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The John Munch character is one of the most fascinating in television history because of how many shows on which he made at least one appearance, and therefore how many TV universes are interconnected because Det. Munch existed in it. The Munch character originated on Homicide: Life on the Street, moved to L&O:SVU when Homicide was canceled and appeared on Law & Order, L&O: Trial by Jury, The X Files, Arrested Development, The Wire, 30 Rock, The Beat, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and even Sesame Street (in Muppet form).

Emil C. Gotschlich, a molecular chemist and the developer of lifesaving vaccines related to bacterial meningitis, has died. He was 88. https://www.rockefeller.edu/news/33642-emil-c-gotschlich-creator-of-lifesaving-vaccines-has-died/

Kyle Jacobs, a country music songwriter and the husband of country singer Kellie Pickler, has died. He was 49. Jacobs died by suicide. https://people.com/music/kellie-pickler-husband-kyle-jacobs-dead-apparent-suicide/

Family shares Olivia Newton-John's final words as a posthumous duet with Dolly Parton on the latter's song 'Jolene' is released. https://www.localmemphis.com/article/news/nation-world/olivia-newton-john-jolene-duet-dolly-parton-released/507-0f090cb2-e874-47b1-9964-2a175ef9a6eb?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter_ABC24Memphis

(As noted elsewhere) Tim Lobinger QO: https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21424417/tim-lobinger-dead-pole-vault-athletics/

Stella Stevens, who had a long Hollywood career and co-starred with the likes of Elvis Presley and Jerry Lewis, has died. She was 84. A DDP pick, too. https://deadline.com/2023/02/stella-stevens-dead-poseidon-adventure-elvis-presley-nutty-professor-1235263438/

Jakub Dürr, the Czech ambassador to Poland, has died. He was 46 or 47. No cause was given, but his death was described as sudden. https://bnn.network/world/czech-ambassador-to-poland-jakub-durr-is-dead/

Hans Poulsen, an Australian singer-songwriter who hit #5 in his home country with 'Boom-Sha-La-La-Lo' and wrote songs for the likes of John Farnham and The Strangers, has died. He was 77. https://www.noise11.com/news/australian-singer-songwriter-hans-poulsen-has-died-at-age-77-20230217

Steve Carlton's personal catcher with the Philadelphia Phillies for years. Also used to host a local TV sports show in at least one American market.

Muppet guests updated to acknowledge the passing of Raquel Welch.

(As seen above) Unmasked as the Gnome on the season debut of the American version of the Masked Singer. Impressive voice (for 97-years-old). Looked a little frail, but not at death's doorstep.

Former Taiwanese 'superstar' singer Liu Wen-cheng died last October 29th at age 69. His manager confirmed the singers passing today (February 15th). He also acted in his homeland. Wen-cheng was the nephew of a farmer U.S. ambassador to Burma. https://focustaiwan.tw/culture/202302150019

Spencer Wiggins, a Memphis soul singer who recorded in the 1960s and 70s before switching to gospel music, has died. He was 81. https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/entertainment/music/2023/02/15/spencer-wiggins-dies-obit-memphis-soul-music-history/69907734007/

Hugh Harris, the voice of NASA for more than two decades during his time as public affairs officer with the agency, has died. He was 90. He was known for his Shuttle launch commentary, which included the broadcast of the first space shuttle launch in 1981. https://www.wuwf.org/florida-news/2023-02-15/the-voice-of-nasa-hugh-harris-has-died

Peter Cyril Jones, a South African activist and Black Consciousness advocate, and the last person to see Steve Biko alive, has died. He was 72. Jones and Biko were arrested in August 1977 and tortured by apartheid security police. https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2023-02-15-peter-jones-arrested-and-detained-with-steve-biko-has-died/

Mikhail Ovechkin, the father of NHL superstar Alex Ovechkin, has died. His death comes a day after Alex took a leave of absence from the team to attend to what was describe as a personal matter. https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/washington-capitals-star-alex-ovechkin-announces-the-passing-of-his-father-mikhail-1.1919661

I don't have an exact birth date, but according to this French language article from January 2022, Len 'Kojak' Shelley was 81 at the time it was written. Presuming Shelley is now 82, he was likely born in 1940. https://www.viva-media.ca/la-voix-regionale-vaudreuil-soulanges/culture-vs/arts-visuels-vs/dune-toile-a-lautre-pour-len-shelley/

Dr. Chris Mushowe, a former Zimbabwean Minister of Information, has died. He was 69. https://allafrica.com/stories/202302130535.html

Vladimir Makarov, a fired Russian general, has been found dead. He was 72. Makarov's wife found him. He had a self-inflicted gunshot wound. https://nypost.com/2023/02/13/fired-russian-general-vladimir-makarov-dies-in-apparent-suicide-report/

Austin Majors, a former child actor who worked from the late 90s to the late 00s, and whose best role was as Theo Sipowicz on NYPD Blue, has died. He was 27. Majors was found at a homeless shelter. It's believed he'd taken fentanyl. https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/us-celebrity-news/breaking-former-child-nypd-blue-29208804

Billy Two Rivers obit: https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/billy-two-rivers-kahnawake-mourns-1.6746257

I was just responding to the original post. But, you have a point.

Guido Basso, a pillar on the Canadian jazz scene, has died. He was 85. Basso lead jazz orchestras for live concerts and TV & radio programs for more than 65 years. https://jazz.fm/guido-basso-obituary-canadian-jazz-musician/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=guido-basso-obituary-canadian-jazz-musician

Jim Lewis, voice of Benny the Bear on the long-time Calgary TV series 'The Buckshot Show', has died. The local show ran from the 1960s to the 1990s, and claims the record of the longest-running kids show in Canadian history. https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/jim-lewis-the-voice-of-benny-the-bear-on-the-buckshot-show-passes-away-1.6270748

Scott Satin, producer of the comedy panel game show 'Funny You Should Ask', has died. He was 64. https://www.thewrap.com/scott-satin-tv-producer-dies-64/