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There Went Bronson.

NEW YORK Michael Parks, a prolific character actor who found early fame in 1960s countercultural roles and later became a favorite of directors including Quentin Tarantino and Kevin Smith, has died. He was 77.

He died on Tuesday in Los Angeles, his agent, Jane Schulman, said on Wednesday. No cause of death was announced.

In a career that spanned six decades, Parks acted in more than 100 films and TV shows. Many of his early starring roles were in anti-establishment '60s-era films such as "Wild Seed," ''The Happening," with Anthony Quinn, and "Bus Riley's Back in Town," alongside Ann-Margret.

http://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/movies/kill-bill-twin-peaks-actor-michael-parks-dies-77-n757636



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Powers Boothe, RIP at 68.

Aka Curly Bill from Tombstone

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Faux Nooz chief dead. Dead. Dead. Karma? You decide.

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Another rocker offs himself! Chris Cornell front man of "Sound Garden" dead at 52

http://www.sacbee.com/entertainment/celebrities/article151377297.html



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Moore. Roger Moore.

Roger Moore, the actor best known for his stint playing James Bond in the 1970s and 80s, has died. He was 90 years old. In a statement, his family said Moore died after a short but brave battle with cancer.
Moore played the archetypal super-spy starting in the 1970s, when he took the lead role from Sean Connery in Live and Let Die. He ended his run in 1985 with A View to a Kill.
The actor also starred in British TV shows The Saint, and The Persuaders! In later life, he dedicated his time to philanthropy, becoming a UNICEF ambassador.

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Rome (AFP) -

American World Superbike rider Nicky Hayden, hit by a car in a bicycle accident in Italy last week, has died of his injuries, the Italian hospital where he was treated said Monday.

Hayden, 35, who won the 2006 MotoGP world title, suffered severe chest and head injuries in the accident, which happened while he was training on his bicycle in central Italy, south of the seaside resort of Rimini.

Photographs published by local media outlets after Wednesday's crash showed substantial damage to the front windscreen of the car and the bicycle.

Hayden, nicknamed "The Kentucky Kid", raced for Honda in MotoGP from 2003 to 2015, before moving to the Superbike World Championship for the 2016 season.

Hayden won just three grands prix in MotoGP -- all in 2005-06 -- but he famously took the world title that season after fighting tooth-and-nail with Valentino Rossi's Yamaha.

His death comes exactly a month after veteran Italian professional cyclist Michele Scarponi was killed after being hit by a van while out on a training ride on roads near his home.

Honda teammate Stefan Bradl said he was "deeply touched and saddened".

"It was an honor to share the garage with you. My thoughts are with his family. We will never forget you #69 RIP."

Dani Pedrosa, Hayden's teammate in 2006 when he won the world title, posted a photo on twitter of the American along with the words "Always in my heart, champ. RIP Nicky. #69."

Honda added: "Nicky passed away at 19:09 CEST this evening at Maurizio Bufalini Hospital in Cesena, Italy. His fiancee Jackie, mother Rose and brother Tommy were at his side.

"Throughout his career Nickys professionalism and fighting spirit was greatly valued and carried him to numerous successes, including his childhood dream of being crowned MotoGP World Champion with Honda in 2006.

"As well as being a true champion on the track, Nicky was a fan favourite off it due to his kind nature, relaxed demeanour, and the huge smile he invariably carried everywhere.

"Nothing says more about Nickys character than the overwhelming response expressed by fellow racers and his legions of fans over the past few days. Jackie and his family are truly grateful for the countless prayers and well wishes for Nicky."

Hayden's brother Tommy added: "Although this is obviously a sad time, we would like everyone to remember Nicky at his happiest riding a motorcycle. He dreamed as a kid of being a pro rider and not only achieved that but also managed to reach the pinnacle of his chosen sport in becoming World Champion. We are all so proud of that.

"Apart from these public memories, we will also have many great and happy memories of Nicky at home in Kentucky, in the heart of the family. We will all miss him terribly."

 

 

  


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Briefly (hardly a'tall) mentioned in the chat... Gregg Allman joins brother Duane in the resting place way down in Georgia!

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/gregg-allman-southern-rock-legend-dead-at-69-w433068



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Gregg Allman Dead at 69

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Gregg Allman, the co-founder of the legendary southern rock band the Allman Brothers Band, has died at the age of 69, Billboard reports. The cause of death has yet to be specified, although in recent weeks Allman was suffering from unknown medical issues that required him to be at home in Savannah resting on my doctors orders. The singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist is perhaps best known for his work in the Allman Brothers Band, which he formed with his brother, Duane, who tragically passed away at the age of 24. Throughout the 1970s, the group achieved vast mainstream success with songs that included Ramblin Man, Straight From the Heart, and Crazy Love.

Gregg struggled with many health issues over the past several years, a statement on his official website reads. During that time, Gregg considered being on the road playing music with his brothers and solo band for his beloved fans, essential medicine for his soul. Playing music lifted him up and kept him going during the toughest of times.

This is a breaking news post, and will be updated when more information becomes available.



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The Allman Brothers were coming to be during my JR/SR years in High Skoolen.
Remember back then I joined the "Columbia Record Club" and that irresistible
"12 records for 99 cents" deal. Only have to pay twice the price for a LP for the
next 12-months. So one of my 12LPS for 99cents was an Allman Brothers LP
with a "Faron Young" record in it. My mom loves Faron Young C&W artist from the
60's so I gave the record to her. Greg Allman was a great keyboard player and maybe
why I liked the Allman Brothers music so much.


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Frank Deford, legendary sports writer and commentator, dies at 78

 
 
By Washington Post Staff May 29 at 1:26 PM

The longtime Sports Illustrated writer got his start at the magazine in 1962, but over his career there wasnt a medium that he didnt plunge into. The author of more than a dozen books also made his mark on TV and radio with his booming, gruff voice. Until his recent retirement after 37 years, Deford had been a weekly fixture on NPRs Morning Edition, offering his unique take on the sports world.

Frank Defords wife confirmed that he died on Sunday in Key West, Florida.
This is a developing story. It will be updated.

 


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BOSTON (AP) Former major leaguer Jimmy Piersall, who bared his soul about his struggles with mental illness in his book "Fear Strikes Out," has died. He was 87.

Piersall died Saturday at a care facility in Wheaton, Illinois, after a monthslong illness, according to the Boston Red Sox, for whom Piersall played for seven of his 17 seasons in the majors.

Piersall's on-field antics when he first broke into the majors with the Red Sox full-time in 1952 cracked up fans and provided fodder for newspaper columnists. In one game against the St. Louis Browns, he made pig noises and mocked the odd throwing motion of aging Hall of Fame pitcher Satchel Paige.

But Piersall also had furious arguments with umpires, broke down sobbing one day when told he wouldn't play and got into a fistfight with the New York Yankees' Billy Martin at Fenway Park, followed minutes later by a scuffle with a teammate.

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Wheaton Ill, my hometown of my younger years from kindergarten until the middle of freshman year. Dry town, famous for Wheaton College where Billy Graham got his learning. Beloushi and I went to the same high school, but at different years... along with Woodword of Watergate fame...

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I have Jimmy Piersall Topps baseball cards from the early/mid 1960's. Probly watched
him play on B&W TV in the 1960's. His baseball cards are in color. Always thought of him
as a star baseball player.


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Ann-Margaret is a widow now:

Roger Smith, the once leading man of 77 Sunset Strip has died at 84, according to The Hollywood Reporter. However, it's unclear whether his death has any relation to the illness which caused him to retire from acting.
During the first six seasons of ABC's 1950s-1960s detective series 77 Sunset Strip, Smith played Jeff Spencer, a former secret-agent turned private detective. Smith was forced to leave his acting career behind after he was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis, an neuromuscular disease which causes extreme weakness.
He moved on to managing the career of his wife, Ann-Margret, best known for her roles in Bye Bye Birdie and Viva Las Vegas.

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