In Memoriam

[Jackmando7]

40 years ago today, the king of rock n roll, Elvis Presley passed away at the age of 42.

[The Darknight Detective]

40 years ago today, the king of rock n roll, Elvis Presley passed away at the age of 42.

There are a few celebrity deaths in my lifetime that I can remember everything I was doing that day and August 16, 1977 might just be #1 on that list.

[Old Man Ollie 1962]

Dick Gregory, Groundbreaking Comedian and Civil Rights Activist, Dies at 84. Farewell, Baba, Mwalimu.

[WestPhillyPunisher]

Dick Gregory, Groundbreaking Comedian and Civil Rights Activist, Dies at 84. Farewell, Baba, Mwalimu.

How sad. Mr. Gregory lived a damn good life.

[The Darknight Detective]

Dick Gregory, Groundbreaking Comedian and Civil Rights Activist, Dies at 84. Farewell, Baba, Mwalimu.

It's funny, but I have known Dick Gregory since the '70s, but I don't think I ever saw him do anything comedic beyond Tonight Show clips from the '60s. Activist is what I know about him the best.

RIP

[Iron Maiden]

Me too. I really don't remember much about his days doing stand up. After cancelling an appearance, his last post on Instagram while he was in the hospital "I've so much to say and can't wait to get out of here and say it," He didn't get a chance to make that rescheduled appearance. One wonders what he would have to say about this past week.

I remember him trying to help these sad people who were severly overweight and trying to get the healthy and up and walking again.

[Iron Maiden]

I'm old enough to recall his old television program, which my parents watched. Great performer, especially on guitar (which he didn't use much on his more pop stuff, unfortunately ). The earliest song of his that I remember is Bonaparte's Retreat, which was a big country hit in '73.

RIP

IIRC Glen Campbell played by ear and never could read music. Even though he didn't get good reviews, I liked him in True Grit with John Wayne and Kim Darby. I still like that version better than the recent remake.

[Gryphon]

RIP Jerry Lewis

[Phoenixx9]

Dick Gregory, Groundbreaking Comedian and Civil Rights Activist, Dies at 84. Farewell, Baba, Mwalimu.

Also, weight loss guru for some very unhealthy folks who were quite large, sometimes virtually immobile, alone, frightened and without resources!

Dick Gregory got them all the help and care they required! I believe Dick may have even teamed up with fitness/weight loss star-to-the-stars Richard Simmons.

[PaulBullion]

[Iron Maiden]

Oh my three in one weekend. RIP Jerry Lewis.

[The Darknight Detective]

Oh my three in one weekend. RIP Jerry Lewis.

This is a huge loss to the entertainment world - how many people were as popular as he was in movies, television, and, in his later years, theater? As funny as he was, he was also terrific as a dramatic actor.

The first time I ever heard of him was due to the animated Saturday-morning show Will the Real Jerry Lewis Sit Down? circa 1970 (voiced by David L. "Squiggy" Landers). The first film actually starring him has to have been Cinderfella (first Martin & Lewis movie was definitely That's My Boy!). Favorite one? The one with Miss Purdy, of course.

"LADY! PRETTY LADY!"

RIP

[Kirby101]

He was a complex person, not easy to love, or even like in person. But made millions laugh and was an innovative film maker.

I did love his movies as a kid.

[The Darknight Detective]

Forgot about his telethons, which I watched as a kid. First one most likely was 1973. Whatever you think about them (I had no problem with the ultimate goal, FWIW), they were a great way to see lots of big stars all at once.

[The Darknight Detective]

He was a complex person, not easy to love, or even like in person.

That is certainly true. I also never understood his thoughts regarding comediennes not being funny.