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Posted death news elsewhere and couldn't find a topic for general Broadway death discussion so decided to create this one! "Lit by gas and poorly ventilated, theaters in nineteenth-century New York were vexed by fire. At the beginning of the twentieth century, architects realized that the safer electric light bulb had enormous advertising potential. As early as 1910, Broadway signage dazzled visitors and the street soon became known throughout the world as the Great White Way. In 1927, the journalist Will Irwin vividly captured the district’s look and energy: “Mildly insane by day, the square goes divinely mad by night. For then on every wall, above every cornice, in every nook and cranny, blossom and dance the electric advertising signs . . . . All other American cities imitate them, but none gets this massed effect of tremendous jazz interpreted in light.”" http://www.spotlightonbroadway.com/the-great-white-way-0

In January 2015, Val Kilmer was hospitalized for massive bleeding in his throat. It was reported that Kilmer has a throat tumor and refused to seek treatment due to his religion, though Kilmer denies this. "Val Kilmer appears frail and wraps up in two scarves for church outing after denying he is suffering from throat tumor." http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-3106428/Val-Kilmer-appears-frail-wraps-two-scarves-church-outing-denying-suffering-throat-tumor.html

Downton Abbey, the international hit series written and created by Julian Fellowes returns with its 6th and final season 2015! For a list of cast, directors, writers, and others involved over the years see this link. Deathlist fodder for many many years to come! http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1606375/fullcredits/

Connie Sawyer's earliest TV appearances were on The Milton Berle Show and The Jackie Gleason Show in the late 1940s. She appeared regularly on television, in such series as The Mary Tyler Moore Show, The Rockford Files, Hawaii Five-O, Dynasty, Murder, She Wrote, Home Improvement, Seinfeld, Boy Meets World, Will & Grace, That '70s Show, 8 Simple Rules, ER, How I Met Your Mother and The Office. In 2012 Sawyer, at the age of 99, was one of the oldest members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Connie_Sawyer http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/meet-oldest-working-member-sag-790518

From last July - "Approaching 104, Connie Sawyer still eyeing roles". http://www.fredericksburg.com/entertainment/tv_movies/tinseltown-talks-approaching-connie-sawyer-still-eyeing-roles/article_f9bda2f6-f96f-57b9-a8ba-db83269cc6dc.html

Tyrannical Philly Mafia boss Nicodemo 'Little Nicky' Scarfo dies in prison hospitalhttp://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/real-time/Tyrannical-Philly-Mafia-boss-Nicodemo-Little-Nicky-Scarfo-dies-in-prison-hospital.html

Peggy Kirk Bell, one of the game's most influential figures, dies at 95 http://www.golfdigest.com/story/peggy-kirk-bell-one-of-the-games-most-influential-figures-dies-at-95

Former Red Sox All-Star David ‘Boo’ Ferriss dead at 94 - http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/red-sox-all-star-pitcher-david-boo-ferriss-dead-94-article-1.2886366

"Ralph Branca, who gave up 'Shot Heard 'Round the World,'dies" age of 90. http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/18120933/ralph-branca-former-mlb-pitcher-gave-famous-hr-dies

Real Housewives of New Jersey’ Johnny ‘The Greek’ Karagiorgis dead from heart attack: report http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/real-housewives-new-jersey-john-karagiorgis-dead-report-article-1.2662463

Boxing great Muhammad Ali near death in Arizona hospital: source http://www.reuters.com/article/us-boxing-ali-condition-idUSKCN0YQ00M

'L.A. LAW' STAR DEAD AT 66 - Larry Drake - http://www.tmz.com/2016/03/17/larry-drake-dead-la-law-darkman/

Kathryn Reed Altman, Widow of Filmmaker Robert Altman, Dies at 91 http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/kathryn-reed-altman-dead-robert-874727

Bill Wade, Star Quarterback Who Led Bears to the N.F.L. Title, Dies at 85 http://www.nytimes.com/2016/03/13/sports/football/bill-wade-star-quarterback-who-led-bears-to-the-nfl-title-dies-at-85.html?

Ray Griff, one of Canadian Country music’s most prolific and celebrated stars, died, March 9, from aspiration pneumonia following minor rotator cuff surgery. In recent years he had battled throat cancer. He was 75 at the time of his passing. http://www.620ckrm.com/2016/03/11/rest-in-peace-ray-griff/

Gary Jeter, former New York Giants lineman, dead at 61 years old http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/gary-jeter-new-york-giants-lineman-dead-61-article-1.2560610

Blackjack Mulligan hospitalised again. http://www.wrestlezone.com/news/669541-wwe-hall-of-famer-hospitalized-bray-wyatt-and-bo-dallas-leave-wwe-raw-tonight-to-be-at-his-side Bray Wyatt and Bo Dallas have left RAW to be at his side. His condition is unknown at this time. Doesn't sound like a very positive update on Blackjack ... "PhillyVoice: First and foremost, how is the health of your grandfather, Robert Windham [aka Blackjack Mulligan]? Bray Wyatt: You know, he’s a very, very tough man. He’s not gonna go until he’s ready to go. All we can do is pray and hope. Like I said, he’s a very, very tough man. So, who knows? I appreciate you asking." http://www.phillyvoice.com/wwes-bray-wyatt-talks-wrestlemania-philly-and-future-wyatt-family/

Martha Wright, Who Played Leading Roles in Beloved Musicals, Dies at 92, played well over 1,200 performances in leading musical roles on Broadway, nearly all of them as a replacement for Mary Martin, died on March 1 in Newburyport, Mass. She was 92. http://www.nytimes.com/2016/03/10/theater/martha-wright-who-played-leading-roles-in-beloved-musicals-dies-at-92.html?

KU legend Clyde Lovellette dies at age 86. Lovellette and six Jayhawk teammates helped lead the United States to the gold medal at the Olympics in Helsinki, Finland. http://www2.kusports.com/news/2016/mar/09/ku-legend-clyde-lovellette-dies-age-86/

KU legend Clyde Lovellette dies at age 86. Lovellette and six Jayhawk teammates helped lead the United States to the gold medal at the Olympics in Helsinki, Finland. http://www2.kusports.com/news/2016/mar/09/ku-legend-clyde-lovellette-dies-age-86/

Bill Gadsby, Hockey Hall of Famer and Rangers great, dead at 88 http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/hockey/rangers/bill-gadsby-rangers-great-hall-famer-dead-88-article-1.2559814

Chris Mortensen says his tumor is shrinking http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2016/03/07/chris-mortensen-says-his-tumor-is-shrinking/

Former Chiefs safety Caesar Belser dies, will have brain donated to science http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article64662352.html

Al Wistert, a Tenacious All-Pro Tackle for Champion Eagles Teams, Dies at 95 http://www.nytimes.com/2016/03/07/sports/football/al-wistert-a-tenacious-all-pro-tackle-for-champion-eagles-teams-dies-at-95.html?

http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2016/0304/608248/bret-hart-clarifies-jim-ross-comments-on-his-cancer-being-a-non/ "I was made aware of the comments Jim Ross made on a recent radio interview. I just want to clarify that, while the surgery went well and my doctors and I are optimistic, it is still way too early to declare that it's now a non-issue. I will be monitored every 3 months over the next couple of years as there is a possibility that the cancer can come back. It will be a while before I can say I'm cancer free."