Funny man actor, comedian, Harvey Korman, 81, has passed away according to the Associated Press. Korman was known for his comedic characters in The Carol Burnett Show back in the 80s and for his role in the movie Blazing Saddles.
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Archive for the 'Celebrity Deaths' CategoryHarvey Korman, 81, passes awayMay 29th, 2008, 4:51 pm by Veronica DiazSydney Pollack, 73, dies of cancerMay 26th, 2008, 6:04 pm by Veronica DiazAcademy Award winner, actor and director, Sydney Pollack, 73, has died of cancer according to the Associated Press. Pollack had won Oscars for producing and directing Out of Africa in 1985. I loved him as a comedic actor. He had been in several episodes of Will & Grace playing Will’s father, George Truman and for his role in Tootsie opposite Dustin Hoffman. _______ AP photo Country superstar, Eddy Arnold, dies at 89May 8th, 2008, 11:55 am by Veronica DiazPaparazzi, chauffeur blamed for Princess Di’s, Dodi’s deathsApril 7th, 2008, 6:14 pm by Veronica DiazAccording to the Associated Press, British coroner’s jury blames the paparazzi and chaffeur for Princess Diana and Dodi’s deaths, ruling that they were unlawfully killed because the driver and paparazzi were reckless - behavior tantamount to manslaughter. Whatever the reason, someone needs to take responsibility for their deaths. _______ AP photo Remembering SelenaMarch 31st, 2008, 4:56 pm by Veronica DiazApril 16, 1971 - March 31, 1995 It’s been 13 years since Selena’s death and today just seems like any other day. But for those of us who remember Selena’s music, 13 years later, she will remain forever in our hearts. Watch this Selena video below. It was her last performance at the Houston Astrodome on February 26, 1995. This is one of my favorite combination of songs. What’s your favorite Selena song? Leave a comment with the name of the song and I’ll post the video for you.
____________________________ Photo courtesy of selenaforever.com Anna Nicole’s son died of accidental ODMarch 31st, 2008, 2:50 pm by Veronica DiazCelebrity deathsMarch 27th, 2008, 7:17 pm by Veronica DiazAccording to the Associated Press, hugely popular Chicago radio host, Wally Phillips, 82, also a pioneer of talk radio, has died. He had suffered from Alzheimer’s disease, according to WGN. Oscar-winning writer, Abby Mann, 80, of Judgment of Nuremberg, died Tuesday morning. Cause of death not known. ________ AP photos Oscar winner Paul Scofield dead at 86March 20th, 2008, 4:57 pm by Veronica DiazCelebrity deathsMarch 19th, 2008, 2:41 pm by Veronica DiazWWE reported that legendary wrestling manager, top, Gary Hart, 66, passed away over the weekend. Also, Ivan Dixon, bottom, 76, of Hogan’s Heroes, died over the weekend as well. Dixon suffered from kidney failure, according to the Associated Press. __________________________________ Hart photo courtesy of WWE.com & AP photo Former Abba drummer found deadMarch 17th, 2008, 2:16 pm by Veronica DiazAccording to the Associated Press, former Abba drummer, Ola Brunkert, 62, was found dead in his garden at home in the Spanish island of Mallorca. Brunkert was found with cuts to his neck and police say it was an accident according to the autopsy. _______ AP photo |