Celebrity Obituary thread

[Annie_M]

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

So sad to see this!

 

[HelloNNNewman]

Bill Walton Dies: Basketball Hall Of Famer & Emmy-Winning Sportscaster Was 71

Bill Walton Dies: Basketball Hall Of Famer & Emmy-Winning Sportscaster Was 71

Bill Walton, two-time NBA champion and Hall of Famer who went on to become an Emmy-winning sports broadcaster, died Monday.

deadline.com

 

[HelloNNNewman]

Doug Ingle Dies: Iron Butterfly’s ‘In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida’ Singer Was 78

Doug Ingle Dies: Iron Butterfly’s ‘In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida’ Singer Was 78

Doug Ingle, the original lead singer of the rock band Iron Butterfly, has died. He was 78.

deadline.com

 

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NBA legend Jerry West dies at 86

NBA all-time great Jerry West dies at age 86

Jerry West, a three-time Basketball Hall of Famer whose silhouette is considered to be the basis of the NBA logo, has died at age 86.

www.espn.com

 

[HelloNNNewman]

NBA legend Jerry West dies at 86

NBA all-time great Jerry West dies at age 86

Jerry West, a three-time Basketball Hall of Famer whose silhouette is considered to be the basis of the NBA logo, has died at age 86.

www.espn.com

Dude was a legend!

 

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Baseball great Willie Mays dies at 93.

Hall of Famer Willie Mays dies: Say Hey Kid, considered one of greatest MLB players in history, was 93

Mays won the World Series with the Giants in 1954 and was named NL MVP in 1954 and 1965

www.cbssports.com

 

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Actor Donald Sutherland dies at 88

Donald Sutherland dead at 88

The veteran actor's death from a long illness was announced by his movie star son Kiefer Sutherland Wednesday.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[HelloNNNewman]

Actor Donald Sutherland dies at 88

Donald Sutherland dead at 88

The veteran actor's death from a long illness was announced by his movie star son Kiefer Sutherland Wednesday.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Sad... but cool that Kiefer was able to do a movie with him before he passed.

 

[HelloNNNewman]

Spencer Milligan Dies: Dad on original ‘Land Of The Lost’ - Was 86

Spencer Milligan Dies: ‘Land Of The Lost’ Star Was 86

Spencer Milligan, who starred in the 1970s series 'Land of the Lost,' appeared in Woody Allen's 'Sleeper' and was guested on many TV shows, died April 18 at 86.

deadline.com

 

[HelloNNNewman]

Martin Mull Dies: ‘Clue’, ‘Roseanne’, and ‘Fernwood 2 Nite’ Star - Was 80 yrs old

Martin Mull Dies: ‘Clue’, ‘Roseanne’ & ‘Fernwood 2 Nite’ Star Was 80

Martin Mull, who played Colonel Mustard in Clue, Roseanne’s boss Leon Carp in the ABC comedy Roseanne and starred on Norman Lear‘s Fernwood 2 Nite, died Thursday at his home. He was 80. The news was revealed by his daughter Maggie Mull, an exec producer on Family Guy. “I am heartbroken to share...

deadline.com

 

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"The Shining" and "Nashville" Actress Shelley Duvall dies at 75

Shelley Duvall, “The Shining” and “Nashville” Actress, Dies at 75

The star's partner said she died Thursday, July 11, at her home in Blanco, Texas

www.yahoo.com

 

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Sex therapist Dr. Ruth Westheimer dies at 96

Dr. Ruth Westheimer, Renowned Sex Therapist, Dies at 96

Dr. Ruth Westheimer, who died at 96, helped diminish the taboo around sex with her call-in radio show, where she openly discussed sexuality with humor and grace. Publicist Pierre Lehu, who co-authored books with Westheimer, confirmed her death to PEOPLE on Saturday, July 13.

people.com

 

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Exercise and fitness personality Richard Simmons dies at 76

Fitness guru Richard Simmons dead at 76

Eccentric fitness guru Richard Simmons, known for his unrelenting positivity, has died, according to his representative.

abcnews.go.com

 

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Shannen Doherty, star of "Beverly Hills 90210" and "Charmed" dies at 53

Shannen Doherty, star of 'Beverly Hills, 90210' and 'Charmed,' dies at 53

Doherty’s biggest break came with the arrival of “Beverly Hills, 90210,” the role she would be linked to for the rest of her life.

www.nbcnews.com

 

[HelloNNNewman]

James Sikking ; 'Hill Street Blues' and 'Doogie Howser M.D.' star dead at 90

'Doogie Howser, M.D.' and 'Hill Street Blues' star James Sikking dead at 90

James Sikking, best known for his roles in shows like "Doogie Howser, M.D." and "Hill Street Blues," has died at the age of 90 of complications from dementia.

www.foxnews.com

 

[Laura Knotek]

Jacoby Jones, Baltimore Ravens' Super Bowl champion, dies at 40

Jacoby Jones, Baltimore Ravens' Super Bowl champion, dies at 40

Jacoby Jones, former wide receiver and kick return specialist for the Baltimore Ravens, has died.

www.google.com

 

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Legendary comedian and actor Bob Newhart dies at 94

Bob Newhart, sitcom pioneer and beloved 'Elf' actor, dies at 94

Newhart approached comedy with economic precision, honing his craft by watching other comedians and seeing what they did well — especially his idol, Jack Benny.

www.nbcnews.com

 

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News anchor and political commentator Lou Dobbs dies at 78

Lou Dobbs, conservative news host, dies at 78

Dobbs hosted "Lou Dobbs Tonight" on CNN and Fox Business.

abcnews.go.com

 

[HelloNNNewman]

Cheng Pei-pei Dies: Co-Star In ‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’ And ‘Mulan’ Was 78

Cheng Pei-pei Dies: Co-Star In ‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’ And ‘Mulan’ Was 78

Cheng Pei-pei, who built a solid career as an action film star, has died at 78.

deadline.com

 

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Legendary talk show host Phil Donahue dies at 88

Legendary TV talk show host Phil Donahue dies at 88

Donahue died on Sunday night following a long illness, his family said in a statement.

www.today.com