2018 In Memoriam

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whatsnew2day.com

From November 2nd.

Kitty O'Neil: Famed 70s stuntwoman who set a land speed record in 1976, succumbed to pneumonia at her home in Eureka, S.D. in Friday November 2nd. The racer also performed stunts in 2 TV series. She was stunt doubles for Lindsay Wagner in the Bionic Woman and Lynda Carter in Wonder Woman. Her mentors were famed stuntmen Hal Needham, Ron Hambleton, and the Great Dar Robinson.

Say hi to them guys, Lil' Kitten.

Kitty was 72.

http://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/06/obitu ... -dead.html

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from twitter.com/RACERmag

From November 26th:

Former Indy Lights driver Richard Philippe just lost his life in a helicopter crash last week while vacationing in the Dominican Republic. Richard was 28.

racer.com/2018/11/26/richard-philippe-1990-2018/

cnn.com

Stephen Hillenberg: Creator of the hit cartoon Spongebob Squarepants passed away at the age of 57 due to Lou Gehrig's disease ALS.

https://www.cnn.com/2018/11/27/entertai ... index.html

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upi.com

George Herbert Walker Bush: WWII pilot, oilman, politician, vice-president and Reagan's Right-Wing man and our 41st President who survived an assassination plot hatched by the late Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein, will be together with Barbara for eternity. The former president has passed due to complications of Parkinson's disease.

The 41st president was 94.

http://www.cnn.com/2018/12/01/politics/ ... index.html

THANK YOU FOR ENDING THE COLD WAR!!!

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From November 5th:

CBS Chicago reporter Mike Parker who spanned his 35 years in Chicago has passed. Parker was 75.

chicago.cbslocal.com/2018/11/05/mike-parker-obituary/

Harry Leslie Smith

A World War Two veteran, the "world's oldest rebel" has died.

www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-46370665

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Veteran actor Ken Berry who was well know for his roles in "F-Troop", "Mayberry RFD", "Mama's Family" along with appearances in "The Andy Griffith" Show, The Dick Van Dyke Show, Carol and Friends among other roles. He would also appeared in Disney's Herbie Rides Again and The Cat from Outer Space.

Ken was 85.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/k ... -85-999739

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From pensieriparole.it

From November 26th:

Bernardo Bertolucci: Acclaimed Italian director who won an Oscar as the best director in the 1987 film "The Last Emperor" lost his battle to lung cancer. Other credits include "The Last Tango In Paris" (1972) and the "1900" (1976).

The Oscar winner was 77.

http://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/26/obitu ... -dead.html

From dailymail.co.uk

From December 1st:

Just as the US Navy lost their Commander-In-Chief, Annapolis just lost another. Vice Admiral Scott Searney was found dead at his residence at Bahrain. The Naval Commander was also a decorated pilot who has flown FA-18 Hornets. It is so sad that he had to take his own life. But why?

Searney was 58.

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/scott-stear ... 018-12-01/

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From thefamouspeople.com

From December 3rd:

Paul Sherwen, who, along with Phil Liggett, was the voice of the Tour de France for the past 20 years in the US. Paul was 62.

https://www.npr.org/2018/12/03/67280633 ... dies-at-62

From variety.com

From Decmeber 4th:

Tony-award winner Philip Bosco who also appeared in the big screen in roles like in his debut Trading Places, Working Girl, Nobody's Fool, The Money Pit, It Takes Two, My Best Friend's Wedding among others has passed from dementia.

Bosco was 88.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2018 ... 210799002/

From joods.nl

As George 41 get ready to be with Barbara and her late daughter Robin who died at the age of 3, another widow will meet her husband in eternity. Selma Engel-Wijnberg. 1 of the last survivors from the Sobibor concentration camp after the Jews revolted against the Sondekommando resulting her escape along with her late husband Chaim Engel, just passed away on December 4.

Selma was 96.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selma_Engel-Wijnberg

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From mixedmartialarts.com

2 wrestling greats have left us.

Tom Billington: Better known for his wrestling in-ring "The Dynamite Kid" and 1/2 of the duo The British Bulldogs, has passed on December 5th.

Even despite the altercations, he was the best partner that Davey Sr. had. But so sad that health trouble took a toll on his body. But was sad that he had to pass away on his 60th.

SAY HI TO DAVEY SR., CAPTAIN LOU AND MATILDA, TOM!!!!!

http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/ww ... h-birthday

From sportskeeda.com

Another AWA legend has passed. Family patriarch Larry "The Axe" Hennig just passed. The original "Axe" was 82.

Our thoughts and prayers are for Curtis.

SAY HI TO PERFECT!!!

www.wwe.com/article/larry-hennig-passes-away

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uis Valbuena, left, and Jose Castillo have reportedly died in a car accident in Venezuela. (Getty Images)

Former Los Angeles Angels infielder Luis Valbuena and former Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Jose Castillo died in a car crash Thursday in Venezuela, according to multiple reports.

Venezuelan news outlets El Emergente and Meridiano reported on the accident. The Houston Chronicle’s Chandler Rome, who covers Valbuena’s former team the Astros, confirmed the reports in the U.S.

http://sports.yahoo.com/reports-former- ... 11522.html

Tim Rossovich, a consensus All-America defensive end at Southern California who played in the NFL before going on to an acting career, has died. He was 72.

Rossovich died Thursday in Sacramento after a long illness, the school said Friday.

Rossovich played at USC from 1965-67 and appeared in two Rose Bowls. He was co-captain of the 1967 team that won the national championship. Rossovich was inducted into the school's Athletic Hall of Fame in 2015.

He was selected with the 14th pick of the 1968 NFL draft by the Philadelphia Eagles and played linebacker for them from 1968-71, getting named to the 1969 Pro Bowl. He also played for the San Diego Chargers in 1972-73 and Houston Oilers in 1976.

During his football days, Rossovich had a reputation as an intense and eccentric personality. He was famous for pranks that included chewing glass, setting himself on fire, jumping off rooftops and driving motorbikes off piers.

http://sports.yahoo.com/tim-rossovich-a ... --nfl.html

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buzzfeed.com

Roger - Australia's muscled kangaroo has passed at the age of 12.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/ ... cial-media

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doyouremember.com

Floyd Parton: Dolly Parton's brother who was her long time songwriting partner, passed on last Thursday. Floyd was 61.

http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/fl ... dead-at-61

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philasun.com

Tuskegee Airman aircraft technician Wilfred Defour who brought the inspiration of the famed "Red Tails" design, was found dead in his apartment in Harlem. Defour was 100.

http://www.wsfa.com/2018/12/10/tuskegee ... cian-dies/

wonderlist.com

Lyudmila Alexeyeva: A Russian activist who four for human rights during the days of the Soviet Iron Curtain, has passed. From 1968 to 1972 she worked clandestinely as a typist for the first underground bulletin The Chronicle of Current Events devoted to human rights violations in the USSR. she would be later forced out what was formerly The Soviet Union in 1977 after the Chronicle got cracked down.

Just like Muhammad Ali, she also flew like the butterfly and stung like a bee.

Alexeyeva was 91.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obi ... c30f40e885

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whatsnew2day.com

Grammy-winning Jazz singer Nancy Wilson just passed after a long illness Thursday night. Nancy was 81.

www.apnews.com/2250c35bca12466a9f7a96523b0ff1fa

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journalnow.com

Bill Fralic: An All-American Offensive Lineman (Shown here with Pitt alumni Dan Marino) and NFL All-Pro who inspired the "Pancake Block", has succumbed to cancer. Fralic was 56.

http://www.ajc.com/sports/football/form ... qakdH6LFP/

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magweb.com

Sandra Louise Smith better known as Sondra Locke: actress who had a a poor relationship with Clint Eastwood in the 80's, succumbed to cancer on November 3. This report is just in.

Locke was 74.

The Golden Globe Nominee and Academy Award Nominee (For her work in "The Heart Is The Lonely Hunter) was 74.

http://www.cnn.com/2018/12/14/entertain ... index.html

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So was just getting the latest from Placids Corpse Chronicle and while I was saddened to read about big Roger, I was absolutely floored to read about the death of the great Paul Sherwen.

As a keen viewer of the grand tours, Paul, together with Phil Liggert, was part of my life each winter for many, many years during the grand tour season and provided outstanding insights into the world of cycling.

As someone who grew up sports mad, playing and watching as much sport as I could, losing such iconic sporting voices from my childhood such as Richie Benaud, Tony Grieg, Whispering Ted Lowe and now Paul Sherwen, hits home how quickly time passes & how much closer I am to biting the big one.

For me, only Phil Liggert, Martin Tyler & an Australian rugby league commentator name Ray Warren remain as the last significant sporting voices from my childhood, and that's sad.

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Songwriter Jerry Chestnut who penned songs to Elvis, Tammy Wynette, Dolly Parton, and George Jones among other stars. Jerry was 87.

http://www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/cou ... ar-BBR6era

William "Willbilly" Hathaway: Reality star in the NatGeo series Wicked Tuna , has succumbed to his injuries after reports said that he was ran off the road. Medics arrived when he was unconscious. Only to die on arrival. It is the 2nd death in 6 months. Pinwheel 1st mate Nicholas "Duffy" Fudge in July.

The Foolish Pleasures 1st mate was 36.

http://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/news/wicked ... ar-BBR5Amj

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contactmusic.com

Penny Marshall: Actress known for her role as Laverne DiFazio in the hit sitcom Laverne and Shirley, has passed from complications of diabetes on December 17th.

Marshall was credited for her directorial roles in the movies "Big" and "A League Of Their Own".

Marshall was 75.

https://variety.com/2018/film/news/penn ... 203092419/

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chicago.cbslocal.com

A double tragedy hit hard at the Chicago Police this past Monday. 36-year-old Conrad Gary, and 31-year-old Eduardo Marmolejo were in a foot chase with a suspect involved in a shooting. But both officers were killed instantly when while watching 1 train, a 2nd train struck both officers. Gary was only 18 months into his job while Marmolejo was a 2 1/2 year veteran with the department.

The suspect is in custody and a weapon is recovered.

https://wgntv.com/2018/12/17/2-people-s ... outh-side/

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More notable passings:

Peter Masterson. Actor who starren in the late 60s film In The Heat Of The Night, Stepford Wives, and the acclaimed film The Exorcist, was pronounced dead after collapsing in his home. He was also a victim of Parkinson's. According to her daughter and actress Mary Stuart Masterson.

Peter was 74.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obi ... edirect=on

Audrey Geisel: Widow of Dr Seuss and the protector of her husband's creations, has passed. Audrey was 97.

http://www.latimes.com/local/la-me-ln-a ... story.html

Ethel Ayler: Former actress known for her role as Claire Huxtable's mother in the "Cosby Show" has passed. Her death is reported on November 18th due to family privacy.

Ayler was 88.

http://www.thewrap.com/ethel-ayler-cosb ... ies-at-88/

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allmovie.com

Donald Moffat: Well known for his memorable role as Lyndon B. Johnson in the hit movie "The Right Stuff" and a corrupt president in Tom Clancy's "Clear And Present Danger", has passed on December 20th due to complications of a stroke.

He was a recurring character as Rem in the hit '70s sci-fi series "Logan's Run". Other credits in film include "The Bourne Identity", The Thing, License To Kill, Bonfire Of The Vanities, Class Action, The Music Box among other films. TV roles include, The West Wing, and Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman. He plyed a judge in his final appearance in the short-lived series "Law And Order: Trial By jury" in 2005.

Aside for his string character in "Clear And Present Danger", he also known for his role as The Colonel in the '80s comedy "The Best Of Times". A role where Moffat's character teases Robin Williams character when he dropped a football where he was young.

Moffat was 87.

http://www.theatermania.com/new-york-th ... 87380.html

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thewomenoflockerbie.umwblogs.org

This past December 21st, it was 30 years exactly when Lybian agents ordered by Moamar Khaddafi (Or Qadaffi) caused the bombing of Pan Am flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland. The closure was very bittersweet because both terrorists died from health issues and Khaddafi being mauled to death by his own people after he was ousted in 2012. Death is way too easy for them, because they do not like to be humiliated in a courtroom.

270 were killed on the air and on the ground.

YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN!!!!

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seattletimes.com

Sigi Schmid: MLS all time winningest coach with 2 MLS Cup titles with the LA Galaxy and the Columbus Crew, succumbed to heart failure just as he was waiting for a heart transplant. Schmid was 65.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/so ... 418714002/

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soapboards.co.uk

June Whitfield: British actress who appeared in notable sit-coms "Terry and June" and "Absolutely Fabulous" and was recently ascended to Damehood in 2017, has passed peacefully.

Dame June was 93.

https://news.sky.com/story/actress-dame ... 3-11594563

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freebeacon.com

Richard Overton: America's oldest WWII veteran, lost his battle to pneumonia on December 27. Richard was 112.

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news ... ies-at-112