The AC Celebrity Bucket List-(Deaths, Memorials, and Discussion.)

[BergerKing]

Ed Mann, Frank Zappa's Longtime Percussionist, Dead at 70

Ed Mann, the longtime percussionist for Frank Zappa, died in June 2024.

ultimateclassicrock.com

 

[notforhire]

Cowboys Hall of Famer Allen dies suddenly at 52

Cowboys Hall of Fame offensive lineman Larry Allen died suddenly Sunday while on vacation with his family in Mexico, the team announced Monday.

www.espn.com

Larry Allen was a freak of nature....just insanely good.

 

[Laura Knotek]

Willie Mays, the Giants’ electrifying ‘Say Hey Kid,’ dies at 93

Willie Mays, the Giants’ electrifying ‘Say Hey Kid,’ dies at 93

The center fielder, who began his professional career in the Negro Leagues in 1948, was baseball’s oldest living Hall of Famer.

apnews.com

 

[jhilker]

Willie Mays, the Giants’ electrifying ‘Say Hey Kid,’ dies at 93

Willie Mays, the Giants’ electrifying ‘Say Hey Kid,’ dies at 93

The center fielder, who began his professional career in the Negro Leagues in 1948, was baseball’s oldest living Hall of Famer.

apnews.com

That's a tough one.

 

[Laura Knotek]

Actor Donald Sutherland dies aged 88

Actor Donald Sutherland dies aged 88

The star of films including The Hunger Games and Animal House has died after a long illness.

www.bbc.com

 

[notforhire]

Martin Mull dead at 80

https://redstate.com/beccalower/2024/06/29/martin-mull-acerbic-comedian-and-actor-dead-at-80-n2176165

 

[notforhire]

Stephanie Leiter dead at 56

MSN

www.msn.com

 

[Kizzy Catwoman]

Shannon Doherty dead at 53 from cancer. This is so very sad.

 

[Laura Knotek]

Shelley Duvall, Robert Altman Protege and Tormented Wife in ‘The Shining,’ Dies at 75

Shelley Duvall, Robert Altman Protege and Tormented Wife in ‘The Shining,’ Dies at 75

The versatile actress, also memorable in 'McCabe & Mrs. Miller,' 'Nashville,' 'Popeye' and '3 Women,' produced TV series for kids as well.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

 

[Joshua Luther1]

Richard Simmons dies at age 76.

Fitness guru Richard Simmons dead at 76

Eccentric fitness guru Richard Simmons, known for his unrelenting positivity, has died, according to his representative.

abcnews.go.com

 

[Laura Knotek]

Jacoby Jones, Baltimore Ravens' Super Bowl champion, dies at 40

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cb...er-baltimore-ravens-wide-receiver-dies-at-40/

 

[BerryBubbles]

Jacoby Jones, Baltimore Ravens' Super Bowl champion, dies at 40

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cb...er-baltimore-ravens-wide-receiver-dies-at-40/

That's terribly sad .

Forty is just too darn young to leave this world.

 

[jhilker]

Bob Newhart, Dean of the Deadpan Delivery, Dies at 94

A former accountant, he became an overnight sensation with the release of a 1960 live comedy album, then starred in a pair of fabled CBS sitcoms.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

 

[BerryBubbles]

Bob Newhart, Dean of the Deadpan Delivery, Dies at 94

A former accountant, he became an overnight sensation with the release of a 1960 live comedy album, then starred in a pair of fabled CBS sitcoms.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

He was a comedy genius. The blank stare expression he could display was hilarious.

 

[notforhire]

Duane Thomas has died at 77

https://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article290807254.html

 

[notforhire]

the great Chi Chi Rodriguez has died - 88

Golf legend Chi Chi Rodriguez dies at age 88

“Life is no good unless you share it, whether it’s money or love or compassion that you’re sharing”

golfweek.usatoday.com

 

[notforhire]

Gena Rowlands (The Notebook) is dead at 94

https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/14/entertainment/gena-rowlands-actress-obituary/index.html

 

[notforhire]

barely turn around and now Peter Marshall is dead - 98

Peter Marshall, Host of ‘The Hollywood Squares,’ Dies at 98

Before working on the game show, the Emmy winner was a singer, a straight man in a popular comedy act and a leading man on Broadway.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

 

[notforhire]

The great Greg Kihn is dead - 75 - Alzheimer's

 

[Joshua Luther1]

Roger Cook of This Old House has passed away.

Remembering Roger Cook, 1954-2024

With tremendous sadness, This Old House bids farewell to our friend and longtime landscape contractor, Roger Cook, who died on Wednesday, August 21, 2024.

www.thisoldhouse.com