The Gone But Not Forgotten Thread

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Kim Kahana, veteran of the Korean War and longtime stunt performer passed today at age 94. He worked on over 300 movies, and was the stunt double for the action movie star Charles Bronson in a highly successful 20 year partnership! They bore a striking resemblance to one another....

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Wallace "Wally" Amos, Jr., founder of the "Famous Amos" cookies known and beloved nationwide, died at 88 on Wednesday, his family said.

The American entrepreneur died peacefully at his home with his wife Carol by his side after a battle with dementia, Amos' children, Sarah, Michael, Gregory and Shawn, said in a statement.

Born in Tallahassee, Florida, Amos built his brand from one bakery in Hollywood, California, in 1975 and a family recipe.

 

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Wallace "Wally" Amos, Jr., founder of the "Famous Amos" cookies known and beloved nationwide, died at 88 on Wednesday, his family said.

The American entrepreneur died peacefully at his home with his wife Carol by his side after a battle with dementia, Amos' children, Sarah, Michael, Gregory and Shawn, said in a statement.

Born in Tallahassee, Florida, Amos built his brand from one bakery in Hollywood, California, in 1975 and a family recipe.

Wally Amos was an amazing entrepreneur, and I have always LOVED Famous Amos cookies!

His son wrote a fantastic book about his father and the journey to open their first bakery, it's for middle grades, and a terrific read:

 

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Mike Cubbage, a journeyman infielder who played eight years in the majors and was a manager, coach and a scout for a few teams, died over the weekend after a battle with cancer. He was 74.​

 

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Jack Russell, frontman and founder of Great White, passed away at age 63.

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As a tribute, this is one of my all time favorite songs, Great White at its very best!!

 

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Alain Delon, a major French film star and Dior model in the 50s, 60s, and 70s, passed at age 88. He was recently the subject of a prolonged court battle and conservatorship involving his estate and his 4 children.

 

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Phil Donahue, longtime TV talk show host passed today at age 88.

 

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I missed this: Joe 'Jellybean' Bryant, NBA and Euroleague standout, passed at age 69, four years after his son Kobe and granddaughter Gigi died in a helicopter accident.

 

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Louis Gossett, Jr., longtime actor in tons of now-classic moves and TV shows, including "Iron Eagle ", "ER," and many others. He won an Oscar for his role in "An Officer and a Gentleman," and an Emmy for his performance in television's "Roots."

 

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Hockey world reacts to tragic deaths of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau​

The brothers were killed when they were struck by an alleged drunk driver while biking.​

Johnny, 31, and Matthew, 29, both played hockey at Gloucester Catholic High School and Boston College before embarking on professional careers. Johnny played 763 career NHL games with the Blue Jackets and Calgary Flames. Matthew played five seasons in the American Hockey League, the ECHL and in Sweden.

 

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Hockey world reacts to tragic deaths of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau​

The brothers were killed when they were struck by an alleged drunk driver while biking.​

Johnny, 31, and Matthew, 29, both played hockey at Gloucester Catholic High School and Boston College before embarking on professional careers. Johnny played 763 career NHL games with the Blue Jackets and Calgary Flames. Matthew played five seasons in the American Hockey League, the ECHL and in Sweden.

So sad and sudden RIP really broke my heart Johnny was such a good player “Johnny Hockey”

 

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Singer and actor James Darren passed at age 88. Well known for his many roles, he became a heartthrob with Sandra Dee in Gidget, the show that captured the fun of sand and surf in the early 60s.

 

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Legendary actor James Earl Jones, best known for his innumerable movie roles and the booming voice of the character of Darth Vader in the "Star Wars" franchise, has died, his representative confirmed to ABC News.

He was 93 years old.

Jones died on Monday morning at his home in Dutchess County, New York, surrounded by his family, according to longtime agent Barry McPherson.

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The thespian, whose powerful, deep voice brought to life the iconic villain of Darth Vader, acted for more than six decades and won three Tony Awards, including a lifetime honor in 2017, two Emmys and a Grammy. He was recognized for lifetime achievement by the Academy Awards in 2011.

Jones was born in 1931 in Mississippi and famously battled a severe stutter as a child.

 

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James Earl Jones is a legend. Rest in peace.

 

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One of the most beloved New York Mets, Ed Kranepool, died at the age of 79. Kranepool suffered a cardiac arrest in Boca Raton, Florida. Kranepool was the longest-tenured Met and played for the 1969 Miracle Mets team that won the World Series as the longest of long shots.

“We are incredibly heartbroken to learn of Ed Kranepool’s passing," said Mets owners Steve and Alex Cohen in a statement. "He was an original Met, who debuted at age 17 in 1962. After starring at James Monroe High School in the Bronx, he would go on to play for his hometown team for the next 18 years, the longest tenured player in franchise history, appearing in 1,853 games with the Mets. Ed hit a home run in Game 3 of the 1969 World Series to help the Miracle Mets capture the title.

"He was inducted into the Mets Hall of Fame in 1990. Ed continued to work tirelessly in the community on behalf of the organization after his playing career ended. We cherished the time we spent with Ed during Old Timers’ Day and in the years since. Hearing Mets stories and history from Ed was an absolute joy. We extend our thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.”