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Post by jimsteel on Mar 23, 2017 13:46:25 GMT -5
 DJ Mr. Magic, one of hip hop's conduits to radio, died Friday of a heart attack. Born John Rivas, he launched and hosted the first all-rap radio show in the U.S. Titled "Rap Attack," the show debuted in 1983 on WBLS and quickly became an inspiration point for key players in hip hop. The show, which lasted six years, also featured deejay Marley Marl and Tyron (Fly Ty) Williams. At his peak, in the mid- to late '80s, Magic had a rivalry with Kool DJ Red Alert, who had his own show on WRKS. They each had their own rap groups. Magic's Juice Crew featured such key names as Biz Markie, Roxanne Shante, Kool G. Rap and Masta Ace. In 1992, Nas immortalized Mr. Magic in "Halftime" while Biggie name-checked him in a track called "Juicy." Tupac also mentioned the record spinner on his 1995 cut "Old School." He was 61 |
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Post by jimsteel on Mar 26, 2017 22:02:55 GMT -5
 Former Phillies, Orioles, and Red Sox pitcher Todd Frohwirth has passed away at just 54 years old. Frohwirth played nine seasons in the majors, making appearances with all three of those teams and the California Angels, but started off with the Phillies back in 1987. He passed away after a battle with stomach cancer. The submarine style pitcher appeared in 72 games as a relief pitcher for the Phillies, as well as 180 games for the Orioles. |
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Post by jimsteel on Mar 28, 2017 11:36:26 GMT -5
 FROM TMZ Darlene Cates, who played the Gilbert's mom in "What's Eating Gilbert Grape," has died. She was 69 We're told Darlene died Sunday morning in her sleep ... this according to family. She was discovered by the screenwriter of the movie, Peter Hedges, after seeing her on "Sally Jessy Raphael." The show was titled, "Too Heavy to Leave Their House." Darlene talked about obesity and the pelvic infection that caused her to gain nearly 150 pounds. Hedges offered Darlene the role of Leo DiCaprio's morbidly obese mom in 'Gilbert Grape,' which became an instant classic. |
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Post by jimsteel on Mar 29, 2017 19:07:18 GMT -5
 Christine Maria Kaufmann, the Austrian-born actress who won a Golden Globe at 17 and later married actor Tony Curtis, has died at the age of 72. Kaufmann died in Munich on March 27 following a prolonged battle with leukemia, according to her management company. She was born in Austria in 1945 and grew up in Munich. Her mother was a French makeup artist and her father was a German engineer, according to AOL. She started acting at the age of 7, appearing in the German musical "The White Horse Inn." Her first big role came in 1954, when she played an orphan in the drama "Rose Girl." |
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Post by jimsteel on Mar 31, 2017 21:29:51 GMT -5
 Former Phillies and Yankees shortstop Ruben Amaro Sr., as well as the father of the ex-Phillies GM, has passed away at 81. Amaro played in the MLB from 1958 to 1969 as both a shortstop and a first baseman. His most notable season came in 1964, where he received MVP votes as he hit .264 with four home runs and 34 RBI, in addition to a Gold Glove award. Amaro was traded to the Yankees in 1966, but tore a ligament in his knee shortly after joining the team. He was never the same, and retired following the 1969 season. He then moved to the dugout, scouting and coaching first base for Philadelphia. While he wasn't an all-time great as a player, Amaro's impact will last for generations. He's the patriarch of one of baseball's well-known families, as Ruben Amaro Jr. was the GM for the Phillies from 2008 to 2015. Amaro Jr. is currently coaching first base for the Red Sox. One of Amaro Sr.'s other sons, Luis Amaro, played in the Phillies' minor league system and is currently the general manager of a team in the Venezuelan Professional Baseball team. |
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Post by jimsteel on Apr 4, 2017 18:10:31 GMT -5
 Actress Lola Albright -- best known for starring in the TV show "Peter Gun" -- has passed away at the age of 92. According to the Akron Beacon Journal -- the newspaper that was the first to report on the actress's death -- Albright passed away in Toluca Lake, California on the morning of March 23. |
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Post by jimsteel on Apr 6, 2017 15:03:07 GMT -5
 Comedy legend Don Rickles died after suffering kidney failure at his Los Angeles home on Thursday morning, his publicist Paul Shefrin announced. He was 90 years old. The Emmy-Award winning comedian is survived by his wife of 52 years, Barbara, who was reportedly by his side at the time of his death, and his daughter, Mindy Mann. He would have turned 91 on May 8. |
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Post by throwingtoasters on Apr 6, 2017 16:27:44 GMT -5
Comedy legend Don Rickles died after suffering kidney failure at his Los Angeles home on Thursday morning, his publicist Paul Shefrin announced. He was 90 years old. The Emmy-Award winning comedian is survived by his wife of 52 years, Barbara, who was reportedly by his side at the time of his death, and his daughter, Mindy Mann. He would have turned 91 on May 8. Such a legend. Decades of entertaining and never bowing to political correctness. He will be missed. |
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Post by Texas Kid on Apr 6, 2017 17:42:32 GMT -5
Don was a true diamond and will be truely missed
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Post by jimsteel on Apr 6, 2017 18:10:26 GMT -5
 Paul O'Neill, founder of the popular progressive rock group the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, has died at the age of 61. The announcement was made by the band on its website and social media accounts. |
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