Writer- Director John Hughes, 59, died of a heart attack in NYC today. Hughes was known for his popular teen 80s flicks … Pretty in Pink, The Breakfast Club, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Sixteen Candles. Which is your favorite flick?

Mine was The Breakfast Club … I remember one summer my cousin and I watched it every night before bed. I would rewind it whenever we saw a funny moment .. or  noticed that Anthony Michael Hall’s socks were different. I loved the laughter and the sadness of the movie because even I understood the whole jock-princess-nerd-weirdo-criminal cliques we had in high school.

And still 25 years later it’s one movie I’ll watch whenever it’s on. I loved and always imitated Ally Sheedy’s dance scene you know the part where she dances until she plops on the floor. Funny stuff. I know many who don’t care for the movie but I think they just don’t appreciate the awesomeness that is The Breakfast Club. 

I love all the others but this one will forever be my favorite.

Tell me about your favorite John Hughes movie?

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Actor David Carradine, 72, who starred in 1970s TV series Kung Fu was found dead. Carradine, whose brothers include, actors, Keith and Robert Carradine, was best known as ‘Caine’ in the Kung Fu TV series. He had returned to the top as his portrayal of a father figure of deadly assassins in Kill Bill Vol I. and Kill Bill Vol. 2. Carradine’s death is under investigation as officials say his death is being ruled as ’suspicious.’

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Legendary actor Paul Newman, 83, passed away according to the Associated Press. Surrounded by family and close friends, Newman succumbed Friday after a long battle with cancer, according to a statement from his publicist. Newman was not only known for heating up the big screen but also for his food empire and charitable investments. Click here to view gallery of photos.

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Soul pioneer singer, songwriter and musician, Isaac Hayes, 65, passed away Sunday afternoon in Memphis according to The Associated Press. According to reports, Hayes’ wife found him unresponsive near a treadmill and was pronounced dead 1 hour later Baptist East Hospital in Memphis. The cause of death was not known. Hayes who was known for and won Academy and Grammy awards for his theme song Shaft was also the voice of Chef on the Comedy Central animated show South Park. 

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Stand up comedian and funnyman actor Bernie Mac passed away Saturday morning due to complications from pneumonia reported by People.com. No other details were available at this time. On Aug. 1 Bernie had been admitted to a Chicago area hospital his rep told People. What are your feelings about the loss of a wonderful comedian? Click here to read What happened?

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Former Golden Girls star Estelle Getty, 84, has passed away according to The Assciated Press. Getty, who suffered from advanced dementia, died early Tuesday morning at her Hollywood Boulevard home, her son, Carl Gettleman of Santa Monica said. 

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Comedian George Carlin died of heart failure at the age of 71 on Sunday according to The Associated Press. Carlin, who has always had heart problems, went into St. John’s Health Center in Santa Monica complaining of chest pains only to pass away later that evening. Carlin leaves behind a series of memorable routines.

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NBC’s Tim Russert, 58, has died of an apparent heart attack Friday. Russert was head of NBC’s Meet the Press program according to The Associated Press.

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According to The Associated Press, a spokeswoman says rock pioneer, Bo Diddley, 79, died of heart failure on Monday. Diddley was known for his square guitar, dark glasses and black hat. Watch his performance back in 1966.

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Legendary fashion icon, Yves Saint Laurent, 71, passed away Sunday night after a year-long battle with brain cancer according to a close friend and the Associated Press. In his own words, Saint Laurent once said he felt ‘fashion was not only supposed to make women beautiful, but to reassure them, to give them confidence, to allow them to come to terms with themselves.’ The fashion world will miss Yves Saint Laurent.

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