In Memoriam

[Wizardman]

RIP Carl Weathers! A fantastic career who worked with the likes of Bronson, Stallone and Arnie. He also appeared in one of the greatest comedies of all time as Chubbs in "Happy Gilmore" as well as headlining his own movie in the underrated guilty pleasure "Action Jackson". Great actor who brought energy to every role he played.

 

[horrie hastings]

Not sure how i missed this one, the beautiful Melanie Safka passed away last week aged 76 just short of her 77th birthday.

Melanie obituary

American singer who became a star at the Woodstock festival and had a string of hits including Brand New Key and Ruby Tuesday

www.theguardian.com

Love this version of Look What Done to My Song with Mylie Cyrus.

 

[Nuke]

For the slightly older, physically or at heart, amongst us, the show 'Dad's Army' may have had a place in your upbringing. Good show, I have to say.

Sadly, the last of the cast has gone to greener pastures. Ian Lavender, who played the young fella Pike, passed away the other day.

Ian Lavender: Dad's Army star dies aged 77

Birmingham-born Lavender became a household name thanks to his role as Private Pike in the BBC sitcom.

www.google.com

 

[Frederick]

Eric Carmen, 74

 

[horrie hastings]

 

[Generalzod]

Hungry eyes what a great song …Sad indeed.

 

[horrie hastings]

RIP Steve Harley

Steve Harley death: Cockney Rebel singer dies at 73

The rock star, whose song Make Me Smile was a number one in 1975, was being treated for cancer.

www.bbc.com

 

[Captain Apollo]

Louis Gossett Jr, first Black man to win supporting actor Oscar, dies at 87

The acclaimed actor received the Academy Award for best actor in 1983 for his performance in An Officer and a Gentleman, becoming the first Black man to win the award.

www.abc.net.au

 

[Generalzod]

Louis Gossett Jr, first Black man to win supporting actor Oscar, dies at 87

The acclaimed actor received the Academy Award for best actor in 1983 for his performance in An Officer and a Gentleman, becoming the first Black man to win the award.

www.abc.net.au

He also played in that classic sci fi film Enemy Mine.

 

[Generalzod]

RIP Karl

 

[MRN]

Chance Perdomo, known for Gen V (Andre) and to some, the Netflix Sabrina series, died in a motorbike accident.
1996- 2024
RIP.

 

[horrie hastings]

He also played in that classic sci fi film Enemy Mine.

Although probably remembered best for An Officer and a Gentleman i always remembered him from the horrendous
Jaws 3 D

 

[Zoidberg]

Louis Gossett Jr, first Black man to win supporting actor Oscar, dies at 87

The acclaimed actor received the Academy Award for best actor in 1983 for his performance in An Officer and a Gentleman, becoming the first Black man to win the award.

www.abc.net.au

Just watched Toy Soldiers a few weeks ago.
Going through Lou’s filmography and I swear he was in more films in the late 80’s early 90’s that I saw (I’ve only seen the Iron Eagles and Toy Soldiers). Just shows how much of an impact he had when he was in a movie.