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Zalman King

admin — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:05:09 +0000

Zalman King was an actor, writer, producer and director, most known for his work on various erotic films and television shows. He produced 9 1/2 Weeks, directed Wild Orchid and created the Red Shoe Diaries series. Fans of horror films may also remember him from the film Blue Sunshine.

Almost Unnoticed Deaths

admin — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:59:51 +0000

Almost unnoticed deaths.

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2011

February 4, 2012: Florence Green, Last surviving World War I veteran, dies 110
February 3, 2012: Nello Ferrara, Creator of Lemonheads candy, dies 93
February 1, 2012: Angelo Dundee, Muhammad Ali & Sugar Ray Leonard's trainer dies 90
January 22, 2012: Dick Tufeld, Voice of the “Lost in Space” Robot, Dies 85
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Ben Gazzara

admin — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:04:47 +0000

Ben Gazzara was a prolific actor who was not only known for his work on Broadway (including Cat on a Hot Tin Roof), but films such as: The Big Lebowski, Brian’s Song, Road House, Shadow Conspiracy, Summer of Sam, and The Thomas Crown Affair to name a few.

Steve Appleton

admin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:29:20 +0000

Steve Appleton was the CEO of technology company Micron. Along with overseeing a well-known technology corporation, Appleton was actively involved in the sports world, participating in tennis, scuba diving, and off-road car racing.

Ben Gazzara, Emmy winning actor, Director, Broadway Actor Dies 81

admin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:36:32 +0000

Ben Gazzara (August 28, 1930 – February 3, 2012) was an American film, stage, and Emmy Award winning television actor and director.

Ben Gazzara had an extensive career but a lot of men remember him as Brad Wesley (the bad guy) from Roadhouse (Starring Patrick Swayze).

In the 1950s, Gazzara starred in various Broadway productions, most notably Tennessee Williams' Cat On A Hot Tin Roof, directed by Elia Kazan. He was nominated three times for the Tony Award. Gazzara had a long and varied acting career, with spells as an accomplished director, mostly in television. He directed Columbo episodes "A Friend in Deed" and "Troubled Waters".

Gazzara appeared in thirty-eight films—many for TV—in the 1990s. He worked with a number of renowned directors, such as the Coen brothers (The Big Lebowski), Spike Lee (Summer of Sam), David Mamet (The Spanish Prisoner), Walter Hugo Khouri (Forever), Todd Solondz (Happiness), John Turturro (Illuminata), and John McTiernan (The Thomas Crown Affair).

Ben Gazzara cause of death
Ben Gazzara was diagnosed with throat cancer in 1999. On February 3, 2012, he died of pancreatic cancer at Bellevue Hospital Center in New York.
Ben Gazzara 81 years old at the time of his death

Part 1 - Opening Night - Ben Gazzara & Gena Rowlands

David Peaston

admin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:39:33 +0000

Peaston was a gospel and R&B singer, who in 1990 won a Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B / Soul or Rap New Artist. In Total Peason had two albums, “Introducing… David Peaston”, and “Mixed Emotions”.

He is probably best known for his two singles, “Two Wrongs (Don’t Make it Right) – and – “Can I?”.

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David Peaston, R&B Singer, Apollo star, dies 54

admin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:33:20 +0000

David Peaston (1957 – February 1, 2012) was an American R&B/gospel singer who in 1990 won a Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul or Rap New Artist. He is mostly known for the singles, "Two Wrongs (Don't Make it Right)" and "Can I?", the latter of which was originally recorded by Eddie Kendricks.

In the late 1980s, Peaston, a former schoolteacher, won several competitions on the Showtime at the Apollo television show, winning over the audience with a powerful rendition of "God Bless the Child."

David Peaston cause of death
David Peaston died from complications of diabetes on February 1, 2012 in St. Louis, Missouri.
David Peaston was 54 years old at the time of his death.

David Peaston - 2 Wrongs

Don Cornelius

admin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:30:08 +0000

Cornelius was a television show host and producer who is best known for creating, and hosting (from 1971 – 1993, the nationally syndicated dance/music franchise Soul Train. MadVision Entertainment purchased Soul Train in 2008 from Cornelius.

The way Soul Train came about was, Cornelius recognized that in the late 1960s there was no television venue in the States for soul music. He created the show which introduced many African-American musicians to a larger audience.

Cornelius will probably be remembered for his iconic catchphrase, which he used to close each show: “… and you can bet your last money, it’s all gonna be a stone gas, honey! I’m Don Cornelius, and as always in parting, we wish you love, peace and soul!”

Don Cornelius, “Soul Train,” commits Suicide 75

admin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:36:27 +0000

Donald Cortez "Don" Cornelius (September 27, 1936 – February 1, 2012) was an American television show host and producer who is best known as the creator of the nationally syndicated dance/music franchise Soul Train, which he hosted from 1971-1993. Cornelius sold the show to MadVision Entertainment in 2008.

Don Cornelius Cause of Death
Don Cornelius died of a self-inflicted gunshot. Cornelius suffered from dementia and his health had been on the decline.
Don Cornelius was 75 years old at the time of his death

Don Cornelius Grooving Down the Soul Train Line