RIP Thread

[Commander X]

I'm not sure you heard of the manga author, Kazou Koike. I really enjoyed his work on Lone Wolf and Cub (the characters appeared in Samurai Jack once) and while he lived a long life, its sad to see him go.

He created more than a few series of note, collaborating with fantastic artists, like LW&C, Samurai Executioner, Crying Freeman,

Lady Snowblood, and...Mad Bull 34, the most realistic depiction of life in NYC and in the NYPD ever made.

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[Syaoran Li]

Mad Bull 34 was one of my favorite works from the old-school violent edgy anime OVA era of the 1980's and early 1990's.

The creator of that awesome work will be missed. Haven't got to check out Lone Wolf and Cub yet, but I intend to do so very soon.

 

[cuddle striker]

Actor Douglas Rain, voice of HAL 9000

RIP Ricky Jay

RIP Dick Miller.

RIP to Peter Tork of The Monkees

RIP Larry Cohen, director of Q: The Winged Serpent and The Stuff.

The Stuff is such a great movie. I stopped checking here after Harry Dean Stanton died I think. there's been a lot since then.

rip

 

[tehpope]

RIP John Singleton. Director of the classic 2 Fast 2 Furious.

 

[Army Burger]

Peter Mayhew, best known as Chewbacca, has died aged 74.

 

[Cat Menagerie]

Peter Mayhew, best known as Chewbacca, has died aged 74.

That is really a shame. He was a wonderful man who loved his role and his fans. He would chat and sign autographs for people for hours on end.

Living relatively close to his Texas home, I saw him at many events, and would have seen him this weekend. I don't think I'll bother going now.

 

[Kari Kamiya]

Animator and storyboard artist Chris Reccardi died at age 54. Had a heart attack while surfing. As a sample of what he did, he was involved with the Powerpuff Girls, Dexter’s Laboratory, Samurai Jack, and Ren & Stimpy. Also created The Modifyers pilot. Tributes are in the link, but have one:

 

[Recoil]

Mad Bull 34 was one of my favorite works from the old-school violent edgy anime OVA era of the 1980's and early 1990's.

The creator of that awesome work will be missed. Haven't got to check out Lone Wolf and Cub yet, but I intend to do so very soon.

Oh, nice! Haven't seen this. Can you recommend another similar title? I love this era.

 

[Syaoran Li]

Oh, nice! Haven't seen this. Can you recommend another similar title? I love this era.

Angel Cop is another classic from that era I love.

 

[A Owl]

Peter Mayhew, best known as Chewbacca, has died aged 74.

Thank you for posting, I would just like to add a follow-up / obit:

Chewbacca actor Peter Mayhew dies aged 74

Mark Hamill and William Shatner among those paying tribute to Star Wars star: ‘A big man with a bigger heart’

www.theguardian.com

This line really got me:

Following roles in the original Star Wars trilogy and episode three of the prequels, Mayhew “fought his way back from being wheelchair-bound to stand tall and portray Chewbacca once more".

 

[tehpope]

Oh, nice! Haven't seen this. Can you recommend another similar title? I love this era.

Violence Jack is another. Many called Violence Jack, Mad Bull 34, and Angel Cop the Holy Trinity of Crap from Manga UK.

 

[Kiwi Lime Pie]

RIP Dick Miller.

I remember Dick Miller most in his role of Lou Mackie, proprietor of Lou's Lanes on the 1980s TV version of Fame. Ⓕ

Also, an Ⓕ for the aforementioned Peter Mayhew.

 

[Clockwork_PurBle]

Pua Magasiva, a Samoan actor, was found dead today. COD is unknown currently.

He was the Red Power Ranger in Power Rangers Ninja Storm.

 

[tehpope]

RIP Peggy Lipton.

 

[Gordon Cole]

RIP Peggy Lipton.

Watching the new season of Twin Peaks, I was shocked at how well she looked for her age.

But seriously, this sucks.

 

[PS1gamenwatch]

Doris Day dies aged 97: Tributes to legendary Hollywood star

Legendary American actress and singer Doris Day has died at her California home at the age of 97, her foundation has said.

www.telegraph.co.uk

American actress Doris Day, whose wholesome screen presence stood for a time of innocence in '60s films, has died at the age of 97, her foundation has said.

The Doris Day Animal Foundation confirmed the legendary Hollywood star died early on Monday at her Carmel Valley home in California.

Day, who starred as Calamity Jane in the 1953 film, was surrounded by close friends and "had been in excellent physical health for her age, until recently contracting a serious case of pneumonia".

She was known for her honey-voiced singer and actress whose film dramas, musicals and comedies made her a top star in the 1950s and '60s and among the most popular screen actresses in history.

Day's lilting voice, wholesome blond beauty and ultra-bright smile brought her a string of hits, first on records, and then later in Hollywood.

She celebrated her 97th birthday on April 3.

 

[Gordon Cole]

I honestly thought Doris Day died years ago.

 

[Army Burger]

I honestly thought Doris Day died years ago.

I'll admit at times I have confused her with Fay Wray.

 

[A Owl]

I honestly thought Doris Day died years ago.

I'll admit at times I have confused her with Fay Wray.

Please forgive DD sperging, she was special to me cos reasons:

Her film career took a bit of a back seat come the Swinging sixties/ sexual revolution, it wasn't really her style... She was offered and turned down the role of Mrs Robinson! She focused more on TV shows and then went quiet with showbiz altogether for the most part - setting up her animal foundation, which is still going strong and is a wonderful legacy, as well as her films and music.

 

[Gordon Cole]

Please forgive DD sperging, she was special to me cos reasons:

Her film career took a bit of a back seat come the Swinging sixties/ sexual revolution, it wasn't really her style... She was offered and turned down the role of Mrs Robinson! She focused more on TV shows and then went quiet with showbiz altogether for the most part - setting up her animal foundation, which is still going strong and is a wonderful legacy, as well as her films and music.

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I didn't mean to insult either her movies or her as a person, I was just surprised that she was alive for so long. It's like finding out that Olivia de Hallivand is still alive.

Shit, did I just jinx it for Olivia de Hallivand?