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  • Designing Women" actress Dixie Carter, who appeared both on Broadway and in television, has died at 70. She appeared on Diff'rent Strokes as the sassy Southern stepmother (Maggie) of one, but was best known for02010/12/30

    A Sugabaker Lost

    Designing Women” actress Dixie Carter, who appeared both on Broadway and in television, has died at 70. She appeared on Diff’rent Strokes as the sassy Southern stepmother (Maggie) of one, but was best known for

  • The world’s shortest man, He Pingping, died March 13 from heart complications while filming an Italian television. He was only 21. Born in China, Pingping became a celeb when he was recorded in the Guinness World Records as the shortest man able to walk. At birth32010/12/30

    Shortest Man Dies at 21

    The world’s shortest man, He Pingping, died March 13 from heart complications while filming an Italian television. He was only 21. Born in China, Pingping became a celeb when he was recorded in the Guinness World Records as the shortest man able to walk. At birth

  • Peter Graves, best known as Jim Phelps, leader of a gang of special agents who battled evil conspirators in the long-running television02010/12/30

    So Long Jim…

    Peter Graves, best known as Jim Phelps, leader of a gang of special agents who battled evil conspirators in the long-running television

  • I remember Merlin Olsen as the FTD Florists spokesman and for his role as Jonathan Garvey on Little House on the Prairie. Olsen, a Hall of Fame defensive lineman and a member of the Los Angeles Rams'02010/12/30

    RIP Merlin Olsen

    I remember Merlin Olsen as the FTD Florists spokesman and for his role as Jonathan Garvey on Little House on the Prairie. Olsen, a Hall of Fame defensive lineman and a member of the Los Angeles Rams’

  • Actor Corey Haim died in Los Angeles on March 10 at the age of 38. Know for his roles in Lucas, The Lost Boys, Murphy's Romance, License to Drive and Dream a Little Dream, Haim soon gained the reputation of being a troubled teen and a hard actor to work with. After being in trouble with the law02010/12/30

    Troubled Teen Legend Dies

    Actor Corey Haim died in Los Angeles on March 10 at the age of 38. Know for his roles in Lucas, The Lost Boys, Murphy’s Romance, License to Drive and Dream a Little Dream, Haim soon gained the reputation of being a troubled teen and a hard actor to work with. After being in trouble with the law

  • David Brown dies at 93. The film and theater producer was credited with bringing "Jaws"12010/12/30

    RIP David Brown

    David Brown dies at 93. The film and theater producer was credited with bringing “Jaws”

  • Chicago Bears defensive end Gaines Adams died on January 17 at the age of 26. Adams died of a cardiac arrest caused12010/12/30

    Gaines: Gone Too Soon

    Chicago Bears defensive end Gaines Adams died on January 17 at the age of 26. Adams died of a cardiac arrest caused

  • Actress Jean Simmons died at the age of 80 on January 23. She starred02010/12/30

    ‘Doll’ Dies at 80

    Actress Jean Simmons died at the age of 80 on January 23. She starred

  • At 88, Art Clokey, the creator of Gumby, died in his sleep on January 8 at home12010/12/30

    Gumby Creator Dies

    At 88, Art Clokey, the creator of Gumby, died in his sleep on January 8 at home

  • George Steinbrenner rebuilt the New York Yankees into a notable sports empire. Mixing bluster and hard cash he polarized fans all across America. Steinbrenner died02010/12/30

    Another Yankee Gone

    George Steinbrenner rebuilt the New York Yankees into a notable sports empire. Mixing bluster and hard cash he polarized fans all across America. Steinbrenner died

  • Bob Sheppard, whose stadium introductions of New York Yankees from Joltin’ Joe to Derek Jeter spanned over22010/12/30

    ‘The Voice’ Silenced at 99

    Bob Sheppard, whose stadium introductions of New York Yankees from Joltin’ Joe to Derek Jeter spanned over

  • Marvin Isley was the bass player who helped brand the R&B powerhouse the Isley Brothers with12010/12/30

    RIP Marvin Isley

    Marvin Isley was the bass player who helped brand the R&B powerhouse the Isley Brothers with

  • Dennis Hopper, was credited for bringing the counterculture to Hollywood with the classic film, "Easy Rider," and had a32010/12/30

    RIP Hopper

    Dennis Hopper, was credited for bringing the counterculture to Hollywood with the classic film, “Easy Rider,” and had a

  • Ali Ollie Woodson, led the legendary Motown group, The Temptations, in the 1980s and ’90s and assisted to restore them to their hit-making02010/12/30

    Woodson Dead at 58

    Ali Ollie Woodson, led the legendary Motown group, The Temptations, in the 1980s and ’90s and assisted to restore them to their hit-making

  • <img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-4868" title="teddypendergrass2" src="http://bootleggerschronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/teddypendergrass2.jpg" alt="" width="179" height="124" />Teddy Pendergrass began his music career in another legendary music group, Harold and the Blue Notes, and his voice rocked the music world ever since. When his smooth vocals were heard, there was no doubt that Mr. Pendergrass captured his audience's attention and hearts.02010/01/14

    Loss of Another Music Great

    Teddy Pendergrass began his music career in another legendary music group, Harold and the Blue Notes, and his voice rocked the music world ever since. When his smooth vocals were heard, there was no doubt that Mr. Pendergrass captured his audience’s attention and hearts.

  • Actor Patrick Swazye passed away September 14, 2009 at the age of 57. He continues the trend of people dying at a young age. From the first time I saw him in Dirty Dancing he caught my attention as the rude, passionate dance instructor Johnny Castle who didn't like to be treated as anything02009/09/15

    RIP: Patrick Swazye

    Actor Patrick Swazye passed away September 14, 2009 at the age of 57. He continues the trend of people dying at a young age. From the first time I saw him in Dirty Dancing he caught my attention as the rude, passionate dance instructor Johnny Castle who didn’t like to be treated as anything

  • At the tender age of 61, Supermodel Naomi Sims lost her battle with cancer. After appearing on the magazine cover of Ladies Home Journal in 1968, Ms. Sims was dubbed the first Black Supermodel. She worked with02009/08/08

    RIP: Death of Legendary Black Supermodel – Naomi Sims

    At the tender age of 61, Supermodel Naomi Sims lost her battle with cancer. After appearing on the magazine cover of Ladies Home Journal in 1968, Ms. Sims was dubbed the first Black Supermodel. She worked with

  • John Hughes passed away at the age of 59 yesterday and leaves behind a string of classic films. He was director, producer, or writer of some of the classic films of the 80s and 90s. Not every film was a must see for me, but "The Breakfast Club" will always have a place in my collection. After02009/08/07

    RIP: John Hughes Dead @ 59

    John Hughes passed away at the age of 59 yesterday and leaves behind a string of classic films. He was director, producer, or writer of some of the classic films of the 80s and 90s. Not every film was a must see for me, but “The Breakfast Club” will always have a place in my collection. After

  • From the breakout novel "Invisible Life" to his current hit "Basketball Jones," E. Lynn Harris has never disappointed this reader. To lose him at the tender age of 54 is astounding and still unbelievable. Harris was on the West Coast in the mist of his book tour for "Basketball Jones" when12009/07/24

    RIP: E. Lynn Harris

    From the breakout novel “Invisible Life” to his current hit “Basketball Jones,” E. Lynn Harris has never disappointed this reader. To lose him at the tender age of 54 is astounding and still unbelievable. Harris was on the West Coast in the mist of his book tour for “Basketball Jones” when

  • From wars to hometown interest stories Walter Cronkite has been the man that most turned to for the news. Deemed an honest newscaster, when he spoke folks listened. This weekend this legendary newscaster has passed away.02009/07/18

    RIP: Walter Cronkite

    From wars to hometown interest stories Walter Cronkite has been the man that most turned to for the news. Deemed an honest newscaster, when he spoke folks listened. This weekend this legendary newscaster has passed away.

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