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Estelle Getty 1923-2008
Estelle Getty won an Emmy Award for her role as Sophia Petrillo on the legendary sitcom The Golden Girls. Beyond her time on The Golden Girls, Getty appeared in numerous productions of both film and stage before passing away from natural causes at the age of 84. Estelle Getty won an Emmy Award for her role as Sophia Petrillo on the legendary sitcom The Golden Girls. Beyond her time on The Golde... more
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Estelle Getty passed away
Estelle Getty (born Estelle Scher on July 25, 1923 in New York City, USA) was an Emmy and Golden Globe Award winning actress (theatre and screen). She was best known for her role of 'Sophia Petrillo' on the 80's sitcom the 'Golden Girls'. Estelle Getty (born Estelle Scher on July 25, 1923 in New York City, USA) was an Emmy and Golden Globe Award winning actress (theatre ... more
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Tony Snow 1955-2008
Robert Anthony Snow, or just Tony Snow, was the 26th White House Press Secretary and news broadcaster. Mr. Snow worked with both of the Bush administrations, serving as a speechwriter for George H.W. and as the White House Press Secretary for George W. In radio, he launched "The Tony Snow Show," which was nationally syndicated. Throughout his career, he also worked for CNN, Fox News and National Public Radio. At the age of 53, Mr. Snow died from cancer at the Georgetown University Hospital in Washington D.C. Robert Anthony Snow, or just Tony Snow, was the 26th White House Press Secretary and news broadcaster. Mr. Snow worked with both of th... more
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World's oldest blogger dies, aged 108
Sad news in the blogging community, Australian OAB (old age blogger) Olive Riley has passed away at the grand old age of 108.
Often described as the world's oldest blogger, Olive left her last message at the end of June, saying that she felt weak but that she she sang "a happy song," as she did "every day."
Sad news in the blogging community, Australian OAB (old age blogger) Olive Riley has passed away at the grand old age of 108. ... more -
Iconic New York Yankees legend Bobby Murcer dies at 62
"Bobby Murcer was a born Yankee, a great guy, very well-liked and a true friend of mine. I extend my deepest sympathies to his wife Kay, their children and grandchildren. I will really miss the guy."
- George Steinbrenner
The only Yankee to play alongside both Mickey Mantle and Don Mattingly, a 5 time All Star, and the iconic Yankee of the '70s.
Baseball has lost a true legend...
He had been battling brain cancer for a quite a while... and was in high spirits following his surgery this past winter...
"Bobby Murcer was a born Yankee, a great guy, very well-liked and a true friend of mine. I extend my deepest sympathies to his wife Ka... more -
Benihana founder Rocky Aoki dies of cancer
He was 69.
Somewhat of a legend in the U.S. for his iconic restaurants with performing chefs and all ...
You'd forget he was an Olympic wrestler too ...
A truly accomplished man ... He was 69. Somewhat of a legend in the U.S. for his iconic restaurants with performing chefs and all ... ... more -
Father of Fathom has passed
Cartoon lovers... this fellow had an amazing hand, a point of view and a stellar career that ended too soon..
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Jesse Helms, dead at 86
Arguably one of the most hated, and loved, figures in late 20th century American politics died today at the age of 86.
Funny, I thought he was certainly older than that. Arguably one of the most hated, and loved, figures in late 20th century American politics died today at the age of 86. ... more -
Bozo the clown dead at 83
Larry Harmon, who turned the character Bozo the Clown into a show business staple that delighted children for more than a half-century, died Thursday of congestive heart failure. He was 83.
Although not the original Bozo, Harmon portrayed the popular frizzy-haired clown in countless appearances.
His publicist, Jerry Digney, told The Associated Press he died at his home.
Although not the original Bozo, Harmon portrayed the popular frizzy-haired clown in countless appearances and, as an entrepreneur, he licensed the character to others, particularly dozens of TV stations around the country. The stations in turn hired actors to be their local Bozos.
"You might say, in a way, I was cloning BTC (Bozo the Clown) before anybody else out there got around to cloning DNA," Harmon told the AP in a 1996 interview.
"Bozo is a combination of the wonderful wisdom of the adult and the childlike ways in all of us," Harmon said.
Pinto Colvig, who also provided the voice for Walt Disney's Goofy, originated Bozo the Clown when Capitol Records introduced a series of children's records in 1946. Harmon would later meet his alter ego while answering a casting call to make personal appearances as a clown to promote the records.
He got that job and eventually bought the rights to Bozo. Along the way, he embellished Bozo's distinctive look: the orange-tufted hair, the bulbous nose, the outlandish red, white and blue costume.
"I felt if I could plant my size 83AAA shoes on this planet, (people) would never be able to forget those footprints," he said.
The business -- combining animation, licensing of the character, and personal appearances -- made millions, as Harmon trained more than 200 Bozos over the years to represent him in local markets.
"I'm looking for that sparkle in the eyes, that emotion, feeling, directness, warmth. That is so important," he said of his criteria for becoming a Bozo
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Bozo the Clown, Larry Harmon passes away at 83
It's sad to see the iconic Bozo the Clown go... RIP
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Magazine innovator Clay Felker dies at 82
Felker's editing at New York Magazine fostered the careers of such influential writers as Ken Auletta, Jimmy Breslin, Gloria Steinem and Gael Greene.
Among New York's most influential features were Wolfe's "Radical Chic: That Party at Lenny's," on the Black Panthers benefit party thrown by conductor Leonard Bernstein in 1970, and Nik Cohn's "Tribal Rites of the New Saturday Night," which served as the basis for the film "Saturday Night Fever."
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20-year-old supermodel falls to death in apparent suicide
Young model, Ruslana Korushova, fell from the sky in NY's financial district Saturday in broad daylight. The situation leading to the fall is still unclear.
From the AP:
"A cover model for European Vogue has fallen to her death from her Manhattan apartment building in an apparent suicide.
The New York Post and Newsday say 20-year-old Ruslana Korushnova died Saturday afternoon in the Financial District. The newspapers cited unnamed officials and police.
Police say the fall is under investigation.
The British edition of Vogue hailed Korushnova as "a face to be excited about" in 2003." Young model, Ruslana Korushova, fell from the sky in NY's financial district Saturday in broad daylight. The situation leading to the... more -
Master Japanese drummer Oguchi dies
Master Japanese drummer Daihachi Oguchi, who led the spread of the art of "taiko" drumming to the U.S. and throughout Japan, has died after being hit by a car. He was 84.
A former jazz musician, Oguchi was one of the first to elevate the traditional folk sounds of taiko to modern music played in concert halls, not just festivals and shrines.
Master Japanese drummer Daihachi Oguchi, who led the spread of the art of "taiko" drumming to the U.S. and throughout Japan, has died ... more -
George Carlin 1937-2008
George Denis Patrick Carlin has passed away. The American comedian, actor and author passed away at the age of 71 after complaining of chest pains. His prolific career in the field of comedy earned him four Grammy Awards. Carlin's legacy will likely place him among the best ever in the arena of stand up comedy. George Denis Patrick Carlin has passed away. The American comedian, actor and author passed away at the age of 71 after complaining of... more
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Being George Carlin
In honor of his passing, Current Virals brings you the best viral videos of the man, the myth, the legend; George Carlin. Rest in peace sir.
To watch the full versions of all five videos just click on the links in the comments section below. In honor of his passing, Current Virals brings you the best viral videos of the man, the myth, the legend; George Carlin. Rest in peac... more -
Cyd Charisse - R.I.P.
Cyd Charisse, star of Singin' In the Rain and countless other classic movies from the golden age of the Hollywood Musical, has died aged 86. Cyd Charisse, star of Singin' In the Rain and countless other classic movies from the golden age of the Hollywood Musical, has died ag... more
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Mr. FX 1946-2008
Stan Winston's work as a visual effects supervisor, make-up artist and film director won him four Academy Awards. He will be remembered most for his work in Jurassic Park, Aliens, and the Terminator 2: Judgment Day. He died at his home in Malibu at the age of 62. Stan Winston's work as a visual effects supervisor, make-up artist and film director won him four Academy Awards. He will be remembere... more
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Oscar-winning visual effects artist Stan Winston, dead at 62
Stan Winston, an Oscar-winning visual effects artist, has died at age 62.
Winston died at home Sunday evening after a seven-year struggle with multiple myeloma, according to a rep from Stan Winston Studio.
"Stan died peacefully at home surrounded by family," a spokeswoman said.
Winston won four visual effects Oscars and earned multiple nominations. His first Oscar was for James Cameron's "Aliens" (1986). Winston later won two Oscars for "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" (1992) (visual effects and makeup) and 1993's "Jurassic Park."
Phil Tippett, who shared a visual effects Oscar with Winston on "Jurassic Park," noted that Winston was one of the best in the business.
"Stan contributed to some of the greatest -- fantastic movie characters in motion picture history," Tippett said. "His loss in a great one and he will be missed."
In lieu of flowers, Winston's family is requesting that donations be made to his charities of choice, a list of which will be posted here shortly.
-- Sheigh Crabtree
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Jim McKay 1921-2008
James Kenneth McManus, better known as Jim McKay, has died at the age 86. The legendary sportscaster gained notoriety for hosting the Wide World of Sports which aired on ABC from 1961-1998. He also covered the Olympics and is well known for his coverage off the 1972 Summer Olympics and his reports on the "Munich massacre." For his work in sports McKay was awarded over twelve Emmy's and has been inducted into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame and the Television Hall of Fame. James Kenneth McManus, better known as Jim McKay, has died at the age 86. The legendary sportscaster gained notoriety for hosting the ... more
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UK military deaths in Afghanistan reaches 100
Their deaths mean that 100 servicemen have now died in Afghanistan since 2001. The three men were on foot in Helmand province when they were struck by a suicide attack.
The Defense secretary Des Browne gave a tribute to the courage of the men who laid their lives on the line. "They gave their lives securing freedom and stability, not just for the people of Afghanistan but, as the tragic events of 9/11 showed, for all of us. We will never forget them."
Sir Jock, a member of Chief of the Defence Staff, said: "Every one of those deaths is a tragedy. Nothing can ever compensate for the loss felt by their loved ones and to them all I extend my deepest sympathies.
"I only hope that the terrible hardship that they have been asked to bear can be eased by the certainty that in Afghanistan our forces are engaged in a most worthy and noble endeavour."
An unfortunate and tragic milestone has been crossed. Their deaths mean that 100 servicemen have now died in Afghanistan since 2001. The three men were on foot in Helmand province when the... more
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