Celebrity death thread 2022

[Channel98]

Wray was the brother of country singer Collin Raye (whose real name is Floyd Collin Wray). Wray co-wrote several songs for Miranda Lambert and co-wrote several songs on Collin Raye's 2020 CD Scars, including the title track, which Raye recorded as a duet with Lambert.

Miranda Lambert Songwriter & Longtime Guitarist Scotty Wray Dies -...

From the very beginning of Miranda Lambert's career when she was just 17-years-old, guitarist, songwriter, and solo performer Scotty Wray had been by her side on stage, and contributing songs in the studio. Scotty Wray is also the brother of performer Collin Raye.

www.savingcountrymusic.com

 

[goreds2]

RIP

 

[Channel98]

Brothers Steve and Rudy Salas, former members of El Chicano, formed Tierra in 1972. The band's hits include Together, Memories, Gonna Find Her, Hidden Tears and a remake of the Delfonics' La La Means I Love You.

Steve Salas, co-founder of the pioneering Eastside Chicano rock band Tierra, dies at 69

Salas, from Lincoln Heights, had been battling myeloma for two years and recently contracted COVID-19, his family said.

www.latimes.com

 

[sadchild]

I only know Tierra from the VJ 40 each February/March when they do 1981.

 

[Channel98]

Lanegan was lead singer for Screaming Trees from 1985 to 2000. They released seven albums. Lanegan recorded five albums as a member of Queens Of The Stone Age, 2001-05. He also released 12 solo albums and recorded with Duke Garwood, Isobel Campbell, Soulsavers, the Breeders, the Walkabouts, the Twilight Singers and many others.

Mark Lanegan, Singer for Screaming Trees and Queens of the Stone Age, Dies at 57

Mark Lanegan, singer for Screaming Trees and Queens of the Stone Age and a close friend-collaborator of Kurt Cobain's, has died. He was 57.

variety.com

 

[scotchandcigar]

Fuuuuuuuuuccccckkkkkk. That sucks. He was a big influence on music. Here's another article, and second

Mark Lanegan, Screaming Trees and Queens of the Stone Age Singer, Dies at 57

The musician, who collaborated with Kurt Cobain, Moby, Neko Case, Isobel Campbell, the Armed, and more, died at his home in Ireland this morning

pitchfork.com

 

[Aaron]

Procol Harum Frontman Gary Brooker Dead at 76

Procol Harum frontman Gary Brooker, who wrote and sang their 1967 classic "A Whiter Shade of Pale," has died from cancer at 76.

www.rollingstone.com

 

[Channel98]

I second that one. British record producer Guy Stevens named the band after Procul Harum, a friend's Burmese Cat, and became their manager. He also misspelled the name as "Procol." In Latin, procul harum means "far away from these things." My favorite Procol Harum song is this one from 1972, featuring the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra:

 

[scotchandcigar]

I second that one. British record producer Guy Stevens named the band after Procul Harum, a friend's Burmese Cat, and became their manager. He also misspelled the name as "Procol." In Latin, procul harum means "far away from these things." My favorite Procol Harum song is this one from 1972, featuring the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra:

That's a classic.

 

[HecticArt]

Lanegan was lead singer for Screaming Trees from 1985 to 2000. They released seven albums. Lanegan recorded five albums as a member of Queens Of The Stone Age, 2001-05. He also released 12 solo albums and recorded with Duke Garwood, Isobel Campbell, Soulsavers, the Breeders, the Walkabouts, the Twilight Singers and many others.

Mark Lanegan, Singer for Screaming Trees and Queens of the Stone Age, Dies at 57

Mark Lanegan, singer for Screaming Trees and Queens of the Stone Age and a close friend-collaborator of Kurt Cobain's, has died. He was 57.

variety.com

Damn. Third.
That sucks. He's way too young.

 

[scotchandcigar]

I think an avatar change is in order

 

[Channel98]

The Amazing Johnathan, born John Edward Szeles, called himself "The Freddy Krueger of Comedy." He performed regularly in Las Vegas from 2001 to 2014 and starred in several specials on Comedy Central.

The Amazing Johnathan, Celebrated Comic-Magician and Las Vegas Stalwart, Dead at 63

The Amazing Johnathan, the over-the-top magician and comedian, has died at the age of 63.

www.rollingstone.com

 

[kingchuck69]

RIP Hot Lips

'M*A*S*H' Star Sally Kellerman Dead at 84

M*A*S*H star Sally Kellerman is dead at the age of 84 following a battle with dementia.

www.tmz.com

 

[goreds2]

Rest In Peace. Good memories watching that show as a kid.

 

[Channel98]

Second. Kellerman played Major Margaret "Hot Lips" O'Houlihan in the 1970 M*A*S*H movie, adapted from Richard Hooker's 1968 book MASH: A Novel About Three Army Doctors. (The character was played by Loretta Swit in the 1971-83 CBS television series.) Kellerman also appeared in multiple episodes of Centennial, Bonanza, Ben Casey, 12 O'Clock High, 2000 Malibu Road, Maron, Chemistry, Unsupervised and The Young & The Restless.

 

[IdRatherBeSkiing]

Rest In Peace. Good memories watching that show as a kid.

She was on the movie not the show. I remember Loretta Swit's portrayal of the character more.

 

[HecticArt]

Third. We just watched her with Rodney Dangerfield in Back to School a few weeks ago too.

 

[scotchandcigar]

Third. We just watched her with Rodney Dangerfield in Back to School a few weeks ago too.

One of my favorite lines

 

[Channel98]

Andrews released 14 solo albums. Among his best-known songs are Girl Talk, Travelin' Light, Ernie's Tune, In The Dark and Let's Start All Over Again. He also recorded with Harry James, Al Hibbler, Kenny Burrell, Gene Harris, Lionel Hampton, Cannonball Adderley and others.

Ernie Andrews, suave and soulful jazz singer, dies at 94

www.wbgo.org

 

[Channel98]

Carlson appeared in 16 movies including Hammerhead, Freakshow, Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed, The Horror Of Frankenstein, The Ghoul, House Of The Gorgon and Dracula Has Risen From The Grave.

Iconic Hammer Horror actress Veronica Carlson dies as tributes pour in

Veronica Carlson, best known for her roles in Dracula Has Risen from the Grave and Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed, has died, as horror movie fans across the globe pay tribute

www.dailystar.co.uk