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RIP Phyllis Thaxter

Phyllis St. Felix Thaxter (November 20, 1919 – August 14, 2012) was an American actress.
In 1978, Thaxter was cast along with Glenn Ford as Ma and Pa Kent in Superman.
Thaxter died on August 14, 2012 in Longwood, Florida after a nine-year battle with Alzheimer's disease.

RIP Helen Gurley Brown

Helen Gurley Brown (February 18, 1922 – August 13, 2012) was an American author, publisher, and businesswoman. She was the editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan magazine for 32 years.

RIP John Lynch-Staunton

John George Lynch-Staunton (June 19, 1930 – August 18, 2012) was a Canadian senator and the first leader of the Conservative Party of Canada. He represented the Senate division of Grandville, Quebec.

RIP Scott McKenzie

Scott McKenzie (born Philip Wallach Blondheim, January 10, 1939 – August 18, 2012) was an American singer. He is best known for his 1967 hit single and generational anthem, "San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)".

RIP Tony Scott

Anthony David "Tony" Scott (June 21, 1944 – August 19, 2012) was a British film director. His films include The Hunger, Top Gun, Beverly Hills Cop II, The Last Boy Scout, True Romance, Crimson Tide, Enemy of the State, Spy Game, Man on Fire, Déjà Vu, The Taking of Pelham 123 and Unstoppable. He was the younger brother of fellow film director Ridley Scott.

On August 19, 2012, it was reported that Scott had committed suicide by jumping off the Vincent Thomas Bridge in the San Pedro port district of Los Angeles, California at around 12:30 p.m. Investigators found contact information in his Toyota Prius, which was parked on the left side of the road near the bridge, and a suicide note in his office. Witnesses said he did not hesitate before jumping. Scott is survived by his wife and two children.

DB10GOONER wrote:RIP McDowell's Online Gooner Membership

McDowell's Online Gooner Membership (17 August 2012 – 30 May 2013). Was a member of the Online Gooner Forum (4 November 2008 - 17 August 2012). Aged 43. Mental age 7. Claimed a height of 6'3". Was actually 5'5". His full title was "His Holiness The Culchie Swamp Monkey of Bullshit". Gained temporary notoriety as a starter of desperately shit transfer rumour threads. Was molested and insulted by resident stoner and shit mod Hlebby on several occasions before being banned for a year by Sammydroppedhisshorts. Presented with a personalised Gimp Mask and 12" dildo by infamous Brazilian Ladyboy brazilianGOONER in Brazil soon thereafter. Never seen again.

Comedy Gold!

cusamano wrote:RIP Scott McKenzie

Scott McKenzie (born Philip Wallach Blondheim, January 10, 1939 – August 18, 2012) was an American singer. He is best known for his 1967 hit single and generational anthem, "San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)".

Come on Cuz keep up!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-19312310

cusamano wrote:RIP Tony Scott

Anthony David "Tony" Scott (June 21, 1944 – August 19, 2012) was a British film director. His films include The Hunger, Top Gun, Beverly Hills Cop II, The Last Boy Scout, True Romance, Crimson Tide, Enemy of the State, Spy Game, Man on Fire, Déjà Vu, The Taking of Pelham 123 and Unstoppable. He was the younger brother of fellow film director Ridley Scott.

On August 19, 2012, it was reported that Scott had committed suicide by jumping off the Vincent Thomas Bridge in the San Pedro port district of Los Angeles, California at around 12:30 p.m. Investigators found contact information in his Toyota Prius, which was parked on the left side of the road near the bridge, and a suicide note in his office. Witnesses said he did not hesitate before jumping. Scott is survived by his wife and two children.

Sad news.

Tony Scott, rest in peace.

Best film: The Last Boy Scout

g88ner wrote:

cusamano wrote:RIP Tony Scott

Anthony David "Tony" Scott (June 21, 1944 – August 19, 2012) was a British film director. His films include The Hunger, Top Gun, Beverly Hills Cop II, The Last Boy Scout, True Romance, Crimson Tide, Enemy of the State, Spy Game, Man on Fire, Déjà Vu, The Taking of Pelham 123 and Unstoppable. He was the younger brother of fellow film director Ridley Scott.

On August 19, 2012, it was reported that Scott had committed suicide by jumping off the Vincent Thomas Bridge in the San Pedro port district of Los Angeles, California at around 12:30 p.m. Investigators found contact information in his Toyota Prius, which was parked on the left side of the road near the bridge, and a suicide note in his office. Witnesses said he did not hesitate before jumping. Scott is survived by his wife and two children.

Sad news.

Tony Scott, rest in peace.

Best film: The Last Boy Scout

R.I.P Tony Scott

Best film:

hmm... I nearly went with True Romance, but opted for The Last Boy Scout at the last moment. Both quality films.

I really liked Deja vu as well

g88ner wrote:...but opted for The Last Boy Scout at the last moment...

Of course you did.

RIP Meles Zenawi

Ethiopian Prime Minister.

g88ner wrote:hmm... I nearly went with True Romance, but opted for The Last Boy Scout at the last moment. Both quality films.

I really liked Deja vu as well

You said that before or don't you remember!?!

Shimrit Shoshan

Female Israeli jazz pianist Shimrit Shoshan died on Sunday from cardiac arrest at the age of only 29.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKKVo-57EBU

arseofacrow wrote: R.I.P Tony Scott

Best film:

100% agree.

The scene with Christopher Walken and Dennis Hopper is outstanding. Generates a sense of real menace. Brilliant cameos by Gary Oldman and (shockingly) Brad Pitt too.

RIP Tony Scott.