Deaths of Famous People (2018)

[mitlen]

Of course the Forrestal happened, as did the Keating 5, as did his toadying up to the confederate flag in SC during the primaries.  I don't worship the guy.  But there's no McCain Feingold without the Keating 5, and he doesn't sponsor some serious GHG legislation in the aughts if it weren't for him being willing to change when facts don't go his way.  That's really all I want from a pol.

For me, it's not about "worship".    It's about respect.    I can't imagine one day of what he went through in Hanoi.    He was a self-admitted flawed man.   I simply find it comical that others would judge the man.    We find it easy to find the flaws in others.    I hope the rest of our flaws aren't examined in such detail.    I'll be at the Capitol to pay my respects.

[Mathguy]

I wish I could join you

For me, it's not about "worship".    It's about respect.    I can't imagine one day of what he went through in Hanoi.    He was a self-admitted flawed man.   I simply find it comical that others would judge the man.    We find it easy to find the flaws in others.    I hope the rest of our flaws aren't examined in such detail.    I'll be at the Capitol to pay my respects.

[HalfSmokes]

I don’t see a mention of Neil Simon yet

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/26/theater/neil-simon-appraisal.html

[varoadking]

I don’t see a mention of Neil Simon yet

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/26/theater/neil-simon-appraisal.html

https://www.cnn.com/2018/08/26/entertainment/neil-simon-playwright-dies/index.html

[nats2playoffs]

https://variety.com/2018/film/news/barbara-harris-dies-dead-freaky-friday-familly-plot-1202912437/

Actress Barbara Harris, age 83. She appeared in such movies as A Thousand Clowns, Plaza Suite, Nashville, Family Plot, Freaky Friday, Peggy Sue Got Married, and Grosse Pointe Blank. Harris launched her career when she co-founded the Second City comedy troupe in Chicago, Ill., later participating in the now world-renowned group’s first ever show.

[Ali the Baseball Cat]

Not so famous (I hadn't heard of her), but holy crap, what a way to max the hand you are dealt.  Sail on:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/hilary-lister-quadriplegic-yachtswoman-who-sailed-solo-across-english-channel-dies-at-46/2018/08/29/01be4de4-aa1a-11e8-b1da-ff7faa680710_story.html?utm_term=.c5bf26d9532b

[dcpatti]

Burt Reynolds is reported to have died of cardiac arrest. He was 82.
https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/burt-reynolds-dead-actor-dies-at-82/

[Panther Modern]

Burt Reynolds is reported to have died of cardiac arrest. He was 82.
https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/burt-reynolds-dead-actor-dies-at-82/

Oh, wow. RIP, Burt.

[bluestreak]

https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/burt-reynolds-dead-actor-dies-at-82/

The fact that the headline describes him as "Boogie Nights Actor" is an abomination. 

[mitlen]

Burt Reynolds is reported to have died of cardiac arrest. He was 82.
https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/burt-reynolds-dead-actor-dies-at-82/

The only thing I watched that he did ... and I enjoyed  ...  was Evening Shade.    Great ensemble cast as well.

[skippy1999]

https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/burt-reynolds-dead-actor-dies-at-82/

The fact that the headline describes him as "Boogie Nights Actor" is an abomination. 

Right?? Deliverance and Smoky and the Bandit should be way above that.   

[skippy1999]

The only thing I watched that he did ... and I enjoyed  ...  was Evening Shade.    Great ensemble cast as well.

You didn't enjoy Smoky and the Bandit? I loved that stupid movie. 

[mitlen]

You didn't enjoy Smoky and the Bandit? I loved that stupid movie. 

I know you'll be surprised but   ...  never saw it.

[bluestreak]

I know you'll be surprised but   ...  never saw it.

You also never saw the Blues Brothers, too, correct?

[mitlen]

You also never saw the Blues Brothers, too, correct?

Correct.

[blue911]

You also never saw the Blues Brothers, too, correct?

It's a talkie

[skippy1999]

It's a talkie

[Greg_SRT]

I know you'll be surprised but   ...  never saw it.

What in the actual freak?

He’ll be spotting beavers in heaven.

My heart is broken 

[JCA-CrystalCity]

Right?? Deliverance and Smoky and the Bandit should be way above that.   

longest yard

[imref]

Right?? Deliverance and Smoky and the Bandit should be way above that.   

Cannonball Run.  Rip to a legend.

[JCA-CrystalCity]

In fairness, I think he won an Oscar for Boogie Nights.

[skippy1999]

What in the actual freak?

He’ll be spotting beavers in heaven.

My heart is broken 

LOL I just realized mitlen has no clue about your avatar

[skippy1999]

In fairness, I think he won an Oscar for Boogie Nights.

Nominated, didn't win it though. 

[mitlen]

LOL I just realized mitlen has no clue about your avatar

Oh but I do.

I know this is difficult for yunz but some folks don't like dave Martinez.     Some folks don't like Dusty Baker.    Some folks don't like Aykroyd and Belushi.     Some folks don't like Bert Reynolds.    Different strokes for different folks.

BTW, I like Dusty Baker and he was a Barve and Dodger.

[skippy1999]

Oh but I do.

I know this is difficult for yunz but some folks don't like dave Martinez.     Some folks don't like Dusty Baker.    Some folks don't like Aykroyd and Belushi.     Some folks don't like Bert Reynolds.    Different strokes for different folks.

BTW, I like Dusty Baker and he was a Barve and Dodger.

I can't stand Aykroyd, so overrated, so I totally get it.  You just don't like Burt because he was a Seminole