Obituaries for 2023

[libertybele]

Rest in peace sir, thank you for all the music

RIP and yes, thank you for the great music.


www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bX76VR6oQE

[libertybele]

www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMD8hBsA-RI

[mountaineer]

Well, this should be interesting.

QAnon leader Michael Protzman dies in dirtbike accident, followers claim it’s just a hoax
By Katherine Donlevy   
July 6, 2023 5:43pm

A leader of the QAnon conspiracy cult died last weekend in a dirt bike accident — though his minions believe his death is fabricated and part of a larger plan.

Michael Protzman, 60, known to his followers as Negative 48, died Friday in the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota a week after an accident at the Meadow Valley Motocross track in Millville, Minnesota, VICE News confirmed.

According to the medical examiner, Protzman succumbed to his “multiple blunt force injuries” after he “lost control of his dirt bike.”

Protzman served as a god-like figure to his thousands of cult followers since rising to notoriety in 2021. ... NY POST

Hoo boy.

[Cyber Liberty]

Well, this should be interesting.
Hoo boy.

Hoo boy, indeed.

[Kamaji]

Johnie Cooks, Giants Super Bowl winner, dead at 64

By Field Level Media
July 7, 2023

Johnie Cooks, a linebacker who starred at Mississippi State before going on to a 10-year NFL career, died on Thursday.

He was 64.

“When you think of Mississippi State Football, you think of legends like Johnie Cooks,” Mississippi State head coach Zach Arnett wrote on Twitter. “The Bulldog Family lost an all-time great today. On behalf of our program, we extend our condolences to the Cooks family.”

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Source:  https://nypost.com/2023/07/07/johnie-cooks-giants-super-bowl-winner-dead-at-64/

[Kamaji]

Don Reinhoudt, former World’s Strongest Man and powerlifting champion, dead at 78

By Ryan Glasspiegel
July 8, 2023

Don Reinhoudt, who won the 1979 World’s Strongest Man competition, died following a car crash in upstate New York earlier this week.

He was 78.

New York State police announced earlier this week that Reinhoudt veered off the shoulder of a road in Pomfret on Monday and struck a tree.

After he was transported to Brooks Memorial Hospital, Reinhoudt was pronounced dead.

The fatal wreck remained under investigation as of Wednesday’s announcement.

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Source:  https://nypost.com/2023/07/08/former-worlds-strongest-man-don-reinhoudt-dead-at-78/

[Wingnut]

Don Reinhoudt, former World’s Strongest Man and powerlifting champion, dead at 78

By Ryan Glasspiegel
July 8, 2023

Don Reinhoudt, who won the 1979 World’s Strongest Man competition, died following a car crash in upstate New York earlier this week.

He was 78.

New York State police announced earlier this week that Reinhoudt veered off the shoulder of a road in Pomfret on Monday and struck a tree.

After he was transported to Brooks Memorial Hospital, Reinhoudt was pronounced dead.

The fatal wreck remained under investigation as of Wednesday’s announcement.

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Source:  https://nypost.com/2023/07/08/former-worlds-strongest-man-don-reinhoudt-dead-at-78/

Oak tree get out of my way.  To much coke or was it a stroke. 

[libertybele]

Former Tennessee Sen Roy Herron killed in jet ski crash: ‘Will be missed by us all’

Former Tennessee lawmaker Roy B. Herron has died after suffering injuries related to a jet ski accident this month. He was 69.

Herron had decades of public service, including terms in the state House of Representatives, Senate and as chairman of the Tennessee Democratic Party. He was also a candidate for governor in 2010.

FOX 17 reports that Herron was hospitalized after a jet ski accident on Kentucky Lake on July 1.

Many of Herron’s family members and former colleagues have paid tribute in his honor.....

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/former-tennessee-senator-roy-herron-killed-jet-ski-crash-will-missed-us-all

[Kamaji]

Andrea Evans, ‘One Life to Live’ and ‘The Young and the Restless’ star, dead at 66

By Erin Keller
July 10, 2023

Andrea Evans, the soap opera star who rose to fame in the 1970s as bad girl Tina Lord on ABC’s “One Life To Live,” has died. She was 66.

Evans died Sunday of breast cancer at her Pasadena, California, home, her representatives confirmed to The Post on Monday.

“I’ve been working with Andrea for the past seven years. She was such a tremendous talent and an absolute joy to work with,” her manager, Nick Leicht, told The Post.

The two-time Daytime Emmy-nominated actress went on to play Patti Weaver on CBS’ “The Young and the Restless,” Tawny Moore on “The Bold and the Beautiful” and Rebecca Hotchkiss on NBC’s “Passions.”

Most recently, Evans portrayed Patty Walker in 12 episodes of Amazon Prime’s drama series “The Bay” from 2017 to 2020.

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Source:  https://nypost.com/2023/07/10/andrea-evans-one-life-to-live-star-dead-at-66/

[Kamaji]

James Lewis, longtime suspect in the 1982 Tylenol murders, dead at 76

By Allie Griffin
July 11, 2023

James Lewis — the longtime suspect in the cyanide-laced Tylenol poisonings that killed seven people in the Chicago area in 1982 — died in his home Sunday.

Lewis was pronounced dead by medics in his Cambridge, Massachusetts house after they responded to a 911 call of an unresponsive person at about 4 p.m., police said. He was 76.

Police said his death was not suspicious.

Lewis was the prime — and only — suspect in the Tylenol murders that shocked the country and forever changed pharmaceutical packaging.

He was never charged with the killings and the case remains open, but he was convicted of the lesser charge of extortion related to the deadly scheme.

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Source:  https://nypost.com/2023/07/11/james-lewis-longtime-suspect-in-the-1982-tylenol-murders-dead-at-76/

[Kamaji]

This is a true loss for our world.

Milan Kundera, author of 'The Unbearable Lightness of Being', dies at 94

By Robert Muller and Jan Lopatka
July 12, 2023

PRAGUE, July 12 (Reuters) - Czech-born writer Milan Kundera, author of the novel "The Unbearable Lightness of Being" who lived nearly five decades in Paris after emigrating in disillusionment from his Communist-ruled homeland, has died at the age of 94.

The Moravian Library (MZK) in the Czech city of Brno, which houses Kundera's personal collection, said he died in his Paris apartment on Tuesday after a long illness.

Kundera won global accolades for the way he depicted themes and characters that floated between the mundane reality of everyday life and the lofty world of ideas.

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Source:  https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/writer-milan-kundera-dies-czech-television-2023-07-12/

[Kamaji]

Joe Campbell, former Raiders defensive end and Super Bowl champ, found dead at 68 after going on hike

By David Russell
July 14, 2023

Former Raider defensive end Joe Campbell, a member of the 1980 team that won Super Bowl XV, was found dead at 68 after going on a hike Sunday in Florida.

Campbell likely suffered a cardiac incident, his brother Patrick told Delaware Online.

He was a standout at Salesianum School in Delaware, helping the 1972 team win the state title.

“Everybody looked up to him,” longtime friend and former Sallies teammate Dennis Kelly told the outlet. “Everybody loves a winner, and Joe crossed that threshold into being a pro athlete.”

Campbell played college football at Maryland and was an All-American.

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Source:  https://nypost.com/2023/07/14/former-nfl-player-joe-campbell-dead-at-68-after-going-on-florida-hike/

[Kamaji]

Actress, singer and style icon Jane Birkin dead at 76

By Isabel Keane   
July 16, 2023

British actress and singer Jane Birkin, a 1960s and 70s style icon who rose to fame singing in French and was later associated with an eponymous high-end handbag, was found dead at her home in Paris on Sunday at the age of 76.

In sharing the news of her death, the French Culture Ministry said the country had lost a “timeless Francophone icon.”

The singer was known for her musical and romantic relationship with French singer Serge Gainsbourg, with whom she sang the sexually explicit “Je T’Aime… Moi Non Plus” (“I Love You… Me Neither”).

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Source:  https://nypost.com/2023/07/16/jane-birkin-dies-at-76/

[jmyrlefuller]

Follow up on Lisa Marie Presley's death in January.

https://people.com/lisa-marie-presley-autopsy-reveals-tragic-similarities-dad-elvis-presley-death-7561226

 Lisa Marie, who died on Jan. 12 at age 54, had been dealing with a number of health problems in the months leading up to her death just as Elvis had, including long-lasting fevers, nausea, abdominal pain and vomiting, according to the report.

But she ultimately died of a “sequelae of a small bowel obstruction,” which developed after she underwent bariatric surgery several years ago (Such obstructions are known long-term complications of the weight-loss surgery).

When Lisa Marie was in the emergency room, she, too, suffered heart issues and had to have a temporary pacemaker implanted due to life-threatening heart rhythms, per her autopsy report. Her condition continued to decline until she eventually went into cardiac arrest and was pronounced dead 20 minutes later. 

(excerpt)

[mountaineer]

Angelo Mozilo, ex-CEO of Countrywide and face of 2008 mortgage meltdown, dead at 84
By Reuters   
July 17, 2023 7:25pm

Angelo Mozilo, who propelled Countrywide Financial Corp into the largest US mortgage lender before its crash in the 2008 financial crisis, has died, his family foundation said.

Mozilo, 84, died of natural causes, the foundation said in a statement on Sunday.

He became the face of the mortgage meltdown when the subprime crisis surfaced in 2007. ...

In 2006, when Mozilo was the chief of the mortgage lender Countrywide Financial, the firm originated $461 billion worth of loans — close to $41 billion of which were subprime. ... Ny Post

[Kamaji]

Nick Benedict, ‘Days of Our Lives’ and ‘All My Children’ alum, dead at 76

By Brie Stimson, Fox News
July 20, 2023

Nick Benedict, a soap opera actor who was on “Days of Our Lives,” “All My Children,” and “The Young and the Restless,” has died.

He was 76 years old.

Barbara Ferrante, the owner of Jakes’s Steakhouse in Tehachapi, California, where Benedict’s wife Ginger works as a bartender, confirmed the news to Fox News Digital.

“Nick Benedict’s birthday was July 14. He went to be with the Lord this day. Please pray for Ginger,” a Facebook post from Jake’s Steakhouse said.

A fundraising page organized before his death said Ginger had taken a leave of absence from the restaurant after he underwent emergency spinal cord surgery and was admitted to hospice.

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Source:  https://nypost.com/2023/07/20/nick-benedict-days-of-our-lives-and-all-my-children-alum-dead-at-76/

[Free Vulcan]

Another member of the 76 club.

[Kamaji]

‘Sixteen Candles’ star Carlin Glynn dead: ‘Best Little Whorehouse’ Tony winner was 83

By Jane Herz
July 20, 2023

Carlin Glynn, a Tony Award-winning actress and singer known for her role as Brenda Baker in the 1984 hit “Sixteen Candles” and the Broadway smash “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas,” died July 13, she was 83.

Glynn died of complications from dementia and cancer, according to Deadline.

Her daughter, director and actress Mary Stuart Masterson, confirmed the news on Instagram.

“She was the most graceful clumsy person you would ever meet,” Masterson wrote in a heartfelt post. “Strong, smart, silly, intuitive, kind, generous, passionate and a deep listener.”

The post continued, “She was devoted to my father and to the enormous circle of students and collaborators who were considered her chosen family.”

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Source:  https://nypost.com/2023/07/20/sixteen-candles-star-carlin-glynn-dead-best-little-whorehouse-tony-winner-was-83/

[Kamaji]

Tony Bennett dead at 96 in his hometown of New York: ‘Good Italian stock’

By Rob Bailey-Millado
July 21, 2023

Tony Bennett, the legendary pop, jazz and big-band vocalist, has died after a seven-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was 96.

Publicist Sylvia Weiner confirmed Bennett’s death, revealing he passed away in his hometown of New York. His official cause of death — just two weeks shy of his 97th birthday — has not yet been announced.

“I come from good Italian stock — but I’ve tried to stay fit through the years,” Bennett told me nearly 20 years ago.

At the time he was a spry 72, meeting and greeting concertgoers with swagger before a benefit performance in the blazing hot Sonoran Desert of Tucson, Ariz.

For two decades beyond that, the 20-time Grammy winner kept swinging as smoothly as ever — making history as one of the only artists to chart new albums in the ’50s, ’60s, ’70s, ’80s, ’90s, and the first three decades of the 21st century.

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Source:  https://nypost.com/2023/07/21/tony-bennett-dead-at-96/

[jmyrlefuller]

 @Kamaji beat me to it

Arguably the last of the old-school crooners. His sheer longevity was a boon to his career, for sure.

[Kamaji]

@Kamaji beat me to it

Arguably the last of the old-school crooners. His sheer longevity was a boon to his career, for sure.

Absolutely.  He will be missed.

[Wingnut]

@Kamaji beat me to it

Arguably the last of the old-school crooners. His sheer longevity was a boon to his career, for sure.

I believe he sang as long as he could.  Like Glenn Campbell.  But that damn Alzheimer's is a MoFo.  Robs a person of everything they ever had.

[rangerrebew]

WWII veteran and legendary singer Tony Bennett dies at 96
By
Miguel Ortiz
Updated on
Jul 21, 2023
 
SUMMARY
Before Tony Bennett had an impressive singing career, he served his country in WWII.

Tony Bennett is an icon of American music alongside the likes of Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole. Known for traditional pop standards, big band, show tunes and jazz, Bennett earned 20 Grammy Awards, a Lifetime Achievement Award and two Primetime Emmy Awards. With more than 50 million records sold worldwide, his legacy is well-established. Sadly, on July 21, 2023, Bennett passed away at the age of 96. Beyond his music, Bennett can also be remembered for his service in the U.S. Army during WWII.
 
Born Anthony Dominick Benedetto, Bennett grew up in New York during the Great Depression. Listening to the music of Louis Armstrong and Bing Crosby, he started singing at an early age. Although Bennett attended New York’s School of Industrial Art, he dropped out at the age of 16 to help support his family as a copy boy and runner for the Associated Press. Bennett also worked as a singing waiter and participated in amateur singing nights around the city.

In November 1944, three months after his 18th birthday, Bennett was drafted into the Army. He attended training at Fort Dix, New Jersey and Fort Robertson, Nebraska to serve as a rifleman in the infantry. In January 1945, Bennett was assigned to the 63rd Infantry Division’s 255th Infantry Regiment. The unit suffered heavy casualties during the Battle of the Bulge and Bennett was one of many replacements sent to bulk them back up.

https://www.wearethemighty.com/military-news/wwii-veteran-and-legendary-singer-tony-bennett-dies-at-96/

[rangerrebew]

 

[sneakypete]

Anita Pointer of the Pointer Sisters dead at 74



https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/anita-pointer-pointer-sisters-dead-74-2023-01-01/

@Gefn  THAT is a genuine loss to all of mankind.

That girl  and her sisters could SANG! Here is one of my favorite live performances by anybody.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SS6NXsgEoSw

[verga]

Tony Bennett dead at 96 in his hometown of New York: ‘Good Italian stock’

By Rob Bailey-Millado
July 21, 2023

Tony Bennett, the legendary pop, jazz and big-band vocalist, has died after a seven-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was 96.

Publicist Sylvia Weiner confirmed Bennett’s death, revealing he passed away in his hometown of New York. His official cause of death — just two weeks shy of his 97th birthday — has not yet been announced.

“I come from good Italian stock — but I’ve tried to stay fit through the years,” Bennett told me nearly 20 years ago.

At the time he was a spry 72, meeting and greeting concertgoers with swagger before a benefit performance in the blazing hot Sonoran Desert of Tucson, Ariz.

For two decades beyond that, the 20-time Grammy winner kept swinging as smoothly as ever — making history as one of the only artists to chart new albums in the ’50s, ’60s, ’70s, ’80s, ’90s, and the first three decades of the 21st century.

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Source:  https://nypost.com/2023/07/21/tony-bennett-dead-at-96/

RIP sir. you will be missed.

[Kamaji]

‘A Chorus Line’ and ‘All My Children’ actress Pamela Blair dead at 73

By Emily Lefroy
July 24, 2023

Pamela Blair, who originated the role of Val in the musical “A Chorus Line,” has died. She was 73.

Blair died Sunday at home in Phoenix, Arizona, following a lengthy illness, Deadline reported.

Friends and family took to social media to mourn the “All My Children” actress, with Blair’s “Chorus Line” co-star Baayork Lee writing: “I am very sad to say my Sagittarian sister Pam Blair has gone to play with her [‘A Chorus Line’] colleagues among the clouds.”

In a Facebook post, Lee — who shared a birthday with Blair — continued that the pair “always wrote to one another no matter where we were on that day.”

Lee recalled Blair bringing the “house down every night” with her performance of “Dance: Ten, Looks: Three” from “Chorus Line.”

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Source:  https://nypost.com/2023/07/24/a-chorus-line-and-all-my-children-actress-pamela-blair-dead-at-73/

[Kamaji]

Comedian Ron Sexton of ‘The Bob & Tom Show’ fame dead at 52

By Jack Hobbs
July 25, 2023

Comedian Ron Sexton, who was known for playing Donnie Baker on radio’s “The Bob & Tom Show,” died suddenly Friday while on tour in Ohio.

According to Sexton’s family, the comedian was in the middle of traveling to a show when he unexpectedly died.

The family reported the star also had a show on Saturday as well as 39 other stops on the tour.

Sexton’s family announced his passing on Sunday through Facebook.

“It is with immense sadness that we let everyone know that Ron Sexton passed away yesterday,” read the post on the comedian’s page. “He was Donnie Baker to most of you, but Ron and Dad to us.”

“Please respect our privacy at this time and pray for our family,” concluded the post alongside a photo of Sexton and his family.

“Bob & Tom Show” host Tom Griswold, 70, also posted a tribute to his late friend.

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Source:  https://nypost.com/2023/07/25/ron-sexton-from-the-the-bob-and-tom-show-dead-at-52/

[Kamaji]

Notre Dame football legend, Heisman winner Johnny Lujack dead at 98

By David Russell
July 26, 2023

Johnny Lujack, the Notre Dame quarterback who won three national titles with the Fighting Irish in the 1940s, died Tuesday at 98.

His granddaughter said Lujack entered hospice care recently, ESPN reported.

Lujack led Notre Dame to the championship as a sophomore in 1943, stepping in for Heisman winner Angelo Bertelli when Bertelli left the team for active duty in the Marine Corps for World War II following a 6-0 start.

Lujack himself served in the United States Navy for two years.

He returned to lead the team to the 1946 and 1947 titles, being named a unanimous All-American both years and winning the Heisman in the latter.

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Source:  https://nypost.com/2023/07/26/notre-dame-football-legend-johnny-lujack-dead-at-98/

[mountaineer]

Talking about Johnny Lujack, Mr. M noted that Notre Dame had great post-war success filling the football roster with returning servicemen. It was men playing against boys, more or less. Other schools did it, too, of course, but perhaps not to the same extent.

[Kamaji]

Sinéad O’Connor (aka Shuhada’ Sadaqat) dead: ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’ singer was 56

By Danica Daniel
July 26, 2023

Sinéad O’Connor, the gifted but controversial singer of the classic song “Nothing Compares 2 U,” has died at the age of 56.

In a statement, the singer’s family said: “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinéad. Her family and friends are devastated and have requested privacy at this very difficult time.”

O’Connor erupted onto the music scene with her debut album, “The Lion and the Cobra” in 1987 at the age of 20. She went on to release 10 studio albums during her record-setting career.

Three years after her debut, she became a household name with a rendition of “Nothing Compares 2 U” — a power ballad originally written by Prince.

The track turned O’Connor into an international sensation and was named the number one world single in 1990 by the Billboard Music Awards.

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Source:  https://nypost.com/2023/07/26/sinead-oconnor-dead-at-56/

[sneakypete]

Sinéad O’Connor (aka Shuhada’ Sadaqat) dead: ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’ singer was 56

By Danica Daniel
July 26, 2023

Sinéad O’Connor, the gifted but controversial singer of the classic song “Nothing Compares 2 U,” has died at the age of 56.

In a statement, the singer’s family said: “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinéad. Her family and friends are devastated and have requested privacy at this very difficult time.”

O’Connor erupted onto the music scene with her debut album, “The Lion and the Cobra” in 1987 at the age of 20. She went on to release 10 studio albums during her record-setting career.

Three years after her debut, she became a household name with a rendition of “Nothing Compares 2 U” — a power ballad originally written by Prince.

The track turned O’Connor into an international sensation and was named the number one world single in 1990 by the Billboard Music Awards.

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Source:  https://nypost.com/2023/07/26/sinead-oconnor-dead-at-56/

@Kamaji

I admit this one hurts. Her voice and her musical "POV" were something special.

Since there was no mention as to cause of death,I am guessing suicide.

Ok,read the link,and her death was due  to suicide. Not a real surprise. She was always troubled. I had no idea about her conversion to Islam or all her marriages and divorces,though. That just goes to prove how troubled she really was.

[libertybele]

She was very young. I listened to hear songs briefly back when she gained some popularity. RIP Sinead

[deb]

Hate to hear that she was so troubled all her life. She was given an incredible gift ( singing voice) and was gifted with an incredible song (Nothing Compares 2 U).

[mountaineer]

She was always troubled. I had no idea about her conversion to Islam or all her marriages and divorces,though. That just goes to prove how troubled she really was.

Certainly does. Sad.

[verga]

Sinéad O’Connor (aka Shuhada’ Sadaqat) dead: ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’ singer was 56

By Danica Daniel
July 26, 2023

Sinéad O’Connor, the gifted but controversial singer of the classic song “Nothing Compares 2 U,” has died at the age of 56.

In a statement, the singer’s family said: “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinéad. Her family and friends are devastated and have requested privacy at this very difficult time.”

O’Connor erupted onto the music scene with her debut album, “The Lion and the Cobra” in 1987 at the age of 20. She went on to release 10 studio albums during her record-setting career.

Three years after her debut, she became a household name with a rendition of “Nothing Compares 2 U” — a power ballad originally written by Prince.

The track turned O’Connor into an international sensation and was named the number one world single in 1990 by the Billboard Music Awards.

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Source:  https://nypost.com/2023/07/26/sinead-oconnor-dead-at-56/

I have made it a strict rule to say nothing about he dead, if i can't say something nice. But in this case I am going to make a very rare exception. She was a sick demented B!TCH and the world is better of without her or her ilk. I pray you are in the hottest most putrid part of hell. Good Riddance.

Don NOT ask me for an explanation.
 

[jmyrlefuller]

Just a friendly reminder:

If not for her intentionally disrespectful publicity stunt on national TV 30 years ago, Sinead O'Connor would be a one-hit wonder (with a song that wasn't even hers, how's that for a self-styled "protest singer?") whose opinions would only be slightly more notable than yours or mine. She was an artifact of a brief period of the early 1990s, like Amy Fisher, Lorena Bobbitt, Tonya Harding and Michael Fay.

The fact that she's being lionized as a "legend" makes me laugh. She had been forgotten by the time she died.

[verga]

Just a friendly reminder:

If not for her intentionally disrespectful publicity stunt on national TV 30 years ago, Sinead O'Connor would be a one-hit wonder (with a song that wasn't even hers, how's that for a self-styled "protest singer?") whose opinions would only be slightly more notable than yours or mine. She was an artifact of a brief period of the early 1990s, like Amy Fisher, Lorena Bobbitt, Tonya Harding and Michael Fay.

The fact that she's being lionized as a "legend" makes me laugh. She had been forgotten by the time she died.

[sneakypete]

Just a friendly reminder:

If not for her intentionally disrespectful publicity stunt on national TV 30 years ago, Sinead O'Connor would be a one-hit wonder (with a song that wasn't even hers, how's that for a self-styled "protest singer?") whose opinions would only be slightly more notable than yours or mine. She was an artifact of a brief period of the early 1990s, like Amy Fisher, Lorena Bobbitt, Tonya Harding and Michael Fay.

The fact that she's being lionized as a "legend" makes me laugh. She had been forgotten by the time she died.

@jmyrlefuller

YOUR opinion,and worth  every dollar I paid for it.

Interesting how you singled out her not being a song writer and said not one word about her voice.

Yeah,she was a nutbag. That has and had nothing  to do with her  vocal ability.

[jmyrlefuller]

@jmyrlefuller

YOUR opinion,and worth  every dollar I paid for it.

Interesting how you singled out her not being a song writer and said not one word about her voice.

Yeah,she was a nutbag. That has and had nothing  to do with her  vocal ability.

even that was pedestrian.

[sneakypete]

even that was pedestrian.

@jmyrlefuller

ROFLMAO!

[DB]

Just a friendly reminder:

If not for her intentionally disrespectful publicity stunt on national TV 30 years ago, Sinead O'Connor would be a one-hit wonder (with a song that wasn't even hers, how's that for a self-styled "protest singer?") whose opinions would only be slightly more notable than yours or mine. She was an artifact of a brief period of the early 1990s, like Amy Fisher, Lorena Bobbitt, Tonya Harding and Michael Fay.

The fact that she's being lionized as a "legend" makes me laugh. She had been forgotten by the time she died.

She had numerous successful studio albums. Her first five albums went gold. Love her or hate her, she was very talented. She was a troubled soul, many of the best artist are.

[jmyrlefuller]

Randy Meisner dies at 77

The bassist was a member of the Eagles from its founding until he quit the band in 1977, replaced by Timothy B. Schmit. Meisner sang lead on one Eagles hit, "Take It to the Limit."

https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/randy-meisner-dead-eagles-bassist-take-it-to-the-limit-singer-1235380666/


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMSeyp0p09w

[sneakypete]

Randy Meisner dies at 77

The bassist was a member of the Eagles from its founding until he quit the band in 1977, replaced by Timothy B. Schmit. Meisner sang lead on one Eagles hit, "Take It to the Limit."

 

@jmyrlefuller

BTW,does anyone know why he quit? It ain't like the band was tanking and he had better options.

[jmyrlefuller]

@jmyrlefuller

BTW,does anyone know why he quit? It ain't like the band was tanking and he had better options.

He got tired of all the band members bickering. Plus he was going through a divorce.

https://web.archive.org/web/20110111044442/http://smoothjazznow.com/interviews/randy_meisner.htm

[sneakypete]

He got tired of all the band members bickering. Plus he was going through a divorce.

https://web.archive.org/web/20110111044442/http://smoothjazznow.com/interviews/randy_meisner.htm

@jmyrlefuller

Thanks!

[GtHawk]

He got tired of all the band members bickering. Plus he was going through a divorce.

https://web.archive.org/web/20110111044442/http://smoothjazznow.com/interviews/randy_meisner.htm

So he wanted to find a peaceful easy feeling and take easy?

RIP sir.

[Kamaji]

Bill Cunningham, singer who was original voice for Ken doll, dead at 96

By Nika Shakhnazarova
July 28, 2023

Bill Cunningham, the original voice of the classic Ken doll for Mattel during the early 1960s, has died. He was 96.

Cunningham’s death was confirmed to Deadline Thursday by CESD Talent Agency, which he co-founded in 1963.

The singer-turned-businessman died on July 15 at his home in West Hollywood. No other details were provided.

The founder was “among the great innovators and gentlemen of the talent representation business,” CESD partners Ken Slevin and Paul Doherty said in a statement.

“Bill set the template for client and customer service, particularly in commercial, voice-over and print. He was a warm, gregarious, classy man who made a positive impact on all those he represented and employed. It was our honor to know him and to learn from him.”

CESD Talent Agency is now regarded as one of the most successful commercial and voiceover talent agencies in Hollywood.

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Source:  https://nypost.com/2023/07/28/bill-cunningham-the-original-voice-of-ken-doll-dead-at-96/

[berdie]

He got tired of all the band members bickering. Plus he was going through a divorce.

https://web.archive.org/web/20110111044442/http://smoothjazznow.com/interviews/randy_meisner.htm

I watched a 3 hour documentary about the Eagles not long ago. In addition to the things you mention, once he hit that high note on Take It To The Limit, he totally freaked out because he knew he couldn't do it every night. Henley and Frye (especially) said he "had to" to please the fans.

[jafo2010]

I was never a fan of Sinead O'Connor.  Because of that, I did not much pay attention to anything she did when she was younger.  She tore up a photo of Pope John Paul II on SNL in the 90s.  She was against the child abuse perpetrated by the priests in the Catholic church and I suppose she blamed the hierarchy for protecting the men preying upon children.

Her youngest son committed suicide a few months ago, and she cherished him, and I suppose she did not want to live without him.  Sad really.