R.I.P. CELEBRITY DEATHS 2019(NON WRESTLERS)

[TTX]

The hits just keep coming.

[on_the_edge]

I saw a headline about ballplayer dying after skateboarding accident but didn't check the story. So didn't realize it was a Tiger.

[jimsteel]

Country singer Kylie Rae Harris killed in car crash in northern New Mexico

Country music star Kylie Rae Harris died Wednesday night after being involved in a three-vehicle crash in northern New Mexico, the singer’s manager said in a statement.

Harris, 30, was traveling on State Road 522 in Taos County, New Mexico, in the northern part of the state, when her car crashed, Billboard magazine reported. A 16-year-old girl who was driving another vehicle was also killed in the accident, while a third driver escaped injury, according to the Associated Press.

[TTX]

Saw that earlier. Such a tragedy. RIP.

[jimsteel]

Carol Lynley, 'Poseidon Adventure' Actress, Dies at 77

The actor embodied the waifish ingenue in films including 'The Last Sunset' and 'Return to Peyton Place.'

Carol Lynley, whose ethereal look captivated the public in commercials, movies and TV, has died. She was 77.

Lynley died Tuesday at her home in California following a heart attack, a source close to the family said.

Lynley garnered national attention as a teen when she appeared in a number of Clairol and Pepsodent commercials. In 1955, she appeared on the cover of Life magazine, which reportedly inspired Walt Disney to cast her in the family drama The Light in the Forest (1958).

Parlaying her modeling and commercial success into an acting career, Lynley embodied the waifish ingenue. She hit her career peak in 1965 when she posed for Playboy and starred in the thriller Bunny Lake Is Missing, in which she played the mother of a kidnapped child. That same year, Lynley limned the blonde bombshell Jean Harlow in one of two biopics released that year titled Harlow.

In her film roles, Lynley personified an image as the blonde-girl-next-door gone bad. Following Light in the Forest, she was nominated for a Golden Globe as most promising newcomer — female. Her movie roles also capitalized on her brand of sensuality, including the box office hit The Poseidon Adventure (1972), in which she played an insecure singer, and the cattle-drive opus The Last Sunset (1961), in which she co-starred with Kirk Douglas, Rock Hudson and Dorothy Malone.

[jimsteel]

'Project Runway' Alum Chris March Dead at 56


Chris March, a costume designer who appeared on "Project Runway" -- and dressed huge stars like Beyonce and Meryl Streep -- is dead ... TMZ has confirmed.

Sources close to Chris' family tell TMZ ... he died Thursday afternoon at 1:45 PM from a heart attack. We're told Chris had been in and out of the hospital for the last year, but the heart attack came as a surprise to doctors and relatives.

Despite his medical battles -- related to a nasty fall he suffered 2 years ago -- we're told Chris was still designing dresses until the end.

Chris was a finalist on season 4 of "Project Runway" ... he also appeared on "Project Runway All Stars" and had his own show on Bravo called "Mad Fashion." He also made cameos on "The Real Housewives of New York City" ... helping find elaborate costumes for Sonja Morgan.


Known for his avant-garde style, Chris had major A-list clients. He designed for Madonna, Lady Gaga, Jennifer Coolidge and, as we said, Bey and Streep. He was responsible for Meryl's 2010 Golden Globe and Oscars gowns.

Chris also designed costumes for Cirque du Soleil and a slew of Broadway performances.

He had struggled to fully recover from a June 2017 fall in his apartment where he'd hit his head. Chris laid there for 4 days, finally woke up and called 911 before being rushed to the hospital.

He had to be placed in a medically induced coma, and suffered organ failure ... including a collapsed lung.

[jimsteel]

Former Cardinals outfielder Chris Duncan dies of brain cancer at 38

Chris Duncan, the former outfielder who helped the St. Louis Cardinals win the 2006 World Series, died Friday. He was 38.

Duncan, the son of former St. Louis pitching coach Dave Duncan and brother of former major leaguer Shelley Duncan, died of brain cancer in his hometown of Tucson, Arizona.

"The Cardinals are deeply saddened by the passing of Chris Duncan and extend our heartfelt sympathy to his wife, Amy, the entire Duncan family, and his many friends," Cardinals Chairman and CEO Bill DeWitt Jr. said in a statement. "Chris was an integral part of our 2006 championship team and a great teammate and friend to many in the organization."

Duncan hit .257 with 55 home runs and 175 RBIs in 381 games in five seasons with the Cardinals. After his playing career, he worked as a sports radio host at WXOS-FM in St. Louis.

[jimsteel]

'Mighty Morphin Power Ranger' Robert Axelrod Dead at 70



Robert Axelrod, the voice of Lord Zedd and Finister in the "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers," has died.

Robert's agent said, "It is with a heavy heart that we write that client, Robert “Bob” Axelrod passed away yesterday in Los Angeles at the age of 70."

Axelrod played Lord Zedd in the flesh in "Mighty Mophins Power Ranger: Live" in 1996.

His career was layered with characters ... he played more than 150 over the years. He was featured in "Digimon" and "Samurai Pizza Cats." He wrote more than 50 episodes of 'Pizza Cats.'

Robert was a well-known guitarist in the early '70s ... playing folk rock and soul. He was also a singer before become a famous voice-over actor.


His agent said, "Robert enjoyed meeting his fans and inspiring them to follow their passions. His beautiful and kindred soul will never be forgotten and we take comfort in knowing his memory will live on in all those he inspired, met and knew."

Rober was born and raised in New York City. He appeared in commercials as a kid, He also did off Broadway plays at the Soho Avant-Garde Theater as a teen.

Robert starred in Michael Jackson's 1995 music video, "Stranger in Moscow," from the album 'HIStory.' The video's been watched on YouTube over 46 million times.

His most recent credit

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Jimmy Johnson, founding member of the Swampers has died

A founding member of the famed “Swampers” passed away Thursday afternoon.

The family of Jimmy Johnson announced his passing just after 2 p.m. Johnson is known for his success as a record producer and guitarist at Muscle Shoals Sound Studio.

The 76-year-old Johnson worked with the likes of the Rolling Stones, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Rod Stewart – the list goes on.

[TTX]

RIP Robert. I am not really familiar with the other guy, but RIP as well.