DEATHS ; Notable Passings; The Thread to Pay Last Respects

[dhermann1]

Is there a red blooded American male who didn't ADORE Donna Summer? Cancer. G*d damned cancer. What a shame.

 

[ButteMT61]

A pic of me and Donna Summer at a party we had for her at work a few years back. She was awesome, and this has been one lousy week.

 

[J.W.]

R.I.P. Donna Summer.
I lost my mother to cancer two years ago and my partner was diagnosed with breast cancer 1.5 years ago. So far, she's okay. A vicious illness and it's about time they found a treatment with fewer side-effects.

 

[Rudie]

There is, J.W.. The knowledge has been available for years. And it's not esoteric mumbo jumbo but a very clinical approach. If you want to understand how cancer develops and what can be done to achieve full healing, check out Steve Parkhill's "Answer Cancer". http://www.alfcentral.org Bernie S. Siegel's "Love, Medicine & Miracles" should also prove an enlightening read.

 

[Black Dahlia]

So sad about Donna Summer; RIP.

I feel love, I feel love....

X
BD

 

[The Inspector]

Is there a red blooded American male who didn't ADORE Donna Summer? Cancer. G*d damned cancer. What a shame.

The irony is that I was going to participate(and still am) in Relay for Life tomorrow. Such a shame for her to go.

 

[Widebrim]

^^^Donna Summer's music permeated the late '70s. Truly the Queen of Disco.

 

[HadleyH]

DONNA SUMMER

http://todayentertainment.today.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/05/17/11745326-donna-summer-dead-at-63

RIP Donna Summer

thank you for the music.... those old times....


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[V.C. Brunswick]

My favorite:

[video=youtube;qU3MXibkIx4]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qU3MXibkIx4[/video]

 

[skyvue]

Robin Gibb of the BeeGees has died after a lengthy illness.

 

[Connery]

R.I.P. Robin Gibb

 

[AtomicEraTom]

I knew he would pass soon, having been ill so long, it seems all the big names of Disco are going.

 

[dhermann1]

I just saw this obit in The Guardian. It sort of goes on and on, describing the life of a woman named Angelica Garnett, whom I guess you could call a writer of middling stature. But what I find amazing is that there could still be a member of the actual Bloomsbury set still alive as recently as May, 2012.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/artanddesign/2012/may/07/angelica-garnett

 

[HadleyH]

I just saw this obit in The Guardian. It sort of goes on and on, describing the life of a woman named Angelica Garnett, whom I guess you could call a writer of middling stature. But what I find amazing is that there could still be a member of the actual Bloomsbury set still alive as recently as May, 2012.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/artanddesign/2012/may/07/angelica-garnett

Never heard of her in my life but may she rest in peace.

RIP Angelica Garnett

 

[Yeps]

I am little late in posting this, but lift your glasses to remember the late great maestro Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, who died on the 18th, at the age of 86. He was one of the greatest baritones and one of the most influential singers of the 20th century. His interpretations of the German lieder are without compare, and he is held as the absolute standard to this day.

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[LizzieMaine]

One of my favorite social critics, Paul Fussell, has died at the age of 88. His studies of the American social class structure and of the "dumbing of American culture" are must reads.

 

[Fletch]

One of my favorite social critics, Paul Fussell, has died at the age of 88. His studies of the American social class structure and of the "dumbing of American culture" are must reads.

I really apprecdiated Fussell for his dead-on irreverence. And the book flyleaf photo that was "bombed" by a cat, tail raised, * to the camera.

 

[Touchofevil]

Boxer, Johnny Tapia has passed. Although this may to many not be a surprise, it is nonetheless sad.

 

[rocketeer]

E.J Potter, The Michigan Madman R.I.P.

Ok this is a bit late but I know some will have heard of this guy. E.J. Potter the Michigan Madman died on the 30th April this year.
Saw this while perusing some motorcycle forums.http://thekneeslider.com/archives/category/motorcycle-builders/

Maybe only drag racing fans have heard of him, thats how I found out about this complete nutcase riding a bike with a Chevrolet V8 installed, he came to England with Don Garlits I believe back in 1964(correct me on this if necessary as I was only 5 then
I doubt we would allow hero's like this these days with health and safety everywhere.
Johnny Tee

 

[Kirk H.]

Doc Watson, Bluegrass Legend passed away in Winston Salem NC at age 89