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Everything posted by TomTomTelekom
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I still remeber watching him in Bg Trouble in Little China, such a classic, loved that movie when I was a kid. Some weeks ago he becomes oldest person to finally get a star on Hollywoods Walk of Fame:
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American race car driver Bobby East, who began his NASCAR career in 2005, died at 36 years: https://www.speedsport.com/sprints-midgets/usac/three-time-usac-champion-east-dies-at-37/ He became the youngest driver in USAC history, at 16 years and 6 months, to win a feature race when he took first at the USAC National Midget event at the Illiana Motor Speedway in 2001.
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Former peruvian general and dictator Francisco Morales Bermudez died at 100 years: https://elcomercio.pe/politica/francisco-morales-bermudez-fallecio-a-los-100-anos-noticia/ He became leader of Peru after his military coup in 1975 and served until 1980. The economic and political reforms that he attempted to enact were generally failures.
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American actor and director LQ Jones, died at 94 years: https://variety.com/2022/film/obituaries-people-news/lq-jones-dead-boy-and-his-dog-wild-bunch-casino-1235312747/
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Cartoonist and artist Kazuki Takahashi, who created the original "Yu-Gi-Oh!" manga that led to a card game, several animated series, and a wide-reaching franchise, died at 60 years: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2022/07/07/entertainment-news/kazuo-takahashi-found-dead/
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Sports broadcaster Hank Goldberg, who provided color commentary for the Miami Dolphins, died at 82 years: https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/34193642/former-espn-nfl-reporter-handicapping-expert-hank-goldberg-dies-82
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Canadian Bishop Laurent Noel died at 102 years: https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bnoel.html
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Sad news, he won Tony Awards for directing acclaimed adaptations of the plays of William Shakespeare such as Hamlet, The Tempest, King Lear or A Midsummer Nights Dream.
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Italian Singer and Actress Irene Fargo died at only 59 years: https://www.ilgiorno.it/spettacoli/irene-fargo-morta-1.7842690 I still remember her beautiful song and second place at Sanremo Festival in 1992
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Former german Federal Minister of Economics Martin Bangemann died at 87 years: https://www.focus.de/politik/deutschland/lindner-teilt-mit-ex-fdp-chef-und-wirtschaftsminister-martin-bangemann-ist-tot_id_108109633.html
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Foreign Personalities, From Stage, Screen, Politics And Life
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Prominent turkish actor and producer Cüneyt Arkin, who starred in Turkish Star Wars, which bootlegged scenes from George Lucas Star Wars and developed a cult following in America, dies at 84 years: https://www.bbc.com/turkce/haberler-turkiye-61963237 He won Golden Orange Awards for Best Actor in 1969 and 1976. -
Abstract Expressionist and Lyrical painter and Color Field artist Sam Gilliam, who was associated with the Washington Color School, dies at 88 years: https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/sam-gilliam-dead-1234632790/ He conceived the idea of the "unsupported canvas" in 1965 and revolutionized the perception of the blank canvas.
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American Football Players
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Former NFL wide receiver Marlin Briscoe, who was an All-Pro selection with the Buffalo Bills in 1970, died at 76 years: https://chicago.suntimes.com/2022/6/27/23185242/marlin-briscoe-afl-denver-broncos-first-black-starting-quarterback-dies-at-76-miami-dolphins He won two Super Bowl titles as a player with the Miami Dolphins. -
Leonardo Del Vecchio, founder of Luxottica, died at 87 years: https://www.corriere.it/economia/consumi/22_giugno_27/leonardo-del-vecchio-morto-luxottica-1d80e77c-f5e2-11ec-8350-fcb93af951e7.shtml He was second richest man in Italy.
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Magic Johnson, And Other Basketball Players
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Former Indiana Mr. Basketball and McDonald's All American Caleb Swannigan, who committed to Purdue after initially committing to Michigan State, died at only 25 years: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10039393-caleb-swanigan-dies-at-age-25-former-purdue-star-drafted-by-blazers-in-2017 In 2017, he earned Big Ten Player of the Year honors and was named a first-team All-American. He was selected 26th overall in the 2017 NBA Draft by the Portland Trail Blazers. -
Foreign Personalities, From Stage, Screen, Politics And Life
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Malaysian singer and actress Adibah Noor, died at 51 years: https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/groove/2022/06/806108/showbiz-adibah-noor-succumbs-cancer-nsttv She's also appeared several movies and has become a radio personality as well. -
Britain orders extradition to USA for Julian Assange: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-17/julian-assange-extradition-ordered-uk-united-states/101115392 This happen when war crimes become state secrets. we are on the right path....
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Cowboy poet Baxter Black, whose best-known works include Horseshoes and Legacy of the Rodeo Man, died at 77 years: https://www.agdaily.com/lifestyle/beloved-cowboy-poet-baxter-black-away/ He also had a career as a veterinarian for farm and ranch animals.
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Former member of the National Assembly of Pakistan from 2002 to 2007 Aamir Hussain, who also served as the Minister of Religious Affairs, died at 50 years: https://emeatribune.com/member-national-assembly-dr-aamir-liaquat-hussain-passed-away/ He went on to have a career as a television host for the Geo and ARY networks.
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German Royal Carl, Duke of Württemberg died at 85 years: https://histoiresroyales.fr/deces-carl-de-wurtemberg-pretendant-trone-diane-dorleans-85-ans/
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Atlanta Rapper "Trouble" who has made a name for himself in the southern rap scene with mixtapes like Scoobzilla and All On Me, died after shooting: https://hiphopwired.com/playlist/atlanta-rapper-trouble-aka-skoob-dead-at-34/ He has recorded with some of the biggest names in hip-hop, including Pusha T and Killer Mike.
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Austrian psychologist Sophie Freud died at 97 years: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/03/science/sophie-freud-dead.html She was last surviving grandchild of Sigmund Freud.
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Midfielder Geoff Hunter, who made his professional debut in 1979 for Crewe Alexandra then signed with Port Vale, where he played from 1981-1987, died at 62 years: https://www.wrexhamafc.co.uk/news/2022/june/rip--geoff-hunter/ From 1987-1991, he played for Wrexham.
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Decorated Army General Carl Stiner, who served as Commander in Chief of the United States Special Operations Command, died at 85 years: https://1450wlaf.com/2022/06/02/general-carl-wade-stiner-jim-finish/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=general-carl-wade-stiner-jim-finish He served tours of combat duty in the Korean and Vietnam wars and spent time in Lebanon and elsewhere in the Middle East on special assignments. He also co-wrote the book Inside the Special Forces with author with author Tom Clancy.
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Actor and singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, alias "KK", known for his work in many Hindi films, died at 53 years after heart attack: https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/music/singer-kk-dies-at-53-during-live-performance-in-kolkata-101654020481631-amp.html He was an award-winning Indian playback vocalist also released several solo albums. He was also the 2012 recipient of the Eenam-Swaralaya Singer of the Year Award.