RIP thread - Page 827

**Baresfan** · August 11th, 2018, 04:04 PM

A nice column by John Kass in the Chicago Tribune about Stan Mikita - well worth a read: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/c...re=email~story

**Randy_Mann** · August 12th, 2018, 12:34 AM

Nobel Prize-winning author V.S. Naipaul dies at 85

The Trinidad-born laureate, whose books explored colonialism and
decolonization, was hailed as one of the greatest English writers of the 20th century.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/n...ies-85-n899931

**Decadence** · August 13th, 2018, 03:27 PM

Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart (1955-2018)

Ex NFL player, long-time professional wrestler passed after what's being called a "medical emergency" at his home in Florida. He was 63.

RIP

**Oswald** · August 14th, 2018, 12:51 PM

British writer Peter Richens has died aged 65. He was one of the co-writers of the Comic Strip.

https://www.chortle.co.uk/news/2018/...ens_dies_at_65

**Oswald** · August 14th, 2018, 12:55 PM

Canadian-born British actress Carolyn Jones has died aged 77.

Was famous for playing Sharon Metcalfe in the popular TV soap Crossroads.

https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-r...jones-obituary

**Randy_Mann** · August 15th, 2018, 06:22 PM

Morgana King, Jazz Singer and Brando's Wife in 'The Godfather,' Dies at 87

https://www.msn.com/en-us/music/news...D=ansmsnnews11

**ron2k7** · August 16th, 2018, 08:29 AM

http://www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/2...rt-dies-age-63

**Markus R** · August 16th, 2018, 10:39 AM

Former Soviet Gymnast Yelena Shushunova:

https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/201...hushunova.html

**patwynnfan** · August 16th, 2018, 02:07 PM

The Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin has died at the age of 76.

Her representative said she died on Thursday of advanced pancreatic cancer.

RIP to a great woman and singer

**Reclaimedwg** · August 16th, 2018, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by patwynnfan

The Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin has died at the age of 76.

Damn!!

August 12th, 2018, 12:34 AM	#8262
Randy_Mann R.I.P. Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 2,313 Thanks: 92,218 Thanked 63,945 Times in 2,316 Posts	V.S. Naipaul Nobel Prize-winning author V.S. Naipaul dies at 85 The Trinidad-born laureate, whose books explored colonialism and decolonization, was hailed as one of the greatest English writers of the 20th century. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/n...ies-85-n899931 __________________ If any of my video links go bad, please PM me. TIA - I cannot replace images. I'm not a complete idiot... some parts are missing.

August 13th, 2018, 03:27 PM	#8263
Decadence *the thrill of it all* Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Depths of Debauchery Posts: 11,195 Thanks: 159,960 Thanked 213,360 Times in 11,245 Posts	Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart (1955-2018) Ex NFL player, long-time professional wrestler passed after what's being called a "medical emergency" at his home in Florida. He was 63. RIP __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

August 15th, 2018, 06:22 PM	#8266
Randy_Mann R.I.P. Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 2,313 Thanks: 92,218 Thanked 63,945 Times in 2,316 Posts	Morgana King Morgana King, Jazz Singer and Brando's Wife in 'The Godfather,' Dies at 87 https://www.msn.com/en-us/music/news...D=ansmsnnews11 __________________ If any of my video links go bad, please PM me. TIA - I cannot replace images. I'm not a complete idiot... some parts are missing. Last edited by Randy_Mann; August 15th, 2018 at 06:32 PM.. Reason: Replaced image

August 16th, 2018, 08:29 AM	#8267
ron2k7 Vintage Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Queens, NYC Posts: 2,738 Thanks: 14,922 Thanked 92,428 Times in 2,667 Posts	Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart (1955-2018) http://www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/2...rt-dies-age-63

August 16th, 2018, 02:07 PM	#8269
patwynnfan Vintage Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 420 Thanks: 25,908 Thanked 11,827 Times in 416 Posts	Queen of Soul Dies The Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin has died at the age of 76. Her representative said she died on Thursday of advanced pancreatic cancer. RIP to a great woman and singer __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. If you like the post please hit the Thanks button, a little appreciation goes a long way To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

August 11th, 2018, 04:04 PM	#8261
Baresfan Vintage Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 1,060 Thanks: 2,313 Thanked 14,183 Times in 1,013 Posts	A nice column by John Kass in the Chicago Tribune about Stan Mikita - well worth a read: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/c...re=email~story

August 14th, 2018, 12:51 PM	#8264
Oswald Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 13,115 Thanks: 51,076 Thanked 282,504 Times in 13,805 Posts	British writer Peter Richens has died aged 65. He was one of the co-writers of the Comic Strip. https://www.chortle.co.uk/news/2018/...ens_dies_at_65

August 14th, 2018, 12:55 PM	#8265
Oswald Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 13,115 Thanks: 51,076 Thanked 282,504 Times in 13,805 Posts	Canadian-born British actress Carolyn Jones has died aged 77. Was famous for playing Sharon Metcalfe in the popular TV soap Crossroads. https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-r...jones-obituary

August 16th, 2018, 10:39 AM	#8268
Markus R Vintage Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,268 Thanks: 17,259 Thanked 20,412 Times in 1,251 Posts	Former Soviet Gymnast Yelena Shushunova: https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/201...hushunova.html