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Old 12-29-2020, 10:03am   #1
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1. Charley Pride, 86
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Charley Pride, the pioneering Black country music legend who topped the charts with dozens of songs, died at 86 due to complications from COVID-19 in Dallas. Born in Sledge, Miss., Pride took to music early, but was also a talented baseball player. He played in the Negro Leagues for the Memphis Red Sox as a pitcher, stepping away from the sport to serve in the Army. He signed with RCA in 1965 - the same label as Elvis Presley - and became the label's top-selling country music artist.
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2. Chuck Yeager, 97


The American aviation legend Charles "Chuck" Yeager was the first pilot to break the sound barrier in 1947. Yeager flew for more than 60 years, including piloting an X-15 to near 1,000 mph (1,609 kph) at Edwards Air Base in October 2002 at age 79. His exploits were told in Tom Wolfe’s book “The Right Stuff,” and the 1983 film it inspired. The retired Air Force brigadier general died Dec. 7, 2020, according to his wife Victoria Yeager. He was 97.


3. David Lander, 73
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David L. Lander brought the character of Andrew "Squiggy" Squiggman to life through all 8 seasons of "Laverne & Shirley," a character he developed with his longtime comedic partner Michael McKean, whom he met at Carnegie Melon University. Once the show ended Landers made several guest appearances and movies before being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. On Dec. 3, 2020, Landers lost his decades-long battle with MS surrounded by family. He was 73.


4. David Prowse, 85
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British actor David Prowse was best known for his role as the iconic movie villain Darth Vader in "Star Wars," "The Empire Strikes Back" and "Return of the Jedi." In the U.K., he was also known for his portrayal of the Green Cross Code Man, appearing in television commercials to warn children of the dangers of crossing the street. For this public service he earned an MBE, a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, in 2000. Prowse died on Nov. 28, at the age of 85.

5. Paul Hornung, 84
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Legendary Green Bay Packer Paul Hornung was the NFL MVP in 1961 and played on four championship teams. "The Golden Boy" won the 1956 Heisman Trophy at Notre Dame. Hornung died in his hometown of Louisville, Ky., Nov. 13, 2020, after a long battle with dementia. He was 84.

6. Alex Trebek, 80
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Alex Trebek, the quick-witted and debonair television host who won over generations of fans at the helm of the popular quiz show "Jeopardy!,” died on Nov. 8, 2020, at age 80 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Ontario, Canada, his career stretched back to 1966 and included "High Rollers," "Double Dare" and "The $128,000 Question.” But it was “Jeopardy!” that made him a pop culture icon, earning him six Daytime Emmy Awards, a Peabody Award and a Lifetime Achievement Award. Trebek also created the Alex Trebek Forum for Dialogue at the University of Ottawa.

7. Sean Connery, 90
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Actor Sir Sean Connery, best known for his iconic portrayal of James Bond, died on Oct. 31 at the age of 90. The Scottish actor’s career spanned seven decades and he won an Oscar for his role in the 1987 film, “The Untouchables.” Connery was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 2000 and was named People magazine’s “Sexiest Man Alive” when he was 59 years old.

8. Jerry Jeff Walker, 78
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Country music singer-songwriter and musician Jerry Jeff Walker, known for writing the hit "Mr. Bojangles," died of cancer at age 78 on Oct. 23. Originally from Oneonta, New York, Walker relocated to Texas in the early '70s. He became a fixture in county music, gaining attention for his version of the song "L.A. Freeway." Once firmly ensconced in the Austin, Texas, progressive country rock music scene, Walker and his Lost Gonzo Band recorded the seminal live album "¡Viva Terlingua!" in 1973.

9. Conchata Ferrell, 77


Actress Conchata Ferrell's career spanned decades. She starred in several television shows and movies during the 1980s, and was nominated for her first Emmy for "L.A. Law." However, her most notable role was as Charlie Sheen's housekeeper in the sitcom "Two and a Half Men," a role she played for 12 seasons and which earned her another two Primetime Emmy nominations.
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Thread title should be "Celebrities who died in 2019." Nearly 3 million people die every year in the U.S. but nobody fawns over them like they do with celebrities.
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Thread title should be "Celebrities who died in 2019." Nearly 3 million people die every year in the U.S. but nobody fawns over them like they do with celebrities.

Thanks for the info; I'll be sure to regale these stats to the many people of whom none know you.
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Thanks for the info; I'll be sure to regale these stats to the many people of whom none know you.
Thnaks! You're the 5th - or maybe 6th - best person on the forum.
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Thnaks! You're the 5th - or maybe 6th - best person on the forum.



I know.


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What happened to parts 2 and 3?

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What happened to parts 2 and 3?
They didn't get any responses.
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Those pictures aren't selfies.
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They didn't get any responses.

Those pictures aren't selfies.
They're still dead. So they qualify to be in your thread.
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They're still dead. So they qualify to be in your thread.
Which one of my threads?
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Keith Richards; I'am still here.
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Which one of my threads?
This one, which is now yours.
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This one, which is now yours.
No.
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it would be ironic if this thread just died.
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I think the OP was waaaay ahead of us on this...
















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