Legends dropping like flies

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Dianne Feinstein, a ‘true trailblazer' in the Senate, dies at age 90

Feinstein, elected in 1992, was a vocal gun-control advocate who often sought common ground with Republicans, sometimes frustrating her more liberal colleagues.

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[Chalo]

Dianne Feinstein, a ‘true trailblazer' in the Senate, dies at age 90

Feinstein, elected in 1992, was a vocal gun-control advocate who often sought common ground with Republicans, sometimes frustrating her more liberal colleagues.

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She should have gone out to pasture decades ago, along with a lot of her current Senate colleagues. Now I guess the final arbiter of retirement has spoken.

 

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Actress Piper Laurie, 3-time Oscar nominee, dead at 91

Three-time Oscar nominee Piper Laurie has died at the age of 91, according to reports. Laurie, star of movies like “Carrie” and “The Hustler,” also starred in the television…

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[Chalo]

Aw man. No more Suzanne Somers. She'll be missed.

Suzanne Somers, fitness icon and star of "Three's Company," dies at age 76 following cancer battle

Somers was most famous for her role as Chrissy Snow on the beloved 1970s sitcom "Three's Company."

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Burt Young of ‘Rocky’ dead at 83

Burt Young, known for playing Paulie in “Rocky,” died earlier this month, the New York Times reports. He was 83. Young, who died Oct. 8 in Los Angeles, was nominated for an Oscar for hi…

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‘Shaft’ star Richard Roundtree dies at 81: reports

Actor Richard Roundtree, who broke barriers and achieved international stardom as the titular character in the “Shaft” film franchise, died Tuesday after a brief battle with pancreatic …

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Matthew Perry, famous for his role as Chandler Bing on ‘Friends,' dead at 54

The prolific actor was nominated for five Emmys during his career.

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George Brown, drummer and co-founder of Kool & The Gang, dead at 74

Kool & The Gang has sold millions of records with its catchy blend of jazz, funk and soul, what George Brown liked to call “the sound of happiness.”

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Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter dies at 96

Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, the longtime wife of former United States President Jimmy Carter, has died at the age of 96. The Carter Center confirmed her death on Sunday afternoon, sayi…

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‘Goodfellas’ and ‘The Sopranos’ actress Suzanne Shepherd dies at 89

Suzanne Shepherd, the actress best known for her roles in “The Sopranos” and “Goodfellas” has passed away at the age of 89, according to multiple reports. Her agent confirmed to Variety that …

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[Chalo]

Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter dies at 96

Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, the longtime wife of former United States President Jimmy Carter, has died at the age of 96. The Carter Center confirmed her death on Sunday afternoon, sayi…

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I can't think of another couple I'd have wanted to live until their 100th anniversary.

 

[nicobie]

I can't think of another couple I'd have wanted to live until their 100th anniversary.

Yeah, I'd like to see trump swing a hammer

 

[Chalo]

Yeah, I'd like to see trump swing a hammer

Me too. Busting rocks, though.

 

[marvin78]

Me too. Busting rocks, though.

Chain gangs sadly have gone out of fashion haven't they? If not, I would pay good money to see the orange lard split some stones and actually contribute to society.

 

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Lots of shows our daughter watched growing up.

Marty Krofft, creator of iconic children's TV shows including 'H.R. Pufnstuf,' dies

Marty Krofft, the creator of iconic children's TV shows including "H.R. Pufnstuf," "Land of the Lost," "Lidsville" and "The Bugaloos," has died. He was 86.

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[Chalo]

Lots of shows our daughter watched growing up.

Marty Krofft, creator of iconic children's TV shows including 'H.R. Pufnstuf,' dies

Marty Krofft, the creator of iconic children's TV shows including "H.R. Pufnstuf," "Land of the Lost," "Lidsville" and "The Bugaloos," has died. He was 86.

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I grew up with some of those programs, and later I appreciated Mr. Show's tribute to the Kroffts:

 

[e-beach]

Charlie Munger - gone at 99.

Wonder if he left his billions to anything / anybody good?

Charlie Munger, investing genius and Warren Buffett's right-hand man, dies at age 99

 

[gromike]

And now Henry Kissinger, at 100 no less. Big in our world here with our ties to China.

://www.reuters.com/world/us/henry-kissinger-american-diplomat-nobel-winner-dead-100-2023-11-30/

 

[Skorohod]

And now Henry Kissinger, at 100 no less. Big in our world here with our ties to China.

://www.reuters.com/world/us/henry-kissinger-american-diplomat-nobel-winner-dead-100-2023-11-30/

"He is not dead, he just went home..."

 

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Sandra Day O’Connor, first woman to serve on Supreme Court, dies at 93

Retired Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman to serve on the Supreme Court and who emerged as the swing vote on some of the court’s biggest cases, died Friday. She was 93. O’Connor died in …

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Denny Laine, British musician who co-founded The Moody Blues and Paul McCartney's Wings, dies at 79

The acclaimed singer and guitarist died Tuesday morning after health setbacks from interstitial lung disease, his wife wrote on social media.

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Norman Lear death: Legendary television creator, writer, film producer dies

Legendary television creator, writer, film producer and political activist Norman Lear has died at 101, according to his website.

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[Chalo]

Norman Lear death: Legendary television creator, writer, film producer dies

Legendary television creator, writer, film producer and political activist Norman Lear has died at 101, according to his website.

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Now there's a guy who affected uncountable lives to some degree or another. I can't imagine what the '70s would have been like without him.

 

[docw009]

Re Denny Laine, I had forgotten the Moody Blues started out as a Birmingham pop band.

 

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‘Love Story’ actor Ryan O’Neal dead at 82

Actor Ryan O’Neal famous for his Oscar-nominated role in “Love Story” and starring in “What’s Up Doc?” has died. He was 82. The ’70s heartthrob passed away…

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