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Celebrity/musician deaths

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

Celebrity/musician deaths

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

Celebrity/musician deaths

RIP: J.D. Salinger 1919 – 2010

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Famous author, J.D. Salinger has passed away. He was 91. He died of natural causes at his New Hampshire home. Most would know him from his legendary novel, “The Catcher In the Rye” which I probably read back in high school. This man lived a long life, doing what he loved. Writing. He also wrote, “Nine Stories” and “Franny and Zoey”. An author I’ve always respected like everyone.

Kev

Celebrity/musician deaths

RIP: Zelda Rubinstein 1933 – 2010

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Actress, Zelda Rubinstein, who is a little person actress, she was 4-foot-3 has passed away. Most would know her from the “Poltergeist” trilogy, which made her most famous for playing the iconic role of Tangina Barrons. The psychic that tries to help the Freeling family find Carol Anne.

I remember when I was a kid, I used to be really scared by this Zelda woman from the “Poltergeist” movies. Her acting really creeped you out in those films, the way her unique speaking voice is. She really played that role amazingly. I’ll never forget it. She has always been my favorite character in those movies. Now she can finally rest to the “Other Side” with Heather O’ Rourke. Will Zelda come out of the static TV screen now?

Kev

Celebrity/musician deaths

RIP: Jay Reatard 1980 -2010

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A punk rock musician from Memphis, Tennessee, Jimmy Lee Lindsey Jr. or better known as “Jay Reatard” was found dead in his home in Memphis. The rocker lived his whole life in Memphis. He first started his music career with his first band, The Reatards, which inspired his staged name, Jay Reatard. He also played in a few other bands called Lost Sounds, Bad Times, and the Final Solutions. After Jay’s band, The Reatards, quit on him sometime around Oct. of 2009, Jay released a new solo album not too long ago, titled, “Watch Me Fall” released August 4, 2009. While Jay Reatard was only 29 years old, from the sounds of things, it looks like he never did drugs as he was a pretty healthy guy. Before his death, he was sick with flu like symptoms. Jay’s record label, Matador Records confirmed his death.

Jay Reatard was a talented musician, and unique. I liked his music. It’s a shame he was taken so soon since he just released a brand new record. At least, he was born in Memphis and died in Memphis. I think that’s what he would have wanted. Now that he’s gone, maybe his new album “Watch Me Fall” will sell well. Maybe even make no. 1 in the Billboard Top 200 if he’s lucky.

While most of today’s punk music sucks so much, Jay Reatard was a true punk music artist of today’s generation. So sad. Kind of devastated. 😦

Kev

Celebrity/musician deaths, WWE news

RIP: Tony Halme (aka Ludvig Borga in WWE) 1963 -2010

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Former WWE superstar Ludvig Borga (real name: Tony Halme) has passed away. Many may not know him, but the wrestling community would know who he is. He wrestled in the WWE from 1993-1994. He was popular that year in WWE for his famous feud with Tatanka. Tony Halme is from Finland. Not sure of the cause of his death, but according to wikipedia, he had a lot of problems in his life. In 2006, he was in a mental hospital for the insane. He also had a problem with alcohol, drugs, and steroids. He also had a domestic dispute with his wife as he shot a gun in his apartment while she watched. He was also a contestant for American Gladiators. He is from Helsinski, Finland. He was 47 years old.

http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2010/01/10/world/AP-EU-Finland-Obit-Halme.html

Kev

Celebrity/musician deaths

RIP: Casey Johnson 1979 – 2010

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Well, look like this is the first celebrity death of 2010. Casey Johnson, of the legendary company, Johnson & Johnson, (a company that sells products from shampoos, soaps, beauty products, etc.) has died. The legendary company Johnson & Johnson was first started by her great-great grandfather, Robert Wood Johnson, one of the co-founders of Johnson & Johnson, who started it with his brothers. She was only 30 years old.

Sad. Now she can rest with Robert Wood and all the other Johnson’s who helped ran the company in the past. She was a nice looking woman too.

Kev