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Star Trek Losses December 2019

Robin Lynn12.2019Breaking News, Miscellaneous, ObituaryLeave a Comment

Star Trek This has been a rough few months for Star Trek fans worldwide. From the deaths of our beloved Odo, Rene Auberjonois just today, to the brilliant writer and … Read More

Robin LynnStar Trek Losses December 201912.08.2019

Obituary: Toni Morrison dead at 88

JL Jamieson08.2019Books, Breaking News, ObituaryLeave a Comment

Toni Morrison dead at 88 Toni Morrison, Nobel and Pulitzer prize winning author died Monday night, August 5th, at a New York hospital. She was most commonly known for her … Read More

JL JamiesonObituary: Toni Morrison dead at 8808.06.2019

Obituary: Anthony Bourdain Dead at 61

Robin Lynn06.2018Breaking News, Celebrities, ObituaryLeave a Comment

Anthony Bourdain found dead at 61 Beloved chef, television personality, and author Anthony Bourdain was discovered in a hotel room in France, dead on an apparent suicide. Mr. Bourdain was … Read More

Robin LynnObituary: Anthony Bourdain Dead at 6106.09.2018

Obituary: Dr. Stephen Hawking Returns to Stardust

Robin Lynn03.2018Breaking News, Celebrities, ObituaryLeave a Comment

Dr. Stephen W. Hawking died at the age of 76. Born in Oxford, England, on Jan. 8, 1942 — 300 years to the day, he liked to point out, after … Read More

Robin LynnObituary: Dr. Stephen Hawking Returns to Stardust03.14.2018

Obituary: Ursula K. Le Guin Passes at 88

Robin Lynn01.2018Books, Breaking News, ObituaryLeave a Comment

Ursula K. Le Guin, the immensely popular author who brought literary depth and a tough-minded feminist sensibility to science fiction and fantasy with books like “The Left Hand of Darkness” … Read More

Robin LynnObituary: Ursula K. Le Guin Passes at 8801.23.2018

Breaking News: Fats Domino Dead at 89

Robin Lynn10.2017Breaking News, Celebrities, ObituaryLeave a Comment

Antoine “Fats” Domino, a titan of early rock ‘n’ roll whose piano-based hits — such as “Ain’t That a Shame,” “Blueberry Hill” and “Blue Monday” — influenced artists including Paul … Read More

Robin LynnBreaking News: Fats Domino Dead at 8910.25.2017

Breaking News: Tom Petty Deceased

Robin Lynn10.2017Breaking News, Celebrities, Music, ObituaryLeave a Comment

American music classic, Tom Petty has died today at the age of 66. He was taken to UCLA hospital in Santa Monica CA in full cardiac arrest. His condition was … Read More

Robin LynnBreaking News: Tom Petty Deceased10.02.2017

R.I.P. George A. Romero, horror film innovator

Justin Remer07.2017Horror, Movies, ObituaryLeave a Comment

The father of the modern cinematic zombie, George A. Romero, has succumbed to lung cancer and passed away at age 77. Romero made his name directing one of the all-time … Read More

Justin RemerR.I.P. George A. Romero, horror film innovator07.17.2017

Breaking News: Sir Roger Moore Dead

Robin Lynn05.2017Breaking News, Celebrities, ObituaryLeave a Comment

Sir Roger Moore, best known for playing James Bond in seven films about the titular spy, has died at age 89. His family revealed that Moore passed away after a … Read More

Robin LynnBreaking News: Sir Roger Moore Dead05.23.2017

Breaking News: Leonard Cohen Dead at 82

Robin Lynn11.2016Breaking News, Celebrities, ObituaryLeave a Comment

Leonard Cohen was called “the high priest of pathos” and the “godfather of gloom”. But the influence and appeal of this poet, novelist, songwriter and legendary ladies’ man has endured … Read More

Robin LynnBreaking News: Leonard Cohen Dead at 8211.11.2016

RIP Merle Haggard (with His Three Best Lines)

Martina O'Boyle04.2016Breaking News, Obituary1 Comment

Merle Haggard dead at 76

Dying on your birthday. Kind of sucks, kind of convenient for your family to remember. Country legend Merle Haggard has done just that, passing away on April 6, 2016, which … Read More

Martina O'BoyleRIP Merle Haggard (with His Three Best Lines)04.06.2016

Natalie Cole and her Phantom Father

Martina O'Boyle01.2016Breaking News, Music, ObituaryLeave a Comment

Natalie Cole dead at 65, #RIP Natalie, Natalie Cole obit

Singer Natalie Cole died yesterday in Los Angeles at 65. Cole had a gorgeous voice and did have success in the mid-70s with some Top Ten R&B hits, like “This … Read More

Martina O'BoyleNatalie Cole and her Phantom Father01.01.2016

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