Book 3,531 Posted July 23, 2013 Amy Winehouse: 14.09.1983 – 23.07.2011. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Book 3,531 Posted July 24, 2013 Country-singer Charlie Rich, “The Silver Fox”, died in his sleep on July 24, 1995 at age 62. He had a crossover hit with “The most beautiful girl”, which topped the Billboard Hot 100 in December 1973 for two weeks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Book 3,531 Posted July 25, 2013 The co-owner of the legendary Studio 54, Steve Rubell, died of AIDS today in 1989. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Unknown Man 584 Posted July 25, 2013 Randy Pausch, who was known for the best-selling book "The Last Lecture" died from pancreatic cancer today in 2008 at age 47. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Book 3,531 Posted July 27, 2013 German actress and comedienne Elisabeth Volkmann was found dead in her apartment; she died between July 25th and 27th 2006 of natural causes aged 70. She was mostly known for her part in “Klimbim”, a very popular comedy series in the 70s, and later on as the German voice of Marge Simpson of The Simpsons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Impends 7,929 Posted July 27, 2013 Ten years ago we had Steve Jobs, Johnny Cash, and Bob Hope. Wait, we didn't. Bob died a decade ago today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Book 3,531 Posted July 28, 2013 263 years ago German Baroque composer Johann Sebastian Bach died at the age of 65. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,399 Posted July 28, 2013 Today in 1794 Maximilien de Robespierre, French revolutionary and architect of the Terror, lost his head under Dr. Guillotin´s nifty invention, aged 36. regards, Hein 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Zorders 1,271 Posted July 28, 2013 Hein, I vote that guy as having literally the coolest name in history. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Book 3,531 Posted July 29, 2013 Instead of choking on a piece of sandwich, Mama Cass Elliot died of a heart attack on July 29, 1974 aged 32. She was born Ellen Naomi Cohen and rose to fame with The Mamas & the Papas, an excellent folk rock vocal group of the mid to late 60s. After the breakup of The Mamas & the Papas, Cass Elliot embarked on a solo singing career. Her most successful song was “Dream a little dream of me”, which reached No. 12 on the US (Billboard Hot 100) and No. 11 in the UK in 1968. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,399 Posted July 29, 2013 Today in 1890 Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh died, 29 hours after he apparently shot himself, aged 37. The picture shows Vincent aged 13 or so. The prominent right ear will become an important plot device later in the story of his life. regards, Hein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Book 3,531 Posted July 31, 2013 German chanson singer Alexandra died in a tragic traffic collision on the last day of July in 1969. She was 27 years old. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,060 Posted July 31, 2013 German chanson singer Alexandra died in a tragic traffic collision on the last day of July in 1969. She was 27 years old. A member of the 27 Club then. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RIP Wee Jum 1,559 Posted July 31, 2013 Being Scottish I don't normally like anyone who has anything to do with the England Football Team. But you can't help love Bobby Robson who died of lung cancer in 2009 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Book 3,531 Posted July 31, 2013 German chanson singer Alexandra died in a tragic traffic collision on the last day of July in 1969. She was 27 years old. A member of the 27 Club then. Yes. For me she is a member of hearts! I really adore Alexandra! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Book 3,531 Posted August 1, 2013 It’s been 10 years ago since French actress Marie Trintignant died of a cerebral edema on August 1 2003 aged 41. Her death was a result of being repeatedly punched by her boyfriend Bertrand Cantrant, singer of rock group Noir Désir. Such a sad story. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,468 Posted August 1, 2013 Also calling it a day on August 1, 2003, Guy Thys, an overlooked member of the "name a famous Belgian" club. He helmed that sadly forgotten great Belgian national side of the 1980s, finishing runners-up in the 1980 Euros and fourth in the 1986 WC. And, let's be honest, they were robbed by the man three posts up's England team in 1990. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the_engineer 1,414 Posted August 1, 2013 It’s been 10 years ago since French actress Marie Trintignant died of a cerebral edema on August 1 2003 aged 41. Her death was a result of being repeatedly punched by her boyfriend Bertrand Cantrant, singer of rock group Noir Désir. Such a sad story. Such a beautiful woman too, perfect in my eyes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Book 3,531 Posted August 2, 2013 Austrian filmmaker Fritz Lang, best known for his groundbreaking silent movie “Metropolis”, died on August 2, 1976 in Beverly Hills. He was 85 years old. Since 2001 “Metropolis” is a part of the UNESCO Memory of the World Programme. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,468 Posted August 2, 2013 Ten years to the day since Don Estelle died, never forget he had a number one single with "Whispering Grass" back in 1975. His daughter carried on the tradition when her song, "American Boy", topped the charts over 30 years later. That's my joke for the day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Book 3,531 Posted August 2, 2013 Ten years to the day since Don Estelle died, never forget he had a number one single with "Whispering Grass" back in 1975. His daughter carried on the tradition when her song, "American Boy", topped the charts over 30 years later. That's my joke for the day. You must be right: Father and daughter, one face I say Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Book 3,531 Posted August 4, 2013 Singer, songwriter and record producer Lee Hazlewood lost his battle to renal cancer on August 4 2007 (aged 78). He wrote most of the songs that Nancy Sinatra had recorded and brought to fame: These boots are made for walkin’, Summer Wine, Friday’s Child, Jackson, Some Velvet Morning… Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainChorizo 1,969 Posted August 5, 2013 Legendary LA Lakers play by play announcer Chick Hearn died 11 years ago due to injuries sustained during a fall. He was 85 years old. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Impends 7,929 Posted August 5, 2013 Also dead on this day was very tall woman Anna Haining Bates 125 years ago, who measured as high as 2.27 m (7' 5½"). 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Unknown Man 584 Posted August 6, 2013 Former Cuban president Fulgencio Batista died 40 years ago today at the age 73 due to a heart attack. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
