Re: The high profile person recently died thread

[Constantine]

Gregory Stanley Kihn (Greg Kihn) dies at age 75 after a battle with Alzheimer's.  
He was an American rock musician, Bay Area radio personality, and murder-mystery and horror novelist.   

Kihn scored a string of hits in the early 1980s with “The Breakup Song,” “Remember,” and “Lucky," and his 1983 smash “Jeopardy.”

[oldschooldoom]

Jack Russell, Former Great White Singer, Dead at 63

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/jack-russell-great-white-dead-obituary-1235081385/

[oldschooldoom]

‘Hollywood Squares’ host and Broadway star Peter Marshall dies at 98

https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2024/08/15/peter-marshall-dead-hollywood-squares/74815663007/

[TZ75]

R.I.P. Jack Russell and Greg Kihn. 

Two great singers with memorable songs. They were huge in the 1980’s on FM radio and MTV.

[oldschooldoom]

Phil Donahue, talk show host pioneer, dies at 88

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/19/arts/television/phil-donahue-dead.html

[WildWorld]

Pro Wrestler Sid Eudy is dead:

https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/sid-eudy-sid-vicious-wrestler-dies-63-rcna168321

Real sad, this guy ruled:

[oldschooldoom]

James Darren, Teen Idol Actor in ‘Gidget,' Singer and Director, Dies at 88

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/james-darren-dead-gidget-time-tunnel-tj-hooker-1235989762/

[TZ75]

WildWorldPro Wrestler Sid Eudy is dead:

https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/sid-eudy-sid-vicious-wrestler-dies-63-rcna168321

Real sad, this guy ruled:

I remember him as “Sid Vicious”. He was one of the most famous big guys in wrestling. 

His infamous injury where he completely snapped his ankle was gruesome! 



R.I.P. Sid

[Superjuice]

Sid's most infamous and impressive feat of pro wrestling was:

Not breaking character during the ShockMaster debacle...

[L8T]

I thought he died in 79'.

[TZ75]

I thought he died in 79'.

He did. 

This was another Sid Vicious.

[oldschooldoom]

Screamin’ Scott Simon, Longtime Sha Na Na Performer, Dies at 75
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-news/screamin-scott-simon-dead-sha-na-na-1235994172/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSwiS8feKHY

[oldschooldoom]

James Earl Jones Dies: Revered ‘Field Of Dreams’ Star & Darth Vader Voice Was 93

https://deadline.com/2024/09/james-earl-jones-dead-1236082801/

[L8T]

Lukes father died.   Very sad!!

[oldschooldoom]

Lukes father died.   Very sad!!

Hamill apparently said “Dad is dead” too

[Christian Thrash Rules]

I saw this. I was soooooooooo sad. I knew it would be on here soon.

[StevenCressler]

At least he got to live to 93, voice one of the most iconic villains ever, and die in his sleep. Still really sad tho.

[Christian Thrash Rules]

At least he got to live to 93, voice one of the most iconic villains ever, and die in his sleep. Still really sad tho.

Yeah. 93 is amazing in this age. He is one of the most iconic voices in movie history, and he went to Jesus, and he went the best way.

[oldschooldoom]

Chad McQueen, ‘The Karate Kid’ Star and Steve McQueen’s Son, Dies at 63

https://variety.com/2024/film/obituaries-people-news/chad-mcqueen-dead-steve-mcqueen-the-karate-kid-dutch-1236142675/

[TZ75]

R.I.P. Chad McQueen. 

It’s a shame he didn’t reunite with some of his former castmates on the Cobra Kai series.

His character “Dutch” was ruthless.

He also looked exactly like his father Steve McQueen.

[Constantine]

Frankie Beverly, an American singer, songwriter, and producer known primarily for his recordings with the soul and funk band Maze, dies at age 77.

[oldschooldoom]

R.I.P. Chad McQueen. 

It’s a shame he didn’t reunite with some of his former castmates on the Cobra Kai series.

His character “Dutch” was ruthless.

He also looked exactly like his father Steve McQueen.

He tried to reunite. Just google his name and Cobra Kai

[TZ75]

R.I.P. Chad McQueen. 

It’s a shame he didn’t reunite with some of his former castmates on the Cobra Kai series.

His character “Dutch” was ruthless.

He also looked exactly like his father Steve McQueen.

He tried to reunite. Just google his name and Cobra Kai

Yeah I read that he couldn’t because of scheduling conflicts.

[WildWorld]

Johnny Cash's brother Tommy has passed away:
https://americansongwriter.com/tommy-cash-brother-of-country-star-johnny-cash-passes-away-at-84/

[oldschooldoom]

Johnny Cash's brother Tommy has passed away:
https://americansongwriter.com/tommy-cash-brother-of-country-star-johnny-cash-passes-away-at-84/

Wow, the brothers sound so much alike

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