In Memorium

[abbasgirl]

This was one of my son's fave shows - but sad that Zooboomafoo died Monday.

He was 20.






http://www.cbc.ca/news/arts/jovian-t...t-20-1.2832381

http://today.duke.edu/2014/11/jovianobit

Now that is sad!

[Natalka]

RIP - PD James - Phyllis Dorothy James, Baroness James of Holland Park



The writer PD James, who charted the transformations of British life through bestselling crime fiction starring the detective Adam Dalgliesh, has died aged 94.

Born Phyllis Dorothy James on 3 August 1920, the author did not publish her first novel, Cover Her Face, until she was 42.

[redhdlois]

The hockey world loses another great one ......

Montreal Canadiens legend Jean Beliveau dies at 83






After playing 20 seasons with the Habs, and earning the first Conn Smythe Trophy, Beliveau retired in 1971 as the team's all-time points leader and the league's all-time scoring leader. That fall, his No. 4 was retired, and the following year he was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.
After his playing days ended, Beliveau remained with the team as an executive, having his name etched on Lord Stanley's Cup another seven times.
When he retired, he established the Jean Beliveau Foundation, which was transferred to the Society for Disabled Children in 1993. In 1998 he became a Companion of the Order of Canada and in 2001 his name was added to Canada's Walk of Fame. He was named the honorary captain of 2010 Canadian men's Olympic Hockey Team.

[electric_viking]

a sad day for sure RHL. Sadly, Gordie Howe may be the next great one we are mourning.

[redhdlois]

a sad day for sure RHL. Sadly, Gordie Howe may be the next great one we are mourning.

yes, I think you're right......these things sure seem to come all at the same time.

[Natalka]

RIP to another hockey great. The sports heroes of our childhood are leaving us...

[redhdlois]

By Associated Press December 8 at 6:52 PM
NEW YORK — Ken Weatherwax, who played the child character Pugsley on “The Addams Family” television series in the 1960s, has died. He was 59.
Weatherwax died of a heart attack at his Box Canyon, California, home over the weekend, said Joey D. Vieira, his half brother. Weatherwax’s body was found on Sunday.
Pugsley, the son of Gomez and Morticia, was a member of the family of macabre oddballs in the television series, which aired on ABC from 1964 to 1966 with its familiar, finger-snapping theme song.
He stayed in show business after he grew up, although on the other side of the camera. Weatherwax worked as a grip on the sets of several Hollywood productions, said Vieira, a former actor himself who played the character Porky in the original “Lassie” series.
Weatherwax retired a few years ago for medical reasons, Vieira said.

[Natalka]

RIP - gee, that's not old...

[Natalka]

The author and illustrator of 'Clifford the Big Red Dog' died this week.

Rest in peace, Norman Bridwell.

[Shwa Girl]

Pugsley, the son of Gomez and Morticia, was a member of the family of macabre oddballs in the television series, which aired on ABC from 1964 to 1966 with its familiar, finger-snapping theme song.

[Natalka]

RIP Joe Cocker, age 70

http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-30582761

[Shwa Girl]

RIP Joe Cocker, age 70

http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-30582761

RIP.
I remember the movie An Officer and a Gentleman (Tom Cruise). Joe and Jennifer Warren singing Up Where We Belong.

[electric_viking]

wow! sad news for sure. RIP Joe!

[Shwa Girl]

wow! sad news for sure. RIP Joe!

Yes. Sad. Lung cancer.

[walkonby]

So sad to happen at this time of the year....Eddie Greenspan passed away.


http://news.nationalpost.com/2014/12...span-has-died/