Deaths of Minor Celebrities

[SeanE]

Morgan Spurlock aged 53 (Cancer)

Supersize Me guy

Super Size Me filmmaker Morgan Spurlock dies aged 53

Oscar-nominated documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, who made food and American diets his life's work by famously eating only at McDonald's for a month to illustrate the dangers of a fast-food diet, dies from complications related to cancer.

www.abc.net.au

 

[SeanE]

John Todd, AFL player and former coach of West Coat Eagles, aged 86

John Todd, WA football giant and former Eagles coach, dies aged 86

John Todd, one of the most influential figures in WA football history, dies at the age of 86.

www.abc.net.au

 

[SeanE]

John Blackman, aged 76

Hey Hey host Daryl Somers pays tribute to 'beloved friend' John Blackman after death at 76

Radio and television star John Blackman has died at the age of 76. He was well known for his voiceover work on Channel Nine's Hey Hey It's Saturday program.

www.abc.net.au

 

[SeanE]

William Russell, actor, aged 99

William Russell, One of Doctor Who's First Heroes, Has Died

The actor behind one of Doctor Who's first ever companions, teacher Ian Chesterton, was 99.

gizmodo.com

 

[SeanE]

Michael Mosley, aged 67

Michael Mosley's wife comforted by 'outpouring' of love after tragic end to search for missing TV personality in Greece

The Greek coast guard moves the body of television doctor Michael Mosley, after it was found on the island of Symi, where the 67-year-old was holidaying with his wife.

www.abc.net.au

 

[February]

Michael Mosley, aged 67

Michael Mosley's wife comforted by 'outpouring' of love after tragic end to search for missing TV personality in Greece

The Greek coast guard moves the body of television doctor Michael Mosley, after it was found on the island of Symi, where the 67-year-old was holidaying with his wife.

www.abc.net.au

Very sad to have gone that way.

 

[Mr Stickyfingers]

…Brad Niemann… known to us as Meglos… he was a celebrity to all of us on here… I felt that he deserved a place here because of all the fond memories that he gave to all of us… he will be sorely missed by all of us… have great peace my friend… cheers

 

[SeanE]

Donald Sutherland, aged 88

Veteran Actor Donald Sutherland Has Died at 88

The star's career spanned seven decades and included such genre titles as Don't Look Now , Invasion of the Body Snatchers , and The Hunger Games .

gizmodo.com

 

[February]

Donald Sutherland, aged 88

Veteran Actor Donald Sutherland Has Died at 88

The star's career spanned seven decades and included such genre titles as Don't Look Now , Invasion of the Body Snatchers , and The Hunger Games .

gizmodo.com

Yes, that's a bit of a loss. I liked him; never stereotyped like a lot of them.

 

[SeanE]

Frank Duckworth - cricketer, aged 84

MSN

 

[SeanE]

John Landau, aged 63

Jon Landau, Producer of Avatar, Has Died at Age 63

Across his 37-year career, Landau worked with James Cameron on some of the biggest films of all time like the Avatar movies and Titanic, and smaller flicks like Alita Battle Angel and Dick Tracy.

gizmodo.com

 

[SeanE]

Shelley Duval, aged 75

https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-life/celebrity-deaths/hollywood-legend-shelley-duval-dead-at-75/news-story/cf684a8e0b98a294c1a4b5a57dd47e5d

 

[SeanE]

Richard Simmons, aged 76

Richard Simmons, American fitness guru, dies aged 76

Television's hyperactive court jester of physical fitness. who built a mini-empire in his trademark tank tops and short shorts, had dropped out of sight in recent months, sparking speculating about his health.

www.abc.net.au

 

[timmy]

Richard Simmons, aged 76

Richard Simmons, American fitness guru, dies aged 76

Television's hyperactive court jester of physical fitness. who built a mini-empire in his trademark tank tops and short shorts, had dropped out of sight in recent months, sparking speculating about his health.

www.abc.net.au

I'm surprised he didn't live into his 90s. I wonder if his skin cancer diagnosis earlier this year was related?

 

[timmy]

Dr Ruth, 96

Celebrity sex therapist Dr Ruth Westheimer dies at 96

Renowned sex therapist and talk show host Dr Ruth Westheimer, who spoke openly about sex and intimate subjects, was 96.

www.rnz.co.nz

 

[SeanE]

Shannon Doherty, aged 53

Shannen Doherty, Heathers and Beverly Hills 90210 star, dies at 53

The actor, also known for roles in Charmed and Little House on the Prairie, has died of cancer

www.theguardian.com

 

[February]

Shannon Doherty, aged 53

Shannen Doherty, Heathers and Beverly Hills 90210 star, dies at 53

The actor, also known for roles in Charmed and Little House on the Prairie, has died of cancer

www.theguardian.com

Sad to hear. Far too young

 

[timmy]

Sad to hear. Far too young

How awful.

 

[Isee]

Dr Ruth, 96

Celebrity sex therapist Dr Ruth Westheimer dies at 96

Renowned sex therapist and talk show host Dr Ruth Westheimer, who spoke openly about sex and intimate subjects, was 96.

www.rnz.co.nz

RIP Dr Ruth
Weird fact - Sam beckett jumped and became her once in the OG Quantum Leap.

Shannon Doherty, aged 53

Shannen Doherty, Heathers and Beverly Hills 90210 star, dies at 53

The actor, also known for roles in Charmed and Little House on the Prairie, has died of cancer

www.theguardian.com

Shannon has battled cancer for so long. Rip.

 

[Isee]

Benji Gregory age 46, was the kid in Alf

Sad, lonely death of a 1980s child TV star revealed

'ALF' was a huge hit when it ran from 1986 to 1990.

www.nzherald.co.nz