He may have had faults (who doesn’t?) but I always enjoyed his singing! Fun Fact: Jimmy Swaggart, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Mickey Gilley were cousins, all hailing from Ferriday, Louisiana. Swaggart, a televangelist, and Lewis, a rock and roll pioneer, were double first cousins, while Gilley was a first cousin to both.
@haydesigner@MrGoodGuy Starting with his embracing and promoting that most non-Christian “prosperity gospel”, i.e., give me money and God will (so they say) reward you with riches.
"Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota and his brother, André Silva, were killed in a car crash near Zamora, Spain, police said Thursday.
Liverpool FC, Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro and the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) also confirmed the incident.
The Spanish Civil Guard confirmed to The Associated Press that Jota and his brother were found dead after their car went off a road on an isolated stretch of highway about an hour west of Zamora. Authorities said the car – a Lamborghini, according to police – was in flames…
@Cerridwyn
Wow, what a great actor. I had the hugest crush on him from the first time I saw him on charmed. Nip/tuck was a fantastic show bc of his character.
“Bobby Jenks, a two-time All-Star pitcher for the Chicago White Sox when the franchise won the 2005 World Series, died Friday in Sintra, Portugal, the team announced…”
“…Jenks, 44, who had been diagnosed with… stomach cancer…”
Gordon Jago. Former head coach of the Tampa Bay Rowdies in the late 70s and early 80s. I had a solo season ticket in the 3rd row at center field and have many, many fond memories of Coach Jago, both outdoor at the old Tampa Stadium and indoor soccer when they played at the Bayfront Center in St. Pete. Good times indeed…
RIP Coach J and thanks for the ride ️🏟
"WASHINGTON - David Gergen, a journalist who served as a White House advisor to Republican and Democratic presidents, died on Thursday at age 83, according to the Harvard Kennedy School, where Gergen taught for many years.
Gergen’s son, Christopher, told The New York Times that his father’s death was caused by Lewy body dementia, a brain disorder that affects thinking, memory and movement, according to the Mayo Clinic."
"A boss on “American Idol” and her husband were executed in a suspected double murder inside their $4.5 million Los Angeles home, cops said.
Robin Kaye, an award-winning music supervisor for the hit competition show, was found slaughtered along with her husband after an apparent break-in at their house in the upscale Encino neighborhood, a Los Angeles Police Department source told TMZ."
*“LONDON (AP) — Fauja Singh, an Indian-born runner nicknamed the Turbaned Torpedo who was believed to be the world’s oldest marathon runner, has died after being hit by a car. He was 114.”
Local media in India reported that Singh sustained severe head injuries in a hit-and-run accident on Monday while he was crossing the road at his native village near Jalandhar in Punjab. He was taken to the hospital where he later died. His London-based running club and charity, Sikhs In The City, confirmed his death.
India’s Prime minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Singh, saying he was “extraordinary because of his unique persona and the manner in which he inspired the youth of India on a very important topic of fitness.“”
Legendary pop singer Connie Francis, known for the hit song “Everybody’s Somebody’s Fool” and the viral “Pretty Little Baby,” has died at 87. Francis, who was born in Newark, New Jersey, in 1937, rose to fame as a singer in the 1950s and early 1960s and went on to sell millions of records worldwide throughout her decades-long career.
@macromeh What’s really nice is she recently got “rediscovered” when people started using her song “Pretty Little Baby” in TikTok videos. She enjoyed her newfound fame with younger people before she died; it’s great it happened while she could still experience it. https://rollingout.com/2025/07/17/connie-francis-surprise-tiktok-takeover/
/youtube Connie Francis Pretty Little Baby
"Austrian extreme athlete Felix Baumgartner, who jumped down to earth from the stratosphere in a 2012 stunt, died in a paragliding accident in the eastern Italian town of Porto Sant’Elpidio on Thursday.
According to local media, the 56-year-old lost consciousness while in flight and then lost control of his paraglider, crashing into a hotel pool and lightly injuring a young female employee."
Bob Newhart, the legendary comedian and actor celebrated for his inimitable deadpan delivery and subtle, observational humor, has died. He passed away at the age of 94 in Los Angeles on Thursday morning after a series of short illnesses.
@Cerridwyn@macromeh@MrGoodGuy
I’ve seen a bunch of articles pop up lately with just the date and not the year listed. Especially for an upcoming eclipse two years from now! Made it look like it was going to be this year because it has no year listed just Aug 2…
When told that Ozzy was on the bill to perform at one of the late Queen’s celebratory events, the late Queen asked if he were planning to bite the head off a bat on stage …
she remarked that surely once bat biting incident on stage was sufficient for a lifetime.
She was assured that the planned performance would be bat-free.
Her staff asked her how she even knew about that. Her reply was something to the effect of “how could anyone who pays any attention to the world not know about that?”
Supposedly she had a fondness for him, or (given that she didn’t know him in their respective private lives), for, at least, his “public performance personality”.
Shunsako Tamiya, Chairman of the Tamiya Corporation, best known for its plastic buildable model kits, educational kits, and radio controlled models, passed away July 18th at the age of 90.
Kenneth Washington, who had been the last surviving main cast member from the “Hogan’s Heroes” TV series, passed away at the age of 88. He had many roles in various other shows as well. In Hogan’s Heroes his Sgt. Baker replaced Ivan Dixon (Sgt. Kinchloe) in the 6th and final season.
@shahnm came here to post. I had the pleasure of meeting Mr Hogan and hanging out w him while we waited for our early morning flight ex STL to ATL many, many years ago. He was an awesome guy and a lot of fun.
@ItalianScallion@shahnm I cant speak to that, and I won’t go down that path. All I can say is he was kind and polite when I met him. He was a true pleasure to hang out with and it made my wait for our 6am-ish flight pleasurable.
For those curious, no I did not touch the pythons, but yes I did take a pic with him. Have it squirrled away on my phone somewhere.
@shahnm I don’t give a rat’s ass about his politics. I didn’t say a word about his politics. I didn’t even insinuate anything political. I know damn well not to talk politics anywhere but on the now-dead (fortunately) political bullshit thread so I don’t. I spoke of his character as a human being. Just can it @shahnm.
@f00l@Kyeh
I’m proud to report I’ve survived seven decades. It just doesn’t bother me.
As I once heard: “It’s not the numbers on either side of the gravestone markings …it’s the dash between them that’s s important”
Make YOUR ‘dash’ count.
I suppose I’ll eventually get to the point where not having a set of future plans is just fine.
I read somewhere:
after Prince Philip retired from non-family public appearances (I think he was around 95 or 96 years then at his retirement and was rumored to have cancer)
He was asked if he wanted to live till 100 years old.
He roughly remembered by me answer was:
“No! Bits of me are already falling off or going bad”
–
For the moment I’d like to put that attutude w respect to my own life off tho.
Kudos to HM the late Queen. Who showed up for work as scheduled, 2 days before her death at age I think 97.
And for showing up with no complaints about the work schedule.
Tom Lehrer, song satirist who basically invented the self-pub recording model. Reported this morning on Reddit by his fan club, not yet confirmed in the major media. He was 97.
@werehatrack The lyrics to his songs are still available for download (for the moment) at his tomlehrer dot org website. There may be audio files as well, but I haven’t checked that yet.
@werehatrack He put all his songs into the public domain in 2022. I can’t imagine they would take his website down, but everything should remain available somewhere, perfectly legally, if that happens.
@mossygreen For the moment, they’re all up at tomlehrersongs.com BUT there’s a prominent disclaimer stating that the site could go away without notice. Visitors are advised to grab the goods while they can.
@mossygreen@werehatrack My dad told me about Tom Lehrer and I spent my newspaper delivery money on his albums and a turntable. (Flanders and Swann too.). I was an odd child.
@mossygreen Given that Mr. Lehrer explicitly placed them in the public domain, anyone can post them for download. But now that he’s gone, there is no certainty that his website will stay up, and there is a warning on it advising that at some point, it will go away.
@werehatrack I swear I am not arguing with you. It must feel like I am, but that is not my intent. You are doing important work encouraging people to download his music.
@MrGoodGuy RIP Ryno . Thanks for the memories, there are a lot.
Remembering the good old days when the Cubs and Braves were on TV every single day…just realized how much I miss all those day games.
Say hi to Harry (and Skip, Ernie, Pete and Don Sutton). ️
"Laura Dahlmeier – a former biathlete who competed in two Olympics – has died … according to her management team.
Dahlmeier was climbing a mountain in Pakistan when she was struck and killed by falling rocks on Monday. Her climbing partner, Marina Eva, sent a distress signal to authorities, but low visibility and bad weather made it difficult for rescuers to reach the remote area."
1st on the list:
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/televangelist-jimmy-swaggart-dies-90-rcna216239
And the sane world absolutely rejoices.
He may have had faults (who doesn’t?) but I always enjoyed his singing!
Fun Fact: Jimmy Swaggart, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Mickey Gilley were cousins, all hailing from Ferriday, Louisiana. Swaggart, a televangelist, and Lewis, a rock and roll pioneer, were double first cousins, while Gilley was a first cousin to both.
Faults, @MrGoodGuy…. faults??!?
There were far more than just faults with him.
@haydesigner @MrGoodGuy Starting with his embracing and promoting that most non-Christian “prosperity gospel”, i.e., give me money and God will (so they say) reward you with riches.
‘Reservoir Dogs’ and ‘Kill Bill’ actor Michael Madsen found dead at 67: ‘Lost another great’
https://nypost.com/2025/07/03/entertainment/michael-madsen-reservoir-dogs-and-kill-bill-actor-dead-at-67/
"Hollywood actor Michael Madsen has died unexpectedly.
His manager, Ron Smith, confirmed the news on Thursday, revealing he reportedly died from cardiac arrest.
Madsen was 67…"
Liverpool forward Diogo Jota, brother die in car crash
https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/45654499/liverpool-forward-diogo-jota-brother-die-car-crash-civil-guard
"Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota and his brother, André Silva, were killed in a car crash near Zamora, Spain, police said Thursday.
Liverpool FC, Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro and the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) also confirmed the incident.
The Spanish Civil Guard confirmed to The Associated Press that Jota and his brother were found dead after their car went off a road on an isolated stretch of highway about an hour west of Zamora. Authorities said the car – a Lamborghini, according to police – was in flames…
https://deadline.com/2025/07/julian-mcmahon-dead-1236449999/
@Cerridwyn
Wow, what a great actor. I had the hugest crush on him from the first time I saw him on charmed. Nip/tuck was a fantastic show bc of his character.
Former Chicago White Sox pitcher Bobby Jenks dies at 44
https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/45679042/former-chicago-white-sox-pitcher-bobby-jenks-dies-44
“Bobby Jenks, a two-time All-Star pitcher for the Chicago White Sox when the franchise won the 2005 World Series, died Friday in Sintra, Portugal, the team announced…”
“…Jenks, 44, who had been diagnosed with… stomach cancer…”
Gordon Jago. Former head coach of the Tampa Bay Rowdies in the late 70s and early 80s. I had a solo season ticket in the 3rd row at center field and have many, many fond memories of Coach Jago, both outdoor at the old Tampa Stadium and indoor soccer when they played at the Bayfront Center in St. Pete. Good times indeed…
️🏟
RIP Coach J and thanks for the ride
https://www.wtsp.com/article/sports/local-sports/gordon-jago-dead-tampa-bay-rowdies/67-d4694386-aedd-4e54-8733-b9682a1c9bb6
David Gergen, former White House advisor to several presidents, dies at 83
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/07/11/david-gergen-former-white-house-advisor-obituary/84648601007/
"WASHINGTON - David Gergen, a journalist who served as a White House advisor to Republican and Democratic presidents, died on Thursday at age 83, according to the Harvard Kennedy School, where Gergen taught for many years.
Gergen’s son, Christopher, told The New York Times that his father’s death was caused by Lewy body dementia, a brain disorder that affects thinking, memory and movement, according to the Mayo Clinic."
‘American Idol’ boss, husband executed in their $4.5 million home in gory double murder
Not sure what the value of the home has to do with the guy being killed, but anyway…
https://nypost.com/2025/07/15/us-news/american-idol-boss-husband-found-murdered-in-gory-double-homicide-in-their-la-home/
"A boss on “American Idol” and her husband were executed in a suspected double murder inside their $4.5 million Los Angeles home, cops said.
Robin Kaye, an award-winning music supervisor for the hit competition show, was found slaughtered along with her husband after an apparent break-in at their house in the upscale Encino neighborhood, a Los Angeles Police Department source told TMZ."
World’s oldest marathon runner, Fauja Singh, dies at 114 after being hit by a car
https://apnews.com/article/oldest-marathon-runner-fauja-singh-17216ee3f466dea8c5f74324ec67ca95
*“LONDON (AP) — Fauja Singh, an Indian-born runner nicknamed the Turbaned Torpedo who was believed to be the world’s oldest marathon runner, has died after being hit by a car. He was 114.”
Local media in India reported that Singh sustained severe head injuries in a hit-and-run accident on Monday while he was crossing the road at his native village near Jalandhar in Punjab. He was taken to the hospital where he later died. His London-based running club and charity, Sikhs In The City, confirmed his death.
India’s Prime minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Singh, saying he was “extraordinary because of his unique persona and the manner in which he inspired the youth of India on a very important topic of fitness.“”
@shahnm How sad and ironic for him to die that way.
@Kyeh Yeah - that was my first thought too…
@Kyeh @shahnm
But you got to admit… That charity name is a killer!
@chienfou @shahnm Umm, it’s a terrific name, but maybe “killer” isn’t the best word to describe it?
@Kyeh @shahnm
Ok… you’re right. Too soon?
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Legendary pop singer Connie Francis, known for the hit song “Everybody’s Somebody’s Fool” and the viral “Pretty Little Baby,” has died at 87. Francis, who was born in Newark, New Jersey, in 1937, rose to fame as a singer in the 1950s and early 1960s and went on to sell millions of records worldwide throughout her decades-long career.
@macromeh What’s really nice is she recently got “rediscovered” when people started using her song “Pretty Little Baby” in TikTok videos. She enjoyed her newfound fame with younger people before she died; it’s great it happened while she could still experience it.
https://rollingout.com/2025/07/17/connie-francis-surprise-tiktok-takeover/
/youtube Connie Francis Pretty Little Baby
Extreme skydiver [Felix] Baumgartner dies in paragliding accident
https://www.dw.com/en/extreme-skydiver-baumgartner-dies-in-paragliding-accident/a-73317216
"Austrian extreme athlete Felix Baumgartner, who jumped down to earth from the stratosphere in a 2012 stunt, died in a paragliding accident in the eastern Italian town of Porto Sant’Elpidio on Thursday.
According to local media, the 56-year-old lost consciousness while in flight and then lost control of his paraglider, crashing into a hotel pool and lightly injuring a young female employee."
Bob Newhart, the legendary comedian and actor celebrated for his inimitable deadpan delivery and subtle, observational humor, has died. He passed away at the age of 94 in Los Angeles on Thursday morning after a series of short illnesses.
@macromeh that is a sad one. he was a gem
@macromeh @Cerridwyn He has actually been dead for a year!
@Cerridwyn @macromeh @MrGoodGuy
Whoops!
Still, it was a big loss. He was truly one of a kind.
@Cerridwyn @macromeh @MrGoodGuy
I’ve seen a bunch of articles pop up lately with just the date and not the year listed. Especially for an upcoming eclipse two years from now! Made it look like it was going to be this year because it has no year listed just Aug 2…
Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Who Played Son Theo on The Cosby Show, Dies at 54 After Drowning on Family Trip
https://people.com/malcolm-jamal-warner-cosby-show-dead-54-11775980
"Malcolm-Jamal Warner has died. He was 54.
The actor was in Costa Rica on a family vacation and drowned while swimming, a source confirms to PEOPLE."
RIP Ozzy
https://variety.com/2025/music/obituaries-people-news/ozzy-osbourne-dead-black-sabbath-1236467110
@Cerridwyn Wow, I knew he was ill but that was fast.
@Cerridwyn @Kyeh
Goodbye Ozzy
@Cerridwyn @Kyeh
Didn’t he just do a concert recently?
But he wasn’t exactly known for healthy living I guess.
@Cerridwyn @f00l YES - on July 5th! That’s why I was shocked, but he was obviously sicker than we all realized.
@Cerridwyn with Lemmy, David Bowie, Joe Strummer and now Ozzy gone, it’s safe to say that there’s nobody cool left alive.
@Cerridwyn @f00l @Kyeh It’s possible it took all his energy to put on the show. Which is probably exactly what he wanted.
@Cerridwyn @f00l @mossygreen That does sound like the way he’d want to go!
@Cerridwyn @Kyeh @shahnm
Close My Eyes Forever
@Cerridwyn @Kyeh @llangley @shahnm
When told that Ozzy was on the bill to perform at one of the late Queen’s celebratory events, the late Queen asked if he were planning to bite the head off a bat on stage …
she remarked that surely once bat biting incident on stage was sufficient for a lifetime.
She was assured that the planned performance would be bat-free.
Her staff asked her how she even knew about that. Her reply was something to the effect of “how could anyone who pays any attention to the world not know about that?”
Supposedly she had a fondness for him, or (given that she didn’t know him in their respective private lives), for, at least, his “public performance personality”.
Shunsako Tamiya, Chairman of the Tamiya Corporation, best known for its plastic buildable model kits, educational kits, and radio controlled models, passed away July 18th at the age of 90.
Kenneth Washington, who had been the last surviving main cast member from the “Hogan’s Heroes” TV series, passed away at the age of 88. He had many roles in various other shows as well. In Hogan’s Heroes his Sgt. Baker replaced Ivan Dixon (Sgt. Kinchloe) in the 6th and final season.
Hulk Hogan, WWE legend, dead at 71
https://nypost.com/2025/07/24/sports/hulk-hogan-wwe-legend-dead-at-71/
"Hulk Hogan, one of the most popular professional wrestlers of all-time who helped make WWE a juggernaut, has died, according to TMZ.
He was 71.
A “cardiac arrest” call was placed and medics were sent to Hogan’s home in Clearwater, Fla, TMZ reports…"
Here’s a local news story
WWE legend Hulk Hogan dead at age 71 - https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/local-news/wwe-legend-hulk-hogan-dead-at-age-71
@shahnm came here to post. I had the pleasure of meeting Mr Hogan and hanging out w him while we waited for our early morning flight ex STL to ATL many, many years ago. He was an awesome guy and a lot of fun.
LEGOS! EGGOS! STRATEGO! AWESOME!
@shahnm @tinamarie1974 Too bad he was an unabashed racist and bigot.
@ItalianScallion @shahnm I cant speak to that, and I won’t go down that path. All I can say is he was kind and polite when I met him. He was a true pleasure to hang out with and it made my wait for our 6am-ish flight pleasurable.
For those curious, no I did not touch the pythons, but yes I did take a pic with him. Have it squirrled away on my phone somewhere.
@ItalianScallion Stop. He wasn’t. You didn’t agree with his political views. Whatevs. Take that shit somewhere else.
@shahnm I don’t give a rat’s ass about his politics. I didn’t say a word about his politics. I didn’t even insinuate anything political. I know damn well not to talk politics anywhere but on the now-dead (fortunately) political bullshit thread so I don’t. I spoke of his character as a human being. Just can it @shahnm.
@ItalianScallion Ok whatever. Sure thing…
Quarter 3 is already turning out to be a real bitch.
Chuck Mangione, Jazz Legend Known for ‘Feels So Good,’ Dies at 84
https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/chuck-mangione-jazz-legend-known-for-feels-so-good-dies-at-84-article-152340624
@MrGoodGuy
@MrGoodGuy Holy fucking shitballs.
Wow. How could he have been 84?!?
@Kyeh I know right. But then I look in the mirror and I realize how old I am
@Cerridwyn
@MrGoodGuy
/youtube king of the hill chuck mangioni compilation
Would persons born within 2 decades of my year of birth kindly stop dying now?
(I’m going to be non specific about the year)
All such persons are bumming out those of us who do not currently wish to acknowledge human mortality as a factor in our own lives.
@f00l Within 2 decades - that’s asking a lot!
@Kyeh
I’m only asking for the moon and six pence
Very modest request
@f00l @Kyeh
I’m proud to report I’ve survived seven decades. It just doesn’t bother me.
As I once heard:
“It’s not the numbers on either side of the gravestone markings …it’s the dash between them that’s s important”
Make YOUR ‘dash’ count.
@chienfou @Kyeh
I suppose I’ll eventually get to the point where not having a set of future plans is just fine.
I read somewhere:
after Prince Philip retired from non-family public appearances (I think he was around 95 or 96 years then at his retirement and was rumored to have cancer)
He was asked if he wanted to live till 100 years old.
He roughly remembered by me answer was:
“No! Bits of me are already falling off or going bad”
–
For the moment I’d like to put that attutude w respect to my own life off tho.
Kudos to HM the late Queen. Who showed up for work as scheduled, 2 days before her death at age I think 97.
And for showing up with no complaints about the work schedule.
Now that’s a work ethic.
Tom Lehrer, song satirist who basically invented the self-pub recording model. Reported this morning on Reddit by his fan club, not yet confirmed in the major media. He was 97.
@werehatrack The lyrics to his songs are still available for download (for the moment) at his tomlehrer dot org website. There may be audio files as well, but I haven’t checked that yet.
@ItalianScallion That song brings back great memories. It was a regular song “sung” by Dr. Paul Bearer on Creature Feature.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creature_Feature_(1973_TV_series)
@werehatrack He put all his songs into the public domain in 2022. I can’t imagine they would take his website down, but everything should remain available somewhere, perfectly legally, if that happens.
@werehatrack Wow. Well, he had a good long life, but it’s still sad he’s gone.
@mossygreen For the moment, they’re all up at tomlehrersongs.com BUT there’s a prominent disclaimer stating that the site could go away without notice. Visitors are advised to grab the goods while they can.
@werehatrack Oh no! (I still think it’ll all be on archive.org unless/until they are sued into oblivion.)
@mossygreen @werehatrack My dad told me about Tom Lehrer and I spent my newspaper delivery money on his albums and a turntable. (Flanders and Swann too.). I was an odd child.
@mossygreen Given that Mr. Lehrer explicitly placed them in the public domain, anyone can post them for download. But now that he’s gone, there is no certainty that his website will stay up, and there is a warning on it advising that at some point, it will go away.
@werehatrack I swear I am not arguing with you. It must feel like I am, but that is not my intent. You are doing important work encouraging people to download his music.
Ryne Sandberg, Cubs icon and Hall of Famer, passes away at 65
https://www.mlb.com/news/ryne-sandberg-dies
@MrGoodGuy RIP Ryno
. Thanks for the memories, there are a lot.
️
Remembering the good old days when the Cubs and Braves were on TV every single day…just realized how much I miss all those day games.
Say hi to Harry (and Skip, Ernie, Pete and Don Sutton).
Mick Ralphs… Founding member of both Bad Company and Mott the Hoople has passed away (on Monday the 28th of July) – Always did love that band name Mott the Hoople…
https://www.syracuse.com/entertainment/2025/06/70s-rock-legend-who-co-founded-two-major-bands-dies-at-81.html?outputType=amp
@chienfou I wore out 3 8-track tapes of Bad Company debut (album). Ready For Love was an anthem. And Seagull. And Movin’ On. And, and, and…
Laura Dahlmeier, Gold Medal-Winning Olympic Biathlete… Dead at 31
https://www.tmz.com/2025/07/30/two-time-olympic-gold-medalist-laura-dahlmeier-dead/
"Laura Dahlmeier – a former biathlete who competed in two Olympics – has died … according to her management team.
Dahlmeier was climbing a mountain in Pakistan when she was struck and killed by falling rocks on Monday. Her climbing partner, Marina Eva, sent a distress signal to authorities, but low visibility and bad weather made it difficult for rescuers to reach the remote area."
Flaco Jiménez, Grammy-Winning Master of the Tex-Mex Accordion, Dies at 86
https://variety.com/2025/music/news/flaco-jimenez-tejano-accordionist-dead-1236476610/
Jeannie Seely, Legendary Country Musician, Dies at 85
https://people.com/jeannie-seely-dead-age-85-country-singer-grand-ole-opry-staple-8693403