2025-They died this year

[oskie]

Pope Francis dies at 88, one day after appearing in public on Easter Sunday.

He died on Monday morning, to clear any confusion.

Live updates: Pope Francis dies at 88

Pope Francis, Latin America’s first pontiff who ministered to poor people with a message of mercy, has died. Francis stressed humility over hubris for a Catholic Church beset with scandal and indifference.

apnews.com

 

[selmaborntidefan]

Not nearly as famous as the Pope (obviously), but my brother (the newsman) awakened to this:

Senate President Dominick Ruggerio dies at 76 | WPRI.com

Senate President Dominick Ruggerio, a powerful figure in Rhode Island politics for decades, has died. He was 76.

Ruggerio’s death was confirmed by his office. He had been battling cancer and other ailments for over a year, and was hospitalized again last week. His death will trigger a contest to elect a new Senate president.

A North Providence Democrat, Ruggerio was the longest-serving member of the General Assembly. He had held one of the Senate’s top leadership posts for nearly a quarter-century, finally ascending to the job in 2017. Last fall he beat back a leadership challenge amid mounting concerns about his health.



As the bro noted: between the shot fired at Harvard Square's MBTA red line station yesterday, the Boston Marathon today, the Pope dying and the RI Senate President dying - "I'm in for one helluva long day."

 

[DzynKingRTR]

Former espn announcer and huge Britney Spears fan, Mike Patrick has died.

https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/44803930/mike-patrick-espn-play-play-voice-36-years-dies-80

 

[crimsonaudio]

Man, another musical legend gone...

Roy Thomas Baker, record producer behind Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody,' dies at 78

The hitmaking producer also worked with the Cars, Cheap Trick, Ozzy Osbourne and Alice Cooper.

www.latimes.com

 

[Bazza]

Man, another musical legend gone...

Roy Thomas Baker, record producer behind Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody,' dies at 78

The hitmaking producer also worked with the Cars, Cheap Trick, Ozzy Osbourne and Alice Cooper.

www.latimes.com

A number of years ago - I remember a comment I made on this forum, in an earlier iteration of this thread, that "Bohemian Rhapsody" was the greatest song ever created in rock history. I only got blow back from 1 forum member - I wonder if he remembers.....

 

[Slowpoke Catracho]

A number of years ago - I remember a comment I made on this forum, in an earlier iteration of this thread, that "Bohemian Rhapsody" was the greatest song ever created in rock history. I only got blow back from 1 forum member - I wonder if he remembers.....

Probably not me, but now there are 2. Maybe, "Progressive Rock" with flowing robes, etc .... and that's maybe. Great song though! I think sometimes the sound can be "too clean". Not my cup of tea for rock, but I like some of it. Of course, I also think that New Orleans Jazz is better than Chicago Jazz.

 

[Crimson1967]

Steve McMichael was a longtime Chicago Bear and part of their 1985 Super Bowl championship team. He died today at 67 from ALS.

 

[CrimsonTheory]

Steve McMichael was a longtime Chicago Bear and part of their 1985 Super Bowl championship team. He died today at 67 from ALS.

This one sucks for me.

Say to Sweetness for us Bears fans, Mongo.

And don't worr Mongo, Angel Hernadez is still afraid of you.

 

[Bazza]

Good read from SI:

ALS takes legendary Chicago Bears star Steve McMichael at age 67

Steve McMichael died of Lou Gehrig's disease only nine months after he went into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

www.si.com

His battle with ALS is over. R.I.P..