Obituaries for 2024

[AllThatJazzZ]

O. J. Simpson reportedly dead after battle with cancer.

https://www.tmz.com/2024/04/11/oj-simpson-dead-dies-cancer/

Oh no! Did he pass before he was able to find the real murderer??! I sure hope he left some notes behind that will lead us to that subhuman piece of crap. 

[AllThatJazzZ]

 

[Millee]

Oh no! Did he pass before he was able to find the real murderer??! I sure hope he left some notes behind that will lead us to that subhuman piece of crap. 

 

[cato potatoe]

Now he can play musical ironchairs with Johnnie Cockroach and Flea Bailey

[catfish1957]

Only sad part of this is story is that he outlived Norm McDonald

[Wingnut]

Only sad part of this is story is that he outlived Norm McDonald

14 Times O.J. Simpson Got No Mercy From ‘SNL’s Norm Macdonald

O.J. Simpson died today of cancer at the age of 76. The Hall of Fame football player who infamously stood trial for murder in the 1990s had an unexpectedly robust comedy career, hosting Saturday Night Live, costarring in the popular Naked Gun movie series and serving as the butt of the late Norm Macdonald’s merciless jokes on Weekend Update. Macdonald famously lost his job at SNL for his refusal to stop attacking Simpson, a weekly jab (or even flurry of punches) that infuriated O.J.’s golfing pal, NBC executive Don Ohlmeyer.

Here are 14 of Macdonald’s most vicious punchlines at the expense of O.J.…

https://www.cracked.com/article_41787_15-times-oj-simpson-got-no-mercy-from-snls-norm-macdonald.html

RIP Norm.  Too bad you won't being seeing OJ where his is going.

[mountaineer]

O.J. Simpson juror casually admitting that 90% of them knew he kiIIed Nicole and Ron, but let him off for revenge:

https://twitter.com/EndWokeness/status/1778479271939309611

[GtHawk]

O.J. Simpson
@TheRealOJ32
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15m
On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer.

He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren.

During this time of transition, his family asks that you please respect their wishes for privacy and grace.

-The Simpson Family

The best I can say is enjoy your stay in Hell O.J.

[deb]

O.J. Simpson juror casually admitting that 90% of them knew he kiIIed Nicole and Ron, but let him off for revenge:

https://twitter.com/EndWokeness/status/1778479271939309611

Detestable.

[libertybele]

Detestable.

 

[mountaineer]

White House expresses condolences on OJ Simpson’s death, with no mention of murder victims , NY Post.

[Millee]

White House expresses condolences on OJ Simpson’s death, with no mention of murder victims , NY Post.

I'm surprised they haven't declared flags to fly at half-mast yet. 

[240B]

OJ Simpson dead at 76 after cancer battle: Football legend turned accused double-murderer dies 'surrounded by family' in Las Vegas just two months after diagnosis

DAILYMAIL.COM
By BETHAN SEXTON
11 April 2024

• Murder suspect OJ Simpson died at his Las Vegas home on Thursday
• Former NFL star's death comes two months after prostate cancer diagnosis
• READ MORE: Follow along with MailOnline's live coverage of O.J. Simpson's death

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https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-13297835/OJ-Simpson-dies-aged-76.html

[Mod2]

OJ Simpson thread merged here.

[240B]

OJ Simpson thread merged here.

that's weird ... I did a search on 'OJ' before posting and it came back zero ... nothing.
i wonder why?

[mystery-ak]

During this time of transition

transition to hell...

[mystery-ak]

 White House expresses condolences on OJ Simpson’s death, with no mention of murder victims
By Social Links for Samuel Chamberlain and
Social Links for Steven Nelson
Published April 11, 2024, 2:31 p.m. ET

 White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre offered condolences Thursday following the death of OJ Simpson  — but made no mention of the two people he was accused, and sensationally acquitted, of killing nearly three decades ago.

“Our thoughts are with his families [sic] during this difficult time — obviously with his family and loved ones,” Jean-Pierre said at her regular briefing.

“And I’ll say this, I know that they have asked for some privacy. And so we’re going to respect that. And I’ll just leave it there.”

https://nypost.com/2024/04/11/us-news/white-house-expresses-condolences-on-oj-simpsons-death-with-no-mention-of-murder-victims/

[Fishrrman]

[GtHawk]

White House expresses condolences on OJ Simpson’s death, with no mention of murder victims
By Social Links for Samuel Chamberlain and
Social Links for Steven Nelson
Published April 11, 2024, 2:31 p.m. ET

 White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre offered condolences Thursday following the death of OJ Simpson  — but made no mention of the two people he was accused, and sensationally acquitted, of killing nearly three decades ago.

“Our thoughts are with his families [sic] during this difficult time — obviously with his family and loved ones,” Jean-Pierre said at her regular briefing.

“And I’ll say this, I know that they have asked for some privacy. And so we’re going to respect that. And I’ll just leave it there.”

https://nypost.com/2024/04/11/us-news/white-house-expresses-condolences-on-oj-simpsons-death-with-no-mention-of-murder-victims/

Condolences for a murderer, why am I not surprised considering this collection of POS's in the White house routinely show more concern for murderers and rapists...especially of 'color'...especially if here illegally, than they ever do for their American victims.

[Lando Lincoln]

 “Our thoughts are with his families [sic] during this difficult time — obviously with his family and loved ones,” Jean-Pierre said at her regular briefing.”

You mean like his children whose mother OJ murdered?

[mystery-ak]

Published April 11, 2024 4:47pm EDT
OJ Simpson civil judgment collection to continue after death, Goldman attorney pledges
David Cook says OJ Simpson has died ‘without penance’

By Greg Norman FOXBusiness


A California attorney seeking to collect a civil judgment from O.J. Simpson after he was found responsible for the deaths of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman in a 1997 civil trial is vowing Thursday to push forward with collection following Simpson’s passing.

Simpson, 76, "succumbed to his battle with cancer" on Wednesday as he "was surrounded by his children and grandchildren," the Simpson family announced in a statement. 

"I’ve been dealing with this problem since 2008, so it's been a long time, so I’m still dealing with the matter," San Francisco-based attorney David Cook told FOX Business on Thursday. "As to O.J. Simpson here, it’s really simple, it’s called dead without penance. He’s gone, but it’s without penance. For Ron, obviously he’s gone."

Simpson famously was acquitted in a 1995 murder trial for the brutal slayings of his ex-wife and Goldman outside of her Los Angeles home. 

more
https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/oj-simpson-civil-judgment-collection-continue-death-goldman-attorney-pledges

[cato potatoe]

“Our thoughts are with his families [sic] during this difficult time — obviously with his family and loved ones,” Jean-Pierre said at her regular briefing.”

You mean like his children whose mother OJ murdered?

Karen Jean-Pair would have voted to acquit.  You know it, and so do I. 

[LMAO]

Oh no! Did he pass before he was able to find the real murderer??! I sure hope he left some notes behind that will lead us to that subhuman piece of crap. 

Well, I heard something on the radio were someone mentioned that O.J. Simpson died along with the killer of Nicole Brown  Simpson and Ron Goldman

[LMAO]

White House expresses condolences on OJ Simpson’s death, with no mention of murder victims
By Social Links for Samuel Chamberlain and
Social Links for Steven Nelson
Published April 11, 2024, 2:31 p.m. ET

 White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre offered condolences Thursday following the death of OJ Simpson  — but made no mention of the two people he was accused, and sensationally acquitted, of killing nearly three decades ago.

“Our thoughts are with his families [sic] during this difficult time — obviously with his family and loved ones,” Jean-Pierre said at her regular briefing.

“And I’ll say this, I know that they have asked for some privacy. And so we’re going to respect that. And I’ll just leave it there.”

https://nypost.com/2024/04/11/us-news/white-house-expresses-condolences-on-oj-simpsons-death-with-no-mention-of-murder-victims/

Why is the White House injecting themselves into this?

And why this particular death?

[mountaineer]

Why is the White House injecting themselves into this?
And why this particular death?

Black voters. Apparently,  there's a large segment who see OJ as some sort of hero for killing the white b!tch.

I wish I were kidding.

https://twitter.com/libsoftiktok/status/1778808212927492566

[Right_in_Virginia]

Black voters. Apparently,  there's a large segment who see OJ as some sort of hero for killing the white b!tch.

I wish I were kidding.

Not a hero so much for "killing the white bitch";  -- but for getting away with it.

[Timber Rattler]

Robert MacNeil, creator and first anchor of PBS ‘NewsHour’ nightly newscast, dies at 93

https://www.abc27.com/news/entertainment/ap-robert-macneil-creator-and-first-anchor-of-pbs-newshour-nightly-newscast-dies-at-93/

Robert MacNeil, who created the even-handed, no-frills PBS newscast “The MacNeil-Lehrer NewsHour” in the 1970s and co-anchored the show for with his late partner, Jim Lehrer, for two decades, died on Friday. He was 93.

MacNeil died of natural causes at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, according to his daughter, Alison MacNeil.

MacNeil first gained prominence for his coverage of the Senate Watergate hearings for the public broadcasting service and began his half-hour “Robert MacNeil Report” on PBS in 1975 with his friend Lehrer as Washington correspondent.

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[Gefn]

Lori and George Schappell, World’s Oldest Conjoined Twins, Dead at 62

he world's oldest conjoined twins have died.

The Guinness World Records (GWR) and Leibensperger Funeral Homes in Leesport website confirmed that the world's oldest conjoined twins, Lori L. Schappell and George A. Schappell, of Pennsylvania, died on Sunday, April 7, at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.



Fullscreen button

https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/celebrity/lori-and-george-schappell-world-s-oldest-conjoined-twins-dead-at-62/ar-BB1lxpM6?OCID=ansmsnnews11

[jmyrlefuller]

Robert MacNeil, co-founder and namesake of PBS's MacNeil-Lehrer NewsHour, dies at 93

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/12/business/media/robert-macneil-dead.html

[Gefn]

I found this page on Wikipedia of famous (and infamous) people who have shuffled off this mortal coil in 2024

Pretty interesting- and a good bookmark?


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deaths_in_2024

[mountaineer]

That is a good one to bookmark, @Gefn
I remember this woman, who reportedly died yesterday: Beverly LaHaye, 94, American Christian conservative activist and author, founder of Concerned Women for America.

[Gefn]

That is a good one to bookmark, @Gefn
I remember this woman, who reportedly died yesterday: Beverly LaHaye, 94, American Christian conservative activist and author, founder of Concerned Women for America.

I read all 15 (16?) books written by her husband this year in the "Left Behind" series. Little formulaic but still a good read .
@mountaineer

94 is a dang good run

[Gefn]

Dickie Betts died today


https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/dickey-betts-allman-brothers-band-dead-727523/

[libertybele]

RIP Dickie - Thanks for the beautiful music.

Allman Brothers Blues Band - Melissa - Acoustic - Live Music - Gregg & Dickie Betts


www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggeab0lKz2c

[Gefn]

Mandisa, Grammy-winning singer and 'American Idol' alum, has died at 47

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Mandisa, a contemporary Christian singer who appeared on "American Idol" and won a Grammy for her 2013 album 'Overcomer', has died. She was 47.

A representative for the singer told The Associated Press that the singer was found dead in her home in Nashville, Tennessee, on Thursday. The representative said the cause of Mandisa's death was not yet known.

Mandisa, whose full name was Mandisa Lynn Hundley, was born near Sacramento, California, and grew up singing in church. She gained stardom after finishing ninth on "American Idol" in 2006.

As she left, host Ryan Seacrest told the singer that she was "a great spirit on the show."

https://www.npr.org/2024/04/19/1246054710/mandisa-singer-american-idol-dead

[deb]

Mandisa, Grammy-winning singer and 'American Idol' alum, has died at 47



https://www.npr.org/2024/04/19/1246054710/mandisa-singer-american-idol-dead

Such sad news.

[jmyrlefuller]

Roman Gabriel, former star QB of the LA Rams and College Football Hall of Famer, dies at 83

https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/roman-gabriel-former-nc-state-and-pro-quarterback-who-was-the-ap-nfl-mvp-in-1969-dies-at-83

[Cyber Liberty]

Roman Gabriel, former star QB of the LA Rams and College Football Hall of Famer, dies at 83

https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/roman-gabriel-former-nc-state-and-pro-quarterback-who-was-the-ap-nfl-mvp-in-1969-dies-at-83

Whoa!

[Wingnut]

Whoa!

Ditto.

[GtHawk]

Roman Gabriel, former star QB of the LA Rams and College Football Hall of Famer, dies at 83

https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/roman-gabriel-former-nc-state-and-pro-quarterback-who-was-the-ap-nfl-mvp-in-1969-dies-at-83

I can't recall how many times I heard the announcer call "Gabriel to Snow for the touchdown!" I just watched "The Undefeated" last night where Gabriel played John Wayne's adopted Indian son............so believable

[AllThatJazzZ]

Roman Gabriel, former star QB of the LA Rams and College Football Hall of Famer, dies at 83

https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/roman-gabriel-former-nc-state-and-pro-quarterback-who-was-the-ap-nfl-mvp-in-1969-dies-at-83

I assumed he'd passed on. I'm feeling really old now. Prayers for his loved ones.

[mountaineer]

Terry Anderson, reporter held hostage in Lebanon for 7 years, dead at 76
By Associated Press   via NY Post
Published April 21, 2024, 6:27 p.m. ET

Terry Anderson, the globe-trotting Associated Press correspondent who became one of America’s longest-held hostages after he was snatched from a street in war-torn Lebanon in 1985 and held for nearly seven years, has died at 76.

Anderson, who chronicled his abduction and torturous imprisonment by Islamic militants in his best-selling 1993 memoir “Den of Lions,” died on Sunday at his home in Greenwood Lake, New York, said his daughter, Sulome Anderson.

The cause of death was unknown, though his daughter said Anderson recently had heart surgery. ...

[Wingnut]

Terry Anderson, reporter held hostage in Lebanon for 7 years, dead at 76
By Associated Press   via NY Post
Published April 21, 2024, 6:27 p.m. ET

Terry Anderson, the globe-trotting Associated Press correspondent who became one of America’s longest-held hostages after he was snatched from a street in war-torn Lebanon in 1985 and held for nearly seven years, has died at 76.

Anderson, who chronicled his abduction and torturous imprisonment by Islamic militants in his best-selling 1993 memoir “Den of Lions,” died on Sunday at his home in Greenwood Lake, New York, said his daughter, Sulome Anderson.

The cause of death was unknown, though his daughter said Anderson recently had heart surgery. ...

RIP.  Wonder how he felt about the AP today.   Just wondering....

[Hoodat]

RIP.  Wonder how he felt about the AP today.   Just wondering....

Did they keep him on payroll for those seven years?

[verga]

O.J. Simpson
@TheRealOJ32
·
15m
On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer.

He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren.

During this time of transition, his family asks that you please respect their wishes for privacy and grace.

-The Simpson Family

Back in the day the Buffalo Bills would hold open practices at one of the local colleges. There would be about a 100 kids there watching. O. J. would be one of the few that stayed until every kids that got an autograph got one. Adult me was devastated when the news broke. I did not want to believe it. NEVER meet your heroes.

[Timber Rattler]

Back in the day the Buffalo Bills would hold open practices at one of the local colleges. There would be about a 100 kids there watching. O. J. would be one of the few that stayed until every kids that got an autograph got one. Adult me was devastated when the news broke. I did not want to believe it. NEVER meet your heroes.

Yeah, they used to train just down the road at Fredonia State University.

[PeteS in CA]

Rev. Cecil Williams, Glide Memorial Church co-founder and San Francisco leader, dies at 94

https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/rev-cecil-williams-glide-memorial-co-founder-san-francisco-community-pillar-dies-at-94/

Reverend Cecil Williams, who co-founded Glide Memorial Church and dedicated his life to San Francisco's underserved community, died Monday at the age of 94.

The Glide Foundation said he died surrounded by friends and family at his San Francisco home.

"We have lost an incomparable champion of social justice, civil and human rights, and liberation theology," Glide said.

In a statement, San Francisco Mayor London Breed described Williams as the "conscience of San Francisco community."

As Social Gospelers go (or went), he was pretty much all social, no Gospel. OTOH, unlike some Social Gospelers, his hands and feet were where his mouth was. Sadly, while he would not recognize it, things he did did much harm, possibly more than any good he did (speaking secularly).

[dfwgator]

Rev. Cecil Williams, Glide Memorial Church co-founder and San Francisco leader, dies at 94

https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/rev-cecil-williams-glide-memorial-co-founder-san-francisco-community-pillar-dies-at-94/

As Social Gospelers go (or went), he was pretty much all social, no Gospel. OTOH, unlike some Social Gospelers, his hands and feet were where his mouth was. Sadly, while he would not recognize it, things he did did much harm, possibly more than any good he did (speaking secularly).

Sounds like Jim Jones without the Kool-Aid.

[PeteS in CA]

Sounds like Jim Jones without the Kool-Aid.

From what I've heard, Before heading off to start Jonestown, Jim Jones did do some social assistance type stuff in SF. This would have been, I guess, in the early and/or mid 70s, before I moved from Phoenix to Silicon Valley.

Cecil Williams preached all the radical stuff - race-victimology, anti-American, yada, yada, yada - but unlike, e.g., Jesse or Sharp Al, Williams did try to aid people with food and necessaries. His activities might actually have been more helpful than government programs by actually dealing with individuals as individuals.

I'm not anything like a fan, but I do try to be realistic.

[Timber Rattler]

Colonel Tigh in the original Battlestar Galactica.

Terry Carter, ‘Battlestar Galactica’ and ‘McCloud’ Actor, Dies at 95

https://variety.com/2024/film/people-news/terry-carter-dead-battlestar-galactica-mccloud-1235979429/

Terry Carter, who played sergeant Joe Broadhurst on the TV series “McCloud” and detective Colonel Tigh on the original “Battlestar Galactica,” died at his home in New York, N.Y., Tuesday morning. He was 95.

Born John Everett DeCoste in Brooklyn, N.Y., on Dec. 16, 1928, to parents of Dominican, Argentine and African American descent, Carter would go on to become the first Black TV news anchor for Boston’s WBZ-TV Eyewitness News, where he also became their first opening night drama and movie critic. He was also one of the first Black regulars on the 1956 TV sitcom series “The Phil Silvers Show,” in which he played Private Sugarman.

Carter’s other credits include the 1970 TV movie “Company of Killers,” in which he starred alongside Van Johnson and Ray Milland, and the 1974 film “Foxy Brown” with Pam Grier.

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