Fatality: 2020

[joe71]

I'm very sad to report that actor Fred Willard has died. He was 86 and died of natural causes.

He's a regular on Jimmy Kimmel, but I'll always fondly remember him from the hilarious Fernwood 2night, a spoof of late-night talk shows. That was a spin-off from the amazing Mary Hartman! Mary Hartman!, which was a spoof of soap operas. Ah, the '70s...

RIP, Fred. Thanks for making me laugh out loud for decades. Jimmy Kimmel won't be the same without you.

Mr. Willard was one of those actors if you heard his name wouldn't strike a bell, but the second you saw him, not only did you know who he was but could name a television show or movie he had been in.

 

[dontpanicbobby]

Really too many to count right now.

 

[MoodyBlues]

No...

I'm watching Leave it to Beaver...and my alerts go crazy: Ken Osmond, who played Eddie Haskell, has died at 76. No details are known yet.

Baby Boomers are dropping like flies...Eddie Haskell can't be dead...

RIP, Ken, and thanks for adding such a splash of 'bad' [but not really] kids to 1950s/1960s TV. Condolences to your family and friends.

 

[MoodyBlues]

I can't say I remember seeing him in anything other than LITB

He found the Eddie Haskell typecast insurmountable, though he did not complain about that; he was grateful for such an iconic role. So he gave up acting, and joined the LAPD! He even survived 5 gunshots during a foot chase; his protective gear protected him. He retired from the LAPD and resumed doing some acting.

but I enjoyed his oily smarminess as well in that role.

The thing is...sometimes his good side shone through.

A recent episode had Wally and Eddie deciding to wear their blue jackets to a dance, to stand out, be different from all the other guys. Beaver and a friend spilled bleach(?) on Wally's, ruining it. Eddie caught Beaver hanging it up in the closet, and saw what had happened. Later, when Wally was going to get dressed, Beaver watched in amazement as Eddie talked Wally into wearing a different jacket. Beaver and Eddie had a moment alone; Beaver thanked him--then he told Beaver, in his usual 'hey, squirt!' way, to keep quiet. Beaver told Ward about it later; Beaver wanted to tell everyone how nice Eddie had been, but Ward said, no, he shouldn't, because Eddie's whole shtick, the Eddie 'character,' wouldn't want that...

 

[MoodyBlues]

Gregory Tyree Boyce, 30, known for playing Tyler Crowley in the first "Twilight" film, was found dead May 13th with his 27-year-old girlfriend Natalie Adepoju in their Las Vegas condo. No cause of death has been given.

RIP, that is too young. Condolences to your friends, families and loved ones.

I read about it last night...and just didn't have the energy to add another one.

The article I read said that he'd moved to Las Vegas to help his mother, but commuted to LA to see his child and work.

I'll be shocked if this turns out to be something other than murder-suicide.

 

[Milo Willamson]

Actually four actors who were on the show everyone loves Raymond have passed away.

Forgot about Peter Boyle,Doris Roberts, Swayer Sweeten ... Wow Swayer was young kid vs. Peter and Doris.

 

[MoodyBlues]

Playwright and AIDS activist, Larry Kramer, has died at 84.

RIP, Larry, and thank you for your unwavering outspokenness, even when it made you a pariah in some circles. Your anger, your resentment, your unhappiness with the status quo yielded results. Those of us who were active in the HIV/AIDS/LGBTQ communities will never forget all the good you did. You changed history! You've earned a good rest...

 

[MoodyBlues]

The avant-garde artist, Christo, has died. He was 84.

His art was very...unique. Big, spanning large areas, it was a sight to behold. I still have the mug I bought when my husband and I went to Christo's "Umbrellas" in 1991. It was amazing. Giant blue umbrellas up and down the hillsides north of LA. I remember the wind--it was blowing hard that day; we wondered if any umbrellas would topple.

RIP, Christo, and thanks for your unique take on what art can be.

 

[MoodyBlues]

Bonnie Pointer, of the Pointer Sisters, has died at 69. No details yet...but another one gone too soon.

 

[lunatic59]

Bonnie Pointer, of the Pointer Sisters, has died at 69. No details yet...but another one gone too soon.

 

[rootabaga]

The wonderful actor Sir Ian Holm, perhaps best know for his turn as Bilbo Baggins in the LOTR trilogy, has succumbed to Parkinson’s disease at 88.

RIP, kind sir, and thank you for sharing your considerable talents for so long.

 

[Deleted User]

The wonderful actor Sir Ian Holm, perhaps best know for his turn as Bilbo Baggins in the LOTR trilogy, has succumbed to Parkinson’s disease at 88.

RIP, kind sir, and thank you for sharing your considerable talents for so long.

I read this earlier. Truly great and not seen on screens enough. The first Android on Alien, Chariots of Fire etc etc.

@rootabaga good to see you around. Sorry if someone hacked your a/c yesterday. I thought we lost you completely today. Lots of your input missing but if that's what it took to fix so be it

 

[rootabaga]

^^^It was indeed a hack (the rumors of my demise were perhaps exaggerated?).
Not sure how the hack happened, but they changed my password, which was my first clue. Sorry for the disgusting posts under my handle. (I hate criminals, and that’s exactly what hackers are.)

 

[rootabaga]

Director Joel Schumacher has succumbed to cancer at 80. Some of his more popular films include Batman Forever, Batman & Robin, The Lost Boys, Flatliners, St. Elmo's Fire and DC Cab.

Nice article here: https://movieweb.com/joel-schumacher-dead-80-years-old/

RIP Mr. Schumacher, and thanks for sharing your talents. Had a lot of laughs and enjoyment from your films.

 

[mikedt]

The wonderful actor Sir Ian Holm, perhaps best know for his turn as Bilbo Baggins in the LOTR trilogy, has succumbed to Parkinson’s disease at 88.

RIP, kind sir, and thank you for sharing your considerable talents for so long.

My favourite Sir Ian Holm character is Ash, the android in Alien.

 

[rootabaga]

My favourite Sir Ian Holm character is Ash, the android in Alien.

Coincidentally, last night my wife was watching "Chariots of Fire" and I'd forgotten his excellent work in that terrific movie.

Here's a long segment featuring him:

 

[Milo Willamson]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Sinnott Dude.. Raise another flag at half mask.

 

[joe71]

Director Joel Schumacher has succumbed to cancer at 80. Some of his more popular films include Batman Forever, Batman & Robin, The Lost Boys, Flatliners, St. Elmo's Fire and DC Cab.

Nice article here: https://movieweb.com/joel-schumacher-dead-80-years-old/

RIP Mr. Schumacher, and thanks for sharing your talents. Had a lot of laughs and enjoyment from your films.

 

[Deleted User]

Jessi Combs, whose death in August at speed was recorded in last year's thread, has been posthumously awarded the Women's land speed record by Guinness World Records.
Scant consolation, as mentioned here.. >>, but nice that it has been recognised.

I assume the speed record by gender purely relates to the few ladies to attempt it, though us men can obviously press that pedal a little further forward (cough).


https://www.usatoday.com/story/spor...nd-speed-record-after-fatal-crash/3256167001/


https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/worl...cord-in-fatal-wreck/ar-BB15Y761?ocid=msedgntp

 

[Fox Mulder]

There are very few men who have the cojones to press it as hard as she did.
RIP.

 

[MoodyBlues]

"Three-time Paralympian Angela Madsen died earlier this week while attempting a solo row from Los Angeles to Honolulu.

Madsen, 60, was declared dead at 11 p.m. PST on Monday, June 22, when the US Coast Guard discovered her body several hours after she last made contact with anybody..."

She died doing what made her happiest. RIP.

 

[MoodyBlues]

Designer of the iconic 'I [heart] NY' logo, Milton Glaser, has died, on his 91st birthday.

Glaser was responsible for several other iconic images, including one of Bob Dylan. A talented, free-thinking artist, he didn't even like the word 'art' for what he did. Whatever! Millions of people have appreciated his creativity, regardless of its name. RIP.

 

[MoodyBlues]

We've lost a comedic legend...genius. Carl Reiner has died of natural causes at 98.

There's not enough that can be said about his creative contributions, so I'll just say thank you for sharing your brain, and equally talented progeny, with us. RIP...

 

[rootabaga]

I loved Carl Reiner’s deft hand, whether acting, directing, writing or producing. I still consider “The Dick Van Dyke Show” to be one of the pinnacles of Hollywood and while Dick was no doubt critical to its success, it was Carl who drove it. The story arcs with him appearing in so many varied roles were the icing on that delightful cake. His legacy, both direct and handed-down, will be felt for a very long time.

RIP, Carl, and thanks for sharing your considerable talents for so long.

 

[Milo Willamson]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Mandel I am not a huge mash fan or anything, but with the lyrics switch over more gothic inside Marilyn Manson's cover of the song, it does bring it to life for me, anyways thank you Johnny Mandel for compossing the themes that everyone used to love.