Celebrity death thread 2022

[Jon]

Gallagher's best-known routine involved smashing a watermelon and other foods with a large wooden mallet, the Sledge-O-Matic. The act was a parody of commercials for Ronco's Veg-O-Matic food processor.

Gallagher, watermelon-smashing comedian, dead at 76 | CNN

Comedian Gallagher, best known for his watermelon-smashing comedy routine and many popular specials in the 1980s, died Friday morning, according his manager Craig Marquardo. He was 76.

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Brings back memories of watching his specials on Showtime a lot.

 

[Channel98]

Aniston played Dr. Eric Richards in 11 episodes of Days Of Our Lives, 1970; Martin Tourneur in 115 episodes of Search For Tomorrow, 1980-84; and Victor Koriakis in more than 2,600 episodes of Days Of Our Lives, 1985-2022.

John Aniston, 'Days of Our Lives' actor and Jennifer Aniston's father, dead at 89 | CNN

John Aniston, a veteran actor known for his work on the daytime drama "Days of Our Lives," has died, his daughter, actress Jennifer Aniston, shared on Monday.

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[Channel98]

Clary, born Robert Max Widerman in Paris, was the youngest of 14 children in an Orthodox Jewish family. He, his parents and ten of his siblings were taken by Nazis and interned in a concentration camp during World War II. Of the 13, he was the only one to survive the Holocaust – and yet he had no qualms about playing Corporal Louis LeBeau in a sitcom about World War II POWs in a German stalag. Clary also played Robert LeClair in more than 500 episodes of Days Of Our Lives, 1972-87, and Pierre Jourdan in 43 episodes of The Bold & The Beautiful, 1990-92.

Robert Clary, Corporal LeBeau on ‘Hogan’s Heroes,’ Dies at 96

 

[IdRatherBeSkiing]

Clary, born Robert Max Widerman in Paris, was the youngest of 14 children in an Orthodox Jewish family. He, his parents and ten of his siblings were taken by Nazis and interned in a concentration camp during World War II. Of the 13, he was the only one to survive the Holocaust – and yet he had no qualms about playing Corporal Louis LeBeau in a sitcom about World War II POWs in a German stalag. Clary also played Robert LeClair in more than 500 episodes of Days Of Our Lives, 1972-87, and Pierre Jourdan in 43 episodes of The Bold & The Beautiful, 1990-92.

Robert Clary, Corporal LeBeau on ‘Hogan’s Heroes,’ Dies at 96

Second. I remember him from HH.

 

[HecticArt]

LeBeau!!!!!
Hogan's was great.
And 96 is a hell of a run.

 

[Channel98]

World War II lasted six years. Hogan's Heroes aired for six seasons. Clary was the last survivor of the principal cast members. In a March 2 2018 interview
with Amy Harrington, Clary explained how he was able to survive the concentration camp by singing for the inmates.

 

[Channel98]

Rorem composed three symphonies, four piano concertos, ten operas and hundreds of songs, choral works and orchestral works. Among his best-known songs are Sally's Smile, Spring, The Nightingale, Echo's Song, Far Far Away, Early In The Morning, See How They Love Me, To A Willow Tree, O Do Not Love Too Long and Stopping By Woods On A Snowy Evening.

Ned Rorem, prize-winning composer and writer, dies at 99

NEW YORK (AP) — Ned Rorem, the prolific Pulitzer- and Grammy-winning musician known for his vast output of compositions and for his barbed and sometimes scandalous prose, died Friday at 99. The news was confirmed by a publicist for his longtime music publisher, Boosey & Hawkes, who said he died...

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[Channel98]

Kalb co-founded the Blues Project in 1965. The quintet broke up in 1967 after releasing two studio albums and a live album. Al Kooper and Steve Katz went on to form Blood Sweat & Tears. The Blues Project reunited in 1973 and recorded a live album at Central Park. Kalb released several solo albums and recorded with Steve Katz, Stefan Grossman, Bob Jones, Mark Ambrosino and others.

Danny Kalb, Lead Guitarist of NYC’s Influential Blues Project, Dies at 80 - Best Classic Bands

His lead guitar lines, whether high-velocity or slow and measured, never sacrificed tastefulness for flash.

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[Channel98]

Aycox played Christina Rush in 12 episodes of Cold Case, 2004-10; Private Brenda Mitchell in 11 episodes of Over There, 2005; and Jaimie Allen in 20 epsodes of Dark Blue, 2009-10. She also appeared in multiple episodes of Ed., LAX, Providence and Significant Others.

Nicki Aycox, Supernatural's Meg Masters, dies at 47

https://movieweb.com/nicki-aycox-dead-47/

 

[IdRatherBeSkiing]

Aycox played Christina Rush in 12 episodes of Cold Case, 2004-10; Private Brenda Mitchell in 11 episodes of Over There, 2005; and Jaimie Allen in 20 epsodes of Dark Blue, 2009-10. She also appeared in multiple episodes of Ed., LAX, Providence and Significant Others.

Nicki Aycox, Supernatural's Meg Masters, dies at 47

https://movieweb.com/nicki-aycox-dead-47/

Second. I remember her from Cold Case.

 

[Wolf]

One of the original Power Rangers back in the early 90’s past away.

 

[Channel98]

Kuhn appeared in 31 films including Juarez, Broken Arrow, Red River, High Conquest and A Streetcar Named Desire. He played Junior in the 1945 Dick Tracy movie starring Morgan Conway and played Hank Nickleby in the 1947 movie Magic Town starring James Stewart and Jane Wyman.

Mickey Kuhn, Child Actor in ‘Gone With the Wind,’ Dies at 90

Vivien Leigh's good luck charm also was in 'Red River,' 'Juarez,' 'Broken Arrow' and 'A Streetcar Named Desire.'

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[Channel98]

Johnson played royal executioner Ilyn Payne in four episodes of Game Of Thrones, 2011-12. He played guitar with Dr. Feelgood and Ian Dury & The Blockheads and released seven albums as leader of the Wilko Johnson Band.

'Game Of Thrones' Actor And Punk Pioneer Wilko Johnson Dies

“This is the announcement we never wanted to make, & we do so with a very heavy heart: Wilko Johnson has died," a tweet from his account confirmed.

www.huffpost.com

 

[IdRatherBeSkiing]

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[kingchuck69]

'Flashdance' and 'Fame' Singer Irene Cara Dead at 63

Irene Cara, the singer behind huge '80s hits from "Flashdance" and "Fame" has died.

www.tmz.com

 

[IdRatherBeSkiing]

'Flashdance' and 'Fame' Singer Irene Cara Dead at 63

Irene Cara, the singer behind huge '80s hits from "Flashdance" and "Fame" has died.

www.tmz.com

Second

 

[scotchandcigar]

Wow, she was still pretty young.

 

[sadchild]

If the VJ 40 is 1983 the week after next, Irene's song "Why Me" will be on it and they can talk about her

 

[Channel98]

Tobin had several hits as a vocalist with the Benny Goodman Orchestra, 1939-43, including Comes Love, Scatterbrain, Blue Orchids, What's New, There'll Be Some Changes Made, I Didn't Know What Time It Was and I've Got An Old Fashioned Love In My Heart. She also recorded with Ziggy Ellman and Will Bradley.

Louise Tobin, big-band singer who helped discover Frank Sinatra, dies at 104
She brought Sinatra, then a singing waiter, to the attention of her husband, bandleader Harry James.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2022/11/26/louise-tobin-singer-harry-james-frank-sinatra-dies/

 

[IdRatherBeSkiing]

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At the Toronto Marlies game today they did a moment of silence for Borge. He was the first or one of the first European players to play in the NHL/WHA and paved the way for future European players. Most goals by a defensman in Leaf history. The Leafs are wearing a decal on their jerseys for him. They won't be at home to formally remember him until November 30th.