Celebrity RIP Thread

[Power Pop 23]

American musician, Plas Johnson, 94

Mr. Johnson played the tenor sax in the theme music to The Pink Panther.

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Plas Johnson, Saxophonist Behind ‘The Pink Panther,’ Dies at 94

His recording for the theme song, written by Henry Mancini, included a solo improvised in the studio. He also backed Frank Sinatra and Barbra Streisand.

www.nytimes.com

 

[JSmith]

I'm a bit gutted by this... loved The Goodies, especially Bill Oddie, RIP.

JSmith

 

[sergeauckland]

Bill Oddie's songs for ISIRTA (I'm Sorry I'll Read That Again) were wonderful. As a student, we never failed to listen to the show, and learnt all the songs.

I've Got A Ferret Sticking Up My Nose and Ironing My Goldfish were two particular favourites.

S.

 

[JSmith]

School of Ecky Thump;

JSmith

 

[DavidEdwinAston]

Glen Hansard.

 

[Power Pop 23]

As mentioned earlier by @DavidEdwinAston,

Musician Glen Hansard, 56

'Once' Oscar winner and Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard dies in motorcycle crash

Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash. His management says the accident happened in Dublin on Wednesday. He was 56.

apnews.com

 

[Berwhale]

William Orbit, pop producer for Madonna, All Saints and more, dies aged 69

Musician’s projects included Madonna’s Ray of Light, Blur’s 13 and All Saints’ chart-topping singles Pure Shores and Black Coffee

www.theguardian.com

Orbit was generally known as a producer for others, but I'm big fan of his solo work. For example:

 

[NTTY]

Oh no… RIP.

To me William Orbit = Barber’s Adagio for Strings (1999)

 

[JSmith]

Oh dear...

https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-mov...anettiere-apparent-overdose-death-1235609822/

According to dispatch audio obtained by People, officials on the call discussed an “overdose” and “cardiac arrest” around the time of Panettiere’s death. “I don’t have any more information at this time, but it’s looking as though that is the case,” a rep for Panettiere told People.

Further details, including who she was with or who made the 911 call, are still unknown. TMZ reports that after first responders arrived on the scene, they attempted to resuscitate Panettiere using CPR and “advanced cardiac life support.” Panettiere was reportedly pronounced dead around 2:30 p.m. on Sunday.

RIP Hayden.

JSmith

 

[Audionaut]

Frank Beard Has Died

The drummer for ZZ Top died on August 17 at the age of 77

Rest in peace, Frank

 

[thegeton]

ZZ Top Drummer Frank Beard Dies at 77

Frank Beard, ZZ Top’s drummer for six decades, died August 17, 2026 at 77 in hospice care, leaving Billy Gibbons as the band’s last classic-era member.

axs.tv

 

[Caldera]

Frank Beard Has Died

The drummer for ZZ Top died on August 17 at the age of 77

Rest in peace, Frank

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RIP Frank Beard, ZZ Top’s music has been by my side for as long as I can remember. Dusty Hill, Frank Beard, and Billy Gibbons, standing as peerless monuments in the world of blues rock. My deepest respect goes to that 'Lil Ol' Band from Texas.' Here’s to Billy Gibbons giving us many more unforgettable musical memories.

 

[Power Pop 23]

Dave Marsh, 76

Bruce Springsteen biographer and music critic Dave Marsh dies at 76

Dave Marsh, a renowned music critic known for his influential books on Bruce Springsteen, has died at 76. Friend Jeffrey St. Clair says Marsh died Friday in Connecticut.

apnews.com

 

[ryanosaur]

Frank Beard Has Died

The drummer for ZZ Top died on August 17 at the age of 77

Rest in peace, Frank

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Notoriously, the member of ZZ Top without a beard!

 

[thegeton]

Notoriously, the member of ZZ Top without a beard!

Who's name may have inspired the other beards...

ZZ Top was a mainstay for me in High School in the late 70's, college in the early 80's...

Sad

 

[Power Pop 23]

A multi-decade career on American TV.

Shelley Fabares, 82

Shelley Fabares, 'Johnny Angel' singer and actor in ‘The Donna Reed Show’ and ‘Coach,’ dies at 82

Shelley Fabares, a beloved television actor known for roles on “The Donna Reed Show,” “One Day at a Time,” and “Coach,” has died at 82.

apnews.com

 

[rgpit]

Sad news. Dolly Parton at 80.

 

[DanielT]

Sad news. Dolly Parton at 80.

Truly sad. Such an icon. R.I.P.

 

[Thighsofsteel]

Sad indeed. I really hope she got rid of her man and told him to buggar off to Jolene. He wasn’t worth it.

 

[DavidEdwinAston]

Dear oh dear. A great lady, performer, and human being.