Death Notices (OT)

[Philsmania]

At one point in time, maybe the most respected person in America from both sides of the Aisle. RIP to a guy who really might be called a Hero by many correctly (unlike people in sports, for who the term is not really appropriate).

This.

RIP, Sir.

[And I have to add, Thank God Joe Biden is the President, instead of Donald Trump - this means that the statement that comes from the White House concerning General Powell’s passing will be… dignified, respectful…decent… instead of something intended to puff up Donald Trump’s ego, and tear down any possible competition to that ego.]

Trump true to form:
https://twitter.com/maggieNYT/status/1450455942714306566

[VoteForKalas]

That's right, Philsmania, true to form indeed

The envy he displays is so pathetic; it is always all about him!

[julio]

The really sad thing, to me, is that so many Americans - including, dare I say it, some members of the Philliesphans community - who continue to excuse, or even admire this man’s casual viciousness.

I do hope I live to see the responses of America to Donald Trump’s passing from this life. It will be interesting, and, I suspect, rather illuminating.

[Philsmania]

The really sad thing, to me, is that so many Americans - including, dare I say it, some members of the Philliesphans community - who continue to excuse, or even admire this man’s casual viciousness.

I do hope I live to see the responses of America to Donald Trump’s passing from this life. It will be interesting, and, I suspect, rather illuminating.

When the brutal ex-Chilean dictator Agosto Pinochet passed on from this world, I believe I said may he Roast In Peace.

[tom81]

Tom Morey, Surfer Who Invented the Boogie Board, Dies at 86

Tom Morey, Surfer Who Invented the Boogie Board, Dies at 86

Thanks for your wonderful invention!

[bkox]

'Friends' actor who played Gunther dies at 59 following cancer battle

[bkox]

Longtime NFL official Carl Madsen dies on way home from Chiefs-Titans

[bkox]

Legendary Red Sox broadcaster Jerry Remy reportedly dies after long cancer fight

[Philsmania]

Terence Williams a/k/a Astro, founding member of the '80's British pop reggae band UB40.

https://www.aol.com/entertainment/ub40-founding-member-astro-dies-113304024-144215603.html

[bkox]

Former Mets relief pitcher Pedro Feliciano dies at 45

[Philsmania]

Actor Dean Stockwell whose career spanned 70 years from childhood to old age.

'Blue Velvet' and 'Quantum Leap' actor Dean Stockwell has died at age 85

[Philsmania]

Max Cleland, Wounded Vietnam vet turned GA state official turned VA chief turned US Senator (until he lost in 2002 due to a political cheap shot by Saxby Chamblis).

Max Cleland, former VA administrator and senator, dies at 79

[Philsmania]

Former South African President F. W. de Klerk who played a key role in the peaceful dismantling of aparthied.

South Africa’s last apartheid president F. W. de Klerk dies

[julio]

Graeme Edge, Moody Blues' drummer and co-founder, has passed away. And I will now listen to each and every Blues' album, in order...in memory.

Graeme Edge, Moody Blues' Drummer and Co-Founder, Dead at 80

RIP.

[BostonRoss]

The Moody Blues were down to three members, as Ray Thomas retired many yearsa ago and later passed away. I think Graeme Edge was the last remaining original member though Justin Hayward and John Lodge go back to Days of Future Passed.

I was taking a walk in the coastal town of Rockport, MA about six weeks ago and passed a small concert hall where Justin Hayward was playing. I couldn't see into the performance area, but there was a TV screen in the lobby where I could see him playing acoustically, apparently unaccompanied. At least he seems to be doing well.

[bkox]

Hard-hitting Hall of Fame linebacker Sam Huff dies at 87

[xogfog]

Lugo, SS for '07 champion Red Sox, dies at 45

[bkox]

Art LaFleur, 'The Sandlot' and 'The Santa Clause' Star, Dies at 78

[bkox]

Steve Smith, Penn State and NFL 'Superman,' dies after long ALS battle

[Philsmania]

Art LaFleur, 'The Sandlot' and 'The Santa Clause' Star, Dies at 78

And, in addition to The Sandlot, also Field of Dreams where he played Chick Gandil.