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RIP: Luna Vachon 1962 – 2010

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Yet another wrestler dies. This time it’s a female wrestler. Luna Vachon, real name: Gertrude Angelle Vachon, is a Canadian professional wrestler, who was known to have an amazing bodybuilder like physique. She performed in WWE from 1992 – 2000. Her entire life was revolved around wrestling. She was born with it and grew up on the wrestling inudstry. When she first appeared in WWE, she started performing as a manager for such wrestlers like Shawn Michaels and Goldust. Then the WWE allowed her to become a full time wrestler in the women’s division. Her most well known feuds against the Divas were against Sable and Jacqueline. In the year 2000, Luna was released from the WWE due to having a bad temper with other WWE employees backstage.

After her WWE release, she continued to wrestle for indie events and such. In 2004, she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and became a born-again Christian. In August of 2010, her house burned down. Shortly after, she was found dead at her mother’s home where she was staying due to losing her home. She is survived by her two sons and has two granddaughters. Her cause of death is not known at this time, but don’t be quick to assume that she died of steroids or drugs. Remember, she had bipolar disorder, she had all kinds of personal problems, that it might be a possible suicide as well.

RIP Luna. I remember her back in the WWE days when she used to be around. She maybe freaky looking but that’s part of her wrestling character and gimmick. She was also a very talented wrestler and most female wrestlers don’t wrestle as good as she does. This is pretty sad news. Hopefully WWE will do a tribute for her this coming Monday on RAW. Luna Vachon was only 48 years old.

Kev

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RIP: Gary Coleman 1968 – 2010

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Former child star, Gary Coleman, who is most famous for his legendary role in the hit 80’s TV sitcom, Diffr’ent Strokes has passed away today. On May 26th earlier this week, the star was hospitalized at a hospital in Utah after falling and hitting his head. It was then announced he was suffering of intracranial hemorrhage, he fell into a coma. He never woke. His young wife, Shannon Price and her father were by his side at the time of his death.

Very sad news. Like him or not, the guy was a legend. RIP.

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Kev

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RIP: Paul Gray 1972 -2010

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Paul Gray, bassist for the nu-metal band, Slipknot was found dead in a Iowa motel room. His cause of death is not known at this time, but I’m willing to bet he died of what else? Drugs. If you read Paul Gray’s wikipedia, the guy has a really long history with heavy drug use which could probably explain why he died at such a young age. Pictured above is Paul masked and unmasked. Paul is mostly famous for his controversial alien like mask as you see in the picture above. Yes, most of the masks worn in Slipknot were controversial and crazy but Paul’s was most recognizable.

More on it here:

http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/37323183/ns/today-entertainment/

Kev

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RIP: Ronnie James Dio 1942 – 2010

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Today is yet again, another sad day in the music industry. Just like Peter Steele, Ronnie James Dio’s death started off as a silly rumour which started as a twitter trend. Today RJD’s wife/manager announced the news is true on his official website. Ronnie James Dio is quite the talent, one of the best vocalists in the metal genre. In fact, he was the best. No metal singer could sing better than him. I grew up listening to his music with Black Sabbath, his solo band Dio, and Heaven & Hell. He was a very powerful singer with a unique voice. He is respected for his talent and for his love of performing on stage. RIP Dio. He maybe gone but never forgotten. In honor of his favorite hand signal, I’ll do it too….\m/.

Kev

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RIP: Frank Frazetta 1928 – 2010

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Frank Frazetta is a legendary comic book artist in the science fiction & fantasy genre. He is well known for doing art work for adults only. He has done art work for Conan The Barbarian, Vampirella, King Kong, and Tarzan. He has also done album covers for music artists such as Molly Hatchet and Yngwie Malmsteen. Frank Frazetta was 82.

More on it here:

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5ieBUPyNVCRUPTme2UyTGr9_5pNuQD9FK76E00

Kev

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RIP: Peter Steele 1962 – 2010

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Today is a very sad day for the music industry, because it is official that Peter Steele, lead singer and bassist for the 90’s iconic metal band, Type O’ Negative has died of heart failure. When the reports first hit the internets this morning, it was at first looked at as a rumour. Now it is turning out to be true. When I was in high school, I used to listen to this band all the time. Used to buy their records. I don’t have their albums anymore, but I do have their greatest hits album, “The Least Worst Of”. They were known to bringing out a large number of radio hits that were constantly played on rock radio stations, with such hits as “My Girlfriend’s Girlfriend”, “Black No. 1”, “Christian Woman” and many more. They were also known for covering Black Sabbath songs and covering Neil Young’s “Cinnamon’s Girl”. Peter Steele is seen as a very tall man, well built,  had long black hair and had a very deep singing voice. RIP to a great musician and songwriter. Definitely no chance of a Type O’ Negative reunion now. There cannot be a Type O’ without Peter. Hopefully the band doesn’t replace him with a different singer and continue on. Peter Steele was 48 years old.

Kev

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RIP: Corey Haim 1971 – 2010

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Former child star, Corey Haim, who starred in films such as “The Lost Boys”, “License to Drive”, “Dream a Little Dream”, “Fast Getaway”, and more was found dead. It could be a possible drug overdose because the actor have struggled with drugs pretty much his whole life. He was also best friends with fellow actor, Corey Feldman. Corey Haim and Corey Feldman have been friends since their childhood.

Today is a sad day for Hollywood. I remember as a kid, I grew up watching Corey Haim’s films. I remember seeing “The Lost Boys” and “License to Drive” plenty of times. He was also in Stephen King’s “Silver Bullett” that I remember. He was a great comedy actor, he was also great in the horror genre. It’s no secret that Corey has always been a fan of the horror genre.

That sucks for Corey Feldman ’cause he must be really devastated and upset. This is what happens when you do drugs for most of your life, it’ll take you early. If you know of a loved one in your life that is struggling with drug addiction, do whatever you can to get them help.

Kev

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RIP: Doug Fieger 1952 – 2010

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If you want some sad news for Valentine’s Day, here it is. Doug Fieger, guitarist and leading frontman of the ’80’s hit new wave band, The Knack, died of cancer in Woodland Hills, California after battling both brain and lung cancer for quite a long time.

This is pretty devastating news for me, ’cause as a lover of rock n’ roll music, I grew up listening to the Knack. Their record “Get the Knack” was really amazing stuff and I remember playing the hell out of that vinyl when I was a kid, used to play it all the time and still love it. I always thought the Knack were true rock n’ roll legends that had something going in the 80’s.

Also, remember The Knack is responsible for making “Weird” Al Yankovic famous. “My Sharona” was Al Yankovic’s first parody which was re-written for “My Bologna” for the Dr. Demento show. Al Yankovic’s “My Bologna” took the world by storm which made Al become the King of Parodies since then. I’m sure Al Yankovic is devastated by this news too.

RIP Doug, you maybe gone but your amazing music will still go on.

Kev