IN REMEMBRANCE--2025

[Gradine]

Please remember to use the term "died by suicide" rather than "committed suicide".

As always, if you are hurting or struggling with thoughts or actions of self harm, please make sure to reach out and talk to someone. In the US and Canada you can call or text 988 to speak to someone anonymously 24/7. The UK hotline can be reached at 0800 587 0800.

 

[Ulfgeir]

Italian Fashion designer Rosita Missoni has died.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/02/fashion/rosita-missoni-dead.html

 

[Dannyalcatraz]

The Vivienne has died.

RuPaul says heart 'broken' after The Vivienne's death

The Vivienne, who was 32 and won the first series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK, died over the weekend.

www.bbc.com

 

[billd91]

Peter Yarrow, of folk group Peter, Paul, and Mary, has ceased his fearless roar.

Peter Yarrow of folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary dies aged 86

Known for his political songs as well as Puff the Magic Dragon, the group’s co-songwriter died of bladder cancer after being diagnosed four years ago

www.theguardian.com

 

[Hriston]

Jean-Marie Le Pen, far-right ultranationalist neo-Nazi French leader, has died at age 96.

 

[Eyes of Nine]

Jean-Marie Le Pen, far-right ultranationalist neo-Nazi French leader, has died at age 96.

Father of Marine Le Pen, far right French politician. No further comment.

 

[MGibster]

Anita Bryant, Singer and Crusader Against Gay Rights, Dies at 84

She has hits with songs like "Paper Roses" and served as a spokesperson for Florida orange juice before her career came crashing down.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

Bryant's music is outside of my wheelhouse, but I don't think her career ever recovered.

 

[billd91]

Anita Bryant, Singer and Crusader Against Gay Rights, Dies at 84

She has hits with songs like "Paper Roses" and served as a spokesperson for Florida orange juice before her career came crashing down.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

Bryant's music is outside of my wheelhouse, but I don't think her career ever recovered.

Apparently, she died December 16, 2024. I wonder if her family tried to keep it low profile.

 

[Gradine]

If the name Anita Bryant is ringing a bell for anyone, it's because this moment made the rounds quite a few times in the last few years:

 

[Dannyalcatraz]

In my case, I’m old enough to remember some of her music, her subsequent OJ endorsement, and the whole damn controversy.