Obituaries

who have recently left this mortal plane, one which many of our non-ancient rogues may be aware of but who was a performer and icon right to the end of his life and battle with cancer. Here is a link to Levon Helms (drummer for The Band), and a tribute to him by all the others who recognize his contribution to the music world.

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PBS Arts : Levon Helm Performs The Weight

 

I wasn’t that much of a fan of The Andy Griffin Show, or the spin-off Gomer Pyle USMC, but when guys who are part of that era of TV history pass on, they should be remembered. I remember seeing him in a number of other shows, including MASH and Hitchcock; he was a fine character actor. Rest in Peace Mr. Lindsey.

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George Lindsey Dead: 'Andy Griffith Show' Actor Known As Goober Pyle Dies At 83

 

Sad, i´ve seen him at his guest role with M*A*S*H.

 

I enjoy both "Andy Griffith" and "Gomer Pyle USMC". It was sad to see this today -- George Lindsey was a funny guy and a good actor.

 

Good by, Goober. I recall him being on The Twilight Zone, as well as M*A*S*H.

 

I also remember him from those shows, with the exception of the Twilight Zone. It is indeed sad to see the passing of these great comedic actors. They do represent the golden age of entertainment. So long and thanks for all the laughs, George.

 

Judy,Judy,Judy,Judy.....

I'll never forget it !!

Goober takes off on Cary Grant - YouTube

 

thats what happens when you do some cocaine and take a bath the consequences have proven to be fatal at best

 

Before there was Whitney Houston, there was Donna. Sadly Donna Summer passed from cancer complications at age 63.

The Grammy-winning singer, nicknamed the Queen of Disco, had numerous hits in both the 1970s and 1980s, including "Last Dance," "She Works Hard for the Money" and "Bad Girls." Her duet with Barbra Streisand, "No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)" was one of four Summer songs that topped the Billboard Top 100 charts.

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TODAY Entertainment - Donna Summer dead at 63

 

Well, at least she had something of a full life. Once again, I feel older than dirt!

 

I just heard about this. They're dropping like flies.

 

There's going to big party up there with Donna, Whitney and Michael. May they all rest in peace.

 

This was sad news. Donna was one of the few true talents in the disco era.

 

It was released today that Donna S. died after a battle with lung cancer. As a non-smoker it is speculated that her performing in smoke filled rooms may have contributed, just as it is suspected that Dana Reeves (Chistopher's widow) also contracted lung cancer from second-hand smoke she was exposed to in her own singing career.

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Vitals - Donna Summer: One of thousands of nonsmokers killed annually by lung cancer

 

I mourn her loss a lot more than the loss of Whitney Houston or Michael Jackson.

 

Great voice. Excellent songs. I read she was doing a new album recently. Maybe we´ll hear more of that soon. R.I.P. Donna!

 

And now Robin Gibb too.

 

Yes, noticed this late last night. He woke from coma a week ago and managed to spend the rest of his life at home before dying. He knew he was not going to survive but as the last present he could be with his family until the end.
R.I.P. Robin!

 

Rest in Peace Robin, as I understand it this was the same malady that took his twin brother Morris? The music of the Gibb brothers was far more than just disco, but that is what they are remembered for on the whole. MY favorite by Robin was "I Started a Joke", not disco in any sense.