2024-They died this year

[Bazza]

Duane Eddy, Grammy-Winning ‘Peter Gunn’ Guitarist, Dies at 86

Duane Eddy, guitarist with hits in the late ‘50s and early ‘60s including the theme to TV series "Peter Gunn" and "Rebel Rouser," died April 30.

variety.com

 

[Bazza]

Marcus Outzen dies: Ex-Florida State QB started first BCS National Championship Game under Bobby Bowden

Outzen spent five years in the Florida State program and played a pivotal role in the 1998 season

www.cbssports.com

 

[Bazza]

Cecil Williams, Whose San Francisco Church Became a Haven, Dies at 94
As the well-connected pastor of the Glide Memorial Church in the blighted Tenderloin district, he preached a “radically inclusive” gospel in serving people in need.

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/26/us/cecil-williams-dead.html

 

[Ledsteplin]

University of North Alabama mascot, Leo lll, has died at age 22. I have enjoyed going to visit him on campus.

 

[crimsonaudio]

Titanic and Lord of the Rings actor Bernard Hill dies hours before big TV return

Bernard Hill, best known for his roles in Titanic and Lord of the Rings, has died at the age of 79, just hours before his new TV show's premiere on BBC One this evening

www.mirror.co.uk

 

[TexasBama]

Frank Stella obituary

One of the most influential US abstract artists who started out as a minimalist but constantly reinvented his work

www.theguardian.com

 

[OakMtn4Bama]

Former Alabama athletics director, football star Cecil ‘Hootie’ Ingram dies at 90

RIP

https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/...ball-star-cecil-hootie-ingram-dies-at-90.html

 

[Bazza]

Frank Stella obituary

One of the most influential US abstract artists who started out as a minimalist but constantly reinvented his work

www.theguardian.com

Stella loved racing—both automobiles and horses—and had many friends in both communities. His 1976 contribution to the BMW Art Car Project was a white BMW 3.0 CSL overlaid entirely by small black checkers, resembling graph paper. Over that base he painted thin geometric outlines in black. The car, driven by Brian Redman and Peter Gregg, raced in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, but didn’t finish the race due to an oil leak in hour five.

Artist Frank Stella, Contributor to BMW Art Car Project, Dies at 87 - Hagerty Media

Frank Stella, the abstract painter and sculptor who was the second artist after Alexander Calder to design a BMW Art Car, died Saturday.

www.hagerty.com

BMW M1 Pro car-painting, 1979; commissioned by Peter Gregg

 

[crimsonaudio]

Recording engineer legend Steve Albini died yesterday ( May 7th) at age 61. You might not know his name, but you almost certainly have heard his work. Rest in peace, Steve.

Steve Albini, Storied Producer and Icon of the Rock Underground, Dies at 61

The Shellac and Big Black frontman, who recorded classic albums by Nirvana, Pixies, PJ Harvey, and more, has died of a heart attack

pitchfork.com

 

[stlimprov]

There's a very good article on Albini in the Guardian from August 2023. Edited this post to remove link, as there's definitely some language, as well as reference to a number of very transgressive things that Albini has said. But the story is really about his evolving perspective on that, and his willingness to explain the intention, own the shortcomings, and offer what might be one of the more sincere aplogies you're likely to see in public. A search of "evolution of Steve Albini" and you're sure to find it.

 

[NationalTitles18]

61 is far too young.

 

[OakMtn4Bama]

OBITUARY: James Harold Gregory, Jr., acclaimed comedian known since the 1980s among fans as “The Funniest Man in America,” passed away today (May 9, 2024) from cardiac complications. He was 78. James was born in his parents' kitchen in tiny Lithonia, Georgia on the afternoon of May 6, 1946.13 hours ago

One of the funniest people I have ever seen. RIP

 

[Bazza]

Susan Backlinie, Who Played the First Shark Attack Victim in ‘Jaws,’ Dies at 77

Susan Backlinie, who played the first shark attack victim in Steven Spielberg's 'Jaws,' has died. She was 77.

variety.com

 

[OakMtn4Bama]

Roger Corman - King of the "B" films dies at 98 RIP Was a legend.

https://www.legacy.com/news/celebrity-deaths/roger-corman-1926-2024-king-of-the-bs-filmmaker/

 

[crimsonaudio]

RIP David Sanborn

https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/13/entertainment/david-sanborn-death/index.html

 

[TexasBama]

RIP David Sanborn

https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/13/entertainment/david-sanborn-death/index.html

I saw him play with Bowie in Nashville, November 1974.

 

[Bazza]

We lost a good one........

Remembering Norm Carlson, a Great Gator and Friend to All - Florida Gators

Norm Carlson, the legendary Gators sports information director who helped Steve Spurrier win the Heisman Trophy, died Friday at age 90.

floridagators.com