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

[TTX]

RIP to those who have passed.

[jimsteel]

Hollywood Blvd. Superman Christopher Dennis Dead at 52
SUPERMAN HOLLYWOOD BLVD. IMPERSONATOR DEAD AT 52 ...

Body Found In Clothing Bin

Christopher Dennis -- a street performer known for portraying Superman on Hollywood Blvd. for more than 25 years -- has died ... TMZ has learned.

Law enforcement sources tell us ... Dennis was found dead Saturday in the San Fernando Valley. We're told his body was discovered lying headfirst in a bin that's used for clothing donations.

Investigators believe Christopher -- who was homeless -- was attempting to gather clothes for himself. Our sources say no foul play is suspected.

Dennis' story is both charming and tragic -- after 2 decades of entertaining folks in Hollywood by impersonating The Man of Steel, he was the victim of a vicious assault and robbery that nearly killed him and left him without a way to make money.

He was rendered homeless, but thanks to the help of friends and a Kickstarter campaign, he got a new suit that allowed him to get back on his feet ... and return to the Blvd for the Superman fans.

He also starred in the documentary, "Confessions of a Superhero," and appeared multiple times on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"

Sadly, it seems he fell on hard times again recently.

[TTX]

stretching for celebrity here but RIP either ways.

[jimsteel]

Original 'Marlboro Man' Robert Norris Dead at 90, Never Smoked
Original 'Marlboro Man' Dead at 90 ... Never Lit Up Once!!!


The first real-life cowboy who held a Marlboro cigarette in his hand, and played the role of the "Marlboro Man" -- even though he wasn't a smoker -- has died.

Robert Norris, who played the advertising icon for a dozen years, reportedly died last Sunday at his ranch in Colorado Springs.

As the story goes, ad execs noticed Norris in a newspaper photo with his longtime friend -- an actor by the name of John Wayne -- and tracked him down at his 63,000-acre ranch in Colorado.

They thought he was perfect for the rugged, genuine cowboy character, and according to a friend ... he did it as a favor. This was in the '60s, and Bob appeared in magazines, commercials and billboards for the cigarette company for the next 12 years.

Strangely enough, Norris never smoked in his life, and he eventually quit the campaign because he thought he was setting a bad example for children.

Robert was a popular figure in his hometown, known for being a philanthropist and businessman along with a rancher. He was also actively involved in helping several rodeo organizations.

He's survived by his 2 sons and 2 daughters. His wife passed in 2016 at age 88.

Norris was 90 ... so saying no to cigs seemed to serve him well.

[jimsteel]

'Seinfeld' actor Charles Levin's body found decomposed, scavenged by animals. He was 70

Levin died over the summer, and now a new report is shedding light on what happened.

The 70-year-old was reported missing by his son Jesse on June 28 after he called a friend to say he was lost somewhere near Cave Junction, Oregon.

Now, DailyMail.com has obtained official reports from the case that reveal that on July 13 Levin’s car was found on a remote road. His body was discovered at the bottom of a 30-foot ravine.

Documents from Grants Pass Department of Public Safety indicate that Levin had been dead for days. His body was naked and wedged between two trees.

The report states, “The head was still attached to the body, but had significant decay around the mouth” and some teeth were missing. It also stated “there were no signs of external genitalia present.”

Arms and legs were still attached and “the body was situated on its back with the head facing up slope.

The report indicated signs of “animal scavenging likely in the form of turkey vultures as there was evidence of bird feces on and around the body.”

Clothing was found nearby, but it was unclear if it belonged to Levin.

There were “no obvious signs of injury” and authorities used dental records to identify his body, and his death has been ruled accidental.

Police reportedly had to scale a slope and retrieve his body using a rope-and-pulley system.

The unnamed local who discovered his car and his body told DailyMail.com, “It looked like he was trying to take a back route to Grants Pass [where he lived]. But the road he went down was remote and doesn't have any signs. It's easy to get lost, and GPS doesn't work.”

The source went on to say, “His car was pretty banged up and was off a logging trail. I went up on foot, hiking. I wouldn't have driven up there by myself, no way. I think he might have made a few bad decisions.”

The public safety report stated his Fiat was damaged and trapped in a pile of dirt. His pet pug Boo Boo Bear was found dead inside the vehicle.

Levin was a familiar face on TV, including on "Alice," "The Golden Girls," "NYPD Blue," and "Hill Street Blues." He famously played a mohel in the 1993 “Seinfeld” episode “The Bris.”

[on_the_edge]

Damn that is so sad. Both him and his little doggy.

[TTX]

Shame to hear about Levin's passing. Estelle Getty wasn't actually supposed to have a full time role on GG. He was. However, her character proved to be such a big hit and his felt a bit wrong (not the gay part, but why would three women need to live together to save money and yet have a housekeeper/cook) RIP.

[jimsteel]

LAUREL GRIGGS
'SNL' And Broadway Actress
... DEAD AT 13

11/10/2019 8:20 AM PT
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Laurel Griggs, a 13-year-old actress on the rise with credits that include "SNL" and a Tony Award-winning Broadway actress is dead.

The cause of death is unknown and something of a mystery. She died on November 5 but the death didn't surface until this weekend. No cause of death was revealed.

Laurel made her Broadway debut in 2013 at age 6 as Polly in "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof." She's best known for her role in "ONCE" opposite Scarlett Johansson ... which she performed for 17 months between 2013 and 2015. "ONCE" also won a Tony.

Laurel made appearances on 2 episodes of 'SNL' and also on Amazon's "Cafe Society" alongside Steve Carell.

[TTX]

way too young. RIP.

[jimsteel]

EX-NFL WR CHARLES ROGERS DEAD AT 38
Reportedly Battled Cancer And Liver Disease

Charles Rogers -- the #2 overall pick in the 2003 NFL Draft -- has died, TMZ Sports has confirmed. He was only 38.

The details surrounding Rogers' death are unclear. We're working on it.

One of the people confirming his death is former Michigan State teammate Chris Baker.

"Devastated to learn of the passing of my spartan brother Charles Rodgers," Baker said.

"Spoke with his mom this morning. Please pray for her and his children. Please also be respectful of their privacy at this difficult time. Rip Chuck."

Rogers was selected by the Detroit Lions and flashed huge potential -- catching 22 passes for 243 yards and 2 touchdowns during his first 5 games of the '03 season. But, he suffered a broken clavicle, which ended his rookie campaign.