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Post by jimsteel on Jul 10, 2024 17:43:37 GMT -5
Benji Gregory -- best known as the child star on the sitcom "Alf" -- has passed away at 46
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Post by on_the_edge on Jul 10, 2024 17:50:53 GMT -5
Had not though of ALF for years and then one of the channels I sometimes watch started showing episodes late at night. It was a different show for sure but might have inspired Roger on American Dad. RIP
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Post by TTX on Jul 10, 2024 18:14:29 GMT -5
RIP Benji
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Post by jimsteel on Jul 11, 2024 10:31:05 GMT -5
Shelley Duvall dead at 75: The Shining star dies of complications from diabetes at Texas home
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Post by on_the_edge on Jul 11, 2024 13:28:43 GMT -5
Another sad one. I also remember her as Olive Oyl. Thought of her recently as watching Popeye cartoons on MeTV Toons. RIP
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Post by TTX on Jul 11, 2024 13:55:25 GMT -5
She was underrated in that movie for sure. RIP.
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Post by paul on Jul 11, 2024 22:12:36 GMT -5
Shelley Duvall dead at 75: The Shining star dies of complications from diabetes at Texas home Sad to hear. Despite the fact that Stanley Kubrick nearly caused her to have a total nervous breakdown while making the film her performance in The Shining was quite good. She also provided some good comedic relief in Suburban Commando which I still enjoy watching from time time. RIP to Duvall and everyone else who's passed away.
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Post by jimsteel on Jul 13, 2024 15:44:00 GMT -5
RICHARD SIMMONS DEAD AT 76
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Post by jimsteel on Jul 13, 2024 16:21:56 GMT -5
Dr. Ruth, Famous Sex Therapist, Dead At 96
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Post by on_the_edge on Jul 13, 2024 16:46:39 GMT -5
Wow. Some big names dropping like flies lately. Both Simmons and Ruth had been mentioned on TV recently. TMZ did a story on Simmons and his reaction to a biopic being done with Pauly Shore playing him. Also, they discussed the rumor that he was being held in his house and not allowed to go out in public. With Ruth I think I heard a news story that she was getting a new show either on TV, Sirus XM or streaming like a podcast. Both were part of my youth in the 80's and early 90's. RIP to both.
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