickey Betts dies at 80

The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer died at his home in Osprey, Florida, David Spero, Betts’ manager of 20 years, told The Associated Press by phone.

apnews.com

 

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Mandisa Dies: ‘American Idol’ Contestant And Grammy-Winning Christian Music Artist Was 47

Mandisa Dies: ‘American Idol’ Contestant And Grammy-Winning Christian Music Artist Was 47

Mandisa, a Season 5 Top 10 American Idol competitor who went on to a Grammy-winning career in Christian music, has died at her home in Nashville.

deadline.com

 

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Terry Carter Dies: ‘Battlestar Galactica’ & ‘McCloud’ Actor Was 95

Terry Carter Dies: ‘Battlestar Galactica’ & ‘McCloud’ Actor Was 95

Terry Carter, known for his roles as Colonel Tigh in the original Battlestar Galactica and as Sgt. Joe Broadhurst on TV series McCloud, died Tuesday.

deadline.com

 

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Moody Blues’ Co-Founder, Mike Pinder Dies. Keyboard player Was 82

Mike Pinder Dies: Moody Blues’ Co-Founding Keyboard Player Was 82

Mike Pinder, who co-founded the Moody Blues and played keyboards and mellotron on the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame group's first nine albums, died April 24 at 82.

deadline.com

 

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Actor Bernard Hill Dies: ‘Titanic’ and 'King Théoden in the Lord of the Rings' ...Was 79

Bernard Hill Dies: ‘Lord Of The Rings’ And ‘Titanic’ Actor Was 79

Veteran actor Bernard Hill is dead at 79.

deadline.com

 

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David Sanborn Dies: Grammy-Winning Jazz Saxophonist, Film Composer & ‘SNL’ Bandmember Was 78

David Sanborn Dies: Grammy-Winning Jazz Saxophonist, Film Composer & ‘SNL’ Bandmember Was 78

Sanborn composed music for the 'Lethal Weapon' movies, played in the 'SNL' and David Letterman bands and worked with everyone from Stevie Wonder to David Bowie.

deadline.com

 

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David Sanborn Dies: Grammy-Winning Jazz Saxophonist, Film Composer & ‘SNL’ Bandmember Was 78

David Sanborn Dies: Grammy-Winning Jazz Saxophonist, Film Composer & ‘SNL’ Bandmember Was 78

Sanborn composed music for the 'Lethal Weapon' movies, played in the 'SNL' and David Letterman bands and worked with everyone from Stevie Wonder to David Bowie.

deadline.com

So sad!

 

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Dabney Coleman, Actor from 9 to 5 and Tootsie, Dead at 92

Dabney Coleman, Actor from '9 to 5' and 'Tootsie,' Dead at 92

Dabney Coleman, the Emmy-winning character actor who appeared in more than 60 projects in his six-decade career, died at age 92. He was best known for playing villain roles, and movies like '9 to 5' and 'Tootsie.'

people.com