StrandedonEarth Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 (edited) Since it seems a new thread pops up every time a celebrity dies, I thought maybe a thread should be dedicated to their memory. Hopefully this thread will become the place to report news of celebrity deaths, instead of RIP threads scattered all over. This thread was triggered by the recent loss of two Canadians who, while not well known, played major roles in Canadiana. First up is Emily Griffiths, who died last week at age 96. A philanthropist, she was instrumental in convincing her husband Frank to buy the Vancouver Canucks NHL team and keep them in the city. https://globalnews.ca/video/4914013/emily-griffiths-is-remembered-after-she-passes-away-at-the-age-of-96, A big deal to locals, this news probably meant little outside BC And on the news today, Ron Joyce, the co-founder of the iconic Tim Horton's coffee shop chain passed away Thursday at age 88. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/tim-hortons-ron-joyce-died-1.5001820. This could turn into a national day of mourning, since a double-double from Timmy's is as Canadian as apple pie is American. RIP to them both. Edit. I will try to keep the thread title updated with the name of the most recent loss(es). Edited October 30 by StrandedonEarth Update title Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gargamel Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Moved to the Lounge, where they all may rest and relax, in peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrandedonEarth Posted February 22, 2019 Author Share Posted February 22, 2019 Peter Tork, guitarist for the "The Monkees, " has passed away at 77. He joins singer Davy Jones Monkee-ing around in the Great Beyond. Rest in peace, my funny friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperMiiBrother Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 (edited) Although not a celebrity, My father passed away Wednesday morning. He was 52 years old...I'm only 13. R.I.P Kevin. My mom is crying uncontrollably most of the day. Its hard for us all. ...It’s hard to believe it’s been 2 years now. Feels like it’s been only a few months since that day... Edited March 7, 2021 by SuperMiiBrother 2 Years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrandedonEarth Posted February 22, 2019 Author Share Posted February 22, 2019 4 hours ago, SuperMiiBrother said: Although not a celebrity, My father passed away Wednesday morning. He was 52 years old...I'm only 13. R.I.P Kevin. My mom is crying uncontrollably most of the day. Its hard for us all. He’s a celebrity to you and your family, and that’s what matters. I’m sorry to hear about your loss. I haven’t commented in your thread because others are doing an admirable job of saying all the right things. Myself, I can’t imagine what you’re going through as I’m 48 and still have my parents. My wife, however, lost both parents before she was 25. It may not seem like it now, but time will lessen the ache. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrandedonEarth Posted March 2, 2019 Author Share Posted March 2, 2019 Katherine Helmond, sitcom queen of Soap and Who's the Boss, passed away on Feb 23, from complications from Alzheimer's disease. Aged 89, she would have seen technology take leaps and bounds over the years. I have fond memories of those shows... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRS Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Stan Lee, Legendary figure of MARVEL Comics, died in the end of 2018 (Age 95). Creator of Spongebob, Stephen Hillenburg, follows Stan in the same Month (Age 57). And RIP 3 or 4 of my Grandma's 8 siblings (eldest one still alive). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordFerret Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 RIP Sydney Brenner. I remember reading in earnest some of your work with regard to cancer and cell division / death. You opened a door, thank you. https://phys.org/news/2019-04-sydney-brenner-decipher-genetic-code.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSaint Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 We lost the last surviving Doolittle Raider today, Lt. Col. Dick Cole. "It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived." - Gen. George S. Patton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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StrandedonEarth Posted May 3, 2019 Author Share Posted May 3, 2019 (edited) Farewell, Chewie. So does Lucas get the wookskin rug? Edited May 3, 2019 by StrandedonEarth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chel Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 (edited) What do we do with the carpet? Edited May 3, 2019 by The_Cat_In_Space Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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StrandedonEarth Posted May 13, 2019 Author Share Posted May 13, 2019 The world bids goodbye to singer/actress Doris Day... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrandedonEarth Posted May 14, 2019 Author Share Posted May 14, 2019 (edited) I admit that Doris Day's heyday was before my time, so I wasn't familiar with her work. But I have fond memories of the Carol Burnett Show, especially this guy... RIP Tim... Spoiler These things seem to happen in threes.... dreading who is next Edited May 14, 2019 by StrandedonEarth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buenavides1 Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 RIP Sir Tim Conway I spend a lot of time thinking of the Hereafter - each time I enter a room I wonder what I'm here after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordFerret Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 On 5/14/2019 at 10:44 PM, buenavides1 said: RIP Sir Tim Conway I spend a lot of time thinking of the Hereafter - each time I enter a room I wonder what I'm here after. Of all the things I've ever lost, it's my mind I miss the most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XB-70A Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 I just read that Niki Lauda has passed yesterday Riding the 1975 Ferrari 312T Weeks only after the 1976 Nurburgring accident. 1949 - 2019 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrandedonEarth Posted May 22, 2019 Author Share Posted May 22, 2019 Vroom vroom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delay Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 4 hours ago, XB-70A said: I just read that Niki Lauda has passed yesterday This guy was just a hero. I wish I had had the chance to see him personally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuke Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 rip grumpy cat, your unbridled disdain for all things has come to an untimely end, and you will be missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikki Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 One of very few persons who received extreme unction by a priest and continued to live nevertheless. Farewell Niki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geonovast Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 RIP Rip Torn. I think this is getting at me more than it usually would since last night I was getting a random, very strong urge to watch Down Periscope right about the time he was passing away. https://www.rollingstone.com/tv/tv-news/actor-rip-torn-dead-at-88-857264/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XB-70A Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 No... just no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrandedonEarth Posted July 24, 2019 Author Share Posted July 24, 2019 His role in The Hitcher was unforgettable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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