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Eastown Original Marie Catrib Passes At 65.

Craig Russell — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 05:10:33 +0000

Sad day in Eastown today as legendary Chef and grandmother Marie Catrib has passed away at the age of 65. The restaurant that bares her name was business as usual today after the news of her death spread through town. Fox 17 had more a story and tribute to Marie on the 10 o clock [...]

Former Allman Brothers Guitarist 'Dangerous' Dan Toler Dies

Dave Lifton — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 03:06:01 +0000

Dan Toler, a southern rock guitar great who was part of the Allman Brothers Band family, has died near his hometown of Sarasota, Fla. He was 65. A note on his official Facebook page reads, “It is with great regret and sadness that our dear friend and loved one, Dan Toler, passed away peacefully in [...]

Do You Remember Where You Were When The Shuttle Exploded?

Craig Russell — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 17:04:12 +0000

It's one of those images we as Americans will never be able to shake. "Go with Throttle up" and then the horror. The explosion. The tragedy of Challenger exploding over the crisp blue Florida sky 27 years ago today. Much like my Mom did with President Kennedy did, I remember where I was when I saw the explosion.

Conrad Bain, TV's "Mr Drummond, Dead at 89

Craig Russell — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 19:36:19 +0000

Have to say, Channel 13′s Facebook post pretty much sums it up for me. “Never would have guessed that Mrs. Garrett would have outlived them all! RIP, Mr. Drummond” Conrad Bain, who also starred on Maude in the 1970′s, passed away yesterday in California. He was 89. “Conrad Bain of ‘Diff’rent Strokes’ dead at 89″ [...]

December 8, 2012. 32 Years Ago.

Craig Russell — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 09:16:11 +0000

“Imagine all the people Living life in peace You may say I’m a dreamer But I’m not the only one I hope someday you’ll join us And the world will live as one” 32 years ago, John Lennon was shot and killed outside of his New York apartment. Here’s Rolling Stones’ interview with Lennon three [...]

Hawkwind Guitarist Huw Lloyd Langton Dead at 61

Billy Dukes — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 11:02:06 +0000

The men of Hawkwind will be glad to put 2012 behind them as another longtime member has died. Guitarist Huw Lloyd Langton succumbed to cancer last night (Dec. 6), according to a statement on the band's website. He was an influential part of the band in the early 70s and throughout the 80s, appearing on 10 of their 25 albums.

Michael Dunford of Renaissance Dies

Dave Lifton — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 11:00:43 +0000

Renaissance, the much-beloved British band that combined rock, progressive and folk, lost one of its longest-serving members on Tuesday (Nov. 20). Guitarist Michael Dunford passed away after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage while dining at his house in Surrey, England. His age was not disclosed.

Red Wings Announcer Budd Lynch Dies At 95

Craig Russell — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:50:40 +0000

Sad news out of Hockeytown today. Red Wings announcer and PA announcer Budd Lynch has passed away at 95. Lynch was one of the lone ties to the Winged Wheel glory days of the 50′s to the Cup winning teams of the 90′s and 2000′s. His distinctive voice had been gracing Joe Louis Arena since [...]

Kathi McDonald, Former Rolling Stones and Joe Cocker Vocalist, Dead at 64

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 02:00:35 +0000

Well-respected blues and rock singer Kathi McDonald, who sang on classic albums by the Rolling Stones, Joe Cocker and many others, has died at the age of 64. According to Toronto Blues Diary, McDonald slipped into a coma on Tuesday and never woke up again. No cause of death has been revealed.

BREAKING NEWS: Horshack Dead!

Craig Russell — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 17:16:41 +0000

Breaking news from TMZ: Actor Ron Palillo, best know for playing Arnold Horshack on the 70's sitcom Welcome Back, Kotter, has died of a heart attack at age 63. Palillo, was found by his partner about 4am this morning at his West Palm Beach home. He was pronounced dead at the hospital shortly after.

NOT BREAKING NEWS-Lita Ford Dies In Jet Ski Accident!

Craig Russell — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 21:01:21 +0000

Still learning more on this, but it appears 80's rocker Lita Ford has died in a Jet Ski accident in the Turks and Caicos Islands. It happened about 8:45 this morning. She was the only person on the watercraft. This story is crap! It's from a fake website. WTH? Read on...

R.I.P. Andy Griffith. Dead at 86.

Craig Russell — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 14:48:14 +0000

Andy Griffith, the southern folksy actor who played two iconic tv characters in a 50 plus year entertainment career passed away this morning at age 86. He died at his North Carolina home this morning, according to TMZ. Griffith played Sheriff Andy Taylor on the Andy Griffith Show from 1960 to 1968, and was Ben Matlock on Matlock from 1985 to 1996.

Former Kentwood Mayor Dies Days After Leaving Office.

Craig Russell — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 04:25:37 +0000

Sad news over the weekend from Kentwood. Former Mayor Richard Root passed away on Friday night after a long battle with melanoma. Root was diagnosed over three years ago, and just had stepped down as Mayor this past week. The new mayor of Kentwood, Richard Clanton, was sworn into office Tuesday. Root was both Mayor [...]

RIP Robin Gibb, Cultural Icon. [VIDEO]

Craig Russell — Mon, 21 May 2012 18:16:05 +0000

Yes the Bee Gees were one of the biggest musical acts in the 20th Century. You don't sell 200 million albums and NOT be considered one of the biggest. But Barry and Robin Gibb are iconic. I say that, because both have been imitated on Saturday Night Live. For Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake to mimic the disco stars on the iconic latenight TV show, that's something if you ask me. Have YOU been made fun of on SNL? I haven't either.

Bee Gees Robin Gibb Dead At 62.

Craig Russell — Sun, 20 May 2012 23:15:03 +0000

They always say celeb's die in 3's. First this week it was Donna Summer. Word has come in that Peter Jones, drummer from Crowded House has passed. Now, after a long illness, Robin Gibb from the Bee Gees has died at 62. He had been suffering from cancer for the past couple of years. A month ago Gibb was close to death in a coma, but came out of it and was looking to make a recovery.

Awesome 80′s Artist Crowded House Drummer Peter Jones Dead at 45

Shauna Wright — Sun, 20 May 2012 21:04:25 +0000

Drummer Peter Jones, best known for his 1990s stint in the band Crowded House, has passed away following a year-long battle with brain cancer. He was 45 years old. In a statement on their website, Crowded House said, “We remember him as a warm-hearted, funny and talented man, who was a valuable member of Crowded [...]

WFGR Artist Donna Summer Dead-TMZ

Craig Russell — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:34:19 +0000

Sad news to pass along, according to TMZ, Donna Summer has passed away at 63. She had been suffering from breast cancer for the past year or so, but hadn’t let on the extent of her illness. The “Queen of Disco” was in Florida at the time of her death working on a new cd. [...]