Richard M. Sherman, two-time Oscar winner who collaborated with brother Robert B. Sherman on the songs for “Mary Poppins,” “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” and the enduring Disneyland tune “It’s a Small World (After All),” has died. He was 95. https://t.co/xdmtbR9WnH pic.twitter.com/tvmEYn5Zf7

— Variety (@Variety) May 25, 2024

Really devastating.

 

Grayson Murray, a two-time winner on the PGA Tour, died by suicide Saturday, his family said in a statement.

“Please respect our privacy as we work through this incredible tragedy, and please honor Grayson by being kind to one another."

🔗 https://t.co/UVFmBBQAnI

— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) May 26, 2024

9 minutes ago, Faulkner said:

Really devastating.

 

Too young. ugh.

This is so sad 💔

RIP Johnny Wactor 

https://www.tmz.com/2024/05/26/general-hospital-actor-johnny-wactor-dead-shot-killed-robbery-attempt-car-catalytic-converter/

NBA Hall of Famer Bill Walton has died at the age of 71 following a prolonged battle with cancer. pic.twitter.com/JBIQzQIN22

— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) May 27, 2024

Seriously, is it December already?  Because that's been the time of the year when we have so many frequent, high-profile deaths.

3 minutes ago, Khan said:

Seriously, is it December already?  Because that's been the time of the year when we have so many frequent, high-profile deaths.

Reminds me a bit of how 2016 and 2020 played out. I'd say it's election year turmoil, or climate change, or the general dispiriting vibe in this country, but I know that's too easy; its probably just many factors converging.

Edited May 27, 20241 yr by DRW50

Al Ruddy Dead: Oscar-Winning 'Godfather', 'Million Dollar Baby' Producer Was 94 (deadline.com)

Wow, over the last two years there had been quite a bit of Godfather nostalgia (the somewhat controversial but highly engrossing bts memoir “Leave The Gun, Take The Cannoli and The Offer which is a limited series based on that book which were both said to be drawn primarily from the perspective of Al Ruddy.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce551e71vl4o

I always had such a respect for Marian Robinson, who, after already doing so much in her life to raise a family, had to be there for Michelle, Barack and for Sasha and Malia at a time of such immense racism and bile. I don't think a First Lady has ever faced the consistent level of abuse Michelle faced (and still faces to this day). I know she must be heartbroken right now.

Edited May 31, 20241 yr by DRW50

What sad news. My deep condolences to Michelle Obama and her brother Craig Robinson and all her grandchildren, no doubt a painful loss for the entire family. R.I.P. 

Janis Paige has died at 101. I knew her best from the OBC recording of The Pajama Game.

https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/janis-paige-star-hollywood-broadway-dies-101-110793305

5 minutes ago, Xanthe said:

Janis Paige has died at 101. I knew her best from the OBC recording of The Pajama Game.

https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/janis-paige-star-hollywood-broadway-dies-101-110793305

I mainly know her from her guest spot on the Mary Tyler Moore Show - that or the glimpses I saw of her as Minx Lockridge on Santa Barbara (certainly one of the more...unique recasting choices in soap history).

1 hour ago, DRW50 said:

I mainly know her from her guest spot on the Mary Tyler Moore Show - that or the glimpses I saw of her as Minx Lockridge on Santa Barbara (certainly one of the more...unique recasting choices in soap history).

Wow. Santa Barbara, GH, Capitol & Flamingo Road. RIP So many interesting roles, soaps, theatre and movies. 

1 hour ago, DRW50 said:

I saw of her as Minx Lockridge on Santa Barbara (certainly one of the more...unique recasting choices in soap history).

Janis Paige was too young to play the mother of Nicolas Coster, but in a vacuum, she did do a great job in putting her spin on the role of Minx.

May Janice Paige rest in peace.