Celebrity RIP Thread

[Power Pop 23]

I enjoyed Mr. Kilmer in John Dahl's 'neo-noir' film for HBO entitled Kill Me Again (1989):

 

[EERecordist]

Michael Hurley folk singer 83 days after his last performance at the Big Ears Festival.

Michael Hurley, Underground Folk Legend and Singer-Songwriter, Dies at 83

The cult-favorite musician was admired by Yo La Tengo, Cat Power, Lucinda Williams, and many more

pitchfork.com

 

[EERecordist]

Dave Allen, bass player, Gang of Four, passes at age 69. He was a neighbor and visual acquaintance I used to see at the grocery and chat.

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[Moonhead]

No... one of my favorits bass players along with Mike Watt!

 

[VMAT4]

Dave Allen, bass player, Gang of Four, passes at age 69. He was a neighbor and visual acquaintance I used to see at the grocery and chat.

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This is a lot of sad news!

 

[Sgt. Ear Ache]

Awwww man…Clem Burke apparently! Damn. One of the best drummers from one of the best bands RIP!

 

[diddley]

It's almost 2 weeks ago but the radio gave no attention to it but Amadou has died.

 

[Grotti]

Pope Francis has died on Easter Monday aged 88 - Vatican News

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta.

www.vaticannews.va

 

[Power Pop 23]

Music producer Roy Thomas Baker, 78. Noted for his work with Queen and The Cars.

Roy Thomas Baker Dies: Producer On ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ & Other Classics Was 78

Roy Thomas Baker, the prolific producer who worked with the likes of Queen, The Cars, David Bowie, Devo, Journey and The Smashing Pumpkins, is dead..

deadline.com

 

[westsail42]

Music producer Roy Thomas Baker, 78. Noted for his work with Queen and The Cars.

Roy Thomas Baker Dies: Producer On ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ & Other Classics Was 78

Roy Thomas Baker, the prolific producer who worked with the likes of Queen, The Cars, David Bowie, Devo, Journey and The Smashing Pumpkins, is dead..

deadline.com

damn

 

[bluefuzz]

David Thomas of Pere Ubu. Now there was a giant ...

 

[MoreWatts]

A behind the scenes Hollywood hero has passed.

Greg Cannom (1951 –9 May 2025) was an American special make-up effects artist.

Cannom was best known for his work on the films Hook (1991), Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992), Mrs. Doubtfire (1993), The Mask (1994), Titanic (1997), Bicentennial Man (1999), Hannibal (2001), The Passion of the Christ (2004), The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008), and Vice (2018). He won 4 Oscars for make-up (Dracula, Doubtfire, Button, Vice), with 6 more nominations and then was awarded a special Oscar for technical achievements. He also earned 4 Emmy and 4 BAFTA nominations. (Wikipedia).

What a career! RIP to a true magician.

 

[JSmith]

RIP Robert Benton.

JSmith

 

[MoreWatts]

Another behind-the-scenes Hollywood hero has passed.

Rosanna Norton (née White; October 1, 1944 – May 7, 2025) was an American costume designer.

She was best known for her work on Tron (1982), for which she was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Costume Design. She was also known for her work on films such as Phantom of the Paradise (1974), Carrie (1976), Airplane! (1980), Innerspace (1987), Casper (1995), and Detroit Rock City (1999). (Wikipedia)

RIP to a true magician who helped make some movies truly iconic! Below are original costumes from Tron. I saw Tron in a huge curved-screen theater in its original release, and I was simply blown-away at the time. BTW, Tron was disqualified for special effects Oscar consideration because computer animation was deemed "cheating."

 

[Rick63]

R.I.P. George Wendt.

George Wendt, Who Played Norm on ‘Cheers,’ Dies at 76

George Wendt, who earned six Emmy nominations playing Norm Peterson on the NBC series 'Cheers,' died Tuesday. He was 76.

variety.com

 

[JSmith]

R.I.P. George Wendt.

Bummer, RIP George.

George Wendt, best known for playing Norm on Cheers, dies aged 76

Emmy-nominated comedian and actor, best known for role in long-running sitcom, was also in Family Guy and Frasier

www.theguardian.com

He died peacefully in his sleep at home.

JSmith

 

[amirm]

Fond, fond memories of George. RIP.

 

[Steven Holt]

Andy Rourke, bass player for THE SMITHS died today 20 May 2025. Not only was he a gifted musician, from all the interviews I read, just a nice, down to earth guy. May he rest in peace.

 

[JSmith]

Andy Rourke, bass player for THE SMITHS died today 20 May 2025. Not only was he a gifted musician, from all the interviews I read, just a nice, down to earth guy. May he rest in peace.

Didn't know about that yet, quite a shame and loss of talent, RIP.

Hang on... I did, as it was 2 years ago on the 19 May 2023!

Andy Rourke - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

JSmith

 

[Steven Holt]

Hang on... I did, as it was 2 years ago on the 19 May 2023!

Oh dear....from what I read, it was today! Did I get the date wrong? My apologies, if so! And thank you for the nice photo!