Mister.Weirdo's Memorial Thread For Those Who Will NOT Be Down For Breakfast

[Mister.Weirdo]

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/m...it-1234699579/

CLARENCE “FUZZY” HASKINS, singer and original member of Parliament-Funkadelic and a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, has died at the age of 81.

P-Funk mastermind George Clinton announced Haskins’ death Saturday on social media. No cause of death was provided.

“We are saddened to announce the passing of an original Parliament Funkadelic member Clarence Eugene “Fuzzy” Haskins (born June 8, 1941-March 17th, 2023),” Clinton wrote.

[Mister.Weirdo]

https://www.avclub.com/jim-gordon-dr...content=avclub

Famed and prolific ‘70s drummer Jim Gordon, who was diagnosed with schizophrenia after murdering his mother in 1983, has died at the age of 77. Gordon died at the California Medical Facility in Vacaville after a lifelong struggle with mental illness, reports Variety.

Musically, Gordon is best remembered for his work with Eric Clapton’s band Derek and the Dominos. In 1970, after joining the band, Gordon co-wrote the hit song “Layla.” As a member of the prolific session musicians group Wrecking Crew, Gordon played on hundreds of song recordings, including Incredible Bongo Band’s 1972 song “Apache,” Steely Dan’s “Rikki Don’t Lose That Number,” Carly Simon’s “You’re So Vain,” and John Lennon’s “Power to the People.”

[Mister.Weirdo]

https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/17/the-w...ick-dead-dies/

Lance Reddick, famous for his work on HBO's "The Wire" and the "John Wick" movie franchise has died ... TMZ has learned.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... Lance's body was discovered at his Studio City home Friday morning around 9:30 AM. His cause of death is currently unclear, but our law enforcement sources say it appears to be natural.

[Mister.Weirdo]

https://www.usatoday.com/story/enter...r/11476518002/

Bobby Caldwell, who famously sang R&B hits including "What You Won't Do For Love" and "Open Your Eyes," has died. He was 71.

The soulful singer-songwriter's wife, Mary Caldwell, announced his death on his official Twitter account Wednesday, saying he died at home.

"Bobby passed away here at home. I held him tight in my arms as he left us. I am forever heartbroken. Thanks to all of you for your many prayers over the years," she wrote.

[Mister.Weirdo]

https://www.micechat.com/219174-rolly-crump/

It’s always hard when an integral aspect of Disney history passed on. It’s with a heavy heart that we learned of Disney Legend Rolly Crump’s passing. We are honoring his legacy and contribution to the magic of Disney. Disneyland wouldn’t be the same without Rolly’s touch. We will miss you, Rolly.

Rolly Crump was hired at Disney – despite having “the worst portfolio we’ve ever received”; he was an animator working on Peter Pan and other projects like 101 Dalmatians and Lady and the Tramp before moving to WED – now Walt Disney Imagineering. Rolly said he guessed Walt hired him because he showed a great deal of imagination. His first job was with Claude Coats on a Wizard of Oz attraction that was never built, designing a series of spinning flowers for the entrance.

[Mister.Weirdo]

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/...hssrp_catchall

Robert Blake, the Baretta and In Cold Blood star whose fame turned to infamy when he was charged but acquitted in the killing of his wife, died of heart disease Thursday in Los Angeles. He was 89.

His niece Noreen Austin confirmed his death in a news release provided to EW.

Blake was born Michael James Gubitosi on Sept. 18, 1933, in Nutley, N.J. After his parents moved their family to Los Angeles, a young Blake was cast in the Our Gang shorts, which he appeared in for five years. His acting career took off from there.

[Mister.Weirdo]

Ian Falconer, Creator of 'Olivia' Children's Book Series, Dead at 63

Ian Falconer, the author and illustrator of the popular children's book series Olivia, about an ambitious and intelligent little pig, has passed away at the age of 63.

A cause of death has not been released.

Along with Falconer's successful career as an author, he was also a set and costume designer, working around the world for prestigious theatre and opera companies like Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, France, and The Royal Opera in London, England.

[Mister.Weirdo]

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/new...s-away/.195750

The official website for the Code Geass franchise announced on Thursday that character designer and animator Takahiro Kimura passed away on March 5, after battling amyloidosis.

Kimura designed the characters or adapted the original character designs for such anime as the Code Geass franchise, GaoGaiGar: King of the Braves, Betterman, Dirty Pair Flash, Brigadoon, and GUNxSWORD. More recently, he served as the character animation director for Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway.

[Space Cop]

^That’s two I would’ve watched a movie to honor had I already not been watching other stuff when I heard. R.I.P.

[Mister.Weirdo]

https://www.jpost.com/j-spot/article-733708

Chaim Topol, known worldwide for his role as Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof, passed away at 88 on Wednesday.

Topol was born in Tel Aviv in 1935 where he attended elementary and primary school. During this time, Topol was part of the Religious Scouts and The Working Youth. As a member of the latter, Topol worked in Davar's printing house.

Topol's army service was spent in the Nahal Unit's choir where he met his wife Galia. As part of his service, Topol played the role of the Israeli comedy character Salah Shabati in skits written by Ephraim Kishon. Later, a movie was made based on Topol's character.

[Mister.Weirdo]

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/08/m...rdon-dead.html

Bert I. Gordon, the professed king of the monster movies whose B pictures featured giant rats, giant spiders, giant grasshoppers, giant chickens, a colossal man and 30-foot teenagers laying waste to everything in sight, died on Wednesday in Los Angeles. He was 100.

His daughter Patricia Gordon confirmed the death.

As anxieties over nuclear testing and the effects of radiation swept postwar America, Mr. Gordon embarked on a low-budget filmmaking odyssey that turned mutated monsters loose on the hapless world. Despite the fact that his movies featured stars like Ida Lupino and Orson Welles, and despite the eye-catching apocalyptic titles and lurid posters, he generated many flops, a few minor hits and largely negative reviews. He also generated a cult following.

[Mister.Weirdo]

https://www.brooklynvegan.com/robert...ator-has-died/

Robert Haimer, aka Artie Barnes of experimental pop duo who gave the world the forever-weird novelty hit "Fish Heads" (Dr Demento's #1 Most Requested Song of All Time, has died after a long illness. He was 69. The news came via Bill Mumy, the other half of Barnes & Barnes, who wrote,

"I’m so sad to share the news that Robert Haimer, my friend since childhood and musical partner in Barnes & Barnes passed away this morning after a long illness. Robert was a one of a kind artist and person. Our relationship was based on harmony as was our music. Sometimes there was dissonance and silence and sometimes we made a mighty raucous roar together. I will miss making that unique “Barnes” music very much. Robert made many people happy with his talent and his humor. Fish Heads, our biggest hit, came from the mind of Robert Haimer. As with a lot of our catalogue, I just helped him fill in the blanks. I’m feeling stunned and somewhat shattered right now. My love to his wife Faithe, his sons Wynn and Ian, his brother Brian and all who knew and loved him. Robert’s music lives on. Enjoy it. yeah"

Rest easy, Artie. Watch the "Fish Heads" video, which was directed by Bill Paxton and actually aired on Saturday Night Live in 1980.

[Space Cop]

^Yeah, I'm going to listen to my best of now. R.I.P.

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[Mister.Weirdo]

https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/05/enter...ies/index.html

Guitarist Gary Rossington, the last surviving founding member of Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, has died, the band announced on their official Facebook page Sunday evening. He was 71.

“It is with our deepest sympathy and sadness that we have to advise, that we lost our brother, friend, family member, songwriter and guitarist, Gary Rossington, today,” their statement said.

“Gary is now with his Skynyrd brothers and family in heaven and playing it pretty, like he always does. Please keep Dale, Mary, Annie and the entire Rossington family in your prayers and respect the family’s privacy at this difficult time,” the statement continued.

[Mister.Weirdo]

https://pitchfork.com/news/sst-recor...tt-dies-at-72/

Glen Lockett, the in-house producer and engineer for legendary punk label SST Records who was better known as Spot, has died, former SST co-owner Joe Carducci announced. Spot had been on oxygen after his fibrosis impaired his lung function in late 2021, and, three months ago, he was placed in a hospital following a stroke, Carducci revealed in a Facebook post. Lockett died earlier today (March 4) at a healthcare facility in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. He was 72.