Fatalities 2024

[rootabaga]

Actress Betty Bridges (she was also Todd Bridges’ mom) died August 27 in Phoenix. She was 83 and had been in hospice care.

RIP, Ms. Bridges, and thanks for sharing your talents. Condolences to your family, friends, fans and loved ones.

Obituary: Betty A. Bridges, Star of 'Good Times,' 'ER' and '2 Broke Girls,' Dies at 83

 

[Milo Williamson]

First page | mysite he did the cover art for two of David Bowie albums, rest in peace.

 

[rootabaga]

Sergio Mendes has died at 83. He had been sick with long Covid and a respiratory illness since 2023.

He had a particular sound that crossed a lot of boundaries and I enjoyed listening to his music.

RIP, Mr. Mendes, and thanks for the music. Condolences to your family, friends, fans and loved ones.

Obituary: Sergio Mendes: Brazilian music legend dies, aged 83

 

[olbriar]

One of my first 8 track tapes was Sergio Mendes and Brazil 66. It was a gift from my older sister. I have seven of his songs in my digital library. I agree that he had a unique sound and it was easy to get caught up in. RIP and thanks very much for the tunes.

 

[joe71]

raydio member Vincent Bonham died back in March at age 67

 

[ocnbrze]

James Earl Jones just past away. RIP Mr Jones. watching Star Wars will have extra meaning for me.

James Earl Jones Dies: Revered ‘Field Of Dreams’ Star, Darth Vader Voice & Broadway Regular Was 93

James Earl Jones, revered actor who voiced Darth Vader in Star Wars, starred in Field of Dreams' died September 9 at his home in Dutchess County, NY. He was 93.

deadline.com

James Earl Jones, Distinguished Actor and Voice of Darth Vader, Dies at 93

James Earl Jones, the distinguished and prolific actor in films, TV and theater known for providing the voice of Darth Vader in "Star Wars," has died.

variety.com

No word on the cause just yet.

 

[rootabaga]

^^^ I just heard that and came here to find you had already shared it. At 93 I would think the cause is what they used to call “old age,” which is good enough an explanation as any, I should think.

In any event, he was an excellent actor and I enjoyed watching him in any role. Or even when you never saw him, but just heard his deep, mellifluous voice. (If you haven’t seen the top ten list he did for Letterman, go Google it!)

RIP, Mr. Jones, and thank you for sharing your considerable talents for so long. My condolences to your fans, friends, family and loved ones.

 

[Milo Williamson]

James Earl Jones just past away. RIP Mr Jones. watching Star Wars will have extra meaning for me.

James Earl Jones Dies: Revered ‘Field Of Dreams’ Star, Darth Vader Voice & Broadway Regular Was 93

James Earl Jones, revered actor who voiced Darth Vader in Star Wars, starred in Field of Dreams' died September 9 at his home in Dutchess County, NY. He was 93.

deadline.com

James Earl Jones, Distinguished Actor and Voice of Darth Vader, Dies at 93

James Earl Jones, the distinguished and prolific actor in films, TV and theater known for providing the voice of Darth Vader in "Star Wars," has died.

variety.com

No word on the cause just yet.

Wow.

 

[treb1797]

Dude was a absolute Legend. Sorry to hear this.

 

[rootabaga]

I hadn’t realized Mr. Jones actually did two top ten lists on Letterman, and the official YT page only has one, and it pales in comparison to the first. It took some digging to find it and you’ll have to watch some other nonsense for a couple of minutes, but it’s worth it.

 

[Milo Williamson]

Peter Renaday | Actor, Additional Crew, Writer Peter Renaday voice actor massive explosive, known through a lot of his work.. May he rest in peace.

 

[rootabaga]

Peter Renaday | Actor, Additional Crew, Writer Peter Renaday voice actor massive explosive, known through a lot of his work.. May he rest in peace.

I'm not sure what the massive explosive means. He was 89 and found dead in his Burbank home following a welfare check and it appears to be natural causes (no foul play -- or explosives involved).

RIP Mr. Renaday, and thanks for sharing your talents. Condolences to your fans, friends, family and loved ones.

 

[Dannydet]

 

[joe71]

In memory of all those lost on 9/11 during the attacks. Rest in peace

 

[treb1797]

In memory of all those lost on 9/11 during the attacks. Rest in peace

Sadly it seems that everyone has forgotten its actually 9/11 and the only thing that matters is the presidential debate from last night

 

[rootabaga]

Internationally recognized professional ballerina Michaela Mabinty DePrince, who was part of the Boston Ballet and star of the 2011 documentary “First Position”died on September 10th. She was just 29 and no cause of death was noted.

Compounding the family’s sorrow is that her adoptive mother Elaine died the following day during a pre-op procedure. She hadn’t yet heard of Michaela’s death.

RIP to each of them, with thanks to Elaine for adopting Michaela from a life of poverty and enabling her to live her dream, and with thanks to Michaela for sharing her talents and inspiring young women of color. Condolences to their family, friends and loved ones.

 

[Milo Williamson]

Simple Mind's Drummer passed on:

Kenny Hyslop - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

We will not forget about Kenny Hyslop.

 

[Bearsyzf]

I Loved that group.

 

[Fox Mulder]

Mike Valentine, inventor of the Escort and Valentine radar/laser detectors-

Michael Valentine, Who Saved 1,000s of Drivers from 1,000s of Tickets, Has Died

The electrical engineer made a difference in enthusiast drivers’ lives for a generation.

www.autoweek.com

 

[rootabaga]

Mike Valentine, inventor of the Escort and Valentine radar/laser detectors-

Michael Valentine, Who Saved 1,000s of Drivers from 1,000s of Tickets, Has Died

The electrical engineer made a difference in enthusiast drivers’ lives for a generation.

www.autoweek.com

I saw that earlier. He was quite a pioneer and a kind and benevolent man by all accounts. RIP and thanks for sharing your talents and insights, Mr. Valentine. Condolences to your family, friends and loved ones.

 

[treb1797]

 

[rootabaga]

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The announcers briefly mentioned Mr. Morris during the Falcons/Chiefs game this evening. He was a lot of fun to watch on the field. RIP, Mr. Morris.

 

[rootabaga]

A tremendous talent has left the theater.

Dame Maggie Smith has passed at 89.

RIP, Ms. Smith, and thank you for sharing your considerable talents. Condolences to your fans, friends, family and loved ones.

Excellent obituary from The Times (GB) here: Dame Maggie Smith obituary: Respected but reclusive star of stage and film

 

[rootabaga]

Actor John David Ashton, probably best known for his roles in Midnight Run and the Beverly Hills Cop movies, died Thursday at the age of 76 from cancer.

RIP, Mr. Ashton, and thanks for sharing your talents. Condolences to your fans, friends, family and loved ones.

John Ashton (actor) - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[rootabaga]

Actor Chad McQueen, perhaps best known from “The Karate Kid” movies, and son of Steve McQueen, has died at 63. No cause was noted.

RIP, Mr. McQueen, and thanks for sharing your talents. Condolences to your fans, friends, family and loved ones.