Obituaries for 2023

[Polly Ticks]

Man, first it was "Fish Heads" and now it's "They're Coming to Take Me Away" ... it's been a rough week for Dr. Demento fans.

[jmyrlefuller]

Man, first it was "Fish Heads" and now it's "They're Coming to Take Me Away" ... it's been a rough week for Dr. Demento fans.

Thankfully, the Good Doctor D is still with us.

And Weird Al, too.

[Gefn]

Man, first it was "Fish Heads" and now it's "They're Coming to Take Me Away" ... it's been a rough week for Dr. Demento fans.

All these songs from when I was a kid….boy do I feel nostalgic

[GtHawk]

Man, first it was "Fish Heads" and now it's "They're Coming to Take Me Away" ... it's been a rough week for Dr. Demento fans.

Wow, I remember sitting in the parking lot after work listening to The Dr. Demento show with about a dozen other employees, fun times.

[mountaineer]

Hall of Fame NFL coach Bud Grant dies at 95
1 hr 28 mins ago

(CNN) -- Longtime Minnesota Vikings coach Bud Grant died Saturday at 95, the "absolutely heartbroken" team said in a statement.

"We, like all Vikings and NFL fans, are shocked and saddened by this terrible news," the statement said.

Grant coached the Vikings for 18 seasons from 1967 through 1983 and again in 1985. He was the engineer of the Vikings vaunted "Purple People Eaters" defense that won 10 division crowns in 11 seasons starting in 1968.

Grant led the Vikings to four Super Bowls, though his team never won. His 1969 squad has the distinction of winning the final NFL Championship game before the NFL and AFL merged the following season. ... More

[verga]

Wow, I remember sitting in the parking lot after work listening to The Dr. Demento show with about a dozen other employees, fun times.

Way Back in the day, they used to ship the show to stations on Vinyl. Friend of mine's brother was interning and they would occasionally give him "last week's show." We would play the snot out of them, especially at the one guy's house whose mother hated Dr. D. The best times.

[Cyber Liberty]

Way Back in the day, they used to ship the show to stations on Vinyl. Friend of mine's brother was interning and they would occasionally give him "last week's show." We would play the snot out of them, especially at the one guy's house whose mother hated Dr. D. The best times.

American Top 40 was also shipped on vinyl.

[DB]

"Rapper Costa Titch dies at 28 after collapsing onstage during music festival"

https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/rapper-costa-titch-dies-28-collapsing-onstage-music-festival

[Ghost Bear]

I have debated whether to post this here, because I don't like sharing personal info online. But...

My wife of 22 years, companion of 33 years (we lived together for 11 years before getting formally married) died last Wednesday, March 8, from complications of metastatic cancer. She had been ill with various symptoms since mid-January, but it wasn't until Feb. 20 when I had to take her to the emergency room for what turned out to be blood clots on both lungs that we found out about the cancer. The blood clots were treated successfully, but the cancer was not treatable. Her decline in the hospital was so rapid that they were not able to discover the original source of the cancer before her death. The biopsy they did on Feb. 28 showed that the cancer was of a "diffuse type" which would not respond well to chemotherapy, and it had spread to too many locations to attempt treatment with radiation. And then she was gone.

I am managing to cope by focusing on the tasks that need to be done. But ultimately, my life will be empty without her.

[sneakypete]

I have debated whether to post this here, because I don't like sharing personal info online. But...

My wife of 22 years, companion of 33 years (we lived together for 11 years before getting formally married) died last Wednesday, March 8, from complications of metastatic cancer. She had been ill with various symptoms since mid-January, but it wasn't until Feb. 20 when I had to take her to the emergency room for what turned out to be blood clots on both lungs that we found out about the cancer. The blood clots were treated successfully, but the cancer was not treatable. Her decline in the hospital was so rapid that they were not able to discover the original source of the cancer before her death. The biopsy they did on Feb. 28 showed that the cancer was of a "diffuse type" which would not respond well to chemotherapy, and it had spread to too many locations to attempt treatment with radiation. And then she was gone.

I am managing to cope by focusing on the tasks that need to be done. But ultimately, my life will be empty without her.

@Ghost Bear

Take  comfort that  many of us will share your grief and hope you  find a way to recover emotionally very quickly. I think I am probably expressing all this wrong,but I hope  you understand the meanings of my basic message.

[DB]

I have debated whether to post this here, because I don't like sharing personal info online. But...

My wife of 22 years, companion of 33 years (we lived together for 11 years before getting formally married) died last Wednesday, March 8, from complications of metastatic cancer. She had been ill with various symptoms since mid-January, but it wasn't until Feb. 20 when I had to take her to the emergency room for what turned out to be blood clots on both lungs that we found out about the cancer. The blood clots were treated successfully, but the cancer was not treatable. Her decline in the hospital was so rapid that they were not able to discover the original source of the cancer before her death. The biopsy they did on Feb. 28 showed that the cancer was of a "diffuse type" which would not respond well to chemotherapy, and it had spread to too many locations to attempt treatment with radiation. And then she was gone.

I am managing to cope by focusing on the tasks that need to be done. But ultimately, my life will be empty without her.

Very sorry to hear that. She lives on in your heart and soul now.

[Texas Yellow Rose]

I have debated whether to post this here, because I don't like sharing personal info online. But...

My wife of 22 years, companion of 33 years (we lived together for 11 years before getting formally married) died last Wednesday, March 8, from complications of metastatic cancer. She had been ill with various symptoms since mid-January, but it wasn't until Feb. 20 when I had to take her to the emergency room for what turned out to be blood clots on both lungs that we found out about the cancer. The blood clots were treated successfully, but the cancer was not treatable. Her decline in the hospital was so rapid that they were not able to discover the original source of the cancer before her death. The biopsy they did on Feb. 28 showed that the cancer was of a "diffuse type" which would not respond well to chemotherapy, and it had spread to too many locations to attempt treatment with radiation. And then she was gone.

I am managing to cope by focusing on the tasks that need to be done. But ultimately, my life will be empty without her.

I am very sorry for your loss.

[Polly Ticks]

I have debated whether to post this here, because I don't like sharing personal info online. But...

My wife of 22 years, companion of 33 years (we lived together for 11 years before getting formally married) died last Wednesday, March 8, from complications of metastatic cancer. She had been ill with various symptoms since mid-January, but it wasn't until Feb. 20 when I had to take her to the emergency room for what turned out to be blood clots on both lungs that we found out about the cancer. The blood clots were treated successfully, but the cancer was not treatable. Her decline in the hospital was so rapid that they were not able to discover the original source of the cancer before her death. The biopsy they did on Feb. 28 showed that the cancer was of a "diffuse type" which would not respond well to chemotherapy, and it had spread to too many locations to attempt treatment with radiation. And then she was gone.

I am managing to cope by focusing on the tasks that need to be done. But ultimately, my life will be empty without her.

Oh, I'm so sorry.  Cancer really, REALLY stinks.
Praying that you and your family will find comfort and peace in your time of grieving.

[mountaineer]

I am sorry to hear of the passing of your precious companion, Ghost Bear. I pray that God will  comfort you and all who love her.

[verga]

I have debated whether to post this here, because I don't like sharing personal info online. But...

My wife of 22 years, companion of 33 years (we lived together for 11 years before getting formally married) died last Wednesday, March 8, from complications of metastatic cancer. She had been ill with various symptoms since mid-January, but it wasn't until Feb. 20 when I had to take her to the emergency room for what turned out to be blood clots on both lungs that we found out about the cancer. The blood clots were treated successfully, but the cancer was not treatable. Her decline in the hospital was so rapid that they were not able to discover the original source of the cancer before her death. The biopsy they did on Feb. 28 showed that the cancer was of a "diffuse type" which would not respond well to chemotherapy, and it had spread to too many locations to attempt treatment with radiation. And then she was gone.

I am managing to cope by focusing on the tasks that need to be done. But ultimately, my life will be empty without her.

Condolences and prairies for you and your family.

[Smokin Joe]

I have debated whether to post this here, because I don't like sharing personal info online. But...

My wife of 22 years, companion of 33 years (we lived together for 11 years before getting formally married) died last Wednesday, March 8, from complications of metastatic cancer. She had been ill with various symptoms since mid-January, but it wasn't until Feb. 20 when I had to take her to the emergency room for what turned out to be blood clots on both lungs that we found out about the cancer. The blood clots were treated successfully, but the cancer was not treatable. Her decline in the hospital was so rapid that they were not able to discover the original source of the cancer before her death. The biopsy they did on Feb. 28 showed that the cancer was of a "diffuse type" which would not respond well to chemotherapy, and it had spread to too many locations to attempt treatment with radiation. And then she was gone.

I am managing to cope by focusing on the tasks that need to be done. But ultimately, my life will be empty without her.

My heart goes out to you, brother. You will fill that emptiness with her memory and in time, the pain will fade and the joy of having known her will remain to fill that void. It isn't the same, but it makes each day more bearable. (Mrs. Joe passed from a heart attack a year ago December).

[Bigun]

Very sorry to read this sad news @Ghost Bear. Praying for peace and comfort for all who knew and loved her.

[Lando Lincoln]

@Ghost Bear

So sorry to learn of this. Sending prayers and sincere condolences.

[DCPatriot]

I have debated whether to post this here, because I don't like sharing personal info online. But...

My wife of 22 years, companion of 33 years (we lived together for 11 years before getting formally married) died last Wednesday, March 8, from complications of metastatic cancer. She had been ill with various symptoms since mid-January, but it wasn't until Feb. 20 when I had to take her to the emergency room for what turned out to be blood clots on both lungs that we found out about the cancer. The blood clots were treated successfully, but the cancer was not treatable. Her decline in the hospital was so rapid that they were not able to discover the original source of the cancer before her death. The biopsy they did on Feb. 28 showed that the cancer was of a "diffuse type" which would not respond well to chemotherapy, and it had spread to too many locations to attempt treatment with radiation. And then she was gone.

I am managing to cope by focusing on the tasks that need to be done. But ultimately, my life will be empty without her.

@Ghost Bear

May God give you the strength to see you through this difficult time. 

[catfish1957]

Condolences @Ghost Bear

May time lessen the pain, and honor her memory.

[deb]

I have debated whether to post this here, because I don't like sharing personal info online. But...

My wife of 22 years, companion of 33 years (we lived together for 11 years before getting formally married) died last Wednesday, March 8, from complications of metastatic cancer. She had been ill with various symptoms since mid-January, but it wasn't until Feb. 20 when I had to take her to the emergency room for what turned out to be blood clots on both lungs that we found out about the cancer. The blood clots were treated successfully, but the cancer was not treatable. Her decline in the hospital was so rapid that they were not able to discover the original source of the cancer before her death. The biopsy they did on Feb. 28 showed that the cancer was of a "diffuse type" which would not respond well to chemotherapy, and it had spread to too many locations to attempt treatment with radiation. And then she was gone.

I am managing to cope by focusing on the tasks that need to be done. But ultimately, my life will be empty without her.

Please accept my sincerest condolences.

[Cyber Liberty]

   @Ghost Bear

[Millee]

I have debated whether to post this here, because I don't like sharing personal info online. But...

My wife of 22 years, companion of 33 years (we lived together for 11 years before getting formally married) died last Wednesday, March 8, from complications of metastatic cancer. She had been ill with various symptoms since mid-January, but it wasn't until Feb. 20 when I had to take her to the emergency room for what turned out to be blood clots on both lungs that we found out about the cancer. The blood clots were treated successfully, but the cancer was not treatable. Her decline in the hospital was so rapid that they were not able to discover the original source of the cancer before her death. The biopsy they did on Feb. 28 showed that the cancer was of a "diffuse type" which would not respond well to chemotherapy, and it had spread to too many locations to attempt treatment with radiation. And then she was gone.

I am managing to cope by focusing on the tasks that need to be done. But ultimately, my life will be empty without her.

@Ghost Bear

My deepest condolences for your loss.

[GrouchoTex]

I am so sorry, @Ghost Bear.
May God comfort you.

[Ghost Bear]

Thanks to everyone for their condolences.

[Wingnut]

Joe Pepitone has left the building.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/joe-pepitone-yankees-star-favorite-generations-dies-82-rcna74815

[mystery-ak]

Former Rep. Pat Schroeder, pioneer for women’s rights, dies
A pioneer for women’s and family rights in Congress, former Colorado Rep. Pat Schroeder, has died at the age of 82
ByDOUGLASS K. DANIEL Associated Press
March 13, 2023, 10:19 PM

WASHINGTON -- Former U.S. Rep. Pat Schroeder, a pioneer for women’s and family rights in Congress, has died. She was 82.

Schroeder's former press secretary, Andrea Camp, said Schroeder suffered a stroke recently and died Monday night at a hospital in Celebration, Florida, the city where she had been residing in recent years.

Schroeder took on the powerful elite with her rapier wit and antics for 24 years, shaking up stodgy government institutions by forcing them to acknowledge that women had a role in government.

Her unorthodox methods cost her important committee posts, but Schroeder said she wasn’t willing to join what she called “the good old boys’ club” just to score political points. Unafraid of embarrassing her congressional colleagues in public, she became an icon for the feminist movement.

more
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/former-rep-pat-schroeder-pioneer-womens-rights-dies-97841678

[mountaineer]

We ran into Pat Schroeder in the lobby of the Essex House when we were on our honeymoon in NYC in 1996. I refrained from talking politics with her.

[mountaineer]

Dick Fosbury, Olympic Champion & High Jump Pioneer, Dead at 76
By Jonathan Gault
March 13, 2023

Dick Fosbury, the man who revolutionized the high jump in the 1960s and whose namesake technique — the “Fosbury Flop” — endures to this day, died on Sunday at the age of 76, according to his agent Ray Schulte.

Few athletes in history have had a greater effect on the sport of track & field than Fosbury. Now, more than five decades after Fosbury popularized it by winning the gold medal at the 1968 Olympics, the Fosbury Flop remains the dominant technique for virtually all elite high jumpers.  ...  Prior to Fosbury, top high jumpers had cycled through a number of techniques, from the scissors to the Western roll to the straddle.   ... Let's Run

[catfish1957]

I've been an Astros fan, since near the beginning, and remember the culture shock of when the Yankees sent Joe to Houston.

He felt and acted like he was in a different country   

[Wingnut]

I've been an Astros fan, since near the beginning, and remember the culture shock of when the Yankees sent Joe to Houston.

He felt and acted like he was in a different country   

Then the stro's shipped his ass off to the Cubs. :(  That same year (1970) I read the book Ball Four and laughed my ass off reading about Pepitone's antics!

[catfish1957]

Then the stro's shipped his ass off to the Cubs. :(  That same year (1970) I read the book Ball Four and laughed my ass off reading about Pepitone's antics!

Loved that Book.  Doug Rader was especially a hoot.  I don't think I would ever have eaten anything out of that locker room. 

Saw team mate Jesus Alou died recently too. That generations sure is dying off fast.

[Wingnut]

Loved that Book.  Doug Rader was especially a hoot.  I don't think I would ever have eaten anything out of that locker room. 

Saw team mate Jesus Alou died recently too. That generations sure is dying off fast.

Our generation took so many words from that book and they became part of our lexicon. 
Lets go pound some Budweiser's.-  Joe Schultz
Shit F*ck
Shooting beavers.
Ding Dong Bell(ed).
F. you Shakespeare.- Pete Rose.

[GrouchoTex]

Our generation took so many words from that book and they became part of our lexicon. 
Lets go pound some Budweiser's.-  Joe Schultz
Shit F*ck
Shooting beavers.
Ding Dong Bell(ed).
F. you Shakespeare.- Pete Rose.

That was a great book, for sure.

[mountaineer]

Mr. M's cousin Bill told an anecdote just a few days ago at the funeral of the cousin's brother, Steve, who spent his entire life in a wheelchair with a form of muscular dystrophy. The brothers went to a baseball game one day, and Steve was looking forward to seeing Joe Pepitone, one of his favorite players. To their dismay, Joe had been injured the previous day and wasn't going to play, but then they spotted him in the stands in street clothes. Fans were crowded around, talking to him, trying to get autographs, etc.

"Please go over and ask him to come over and see me," Steve asked. Bill reluctantly did so, and he wasn't sure Joe even heard his request. A few innings later, however, "this guy with big black sideburns" came and sat next to Steve's wheelchair and spent some 20 minutes talking to him. One of the high points in Steve's life was meeting and talking to Joe Pepitone.

[Kamaji]

Jim Gordon, Eric Clapton drummer and convicted murderer, dead at 77

By Erin Keller   
March 15, 2023

Jim Gordon — the Grammy-winning rock drummer for Eric Clapton and George Harrison — who was convicted of killing his mother in 1983 while suffering from schizophrenia, has died. He was 77.

His publicist, Bob Merlis, confirmed to The Post on Wednesday that Gordon died Monday at the California Medical Facility in Vacaville of natural causes “after a long incarceration and lifelong battle with mental illness.”

The Post reached out to a Clapton rep for comment.

Born on July 14, 1945, Gordon backed the Everly Brothers and played on The Beach Boys’ 1966 album “Pet Sounds.”

He toured with Clapton in 1969 and 1970 as part of the band Delaney & Bonnie. Clapton briefly formed a new band, Derek and the Dominos, that also featured Gordon.

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Source:  https://nypost.com/2023/03/15/jim-gordon-eric-clapton-drummer-and-convicted-murderer-dead-at-77/

[Kamaji]

Bobby Caldwell dead at 71: Best known for hit ‘What You Won’t Do for Love’

By Samantha Ibrahim and
Eric Hegedus   
March 15, 2023

Singer-songwriter Bobby Caldwell has died after a long illness.

He was 71.

The blues crooner — best known for his jazzy hit “What You Won’t Do for Love” — died Tuesday at his New Jersey home, his wife, Mary Caldwell, shared on Twitter.

The songwriter had been battling neuropathy for the last five years and struggled to walk.

“I held him tight in my arms as he left us. I am forever heartbroken,” she wrote. “Thanks to all of you for your many prayers over the years.”

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Source:  https://nypost.com/2023/03/15/bobby-caldwell-dead-at-71-best-known-for-hit-what-you-wont-do-for-love/

[Smokin Joe]

https://conservativebrief.com/top-lawyer-71402/?utm_source=CB&utm_medium=258

Top Lawyer Who Served in Clinton Administration Killed After Turbulence Struck Business Jet

A leading Washington, D.C., lawyer who worked for the Bill Clinton administration was killed after severe turbulence struck a business jet she was flying on earlier this week.

“Dana J. Hyde’s name was released by the Connecticut State Troopers, one of the agencies investigating Friday’s emergency landing at Bradley International Airport just north of Hartford,” NBC News reported on Monday.

Like Lorretta Fuddy in her plane troubles, she was the only one to die.

[mountaineer]

https://conservativebrief.com/top-lawyer-71402/?utm_source=CB&utm_medium=258

Top Lawyer Who Served in Clinton Administration Killed After Turbulence Struck Business Jet
 Like Lorretta Fuddy in her plane troubles, she was the only one to die.

How very curious!

[catfish1957]

How very curious!

Arkancide strikes again????.....

Apparently somehow social media has scrubbed one of my favorite memes of all time, and I can't find it.

It shows a picture of an Angry Hillary, captioned.....

How many people do you know who have had 27 friends commit suicide?

[sneakypete]

https://conservativebrief.com/top-lawyer-71402/?utm_source=CB&utm_medium=258

Top Lawyer Who Served in Clinton Administration Killed After Turbulence Struck Business Jet
 Like Lorretta Fuddy in her plane troubles, she was the only one to die.

@Smokin Joe

I wonder if she had already received her subpoena to testify against the Clintons?

[sneakypete]

Arkancide strikes again????.....

Apparently somehow social media has scrubbed one of my favorite memes of all time, and I can't find it.

It shows a picture of an Angry Hillary, captioned.....

How many people do you know who have had 27 friends commit suicide?

@catfish1957

I have seen  that posted on TBR within  the last two weeks,but can't remember who posted it. Maybe there is some sort of search you can do that will lead you to that post?

Sorry that I can't help you more on this,but I am NOT computer literate.

[Wingnut]

How very curious!

Check for puncture marks on the back of her neck...

[Gefn]

'The Wire' Star Lance Reddick Dead at 60

Lance Reddick, famous for his work on HBO's "The Wire" and the "John Wick" movie franchise has died ... TMZ has learned.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... Lance's body was discovered at his Studio City home Friday morning around 9:30 AM. His cause of death is currently unclear, but our law enforcement sources say it appears to be natural.

Lance had been doing a press tour for the fourth installment of the 'John Wick' franchise -- he plays Charon in the movie -- and had a guest appearance scheduled for next week on Kelly Clarkson's show.

Lance posted a selfie video on social media Wednesday morning, appearing to be at home with his dogs instead of attending the 'Wick 4' premiere in New York City ... though he never mentioned why he wasn't going to the premiere.

https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/17/the-wire-star-lance-reddick-dead-dies/

[Gefn]

'The Wire' Star Lance Reddick Dead at 60



https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/17/the-wire-star-lance-reddick-dead-dies/

I enjoyed him in “The Wire” and a tv shop called “Corporate” He had a marvelous voice, RIP.

[Free Vulcan]

I enjoyed him in “The Wire” and a tv shop called “Corporate” He had a marvelous voice, RIP.

Aw man, he was one of my all-time favorites. Loved him in Fringe and everything else he did. Just watched a reaction to Wick a few weeks ago.

So much talent gone too soon.

[txradioguy]

R.I.P. Charon. You were and outstanding concierge and bodyguard. And you were good with dogs.

The New York Continental won’t be the same without you.

[sneakypete]

'The Wire' Star Lance Reddick Dead at 60



https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/17/the-wire-star-lance-reddick-dead-dies/

@Gefn

I don't  remember any specific roles that I have seen him in,but I do remember he  was an excellent  actor.

I do remember binge watching "The Wire",though,and consider it to be one of the best tv series ever aired. Seems like  EVERYBODY  in that series were the best actors you could find. I know that makes no sense,but watch it for yourself and then get back with  me.

[DB]

'The Wire' Star Lance Reddick Dead at 60



https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/17/the-wire-star-lance-reddick-dead-dies/

The actor died 'suddenly' of natural causes on Friday morning, his representative confirmed
https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/lance-reddick-star-wire-john-wick-franchise-dead-60

More "suddenly"...

[Gefn]

@Gefn

I don't  remember any specific roles that I have seen him in,but I do remember he  was an excellent  actor.

I do remember binge watching "The Wire",though,and consider it to be one of the best tv series ever aired. Seems like  EVERYBODY  in that series were the best actors you could find. I know that makes no sense,but watch it for yourself and then get back with  me.

@sneakypete

You told me about “The Wire” a few months ago and I binged it around Thanksgiving. So grateful you told me about this show, it was one of the bes5 TV dramas I’ve ever seen