Celebrity Deaths
September 11th, 2025 at 6:44:50 PM
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Quote: AZDuffmanQuote: WizardQuote: avianrandyWow. Linda lavin died in December 2024 at 87. Vic tayback who played Mel died May 1990. He only made it to 60. Must have ate to much of his own cooking I guess
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How is Vera doing?
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Vera died a few years back. Her family intentionally did not make a press release about it, she was gone for months before it was noted.
Maybe Joleen is still kicking?
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Yes, she is (Celia Watson), and so is Belle (Diane Ladd, who also played Flo in the movie)
September 12th, 2025 at 12:26:14 PM
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Quote: GenoDRPhQuote: EvenBobQuote: AZDuffmanQuote: NathanQuote: AZDuffmanCharlie Kirk
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He's not dead yet, but he is in critical condition. 💡
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He has been reported as deceased.
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I just saw his wife. Who did he marry, former Miss America? Good for him
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Close. Former Miss Arizona.
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So she's a former Miss America contestant. I was just guessing, I had no idea.
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September 12th, 2025 at 12:50:38 PM
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Quote: EvenBobQuote: GenoDRPh
Close. Former Miss Arizona.
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So she's a former Miss America contestant. I was just guessing, I had no idea.
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According to ABC News and her website, she was in the Miss USA pageant, not Miss America.
("What's the difference?" Mainly, Miss America has a talent competition; Miss USA does not.)
September 13th, 2025 at 6:07:41 AM
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I JUST had a dream where Robert Plant's death was announced! 😱😳 But the weird thing is, in my dream it was announced that he died at 71. I remember thinking in the dream,"Ironic how 1971 was a big year for Led Zeppelin and Robert Plant died at 71." 💡🤔 But Robert Plant isn't 71 in real life. 💡 He's 77. 💡
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September 14th, 2025 at 7:59:38 AM
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Former boxing champion Ricky Hatton, at the age of 46. No details yet, although it is said his death wasn't under suspicious circumstances. One of the most popular boxers of the 21st century, Hatton attracted large crowds of Brits to attend his fights. When he fought . When he fought Floyd Mayweather in Vegas in 2007, the crowd was overwhelmingly pro Hatton, and in one of the stranger moments I've witnessed( on PPV), the crowd serenaded him immediately after the fight while TV announcers were interviewing Floyd.
Hatton wasn't the most talented fighter, but he had the heart of a lion.
RIP
Hatton wasn't the most talented fighter, but he had the heart of a lion.
RIP
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September 16th, 2025 at 5:51:30 AM
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r.i.p. Robert Redford
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"Robert Redford, the big-screen charmer turned Oscar-winning director whose hit movies often helped America make sense of itself and who, off screen, evangelized for environmental causes and fostered the Sundance-centered independent film movement, died early Tuesday morning at his home in Utah. He was 89."
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r.i.p. Robert Redford
from the link -
"Robert Redford, the big-screen charmer turned Oscar-winning director whose hit movies often helped America make sense of itself and who, off screen, evangelized for environmental causes and fostered the Sundance-centered independent film movement, died early Tuesday morning at his home in Utah. He was 89."
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the foolish sayings of a rich man often pass for words of wisdom by the fools around him
September 16th, 2025 at 6:47:54 AM
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"I already know how to drink."
"I can't swim!"
"I can't swim!"
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September 16th, 2025 at 7:05:28 AM
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RIP, Mr Redford.
One of my favorite actors, who by coincidence often appeared in my favorite movies.
One of my favorite actors, who by coincidence often appeared in my favorite movies.
The older I get, the better I recall things that never happened
September 16th, 2025 at 11:01:09 AM
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Yeesh, i just ordered the Great Gatsby from 74 last night on eBay.
For Whom the bus tolls; The bus tolls for thee
September 16th, 2025 at 5:59:53 PM
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Quote: darkozYeesh, i just ordered the Great Gatsby from 74 last night on eBay.
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The 1970s were Redford's HayDay he didn't really do much acting wise after that. Nothing of any consequence anyway. The Way We Were, The Sting, The Great Gatsby, Butch Cassidy, Jeremiah Johnson, All the President's Men, the Candidate, 3 days of the Condor, The Electric Horseman, these were all in the late '60s and the 70s. I saw every one of them in a movie theater. In the early 80s he made Out of Africa which he was hardly in and The Natural, for which he was way too old. He was almost 50 when he made that. My favorite would have to be Jeremiah Johnson, great movie. He was best in movies where he didn't have to talk very much because he wasn't really that great of an actor.
I first saw Robert Redford in the 1962 episode of The Twilight Zone where he played Mr Death. I think it was his debut. The production company told him decades later that his episode was the most viewed episode of The Twilight Zone out of all of them.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
September 16th, 2025 at 11:19:49 PM
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EvenBob,
Whenever I hear Blue Öyster Cult's "(Don't Fear) The Reaper", I think of this Twilight Zone episode.
Dog Hand
Whenever I hear Blue Öyster Cult's "(Don't Fear) The Reaper", I think of this Twilight Zone episode.
Dog Hand
September 16th, 2025 at 11:44:03 PM
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Maybe I'll finally watch "Three Days of the Condor." I started watching that as a kid when it came on TV and I had no idea what was happening.
I'm glad he was in some Marvel movies so my kids know who I'm talking about when I mention Robert Redford.
I'm glad he was in some Marvel movies so my kids know who I'm talking about when I mention Robert Redford.
September 17th, 2025 at 10:21:51 AM
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Rapper Dave Blunts, shown here with his girlfriend, is NOT yet dead. I just thought I'd get a few months ahead of his eventual death story. He weighs over 500 lbs. He apparently has trouble standing up.
So many better men, a few of them friends, are dead. And a thousand thousand slimy things live on, and so do I.
September 17th, 2025 at 10:30:41 AM
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Quote: gordonm888Rapper Dave Blunts, shown here with his girlfriend, is NOT yet dead. I just thought I'd get a few months ahead of his eventual death story. He weighs over 500 lbs. He apparently has trouble standing up.
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500 is low, over 600 is more like it. I call guys like this toilet seat abusers. The poor toilet can't run away..
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
September 17th, 2025 at 11:21:43 AM
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Quote: smoothgrhMaybe I'll finally watch "Three Days of the Condor." I started watching that as a kid when it came on TV and I had no idea what was happening.
I'm glad he was in some Marvel movies so my kids know who I'm talking about when I mention Robert Redford.
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It's a really good movie. It will make sense after the first 20 minutes. The concept is pretty simple actually. You might even think it's cliche today but it followed after Watergate so one of the first government under suspicion movies
BTW it's based on a novel, Six Days of the Condor. The film only tells the first half of the book. They did a 2016 cable series called Condor" which is in two seasons. The first three days for season one. The second for season two. The first three days are one adventure. And the second three are follow up adventure to tie up all the loose ends.
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September 17th, 2025 at 2:00:48 PM
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Quote: gordonm888Rapper Dave Blunts, shown here with his girlfriend, is NOT yet dead. I just thought I'd get a few months ahead of his eventual death story. He weighs over 500 lbs. He apparently has trouble standing up.
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Is he smoking a cigarette? That's bad for your health.
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September 17th, 2025 at 2:54:00 PM
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Quote: gordonm888Rapper Dave Blunts, shown here with his girlfriend, is NOT yet dead. I just thought I'd get a few months ahead of his eventual death story. He weighs over 500 lbs. He apparently has trouble standing up.
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Maybe Heart Attack Grill is looking for their next spokesperson?
May the cards fall in your favor.
September 17th, 2025 at 3:01:25 PM
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Also a “rapper’. Not sure what they’re overall risk is, just for that occupation.
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September 17th, 2025 at 4:15:48 PM
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Quote: rxwineQuote: gordonm888Rapper Dave Blunts, shown here with his girlfriend, is NOT yet dead. I just thought I'd get a few months ahead of his eventual death story. He weighs over 500 lbs. He apparently has trouble standing up.
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Is he smoking a cigarette? That's bad for your health.
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Looks like an oxygen mask. Needing one isn't good for one's health.
September 17th, 2025 at 10:50:44 PM
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Yes, it is an oxygen mask. Apparently he performed in a concert while using an oxygen mask and bottle. Not sure how that worked.
So many better men, a few of them friends, are dead. And a thousand thousand slimy things live on, and so do I.
September 18th, 2025 at 12:51:14 AM
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I was listening to radio this morning announcer was talking about a 600 pound lady had to have a 250 pound tumor removed. Apparently she had it for a while and she decided not to have surgery. It grew and grew until a minor operation turned intoajor surgery where she couldn't hardly move. Medical personnel said it was like 2 people inside her body
September 24th, 2025 at 5:35:23 AM
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I tell you it’s wonderful to be here, man. I don’t give a damn who wins or loses. It’s just wonderful to be here with you people.
https://wizardofvegas.com/forum/gambling/betting-systems/33908-the-adventures-of-mdawg/
September 24th, 2025 at 6:17:39 AM
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R.I.P. Claudia Cardinale
So many better men, a few of them friends, are dead. And a thousand thousand slimy things live on, and so do I.
September 25th, 2025 at 1:38:44 PM
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Ford left such a strong impression on me, I forgot he even had an assassin..
Quote:Sara Jane Moore, President Gerald Ford’s would-be assassin, dies at 95
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September 25th, 2025 at 1:49:56 PM
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Silly background act, great song.
R.I.P. Sonny Curtis
The Clash did a great version too, maybe the greatest.
Curtis also wrote the MTM Show theme, Love is All Around.
R.I.P. Sonny Curtis
The Clash did a great version too, maybe the greatest.
Curtis also wrote the MTM Show theme, Love is All Around.
I tell you it’s wonderful to be here, man. I don’t give a damn who wins or loses. It’s just wonderful to be here with you people.
https://wizardofvegas.com/forum/gambling/betting-systems/33908-the-adventures-of-mdawg/
October 1st, 2025 at 7:43:19 PM
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Jane Goodall 91
50-50-90 Rule: Anytime you have a 50-50 chance of getting something right, there is a 90% probability you'll get it wrong
October 1st, 2025 at 8:43:20 PM
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Quote: vegasJane Goodall 91
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How sad, quite a primatologist.
I was hoping to meet her someday.
October 5th, 2025 at 8:20:29 AM
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Patricia Routledge
I know some here likely watched Keeping up Appearances and appreciated her as Hyacinth Bucket ("Boo-kay!")
I know some here likely watched Keeping up Appearances and appreciated her as Hyacinth Bucket ("Boo-kay!")
May the cards fall in your favor.
October 11th, 2025 at 12:32:23 PM
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Eternally looking for Mr. Goodbar now.
For Whom the bus tolls; The bus tolls for thee
October 11th, 2025 at 7:15:09 PM
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Quote: darkozEternally looking for Mr. Goodbar now.
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I don't get this post. 🤨🤔
In both The Hunger Games and in gambling, may the odds be ever in your favor. :D
"Man Babes" #AxelFabulous
"Olive oil is processed but it only has one
ingredient, olive oil."-Even Bob, March 27/28th. :D The 2 year war is over! Woo-hoo! :D
I sometimes speak in metaphors. ;) Remember this. ;)
Crack the code. :D 8.9.13.25.14.1.13.5.9.19.14.1.20.8.1.14! :D
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October 11th, 2025 at 7:34:30 PM
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Quote: NathanQuote: darkozEternally looking for Mr. Goodbar now.
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I don't get this post. 🤨🤔
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Think about who died today
50-50-90 Rule: Anytime you have a 50-50 chance of getting something right, there is a 90% probability you'll get it wrong
October 11th, 2025 at 7:39:03 PM
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Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning actor who rose to fame in 'The Godfather' and 'Annie Hall,' dies at 79
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
October 12th, 2025 at 12:45:41 AM
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Quote: WizardQuote: vegasThink about who died today
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Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning actor who rose to fame in 'The Godfather' and 'Annie Hall,' dies at 79
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Okay, thanks for the information. 💡 I had no idea that Mr. Goodbar (Eternally Looking For Mr. Goodbar) is a 1977 movie starring Diane Keaton. I only knew of Mr. Goodbar as a candy bar so I had no idea why Darkoz said ,"Eternally Looking For Mr Goodbar," until you linked to Diane Keaton's death. 💡 RIP to Diane Keaton. 😭
In both The Hunger Games and in gambling, may the odds be ever in your favor. :D
"Man Babes" #AxelFabulous
"Olive oil is processed but it only has one
ingredient, olive oil."-Even Bob, March 27/28th. :D The 2 year war is over! Woo-hoo! :D
I sometimes speak in metaphors. ;) Remember this. ;)
Crack the code. :D 8.9.13.25.14.1.13.5.9.19.14.1.20.8.1.14! :D
"For about the 4096th time, let me offer a radical idea to those of you who don't like Nathan -- block her and don't visit Nathan's Corner. What is so complicated about it?" Wizard, August 21st. :D
October 12th, 2025 at 2:02:17 AM
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Quote: NathanQuote: WizardQuote: vegasThink about who died today
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Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning actor who rose to fame in 'The Godfather' and 'Annie Hall,' dies at 79
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Okay, thanks for the information. 💡 I had no idea that Mr. Goodbar (Eternally Looking For Mr. Goodbar) is a 1977 movie starring Diane Keaton. I only knew of Mr. Goodbar as a candy bar so I had no idea why Darkoz said ,"Eternally Looking For Mr Goodbar," until you linked to Diane Keaton's death. 💡 RIP to Diane Keaton. 😭
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I think this is what happens to her after she finds Mr. Goodbar.
It's a disturbing movie, kind of a gross story but based on a true one.
October 12th, 2025 at 2:08:06 AM
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Quote: AutomaticMonkeyQuote: NathanQuote: WizardQuote: vegasThink about who died today
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Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning actor who rose to fame in 'The Godfather' and 'Annie Hall,' dies at 79
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Okay, thanks for the information. 💡 I had no idea that Mr. Goodbar (Eternally Looking For Mr. Goodbar) is a 1977 movie starring Diane Keaton. I only knew of Mr. Goodbar as a candy bar so I had no idea why Darkoz said ,"Eternally Looking For Mr Goodbar," until you linked to Diane Keaton's death. 💡 RIP to Diane Keaton. 😭
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I think this is what happens to her after she finds Mr. Goodbar.
It's a disturbing movie, kind of a gross story but based on a true one.
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Yikes, I just looked up the plot of Eternally Looking For Mr Goodbar and let's just say, the main character does not have a happy ending even though she was NICE. 😱😳
In both The Hunger Games and in gambling, may the odds be ever in your favor. :D
"Man Babes" #AxelFabulous
"Olive oil is processed but it only has one
ingredient, olive oil."-Even Bob, March 27/28th. :D The 2 year war is over! Woo-hoo! :D
I sometimes speak in metaphors. ;) Remember this. ;)
Crack the code. :D 8.9.13.25.14.1.13.5.9.19.14.1.20.8.1.14! :D
"For about the 4096th time, let me offer a radical idea to those of you who don't like Nathan -- block her and don't visit Nathan's Corner. What is so complicated about it?" Wizard, August 21st. :D
October 12th, 2025 at 6:01:10 AM
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Quote: NathanQuote: AutomaticMonkeyQuote: NathanQuote: WizardQuote: vegasThink about who died today
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Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning actor who rose to fame in 'The Godfather' and 'Annie Hall,' dies at 79
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Okay, thanks for the information. 💡 I had no idea that Mr. Goodbar (Eternally Looking For Mr. Goodbar) is a 1977 movie starring Diane Keaton. I only knew of Mr. Goodbar as a candy bar so I had no idea why Darkoz said ,"Eternally Looking For Mr Goodbar," until you linked to Diane Keaton's death. 💡 RIP to Diane Keaton. 😭
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I think this is what happens to her after she finds Mr. Goodbar.
It's a disturbing movie, kind of a gross story but based on a true one.
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Yikes, I just looked up the plot of Eternally Looking For Mr Goodbar and let's just say, the main character does not have a happy ending even though she was NICE. 😱😳
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The film is indeed based on a true story and follows her life from her point of view so it doesn't cover the after effects.
The police combed the bars uncovering her double life and linking her to the "friend of the killer" thinking he was the killer.
He admitted to seeing her that night but that it was his friend that had gone off with her. His friend had confessed to him and begged him for a plane ticket to where his parents lived. The guy thought his friend was just slinging BS to scrounge a ticket out of him
So he knew where the guy was and the police nabbed him.
The guy did feel guilty saying it was drug fueled and committed suicide in prison before his trial.
For Whom the bus tolls; The bus tolls for thee
October 12th, 2025 at 10:03:33 AM
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Grumpy SOOPOO wonders why people think it is any way important when an old actor dies. Or an old sports star. It says a lot about how shallow our society is.
When Arvid Carlsson died in 2018, did you notice?
When Arvid Carlsson died in 2018, did you notice?
October 12th, 2025 at 10:43:02 AM
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Quote: SOOPOOGrumpy SOOPOO wonders why people think it is any way important when an old actor dies. Or an old sports star. It says a lot about how shallow our society is.
When Arvid Carlsson died in 2018, did you notice?
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Grumpy Dieter replies that "celebrity" is not exclusively actors, and that while I do not personally care much about notable public figures shuffling off this mortal coil, the larger society I exist within often does, and my awareness of what they care about may contribute to my better socialization.
In other words, I'm just nerdy enough that actively working a little to fit in helps. Awareness of celebrity deaths can make a useful point of "small talk", if you need or want that for an "act".
"Nobody" seemed to notice when the guy who (formerly) worked two offices over from me died two years ago, but I'm sure at least a handful of people here played with him at WSOP.
May the cards fall in your favor.
October 12th, 2025 at 10:47:08 AM
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Quote: SOOPOOGrumpy SOOPOO wonders why people think it is any way important when an old actor dies. Or an old sports star. It says a lot about how shallow our society is.
When Arvid Carlsson died in 2018, did you notice?
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I did, but then again his research was and is important to my line of work.
It's important because these are people the public are interested in.
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October 12th, 2025 at 11:08:48 AM
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Ms Keaton played a significant role in my college experience. I was a freshman in college when Annie Hall came out, and seemingly overnight, all my female friends and sorority sisters were dressing and acting like Annie. Long hair was still very popular with men, and I was too vain to wear my glasses as much as I should have, which lead to some confusing situations.. Half the women on campus are suddenly wearing oversized, male-inspired clothing, including vests that could double as life jackets.
Thankfully, the backlash to that particular clothing trend had the opposite effect, as Jordache and Calvin Klein introduced form-fitting jeans to the universe.
Thankfully, the backlash to that particular clothing trend had the opposite effect, as Jordache and Calvin Klein introduced form-fitting jeans to the universe.
The older I get, the better I recall things that never happened
October 12th, 2025 at 5:16:47 PM
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Quote: SOOPOOGrumpy SOOPOO wonders why people think it is any way important when an old actor dies. Or an old sports star. It says a lot about how shallow our society is.
When Arvid Carlsson died in 2018, did you notice?
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Grumpy Darkoz wonders why someone who doesn't seem to care about celebrity death visits a celebrity death thread.
For Whom the bus tolls; The bus tolls for thee
October 12th, 2025 at 5:23:17 PM
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When you get old, the first thing you turn to is the obituary section of the newspaper. I haven't seen a newspaper in quite awhile so internet it is. We are force fed celebrities all of our lives and when they pass away there's a final goodbye but for retrospectives and future documentaries or several docuseries.
Eternal Mourning – Ashborn Records
Eternal Mourning – Ashborn Records
October 12th, 2025 at 9:53:33 PM
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Quote: darkozEternally looking for Mr. Goodbar now.
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Wow I haven't thought about that movie in years since I saw it in the theater in the late '70s. Not an uplifting movie at all, I wish I wasn't thinking about it now.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
October 12th, 2025 at 10:06:29 PM
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MDawg is never grumpy.
I tell you it’s wonderful to be here, man. I don’t give a damn who wins or loses. It’s just wonderful to be here with you people.
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October 15th, 2025 at 5:45:44 AM
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Alan Arkin. 89 years old.
For Whom the bus tolls; The bus tolls for thee
October 15th, 2025 at 9:06:16 AM
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I get up each morning and dust off my wits. Open the paper and read the obits.
If I'm not there, then I know I'm not dead, and have a good breakfast and go back to bed.
Pete Seeger.
If I'm not there, then I know I'm not dead, and have a good breakfast and go back to bed.
Pete Seeger.
The older I get, the better I recall things that never happened
October 15th, 2025 at 9:09:06 AM
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Quote: darkozAlan Arkin. 89 years old.
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I had no idea he was that old, but then I remembered he starred in The Russians are Coming, in the mid-1960s.
RIP, to a great actor.
The older I get, the better I recall things that never happened
October 15th, 2025 at 9:26:23 AM
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Quote: darkozAlan Arkin. 89 years old.
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Um, didn't he die in 2023, over 2 years ago? Am I missing a joke here, or am I the only one who actually reads the date and byline of a death notice or obituary?
If I am not mistaken, this isn't the first time a poster posted the death notice of a years long dead celebrity here.
October 15th, 2025 at 9:56:03 AM
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Quote: GenoDRPhQuote: darkozAlan Arkin. 89 years old.
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Um, didn't he die in 2023, over 2 years ago? Am I missing a joke here, or am I the only one who actually reads the date and byline of a death notice or obituary?
If I am not mistaken, this isn't the first time a poster posted the death notice of a years long dead celebrity here.
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Hah, raises hand.
I now carefully check if the death is posted in breaking news. I still see news items pop-up in which already dead people appear to have died again. Now if it ever says, “What’s-his-face dies for second time” I’m posting that.
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October 15th, 2025 at 10:49:45 AM
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I was on another forum when someone mentioned they had run into an old friend of mine at Jimmy McDermott's funeral. Now, the last I'd heard of that person was that he was hospitalized with COVID. I was happy to hear he was still alive but saddened that Jimmy Mac had died. He was a cop's cop, as they say.
I'm thinking I should send condolences to Jimmy's wife so I go online to see when he died.
I find an article entitled "Hero Cop dead at 55", and think something's not right. He's older than me. Then I see the article was written in 2016. It turned out my friend who was at the funeral died from COVID, back in the spring of 2020. Some trips down the rabbit hole don't end up being much fun.
I'm thinking I should send condolences to Jimmy's wife so I go online to see when he died.
I find an article entitled "Hero Cop dead at 55", and think something's not right. He's older than me. Then I see the article was written in 2016. It turned out my friend who was at the funeral died from COVID, back in the spring of 2020. Some trips down the rabbit hole don't end up being much fun.
The older I get, the better I recall things that never happened
