Obituaries for 2023

[GtHawk]

RIP Rosalyn a first lady who filled the role well in the traditional manner and always a kind decent person, it's sad but I expect Jimmy to rejoin his love very soon.

[libertybele]

I knew an older couple that were both in their mid 90's and died 2 weeks of one another.  I guess once your spouse is gone, you lose the will to live.  Of course when @Wingnut is gone it will be party time for his spouse. 

????  Ok then...I'll take that as joking around.

[verga]

Rosalyn Carter has passed away.

Breaking

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/obituaries/rosalynn-carter-former-first-lady-dies-rcna62862

I gave her a separate thread out of respect in Breaking News.

RIP

[catfish1957]

RIP

I lived through and remember much about the Carter era.  He was a disaster of a POTUS, but at least you knew he wanted to have the nation's best interest at heat.  I will grant that, versus the current cast of clowns who are hell bent on destroying this country.

[Bigun]

I lived through and remember much about the Carter era.  He was a disaster of a POTUS, but at least you knew he wanted to have the nation's best interest at heat.  I will grant that, versus the current cast of clowns who are hell bent on destroying this country.

 

[Free Vulcan]

Jimmah may have been a disaster of a POTUS, but Rosalyn was the master of the FLOTUS.

[sneakypete]

I lived through and remember much about the Carter era.  He was a disaster of a POTUS, but at least you knew he wanted to have the nation's best interest at heat.  I will grant that, versus the current cast of clowns who are hell bent on destroying this country.

@catfish1957

Providing,of course,that you think "We iz da wurld".

Jimmah was an asshat. Just because  he  MEANT well,doesn't mean he wasn't a disaster.

[mountaineer]

My problems with Jimmy involve mostly the disastrous economy and his post-presidency Carter Center support for Hamas and other Islamoterrorists. I just saw a video recounting how Mrs. Carter was very supportive of Jim Jones and the Peoples' Temple, not long before 900+ people died in Jonestown. Seems to me neither of the Carters was very discerning.

[Cyber Liberty]

My problems with Jimmy involve mostly the disastrous economy and his post-presidency Carter Center support for Hamas and other Islamoterrorists. I just saw a video recounting how Mrs. Carter was very supportive of Jim Jones and the Peoples' Temple, not long before 900+ people died in Jonestown. Seems to me neither of the Carters was very discerning.

People have been using the word "Apartheid" to describe Israel.  Jimmah was the first person I ever recall sticking that label on Israel in order to compare them to South Africa.

[Polly Ticks]

Carlton Pearson, influential Oklahoma megachurch founder who rejected hell, dies at age 70

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The founder of a former megachurch in Oklahoma who was branded a heretic and lost one audience — but gained a new one — after he rejected the idea of hell and supported gay rights has died, his agent said Monday.

Bishop Carlton Pearson died Sunday night in hospice care in Tulsa due to cancer, said his agent, Will Bogle. Pearson was 70.

https://apnews.com/article/carlton-pearson-dies-pastor-universalism-god-b900d86fad8c2c2fd636975b51905465

@mountaineer  Did you see this?

I went to Higher D a couple of times with a friend ... back before Carlton Pearson went off the deep end.  I always enjoyed Jerome and his Sanctified Saxophone.

[mountaineer]

Yes, I did, @Polly Ticks. He and I were at school the same era, you might say. He's older, though. The "deep end" is an understatement, as his Facebook page shows.

[jmyrlefuller]

Carter is/was the case example of being a decent person but a lousy leader.

In contrast to the first three years of Trump, a passable leader but a horrible person.

[sneakypete]

Carter is/was the case example of being a decent person but a lousy leader.

In contrast to the first three years of Trump, a passable leader but a horrible person.

@jmyrlefuller

And,of course,SMART people ONLY vote for decent people,regardless of how out of touch with reality they  really are,right?

[catfish1957]

Carter is/was the case example of being a decent person but a lousy leader.

In contrast to the first three years of Trump, a passable leader but a horrible person.

Think about it, we really haven't had a decent human in the white house in 4 decades.

[AllThatJazzZ]

@mountaineer  Did you see this?

I went to Higher D a couple of times with a friend ... back before Carlton Pearson went off the deep end.  I always enjoyed Jerome and his Sanctified Saxophone.

@Polly Ticks

I attended his church in the early 90s. The P&W was outstanding. I'm sure the preaching was too, but it's the anointed P&W I remember. I hope he renounced his heretical doctrine before passing.

[Polly Ticks]

@Polly Ticks

I attended his church in the early 90s. The P&W was outstanding. I'm sure the preaching was too, but it's the anointed P&W I remember. I hope he renounced his heretical doctrine before passing.

I guess I just missed you, @AllThatJazzZ .  I was at school in Tulsa in the late 1980's.  I was probably a sophomore the last time I visited Higher D.

I hope he did, too. 

[Gefn]

Marty Krofft, Colorful Producer of ‘H.R. Pufnstuf,’ ‘Land of the Lost,’ Dies at 86

Marty Krofft, who with his brother Sid produced memorable kids shows “H.R. Pufnstuf” and “Land of the Lost” — as well as the 2009 feature based on the latter — has died. He was 86.

Krofft died of kidney failure Saturday in Los Angeles, Calif., a family representative told Variety.

Often referred to as the King of Saturday Mornings, Krofft and his brother also produced a number of primetime variety shows, including “Donny and Marie” and “Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters.”

Sid and Marty Krofft began their careers producing children’s television with “H.R. Pufnstuf,” a live-action program about a boy (played by British actor Jack Wild) in a fantastic land with a dragon for a friend (H.R. Pufnstuf, voiced by Lennie Weinrib) and a witch — Witchiepoo, played by Billie Hayes — for an enemy; as conceptualized, the show followed the interactions between human actors; actors in colorful, oversized costumes; and life-size puppets with enormous heads.

https://variety.com/2023/film/news/marty-krofft-dead-h-r-pufnstuf-1235808822/

[Gefn]

Mr. Kroft, between you and your brother , and Hanna and Barbera, you made my Saturday mornings as a child.

Rest in Peace, Sir, and thank you.

[Gefn]

Me also...  I can still sing the songs...lol.

Me Too! HR Puffenstuff, he's a friend when things get rough.....


@Jack Russell

[Ghost Bear]

Marty Krofft, Colorful Producer of ‘H.R. Pufnstuf,’ ‘Land of the Lost,’ Dies at 86

https://variety.com/2023/film/news/marty-krofft-dead-h-r-pufnstuf-1235808822/

I never knew H.R. Pufnstuf was supposed to be a dragon. Oh well, I never watched that show much as a kid, although I did watch some of their other Saturday morning shows, and I loved watching Land of the Lost.

[catfish1957]

Wow, Munger has died at 99.  Great investor, and recognizer of what I call stealthy eco-trends.....  RIP.

Many, including the Sage himself have said Berkshire would be nothing without him.

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2023/nov/28/charlie-munger-dead-berkshire-hathaway

[mountaineer]

@Polly Ticks - good article about Carlton Pearson at World magazine.

[jmyrlefuller]

Jean Knight dies at 80

Though the New Orleans singer was best-known for her hit "Mr. Big Stuff," an advertising staple, she also recorded a memorable version of the zydeco classic "Toot Toot."

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna126972


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9f4CyQto-0E


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMsktRL6ZLM

[mountaineer]

Aw, I loved "Mr. Big Stuff" as a kid.

[Polly Ticks]

@Polly Ticks - good article about Carlton Pearson at World magazine.

A very good article, yes.  Thank you, @mountaineer

[mountaineer]

‘Cheers’ star Frances Sternhagen dead: Tony-winning Broadway actress was 93
By Social Links for Erin Keller
Published Nov. 29, 2023, 4:00 p.m. ET

Frances Sternhagen, the Tony-winning Broadway actress who also charmed TV audiences as Cliff Clavin’s mom, Esther, on “Cheers” has died. She was 93.

Sternhagen’s son, actor John Carlin, announced Wednesday on Instagram that his mother died peacefully of natural causes on Monday night. ...

Sternhagen received Tony nominations for her roles in “The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window” (1972), “Equus” (1975), “Angel” (1978), “On Golden Pond” (1979) and “Morning’s at Seven” (2002).

In addition, the starlet appeared alongside Sean Connery in 1981’s “Outland” and Michael J. Fox in 1988’s “Bright Lights, Big City.” ... NY Post

[Gefn]

BREAKING- HENRY KISSINGER DEAD AT 100


From various news wires, just a headline.

[Gefn]

Henry Kissinger, who shaped world affairs under two presidents, dies at 100

The diplomat exercised an unparalleled control over U.S. international affairs and policymaking. He was also the target of relentless critics, who deemed him unprincipled and amoral.

November 29, 2023 at 8:45 p.m. EST


Presidential adviser Henry A. Kissinger in June 1972, before leaving on his fourth trip to the People's Republic of China. (James Palmer/AP)
Henry A. Kissinger, a scholar, statesman and celebrity diplomat who wielded unparalleled power over U.S. foreign policy throughout the administrations of Presidents Richard M. Nixon and Gerald Ford, and who for decades afterward, as a consultant and writer, proffered opinions that shaped global politics and business, died Nov. 29 at his home in Connecticut. He was 100.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2023/11/29/henry-kissinger-dead-obituary/

[sneakypete]

BREAKING- HENRY KISSINGER DEAD AT 100


From various news wires, just a headline.

WTH took him so long?

The SOB was nothing less than an oxygen thief.

[Smokin Joe]

WTH took him so long?

The SOB was nothing less than an oxygen thief.

[mystery-ak]

 Sandra Day O'Connor, first female Supreme Court justice, dead at 93

Sandra Day O’Connor, who made history as the first female justice on the Supreme Court, died Friday morning. She was 93.

Sandra Day O’Connor, who made history as the first female justice on the Supreme Court, died Friday morning. She was 93.

O’Connor, who retired from the high bench in 2006, passed away in her home state of Arizona due to complications from advanced dementia and a respiratory illness

A moderate conservative, O’Connor was best known for her co-authorship of the majority opinion in 1993’s Planned Parenthood v. Casey, in which the justices ruled that state laws restricting abortion should not impose an “undue burden” on women seeking the procedure.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

[Gefn]

Rest In Peace Justice O'Connor.

[mystery-ak]

LifeNews.com
@LifeNewsHQ
·
1h
BREAKING: Pro-Abortion Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor has passed away at age 93.

O’Connor was the first female Supreme Court justice in the nation’s history but sadly her radical abortion advocacy resulted in killing countless girls in abortions.


no comment from me on her passing..

[catfish1957]

LifeNews.com
@LifeNewsHQ
·
1h
BREAKING: Pro-Abortion Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor has passed away at age 93.

O’Connor was the first female Supreme Court justice in the nation’s history but sadly her radical abortion advocacy resulted in killing countless girls in abortions.


no comment from me on her passing..

I wonder if Reagan was every asked in an interview in retrospect whether he regretted the nomination.  She sure didn't deliver the conservative goods as he hoped.

[Bigun]

Rest In Peace Justice O'Connor.

  

[mountaineer]

Kari Lake
@KariLake
I am saddened to hear about the passing of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor. As a reporter, I had the honor of following her stellar career and meeting her on several occasions. She was a trailblazer, serving as the first female Supreme Court Justice, and Majority Leader in the Arizona Senate.
As an Arizonan, I am grateful for her service and contributions to our state. As a woman, I am thankful for her example of public service.
My prayers are with her loved ones.
10:53 AM · Dec 1, 2023

[Gefn]

Denny Laine, Wings and Moody Blues musician, dies age 79

Denny Laine, lead singer of the Moody Blues and a guitarist with Paul McCartney's band Wings, has died at the age of 79.

His wife Elizabeth Hines said he died after a long battle with lung disease.
"I was at his side, holding his hand as I played his favourite Christmas songs for him," she said in a statement.
Among other achievements, Laine sang on the Moody Blues' multi-million selling Go Now and co-wrote the Wings hit Mull of Kintyre.

https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-67630264

[Gefn]

Thank you for these songs, Mr. Laine, and here's a goodie


https://youtu.be/_W7Je2gvY-s

[catfish1957]

https://www.cnn.com/2023/12/06/entertainment/norman-lear-death/index.html

Norman Lear....dead at 101.

 

[catfish1957]

Normally don't like to speak ill of the dead.  but Lear did as much damage to the nation's moral fiber than any one prson in the 1970's.

Sadly our country mistook edgy for funny in Lear's portfolio.  Honestly, compare the 10 best Beverly Hillbilly/Green Acres epsisode against any 10 Lear did?  Henning and Company wins hands down.

[jmyrlefuller]

I disagree.

The only thing Lear did was bring something to the TV screen that was already happening everywhere else. And quite frankly,  is happening again now.

Compare Archie Bunker to Donald Trump. Other than money, they're practically the same. Poor speaking skills, bombastic reactionary views, both from Queens.

Lear was a liberal but he was one who understood other points of view. A true liberal, a literal dying breed these days. He understood that nobody was 100% perfect; even his liberal characters like Maude and Meathead were flawed caricatures. Without that it would've been easy to dismiss Archie as a villain—but he instead became an icon.

Lear and Henning were in the same business only in the same sense that Patrick Mahomes and Megan Rapinoe are both pro football players. Technically, but otherwise completely incomparable. Lear was a realist. He did dramedy, and he did it well.

[Cyber Liberty]

I disagree.

The only thing Lear did was bring something to the TV screen that was already happening everywhere else. And quite frankly,  is happening again now.

Compare Archie Bunker to Donald Trump. Other than money, they're practically the same. Poor speaking skills, bombastic reactionary views, both from Queens.

Lear was a liberal but he was one who understood other points of view. A true liberal, a literal dying breed these days. He understood that nobody was 100% perfect; even his liberal characters like Maude and Meathead were flawed caricatures. Without that it would've been easy to dismiss Archie as a villain—but he instead became an icon.

Lear and Henning were in the same business only in the same sense that Patrick Mahomes and Megan Rapinoe are both pro football players. Technically, but otherwise completely incomparable. Lear was a realist. He did dramedy, and he did it well.

Didn't he do Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman? 

[jmyrlefuller]

Didn't he do Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman?

That was him.

You either loved or hated that show.

"No. No. My floor can't have waxy yellow buildup! It says so here on the bottle!"

[Cyber Liberty]

That was him.

You either loved or hated that show.

"No. No. My floor can't have waxy yellow buildup! It says so here on the bottle!"

I am one who hated that show, and Louise Lasser, I think she was Lear's wife...I saw a spoof of MHMH on Carol Burnett recently, and I LMAO.

[berdie]

I am one who hated that show, and Louise Lasser, I think she was Lear's wife...I saw a spoof of MHMH on Carol Burnett recently, and I LMAO.

I saw that as well and laughed. MHMH is very time dated. But Lear did some good stuff, even if he was a big lib.

[Cyber Liberty]

I saw that as well and laughed. MHMH is very time dated. But Lear did some good stuff, even if he was a big lib.

If not for Lear, Rob Reiner would not be universally known as "Meathead."

[Fishrrman]

I didn't watch any of the Lear programs.

I get the impression that I didn't miss much.

[sneakypete]

I didn't watch any of the Lear programs.

I get the impression that I didn't miss much.

@Fishrrman

I really liked the Archie Bunker show. It was obvious that lear and his fellow-traveler commies intended to make him a villian,and the irony was I strongly suspect most of the viewers agreed with  him and laughed at him putting the idiots he lived with in their places. EVERY single one of whom was a total freaking airhead.

And the left never had a clue that the tv audience was laughing AT them and not WITH  them.

[libertybele]

Ryan O’Neal dead at 82

"Love Story" and "Peyton Place" star Ryan O'Neal has died, according to the Associated Press.

"So this is the toughest thing I’ve ever had to say but here we go. My dad passed away peacefully today, with his loving team by his side supporting him and loving him as he would us," Ryan's son Patrick posted on social media.

O'Neal, 82, was also known for being life partners with Farrah Fawcett from 1979 to 1997, before they reconnected again between 2001 and 2009, when she died.

"Ryan never bragged, but he has bragging rights in Heaven. Especially when it comes to Farrah. Everyone had the poster, he had the real McCoy. And now they meet again," Patrick said...............

https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/ryan-oneal-dead

[libertybele]

 


www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrZ2ibWOgkM