The RIP Famous Person Thread

[harrybarracuda]

An example cetainly to me and hope many others of what you can achive.
R.I.P. and the funds will be his leagcy to compassion

Total has whizzed over four million as news of his death spreads.

[harrybarracuda]

Long (right) in a scene from “Rebel Without a Cause.”

Beverly Long, one of the last surviving castmembers of the James Dean classic Rebel Without a Cause, died May 8 in Los Angeles after a short hospital stay. She was 81.

Long also had a leading role as Ouisie in the 1957 film The Green-Eyed Blonde, appeared in Paramount's As Young as We Are (1958) and was seen on Robert Young's CBS sitcom Father Knows Best.
The longtime resident of Studio City in recent years served as a casting director.
Long played Helen, a friend of Judy (Natalie Wood) and one of the gang, in the 1955 Warner Bros. drama directed by Nicholas Ray.
In the 2005 book Live Fast, Die Young: The Wild Ride of Making Rebel Without a Cause by Lawrence Frascella and Al Weisel, Long described working with Dean.
"In the mornings, you never knew whether he was going to speak to you," she said. "That made you extremely wary, because one morning you would say, 'Good morning, Jim,' and he would look through you as though you didn't exist.
"On another morning, you would not say hello, and he would say, 'Well, good morning,' like his feelings were hurt, and then he would give out with that mischievous grin and giggle. You never could win."
Frank Mazzola, who played Crunch, and Jack Grinnage (Moose) are believed to be the last surviving Rebel castmembers.

[palexxxx]

Sir Jack Brabham, 88

Sir Jack Brabham dead | Bendigo Advertiser

[FloridaBorn]

^Sad news.. Wondering how long for Micheal Schumacher to follow, he's still in a coma, they say medically induced but they contradict themselves saying he is showing some signs of possible improvement, but always with a very strong disclaimer.. Damn shame for him to go out like that but maybe better then a minimal recovery being just a mere shell of his former self.

[harrybarracuda]

Tuskegee Airman Hiram Mann was among the legendary black airmen who proved their mettle as fighter pilots and crew in World War II.

Titusville's Mann, who was one of the few surviving original Tuskegee Airmen pilots, has died. He would have turned 93 this week.

As a young man, Mann set his goal of becoming a pilot and went on to achieve much more. Over the years, he's encouraged young people to set goals and pursue their dreams.

Nathan Thomas, a retired Army colonel, often traveled with Mann, accompanying him to appearances in the U.S. and abroad. He said he learned so much from Mann that he couldn't get from history books.

"We had so many good memories on our trips," Thomas said. "He kept me laughing. He was my mentor, my friend and a father figure. I will miss him."

Mann flew 48 combat missions as a pilot during World War II in Europe and went on to serve more than 21 years in the Air Force, retiring as a lieutenant colonel.

He was among the first black pilots and crews to be trained by the U.S. military to be part of 99th Fighter Squadron, the 332nd Fighter Group and the 477th Medium Bombardment Group. About 990 black pilots were trained at the Tuskegee Army Air Field in Alabama. Of those, 450 served in combat. They later became known as Tuskegee Airmen.

At the time, some believed that training blacks as pilots would fail. But the men went on to prove their doubters wrong, and become among the best during the war.

Their story was depicted in the movies "Tuskegee Airmen" (1995) and "Red Tails" (2012). In 2007, the Tuskegee Airmen were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, the nation's highest civilian award.

The Walterboro, S.C. chapter of Tuskegee Airmen is named the Hiram Mann Tuskegee Airman Chapter.

"Hiram was a great guy," said fellow Tuskegee Airman Donald Williams, 91, of Merritt Island, who served as a draftsman. "He had the good stories. I'm so sorry he is gone."

John Gay, president of the local Gen. Daniel "Chappie" James Jr. Chapter, said his uncle served with Mann. Mann, who was his godfather, died after a short illness Saturday, he said.

"I'm stunned," he said. "It happened so fast."

Bob Hughes, a former pilot instructor who helped to train Mann and other Tuskegee Airmen, said that in recent years they became close.

"We have been best of friends," Hughes said. "He was always encouraging, especially young black kids to get an education."

Mann's son, Eugene Mann of Titusville, said growing up, there were always fellow airmen around. And only later did he fully learn all of his father's accomplishments.

"I'm very proud of my dad," he said. "He had a struggle to get where he had to go."

Mann said his father would encourage young people to use their minds and to get an education.

"In recent years, his interest was in educating. He said, 'Set goals and reach them.' "

[harrybarracuda]

Influential cinematographer Gordon Willis, whose photography for “The Godfather” series and Woody Allen’s “Annie Hall” and “Manhattan” helped define the look of 1970s cinema, has died, according to his close associate Doug Hart’s Facebook page. He was 82.

Willis was known as the Prince of Darkness for his artful use of shadows, and he was the director of photography on seminal 1970s films including “Klute,” “The Paper Chase,” “The Parallax View” and “All the President’s Men.”

He received an honorary Academy award in 2009 at the first Governor’s Awards ceremony.

Among the other Woody Allen films he shot were “Interiors,” “Stardust Memories,” “Broadway Danny Rose,” “The Purple Rose of Cairo” and “Zelig,” for which he was Oscar-nommed. His other Oscar nomination was for “The Godfather III.”

Regarding his work on “The Godfather,” Variety wrote in 1997, “Among “The Godfather’s” many astonishments, the photography by Gordon Willis — a rich play with light and shadow — confirmed Willis’ genius but was especially striking as an extension of Francis Ford Coppola’s creative intelligence. “

His black and white photography for “Manhattan” made it one of cinema’s most visually arresting films. Roger Ebert wrote of “Manhattan,” “All of these locations and all of these songs would not have the effect they do without the widescreen black and white cinematography of Gordon Willis. This is one of the best-photographed movies ever made… Some of the scenes are famous just because of Willis’ lighting. For example, the way Isaac and Mary walk through the observatory as if they’re strolling among the stars or on the surface of the moon. Later, as their conversation gets a little lost, Willis daringly lets them disappear into darkness, and then finds them again with just a sliver of side-lighting.”

Born in New York City, his father worked as a make-up artist at Warner Brothers, and though Willis was originally interested in lighting and stage design, he later turned to photography. While serving in the Air Force during the Korean War, he worked in the motion picture unit and then worked in advertising and documentaries. His first feature was “End of the Road” in 1970, and his last, Alan Pakula’s “The Devil’s Own” in 1997.

[david44]

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Tuskegee Airman Hiram Mann was among the legendary black airmen who proved their mettle as fighter pilots and crew in World War II.

Titusville's Mann, who was one of the few surviving original Tuskegee Airmen pilots, has died. He would have turned 93 this week.

As a young man, Mann set his goal of becoming a pilot and went on to achieve much more. Over the years, he's encouraged young people to set goals and pursue their dreams.

Nathan Thomas, a retired Army colonel, often traveled with Mann, accompanying him to appearances in the U.S. and abroad. He said he learned so much from Mann that he couldn't get from history books.

"We had so many good memories on our trips," Thomas said. "He kept me laughing. He was my mentor, my friend and a father figure. I will miss him."

Mann flew 48 combat missions as a pilot during World War II in Europe and went on to serve more than 21 years in the Air Force, retiring as a lieutenant colonel.

He was among the first black pilots and crews to be trained by the U.S. military to be part of 99th Fighter Squadron, the 332nd Fighter Group and the 477th Medium Bombardment Group. About 990 black pilots were trained at the Tuskegee Army Air Field in Alabama. Of those, 450 served in combat. They later became known as Tuskegee Airmen.

At the time, some believed that training blacks as pilots would fail. But the men went on to prove their doubters wrong, and become among the best during the war.

Their story was depicted in the movies "Tuskegee Airmen" (1995) and "Red Tails" (2012). In 2007, the Tuskegee Airmen were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, the nation's highest civilian award.

The Walterboro, S.C. chapter of Tuskegee Airmen is named the Hiram Mann Tuskegee Airman Chapter.

"Hiram was a great guy," said fellow Tuskegee Airman Donald Williams, 91, of Merritt Island, who served as a draftsman. "He had the good stories. I'm so sorry he is gone."

John Gay, president of the local Gen. Daniel "Chappie" James Jr. Chapter, said his uncle served with Mann. Mann, who was his godfather, died after a short illness Saturday, he said.

"I'm stunned," he said. "It happened so fast."

Bob Hughes, a former pilot instructor who helped to train Mann and other Tuskegee Airmen, said that in recent years they became close.

"We have been best of friends," Hughes said. "He was always encouraging, especially young black kids to get an education."

Mann's son, Eugene Mann of Titusville, said growing up, there were always fellow airmen around. And only later did he fully learn all of his father's accomplishments.

"I'm very proud of my dad," he said. "He had a struggle to get where he had to go."

Mann said his father would encourage young people to use their minds and to get an education.

"In recent years, his interest was in educating. He said, 'Set goals and reach them.' "

Thanks Harry sure I saw a film about these guys anybody got a link?

[harrybarracuda]

"Their story was depicted in the movies "Tuskegee Airmen" (1995) and "Red Tails" (2012)."

I'm sure a quick search at TPB will yield results...

[harrybarracuda]

Oh lord, we've lost a Crooner....

Jerry Vale, the beloved crooner known for his high-tenor voice and romantic songs in the 1950s and early 1960s, has died. He was 83.

Vale, who had been in declining health, died Sunday at his Palm Desert home surrounded by family and friends, family attorney Harold J. Levy said in a statement.

Born Genaro Louis Vitaliano, Vale started performing in New York supper clubs as a teenager and went on to record more than 50 albums.

His rendition of "Volare," "Innamorata" and "Al Di La" became classic Italian-American songs.

His biggest hit was "You Don't Know Me."

Vale's recording of "The Star-Spangled Banner" in the 1960s was played at sporting events for years.

While his albums failed to make the charts in the early 1970s, Vale remained a popular club act.

He also appeared as himself in the movies Goodfellas, Casino and the TV series The Sopranos.

Vale is survived by Rita, his wife of 55 years; a son, Robert; and a daughter, Pamela.

[harrybarracuda]

Former Yorkshire and England batsman Phil Sharpe has died, at the age of 77.

Sharpe played 12 Tests in the 1960s, notably few given his average of 46.23, and was a member of seven county championship-winning teams at Yorkshire.

It is for his reputation as one of the greatest slip fielders of all time that he will perhaps be best remembered.

In that position, Sharpe took more than 600 catches in his 20-year career - many of them breath-takingly brilliant - and he also made in excess of 22,000 first-class runs.

Yorkshire president Dickie Bird, a contemporary of Sharpe's as a player, said: "I grew up with Philip in the nets at Yorkshire.

"He was one of the best slip fielders I ever saw. He would be ranked amongst the very best alongside the likes of Mark Waugh, Bobby Simpson, Ian Botham and Ian Chappell

"In my opinion he should have played more times for England. His batting record at Test level was fantastic. Averaging over 46 is a big achievement in the international arena.

"Philip was a true gentleman, and he will be a sad loss to Yorkshire Cricket."

PA

[david44]

Oh lord, we've lost a Crooner....

Jerry Vale, the beloved crooner known for his high-tenor voice and romantic songs in the 1950s and early 1960s, has died. He was 83.

Vale, who had been in declining health, died Sunday at his Palm Desert home surrounded by family and friends, family attorney Harold J. Levy said in a statement.

Born Genaro Louis Vitaliano, Vale started performing in New York supper clubs as a teenager and went on to record more than 50 albums.

His rendition of "Volare," "Innamorata" and "Al Di La" became classic Italian-American songs.

His biggest hit was "You Don't Know Me."

Vale's recording of "The Star-Spangled Banner" in the 1960s was played at sporting events for years.

While his albums failed to make the charts in the early 1970s, Vale remained a popular club act.

He also appeared as himself in the movies Goodfellas, Casino and the TV series The Sopranos.

Vale is survived by Rita, his wife of 55 years; a son, Robert; and a daughter, Pamela.

In the BYO pizzerias and trattorias of London was compulsary llistening

volare gipsy kings - YouTube

[Mr Lick]

Stones manager Loewenstein dies



Loewenstein became a close ally of the band over their 40-year relationship


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Prince Rupert Loewenstein, the Bavarian banker credited with turning the Rolling Stones into the world's richest rock band, has died at the age of 80.

Loewenstein, who became a close friend of Mick Jagger and godfather to his son James, was the band's financial manager for nearly 40 years.

It was on Loewenstein's advice that the Stones became tax exiles, decamping to the South of France in the 1970s.

Yet he famously wrote he was "never a fan of the Stones' music".

In an autobiography published last year, Loewenstein wrote: "To many outsiders, it must seem extraordinary that I was never a fan of the Stones' music, or indeed of rock and roll in general.

"Yet I feel that precisely because I was not a fan… I was able to view the band and what they produced calmly, dispassionately, maybe even clinically - though never without affection."


Parting ways

Part of the royal house of Wittelsbach, Loewenstein was born in Majorca in 1933, but educated in Britain, studying history at Oxford before going on to work in the City.

Jagger met Loewenstein in the late 60s when he was the head of a small London merchant bank.

The singer asked for his help in extricating the band from their contract with then-manager Allen Klein, who was taking 50 per cent of their recording royalties.

It was the beginning of a partnership that would last until 2007 and helped Jagger amass an estimated fortune of £200 million.

Aside from establishing their status as tax exiles, he was responsible for turning the Stones into a global brand, copyrighting the infamous tongue logo and establishing tour sponsorship and advertising deals with key companies.

However, the relationship turned sour towards their end of their business dealings, when Jagger rejected several commercially lucrative proposals set up by Loewenstein, including a musical collaboration with Cameron Mackintosh.

The band and Loewenstein eventually parted ways seven years ago.

Jagger decried the publication of Lowenstein's autobiography A Prince Among Stones last year.

"Call me old-fashioned," the singer was quoted as saying, "but I don't think your ex-bank manager should be discussing your financial dealings and personal information in public."

The prince died earlier this week following a long illness. His funeral will be held in London on Friday.

[harrybarracuda]

All My Children actor Matthew Cowles dies, aged 69
By Susannah Alexander
Sunday, May 25 2014, 12:16 BST

Matthew Cowles has died, aged 69.

The actor and playwright, who played Billy Clyde Tuggle in US soap All My Children for 13 years, passed away on Thursday (May 22).

The news was announced on Twitter by his manager Tsu Tsu Stanton, who then retweeted messages of condolence from fans.

Cowles's All My Children co-star Cady McClain reacted to the news by tweeting: "so sad. What a lovely man... I adored working with him last year. So kind."

Cowles received two Daytime Emmy nominations for his role in All My Children. He also appeared in Shutter Island, ABC's Life on Mars and Oz.

He is survived by his wife, The Good Wife actress Christine Baranski, and their two daughters, Isabel and Lily.

[Looper]

Poland's last Communist leader dies

Poland's last Communist leader General Wojciech Jaruzelski has died aged 90 after a long illness, Polish media say.



Gen Jaruzelski led Poland from 1981, when he declared martial law and ordered the arrest of the pro-democracy Solidarity leader Lech Walesa.

But he lifted martial law two years later and after growing unrest was forced to negotiate with Solidarity in 1989.

BBC News - Poland's last Communist leader dies

[harrybarracuda]

Well let's hope he suffered these last few weeks.

[harrybarracuda]

Herb Jeffries, Pioneering Black Singing Cowboy of the Movies, Dies at 100
10:19 PM PDT 5/25/2014 by Mike Barnes



He starred in such films as "Harlem on the Prairie" and "The Bronze Buckaroo," then sang with the Duke Ellington Orchestra and recorded several hits.

Herb Jeffries, the first black singing cowboy of the movies who starred in such 1930s films as Harlem on the Prairie and The Bronze Buckaroo, has died, the Los Angeles Times reported. He was 100.

Jeffries, who later became a recording star as a member of Duke Ellington's orchestra, died of heart failure Sunday at West Hills (Calif.) Hospital & Medical Center, Raymond Strait, who had been working with the actor on his autobiography, told the newspaper.

Jeffries also had the title role in the 1957 film Calypso Joe, playing a singer who helps Angie Dickinson find the right man, and guest-starred on such 1960s TV series as I Dream of Jeannie, The Name of the Game, The Virginian and Hawaii Five-O.

A broad-shouldered man with a thin mustache, Jeffries wore a white Stetson as the good guy in five low-budget Westerns featuring all-black casts: Harlem on the Prairie (1937), Two-Gun Man From Harlem (1938), Rhythm Rodeo (1938), The Bronze Buckaroo (1939) and Harlem Rides the Range (1939).

Jeffries got the idea for an all-black Western after seeing a screening of The Terror of Tiny Town, a Western produced by Jed Beull featuring an entire cast of little people. He convinced Beull to make Harlem on the Prairie, the first sound Western with an all-black cast.

Jeffries wrote his own songs for the film, and the cast included Spencer Williams, who would later portray Andy on the TV show Amos 'n' Andy.

Jeffries was born Umberto Valentino in Detroit on Sept. 24, 1913, to an Irish mother and mixed-race father. He learned to ride a horse on his grandfather's dairy farm in Northern Michigan.

Jeffries started out as a singer, touring with Earl "Fatha" Hines. After joining Ellington's band, the baritone had such hits as "Flamingo," "In My Solitude" and "I Got It Bad and That Ain't Good." He also appeared with Ellington, Joe Turner and a young Dorothy Dandridge in the bandleader's famed "Jump for Joy" revue that played L.A. in 1941.

After serving in the U.S. Army during World War II, Jeffries recorded such hits as "When the Swallows Come Back to Capistrano" and "Basin Street Blues." He moved to France in the early 1950s to open nightclubs.

In 1995, he recorded a well-received album of classic Western songs, The Bronze Buckaroo Rides Again.

[Necron99]

"Their story was depicted in the movies "Tuskegee Airmen" (1995) and "Red Tails" (2012)."

I'm sure a quick search at TPB will yield results...

Red Tails was pure crap.

Go for the earlier one.

[david44]

Thanks guys I know IMDB what is TPB though a movie site?

[rebbu]

^ The pirate bay David. A torrent site.

[harrybarracuda]

Matthew Saad Muhammad, who was involved in some of boxing's most exciting fights during his Hall of Fame career, died Sunday morning at Chestnut Hill Hospital in his hometown of Philadelphia. He was 59.

The cause of death was not announced.

Saad Muhammad won the WBC light-heavyweight title in 1979 and went on to defend it eight times before losing by TKO to Dwight Muhammad Qawi in 1981. He retired in 1992 with a 49-16-3 record (35 KOs) and was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1998.

"Matthew Saad Muhammad was one of the most exciting boxers of all time. His drama-filled fights were thrilling and he was a real fan favorite," Hall of Fame Executive Director Edward Brophy said in announcing Saad Muhammad's death. "We join the boxing community in mourning his passing and offer our condolences to his family."

Saad Muhammad was born Maxwell Antonio Loach on June 16, 1954 in Philadelphia. His mother died when he was five. He was taken in by his aunt, but was soon abandoned. When he was found by police on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, he was taken to the Catholic Social Services, where the nuns gave him the first name Matthew, after the saint, and the last name Franklin, after the parkway on which he was found.

"(My brother) took me out in the city, where I wouldn't know where I was or how to find my way home, and ran away from me," Saad Muhammad told One Step Away, a newspaper produced by residents of city shelters, earlier this year. "I tried to run after him. I ran as fast as I could. I was 5 years old and I was running for my life."

He turned pro in 1974 as Matthew Franklin and later changed his name to Matthew Saad Muhammad. He captured the WBC title with an 8th round TKO against Marvin Johnson in 1979. Eight successful defenses followed including wins against John Conteh, Yaqui Lopez, Murray Sutherland and Jerry Martin before losing the belt to another Hall of Famer, Dwight Qawi, in 1981.

Saad Muhammad's 1980 bout with Lopez was named "Fight of the Year" by Ring Magazine, and the eighth round of that fight was named the eighth greatest of all time.

In the epic 1980 title defense against Lopez, The Philadelphia Inquirer said Saad Muhammad absorbed roughly 70 straight punches without returning a blow. But he did not go down and recovered to win by technical knockout, living up to his nickname, "Miracle Matthew."

Saad Muhammad converted to Islam early in his career and adopted the name he would keep for the rest of his life. According to The Inquirer, he tracked down his family, but said his aunt was only interested in collecting a $10,000 reward the fighter had offered if anyone could locate her.

The fighter became homeless four years ago and lived in a city shelter, but had his own place in North Philadelphia at the time of his passing, The Inquirer said. Saad Muhammad became an advocate for the homeless, teaming with One Step Away. He was the spokesman for their "Knock Out Homelessness" campaign.

[harrybarracuda]

Michael Gottlieb - Director Michael Gottlieb Dies At 69
by WENN | 27 May 2014



Writer/director Michael Gottlieb has died in a motorcycle accident in California at the age of 69.
The filmmaker was killed on Saturday (24May14), when his motorbike collided with a car in the Angeles National Forest.
Gottlieb rose to prominence with popular comedies like Andrew MCCarthy and Kim Cattrall's Mannequin in 1987, and 1993's Mr. Nanny, which starred wrestler Hulk Hogan.
His other movies included The Shrimp on the Barbie (1990) and Disney film A Kid in King Arthur's Court (1995).
He was also known for producing a slew of hit video games, including Mortal Kombat 4, Midway Arcade Treasures 3 and Paperboy, while he helmed top commercials for the likes of MCDonald's and Coca-Cola.

[FloridaBorn]

University: Poet, author Maya Angelou dies at 86



NEW YORK (AP) — Maya Angelou was gratified, but not surprised by her extraordinary fortune.

"I'm not modest," she told The Associated Press in 2013. "I have no modesty. Modesty is a learned behavior. But I do pray for humility, because humility comes from the inside out."

Her story awed millions. The young single mother who worked at strip clubs to earn a living later danced and sang on stages around the world. A black woman born poor wrote and recited the most popular presidential inaugural poem in history. A childhood victim of rape, shamed into silence, eventually told her story through one of the most widely read memoirs of the past few decades.


University: Poet, author Maya Angelou dies at 86

[xanax]

I know why the caged bird sings is a wonderful book, never cared for the poems though

[FloridaBorn]

Not my favorite either but still a big part of black American history none the less.

[Mr Lick]

Malcolm Glazer dies: Man Utd's former owner passes away at 86


Malcolm Glazer, the billionaire who led a controversial takeover of Manchester United, has died at the age of 86.

The Glazer family purchased United for £790m in May 2005 amid protests from the Premier League club's fans.

However, they went on to win five Premier League titles and the Champions League under his ownership.
Analysis

Richard Conway BBC Radio 5 live sports news correspondent

"Malcolm Glazer never set foot in Old Trafford but was a figurehead of that controversial takeover of Manchester United.

"In terms of practicalities and the day-to-day running of the club, very little will change and the business will continue to be run on the same basis it has been for a number of years.

"The club's debt payments have been reduced but I think it is fair to say fan anger over those debts remains and will not go away."



The New York-born American's sons, Joel and Avram, took over the day-to-day running of the club after their father suffered a stroke in April 2006.

"The thoughts of everyone at Manchester United are with his family tonight," said a spokesman for the Premier League club.

The Glazer family retain a 90% share in United - split equally among Glazer's six children - with 10% listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

Glazer, who never actually stepped foot inside Old Trafford, gradually bought out United shareholders between 2003 and 2005.

His takeover was largely funded by loans secured against the club's assets, a move that took them heavily into debt and sat uneasily with many fans at Old Trafford.

Supporters' group Shareholders United were one of the most vociferous anti-Glazer voices during the takeover, and in the aftermath.


From family store to billionaire

• 1928: Born to a Lithuanian family which emigrated to the United States and grew up in Rochester, New York State
• 1943: First cuts his teeth in business via the family's store, selling watch parts following the death of his father
• 1989: Having transformed his small inheritance into a growing business empire, attempt to buy motorcycle firm Harley-Davidson ends in failure
• 1995: Pays $192m for Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL team
• 2003: Buccaneers win the Super Bowl and Glazer buys first shares in Manchester United
• 2005: Glazer family complete controversial £790m takeover at Old Trafford - yet a large part of that sum is borrowed, prompting protests from fans

In 2010, a group of lifelong United fans made up of City bankers and lawyers set up the Red Knights consortium in an attempt to buy the club with the support of fans, but their plans failed.

The club had no debts before the Glazer family takeover but now owe around £400m. Yet, despite a turbulent 2013-14 season which resulted in the sacking of manager David Moyes, United still generate record revenue, with turnover set to exceed £418m in the 2013-14 financial year.

Glazer was also the owner of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, turning the American football franchise into Super Bowl winners following his takeover in 1995.

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said: "Malcolm's commitment to the Bucs, the NFL and the people of the Tampa Bay region are the hallmarks of his legacy."
Glazer's business career started when he took over the family watch-parts business aged 15, following the death of his father.

He continued to invest in other businesses and acquired a diverse portfolio of international holdings and public companies, including First Allied, Zapata Corporation, Houlihan's Restaurant Chain, Harley Davidson, Formica, Tonka, Specialty Equipment and Omega Protein.

Glazer is survived by his wife Linda, his six children and 14 grandchildren