R. I. P. Thread

[Bad Bob]

Does anybody else get a little nervous when they see a new post on this thread?

 

[Uncle-A]

I’m going to take a wild guess that you’re not a big hip hop fan.

You are correct not a big fan, so help me out?

 

[Ogg]

You are correct not a big fan, so help me out?

Dre Dre sampled that track for one of his big hits. Next episode.

 

[Jilly]

Does anybody else get a little nervous when they see a new post on this thread?

Long as it's not you, you're OK.

 

[pete]

not to be morbid but I think I like when someone knows what they wish to convey about themselves prior to dying. I've seen a handful of obit's that the deceased wrote.

Maybe makes things easier on those still here who lost a loved one.

 

[Jilly]

Dumbledore

Michael Gambon, who played Dumbledore, dies aged 82

British-Irish actor Michael Gambon, best known to global audiences for playing the wise professor Albus Dumbledore in the 'Harry Potter' movie franchise and whose career was launched by his mentor Laurence Olivier, died aged 82 on Thursday.

www.ctvnews.ca

 

[fatbob]

Surely most famous for the eponymous corner on the Top Gear track.

The great Sir Michael Gambon has passed away

Legendary actor, whose name will be forever attached to the TG test track, has died at the age of 82

www.topgear.com

 

[James]

David McCallum talks about being a kid when bombs were being dropped on Britain during WWIi.

 

[neonorchid]

 

[Fuller]

Not famous, but a tenant of mine in a rental property way across town died the other day. I first heard about it when the manager of the mobile home park called me and forwarded the daughter's phone number to me. She wanted me to hold off disposing of his personal items until she could get down to Florida. A bit sad but Eugene was 78, a cranky Vietnam vet and not in good health. He paid his rent a week early every month.

The second time I heard this news was from one of the local news channels, apparently Eugene didn't like the way an auto repair shop had treated him 2 years ago, walked into the front office and got into a gun fight with the owner. Both are dead.

RIP

 

[Philpug]

Knuckleballer Tim Wakefield.

Ex-Red Sox knuckleballer Wakefield dies at 57

Tim Wakefield, the first baseman-turned-knuckleballer who helped the Red Sox win two World Series titles, has died at the age of 57.

www.espn.com

 

[James]

^ Damn, very sad.

 

[Andy Mink]

Dick Butkus

Legendary Bears linebacker Dick Butkus, 80, dies

Hall of Fame linebacker Dick Butkus, a vicious tackler who made the Pro Bowl in eight of his nine seasons with the Bears, has died at the age of 80.

www.espn.com

 

[Uncle-A]

Dick Butkus

Legendary Bears linebacker Dick Butkus, 80, dies

Hall of Fame linebacker Dick Butkus, a vicious tackler who made the Pro Bowl in eight of his nine seasons with the Bears, has died at the age of 80.

www.espn.com

He was one of the real tuff guys, back when they knew the meaning of tuff.

 

[Tricia]

Dick Butkus

Legendary Bears linebacker Dick Butkus, 80, dies

Hall of Fame linebacker Dick Butkus, a vicious tackler who made the Pro Bowl in eight of his nine seasons with the Bears, has died at the age of 80.

www.espn.com

Watching NFL coverage today has had a bunch of really cool clips from his time on air.

Then there's this tribute.

 

[Tricia]

So many tributes to him on YT, I just went down that rabbit hole.

 

[John Webb]

My "fine German steel knife" NOT. (from Thailand)
The J.A. Henckels knife cracked in half last night while cutting cheese !

 

[Uncle-A]

My "fine German steel knife" NOT. (from Thailand)
The J.A. Henckels knife cracked in half last night while cutting cheese !
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I thought we had a knife thread? I will have to check my J. A. Henckels to see their manufacturer location. I never would have thought Thailand.

 

[KingGrump]

My "fine German steel knife" NOT. (from Thailand)
The J.A. Henckels knife cracked in half last night while cutting cheese !
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That's a one stick figure Henckels. Usually made in China. Never heard of it being made in Thailand.

Distinct possibility of being a knock off of the lower tier Henckels that are not made in Germany. The wear on the handle around the rivet is not right.

 

[Philpug]

This is sad ... I hope it turns around for her...

Mary Lou Retton 'fighting' for life, daughter says

Gymnast Mary Lou Retton, who became the first American to win the all-around gold at the 1984 Olympics, is "fighting for her life," her daughter said.

www.espn.com