Celebrity death that bummed you out the most... - Page 2

mrnoodle · 02-08-2005, 11:38 AM

1. Stevie Ray Vaughan - I went home sick from work that morning because of it.
2. "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, who got shot onstage a couple weeks ago. Double bummed me just because fans can be so sick and it ruins it for everyone. Why can't rock stars just O.D. like they used to? What's with the violence?
3. Ray Gillen, a tremendous rock singer who did stints with Deep Purple and Sabbath, but is best known from being in 80's hard rock act Badlands. Died of AIDS, really sad situation.
4. Jonathan Brandis (sp?). Remember SeaQuest DSV? I was looking at Roy Scheider's entry on IMDB.com for something completely unrelated and suddenly remembered that show. Click click click, suddenly I find that the kid who played the son committed suicide a few years back. Apparently couldn't adjust to life after child stardom. Don't know why it made me so sad that day, but it did.

Phil Hartman and John Candy, too.

Hey Elpsode, it was John Belushi, right? Jim hasn't croaked has he?

Elspode · 02-08-2005, 11:40 AM

Yes...duh. I had Jim on the brain because I was considering Jimi Hendrix, but figured it was redundant.

Wolf - good call on Harry.

Radar · 02-08-2005, 11:59 AM

Rodney Dangerfield
Chris Farley
Ray Charles
Sam Kinnison
Madeline Kahn

glatt · 02-08-2005, 12:17 PM

After reading through the rest of the posts, I'd have to agree with John Lennon. That one really bummed me out at the time.

I also miss John Candy, but wasn't sad when he died. If that makes sense.

A lot of these guy lived hard before they died, and their deaths weren't such a shock. Also, when someone old dies, it's not unexpected.

John Lennon and Phil Hartman did not live gangster lives. They were both still in their prime. They were healthy. Even Lennon had cut back on the drugs. They were both a shock.

I was sad when Mr. Rogers died too, but he was getting old. He was a decent man, and as much as people liked to joke about him, he really made the world a better place.

OnyxCougar · 02-08-2005, 12:35 PM

Gilda Radner

limey · 02-08-2005, 03:04 PM

John Peel.

Trilby · 02-08-2005, 03:25 PM

I was bummed when Captain Kangaroo died.

Ditto Graham Chapman, John Candy, Gilda, Madeline and Phil. They all were incredible talents.

kerosene · 02-08-2005, 05:22 PM

George Harrison
Johnny Cash
Phil Hartman
Chris Farley

bluesdave · 02-08-2005, 05:31 PM

John Wayne

Griff · 02-08-2005, 07:41 PM

You guys got mine.
1) SRV
2) Candy
3) Farley

xoxoxoBruce · 02-08-2005, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beestie

Which celebrity do you wish were still around to entertain you or make you feel good in some other way?

A - Marilyn Monroe
B - in some other way

lookout123 · 02-08-2005, 08:44 PM

Walter Payton
Chris Farley
John Candy

We used to see Farley and Candy in social settings in Chicago all the time. Farley was a really quiet guy when it was just you and him. down to earth, almost shy. but when the 3rd person got on the elevator, the SNL characters took over.

melidasaur · 02-08-2005, 08:51 PM

Phil Hartman... I was deeply saddened by his death. He was so funny. I loved him on SNL and News Radio.

zippyt · 02-08-2005, 08:58 PM

Lennon shook me up
Belushi , well that was no real suprise , but still a tragic loss
SRV mess me up for a week or so , he was JUST getting his shit togather

The older folks ,like Senatra , Carson, Hope , Mr. Rodgers , they all had a good run , left lasting memorys for MANY folks , Sad they died but we are ALL worm dirt one day .

404Error · 02-08-2005, 10:51 PM

Freddie Mercury - I think Queen would still be cranking out great stuff he if were still around.

02-08-2005, 11:38 AM	#16
mrnoodle bent Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: under the weather Posts: 2,656	1. Stevie Ray Vaughan - I went home sick from work that morning because of it. 2. "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, who got shot onstage a couple weeks ago. Double bummed me just because fans can be so sick and it ruins it for everyone. Why can't rock stars just O.D. like they used to? What's with the violence? 3. Ray Gillen, a tremendous rock singer who did stints with Deep Purple and Sabbath, but is best known from being in 80's hard rock act Badlands. Died of AIDS, really sad situation. 4. Jonathan Brandis (sp?). Remember SeaQuest DSV? I was looking at Roy Scheider's entry on IMDB.com for something completely unrelated and suddenly remembered that show. Click click click, suddenly I find that the kid who played the son committed suicide a few years back. Apparently couldn't adjust to life after child stardom. Don't know why it made me so sad that day, but it did. Phil Hartman and John Candy, too. Hey Elpsode, it was John Belushi, right? Jim hasn't croaked has he? __________________ Sìn a nall na cuaranan sin. -- Cha mhór is fheairrde thu iad, tha iad coltach ri cat air a dhathadh

02-08-2005, 11:40 AM	#17
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	Yes...duh. I had Jim on the brain because I was considering Jimi Hendrix, but figured it was redundant. Wolf - good call on Harry. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

02-08-2005, 11:59 AM	#18
Radar Constitutional Scholar Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 4,006	Rodney Dangerfield Chris Farley Ray Charles Sam Kinnison Madeline Kahn __________________ "I'm completely in favor of the separation of Church and State. My idea is that these two institutions screw us up enough on their own, so both of them together is certain death." - George Carlin

02-08-2005, 12:35 PM	#20
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02-08-2005, 03:04 PM	#21
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02-08-2005, 12:17 PM	#19
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	After reading through the rest of the posts, I'd have to agree with John Lennon. That one really bummed me out at the time. I also miss John Candy, but wasn't sad when he died. If that makes sense. A lot of these guy lived hard before they died, and their deaths weren't such a shock. Also, when someone old dies, it's not unexpected. John Lennon and Phil Hartman did not live gangster lives. They were both still in their prime. They were healthy. Even Lennon had cut back on the drugs. They were both a shock. I was sad when Mr. Rogers died too, but he was getting old. He was a decent man, and as much as people liked to joke about him, he really made the world a better place.

02-08-2005, 03:25 PM	#22
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	I was bummed when Captain Kangaroo died. Ditto Graham Chapman, John Candy, Gilda, Madeline and Phil. They all were incredible talents. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

02-08-2005, 05:22 PM	#23
kerosene Touring the facilities Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The plains of Colorado Posts: 3,476	George Harrison Johnny Cash Phil Hartman Chris Farley

02-08-2005, 05:31 PM	#24
bluesdave Getting older every day Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Australia Posts: 308	John Wayne __________________ History is a great teacher; it is a shame that people never learn from it.

02-08-2005, 07:41 PM	#25
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	You guys got mine. 1) SRV 2) Candy 3) Farley __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

02-08-2005, 08:44 PM	#27
lookout123 changed his status to single Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Right behind you. No, the other side. Posts: 10,308	Walter Payton Chris Farley John Candy We used to see Farley and Candy in social settings in Chicago all the time. Farley was a really quiet guy when it was just you and him. down to earth, almost shy. but when the 3rd person got on the elevator, the SNL characters took over. __________________ Getting knocked down is no sin, it's not getting back up that's the sin

02-08-2005, 08:51 PM	#28
melidasaur Traded your soul for pogs. Join Date: May 2004 Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 646	Phil Hartman... I was deeply saddened by his death. He was so funny. I loved him on SNL and News Radio. __________________ I love England, what can I say?

02-08-2005, 08:58 PM	#29
zippyt LONG LIVE KING ZIPPY! per Feetz Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arkansas Posts: 7,661	Lennon shook me up Belushi , well that was no real suprise , but still a tragic loss SRV mess me up for a week or so , he was JUST getting his shit togather The older folks ,like Senatra , Carson, Hope , Mr. Rodgers , they all had a good run , left lasting memorys for MANY folks , Sad they died but we are ALL worm dirt one day . __________________ "Success is getting what you want. Happiness is wanting what you get. " Brother Dave Gardner

02-08-2005, 10:51 PM	#30
404Error Lecturer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: CT USA Posts: 826	Freddie Mercury - I think Queen would still be cranking out great stuff he if were still around. __________________ "To disarm the people is the most effectual way to enslave them." ~George Mason~

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