Celebrity death thread 2026

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Quicksilver Messenger Service formed in 1965 in San Francisco. Elmore was the band's drummer until 1979. They've released ten studio albums and 19 live albums. Among their best-known songs are Mona, Fresh Air, Who Do You Love, Shady Grove, Dino's Song, Long Haired Lady, The Fool and Maiden Of The Cancer Moon.

Greg Elmore, Quicksilver Messenger Service Drummer, Dies - Best Classic Bands

Greg Elmore, founding drummer of the San Francisco psychedelic band Quicksilver Messenger Service, died in 2026 at age 79.

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Ambrosia formed in 1970 in Los Angeles. David Pack was lead singer. They had 11 chart hits, 1975-82, including How Much I Feel (#3 in November 1978) and Biggest Part Of Me (#3 in June 1980). Among their other hits are Holdin' On To Yesterday and You're The Only Woman.

Ambrosia Founding Keyboardist Christopher North Dies - Best Classic Bands

Christopher North, the founding keyboardist for Ambrosia who played on their 1980 pop hit, "Biggest Part of Me," died March 30, 2026, following a battle with throat cancer.

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Ambrosia formed in 1970 in Los Angeles. David Pack was lead singer. They had 11 chart hits, 1975-82, including How Much I Feel (#3 in November 1978) and Biggest Part Of Me (#3 in June 1980). Among their other hits are Holdin' On To Yesterday and You're The Only Woman.

Ambrosia Founding Keyboardist Christopher North Dies - Best Classic Bands

Christopher North, the founding keyboardist for Ambrosia who played on their 1980 pop hit, "Biggest Part of Me," died March 30, 2026, following a battle with throat cancer.

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I know the band so .. second.

 

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The Marcels formed in 1959 in Pittsburgh. Their doo-wop remake of the Rodgers & Hart song Blue Moon was number one for three weeks in April 1961. Maddox joined the group in August 1961. Among the Marcels' other hits are Heartaches, Summertime, Twistin' Fever and My Melancholy Baby.

Walt Maddox, leader of "Blue Moon" act The Marcels, dies at 88

(March 30, 2026) He was part of a group that helped establish the golden age of doo-wop, and he continued to spread the gospel of vocal music for more than six decades. Today we say a sad goodbye to Walt Maddox of legendary vocal group The Marcels, at age 88. The news came to us […]

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From 1968 to 1971, Gadson was a member of Charles Wright & The Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band, whose hits include Do Your Thing, Love Land and Express Yourself. Gadson recorded with Beck, Ray Charles, Billy Preston, Gladys Knight, Smokey Robinson, Aretha Franklin, Arthur Adams, Mindi Abair, B.B. King, Gloria Gaynor, Patrice Rushen, Randy Crawford, Cheryl Lynn, Bobby Womack, Teena Marie, Peaches & Herb, Tavares, High Inergy, The Temptations, the Undisputed Truth, the Jackson 5 and many others.

Beck leads tributes to legendary soul drummer James Gadson: "You taught us more than you'll ever know"

James Gadson, a drummer who played on a host of classic funk, soul and disco recordings, has died at the age of 86.

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The Lost Generation formed in 1969 in Chicago. In July 1970, they had a #14 R&B hit and #30 pop hit with The Sly, Slick & The Wicked. Among their other hits are Someday, Wait A Minute and Talking The Teenage Language. Since 2010, Simon had been a member of the Chi-Lites.

R.I.P. Fred Simon, the last original member of The Lost Generation

(April 3, 2026) The post on the Facebook page of the classic R&B group The New Lost Generation this afternoon gave us the bad news about group co-founder Fred Simon. It’s taken me a minute to be able to write this post. So with a very heavy heart, my husband Fred Simon, the last original […]

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Freeman played Sonya in six episodes of The Hughleys (1999-2001) and Ribina Champagne in 24 episodes of Pretty The Series and appeared in 12 movies and TV movies including Reservations, Red Meat, My Baby's Daddy, Blue Hill Avenue, The Landlady and Thank You, Good Night.

Dee Freeman, ‘The Young and the Restless’ and ‘Sistas’ Actor, Dies at 66

Dee Freeman, a veteran performer known for her roles on “Sistas” and “The Young and the Restless,” has died. She was 66.

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From June 23 1973 through the end of the 1981 season, the Dodgers' starting infield was first baseman Steve Garvey, second baseman Davey Lopes, third baseman Ron Cey and shortstop Bill Russell. They hold the record for the longest-tenured starting infield. During those years, the Dodgers won four National League pennants and the 1981 World Series.

Dodgers great Davey Lopes, four-time All-Star, dies at 80

Davey Lopes, a speedy four-time All-Star who won the World Series with the Dodgers in 1981, died Wednesday at the age of 80 after a battle with Parkinson's disease.

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Lance Taylor took the name Afrika Bambaataa after South African Zulu chief Bhambatha kaMancinza (1865-1906). Planet Rock reached #4 on the Billboard R&B chart and #48 on the Hot 100 in September 1982. Among Bambaataa's other hits are Renegades Of Funk, Looking For The Perfect Beat, Unity (with James Brown), Just Get Up & Dance and Bambaataa's Theme (Assault On Precinct 13).

Afrika Bambaataa, hip-hop pioneer and 'Planet Rock' rapper, dies at 68

Afrika Bambaataa, the influential rapper and DJ who helped shape the culture of hip-hop with his legendary Zulu Nation block parties in the South Bronx, has died. He was 68.

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Second.

 

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Michael Patrick of Game of Thrones dies at 35.

'Game of Thrones' actor Michael Patrick dies at 35

 

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From June 23 1973 through the end of the 1981 season, the Dodgers' starting infield was first baseman Steve Garvey, second baseman Davey Lopes, third baseman Ron Cey and shortstop Bill Russell. They hold the record for the longest-tenured starting infield. During those years, the Dodgers won four National League pennants and the 1981 World Series.

Dodgers great Davey Lopes, four-time All-Star, dies at 80

Davey Lopes, a speedy four-time All-Star who won the World Series with the Dodgers in 1981, died Wednesday at the age of 80 after a battle with Parkinson's disease.

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I will second. Ron Cey was the Penguin, Steve Garvey and his wife were the Hollywood Stars but he was the player. I did not know he managed the Brewers

 

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Pleasance, the daughter of actor Donald Pleasance, appeared in four episodes of Coronation Street (1968) and six episodes of Whitechapel (2013) and in 20 movies and TV movies including Symptoms, Stealing Heaven, The Godsend, A Christmas Carol (as the ghost of Christmas past), Gangs Of New York and Hitler: The Last Ten Days.

Coronation Street and Casualty star dies at 84 as tributes pour in

Angela Pleasance has died aged 84

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third on Bambaataa

 

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Nolan played John Greer in 28 episodes of Person Of Interest (2013-16) and appeared in seven movies including Dunkirk, Batman Begins, The Dark Knight Rises and The World Is Full Of Married Men.

John Nolan, Batman Begins actor and uncle of Christopher Nolan, dies at 87

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Second.

 

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After playing a Munchkin in The Wizard Of Oz, Lee appeared – uncredited – in six Our Gang comedies, 1939-44. Priscilla Montgomery Clark, born July 19, 1929, is now the last surviving Munchkin.

Valerie Lee, One of the Young Munchkins in ‘The Wizard of Oz,’ Dies at 94

She also showed up in several Our Gang comedy shorts during her brief stay in Hollywood.

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Sid and Marty Krofft, born Cydus and Moshopopoulos Yolas, produced Lidsville, Magic Mongo, H.R. Pufnstuf, Far Out Space Nuts, The Bugaloos, Sigmund & The Sea Monsters and many other children's television series. The Kroffts were honored with a Lifetime Achievement Emmy Award in 2018 and a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame in 2020. Marty died in November 2023.

Sid Krofft, Producer and Creator of ‘H.R. Pufnstuf,’ ‘Land of the Lost,’ Dies at 96

Sid Krofft, the producer of 'H.R. Pufnstuf' and 'Land of the Lost,' died Friday in Los Angeles.

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Sid and Marty Krofft, born Cydus and Moshopopoulos Yolas, produced Lidsville, Magic Mongo, H.R. Pufnstuf, Far Out Space Nuts, The Bugaloos, Sigmund & The Sea Monsters and many other children's television series. The Kroffts were honored with a Lifetime Achievement Emmy Award in 2018 and a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame in 2020. Marty died in November 2023.

Sid Krofft, Producer and Creator of ‘H.R. Pufnstuf,’ ‘Land of the Lost,’ Dies at 96

Sid Krofft, the producer of 'H.R. Pufnstuf' and 'Land of the Lost,' died Friday in Los Angeles.

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I can second that one. I have complete "Land of the Lost" tv series DVD in my room

 

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Siblings Ciarán, Pól and Máire (Moya) Uí Bhraonáin and their twin uncles Noel and Pádraig Ó Dúgáin formed Clannad in 1970 in Gweedore, Ireland. Clannad has released 16 studio albums (five of which charted in the United States), five live albums and 32 singles. Among their best-known songs are Newgrange, I See Red, Theme From Harry's Game, In A Lifetime (with Bono), Almost Seems Too Late To Turn and Robin (The Hooded Man.)

Clannad singer Moya Brennan dies aged 73

Moya Brennan, the voice of Clannad and one of the most influential figures in Celtic music, has died aged 73.

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