This page is dedicated to those who had led remarkable lives, one way or another, and have since passed on. To the majority that have passed on, we say, "Oh crap, it's thoughts and prayers time, bummer," especially when the individual has gone above and beyond in their life's accomplishments and registered on the PIG radar.
Most led long, productive lives, leaving their footprint on the rest of us.
Others "Pete Rose'd" or "John Belushi'ed" themselves out of existence at an early age by their own hand, personal demons or decadent, overboard behavior. There a rare few to whom we say, “What took you so long?”
Just because we're PIGsters doesn't mean we're not human (sometimes), too. We hate posting on this page, but when a person of note passes on, we thought it proper and respectful, in a PIGish context, to recognize and acknowledge their life's deeds, be it good, bad or ugly.
No matter who makes this page, we say, "Thanks for the memories. Bon Voyage."
Sam Moore
October 12, 1935 - January 10, 2025
Was one half of soul music's most explosive duo, Sam & Dave, who were known as "double dynamite" and "the sultans of sweat." Their string of 10 straight Top 20 R&B hits included two soul masterpieces, "Hold On, I'm Comin'," "and "Soul Man."
David Lynch
January 20, 1946 - January 15, 2025
Was an Award Winning American writer and director. Films include "Blue Velvet," "Mulholland Drive," "Lost Highway," "Eraserhead," "The Elephant Man." and the TV series "Twin Peaks"
Bob Uecker
January 26, 1934 - January 16, 2025
A PIG favorite, former MLB player with a lifetime.200 batting average known as Mr. Baseball, play-by-play announcer, His dry wit fueled his second career as an actor, comedian, commercial pitchman, and perennial guest on Johnny Carson's "Tonight Show." He notably played announcer Harry Doyle in the "Major League" movies. A favorite Uecker line? "'Juuuuust a bit outside.' That's where my wife put me a lotta times!"
David Edward Byrd
April 4, 1941 - February 3, 2025
Graphic/Poster Artist for artists like The Who, Jimi Hendrix, Jefferson Airplane, Traffic, Ravi Shankar, The Grateful Dead, The Rolling Stones, Lou Reed, David Bowie, Prince and Van Halen, captured the psychedelic era of the 1960s and '70s. Byrd also created ovation-worthy posters for Broadway, for the musicals "Jesus Christ Superstar," "Godspell" and "Little Shop of Horrors."
Roberta Flack
February 10, 1937 - February 24, 2025)
Award winning pop/R&B vocalist was one of the top recording artists of the 1970s, with such hits as "Killing Me Softly With His Song," "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face," "Feel Like Makin' Love" and "The Closer I Get To You."
Gene Hackman
September 1, 2023 - Feb. 27(?), 2025
Was a legendary, award-winning actor renowned for playing in such classics as "The French Connection," "The Conversation" and "Unforgiven," "Superman" "Mississippi Burning" "Hoosiers" "Get Shorty," "The Royal Tenenbaums"
Joseph Wambaugh
January 22, 1937-February 28, 2025
Best selling author and a former Los Angeles police officer, wrote 11 novels about crime and policing as well as non-fiction works, several of which were adapted for films and television, including "The New Centurions," "The Blue Knight," and "The Choirboys," as well as the true-crime stories "The Onion Field" and "Echoes in the Darkness."
George Foreman
Jan. 10, 1949-March 21, 2025
American Boxer, Preacher and Pitchman. Won Olympic Gold, the Heavy Wieght title, saw God, became a preacher, went broke, boxed again and won the title again at age 45 and eventually sold 100 million of the George Foreman Lean Mean Fat Reducing Grilling Machines. All 5 of his sons are also named George. Sounds like a fun dude
Richard Chamberlain
March 31, 1934 – March 29, 2025
Was an American actor and singer who became a teen idol in the title role of the television show Dr. Kildare. Starred in TV miniseries such as Centennial , Shōgun, and The Thorn Birds and movies, The Three Musketeers,The Four Musketeersand The Return of the Musketeers and Allan Quatermain in both King Solomon's Mines and Lost City of Gold
Val Kilmer
December 31, 1959 – April 1, 2025
Was an American actor. He rose to prominence for playing Iceman in Top Gun, Jim Morrison in The Doors, Doc Holliday in Tombstone, and Batman / Bruce Wayne in Batman Forever, Willow, True Romance, and HeatTop Gun: Maverick.
David Soul
Aug 27, 1943 - Jan 03, 2024
Was an American actor and singer, He rose to prominence for portraying Detective Kenneth "Hutch" Hutchinson in the American television series Starsky & Hutch. Soul also had moderate success as a film actor when he portrayed Officer John Davis in Magnum Force in 1973.
Bud Harrelson
Jun 05, 1944 - Jan 10, 2024
Light hitting popular shortstop for the New York Mets. Harrelson was inducted into the New York Mets Hall of Fame in 1986. He was the only person to take part in both of the Mets' World Series championships and appear in the first three World Series for the team
Joyce Randolph
Oct 20, 1924 - Jan 12, 2024
was an American actress of stage and television, best known for playing Trixie Norton on The Jackie Gleason Show and the television sitcom The Honeymooners.
Carl Weathers
Jan 13, 1948 - Jan 31, 2024
American actor and gridiron football linebacker. His roles included boxer Apollo Creed in the first four Rocky films, Colonel Al Dillon in Predator, Chubbs Peterson in Happy Gilmore
Toby Keith
Jul 07, 1961 - Feb 04, 2024
Prolific American country music singer, songwriter, record producer, actor, and businessman. Noteable hits include "Should've Been a Cowboy", "How
Do You Like Me Now?!", "Beer for My Horses"
Richard Lewis
Jun 28, 1947 - Feb 26, 2024
was an American stand-up comedian, actor, and writer. Known for his dark, neurotic, and self-deprecating humor. Played the role of Prince John in the 1993 film Robin Hood: Men in Tights. Lewis also had a recurring role as a semi-fictionalized version of himself in the HBO comedy series Curb Your Enthusiasm from 2000 to 2024.
Eric Carmen
Aug 10, 1949 - Mar 10, 2024
was an American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. His songs include "Go All the Way" and four albums. He embarked on a solo career in 1975 with "All by Myself", "Never Gonna Fall in Love Again", "She Did It", "Hungry Eyes", and "Make Me Lose Control". In later years, he toured with Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band.
Larry H. Parker
Aug 26, 1948 - Mar 10, 2024
Ambulance Chaser, Attorney and TV Personality. Took his best known for his slogan, "I'll fight for you" all the way to the bank.
M. Emmet Walsh
March 22, 1935 – March 19, 2024
was an American actor who appeared in over 200 films and television series, including supporting roles the Madman in The Jerk, Captain Bryant in Blade Runne, Harv in Critters, and Walt Scheel in Christmas with the Kranks. Midnight Cowboy, Little Big Man, What's Up, Doc?, Serpico, The Gambler, Slap Shot, Airport '77 , Brubaker, Ordinary People, Reds, Silkwood, Fletch, Back to School, Raising Arizona.
O.J. Simpson
July 9, 1947 – April 10, 2024
We all know about O.J. Simpson. Collegiate and professional football star, later ad spokesman, sports announcer and movie star all during the height of his fame. Got even more famous for getting away with double murder of his ex-wife and mother to his children, and her 'friend', Ron Goldman, When not in lock up, spent his remaining years scouring golf courses far and wide, looking for the real killer.
Dickey Betts
December 12, 1943 – April 18, 2024
was an American guitarist, singer, songwriter and composer best known as a founding member of the Allman Brothers Band. Betts was the writer and singer on the Allmans' hit single "Ramblin' Man" and "Jessica"
Bill Walton
November 5, 1952 – May 27, 2024
Pot Smoking NCAA and NBA champion basketball star. Walton won 2 titles under John Wooden at UCLA, 1 with Portland Trailblazers, ! with Boston Celtics.
Jerry West
May 28, 1938 – June 12, 2024
Was a Hall Of Fame American basketball player with the Los Angleles Lakers and NBA executive. He played professionally for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA), and is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. As general manager, Los Angeles won six championship rings.
Willie Mays
May 6, 1931 – June 19, 2024
Was a Hall Of Fame American MLB who played 23 seasons Mays was a five-tool player who began his career in the Negro leagues, playing for the Birmingham Black Barons, and spent the rest of his career in the National League (NL), playing for the New York / San Francisco Giants and New York Mets.
Donald Sutherland
July 17, 1935 – June 20, 2024
Was a prolific Canadian actor. With a career spanning six decades. Sutherland rose to fame for roles in "The Dirty Dozen", "M*A*S*H","Kelly's Heroes" "Klute" "Animal House", "Invasion of the Body Snatchers","Ordinary People","JFK"
Shelley Duvall
July 7, 1949 – July 11, 2024
American actress and producer. Known for roles in Annie Hall, Nashville, The Shining, Popeye and Time Bandits
Richard Simmons
July 12, 1948 – July 13, 2024
American fitness instructor and television personality, promoteing weight-loss programs, most prominently through his television show, The Richard Simmons Show and later the Sweatin' to the Oldies line of aerobics videos.
Shannen Doherty
April 12, 1971 – July 13, 2024
was an American actress in film and television, Doherty played a number of notable characters, Starred in "Little House on the Prairie" "Heathers" "Beverly Hills, 90210" and "Charmed"
Bob Newhart
September 5, 1929 – July 18, 2024
An award winning American stand-up comedian and actor. Known for his deadpan and stammering delivery style. Starred in "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart"
Lou Dobbs
September 24, 1945 – July 18, 2024
American conservative, political commentator, author, and television host "Lou Dobbs Tonight"
John Mayall
November 29, 1933 – July 22, 2024
was an English blues and rock musician, songwriter and producer. Formed John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers, and had collaborated with Eric Clapton and Mick Taylor
Peter Marshall
March 30, 1926 – August 15, 2024
Was an American TV host, radio personality, actor and comic. Best know as the original host of The Hollywood Squares. BTW, real name is Ralph Pierre LaCock
John Amos
December 27, 1939 – August 21, 2024
Was a prolific American actor. He was best known for his roles on "Good Times" "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" "Roots" "Coming To America" "Die Hard 2"
James Earl Jones
January 17, 1931 – September 9, 2024
was an American actor, known for his extensive and acclaimed roles on stage and screen. Jones is one of the few performers to achieve the EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony). Has performed in "The Great White Hope" "Field Of Dreams", "Star Wars" (Voice of Darth Vadar) "The Lion King" "Coming To America"
J.D. Souther
November 2, 1945 – September 17, 2024
was an American singer, songwriter, and actor. Wrote and co-wrote songs recorded by Linda Ronstadt and some of the Eagles biggest hits, including "Best of My Love", "Victim of Love", "Victim of Love", "Heartache Tonight", and "New Kid In Town"
Kris Kristofferson
June 22, 1936 – September 28, 2024
Besides being an American singer, songwriter, and actor, he was also a Rhodes Scholar and Captain in the U.S. Army Air Corps. Also a member of the Country Music Hall Of Fame, The Highway Men, which included Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings. Starred in "A Star Is Born", "Heaven's Gate"
Pete Rose
Apr 13, 1941 - Sep 29, 2024
An American baseball player and manager, nicknamed "Charlie Hustle", was an American professional baseball player and manager. He played most prominently as a member of the Cincinnati Reds lineup known as the Big Red Machine for their dominance of the National League in the 1970s. Winner of three World Series championships Rose was a switch hitter and is MLB's all-time leader in hits (4,256).
Fernando "El Toro" Valenzuela
November 1, 1960 – October 22, 2024
Was a Mexican professional baseball pitcher, most prominently with the Los Angeles Dodgers. In 1981, he inspired "Fernandomania, and became the first and only player to win both the Cy Young and Rookie of the Year awards as well as helping the Dodgers win the World Series.
Teri Garr
December 11, 1944 – October 29, 2024
Was an American actress famous for roles in "Young Frankenstein", "Oh, God!", :Close Encounters of the Third Kind", "Mr. Mom", and "Dumb and Dumber"
Quincy Jones
March 14, 1933 – November 3, 2024
Was an An award winning American record producer, composer, arranger, conductor, trumpeter, and bandleader. Winner of 28 Grammy Awards. Produced Michael Jackson's "Off The Wall", "Thriller", and "Bad" Composed film scores for "In The Heat Of The Night", "in Cold Blood", and many more, but perhaps his best known is the opening theme to "Sanford And Son".
Chuck Woolery
March 16, 1941 – November 23, 2024
Was an American television host, actor, and musician. Was the original host of "Wheel Of Fortune" and later hosted "Love Connection"
Rickey Henderson
Dec 24, 1958 - Dec 19, 2024
Nicknamed "Man of Steal", was an American Major League Baseball player.He is widely regarded as baseball's greatest leadoff hitter and baserunnerHe holds MLB records for career stolen bases, runs, unintentional walks, and leadoff home runs.
Jimmy Carter
Sep 30, 1924 - Dec 28, 2024
Was an American politician, governor of Georgia and humanitarian and the 39th and 2ND WORST PRESIDENTof the United States.
Adam Rich
Oct 11, 1968 - Jan 06, 2023
Was an American actor. He was best known for his portrayal of Nicholas Bradford, the youngest son on the television series Eight Is Enough.
Jeff Beck
Jun 23, 1944 - Jan 09, 2023
WWas an internationally acclaimed English guitarist. A member of the rock band the Yardbirds, the Jeff Beck Group and many solo ventures. His releases spanned genres and styles ranging from blues rock, hard rock, jazz fusion and a blend of guitar-rock and electronica.
Lisa Marie Presley
February 1, 1968 – January 12, 2023
American singer and songwriter. She was the child of singer and actor Elvis Presley and outside of that, is really only famous for being drugged out once in a while.
David Crosby
Aug 13, 1941 - Jan 17, 2023
American musician, Libtard gasbag who happened to write and perform award winning music with The Byrds, Crosby, Stills, Nash and sometimes Young.
Bobby Hull
January 3, 1939 – January 30, 2023
Was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. His abilities nicknamed him "The Golden Jet".
Cindy Williams
August 22, 1947 – January 25, 2023
was an American actress and producer, known for her role as Shirley Feeney on the television sitcoms Happy Days and Laverne & Shirley She also appeared in American Graffiti.
Conrad Dobler
Sep 30, 1950 - Feb 12, 2023
Once Known as ‘Dirtiest Player’ in NFL, the former 10-year offensive lineman in the NFL, Dobler played most of his career with the then-St. Louis Cardinals, making three Pro Bowls and a second team All-Pro with the team.
Raquel Welch
Sep 04, 1940 - Feb 14, 2023
An American actress, model, and International Hottie Deluxe. Welch first won attention for her role in Fantastic Voyage, after which One Million Years B.C. Although Welch had only three lines of dialogue in the film, images of her in the doe-skin bikini became bestselling posters that turned her into an international sex symbol.
Tim McCarver
Oct 15, 1941 - Feb 15, 2023
American catcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) and television sports commentator who played from 1959 to 1980. A two-time All-Star, he helped the Cardinals to the 1964 World Series title.
Richard Belzer
Aug 03, 1944 - Feb 18, 2023
American actor, stand-up comedian and author. Best known for his role as NYPD Detective/sergeant and investigator John Munch, whom he portrayed for 23 years in the NBC police drama series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Gary Rossington
Dec 03, 1951 - Mar 04, 2023
American guitarist. He is best known as a founding member of Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, in which he played lead and rhythm guitar. He was the longest-surviving founding member of the band.
Robert Blake
Sep 17, 1933 - Mar 08, 2023
Prolific American Award winning actor, who appeared in some 200 films. He was best known for starring in the 1967 film In Cold Blood and playing the title role in the late 1970s television series Baretta. Began his career in the 1930s and became famous as a child actor in the Our Gang (Little Rascals) short film series from 1939 to 1944. Childhood friend of Porcus' father.
Bud Grant
May 19, 1927 - Mar 10, 2023
Was a player and coach in the National Football League (NFL) and Canadian Football League (CFL). Grant is best known for serving as the head coach of the NFL's Minnesota Vikings for 18 seasons; leading them to four Super Bowl appearances - (lost all 4) - 11 division titles, one league championship and three National Football Conference championships.
Al Jaffee
Mar 12, 1921 - Apr 09, 2023
Was an American cartoonist. He was notable for his work in the satirical magazine Mad, including his trademark feature, the Mad Fold-in. Jaffee was a regular contributor to the magazine for 65 years and is its longest-running contributor. In a 2010 interview, Jaffee said, "Serious people my age are dead".
Harry Belafonte
March 1, 1927 - April 25, 2023
American singer known as the King of Calypso Got Famous for "Day-O," The Banana Boat Song
Jerry Springer
February 13, 1944 - April 27, 2023
American TV Talk Show host. Credited with launching Trash TV which showcased homewreckers, strippers, and violent on-air brawls. Proclaimed by TV Guide "the worst TV show ever."
Gordon Lightfoot
November 17, 1938 – May 1, 2023
Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist who achieved international success in folk, folk-rock, and country music. Songs include"Black Day in July", "If You Could Read My Mind", "Sundown" "Carefree Highway", "Rainy Day People", and "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald"
Jim Brown
Feb 16, 1936 - May 18, 2023
Legendary fullback and three-time MVP winner for the Cleveland Browns. He retired from football in 1966 while making his second film, The Dirty Dozen, and pivoted to a career in acting. His screen credits included "100 Rifles", "Ice Station Zebra", "The Running Man", "Any Given Sunday."
Tina Turner
Nov 25, 1939 - May 23, 2023
American singer often dubbed the Queen of Rock & Roll. Achieved musical success in the '60s and '70s as part of a duo with then-husband Ike Turner. In the '80s, Turner reinvented herself as a global rock superstar with songs like "What's Love Got to Do With It," "Let's Stay Together," and "The Best." Turner performed in films like 1975's Tommy and 1985's Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome.
Pat Robert$on
Mar 21, 1930 - Jun 07, 2023
An American media mogul, religiou$ broadcaster, political commentator, presidential candidate, and Southern Baptist minister. Robertson advocated a conservative Christian ideology and was known for his involvement in Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN).
Tony Bennett
August 3, 1926 – July 21, 2023
American jazz and traditional pop singer. He received 20 Grammy Awards, a Lifetime Achievement Award, and two Primetime Emmy Awards. He sold more than 50 million records worldwide and earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Paul Reubens aka, Pee-Wee Herman
August 27, 1952 – July 30, 2023
American actor and comedian, widely known for creating and portraying the character Pee-wee Herman. Starred in Pee-Wee's Playhouse, Pee-Wee's Big Adventure, and Big Top Pee-Wee.
Robbie Robertson
July 5, 1943 – August 9, 2023
Canadian guitarist-songwriter-singer Robbie Robertson, who led the Canadian-American group the Band to rock prominence in the 1970s and worked extensively with Bob Dylan and Martin Scorsese.
Bob Barker
December 12, 1923 – August 26, 2023
Emmy Award-winning game show host Bob Barker, who spent five decades associated with “The Price Is Right” the longest-running game show in North American television history.
Jimmy Buffett
December 25, 1946 – September 1, 2023
American musician and singer-songwriter. He was best known for "Margaritaville""Come Monday" "Fins" "A Pirate Looks at Forty" (1974); "Cheeseburger in Paradise" "Why Don't We Get Drunk" and "Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes" "It's Five O'Clock Somewhere" His devoted fan base, composed mostly of baby boomers, are known as "Parrotheads".
Brooks Robinson
May 17, 1937 - Sep 25, 2023
Was an American baseball player who played his entire 23 seasons in Major League Baseball as third baseman for the Baltimore Orioles. Considered the greatest 3rd baseman in baseball history, he was an 18x All-Star, 2x World Champion and MVP in 1964.
Dick Butkus
December 9, 1942 – October 5, 2023
Was an American football linebacker, sports commentator, and actor. He played football for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL) from 1965 to 1973. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most intimidating linebackers in professional football history.
Rudolph Isley
April 1, 1939 – October 11, 2023
American singer-songwriter and one of the founding members of The Isley Brothers. Following "Shout", featured in Animal House, the brothers recorded for other labels with modest success with exceptions including the top 40 hit, "Twist and Shout" and the Motown hit, "This Old Heart of Mine (Is Weak for You)".
Bobby Knight (and his chair)
Oct 24, 1940 - Oct 31, 2023
American men's college basketball coach of the Indiana Hoosiers from 1971 to 2000. He won 902 NCAA Division I men's basketball games, a record at the time of his retirement. After taking the job at Indiana, his teams won three NCAA championships, His 1975–76 team won the 1976 NCAA tournament, and is the last men's team in Division I college basketball to go undefeated during an entire season (32-0).
He once threw a chair across the court during a game and was ejected, was once arrested following a physical confrontation with a police officer, and engaged in verbal conflicts with members of the press. Knight remains "the object of near fanatical devotion" from many of his former players and Indiana fans.
Suzanne Sommers
October 16, 1946 – October 15, 2023
Was a very bubbly and jiggly American actress, author, babe and businesswoman in the health and wellness industry. She played the television roles of Chrissy Snow on "Three's Company"
Richard Roundtree aka, "A Bad Mutha...."
July 9, 1942 – October 24, 2023
An American actor and model, considered as "the first Black action hero",who was best known for his portrayal of private detective John Shaft in the 1971 blaxploitation film Shaft and four of its sequels, Shaft's Big Score!, Shaft in Africa
Sandra Day O'Connor
Mar 25, 1930 - Nov 30, 2023
An American attorney, O'Connor was the first woman to serve as a U.S. Supreme Court justice. A moderate conservative, O'Connor was known for her precisely researched opinions. Nominated by President Ronald Reagan. Upon her nomination to the Court, O'Connor was confirmed unanimously by the Senate.
Norman Lear
Jul 27, 1922 - Dec 04, 2023
Was an American screenwriter and producer who produced, wrote, created, or developed numerous popular 1970s sitcoms, including All in the Family; Maude; Sanford and Son; One Day at a Time; The Jeffersons and Good Times. A notorious Lefty Lib, His shows introduced political and social themes to the sitcom format.
Ryan O'Neal
April 20, 1941 – December 8, 2023
American TV and Big Screen actor. Starred in "Love Story", "What's Up, Doc?"; "Paper Moon" "Barry Lyndon" "A Bridge Too Far" Father of actress Tatum "Bad News Bears" O'Neal and Also known for his long time relationship with former Charlies Angel Hottie (The late) Farrah Fawcett.
Burt Young
April 30, 1940 – October 8, 2023
Former boxer turner actor. He played Rocky Balboa's brother-in-law Paulie Pennino in the Rocky film series. Young also appeared in such films as Chinatown; The Gambler; Once Upon a Time in America; The Pope of Greenwich Village.
Jim Ladd
January 17, 1948 – December 17, 2023
An iconic American disc jockey, radio producer and writer. He was one of the last notable remaining freeform rock DJs in United States commercial radio. Ladd first gained national prominence as host of the hour long, nationally syndicated radio program Innerview, which aired weekly on over 160 stations nationwide for twelve years. Ladd began his career in 1969 at KNAC, a small Long Beach rock station. After two years there, he moved to Los Angeles station KLOS. In 1974 he moved to KMET, known to its legions of listeners as "The Mighty Met", where he would remain for most of the next 13 years (returning to KLOS in 1984, but going back to KMET again, 2 months before they changed format), while also hosting and producing Innerview, an hour-long nationally syndicated interview program that aired during the same period.
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Thomas D. Treat aka Hambo
Well folks, that's it for 2023, except for Thomas D. Treat, aka, Hambo. Co-Founder of PIG. We lost him in May of this year. His final requests were no fanfare, just a peaceful, quiet respectful exit from this life into his next. He led a quiet, unassuming life, with his beloved wife, until he joined up with me, Porcus, Patrick Crowley, and I hope I didn't corrupt him as much as he did me. You are loved and missed, Tom. Spread your joy, wherever you are, my great friend, collaborator and Brother-In-Arms.
Love, Pat
2022 OBITUARIES
January
Dan Reeves
January 19, 1944 – January 1, 2022
American football running back and coach in the NFL. During his 38 years in the NFL, Reeves participated in nine Super Bowls.He served as a head coach for 23 seasons primarily with the Denver Broncos and the Atlanta Falcons.
Sir Sidney Poitier
February 20, 1927 – January 6, 2022
Award winning, Bahamian born American Actor with impressive body of work, The Blackboard Jungle; Guess Who's Coming To Dinner
Bob Saget
May 17, 1956 – January 9, 2022
fwas an American stand-up comedian, actor, and television host. "Full House"; "Fuller House"; Host of "America's Funniest Home Videos." Saget was also known for his adult-oriented stand-up comedy, Don't let the wholesome All American baby face fool you. Dude was XXX raunchy and we loved him for it
Meat Loaf
Sept. 27, 1947 – Jan. 20, 2022
American Musician and Actor. Claim to fame was "Bat Out of Hell" series of albums. Also featured in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and "Fight Club.
Pound for pound this dude can sing. We like Meatloaf and here's why...
>>> Star Spangled Banner >>>
>>> Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad >>>
>>> Paradise By The Dash Board Light >>>
Louie Anderson
March 24, 1953 – January 21, 2022
American Stand-Up Comedian, Actor, and Game Show Host. Movie credits include "Ferris Beuller's Day Off"; "Coming To America"
Don Wilson
February 10, 1933 - January 22, 2022
American musician rhythm guitarist and last surviving founder of surf-rock pioneers The Ventures. Best know for "Hawaii Five-O" theme song.
Howard Hesseman
February 27, 1940 – January 29, 2022
American Actor
best known for his roles as radio disc jockey Dr. Johnny Fever on "WKRP in Cincinnati" and history teacher Charlie Moore on "Head of the Class"
February
Ivan Reitman
October 27, 1946 – February 12, 2022
Czechoslovak-born Canadian film and television director, producer and screenwriter. Films he directed include Meatballs, Stripes, Ghostbusters, Ghostbusters II, Twins, Kindergarten Cop. Reitman also served was producer for such films as Animal House (1978), Beethoven, pace Jam, and Private Parts.
P.J. O'Rourke
November 14, 1947 – February 15, 2022
American libertarian, political satirist and journalist.
Former editor-in-chief of the National Lampoon among other roles, and authored articles such as "How to Drive Fast on Drugs While Getting Your Wing-Wang Squeezed and Not Spill Your Drink", three New York Times bestsellers. "Parliament of Whores" and "Give War a Chance" reached No. 1
Sally Kellerman
June 2, 1937 – February 24, 2022
American actress and singer best known as Major Hot Lips Houlihan in film production of M*A*S*H and "Back To School" with Rodney Dangerfield
March
Conrad Janis
February 11, 1928 – March 1, 2022
American actor and jazz trombonist. He played the role of Mindy McConnell's father, Frederick, on television's Mork & Mindy.
William Hurt
March 20, 1950 – March 13, 2022
Award Winning American Actor
"Kiss of the Spider Woman", Children of a Lesser God," and Broadcast News."
April
Estelle Harris
Apr 21, 1928 - Apr 01, 2022
American actress and comedienne, known for her exaggerated shrill, grating voice. She was best known for her role as Estelle Costanza on Seinfeld. Her other roles included the voice of Mrs. Potato Head in the Toy Story franchise,
Gilbert Gottfried
Feb 27, 1955 - Apr 11, 2022
American stand-up comedian and actor known for his exaggerated shrill voice, strong New York accent, and squinty eyes. Many comedic credits on TV and movies and also the voice of the AFLAC Duck.
Ray Liotta
Dec 17, 1954 - May 25, 2022
American actor and film producer. He was known for his roles as Shoeless Joe Jackson in "Field of Dreams" and Henry Hill in Martin Scorsese's "Goodfellas."
Naomi Judd
Jan 10, 1946 - Apr 29, 2022
American singer and actress. She and her daughter Wynonna formed the duo known as The Judds, winning five Grammy Awards and nine Country Music Association awards.
May
Mickey Gilley
Mar 08, 1936 - May 06, 2022
American country music singer and songwriter. Gilley charted 42 singles in the top 40 on the US Country chart. He was a cousin of Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl McVoy, and Jimmy Swaggart.
Bo Hopkins
Feb 01, 1938 - May 27, 2022
American actor. Films The Wild Bunch, The Getaway, American Graffiti, Midnight Express, among many other films.
June
Everett Peck
October 9, 1950 – June 14, 2022
American illustrator, cartoonist, and animator. He is best known as the creator of Duckman and Squirrel Boy.
Tony Siragusa
May 13, 1967 - Jun 21, 2022
American football player and Super Bowl winner with Baltimore Ravens. Nicknamed "the Goose" After his football career, he worked as a sideline analyst for NFL games broadcast on the Fox Network.
July
James Caan
March 26, 1940 – July 6, 2022
American actor best known in "Brian's Song" “The Godfather,” “Rollerball”“Thief.” and "Misery,”
Ivana Trump
February 20, 1949 – July 14, 2022
Ivana Trump was born and raised in Czechoslovakia, moved to New York iand married Donald Trump in 1977. She worked within the Trump company as an interior design consultant and held executive positions on many of his projects.
Paul Sorvino
April 13, 1939 – July 25, 2022
American film, television and stage actor known for roles in "Goodfellas" and as NYPD Sergeant Phil Cerreta on the second season of the TV series Law & Order.
Tony Dow
April 13, 1945 – July 27, 2022 was an American actor, film producer, director and sculptor. Best known as Wally Cleaver in "Leave It to Beaver"
Bill "Laker Killer" Russell
February 12, 1934 – July 31, 2022
Considered the "Greatest Player in the History of the NBA" winning 11 NBA championships, 8 in a row. In your face Laker fans.
August
Vin Scully
November 29, 1927 – August 2, 2022
Iconic, legendary and one-of-a-kind
American sportscaster.Calling games for the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers for 67 years.
David McCullough
July 7, 1933 – August 7, 2022
American historian and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner. He was also given the Presidential Medal of Freedom, one of the United States' highest civilian awards.
Olivia Newton-John
26 September 26' 1948 – 8 August 2022
Entertainer and activist Olivia Newton-John was best known as a pop singer and actress. Her most famous roles was as Sandy in the movie adaptation of "Grease"
Len Dawson
June 20, 1935 – August 24, 2022
American Hall of Fame and Superbowl Champion quarterback who played in the (NFL) and (AFL) primarily with the Kansas City Chiefs franchise.
September
Queen Elizabeth II
April 21,1926 – September 8, 2022
Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms. Her reign of 70 years and 214 days was the longest of any British monarch and the longest verified reign of any female monarch in history. At the age of 19, Princess Elizabeth joined the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS). After joining, she trained as a driver and mechanic
Louis Fletcher
Award Winning American actress who portrayed the the ultimate psycho-sadistic bitch Nurse Ratched in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975), which earned her an Academy Award for Best Actress
October
Loretta Lynn
April 14, 1932 – October 4, 2022
American country music singer and songwriter. In a career spanning six decades, Lynn released multiple gold albums. "Coal Miner's Daughter" The film Coal Miner's Daughter was made based on her life.
Bruce Sutter
January 8, 1953 – October 13, 2022
American Major League Baseball Hall Of Fame relief pitcher. A six-time All-Star and 1982 World Series champion.
Angela Landsbury
October 16, 1925 – October 11, 2022
Irish-British and American film, stage, and television actress. Her career spanned eight decades, much of it in the United States, including "Murder, She Wrote"
Jerry Lee Lewis
September 29, 1935 – October 28, 2022
American singer, songwriter and pianist. Nicknamed "The Killer", he was described as "rock & roll's first great wild man". Famous for "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On" "Great Balls of Fire", "Breathless"
November
Ray Guy
December 22, 1949 – November 3, 2022
American professional football player who was a punter for the Oakland / Los Angeles Raiders. He won three Super Bowls with the Raiders. Guy was elected to both the College Football Hall of Fame and the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2014. An eight-time All-Pro, Guy is widely considered to be the greatest punter of all time.
Dan McCafferty
October 14, 1946 – November 08, 2022 was a vocalist and songwriter best known as the lead singer for the Scottish hard rock band Nazareth from its founding in 1968 to his retirement from touring with the band in 2013.
>>> Hair Of The Dog >>>
Gallagher
July 24, 1946 – November 11, 2022
Known as "The Wizard of Odd'" Gallagher, was an American comedian whose signature act of smashing a watermelon on stage with a wooden sledgehammer he called the "Sledge-O-Matic"
Christine McVie
July 12, 1943 – November 30, 2022
Multiple Award Winning British singer/songwriter known for her years with Fleetwood Mac
December
Kirstie Alley
January 12, 1951 – December 5, 2022
A was an American actress best known was an American actress. Best know for "Cheers," "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan," "Look Who's Talking," and its two sequels, "Who's Talking Too" and "Look Who's Talking Now."
Stuart Margolin
January 31, 1940 – December 12, 2022
American actor who won two Emmy Awards for playing fast talking Evelyn "Angel" Martin on the 1970s television series The Rockford Files.
Franco Harris
March 7, 1950 – December 20, 2022
American professional football player who was a 9 time Pro Bowl selection and 4 time Super Bowl Champion. Forever known for the "Immaculate Reception, one of NFL's most memorable, miraculous plays.
Pele
October 23, 1940 – 29 December 29, 2022
Brazilian soccer/futbol player and 3 time World Cup Champion labelled "the greatest" by FIFA,
he was among the most successful and popular sports figures of the 20th century. In 1999, he was named Athlete of the Century by the International Olympic Committee
Barbara Walters
September 25, 1929 – December 30, 2022
She may have been a celebrated and an accomplished award winning journalist, but all that went straight down the shitter when she created and produced "The View"
Adios, Baba Wawa.
2021 OBITUARIES
January
Tanya Roberts
October 15, 1955 – January 4, 2021
American actress babe with blazing blue eyes. Best known for her appearance as a Bond girl "A View to a Kill" "Charlies Angels" "That '70s Show"
Gregory Sierra
January 25, 1937 – January 4, 2021
American Actor known for roles on "Sanford and Son," "Barnery Miller" "Papillon" "The Towering Inferno"
Marion Ramsey
May 10, 1947 – January 7, 2021.
American actress best known for playing cute little Officer Laverne Hooks in the Police Academy franchise.
Tommy Lasorda
September 22, 1927 – January 7, 2021.
Legendary and Outspoken Hall of Fame Los Angeles Dodgers manager, who won two World Series titles with the team.
Deezer D.
March 10, 1965 – January 7, 2021.
American actor best known for playing nurse Malik McGrath on ER. Cool dude, Friend of Porcus
Phil Spector
December 26, 1939 – January 16, 2021
America music producer and convicted felon (murder). 81 at the time of his death, was serving 19 years to life in prison after being convicted of murder in 2009.
Don Sutton
April 2, 1945 – January 18, 2021
Hall of Famer MLB pitcher He was a four-time All-Star with a career W-L record of 324-256
Hank Aaron
February 5, 1934 – January 22, 2021
Major League Baseball's Only REAL Home Run King, Hammerin' Hank Aaron goes deep and crosses home plate and into the clubhouse for the last time, passing away at age 86.
Larry King
November 19, 1933 – January 23, 2021
American television host, radio host whose numerous marriages and suspenders are almost as famous as his "Larry King Live" show. Seperated at birth from Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg?
Cloris Leachman
April 30, 1926 - January 27, 2021
Legendary and Award Winning American Actress best known for “Young Frankenstein” "The Last Picture Show,"“The Mary Tyler Moore Show.”
February
Dustin Diamond
January 7, 1977 - February 1, 2021
Goofball Actor best known for his role as “Screech” Powers on “Saved by the Bell”
Christopher Plummer
December 13, 1929 - February 5, 2021
Award Winning Canadian Actor most famous for his portrayal of Captain Von Trapp in "The Sound of Music."
Larry Flynt
November 1, 1942 - February10, 2021
Legendary Publisher, Porn-Peddler and 1st Amendment Free Speech advocate.
March
Marvelous Marvin Hagler
May 23, 1954 – March 13, 2021
American professional boxer from 1973 to 1987. He reigned as undisputed middleweight champion from 1980 to 1987. Don't tell anyone, but he did not die from COVID
Yaphet Kotto
November 15, 1939 – March 15, 2021
American actor known for Homicide: Life on the Street; Alien; The Running Man; Mr. Big in the James Bond film Live and Let Die; Midnight Run
April
Prince Prince Phillip
Duke of Edinburgh
June 10, 1921- April 9, 2021
Duke of Edinburgh. Claim to fame? The husband of Queen Elizabeth II
Bernie Madoff
April 29, 1938 – April 14, 2021
was an American fraudster and financier who ran the largest Ponzi scheme in history, worth about $64.8 billion.
.
Tempest Storm
February 29, 1928 – April 20, 2021
"The Queen Of Exotic Dancers, was an American burlesque star and motion picture actress.
Johnny Crawford
March 26, 1946 – April 29, 2021
American actor, singer, and musician. He first performed as a Mouseketeer. Moved to"The Rifleman.
May
Olympia Dukakis
June 20, 1931-May 1, 2021
American actress best known for her Oscar-winning turn in 1987’s “Moonstruck” Also cousin of former Massachusetts Gov. Michael Dukakis.
Charles Grodin
April 21, 1935 - May 18, 2021
American actor known best for his comedic deadpan in movies such as “Heartbreak Kid,” “Midnight Run” and “Beethoven.”
Gavin MacLeod
Feb. 28, 1931-May 29, 2021
American actor known for “The Love Boat” “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” and “McHale’s Navy."
B.J. Thomas
Aug. 7, 1942- May 29, 2021
American singer, known for “Hooked on a Feeling”
and “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head”
June
Clarence Williams III
August 21, 1939 – June 4, 2021
Known for “hippie” Detective Linc Hayes on “The Mod Squad” from 1968 to 1973
Ned Beatty
July 6, 1937 – June 13, 2021
American actor. Films include Deliverance; All
the President's Men ;Network; Superman; Back to School; Rudy; Silver Streak
July
Ron Popeil
May 3, 1935 – July 28, 2021 American inventor and founder of Ronco and TV pitchman for
the Chop-o-Matic, GLH (a.k.a. Hair in a Can), and the Showtime Rotisserie, and creator of catchphrases like "Set it and forget it" and "But wait, there's more!"
Jackie Mason
June 9, 1928-July 24, 2021
American stand-up comedian, and film and television actor.
Dusty Hill
May 19, 1949 – July 28, 2021
American bassist, vocalisy, keyboardist and co-founder of legendary Texas trio ZZ Top, known for their trademark long beards and sunglasses.
August
Tom T. Hall
May 25, 1936 – August 20, 2021
American Country music singer/songwriter known as "The Storyteller"
Don Everly
1937 – August 21, 2021
American musician. One half of the famed Everly Brothers Songs include "All I Have to Do Is Dream," "Bye Bye Love" "When Will I Be Loved."
>>> Everly Brothers>>>
Charlie Watts
1937 – August 21, 2021
British musician, and thought to be one of the greatest rock drummers of all time for legendary Rolling Stones.
>>> Midnight Rambler >>>
>>> Tumbling Dice >>>
September
Willard Scott
March 7, 1934 – September 4, 2021
American weather reporter on Today Show; original Ronald McDonald; Bozo
Norm MacDonald
March 7, 1934 – September 4, 2021
Canadian born comedian best known for deadpan style. Appeared on SNL, The Drew Carey Show and 1988 film "Dirty Work."
October
Betty Lynn
August 29, 1926 – October 16, 2021
American actress. She played Thelma Lou, Deputy Barney Fife's girlfriend, on The Andy Griffith Show.
Colin Powell
April 5, 1937 – October 18, 2021
American politician, statesman, diplomat, and United States Army general. Served as Secretary of State; National Security Advisor; chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Peter Scolari
September 12, 1955 – October 22, 2021
Emmy Award winning actor “Bosom Buddies” and “Newhart”
December
Bob Dole
July 22, 1923 – December 5, 2021
American WWII veteran, politician and attorney who represented Kansas in the United States Senate including three non-consecutive years as Senate Majority Leader.
Michael Nesmith
December 30, 1942 – December 10, 2021
American musician, songwriter, actor, producer, and novelist. He was best known as a member of the pop rock band the Monkees.
Anne Rice
October 4, 1941 – December 11, 2021
American Gothic Novelist.She was best known for The Vampire Chronicles, whose first book Interview With the Vampire. Rice's books have sold over 100 million copies.
BOOM!!!
John Madden
April 10, 1936 – December 28, 2021
Legendary, Illustrious Hall Of Fame American football coach and sportscaster. Head coach of the Oakland Raiders (1969–1978) and guided them to a championship in Super Bowl XI (1977). His 103-32-7 record is still an NFL best. As a broadcaster, Madden worked for all four major American television networks: CBS, Fox ABC and NBC. As a pitchman, Madden was most famous for his Lite Beer commercials and lending his name to the John Madden Football (later Madden NFL) video game series.
Betty White
January 17, 1922 – December 31, 2021
American actress and comedian with a career spanning eight decades. Her most notable roles, The Mary Tyler Moore Show,The Golden Girls, Hot in Cleveland. We love her quote: "Why do people say "grow some balls"? Balls are weak and sensitive. If you wanna be tough, grow a vagina. Those things can take a pounding.”
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Donald “Duck” Dunn 
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