In Memoriam

[Jot the Dot Dot]

Last remaining member of The Band, Garth Hudson , multi-instrumentalist, dies at 87. https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/obit-band-hudson-1.7437024

 

[AnnM]

This one hurts for the foodies:

Iconic San Francisco chef and James Beard award winner Charles Phan died unexpectedly at age 62. He was a trailblazer for Asian fine dining, specifically Vietnamese cuisine. He created his business empire from humble roots as a refugee.

Legendary San Francisco chef Charles Phan dies unexpectedly

San Francisco chef Charles Phan, the legendary leader behind the Slanted Door, died unexpectedly on Monday night. He was 62.

www.sfgate.com

 

[BittyBug]

Way too young. I loved the Slanted Door.

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

'Days of Our Lives' Actor Francisco San Martin Dead at 39

'Days of Our Lives' Actor Francisco San Martin Dead at 39 — Us Weekly

Days of Our Lives actor Francisco San Martin has died at the age of 39.

apple.news

 

[Vash01]

Cecile Richards, daughter of Anne Richards- former Governor of Texas, passed away on Jan 20, 2025, due to brain tumor (similar to what Biden’s son had). She was 67.

Cecile was the former president of Planned parenthood. She fought for women’s rights.

Cecile Richards - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[DFJ]

Cecile Richards, daughter of Anne Richards- former Governor of Texas, passed away on Jan 20, 2025, due to brain tumor (similar to what Biden’s son had). She was 67.

Cecile was the former president of Planned parenthood. She fought for women’s rights.

Cecile Richards - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

A terrible, terrible loss.

 

[kedrin]

Cecile Richards, daughter of Anne Richards- former Governor of Texas, passed away on Jan 20, 2025, due to brain tumor (similar to what Biden’s son had). She was 67.

Cecile was the former president of Planned parenthood. She fought for women’s rights.

Cecile Richards - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

I met her. My friend's wife used to work for her- when they adopted twin boys, they brought the babies up to meet the NY friends. Cecile was kind enough to host. She loved babies (wanted to babysit!)- and was herself a mother of twins.

 

[Rob]

Way too young. I loved the Slanted Door.

I loved it too. Went there twice, great food, great wine list.

 

[Cachoo]

Wayne Osmond passed away from a stroke.

Wayne Osmond, Osmond Brothers singer and guitarist, dies at 73

Wayne Osmond, the fourth oldest of the nine Osmond children and brother to famed musical duo Donny and Marie Osmond, died Wednesday, his daughter said. He was 73.

www.latimes.com

 

[Cachoo]

When I was in 5th grade my parents took my little sister and me to an Osmond Brothers concert. It was our very first concert experience. I don't think Wayne had the profile of some of his brothers but their voices blended together beautifully. RIP

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[MacMadame]

Someone from history more of us should know about:

Valérie André, aviator and parachutist who became France's first female general, dies aged 102

Valérie André, a French aviator and parachutist who became the first woman to become a general officer in France, has died. She was 102.

apnews.com

She lived to be 102!

 

[Vagabond]

I loved it too. Went there twice, great food, great wine list.

But there was no slanted door!

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

A 2025 Memoriam already

Celebrity deaths 2025: Remembering the stars who've died this year

Celebrity deaths 2025: Remembering the stars who've died this year — Entertainment Weekly

In memory of the celebrities who have died this year, including director David Lynch, "General Hospital" star Leslie Charleson, "RuPaul's Drag Race UK" winner The Vivienne.

apple.news

 

[Vagabond]

Marianne Faithfull, singular icon of British pop, dies aged 78

Singer and actor overcame drug addiction and homelessness to collaborate with everyone from the Rolling Stones and Metallica to Jean-Luc Godard

www.theguardian.com

Marianne Faithfull, a Pop Star Turned Survivor, Is Dead at 78

A fresh-faced singer and Mick Jagger’s muse in the 1960s, she went on to experience more than her share of hard times before emerging triumphant.

www.nytimes.com

As tears go by....

 

[Desperado]

My earworm of the day is Faithfull’s The Ballad of Lucy Jordan.

I couldn’t figure out why it had stuck to me as a memory and finally figured out it was on the soundtrack of Thelma & Louise.

A sad ballad, for a very sad 24 hours.

 

[Former Lurve Goddess]

My earworm of the day is Faithfull’s The Ballad of Lucy Jordan.

I couldn’t figure out why it had stuck to me as a memory and finally figured out it was on the soundtrack of Thelma & Louise.

A sad ballad, for a very sad 24 hours.

It's one of my most favourite songs.

 

[MacMadame]

For the hip-hop fans among us

Irv Gotti, music executive who created Murder Inc. Records, dies at 54

Irv Gotti, a music mogul who founded Murder Inc. Records and was behind major hip-hop and R&B artists, has died. He was 54.

apnews.com

 

[Buzz]

R.I.P.

Muhsin Hendricks: World's 'first openly gay imam' shot dead in South Africa

He was a pioneering figure who ran a mosque in Cape Town intended as a safe haven for gay Muslims.

www.bbc.com

 

[Cachoo]

I like this Pope. His prognosis is not good.

 

[Aceon6]

Roberta Flack is gone. RIP lovely lady. https://apnews.com/article/roberta-flack-dies-61ad9755cc7b4f37b29884adc49c9340

 

[BittyBug]

Roberta Flack is gone. RIP lovely lady. https://apnews.com/article/roberta-flack-dies-61ad9755cc7b4f37b29884adc49c9340

One of the greatest female vocalists ever. Gifted:

Roberta Flack’s 11 Essential Songs

One of the supreme voices of the 1970s and a master of revelatory reinterpretation has died at 88.

www.nytimes.com

 

[vireo]

Roberta Flack is gone. RIP lovely lady. https://apnews.com/article/roberta-flack-dies-61ad9755cc7b4f37b29884adc49c9340

A great singer with such a warm, distinctive voice. So sad to hear of her passing.

 

[ilovepaydays]

I don’t see this posted earlier, but I noticed that former U.S. Secret Service agent Clint Hill passed away last Friday. Hill was notably known for his actions during the JFK assassination and stayed on to be part of the details that protected Jackie, LBJ, and then Vice President Spiro Agnew. I think he was the last surviving Secret Service agent from that day and had expressed a lot of guilt from “not being able to get to the car faster”. I don’t think realistically he could have done much more to prevent what ultimately happened.

 

[Vash01]

Roberta Flack is gone. RIP lovely lady. https://apnews.com/article/roberta-flack-dies-61ad9755cc7b4f37b29884adc49c9340

RIP Roberta.

 

[Badams]

'Buffy' and 'Gossip Girl' actress Michelle Trachtenberg dead at 39

Michelle Trachtenberg, an actress best known for her roles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Gossip Girl," has died at age 39.

abcnews.go.com

Dawn from Buffy died! She was so young!

 

[PRlady]

'Buffy' and 'Gossip Girl' actress Michelle Trachtenberg dead at 39

Michelle Trachtenberg, an actress best known for her roles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Gossip Girl," has died at age 39.

abcnews.go.com

Dawn from Buffy died! She was so young!

Wasn’t she the star in one of the skating movies? The one with Kim Cattrall?

 

[Wyliefan]

Wasn’t she the star in one of the skating movies? The one with Kim Cattrall?

Yes, Ice Princess. I just saw it for the first time a week or two ago with friends. She was so cute and talented. Can't believe she's gone this young. R.I.P.

 

[Badams]

Wasn’t she the star in one of the skating movies? The one with Kim Cattrall?

Yes. Ice Princess. The one where she used math formulas to do triples or something like that.

 

[pollyanna]

Aww man! Way too young! Of course, I remembered her most from Buffy, but I also remember her playing a crazed killer in Criminal Minds.

RIP Michelle.

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

'Buffy' and 'Gossip Girl' actress Michelle Trachtenberg dead at 39

Michelle Trachtenberg, an actress best known for her roles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Gossip Girl," has died at age 39.

abcnews.go.com

Dawn from Buffy died! She was so young!

Oh wow so sorry to hear this. I Remember the figure skating movie she did ice princess.

Thank you for posting. That was unexpected. RIP.