Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson Dead

Thursday, June 25th, 2009

2 legends that shaped popular culture from my childhood until today… Farrah’s death was expected due to her known cancer but Michael, the only man who should ever be called The King of Pop, died with no warning.
Respect.

Arthur C. Clarke Dead at 90

Wednesday, March 19th, 2008

Arthur C. Clarke, author of one of the most important works of science fiction ever (2001: A Space Odyssey) died yesterday at age 90.
Respect.

Mr. Wizard Dead at 89

Tuesday, June 12th, 2007

Don Herbert (aka Mr. Wizard) was one of the biggest influences in my early years as a nerd-in-training being raised by the teevee. His show on Nickelodeon, Mr Wizard’s World, was one of my favorites; it was cool, it was fun, it was smart, it was educational, and it had girls my age on it…
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Disco D, Dead at 26

Tuesday, January 23rd, 2007

Disco D (Dave Shayman) apparently committed suicide last night.  His future was too bright for this early end.  Fuck.
Respect.

James Brown Dead at 73

Monday, December 25th, 2006

Respect.

Tristan Hagerman Dead at 31

Thursday, September 7th, 2006

Tristan’s long private battle against ALS finally ended today.
Respect.

“Crocodile Hunter” Steve Irwin Dead at 44

Monday, September 4th, 2006

He died yesterday doing what he loved and what we loved him for. I can’t help but think that that his death, due to a stingray striking him through the heart, was probably the way he would have chosen to go. Certainly better than dying in a car wreck, right?
Steve Irwin, dead at [...]

Paul Gleason Dead at 67

Monday, May 29th, 2006

Paul Gleason, probably best known as the principal in The Breakfast Club, is dead at age 67 due to mesothelioma.
Respect.

Don Knotts Dead at 81

Sunday, February 26th, 2006

Respect.

Richard Pryor Dead at 65

Saturday, December 10th, 2005

Respect.