Gregory Isaacs was a legendary reggae singer who was actually from Jamaica. He first got noticed in 1978, when Isaacs signed to Virgin records and appeared in the film, “Rockers”, where he performed a song called, “Slavemaster”. He was also given the nickname, as the “Cool Ruler”. He is also known for one of most famous songs titled, “Night Nurse”. I don’t know much about Gregory Isaacs but I have heard his music before. So I think he deserves an obituary here.
Kev
Legendary publisher, Bob Guccione has passed away due to cancer at a hospital in Plato, Texas. He was famous for creating and starting the adult magazine, Penthouse, back in the 1960’s. It was a way to compete with Hugh Hefner’s, Playboy. Guccione left Penthouse magazine in 2003, the social networking site, FriendFinder, buys the Penthouse magazine later on. Penthouse magazine is still going strong to this day. Penthouse is honestly, one of my favorite adult magazines, it always has been for years. I’m not afraid to say that I was already looking at the magazine when I was underage, it’s true!!
Guccione is also famous for using a lot of his money to put together the movie, “Caligula”, that starred: Malcolm MacDowell and Helen Mirren.
Seems like a new celebrity death happens day after day this week, really weird!
Kev
First we lose America’s favorite TV Mom, Barbara Billingsley, now we lose our favorite TV Dad, Tom Bosley who is famous for playing Mr. Cunningham on the hit 80’s TV sitcom, “Happy Days”. He died at his home in Palm Springs, California. Very sad news. “Happy Days” was also a favorite show of mine growing up. Henry Winkler and Ron Howard must be devastated by this news. Sad loss. RIP, Mr. Cunningham!
Kev
I always saw, Barbara Billingsley, a childhood hero of mine. I obsessively watched, “Leave it To Beaver” when I was a kid and June Cleaver has always been my favorite character of the show. She is a TV legend and so special in so many ways. She is also known for her cameo in the comedy film, “Airplane”. She also made appearances in sitcoms such as “Mork and Mindy”, “Roseanne”, and “My Name Is Earl”. To me, she is a true TV legend. RIP, June Cleaver.
Kev
Legendary actor, Tony Curtis, most famous for starring the leading role in the Marilyn Monroe movie, “Some Like It Hot” died yesterday, in his Las Vegas home, of cardiac arrest. He also had movie roles in, “Spartacus”, “The Bad News Bears Goes to Japan”, and many other films. While he acted in films for most of his life, he was lucky enough to star in a film with Marilyn Monroe, which he got to kiss and make out with in the film. “Some Like It Hot ” is one of my favorite films of all times. RIP Tony, him and Marilyn will be seeing each other in heaven right about now.
Edit to add: I also forgot that he is also the father of legendary horror star, Jamie Lee Curtis.
Kev
Stand up comic, Greg Giraldo, is well known for appearing on Comedy Central TV station on a regular basis. He had his own TV show, “The Greg Giraldo” show, which he is known for, but he became an icon when he started appearing on Comedy Central’s, “The Roast”, roasting other celebrities. He also appeared on Conan O’ Brien many times. He was also a judge on NBC’s, “Last Comic Standing”. On Sept. 25th, Greg accidentally overdosed on prescription medications. He passed away today with his family by his side.
Very sad. He was a very talented and funny man. I remember seeing him on TV, what a shock to find out Sally Menke died and now here comes Greg Giraldo. RIP Greg.
Kev
Sally Menke, is a well known and popular film editor, most famous for her work with, Quentin Tarantino. She edited pretty much all of Tarantino’s films including, “Inglourious Basterds” and the two, “Kill Bill” movies. She was also the editor of the very first, “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” movie, released in 1990. Sally Menke, went hiking with her dog, in Griffith Park in Los Angeles last Monday afternoon. Police found her body in a ravine. Her friends contacted police after worrying that she didn’t come back home. Her dog is alive and well. The cause of death is not known at this time but it is under investigation. The Hollywood Reporter, reports. My condolences go out to Quentin, her friends & family. Quentin’s gotta be heartbroken and devastated over this. RIP, Sally.
Kev
Jorge Gonzalez was a professional wrestler who got his start in WCW as El Gigante. He then worked for the WWE in 1993, under the name of Giant Gonzalez, which he wore a fake muscular costume and a big bushy beard as you see in the picture above. His only feud in the WWE was against the Undertaker. Jorge left the WWE in October of 1993 to pursue a career in New Japan Pro Wrestling from 1994-95. Before Jorge’s professional wrestling career, he got his start in playing basketball because of his tall appearance. He was forced to quit playing basketball because of a serious injury he had in 1986. He came this close to being signed to the NBA, but did not make it. This is how he became a professional wrestler instead.
Around 1995, Jorge had to quit all sports because of his health. In Oct. of 2009, he got paralyzed for life and was put on a wheelchair. The 7 foot 7 tall, Jorge Gonzalez, died due to complications of diabetes. It is not known if he was ever married, but he has been best friends with legendary wrestling manager, Harvey Whippleman, for many years. Jorge was 44 years old.
Kev
Veteran film actor, Kevin McCarthy, who became famous for playing the leading role in the original, “Invasion of the Body Snatchers”, movie in 1956, has died of natural causes over the weekend, he was 96. He wasn’t that big and popular of an actor, but he did became more well known with movies such as,”Innerspace”, and, “UHF”, which are his two most recognizable roles. He played the villain in both of those films. He also had roles in the first “Piranha” film, “The Howling”, “Twilight Zone: the Movie”, and many more.
To me, it was the films, “Innerspace” and “UHF” when I first discovered this guy. He really did play a good badguy in movies and he does a good job on getting people to hate this guy. I remember when I used to watch, “Innerspace” and “UHF” as a kid, I used to really hate him and used to think he was a big jerk in those movies. I know he’s not that kind of guy in real life, but man, imagine if he was that kind of person in real life. I don’t think you want to meet this guy in person, ha!
RIP Kev! He was a talented actor!
Edit to add: On another Kevin McCarthy note, that one scene in UHF when R.J. Fletcher was measuring things in the UHF station. Notice when Stanley comes out in the room, he looks at the TV. If you look closely at the TV during that scene, what movie is playing? Why, that’s none other than the original “Invasion of the Body Snatchers”. It’s kind of funny when the young Kevin McCarthy is on screen, when the old one is in the same room. Ha! I never noticed that after all this time!
Kev
Former, “Beetlejuice” star, known for his famous role of Otho, the big guy with the black suit and red tie, Glenn Shadix, has died. He died at his Birmingham, Alabama home when he fell off his wheelchair and hit his head in the kitchen. He died of blunt force trauma to the head. He was made famous because of the hit scene in “Beetlejuice”, where he sings and dances to Harry Belafonte’s song “Day-O” with the Deetz family. He was also openly gay.
He not only starred in “Beetlejuice”, he had a handful of other movie roles. He also had a role in Stallone’s “Demolition Man”, he was in Stephen King’s “Sleepwalkers”, he was in Tim Burton’s “Nightmare Before Christmas” and had a role in Tim Burton’s “Planet of the Apes” remake. So yes, Glenn worked with Tim Burton more than once. I believe he was forced to retire from acting because of his health problems on a wheelchair.
RIP, Glenn, much respects to a talented and underrated actor.
Kev
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