The RIP Famous Person Thread

[The Gentleman Scamp]

Originally Posted by Jade Goody

"People will say I'm doing this for money," she said. "And they're right, I am. But not to buy flash cars or big houses — it's for my sons' future if I'm not here. I don't want my kids to have the same miserable, drug-blighted, poverty-stricken childhood I did."

Fair play, RIP love.

[Milkman]

NEWS FLASH:

Farrah Fawcett is in the hospital and is unconscious and has been for days. Not much time left.


Source: Drugereport.


I am realizing that more and more "young" stars/famous people are checking out as they hit their 60s, that I ain't no youngin' anymore.

[DrivingForce]

yeah and far too many cancer related illnesses too, it seems to me to be disproportionate than the past.. not just because of publication either.

[Milkman]

^ Yeah, lots of cancer. Hard to say if it's the pollution, processed foods, chemicals we breathe and eat and drink and ingest.

F*cking rottne stuff....that "C."

I know want any warning, or sentence. I just want to go quick.

I don't have a choice in the matter. I am grateful to be alive and have all of my 5 senses.

[Gallowspole]

Originally Posted by Milkman

I am grateful to be alive and have all of my 5 senses.

Well, on this thread we all have a sixth sense - we can see dead people

[hillbilly]

Porn star Marilyn Chambers, who made waves in the 1970s by having screen sex with an African-American, has been found dead at her Los Angeles home at the age of 56, coroner's officials said on Monday.

The Los Angeles coroner's office said an autopsy would be carried out to determine the cause of her death late on Sunday night.

Chambers, whose real name was Marilyn Taylor, broke into the adult film industry by appearing in the 1972 film "Behind the Green Door," which was among the first pornographic films released widely in the United States to attract mainstream attention.

The adult film caused a stir in part because Chambers was seen having sex with African-American porn star Johnny Keyes.

Chambers made more than 25 porn movies, trading on her earlier role as the blonde cover girl on the Ivory Snow soap box, where she posed holding a baby under the tag line "99 & 44/100% pure".



She also made several films with late porn star John Holmes, who died of AIDS complications in 1988, and she had flings with careers in music and politics. Chambers ran for U.S. vice president in 2004 on the Personal Choice Party ticket and released the disco single "Benihana" in 1976.

Chambers had a bit part in the 1970 Barbra Streisand film "The Owl and the Pussycat," and starred in the 1977 David Cronenberg horror movie "Rabid." But after establishing herself as a pornographic film star, she was never able to break into mainstream films.



Porn star Marilyn Chambers dead at 56 | Entertainment | Film | Reuters

[Marmite the Dog]

She made an interesting book about anal sex too.

[Milkman]

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

She made an interesting book about anal sex too.

Instructional?

RIP.

[chitown]

Originally Posted by hillbilly

Porn star Marilyn Chambers, who made waves in the 1970s by having screen sex with an African-American, has been found dead at her Los Angeles home at the age of 56

56? Must have lived a hard life to go so young. No pun intended.

[Milkman]

^ We don't know how she checked out. Cardiac, aneurysm....hard to say. We may or may not find out depending on the autopsy release being public. I assume there will be an autopsy.

[TizMe]

Insatiable was probably the first porn movie that I ever watched.
R.I.P

[melvbot]

Broadcaster and former Liberal MP Sir Clement Freud has died aged 84.
A statement from his family said Sir Clement had died on Wednesday evening at his London home.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, the actress Jill Freud, five children and 17 grandchildren. His funeral will be held next week.
A grandson of psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud, Sir Clement had a varied career as a cookery expert, press columnist and radio game show contestant.
Renowned for his lugubrious expression and mournful voice, he was a regular panellist on the BBC's Just a Minute for more than 30 years.

BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Writer Clement Freud dies aged 84

[Jet Gorgon]

Helen Levitt, Photographer of NYC, March 29, aged 95
Good obit here:
Helen Levitt, photographer of New York | Helen Levitt | The Economist

[DrivingForce]

not as well known outside of Vegas but a bigger draw than even Elvis, the Rat Pack and other more internationally notable Vegas players..



BIOGRAPHY


Gans hadn't planned to be an entertainer. His boyhood dream was to play third base for the Los Angeles Dodgers and, after high school, he was drafted by the Kansas City Royals. The Chicago White Sox drafted Gans after college, where he was an All American at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Sometimes, opportunity knocks more than once.
Two years later, his life long dream came true as he signed that contract and went to the minor leagues to start his career as a professional athlete. But, not long after it all came to a crashing halt as a career-ending injury turned his life upside-down.
With love and encouragement from his friends and family, Gans shifted his focus from baseball to entertainment. He is blessed with a marvelous singing voice, the ability to make people laugh and a rare presence that would manifest itself in his new career.

Gans spent 15 years traveling throughout the United States, working at his craft and perfecting his repertoire of impressions. At the same time he became one of the most sought-after performers in the prestigious corporate world, often playing to stadium-sized crowds for major, international companies such as IBM and McDonald's and was the favorite of the Fortune 500 list. Fellow entertainers such as Bill Cosby and Natalie Cole raved about Gans, and it became apparent that he was destined to be a star.
In 1995 Danny was starring on Broadway in his one-man show. However, between New York and 200 concert dates a year, he found himself longing to be home with his wife and three children. So, when the opportunity to move his show to Las Vegas presented itself, where he could settle down to a life with his family, Gans knew it was the right move.
In doing so, Gans' commitment to his family had been doubly rewarded; the family is happy to call Las Vegas home, and Gans has taken the town by storm. On top of his record-breaking crowds and consistently sold out shows, Gans has been showered with accolades and awards.
In May 2008 Danny Gans celebrated 12 years in Las Vegas, the last eight of which have been spent in his own 1,250-seat theater at the Mirage. And, once again, Gans was named "Las Vegas Entertainer of the Year" for the 11th straight year in a row.
In February of 2009, Gans returns to the Wynn family, when he debuts his award winning show at the new Encore Theater. Gans has found his new home in the gorgeous, first class resort, where he will continue to break box office records and delight capacity houses.
He may not be playing third base for the Los Angeles Dodgers, but he's hitting home runs nightly. As he prepares for the next step in his illustrious career, Danny Gans is truly living a dream come true.

[DrAndy]

Originally Posted by DrivingForce

yeah and far too many cancer related illnesses too, it seems to me to be disproportionate than the past.. not just because of publication either.

It may seem like that

and may be true

more people are living longer than before, due to medical advances

so instead of dying of, say, septicaemia when you are 45, you can now die later of cancer at 75

[DrAndy]

Originally Posted by Milkman

I don't have a choice in the matter. I am grateful to be alive and have all of my 5 senses.

which one is common sense?

[Milkman]

Extra! Extra! Read all about it!

75 is not too bad, considering his size. He must have ate well with a Mediterreanian diet or something. Maybe had a glass of red wine every day, too.

Peace.

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See More... "The Insider" confirms that Dom DeLuise has died.

The Golden Globe-nominated actor died Monday night at a Los Angeles hospital. He was 75 years old.

Here --> Dom DeLuise Passes Away at The Insider

[daveboy]

Very funny man

[Jet Gorgon]

Loved Dom. Was he only 75? Thought he was about 90 -- saw him so many years.

[Milkman]

I'm interested in this Gans, fellow. Never heard of him before.

Anyway, here is a brief trick that Dom Deluise did on the Johnny Carson show. I guessing it's from the 1970s.

YouTube - Johnny Carson Show #3