Celebrity death that bummed you out the most... - Page 17

Clodfobble · 08-31-2006, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Elspode

Ford's greatest performances came in "Gilda" and "Blackboard Jungle", two landmark films of the American cinema, but I will, for some reason, always think of him as a Western star. There never was a better cowboy than Glenn Ford.

He also played Superman's father in the original 1970s TV series.

Elspode · 08-31-2006, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Clodfobble

He also played Superman's father in the original 1970s TV series.

He played Pa Kent in the first of the Superman movies with Chris Reeve. Young Clark Kent was portrayed by a local boy, Jeff East, in that film. Saw the kid in a high school play once back in the day.

The original TV series of Superman was in the 50's, starring George Reeves as the super guy.

Shawnee123 · 08-31-2006, 03:08 PM

I loved him in Pocketful of Miracles.

xoxoxoBruce · 08-31-2006, 08:20 PM

I think he produced that on too, Shawnee.

skysidhe · 09-01-2006, 12:43 AM

I loved A.I.C.

I was shattered that he died lonely and alone. The fact that nobody checked up on him was doubly stark and lonely. Seemingly having so much but ultimately when it mattered having nothing at all.

Ibby · 09-01-2006, 02:21 AM

Just mentioning Freddie Mercury again, cause I'm all psyched for his birthday.

Elspode · 09-01-2006, 11:44 AM

What did you get him, Ibram?

Clodfobble · 09-01-2006, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Elspode

He played Pa Kent in the first of the Superman movies with Chris Reeve... The original TV series of Superman was in the 50's, starring George Reeves as the super guy.

Whoops. Yeah, uh, that's what I meant.

Elspode · 09-01-2006, 01:09 PM

's okay. Supe was my favorite superhero as a child, until I discovered Marvel.

Hoof Hearted · 09-04-2006, 09:51 AM

Steve Irwin, "Crocodile Hunter" died this morning after being struck in the chest by a Sting Ray's barb.

The animal kingdom has lost its greatest and most enthusiastic conservationist.
Crikey.

Hippikos · 09-04-2006, 03:30 PM

1) JFK
2) Pim Fortuyn
3) Jim Clarke

Steve Irwin has flirted with death for years, but I guess he never expected it came from a sting ray.

Urbane Guerrilla · 09-04-2006, 04:47 PM

Yeah. This, even though Steve Irwin died doing what he does best, is a bummer.

Elspode · 10-06-2006, 10:59 PM

This one may not mean much outside of Kansas City, but here...it means a great deal.

Today, one of the greatest promoters of baseball that has ever lived, Buck O'Neill, passed away in a Kansas City hospital at the age of 94. Buck had, in recent years, become a one man machine whose major purpose was to firmly cement the memory of Negro Leagues Baseball in the minds of the American public.

There couldn't have been a better individual than Buck for this job. If you've heard of him, it is probably in connection with him having been rejected for admission to Cooperstown this past Spring by a single vote, and the subsequent public swell of support for reconsideration and a much-deserved spot in the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Buck was a Kansas City treasure, a tangible piece of our history, a link to our past, and a fine example of a human being. We're gonna miss him awful bad.

http://www.thekansascitychannel.com/...10400210062006

Beestie · 10-07-2006, 12:18 AM

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having been rejected for admission to Cooperstown

I already had no respect for professional baseball. Now, I have even less.

While I'm not so familiar with the KC Negro leagues, I learned much about the Atlanta Negro league team and the injustice after injustice those men suffered.

And now this?

Fuck baseball forever. I mean it.

Elspode · 10-07-2006, 07:37 AM

One of the single worst PR moves MLB has ever made. I believe that Buck will eventually make it to Cooperstown, but he won't be able to attend the ceremony.

Buck is someone who I believe will still be present in Spirit, though. What a guy.

The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum is here in KC, the cornerstone of a long running revival effort in the historic 18th and Vine Jazz District. Our team was the Monarchs, and the history of this and the other Negro Leagues teams is rich and fascinating.

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skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	I loved A.I.C. I was shattered that he died lonely and alone. The fact that nobody checked up on him was doubly stark and lonely. Seemingly having so much but ultimately when it mattered having nothing at all.

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Hoof Hearted ...you smell something? Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Monroe, GA Posts: 420	Steve Irwin, "Crocodile Hunter" died this morning after being struck in the chest by a Sting Ray's barb. The animal kingdom has lost its greatest and most enthusiastic conservationist. Crikey. __________________ I have the ability of single-minded determination and focu...Hey, look! A horse! Last edited by Hoof Hearted; 09-04-2006 at 09:56 AM.

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Hippikos Flocci Non Facio Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In The Line Of Fire Posts: 571	1) JFK 2) Pim Fortuyn 3) Jim Clarke Steve Irwin has flirted with death for years, but I guess he never expected it came from a sting ray. __________________ Believe those who are seeking the truth. Doubt those who find it.

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Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	This one may not mean much outside of Kansas City, but here...it means a great deal. Today, one of the greatest promoters of baseball that has ever lived, Buck O'Neill, passed away in a Kansas City hospital at the age of 94. Buck had, in recent years, become a one man machine whose major purpose was to firmly cement the memory of Negro Leagues Baseball in the minds of the American public. There couldn't have been a better individual than Buck for this job. If you've heard of him, it is probably in connection with him having been rejected for admission to Cooperstown this past Spring by a single vote, and the subsequent public swell of support for reconsideration and a much-deserved spot in the Baseball Hall of Fame. Buck was a Kansas City treasure, a tangible piece of our history, a link to our past, and a fine example of a human being. We're gonna miss him awful bad. http://www.thekansascitychannel.com/...10400210062006 __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

10-07-2006, 07:37 AM	#15
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	One of the single worst PR moves MLB has ever made. I believe that Buck will eventually make it to Cooperstown, but he won't be able to attend the ceremony. Buck is someone who I believe will still be present in Spirit, though. What a guy. The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum is here in KC, the cornerstone of a long running revival effort in the historic 18th and Vine Jazz District. Our team was the Monarchs, and the history of this and the other Negro Leagues teams is rich and fascinating. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

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