2025-They died this year

[oskie]

Pope Francis dies at 88, one day after appearing in public on Easter Sunday.

He died on Monday morning, to clear any confusion.

Live updates: Pope Francis dies at 88

Pope Francis, Latin America’s first pontiff who ministered to poor people with a message of mercy, has died. Francis stressed humility over hubris for a Catholic Church beset with scandal and indifference.

apnews.com

 

[selmaborntidefan]

Not nearly as famous as the Pope (obviously), but my brother (the newsman) awakened to this:

Senate President Dominick Ruggerio dies at 76 | WPRI.com

Senate President Dominick Ruggerio, a powerful figure in Rhode Island politics for decades, has died. He was 76.

Ruggerio’s death was confirmed by his office. He had been battling cancer and other ailments for over a year, and was hospitalized again last week. His death will trigger a contest to elect a new Senate president.

A North Providence Democrat, Ruggerio was the longest-serving member of the General Assembly. He had held one of the Senate’s top leadership posts for nearly a quarter-century, finally ascending to the job in 2017. Last fall he beat back a leadership challenge amid mounting concerns about his health.



As the bro noted: between the shot fired at Harvard Square's MBTA red line station yesterday, the Boston Marathon today, the Pope dying and the RI Senate President dying - "I'm in for one helluva long day."

 

[DzynKingRTR]

Former espn announcer and huge Britney Spears fan, Mike Patrick has died.

https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/44803930/mike-patrick-espn-play-play-voice-36-years-dies-80

 

[crimsonaudio]

Man, another musical legend gone...

Roy Thomas Baker, record producer behind Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody,' dies at 78

The hitmaking producer also worked with the Cars, Cheap Trick, Ozzy Osbourne and Alice Cooper.

www.latimes.com

 

[Bazza]

Man, another musical legend gone...

Roy Thomas Baker, record producer behind Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody,' dies at 78

The hitmaking producer also worked with the Cars, Cheap Trick, Ozzy Osbourne and Alice Cooper.

www.latimes.com

A number of years ago - I remember a comment I made on this forum, in an earlier iteration of this thread, that "Bohemian Rhapsody" was the greatest song ever created in rock history. I only got blow back from 1 forum member - I wonder if he remembers.....

 

[Slowpoke Catracho]

A number of years ago - I remember a comment I made on this forum, in an earlier iteration of this thread, that "Bohemian Rhapsody" was the greatest song ever created in rock history. I only got blow back from 1 forum member - I wonder if he remembers.....

Probably not me, but now there are 2. Maybe, "Progressive Rock" with flowing robes, etc .... and that's maybe. Great song though! I think sometimes the sound can be "too clean". Not my cup of tea for rock, but I like some of it. Of course, I also think that New Orleans Jazz is better than Chicago Jazz.

 

[Crimson1967]

Steve McMichael was a longtime Chicago Bear and part of their 1985 Super Bowl championship team. He died today at 67 from ALS.

 

[CrimsonTheory]

Steve McMichael was a longtime Chicago Bear and part of their 1985 Super Bowl championship team. He died today at 67 from ALS.

This one sucks for me.

Say to Sweetness for us Bears fans, Mongo.

And don't worr Mongo, Angel Hernadez is still afraid of you.

 

[Bazza]

Good read from SI:

ALS takes legendary Chicago Bears star Steve McMichael at age 67

Steve McMichael died of Lou Gehrig's disease only nine months after he went into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

www.si.com

His battle with ALS is over. R.I.P..

 

[selmaborntidefan]

Lulu Roman, Popular ‘Hee Haw’ Comedian and Gospel Singer, Dies at 78

Given a career boost by Buck Owens, she starred on the country music variety show while overcoming daunting obstacles along the way.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

Lulu Roman, the brash Hee Haw comedian and gospel singer who delighted fans of the long-running country music variety show while turning her life around in the process, has died. She was 78.

Roman died Wednesday in Bellingham, Washington, her son, Damon Roman, told The Hollywood Reporter. She had moved there to be with him seven months ago. No cause of death has been determined.

 

[Crimson1967]

I was about to post about Lulu. I saw a picture of her from 2008 and she had lost a lot of weight.

 

[Toddrn]

Lulu Roman, Popular ‘Hee Haw’ Comedian and Gospel Singer, Dies at 78

Given a career boost by Buck Owens, she starred on the country music variety show while overcoming daunting obstacles along the way.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

Lulu Roman, the brash Hee Haw comedian and gospel singer who delighted fans of the long-running country music variety show while turning her life around in the process, has died. She was 78.

Roman died Wednesday in Bellingham, Washington, her son, Damon Roman, told The Hollywood Reporter. She had moved there to be with him seven months ago. No cause of death has been determined.

I can't believe she was only 78.

 

[BamaSC]

After a very long battle with cancer, Mike Peters from The Alarm is gone. BBC article here

 

[Slowpoke Catracho]

RIP Mike Peters of the Alarm!

 

[Bazza]

RIP Lane Davey: Pipeline Pioneer Passes From Cancer - Wavelength Surf Magazine - since 1981

"Loved seeing her in the lineup at Pipe everyday, I truly admired her dedication and love for the wave," -- Steph Gilmore

wavelengthmag.com

The surf world is in mourning after a true surfing pioneer passed away. Hawaiian surfer, Lane Davey, has died from cancer. She was 55-years-old.

Lane was instrumental in pushing women’s surfing in heavy, Hawaiian waves, notably at Pipeline. But was also an innovator when it came to functional women’s swimwear and so much more.

The news was announced on Instagram by Lane’s husband and legendary surf photographer Sean Davey.

“I lost my best friend early this morning. Lane and I were married for almost 30 beautiful years together,” the post reads. “In 2023, Laneski was diagnosed with stage 4 metastasized cancer and given just 2 months to live. Straight away she got to work, fighting this horrible affliction with every fiber of her being.

“She threw everything at it including the proverbial kitchen sink, along the way enduring 5 serious operations that left her grossly disfigured. I’ve never seen anyone fight so hard to live. Two years down the line and she finally succumbed to the cancer, while still very much fighting the good fight. Lane fought this like a warrior.

 

[Slowpoke Catracho]

 

[selmaborntidefan]

David Horowitz, Leftist Turned Trump Defender, Is Dead at 86 - The New York Times

I will refrain from political comment except to say that about 25 years ago when the Internet was new, I thoroughly enjoyed reading Horowitz (and many others), and his travel from lefty to righty was interesting. I also confused him with a completely different David Horowitz (who died in 2019).

 

[selmaborntidefan]

Two-time Super Bowl winner who played a season in MLB dead at 84


Tom Brown, a two-sport athlete who made a crucial play to secure an NFL title for the Green Bay Packers in 1966, has died at the age of 84. Brown's death was announced by the Packers organization as well as his alma mater, the University of Maryland. The Packers revealed that he died last week.

Brown was part of Green Bay's three straight NFL title-winning teams from 1965-67 under Lombardi, starting in the secondary and playing a key role on one of the most important plays during that dynasty.

With the Packers protecting a 34-27 lead in the final minute of the 1966 NFL title game, Dallas drove down to the 2-yard line with a chance to tie the game. But on fourth down, Don Meredith's desperation pass was intercepted by Brown in the back of the end zone to seal the win. The Packers went on to win the first Super Bowl two weeks later against Kansas City.