RIP

RIP: Ann “Ma” Richards

Ann Richards, former governor of Texas, passed away last night after a six-month long battle with esophageal cancer.  While I many not have always agreed with her political positions, I never once doubted her sincerity.

Fair Winds and Following Seas

Last night, Master Chief Boatswain’s Mate Carl M. Brashear, USN (Ret.), a man who epitomized the virtues of Naval service and was an example for any who struggled to overcome any and all, obstacles passed away after a long illness. Brashear, Navy diver depicted in ‘Men of Honor,’ dies at 75 By MICHAEL FELBERBAUM Associated [...]

Abu Musab al-Zarqawi dead

When I woke this morning and saw the buzz on the web about Abu Musab al-Zarqawi’s death, the first thing that sprung to mind was that he’s been reported to have been killed several times. The skeptic in me wanted additional verification, so I did a bit more looking around. After viewing several different sources, [...]

RIP

Mamie Star Landry Born: Jan. 13, 1969 At Peace: 11:10am, Apr. 18, 2006

The last ride

Well, it’s now official.  The transmission in my car officially died tonight as I was driving home from Mr. Priapus’ place.

RIP: Richard Pryor

Comedian Richard Pryor dies at 65 Saturday, December 10, 2005; Posted: 4:32 p.m. EST (21:32 GMT) LOS ANGELES (AP) — Richard Pryor, the caustic yet perceptive actor-comedian who lived dangerously close to the edge both on stage and off, has died, his ex-wife said Saturday. He was 65. Pryor died of a heart attack at [...]

So Long, Maxwell Smart

Don Adams of ‘Get Smart’ Dies at 82 By BOB THOMAS, Associated Press Writer 13 minutes ago LOS ANGELES – Don Adams, the wry-voiced comedian who starred as the fumbling secret agent Maxwell Smart in the 1960s television spoof of James Bond movies, “Get Smart,” has died. He was 82. Adams died of a lung [...]

So long, Little Buddy

Bob Denver, best known for his role as Gilligan from Gilligan’s Island, has passed away.

RIP Justice Rehnquist

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice William Rehnquist died on Saturday at his home in Arlington, Virginia, after battling thyroid cancer since October, a court spokeswoman said. Rehnquist, 80, had experienced “a precipitous decline in his health in the last couple of days,” and died in the evening surrounded by his three children, [...]

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