News Obituaries

[shyvas]

Ice Cold In Alex and Doctor Who actress Sylvia Syms dies aged 89

Her family said she died 'peacefully.'

metro.co.uk

 

[David3]

Lance Kerwin, of the "James at 15" television show, has died at age 62.

This late 1970s coming-of-age TV show didn't run long, but it was critically-acclaimed during its run: James at 15 - Wikipedia

 

[silva]

I remember that show

 

[Chryssie]

CSN(Y) were such a big part of my high school and college years. I still love their music. RIP, David.

I loved them and I listened to some music that really brought back memories and I cried and cried.

 

[silva]

One of Sesame Streets founders has died

https://www.npr.org/2023/01/26/1151803288/sesame-street-co-creator-lloyd-morrisett-has-died-at-age-93

That show really made the future of television look bright!

 

[shyvas]

Lisa Loring, the original Wednesday Addams, dies at 64 after a stroke

Loring's good friend Laure Jacobson shared the news of her death in a Facebook post, saying Loring died on Saturday after being taken off life support.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[Chryssie]

'Laverne & Shirley' actor Cindy Williams dies at 75

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cindy Williams, who played Shirley opposite Penny Marshall's Laverne on the popular sitcom "Laverne & Shirley," has died, her family said Monday. Williams died in Los Angeles at age 75 on Wednesday after a brief illness, her children, Zak and Emily Hudson, said in a statement...

apnews.com

 

[David3]

Burt Bacharach, composer of some of the biggest musical hits of the 60s, 70s, and 80s, has died at age 94.

I think he got his money's worth.

Burt Bacharach had a long and successful musical collaboration with singer Dionne Warwick:

 

[shyvas]

Everyone rushed to the bandwagon yesterday evening in Brighton-Robb Banks.

 

[shyvas]

Raquel Welch dead at 82: Actress dies after brief illness

American actress and international sex symbol Raquel Welch died in Loa Angeles at the age of 82 following a brief illness, her business manager has confirmed.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[PTree15]

RIP Harry Belafonte. What a life.

 

[shyvas]

Singer, actor and civil rights activist Harry Belafonte dies at 96

Harry Belafonte, the singer and actor who became a civil rights activist, has died at 96.

news.sky.com

 

[Chryssie]

Tina Turner has gone to "rock n roll heaven."

Tina Turner, Queen of Rock & Roll, Dead at 83

Legendary singer “died peacefully” Wednesday after a long illness

www.rollingstone.com

 

[shyvas]

Actor Treat Williams dies at 71 after motorcycle accident

 

[Lou]

​ Cormac McCarthy, Novelist of a Darker America, Is Dead at 89​

“All the Pretty Horses,” “The Road” and “No Country for Old Men” were among his acclaimed books that explore a bleak world of violence and outsiders.​

 

[KLS52]

Actor Treat Williams dies at 71 after motorcycle accident

This makes me so sad. He was a big part of hallmark. What a tragic accident.

 

[Chryssie]

I really liked Treat Williams too.

 

[Amy SF]

Irish music legend Sinéad O’Connor dies at age 56

The “Nothing Compares 2 U” sparked controversy throughout her career and famously spoke out against the Catholic Church during a 1992 appearance on "Saturday Night Live."

www.today.com

RIP Dear Sinead. That poor woman, she had so many troubles throughout her life.

 

[SuicideBlonde]

Paul Reubens dead: Pee-wee Herman actor was 70

Paul Reubens, the actor who made millions around the world laugh with his Pee-Wee Herman character has died. He was 70.

nypost.com

I am shocked.

 

[Amy SF]

Same here. I didn’t know he had cancer.