Non-Sport Obituaries

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posted November 18, 2020 01:34 AM

Movie producer Charles Gordon died on Nov 1.

Comedian Norm Crosby died Nov 7.

Alex Trebek was mentioned in the other thread; here's a card:

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catskilleagle

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posted November 18, 2020 02:35 AM

I remember Norm Crosby. He was a comedian and talk show and game show regular in the 70's. His popular act was all about playing with malapropisms, using the wrong word in place of a similar-sounding word. He was a hit with linguists. That's for sure. It must've been tough developing material for a routine on a regular basis.

I was just talking about him with my mom yesterday and a friend and I talked about him last year. His style of comedy was unique. I'm sorry he's no longer with us.

Jess

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posted November 19, 2020 05:48 AM

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https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-53944780

Rest in peace, Joe Ruby, of the famed Ruby-Spears animation studio that began with Hanna-Barbera in the 1960's where Ruby co-created the iconic animated character (and popular non-sports card subject) Scooby-Doo. As HB faded with the 1970's, Ruby-Spears went out on their own and made numerous well-remembered (by me, anyway) 1980's animated series like Thundarr The Barbarian, Mr. T, Alvin & The Chipmunks, and Fangface.

In addition to Scoob and the gang, Ruby also co-created Dynomutt.

Sadly "bumping" this post as Ken Spears, the partner of Joe Ruby has also passed away, reforming the Ruby-Spears team in the afterlife. Mr. Spears passed away on November 6th at the age of 82, so a little over two months after his long-time production partner.

Thank you, gentlemen, for the countless fond childhood memories you provided generations of kids, myself certainly included, who grew up with your cartoons.

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posted November 21, 2020 11:22 PM

The Chinese Coronavirus got another: Philip Voss, age 84, on Nov. 13.

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posted November 22, 2020 02:00 PM

As mentioned on the other thread, Herb Solow has passed away

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posted November 24, 2020 12:53 AM

Former Mayor of NYC, David Dinkins, is no longer with us.

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posted November 29, 2020 03:20 AM

David Prowse, age 85, has passed away. He helped create what may be the most iconic film villian ever.

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posted November 29, 2020 06:37 PM

The BBC have posted two nice pieces about Dave Prowse:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/ent...inment-arts-55117704

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-55121622

2020 just keep's getting worse

I'm going to be really pleased to wave this year goodbye .

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posted December 01, 2020 07:07 PM

I like his Frankenstein Hammer Horror stuff much better. We get to see his face.

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posted December 03, 2020 09:55 AM

Actor Warren Berlinger died yesterday.

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posted December 03, 2020 01:08 PM

Ben Bova, 88, one of my favorite authors.

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posted December 06, 2020 01:02 AM

David Lander, best known for playing "Squiggy" in Laverne and Shirley, has died at age 73. His later career was mostly voice work, including "Smart ***/Wiseguy" in Who Framed Roger Rabbit, possibly because multiple sclerosis limited his movement. He had a second career as a minor league baseball scout.

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posted December 08, 2020 01:28 AM

RIP Chuck Yeager, age 97. I don't care how badass you are, you are not Chuck Yeager badass. Ace in a day, French Resistance in WW2, 127 combat missions in Viet Nam, trainer of Apollo astronauts, Indy 500 pace car driver.

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posted December 08, 2020 08:21 AM

...first breaker of the sound barrier too. Very brave man. A true hero.

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posted December 09, 2020 02:13 AM

I agree with you guys. Between his service in WWII and Vietnam he was a test pilot flying experimental aircraft to determine their flaws and without an ejection seat. If God is an astronaut, I hope he has something special for Yeager to try out.

Jess

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posted December 10, 2020 02:39 PM

Fantasy artist Richard Corben, whose work was the inspiration of the "Den" segment in the film Heavy Metal died last week at the age of 80.

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posted December 10, 2020 09:29 PM

Yeah Richard Corben's passing is a real loss. He's been one of my top favorite artists since I was a little kid. A fantastic style that he was able to continue in his final years. His later Edgar Allen Poe stuff for Dark Horse was amazing.

A once in a lifetime artist. There'll never be another like him.

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posted December 11, 2020 02:17 AM

Actor ("Fifth Element") and former WWE star ("Zeus") Tommy "Tiny" Lister has died.

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posted December 11, 2020 07:01 PM

Aw man! Not Deebo!! Pretty nice digging up the crd with him on it.

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posted December 12, 2020 04:52 PM

Former Negro Leagues pitcher and Country Music superstar Charley Pride has passed, age 86. Covid got another.

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