IN REMEMBRANCE--2023 AD

[GrayLinnorm]

Bodybuilder Lisa Lyon, who was the model for the character Elektra, died yesterday of stomach cancer. She was 70.

 

[Dannyalcatraz]

Mangosuthu Buthelezi has died.​

Zulu leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi dies aged 95 in South Africa

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa pays tribute to him as a "formidable leader".

www.bbc.com

 

[GrayLinnorm]

Ruben Dario Carolini, who discovered Giganatosaurus, died yesterday. He was 79.

 

[GrayLinnorm]

Sir Ian Wilmut, who led the team who cloned Dolly, died Sunday from Parkinson's disease. He was 79.

 

[Dannyalcatraz]

John Stevens has committed suicide.

Coroner: Tri-State impersonator facing child pornography charges dies by apparent suicide

A man once known in the Greater Cincinnati area for using his resemblance to a popular Star Wars character for charity work has died.

www.wlwt.com

 

[Gradine]

A helpful reminder that the appropriate terminology is "died by suicide" for reasons explained here: https://www.camh.ca/-/media/files/words-matter-suicide-language-guide.pdf

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If you are feeling alone and having thoughts of suicide—whether or not you are in crisis—or know someone who is, don’t remain silent. Talk to someone you can trust through the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Call or text 988 or chat the Lifeline.

For the UK folks: Help for suicidal thoughts

And for LGBTQ+ youth: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

 

[billd91]

Update to story - he is on life support - not dead

Update to the update: It is now being reported that Mike Williams has died from his injuries.

Ex-Bucs, Bills WR Mike Williams dies at 36 due to injuries from construction accident

“He will be missed. He fought hard his whole life. Prayers to his family," his agent said.

sports.yahoo.com

 

[Dannyalcatraz]

Ric Parnell has died.

Spinal Tap Drummer Ric Parnell, a.k.a. ‘Mick Shrimpton,’ Dies at 70

Ric Parnell, who played spontaneously combusting drummer Mick Shrimpton in the 1984 classic 'This Is Spinal Tap,' has died.

variety.com

 

[Eyes of Nine]

Ric Parnell has died.

Spinal Tap Drummer Ric Parnell, a.k.a. ‘Mick Shrimpton,’ Dies at 70

Ric Parnell, who played spontaneously combusting drummer Mick Shrimpton in the 1984 classic 'This Is Spinal Tap,' has died.

variety.com

I appreciate that they mentioned the running gag about all the Spinal Tap drummers dying in strange ways in a serious way. RIP Ric

 

[Dannyalcatraz]

Fernando Botero has died.

Colombian painter and sculptor Fernando Botero, known for his inflated forms, has died at age 91

Renowned Colombian painter and sculptor Fernando Botero, whose depictions of people and objects in plump, exaggerated forms became emblems of Colombian art around the world, has died.

apnews.com