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Re: In Memoriam
« Reply #495 on: January 10, 2022, 08:06:00 AM »
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Comedian Bob Saget, known for “Full House,” “America’s Funniest Home Videos” and CBS’ short-lived “The Morning Show,” was found dead in his hotel room in Orlando.  He had just performed stand-up in Jacksonville.

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I feel like it was a Gen-X rite-of-passage to discover that the Full House/AFHV host that seemed so wholesome and square was actually one of the filthiest comedians in the field!  When I move to So CA from OH in 1999, I saw him in a comedy club with a friend; my buddy had been around, and convinced me to see Sagat, telling me his act was likely not what I was thinking it'd be.  I was floored!  He was such a great stand-up comedian with rapid-fire delivery: like, the type of comedy where there are soooo many jokes thrown out to the audience per-minute that even the ones that didn't quite land didn't matter because there were many more that did (kinda like MACGRUBER)!  Of course when the 2005 film THE ARISTOCRATS came out, about the world's dirtiest joke that is like a 'contest' for comedians to see who could tell the raunchiest version, I wasn't surprised to see Sagat as a top contender for "nastiest Aristocrat joke teller" from a film that boasted the Dean's List of incredible comics.

Bummer that he died so young at 65, an age that 20 years ago wouldn't have seemed "young" to me but now seems shocking.  By all accounts from folks who knew him he was one of the kindest and sweetest guys in the industry and he'll certainly be missed by fans & friends

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Re: In Memoriam
« Reply #496 on: January 10, 2022, 01:42:46 PM »
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I feel like it was a Gen-X rite-of-passage to discover that the Full House/AFHV host that seemed so wholesome and square was actually one of the filthiest comedians in the field!

I never knew that about him.  I saw an interview with a friend of his that talked about that.  She said that back then he could tell jokes like that on set without getting in trouble.

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Re: In Memoriam
« Reply #497 on: January 21, 2022, 01:09:36 AM »
Meat Loaf, the singer famous for the “Bat Out of Hell” album passed away.  He was 74.

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Re: In Memoriam
« Reply #498 on: January 21, 2022, 09:18:49 AM »
Emmy winning comedian ("Baskets") Louie Anderson died from cancer complications: You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login

I saw him do standup once a loooooong time ago, and he was great!  He was also in COMING TO AMERICA, and had a hit animated series called "Life with Louie," among other things

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Re: In Memoriam
« Reply #499 on: January 30, 2022, 02:59:04 PM »
Howard Hesseman, star of CBS’ “WKRP in Cincinnati” and ABC’s “Head of the Class” passed away.  He was 81.

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« Reply #500 on: February 09, 2022, 08:14:20 PM »
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Comedian Bob Saget, known for “Full House,” “America’s Funniest Home Videos” and CBS’ short-lived “The Morning Show,” was found dead in his hotel room in Orlando.  He had just performed stand-up in Jacksonville.

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It was announced today that he died of head trauma.

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Re: In Memoriam
« Reply #501 on: February 15, 2022, 09:36:11 PM »
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It was announced today that he died of head trauma.

A year ago this month, my Mom hit her head on the floor after she tripped on one of our dog’s toys.  Without skipping a beat, I told her I’m taking her to the hospital.  Even though I did not panic, I had dark thoughts that I was going to lose her soon.  She didn’t want to go but I insisted.  She grudgingly agreed.  I did all I could to keep my wits as I drove her to the hospital.  I was encouraged that she did not feel dizzy or act confused.  I had to drop her off and drive back home because of Covid-19 policies.  I was told to wait for a phone call.  They called me in an hour and told me to return.  Only as soon as I saw her I was convinced she dodged a bullet with only a bump on her head.  Thankfully, she was fine.

Never take any chances when you hit your head.  Even if you’re fine at first, that does not always mean you’re OK.  She was lucky.
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Re: In Memoriam
« Reply #502 on: February 15, 2022, 09:45:19 PM »
A manager at a local grocery store was ice skating with friends at the local rink in the center of town. She hit her head.
She died at home later on that night.
the whole town was in shock.
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Re: In Memoriam
« Reply #503 on: February 27, 2022, 09:35:54 AM »
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Re: In Memoriam
« Reply #504 on: February 28, 2022, 08:07:15 AM »
Not getting as much attention but The Amazing Jonathan passed away last week. He was a magician that had one of the best comedic magic sets out there.
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Re: In Memoriam
« Reply #505 on: February 28, 2022, 12:07:03 PM »
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Not getting as much attention but The Amazing Jonathan passed away last week. He was a magician that had one of the best comedic magic sets out there.
Yeah his standup stuff used to really crack me up: his humor + magic was definitely my jam!

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Re: In Memoriam
« Reply #506 on: March 10, 2022, 10:30:03 PM »
Emilio Delgado, who played the beloved Luis on “Sesame Street” for more than four decades, has died at age 81 after a year-long battle with blood cancer.

Delgado died Thursday at his home in New York City, surrounded by family, his wife Carol Delgado told TMZ.


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Re: In Memoriam
« Reply #507 on: March 11, 2022, 09:21:47 AM »
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Emilio Delgado, who played the beloved Luis on “Sesame Street” for more than four decades, has died at age 81 after a year-long battle with blood cancer.

Delgado died Thursday at his home in New York City, surrounded by family, his wife Carol Delgado told TMZ.


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I didn't realize he was in his 80's; in my mind he'll always be the youngish Luis married to Maria.  My neighborhood as a little kid was really diverse, and it was truly exciting to see Sesame Street populated by all walks of life: the people of their neighborhood resembled the people of mine, even if my own school was mostly white.  I appreciated that diversity growing up, even if I didn't know I did as a little kid.  That whole cast was incredible, and Emilio was no exception.

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Re: In Memoriam
« Reply #508 on: March 13, 2022, 03:42:18 PM »
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Re: In Memoriam
« Reply #509 on: March 13, 2022, 04:33:23 PM »
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What a wonderful actor. I remember seeing Wliiam Hurt several times in live theater in NYC.  I first discovered him while watching in the movie "Verna USO Girl", with Sissy Spacek. Utter deliciousness! 
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