Category Archives: Obituaries

Obituaries of people who have unfortunately passed away.

Jon Vickers has Passed Away

Posted on July 12, 2015 by Edward Brain

Jon Vickers, the legendary Canadian heldentenor, has passed away at the age of 88. His family announced that he had been suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease for a number of years. Mr. Vickers was born October 29th, 1926 in Prince Albert, … Continue reading →

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Omar Sharif is Dead at 83

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Edward Brain

It has been announced that Oscar nominated actor Omar Sharif has passed away. Mr. Sharif became famous for starring in such movies as Lawrence of Arabia and Doctor Zhivago. Other movies included The Fall of the Roman Empire, Funny Girl, … Continue reading →

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Dusty Rhodes has Passed Away

Posted on June 12, 2015 by Edward Brain

Legendary wrestler Virgil Runnels, known by his ring name of “The American Dream” Dusty Rhodes, has passed away at the age of 69. Mr. Runnels was born on October 12th, 1945 in Austin, Texas. Mr. Runnels broke into the wrestling … Continue reading →

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Leonard Nimoy has Passed Away

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Edward Brain

Leonard Nimoy, the actor who portrayed Mr. Spock in the Star Trek franchise, has passed away at the age of 83. The cause of death was Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Mr. Nimoy was an accomplished actor, author, and director. However, … Continue reading →

Posted in Obituaries | Tagged Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Deadly Games, Death, I Am Not Spock, I Am Spock, In Search of ..., Leonard Nimoy, Mr. Spock, Star Trek, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, Star Trek: The Original Series, Three Men and a Baby | 3 Comments

Jeremy Lloyd has Passed Away

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Edward Brain

Jeremy Lloyd, OBE, has passed away at the age of 84. Mr. Lloyd was a well known comedy writer. his agent announced that he passed away of pneumonia in hospital. Mr. Lloyd, along with David Croft, wrote such famous comedy … Continue reading →

Posted in Obituaries | Tagged 'Allo 'Allo!, A Hard Day's Night, Are You Being Served?, Come Back Mrs. Noah, comedy series, David Croft, Dawn Bailey, Elizabeth Moberly, Grace and Favour, Jeremy Lloyd, Joanna Lumley, Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In | Leave a comment

Pat Quinn has Passed Away

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Edward Brain

It has bee reported that long time coach Pat Quinn has passed away at the age of 71. It passed away during the evening hours of November 23rd in hospital. Mr. Quinn played parts of nine seasons for the Toronto … Continue reading →

Posted in National Hockey League, Obituaries, Toronto Maple Leafs | Tagged 2002, 71, Atlanta Flames, Coach, dead, Death, Edmonton Oil Kings, Edmonton Oilers, Hamilton Ontario, Hockey Hall of Fame, Jack Adams Award, Los Angeles Kings, National Hockey League, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, NHL, Pat Quinn, Philadelphia Flyers, Salt Lake City, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver, Vancouver Canucks, Vancouver Giants, Winter Olympics, World Cup | Leave a comment

Joan Rivers has Passed Away at 81

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Edward Brain

The American comedian, Joan Rivers, has passed away at the age of 81. She had suffered a cardiac arrest a week prior to her passing. Miss Rivers first success was as a guest on the Tonight Show in 1965, which … Continue reading →

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Richard Attenborough has died at 90

Posted on August 24, 2014 by Edward Brain

Famed British actor Richard Attenborough has passed away days short of his 91st birthday. He was created Lord Attenborough in 1993, after previously being created a Knight Baronet, and a Commander of the British Empire (CBE.) Lord Attenborough was born … Continue reading →

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Lauren Bacall dead at 89

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Edward Brain

Lauren Bacall, the famed Hollywood actress, has passed away at the age of 89. It was reported that Miss Bacall had recently suffered a stroke. Miss Bacall starred in many movies over her career starting out with To Have and … Continue reading →

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Farley Mowat Passes Away

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Edward Brain

Famed author, and World War II veteran, Farley Mowat has passed away at the tender age of 92. Farley Mowat was commissioned into the Canadian Army during the Second World War, serving on the front lines including in Italy. He … Continue reading →

Posted in Obituaries | Tagged Boat Who Wouldn't Float, Canada, Curse of the Viking Grave, Farley Mowat, List of Canadian writers, Never Cry Wolf, Sir Oliver Mowat, Whale For The Killing, World War II | Leave a comment

Category Archives: Obituaries

Jon Vickers has Passed Away

Omar Sharif is Dead at 83

Dusty Rhodes has Passed Away

Leonard Nimoy has Passed Away

Jeremy Lloyd has Passed Away

Pat Quinn has Passed Away

Joan Rivers has Passed Away at 81

Richard Attenborough has died at 90

Lauren Bacall dead at 89

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