Deaths of Minor Celebrities

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Peter Sutcliffe, 74, ‘Yorkshire Ripper’ serial killer, Covid-19

Coronavirus: British serial killer dubbed the Yorkshire Ripper Peter Sutcliffe dies of COVID-19

Sutcliffe, a former grave digger, was serving a life sentence for killing 13 women between 1975 and 1980.

www.smh.com.au

 

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Des O'Connor, entertainer, aged 88

'Ultimate entertainer' Des O'Connor dies aged 88

The star, whose 45-year career included hit singles and TV chat shows, died "peacefully" in his sleep.

www.bbc.com

 

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Kirby Morrow, actor aged 47

Actor Kirby Morrow, Stargate's Daedalus Bridge Officer, Dies At 47 » GateWorld

Stargate, X-Men, TMNT, and Dragon Ball Z actor Kirby Morrow has passed away unexpectedly. Our prayers and sympathies are with his family.

www.gateworld.net

 

[February]

I noticed nobody rushed to mention Diego Maradona's passing. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-11-26/diego-armando-maradona-obituary/12894296
Being English I'm not a fan since he punched the ball in the net beating England in the world cup and going on to become hero "hand Of God", if that had been anyone else it wouldn't have been a goal! Sour grapes me or what!

 

[SeanE]

Darth Vader aged 85

Dave Prowse: Darth Vader actor dies aged 85

The former bodybuilder was also given an MBE for his long-running role as the Green Cross Code Man.

www.bbc.com

 

[oddjob]

Another one gone...

Betty Bobbitt, 81, ‘Prisoner’ actress

Betty Bobbitt obituary | Anthony Hayward

Actor known worldwide for her role in the cult TV soap Prisoner: Cell Block H

www.theguardian.com

 

[oddjob]

I noticed nobody rushed to mention Diego Maradona's passing. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-11-26/diego-armando-maradona-obituary/12894296
Being English I'm not a fan since he punched the ball in the net beating England in the world cup and going on to become hero "hand Of God", if that had been anyone else it wouldn't have been a goal! Sour grapes me or what!

For us non-soccer mad Australians, he is most famous as a cheat.

 

[SeanE]

Hugh Keats-Byrne, aged 73

Hugh Keays-Byrne Dead: Dastardly Villains in 'Mad Max' Films Was 73

Hugh Keays-Byrne, who portrayed Toecutter in 'Mad Max' before returning 36 years later to play another villain for Australian director George Miller, Immortan Joe, in 'Mad Max: Fury Road,' has died. He was 73.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

 

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David Lander, 73, 'Squiggy' from 'Laverne and Shirley'

Iconic sitcom star David Lander dead after health battle

David L. Lander, who played Andrew “Squiggy” Squiggman for all eight seasons of the 1970s sitcom Laverne & Shirley, has died. He was 73.

www.news.com.au

 

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Chuck Yeager aged 97

Steely 'Right Stuff' test pilot Chuck Yeager dies

The steely test pilot took aviation to the doorstep of space by becoming the first person to break the sound barrier in 1947, flying with luck, good vision, a thorough knowledge of his planes — and broken ribs.

www.abc.net.au

 

[SeanE]

Dame Barbara Windsor, aged 83

Dame Barbara Windsor: Carry On and EastEnders actress dies aged 83

She was best known for her role as Peggy Mitchell in EastEnders and parts in the Carry On films.

www.bbc.com

The last of the “Carry on” cast.

 

[February]

Dame Barbara Windsor, aged 83

Dame Barbara Windsor: Carry On and EastEnders actress dies aged 83

She was best known for her role as Peggy Mitchell in EastEnders and parts in the Carry On films.

www.bbc.com

The last of the “Carry on” cast.

Yes, I just saw this
And Peggy Mitchell on EastEnders!

 

[SeanE]

Charlie Pride, singer aged 86, from CoVid19

Pioneering country singer Charley Pride dies from coronavirus

The baseballer-turned singer is remembered as a "country music pioneer" after selling more than 25 million records with hits such as Kiss an Angel Good Morning, and being the first black inductee to the Country Music Hall of Fame.

www.abc.net.au

 

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John le Carré, 89, author

John le Carré, author of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, dies aged 89

Thriller writer most famous for stories of complex cold war intrigue began his career as a real-life spy in postwar Europe

www.theguardian.com

 

[SeanE]

Jeremy Bulloch (Boba Fett in the original Star Wars ESB and ROTJ)

Boba Fett Actor Jeremy Bulloch Passes Away at 75 - Star Wars News Net

It is with great sadness that we report that Jeremy Bulloch, who portrayed Boba Fett in the original trilogy, has passed away.

www.starwarsnewsnet.com

 

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Pierre Cardin, aged 98

Pierre Cardin: French fashion giant dies aged 98

He helped revolutionise fashion with his futuristic and stylish designs in the 1950s and 60s.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Columbo]

William Link Dies: Co-Creator Of ‘Columbo’, ‘Murder She Wrote’, Was 87

Prolific television writer-producer William Link, co-creator of classic TV series including Columbo and Murder She Wrote among others, died Sunday, December 27 of congestive heart failure in Los An…

deadline.com

William Link, co-creator of Columbo and Murder She Wrote, dies age 87.

 

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Dawn Wells, aged 83 (Mary Ann from Gilligan’s Island) from COVID complications.

Dawn Wells, ‘Gilligan’s Island’s’ Mary Ann, Dies of COVID at 82

Dawn Wells, who starred as “good girl” Mary Ann in popular 1960s sitcom “Gilligan’s Island,” died Wednesday of causes related to COVID-19 in Los Angeles. She was 82. P…

variety.com

 

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Tanya Roberts, aged 65 (Bond Girl, That 70's Show, and Sheena: Queen of the Jungle)

Tanya Roberts, Bond Girl & 'That 70's Show' Star, Dead at 65

The actress died unexpectedly on Sunday after a brief hospitalization.

www.etonline.com

 

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Jarod Nandin "South Park Guy" cosplayer, dead from CoVid

Jarod Nandin, "South Park Guy" Cosplayer" Dies Due to COVID-19

Jarod Nandin, who was known by fans as 'The South Park Guy' cosplayer has died due to COVID-19. As [...]

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