There are some things that occur where it just has the feel of an ‘end of an era’ event.. that is the type of day today is. .
Tony Bennett has died.
The eminent stylist of American musical standards and last of the great saloon singers was 96.
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DEATH OF SUPERSTAR: BILLY GRAHAM DEAD AT 79
Pro wrestling legend “Superstar” Billy Graham has died, World Wrestling Entertainment says.
He was just short of his 80th birthday.
Graham, whose real name was Eldridge Wayne Coleman, was born on June 7, 1943 in Phoenix.
Graham’s “flashy fashion style, over-the-top interviews and bodybuilder physique created the archetype for a generation of Superstars that followed in his footsteps,” WWE says.
He was, according to WWE, “perhaps the single-most influential performer in WWE history whose interviews, fashion and physique inspired Hulk Hogan, Jesse ‘The Body’ Ventura and Scott Steiner.”
It notes that his “greatest WWE achievement” was taking the WWE championship from fellow wrestling legend Bruno Sammartino in April 1977. He held onto the title for almost a year.
May he rest in peace..
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Richard Belzer is dead at 78
Richard Belzer, an original Saturday Night Live cast member who became synonymous for his role as detective John Munch on Homicide: Life on the Street and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, has died at the age of 78.
Beltzer also made cameos as Munch on The X-Files, The Wire, Arrested Development, and 30 Rock, among several other TV series. In fact, Munch is the only character to appear on eleven different television shows played by a single actor…
Much like Beltzer himself, his character was known for his dry sense of humor, cynical outlook on life, and belief in conspiracy theories. (Beltzer himself was a noted JFK conspiracy theorist and wrote several books on the topic.) If there was ever a movie based on Art Bell, Belzer would have been a prime actor to play him. As a matter of fact, Belzer also made appearances on the show Coast to Coast AM..
Laraine Newman, Belzer’s longtime friend and fellow SNL cast member, confirmed his passing on Sunday. Writer Bill Scheft, another longtime friend of the actor, said Belzer died early Sunday at his home in Bozouls in southwest France. “He had lots of health issues, and his last words were, ‘Fuck you, motherfucker,‘” Scheft told The Hollywood Reporter.
What a way to leave!! Belzer style..
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George Wilbur dead at 81
We have some bad news.. we are mourning the passing of George Wilbur, actor, stuntman, and the first Michael Myers to grace the cover of the Fangoria magazine (for 1988’s HALLOWEEN 4: THE RETURN OF MICHAEL MYERS)..
George P. Wilbur is most known to horror fans for playing Michael Myers in both Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers and Halloween 6: The Curse of Michael Myers.
Wilbur is one of only a small handful of actors to play Michael Myers more than once.
He was also a stunt player on Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers.
George P. Wilbur’s career began with stand-in work for John Wayne in the 1960s, and he went on to amass over 100 television and film credits spanning six decades.
MAY HE REST IN PEACE..
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‘Genius’ Lanny Poffo dead at 68
Lanny Poffo, a popular professional wrestler whose career spanned from the 1970s through the 2010s, has died. He was 68.
The news was announced by his friend “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan on Instagram.
The wrestling world and fan base is reacting with sadness at the news…
At this time the cause of death has not been revealed..
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The original Wednesday Addams, Lisa Loring, dead at 64
Lisa Loring, the actress best known as the young Wednesday Addams in the 1960s series The Addams Family, has died aged 64.
She died on Saturday night of complications from a stroke caused by high blood pressure, her daughter Vanessa Foumberg told Variety.
Her daughters say that their mom went peacefully while holding their hands hands…
May she rest in peace ..
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Pele dead at 82
Pelé, the Brazilian soccer legend who won three World Cups and became the sport’s first global icon, has died at the age of 82.
“Everything that we are, is thanks to you,” his daughter Kely Nascimento wrote in a post on Instagram, under an image of family members holding Pele’s hands. “We love you infinitely. Rest in peace.”
Pelé was admitted to a hospital in São Paulo in late November for a respiratory infection and for complications related to colon cancer. Last week, the hospital said his health had worsened as his cancer progressed. He died on Thursday from multiple organ failure due to the progression of colon cancer, according to a statement from Albert Einstein Hospital.
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Soccer shocker: Grant Wahl dead in Qatar..
WORLD CUP SHOCK.. Grant Wahl dead in Qatar..
American journalist Grant Wahl has died while covering the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, according to a video posted by his brother Friday evening
NPR confirmed Wahl’s death while covering the Netherlands-Argentina quarterfinal match in Doha and US Soccer confirmed the news in a statement
Wahl, 48, was ‘healthy’ before he collapsed during a game Friday, according to brother Eric in an Instagram video he posted.
Eric, who is gay, said he believes his brother – who was detained before the USA-Wales match for wearing a rainbow flag shirt – may have been killed
Wahl said: ‘I am the reason he wore the rainbow shirt to the world cup. I do not believe my brother just died, I believe he was killed’ .
This is developing…
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Halloween 2 actor dead after battle with lung cancer
Cliff Emmich has passed away at the age of 85 after a battle with lung cancer.
Halloween II fans will remember Cliff as Mr Garrett, Haddonfield Memorial’s security guard.
May he rest in peace..
Veteran character actor Cliff Emmich—who had memorable roles in movies including Payday and Halloween II—has died of lung cancer at the age of 85. Born in Cincinnati but raised in Los Angeles, Emmich broke into show business with a bit part in 1969’s Gaily, Gaily and racked up dozens of credits on the big and small screen. Michael Landon reportedly wrote a part specially for him: a middle-aged dad whose daughter is ashamed that he is fat. “Fat guys usually get cast as bad guys,” he said in a 1978 interview. “I’ve been the heavy ‘heavy’ in Police Woman, Starsky and Hutch and Charlie’s Angels. This is my first chance to portray a nice man.”
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Irene Cara dead at 63..
Academy Award winner Irene Cara, best known for singing the theme songs for “Fame” and “Flashdance,” has died in her Florida home, according to a statement from her publicist made on behalf of the singer’s family. She was 63.
“This is the absolute worst part of being a publicist. I can’t believe I’ve had to write this, let alone release the news,” Judith Moose said in a tweet announcing the singer’s death. “Please share your thoughts and memories of Irene. I’ll be reading each and every one of them and know she’ll be smiling from Heaven. She adored her fans.”
Cara’s cause of death is unknown, according to Moose’s statement.
May she rest in peace..
