IN REMEMBRANCE--2026

[Eyes of Nine]

Within a week 3 people associated with the Braves died. This one might also be known to Yankees fans. John Sterling has died.

Former Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Hawks announcer dies at 87 Former Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Hawks announcer dies at 87

I am no Yankees fan, but the "it is high, it is far, it is GONE" phrase Sterling made famous sticks in my mind. RIP

 

[trappedslider]

Star Wars and Shakespeare actor Michael Pennington dies aged 82

Actress Miriam Margolyes said she was "sad beyond measure" to hear of the actor's death.

www.bbc.com

 

[Hriston]

Wessam Abdel-Hadi, head of the criminal police force in Khan Younis, and his aide were killed by an Israeli strike in Gaza.

 

[GrayLinnorm]

Film critic Rex Reed died today; he was 87.

 

[GrayLinnorm]

Jack Taylor, who appeared in Conan the Barbarian, The Nineth Gate, and Succubus, died today. He was 99.

 

[Dannyalcatraz]

Brandon Clarke has died.

https://www.yahoo.com/sports/nba/breaking-news/article/brandon-clarke-grizzlies-forward-and-former-gonzaga-star-dead-at-29-180450169.html

 

[Dannyalcatraz]

Jason Collins has died.

https://www.yahoo.com/sports/nba/breaking-news/article/jason-collins-the-first-active-openly-gay-nba-player-dies-at-47-after-brain-cancer-diagnosis-223208759.html

 

[overgeeked]

Donald Gibb has died. He played Ogre in Revenge of the Nerds and Ray Jackson in Bloodsport.

 

[Aeson]

Donald Gibb has died. He played Ogre in Revenge of the Nerds and Ray Jackson in Bloodsport.

 

[Dannyalcatraz]

Craig Morton has passed.

Craig Morton, Super Bowl starter for Cowboys and Broncos, dies

Craig Morton, who spent 18 years in the NFL and became the first quarterback to start the Super Bowl for two franchises -- the Dallas Cowboys and Denver Broncos -- died over the weekend at 83.

www.espn.com