Persons of Note Who Have Passed Away

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Renowned jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis dies aged 87

Ramsey Lewis, the renowned jazz pianist whose music entertained fans over a more than 60-year career that began with the Ramsey Lewis Trio and made him one of the country’s most successful jazz musicians, has died. He was 87.

Lewis is revered in jazz circles for 1960s hits like The In Crowd, Hang on Sloopy and Wade in the Water. He earned three Grammy awards and seven gold records. The trio’s first record in 1956 was Ramsey Lewis and the Gentlemen of Swing.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/202 ... ewis-death

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KENNETH W. STARR, Former Federal Judge and U.S. Solicitor General, Dies at 76

HOUSTON, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A Reagan judicial appointee and Solicitor General under George H.W. Bush, Ken Starr also served as Independent Counsel, President and Chancellor of Baylor University and Dean of the Pepperdine School of Law. Starr had a distinguished career in academia, the law and public service.

After leaving Baylor, Starr was Of Counsel to The Lanier Law Firm, where he continued to practice appellate law. He also taught courses in constitutional law, negotiation and religious liberty plus authored several books and served as a commentator for Fox News. Starr died on September 13, 2022 at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center in Houston of complications from surgery.

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/kenneth- ... 00386.html

[ProfX]

Rest in Petulance.

[Drak]

Ken Starr died? another demon got its wings.

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R&B Singer Jesse Powell Dies at 51

R&B singer Jesse Powell, best known for his sensual 1998 hit “You,” has died at age 51. The singer’s death was announced on Tuesday (Sept. 13) by his sister, singer/songwriter Tamara Powell, who paid homage to her brother in an Instagram post.

“It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother, and uncle Jesse Powell,” she wrote in a statement attributed to the singer’s family in which she said that Powell “passed away peacefully” at his Los Angeles home. “The family asks for privacy at this time as we mourn this tremendous loss and celebrate his legacy,” it continued. “Jesse loved music and he especially loved his fans who sup

https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip- ... 235138707/

[Libertas]

Ken Starr died? another demon got its wings.

An especially vile scumbag.

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Ukrainian ballet dancer Oleksandr Shapoval is killed on the battlefield

One of Ukraine's leading ballet artists is being remembered as a "courageous romantic" after being killed on the battlefield.

The National Opera of Ukraine announced, with "indescribable sadness," the death of Oleksandr Shapoval, one of the company's former principal dancers and a teacher at Kyiv State Choreographic College.

https://www.npr.org/2022/09/13/11226595 ... attlefield

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Actress Irene Papa dies at 96

The actress Irene Papas passed away on Wednesday at the age of 96, leaving us a great cultural legacy.

An archaic, Doric figure who was considered a quintessential symbol of Greek beauty and a famous representative of Mediterranean culture abroad, Irene Papas became internationally known for her acting skills and her charismatic and dynamic presence.

https://hellenicnews.com/actress-irene-papa-dies-at-96/

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John Stearns, 4-time All-Star Mets catcher nicknamed ‘Bad Dude’, dies at 71

The Mets lost a member of the family this week.

John Stearns, the catcher who spent ten years with the Mets from 1975 to 1984 and made four All-Star teams, died from cancer late on Thursday night. Stearns, 71, was also a coach for the Mets from 2000 to 2001 and recently made an appearance at the team’s Old Timers’ Day.

https://sports.yahoo.com/john-stearns-4 ... 00196.html

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Actor Henry Silva dies at 95

Henry Silva, an actor with a striking look who often played villains and had credits in hundreds of films including “Ocean’s Eleven” and “The Manchurian Candidate,” died of natural causes Wednesday at the Motion Picture Picture and Television Country House and Hospital in Woodland Hills, Calif., his son Scott confirmed. He was 95.

One of Silva’s most memorable roles came in John Frankenheimer’s classic thriller “The Manchurian Candidate” (1962), in which he played Chunjin, the Korean houseboy for Laurence Harvey’s Raymond Shaw — and an agent for the Communists — who engages in a thrilling, well-choreographed martial arts battle with Frank Sinatra’s Major Bennett Marco in Shaw’s New York apartment.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/ac ... -rcna48189

[Motor City]

Monarchies Schmonarchies

Friends,

On this episode of Rumble, I share my thoughts on how the media has been reporting on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, and I read the brilliant essay “Monarchs Belong in the Dustbin of History” by acclaimed author & journalist Chris Hedges.

— Mike

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Joan Hodges, widow of Hall of Famer Gil, dies at 95

NEW YORK (AP) — Joan Hodges, the widow of Hall of Famer and World Series-winning New York Mets manager Gil Hodges, died following a long illness.

The team said she died Saturday night, 10 days shy of her 96th birthday. The Mets held a tribute and a moment of silence before Sunday's game against Pittsburgh.

https://www.theridgefieldpress.com/spor ... o-22944145

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EBONY REMEMBERS THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF ACTRESS AND SINGER MARVA HICKS TAHA

It is with great sadness that EBONY shares the passing of actress and singer Marva Hicks Taha.

"It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of our dear Marva Hicks Taha.
Our beloved wife, family member and friend will be greatly missed and remain marvelous in our hearts forever," shared her husband, Akwasi Taha, and family. "The love she had for her husband, family, friends, and entertainment community knew no bounds. We have been deeply touched by the incredible outpouring of love. Thank you for your compassion and prayers."

https://www.ebony.com/ebony-remembers-t ... icks-taha/

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Maury Wills, Base-Stealing Machine for Los Angeles Dodgers’ World Series Teams, Dies at 89

Maurice Morning “Maury” Wills, the speedy, switch-hitting shortstop for the Los Angeles Dodgers’ World Series championship teams of the 1960s who revived the stolen base as a key component of baseball strategy, has died. The seven-time All-Star was 89.

The team announced Wills’ death Tuesday on Twitter. He died at his home in Arizona on Monday, but no cause was given.

https://www.yahoo.com/now/maury-wills-s ... 29537.html

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Jalen Hill, former UCLA men's basketball player, dead at 22

Former UCLA basketball player Jalen Hill has died. He was 22 years old.

Hill’s father George Hill initially announced his death in an Instagram post on Tuesday. He wrote that Hill went missing in Costa Rica and that the family recently learned of his death. He did not provide further details.

https://sports.yahoo.com/jalen-hill-for ... 13925.html

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In her own words - Molly Russell's secret Twitter account

Molly Russell, who took her own life aged 14, had a secret Twitter account which she used to express her thoughts about her worsening depression.

Her father Ian told North London Coroner's Court on Tuesday that his daughter had spent an increased amount of time alone in her room but still happily contributed to family life.

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-62892636

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In her own words - Molly Russell's secret Twitter account

Molly Russell, who took her own life aged 14, had a secret Twitter account which she used to express her thoughts about her worsening depression.

Her father Ian told North London Coroner's Court on Tuesday that his daughter had spent an increased amount of time alone in her room but still happily contributed to family life.

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-62892636

This is suicide prevention month, btw.

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‘Wolf Hall’ Author Hilary Mantel Dies at 70

Hilary Mantel, the two-time Booker Prize-winning British novelist best known for the books “Wolf Hall” and “Bring Up the Bodies,” has died. She was 70.

Her death, which is believed to have been sudden, was confirmed by her publishers 4th Estate Books and HarperCollins U.K. on Friday afternoon local time.

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/wol ... 28359.html

[carmenjonze]

Noooo, not Louise Fletcher!

#RIPNurseRatched
#RIPVedekWinn

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Doobie Brothers Drummer and Cofounder John Hartman Dead at 72: 'A Wild Spirit,' Band Says

John Hartman, a cofounder of the Doobie Brothers and the California rock band's original drummer, has died. He was 72.

On Thursday, the band announced Hartman's death in posts on its official Instagram and Twitter accounts, where they complimented him as "a wild spirit, great drummer, and showman" and offered condolences to his family.

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/doo ... 59413.html

[Glennfs]

Noooo, not Louise Fletcher!

#RIPNurseRatched
#RIPVedekWinn

Mary Hartman. Mary Hartman
I loved that show

[Number6]

Mary Hartman. Mary Hartman
I loved that show

Okay, I was a fan of Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman back in the late 70s but I have no reference to Louise Fletcher ever being on it. I checked IMDB and she's not listed so what's the connection between the show and her?

[carmenjonze]

Okay, I was a fan of Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman back in the late 70s but I have no reference to Louise Fletcher ever being on it. I checked IMDB and she's not listed so what's the connection between the show and her?

IDK WTF he is talking about...

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Pharoah Sanders, giant of spirit-driven jazz, dies at 81

Pharoah Sanders, the revered and influential tenor saxophonist who explored and extended the boundaries of his instrument, notably alongside John Coltrane in the 1960s, died on Saturday morning in Los Angeles. His death was announced in a post on social media by the record label Luaka Bop, which had released his celebrated 2021 album Promises and confirmed by a publicist who worked on the release. Sanders was 81 years old.

Spirit was the overwhelming force in Sanders' music: It emanated from his tenor and soprano saxophones in fiery blasts or a murmuring flicker, and it suffused his ensembles, which featured several generations of improvisers equally willing to dig in or soar free. "Sanders has consistently had bands that could not only create a lyrical near-mystical Afro-Eastern world," wrote one champion, the poet-critic Amiri Baraka, "but [also] sweat hot fire music in continuing display of the so-called 'energy music' of the '60s."

https://www.npr.org/2022/09/24/11249256 ... 1-obituary

[Glennfs]

IDK WTF he is talking about...

Confused her with Louise Lasser