Death Notices (OT)

[Squire]

Former Phillies Minor League Chace Numata from injuries suffered in a recent auto accident

[BaseballCat]

I just saw him play 8/19 in Richmond. Always talkative and good with the fans. Based on the initial story I knew it was not good, but I would not have predicted this. Chace you will be missed. RIP

[julio]

Former Phillies Minor League Chace Numata from injuries suffered in a recent auto accident

See links in the "former Phillies" thread.

Also, for what it's worth, not an auto accident. Chace was on a skateboard, and reports indicate that he hit something and fell - no third parties involved.

Detroit Tigers minor leaguer Chace Numata dies from injuries in skateboarding...

[Jeff05]

Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe's liberator turned oppressor, dies aged 95.

Robert Mugabe dies aged 95

[julio]

Mugabe's obit from the Guardian:

Robert Mugabe, former Zimbabwe president, dies aged 95

You will forgive me if I do not say "RIP." Zimbabwe is a better place without Mugabe. The world is a better place without Mugabe. Other tyrants, and wannabe tyrants, should take note: there will be precious little positive said about Robert Mugabe, on the occasion of his passing.

"... and there was much rejoicing."

[Philsmania]

Mugabe's obit from the Guardian:

Robert Mugabe, former Zimbabwe president, dies aged 95

You will forgive me if I do not say "RIP." Zimbabwe is a better place without Mugabe. The world is a better place without Mugabe. Other tyrants, and wannabe tyrants, should take note: there will be precious little positive said about Robert Mugabe, on the occasion of his passing.

"... and there was much rejoicing."

When former Chilean dictator Agosto Pinochet died, I said R.I.P., though I noted that the "R" stood for "roast".

[julio]

When former Chilean dictator Agosto Pinochet died, I said R.I.P., though I noted that the "R" stood for "roast".

Yeah, well, that would properly have been "R.I.H.," don't you think?

[el-pietro]

Depends on the what the P stands for? Pieces for example.

[Philsmania]

Former MLB player Chris Duncan, utility player for the Cardinals in the middle seasons of last decade. Brain cancer.

Former Cardinals player Chris Duncan, who helped team win World Series, dies at...

[Squire]

Former Oil Man and Corporate Raider, T. Boone Pickens, Age 91

[zambonir]

Austin musician and cult legend Daniel Johnston

[bkox]

Eddie Money Dead at 70, Weeks After Announcing Esophageal Cancer Diagnosis

[zambonir]

saw him at a Phillies game

[bkox]

Ric Ocasek, Lead Singer of The Cars, Dead in NY at 75

[Philsmania]

A rough weekend for fans of '80's music.

[andyb]

Cokie Roberts

Legendary journalist and political commentator Cokie Roberts dies at 75

[BaseballCat]

Cokie Roberts was one of my all-time favorites. When I was commuting a few years back, her segments on NPR made the drive more enjoyable. Thoughtful, funny and an outstanding person. You will be missed. RIP

[Jeff05]

Former French President Jacques Chirac dies

[Purduke]

Jessye Norman, Soprano

[Lawman]

Arizona Cardinals' owner Bill Bidwill.