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R.I.P. -- The Obit Thread

Discussion in 'Off Topic' started by westwingnut, Aug 10, 2015.

  1. Sharpie61

    Sharpie61 Well-Known Member

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    I have to say, I didn’t know who he was. But he must have been a very good person from all the people speaking out about his death. Even St. Judes talked about it.
    Colon cancer at such a young age.

    R.I.P. Chadwick


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    Morgotha Well-Known Member

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    He seemed like a very good man off camera, and a role model. RIP.
     
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    One of my favourite Chadwick Boseman skits from SNL. RIP.

     
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    I had no idea he was so sick. It's amazing what he accomplished while battling cancer. He completed a number of films during that time too.

    His life was cut way too short, but in the past 5-7 years his film accomplishments were like a career for many people, so he made a significant impact from 42 to Marshall to Black Panther and the rest of the Marvel universe films.
     
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    He was Black Panther right?
     
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    Correct


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    :(
     
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    He was Jackie Robinson in 42. I really enjoyed that film. It had Harrison Ford, and Nicole Beharie (who is an underrated actress) in it as well. Marshall was a solid film too. They're both good ones to check out in our dystopian plague ridden times, if you need something to watch.
     
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    R.I.P. Diana Rigg
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    This makes me so sad :(
     
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    I just read about this! How sad. I used to watch awe struck as she played the fabulous Emma Peele in the Avengers early in her career and then again when she played Olenna Tyrell in her later years, as well as many other wonderful roles throughout the years. RIP
     
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    She did a great job in GOT and really brought her role to life. I can't say I remember her acting in The Avengers, but I can say I can remember wanting to be like Emma (which is probably good enough). RIP
     
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    Football great Gale Sayers passed away from dementia related issues (likely brought on by football related head injuries) at age 77.

    I remember watching Brian's Song when I was about 10 and crying like a baby. I don't think I could bring myself to watch it again even now.

    https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id...all-fame-running-back-gale-sayers-dies-age-77

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gale_Sayers

    I don't really remember him in his prime. His career only lasted 6 years, but he was inducted into the Hall of Fame immediately when eligible, the youngest inductee ever. He was named to the NFL's greatest players of the first 50 years team despite the brevity of his time on the field because of the greatness he displayed, and judging by the film I've seen and , more tellingly, the comments of his peers, there have not been many like him, on and off the field.
     
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    Eddie Van Halen died today. :( :(
     
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    Eddie Van Halen list his battle with cancer.
    R.I.P.




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    Just saw this. Such a shame. I’m glad I got to see him a few years ago. Great musician.
     
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    I never did see them live. I am sure it was a great show.
     
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    Van Halen was one of my all time favorite rock bands growing up. :(
     
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