Tribute Thread for the Recently Passed Greats

Tony Gwynn, san diego hall of famer , died of cancer at age 54.He had a number of operations for tumors in his mouth over the last few years. He blamed smokeless tobacco for his condition.

Found out via Greg Laden. A very white man who could play the blues.Added by edit: Also maybe Keith Richards only competition for the annual "Keith Richards Walking Dead" award. To me, Johnny was more significant than Stevie Ray Vaughan. (/ABE)Other links:
Blues guitarist Johnny Winter dies at 70 | CNN
Johnny Winter - WikipediaAlso Charles Edward "Charlie" Haden (August 6, 1937 — July 11, 2014) - Great jazz bassist, probably best know for being part of the classic Ornette Coleman Quartet.and Thomas Erdelyi (Tommy Ramone) (January 29, 1949 — July 11, 2014) - Original Ramones drummer and the last survivor of the original members. Went on to become very renowned music recording producer.Edited by Minnemooseus, : Added by edit.Edited by Minnemooseus, : Extra letter in Stevie's last name.

Winters' first album was astonishing....

Legendary actor passes away at age 86:James Garner dead at 86: Legendary TV and film actor passes away in California — New York Daily NewsI remember him best from The Rockford Files.

Actor Robin Williams Dead in Apparent Suicide

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Beloved actor and comedian Robin Williams was found dead in his home in Tiburon, Calif. on Monday. He was 63.

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Robin Williams passed away this morning. He has been battling severe depression of late. This is a tragic and sudden loss, Mara Buxbaum, the actor’s publicist, said in a statement emailed to BNO News. The family respectfully asks for their privacy as they grieve during this very difficult time.

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Williams had long struggled with mental illness: PBS noted that Williams "use[d] the manic and depressive cycles of his bipolar disorder to produce comedic genius on and off screen."

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More at link.MooseEdited by Minnemooseus, : Added 1st paragraph to quote.

It is not 100% surprising, but it is very sad. He was an amazing comedian.

the world is a sadder place.

closing scene from The Dead Poets Society:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MoJTW0t63pc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-JUF3xHdbIMuch more of the great Robin Williams......

Lauren Bacall, Hollywood's Icon of Cool, Dies at 89

I think if you open up your dictionary and, flipping it towards the back and looking up the word "sultry", she'll be right there, still smoking a sexy cigarette.

You know how to whistle, don’t you Steve? You just put your lips together and blow.

If she had been in Casablanca instead of Bergman, Rick would have kept her and we would have lost the war.

First of all, it just isn't right that the acknowledgement of Ms. Bacall does not include a single picture, so let's fix that. Passing away in the same week Ms. Arlene Martel, who is probably best known for her portrayal as Mr. Spock's betrothed and as a bad genie on 'I dream of Genie'. Her son said that it was kind weird accompanying mom to fan shows because guys would have a crush on your mom because she’s a sci-fi babe from the ’60s. Rest in Peace gals. The world's just that tiny bit less beautiful without you.

Tributes paid to film director Richard Attenborough The Oscar-winning actor and director died on Sunday at the age of 90.Steven Spielberg said he was "in an endless line of those who completely adored him". David Puttnam called him "completely irreplaceable".Prime Minister David Cameron said he was "one of the greats of cinema", while Ed Miliband called it "a sad day" for film