RIP - The Dead Celebrity Thread

[eds1275]

Richard Simmons, 76

He's making gyms safe spaces in afro heaven now

https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/richard-simmons-obit-1.7263096

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Shannon Doherty of '90210' fame, 53.

https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/shannen-doherty-beverly-hills-90210-star-dies-53-1236071496/

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Dr. Ruth Westheimer, known simply as "Dr. Ruth", renowned sex therapist, 96.

https://www.npr.org/2024/07/13/nx-s1-5038571/dr-ruth-westheimer-who-encouraged-america-to-talk-about-sex-dies-at-96

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Bob Newhart, comedian & tv/movie star, 94.

https://apnews.com/article/bob-newhart-dead-799460b72b3c47e7aaf4eeb246f00b8c#

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Phil Donahue, Emmy winning daytime TV talk show host, 88.

https://www.npr.org/2024/08/19/nx-s1-4534298/phil-donahue-dead

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James Earl Jones, actor and, most well-known for, voice of Darth Vader, 93.

https://www.tmz.com/2024/09/09/james-earl-jones-dead/

[pbj]

One of the funniest commercials I’ve ever seen…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmUMg8r6ShQ


And following up on this one…

Dr. Ruth Westheimer, known simply as "Dr. Ruth", renowned sex therapist, 96.

They used to run her column in the USVI Daily News, and one week is about this woman writing in and saying her boyfriend wanted to pee inside her.  Is this safe?  Dr. Ruth confidently urged the woman to tell her boyfriend to attempt it, as it’s physically impossible to piss with an erection.  And then he’d give up and we can move on with life.

This was a pretty scandalous question down there, and caused much “hell in a hand basket” discussion at men’s breakfast the following Saturday.  To which I commented, “I can piss with an erection.”

I can still remember that thousand yard stare I got from my father in law.

That was the same trip as “well, at least we may have a grand baby soon” and “sorry, it doesn’t work that way with anal sex.”

 

[MrInitialMan]

Kris Kristofferson, Sep. 28, 2024.  Willie Nelson is now the last of the Highwaymen.   

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Quincy Jones, 91. Musical icon and composer. Producer of massive hits, such as Michael Jackson's 'Thriller', and 'We are the World'.

https://apnews.com/article/quincy-jones-dead-a9e31c7e39c448d8971519f47a22dd21

[MrInitialMan]

Richard Bartrop died a few weeks ago.  None of you may know him, but he was an artist, and I comissioned a few works from him.  He meant something to me, and was known in the Furry Fandom, so I hope that counts.

[HaRuMaN]

David Lynch - 78 years old

https://variety.com/2025/film/news/david-lynch-dead-director-blue-velvet-twin-peaks-1236276106/

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Gene Hackman. 5-time nominated, 2-time Oscar winning actor, 95.
Found dead in New Mexico home, along with his wife of 34 years, and their dog.

Only speculating here, but my guess is carbon monoxide poisoning. Folks, make sure you have a working detector in your home.

Originally, "no foul play" was suspected, but their deaths have since been labeled as "suspicious" and have ruled out carbon monoxide poisoning.

https://people.com/gene-hackman-wife-dog-found-dead-santa-fe-home-7502751

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George Foreman, heavyweight boxing legend, 76.

https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/44350851/two-heavyweight-champion-george-foreman-dies-age-76

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Val Kilmer, perhaps best known as the "IceMan" from Top Gun, 65.

https://people.com/val-kilmer-dead-65-7502180

[eds1275]

Pope Francis died at 88 on Easter Monday

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Pope Francis delivered what the world needs to embrace. Humility, love, empathy and compassion. Rest in peace Pontiff.