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DEATHS ; Notable Passings; The Thread to Pay Last Respects

Bushman

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Christopher Lee actually died Sunday morning (June 7th). Although Internet rumors were apparently circulated, the official announcement of his passing was delayed until family members were informed. But, yeah, it's unusual to hear of so many celebrity deaths on the same day.

Thinking back, I realized I've seen comparatively few of the movies Sir Lee starred or was featured in, but I can't recall ever thinking his performances were anything but perfect even if the movie wasn't particularly good.

Christopher Lee could have had a 3 minute cameo in a movie (in fact, I've seen this happen), and he would still be the best actor on the screen.
 
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Only because it hasn't been mentioned, Vincent Bugliosi died of cancer at the age of 80 on June 6th. Bugliosi was perhaps best known for prosecuting Charles Manson and other defendants for the Tate/LaBianca murders of August 9th and 10th, 1969, and being the co-author (with writer Curtis Gentry) of the 1974 book Helter Skelter which detailed the investigation, arrest, and prosecution of those accused of the murders.
 

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It's rare that anything these days gives me chills, but if anything can, it's TCM. Saw this last night.

[video]https://youtu.be/qaya3VrbkDI[/video]
 

Bushman

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Composer James Horner (Aliens, Titanic, Avatar, Apollo 13...) is missing after a plane crash and is presumed dead. :(
 

MisterCairo

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A sad loss indeed, but he had a good innings and a great career. A young Jacob Marley, John Steed, and of course, Sir Denis Eton-Hogg, head of Polymer Music, in This Is Spinal Tap!
 

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Dapper and discreet, Avengers gentleman who charmed us all:
Bowler-hatted star Patrick Macnee dead at 93
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...es-home-California-aged-93.html#ixzz3e8DSAC2k

Patrick Macnee Proved A Gentleman Hero Could Treat Women As Equals
http://io9.com/patrick-macnee-proved-a-gentleman-hero-could-treat-wome-1714008028

Patrick Macnee with Diana Rigg
The Avengers: Season Five ~ Opening & Closing Titles HD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wg3oRtN0iqE

Patrick Macnee with Linda Thorson
The Avengers: Season Six ~ US Opening & Closing Titles HD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LO8czMRXh4

Patrick Macnee as he will be remembered by most, in the role of John Steed in the television series "The Avengers".

 
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Giftmacher

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James Last dies at 86 (9.6.)
http://news.sky.com/story/1499514/big-band-leader-james-last-dies-aged-86
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