Latest Celebrity 'Obit' posts

[cincibuck]

Ah, Saw Dr. Strangelove at the Varsity Theatre - the one with the high-relief statue of Chic Harley punting the ball - So many greats in the film, Sterling Hayden, Slim Pickens, Kennan Wynn, James Earl Jones, George C. Scott, and the incomparable Peter Sellers.
My English 413 prof, a young, hot, PHD, asked if we'd seen the film and if we had noted that there were over 14 phallic symbols in the opening scene of the film. She would go on to make other remarks that made the boys in the class wonder as to how approachable she was. Life was good.

 

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[ScriptOhio]

Tito Jackson, brother of Michael Jackson and Jackson 5 co-founder, dies at 70

Tito Jackson, who rose to fame alongside his brothers in the Jackson 5, has died at 70, his sons confirmed in a social media post.

www.usatoday.com

Tito Jackson, brother of Michael Jackson and Jackson 5 co-founder, dies at 70​

The Jackson 5 pose for a portrait in circa 1969. Clockwise from bottom left: Michael Jackson, Tito Jackson, Jackie Jackson, Jermaine Jackson, Marlon Jackson.

Tito Jackson, who rose to fame alongside his brothers in the Jackson 5, has died. He was 70.

Tito's sons — Taj, Taryll and TJ Jackson — confirmed his death in an Instagram tribute early Monday morning.

"We are shocked, saddened and heartbroken. Our father was an incredible man who cared about everyone and their well-being," the sons captioned a carousel of photos featuring Tito, his sons and the Jackson 5, in collaboration with Tito's official Instagram account.
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Jackson was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as part of the Jackson 5 in 1997 and earned three Grammy nominations throughout his career as part of the group for best R&B performance by a duo or group and best contemporary vocal performance by a duo or group. The group released 16 studio albums, 10 as the Jackson 5 and six as The Jacksons, becoming a household name as a unit and as individuals. The Jacksons became a national sensation, a seminal boy band with chart-topping and cultural success, especially in Black homes across the country.
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R.I.P.

 

[Oh8ch]

James Earl Jones made his movie debut in Stanley Kubrick's Dr. Strangelove:

Who was Slim Pickens bobardier? will be a wonderful trivia question.

 

[Steve19]

Who was Slim Pickens bobardier? will be a wonderful trivia question.

Assisting fact: Became one of the best known fathers of his era, despite not raising his child

 

[RuGettinIt]

JD Souther singer/songwriter most notably with the Eagles

J.D. Souther: 12 Essential Songs

J.D. Souther's catalog included classic songs recorded by the Eagles, Linda Ronstadt, and James Taylor, as well as his own solo projects

www.rollingstone.com

 

[Steve19]

Maggie Smith (link)

 

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[BUCKYLE]

RIP to a real one. Rizz level of the US took a major hit.

 

[Crump's brother]

Saw him at the Colonial Theatre in Keene, NH about 5 years ago. He shook the arthritis out of his hands between songs, told a lot of amazing stories, and was captivating throughout. RIP to a true legend.

 

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[BuckBackHome]

I had no idea of his whole background. Rhodes Scholar. Army Ranger and helicopter pilot. Taught at West Point. Landed a helicopter on Johnny Cash’s front yard to get his attention about a song he had written and wanted Cash to record.

 

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[AKAK]

This is also lame.