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Post by jimsteel on Oct 11, 2021 23:39:40 GMT -5
Ruthie Tompson, Animation Pioneer and Disney Legend, Dies at 111 Ruthie Tompson, who began her career at the Walt Disney Studios as a painter in the Ink and Paint Department during the first golden age of Disney animation, died peacefully in her sleep at her home at the Motion Picture and Television Fund in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Sunday. She was 111. Tompson worked at The Walt Disney Company for nearly 40 years, retiring in 1975 after completing work on “The Rescuers” (1977). Additionally, she was one of the first three women invited to join the International Photographers Union, Local 659 of the IATSE, in 1952. In 2000, as the employee with the longest history with Walt and Roy O. Disney, Tompson was named a Disney Legend, the prestigious honor awarded to individuals in recognition of their extraordinary contributions to The Walt Disney Company.
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Post by TTX on Oct 12, 2021 12:18:55 GMT -5
quite the lifespan. RIP.
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Post by on_the_edge on Oct 12, 2021 14:56:18 GMT -5
She was blessed. To have such a long and fruitful life and to pass so peacefully.
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Post by jimsteel on Oct 12, 2021 21:34:37 GMT -5
Brian D. Goldner, CEO of Hasbro, dies at 58 Hasbro chairman and CEO Brian D. Goldner, who led the toy and games company to new heights in global sales and the film and TV worlds, among many other accomplishments, died Tuesday morning after a long battle with cancer.
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Post by jimsteel on Oct 12, 2021 22:45:24 GMT -5
Former Ohio State Linebacker Tragically Dies In Apartment Fire At Age 27 Devan Bogard has tragically passed away in a fire early Tuesday morning. He was 27 year old. According to a report from the Elyria Chronicle Telegram, the former Ohio State linebacker passed away in an apartment fire in Elyria, Ohio. Interim chief of the Elyria Fire Department Joe Pronesti said his crew believes Bogard was in his bedroom when he was alerted about the fire. The apartment reportedly has severe smoke and fire damages of about $25,000.
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Post by jimsteel on Oct 13, 2021 20:09:08 GMT -5
OLYMPIC RUNNER AGNES TIROP FOUND STABBED TO DEATH AT 25
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Post by on_the_edge on Oct 13, 2021 20:28:43 GMT -5
Damn, always hate when young people pass. Especially when due to violence.
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Post by TTX on Oct 14, 2021 5:06:21 GMT -5
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Post by jimsteel on Oct 14, 2021 9:58:25 GMT -5
Deon Estus, bassist for Wham! and George Michael, dies aged 65
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Post by jimsteel on Oct 15, 2021 9:43:40 GMT -5
The Chieftains Leader Paddy Moloney Dead At 83 Paddy Moloney of the Chieftains in performance in Lancashire, England, in 1976. The band played traditional Irish music but was also known for modern influences and for collaborations with artists like Mick Jagger and Van Morrison
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