Celebrity death thread 2022

[IdRatherBeSkiing]

Von Dohlen played Harold Smith in four episodes of Twin Peaks, 1990. He also appeared in multiple episodes of Grand and The Pretender and in more than 30 movies including Choose, Teeth, Tollbooth, Frontline, Beautiful Loser, Tender Mercies, Dracula's Widow, Electric Dreams and Home Alone 3.

Lenny Von Dohlen, ‘Twin Peaks’ actor, dies at 63

Von Dohlen played the agoraphobic Harold Smith, who refused to leave his house on the David Lynch cult classic series. He also had film roles in "Tender Mercies" and "Home Alone 3."

www.nbcnews.com

Second. I do remember him from Home Alone 3. (My son got the DVD collection of a 4 Home Alone movies for Christmas one year. I got to see them all).

 

[Channel98]

Jones played ranch hand Andy Belden in 25 episodes of The Virginian, 1963-71, and appeared in multiple episodes of Gunsmoke, Cheyenne, Rawhide, Laramie, Lassie, The Big Valley and Wagon Train. He appeared in more than 60 movies and TV movies including Casino, Bulletproof, Flaming Star, Hang 'Em High, The Wild Bunch, Lone Wolf McQuade and Pat Garrett & Billy The Kid.

L.Q. Jones, Veteran Character Actor in Sam Peckinpah Films, Dies at 94

L.Q. Jones, a veteran character actor best known for starring in Sam Peckinpah films and whose career spanned seven decades has died.

www.thewrap.com

 

[Aaron]

Jones played ranch hand Andy Belden in 25 episodes of The Virginian, 1963-71, and appeared in multiple episodes of Gunsmoke, Cheyenne, Rawhide, Laramie, Lassie, The Big Valley and Wagon Train. He appeared in more than 60 movies and TV movies including Casino, Bulletproof, Flaming Star, Hang 'Em High, The Wild Bunch, Lone Wolf McQuade and Pat Garrett & Billy The Kid.

L.Q. Jones, Veteran Character Actor in Sam Peckinpah Films, Dies at 94

L.Q. Jones, a veteran character actor best known for starring in Sam Peckinpah films and whose career spanned seven decades has died.

www.thewrap.com

Second. I remember him from a few of those films.

 

[JHDK]

Paulie Walnuts is swimming with the fishes.

Tony Sirico, 'Sopranos' star, dead at 79 | CNN

Actor Tony Sirico, who is best known for playing henchman Peter Paul "Paulie Walnuts" Gualtieri on HBO's "The Sopranos," has died, according to his manager Bob McGowan.

www.cnn.com

That one's a real bummer. Third.

 

[IdRatherBeSkiing]

I really wish that when they post the death article of an old actor that they show some pictures of them while they were in the films they list. I don't always recognize the aged face but might remember the younger version of themselves.

 

[HecticArt]

I always think the same thing.
I'm more likely to second them if I recognize em.

 

[IdRatherBeSkiing]

I always think the same thing.
I'm more likely to second them if I recognize em.

Clearly the DRC second should be a top priority for Hollywood and the Press.

 

[sadchild]

Wade had several hits in the early 1960s

3 top 40s. He avoids the dreaded "subjectively two hit wonder" thread....

 

[scotchandcigar]

Ivana Trump, an ex-wife of former President Trump, dies at 73

Ivana Trump, a longtime businessperson and an ex-wife of Donald Trump, has died in her home in New York City, the former President posted Thursday on Truth Social. She was 73.

www.cnn.com

 

[IdRatherBeSkiing]

Ivana Trump, an ex-wife of former President Trump, dies at 73

Ivana Trump, a longtime businessperson and an ex-wife of Donald Trump, has died in her home in New York City, the former President posted Thursday on Truth Social. She was 73.

www.cnn.com

Second.

I skied with her once.

By that I mean we were on the same slope/run at the same time at Jay Peak, VT. She was already ex-Trump.

She was an excellent skier.

 

[Channel98]

The Delfonics formed in 1965 in Philadelphia and had 15 top-40 R&B hits, 1968-74. La La Means I Love You reached #4 on the Hot 100 and #2 on the R&B chart in April 1968. Among their other hits: Didn't I, Break Your Promise, Ready Or Not Here I Come, Trying To Make A Fool Of Me and Walk Right Up To The Sun.

Delfonics lead singer William "Poogie" Hart dies at age 77

Stay updated with the latest music news. Delfonics lead singer William 'Poogie' Hart passes away at 77. Read more on SoulTracks.

www.soultracks.com

 

[Jon]

This one kinda sucks because I was a big fan of his when he was at Colorado. Even followed his career with the Steelers when he teamed up with Kordell Stewart (also from CU).

Former Steelers WR Johnson dies at age 50

Charles Johnson, a star wide receiver at Colorado and first-round draft pick of the Steelers, has died at 50.

www.espn.com

 

[Aaron]

This one kinda sucks because I was a big fan of his when he was at Colorado. Even followed his career with the Steelers when he teamed up with Kordell Stewart (also from CU).

Former Steelers WR Johnson dies at age 50

Charles Johnson, a star wide receiver at Colorado and first-round draft pick of the Steelers, has died at 50.

www.espn.com

Second. I remember him from the NFL mostly.

 

[Channel98]

Blacque appeared in 144 episodes of Hill Street Blues, 1981-87. He played Henry Marshall in 71 episodes of Generations, 1989-90, and Detective Michael Wheeler in 26 episodes of Savannah, 1996-97.

Taurean Blacque, Detective Neal Washington on ‘Hill Street Blues,’ Dies at 82

Taurean Blacque, beloved for his role of Detective Neal Washington on "Hill Street Blues," died Thursday. He was 82 years old.

variety.com

 

[HecticArt]

Second

 

[scotchandcigar]

Paul Sorvino, 'Goodfellas' and 'Law & Order' star, dead at 83 | CNN

Paul Sorvino, an imposing actor whose roles ranged from the mob boss in "Goodfellas" to an early stint on the long-running cop drama "Law & Order," has died, according to his publicist Roger Neal. He was 83.

www.cnn.com

 

[IdRatherBeSkiing]

Paul Sorvino, 'Goodfellas' and 'Law & Order' star, dead at 83 | CNN

Paul Sorvino, an imposing actor whose roles ranged from the mob boss in "Goodfellas" to an early stint on the long-running cop drama "Law & Order," has died, according to his publicist Roger Neal. He was 83.

www.cnn.com

Second. He has been on everything. I specifically remember him for his 1 appearance on ST:TNG.

 

[Jon]

Third. Goodfellas and Law and Order were big ones for me.

 

[scotchandcigar]

Tony Dow, 'Leave it to Beaver' star, dead at 77

Tony Dow, an actor and director best known for his role as "The Beaver's" older brother Wally Cleaver on "Leave It to Beaver," died Tuesday, according to his agent. He was 77.

www.cnn.com

 

[Channel98]

Second. I have all the Leave It To Beaver episodes on DVD. Dow played Wally Cleaver in all 234 episodes of that series and all 201 episodes of The New Leave It To Beaver (1984-89). He also played Chet in 153 episodes of the 1965-66 teen soap opera Never Too Young. Here is the premiere episode. The picture quality isn't very good – but then, neither was the show.