RIP Thread

She had feline dwarfism, but apparently died due to complications from a urinary tract infection. :disappointed_relieved:

Sorry to hear. Strongs!

Blah. I need to do comprehension 101 again, did not pick up that our fave grumpycat is dead, as per the post above :frowning:

Niki Lauda, 70

Time to watch Rush again.

Here’s Georgia Dunn’s memorial to Grumpy Cat: https://twitter.com/breakingcatnews/status/1129641651255648256

Bart Starr :cry:

Bill Buckner.
He was a pariah around here for a long time but most fans eventually forgave him.
It’s a shame that he was most remembered for one error.
He had a great career.

Man. That’s what got Robin Williams.

Paul Darrow (Avon in Blake’s 7)

I had such a crush on Avon when I was younger…

It’s been a week, but Leon Redbone died at the end of May. A self-taught musician that we’ve probably all heard of since he was active for a half century. The News section of his website gave him a humorous sendoff.

Gloria Vanderbilt, artist and fashion icon, 95

Alf’s father.

This was powerful and interesting. Reflections on Max Wright’s Passing

Lee Iacocca, 94

Creator of the Mustang, savior of Chrysler in the 80s.

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Laugh-In’s Arte Johnson, 90

Founder of Electronic Data Systems and former US Presidential Candidate Ross Perot, 89

I didn’t realize he sold his company to Dell in 2009 for $3.9B.

Also the photo of him from the presidential debate, Bill Clinton is also in that photo and holy crap he looks so young.

And screw you, CNBC. I’m not turning off my adblocker no matter how much you whine about it.

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Kitagawa Johnny - This guy was probably responsible for the entire boy band industry in Japan.

I didn’t realize he was still alive.