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Post by jimsteel on Apr 12, 2017 17:26:32 GMT -5
 TMZ - Charlie Murphy, Eddie's older brother, and a successful standup comedian in his own right ... has died from leukemia according to his manager. Charlie died in a NYC hospital. His manager says he'd been going through chemo. He famously co-starred on "Chappelle Show" in some of Dave's most memorable skits ... including the night he partied with Prince. He also co-wrote some of Eddie Murphy's movies. He co-starred in "Are We There Yet," "The Boondocks" and "Black Jesus." He recently toured with Cedric the Entertainer, Eddie Griffin, George Lopez and D.L. Hughley. Charlie was 57. |
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Post by jimsteel on Apr 16, 2017 8:52:03 GMT -5
 Arthur Anderson, the voice of Eustace Bagge in Courage the Cowardly Dog, has died at the age of 93 at his home in New York. He worked with Orson Welles on a theater production of Caesar (Lucius), Second Hurricane, King Lear and Shoemaker's Holiday. Anderson voiced the skinny mean husband of Muriel in the cartoon for Episodes 34–52. In additiHis movie credits include Midnight Cowboy, Zelig, Green Card and I'm Not Rappaport. He was also renowned as the voice of the Lucky Charms mascot Lucky the Leprechaun, for, despite not having an Irish accent, his name apparently sounded Irish. In 2005 he recalled: "Hardly a day goes by when somebody doesn't ask me to sing the Lucky Charms jingle, and I'm proud of that."on to being a voice performer he was an actor on the radio, in movies, and on the stage. |
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Post by TTX on Apr 16, 2017 10:14:54 GMT -5
RIP Arthur.
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Post by jimsteel on Apr 16, 2017 15:54:31 GMT -5
 Guitar legend Allan Holdsworth passed away today (April 16) at the age of 70. His daughter Louise stated via Facebook: "It is with heavy hearts that we notify everyone of the passing of our beloved father. "We would appreciate privacy and time while we grieve the loss of our dad, grandad, friend and musical genius. "We will update close friends and family when service arrangements have been made and will notify the public of an open memorial service, which all would be welcome. "We are undeniably still in shock with his unexpected death and cannot begin to put into words the overwhelming sadness we are experiencing. He is missed tremendously. -Louise, Sam, Emily & Rori." Mostly known for his work in the realm of jazz fusion, Mr. Holdsworth was cited as one of the key influences of a wide array of guitar players, including Eddie Van Halen, Joe Satriani, Shawn Lane, John Petrucci, Alex Lifeson, Yngwie Malmsteen, Guthrie Govan, Michael Romeo, Tom Morello, Richie Kotzen, and even Frank Zappa, who once called Allan "one of the most interesting guys on guitar on the planet." |
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Post by jimsteel on Apr 17, 2017 22:21:08 GMT -5
 Following complications from diabetes, Clifton James has passed away at the age of 96. James' daughter, Lynn James, confirmed he passed on Friday (April 15) in Gladstone, Oregon at one of his other daughter's homes. According to his IMDB profile, he was in pre-production of an upcoming film called Old Soldiers starring alongside Rance Howard, Ron Howard's father. James is known for his roles on Dukes of Hazzard, Cool Hand Luke, and as Sheriff J.W. Pepper alongside Roger Moore in the James Bond movies Live and Let Die and The Man with the Golden Gun. Although he was known for his loud, Southern characters, James was actually born in Spokane, Washington and perfected his country accent after graduating from the Actor's Studio |
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Post by Texas Kid on Apr 18, 2017 6:24:05 GMT -5
 Ex General Hospital star and Gomer Pyle alumni, Peter Hansen, dies at the age of 95. On GH he played Lee Baldwin, a lawyer and adopted father of Scott Baldwin. |
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Post by jimsteel on Apr 21, 2017 9:34:16 GMT -5
 Cuba Gooding Sr., the father of an Oscar-winning actor and a chart-topping R&B singer in his own right, was found dead in his car in Los Angeles on Thursday afternoon, according to multiple law enforcement sources. He would have turned 73 next Thursday on April 27. Gooding's death was first reported by TMZ. The law enforcement sources confirmed to NBC News that the "Main Ingredient" frontman's body was found unresponsive in a car parked on Ventura Boulevard in Woodland Hills, California. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of death is pending but officials said there was no indication of foul play. The 72-year-old and his band were most famous for his 1972 hit "Everybody Plays the Fool." |
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Post by jimsteel on Apr 22, 2017 19:59:56 GMT -5
 Erin Moran who famously played Joanie Cunningham on "Happy Days" and its spinoff "Joanie Loves Chachi" has died ... TMZ has learned. Moran shot to spotlight in the early 70s when she was cast on "Happy Days" as Joanie, the younger sister of Ron Howard's character. She continued the role in 1982 alongside Scott Baio in "Joanie Loves Chachi" but the show only lasted one season. She was 56 |
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Post by TTX on Apr 22, 2017 20:54:44 GMT -5
very sad, used to enjoy Joanie, RIP.
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Post by WTIC on Apr 23, 2017 0:10:26 GMT -5
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