DEATHS ; Notable Passings; The Thread to Pay Last Respects

[Bushman]

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.

 

[Bamaboots]

Jim Ed Brown, Grand Ole Opry member died at 81.

 

[HadleyH]

Goodbye to the greatest of the Counts.

RIP Christopher Lee

 

[Zombie_61]

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.

 

[Formeruser012523]

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]

 

[Sharpsburg]

Belle Starr, shakes off to Burlesque heaven.

 

[Big J]

James Salter, fighter pilot and author, R.I.P.

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Dick Van Patton has died at age 86.

 

[fashion frank]

Dick Van Patton has died at age 86.

He was great !
http://www.ew.com/article/2015/06/23/dick-van-patten-dead-eight-is-enough-actor-dies

All the Best, Fashion Frank

 

[AmateisGal]

I loved Dick Van Patton in the screwball comedies of Mel Brooks like Spaceballs and Robin Hood: Men in Tights.

 

[Bushman]

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

 

[Zombie_61]

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

According to this article official confirmation from the Ventura County coroner's office could take several days, but Horner's agents have issued a statement saying it was Horner who died in the crash.

 

[DesertDan]

What a loss, he was one of the great modern composers.

 

[PHIL1959]

From todays Daily Mail. the sad passing of Patrick Macnee
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...rick-Macnee-dies-home-California-aged-93.html

 

[MisterCairo]

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!

 

[JackieMatra]

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".

 

[Kirk H.]

Sad news indeed. I have so many fond memories of the Avengers. I even have my 12 year old watching them on DVD.

 

[Zombie_61]

And just because, Donald Featherstone, the creator of the plastic pink flamingo lawn ornament, died on Monday at the age of 79 after a "lengthy battle with Lewy body dementia" according to his wife Nancy.

 

[Giftmacher]

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

 

[HadleyH]

RIP James Last ^^^




Good bye Mr Steed....

[video=youtube;n0YOlU3SMgs]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0YOlU3SMgs[/video]