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Celebrity/musician deaths

R.I.P.: Irvin Kershner 1923 – 2010

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Legendary film director, Irvin Kershner, most famous for his work in, “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back” also passed away over the weekend. Kershner has been directing films since the ’50’s but didn’t become recognizable when he was hired to direct Star Wars. After “Empire Strikes Back”, he directed the Sean Connery 007 film, “Never Say Never”. He appeared as an actor in, “The Last Temptation of Christ”. He then directed, “Robocop 2” which was his final film of his career. When he retired from film making, he directed an NBC sci fi TV series, “Sea Quest”, which only lasted 3 seasons.

Today is another sad loss for the movie industry. RIP Kersh. “Empire Strikes Back” is my favorite Star Wars movie ever made.

Kev

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R.I.P.: Leslie Nielsen 1926 – 2010

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Some very sad news to report in the world of entertainment. Comic legend, Leslie Nielsen passes away today. He is most famous for starring in films such as “Airplane” and the “Naked Gun” trilogy. Leslie Nielsen first began his acting career working for television, he got his start by starring in a TV show, called, “Television’s Golden Age” and went on to a major starring role in the classic sci-fi film, “Forbidden Planet”. In 1956, he made his acting debut for the big screen in a movie called, “Ransom!”. While he did work on a lot of films over the years, he didn’t become recognizable until the movie, “Airplane”, obviously. He also had a role in Stephen King’s, “Creepshow” directed by, George A. Romero. He became a household name when he did, “The Naked Gun” trilogy in the early 90’s. What else? He also played Dracula for, “Dracula: Dead & Loving It” and he was President Harris in “Scary Movie 3”.

One of my favorite projects he has done, was when he made his own videos spoofing professional golf with videos such as “Bad Golf My Way” and “Bad Golf Made Easier”. Leslie Nielsen was a hero and inspiration to me. I watched all of his movies and looked after him for years. He was such a talented and funny man. He will certainly be missed. May him rest in peace.

Kev

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RIP: Ronni Chasen 1946 – 2010

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Ronni Chasen, is a legendary Hollywood publicist, known for her work for films like, “Driving Miss Daisy”, and, “On Golden Pond”. On November 16th 2010, she was driving home late at night in Beverly Hills California, after she was attending the “Burlesque” movie premiere. Ronni, was shot and killed, by an unknown act of violence happening in the city. The crime is still being investigated. Ronni Chasen was 64 years old.

Remember, folks. No matter where you go, crime is everywhere. Something like this can happen to anybody, anytime. It really is sad that people’s lives have to end this way. RIP, Ronni. Sad news and shocking. I don’t want to speculate on what happened, it wouldn’t surprise me it’s just a bunch of kids and gang members in the streets.

Kev

 

 

 

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RIP: Gregory Isaacs 1951 – 2010

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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

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RIP: Bob Guccione 1930 – 2010

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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

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RIP: Tom Bosley 1927 – 2010

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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

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RIP: Barbara Billingsley 1915 – 2010

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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

 

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RIP: Tony Curtis 1925 – 2010

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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

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RIP: Greg Giraldo 1965 – 2010

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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

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RIP: Sally Menke 1953 – 2010

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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