2016 claims another one... Carrie Fisher has died

[K Frame]

This year is just sucking on ice.

[RoadKingLarry]

Bummer.

If the reaper has to take "celebrities" I have a whole list of worthy alternatives I could provide.
 

[wmenorr67]

If 2016 even thinks about taking Betty White there will be riots.

According to this article back in September there had been 71 "celebrity" deaths which was 5 - 20 more than any other previous year of the study.

http://www.cnn.com/2016/12/22/entertainment/2016-celebrity-deaths/

[K Frame]

If 2016 even thinks about taking Betty White there will be riots.

According to this article back in September there had been 71 "celebrity" deaths which was 5 - 20 more than any other previous year of the study.

http://www.cnn.com/2016/12/22/entertainment/2016-celebrity-deaths/

My guess is that is simply Baby Boomer Odds.

[wmenorr67]

Problem being that some of these are in their early to mid 50's such as George Michael.

Granted Baby Boomers but at the tail end of the boom.

[charby]

Problem being that some of these are in their early to mid 50's such as George Michael.

Granted Baby Boomers but at the tail end of the boom.

A life of drugs and hard drinking doesn't bode well for longevity.

[wmenorr67]

True.

At Princess Leia and R2-D2 are reunited.

[K Frame]

Yep. You ingest the crap that Carrie Fisher and George Michael ingested regularly and no matter what your age is, you've increased your chances of early death SIGNIFICANTLY.

[K Frame]

GODDAMN IT!

Liz Smith also died (Christmas Eve)!

She was a wonderful British character actress.

She had roles in at least three adaptations of A Christmas Carol, including both the George C. Scott and the Patrick Stewart versions.

Damn.

[wmenorr67]

http://fiftiesweb.com/dead/dead-people-2016/

Not an up to date list because Carrie Fisher isn't on it as I post and probably not complete either but here is a list of notable deaths this year.

[BlueStarLizzard]

and Richard Adams, author of Watership Down.

[wmenorr67]

and Richard Adams, author of Watership Down.

Read that he actually passed on Christmas Eve but they are just announcing it.

[HankB]

Damn shame - she and I were the same age, and in fact shared the same birthday. :(

[BobR]

Damn shame - she and I shared the same birthday. :(

Birthdays OK to share, death days...not so much!!!   



bob

[Mannlicher]

I just don't see all the fuss over celebrities.  They are entertainers, not family. 

[wmenorr67]

I just don't see all the fuss over celebrities.  They are entertainers, not family. 

For some people they are "family."  You grow up and "connect" with certain celebrities for various reasons.  When they pass on, it is as a part of you has died.

[RoadKingLarry]

I just don't see all the fuss over celebrities.  They are entertainers, not family. 

I agree with you , mostly.
Entertainers certainly, and while not family, the pleasure of their performances will still be missed.
Of course there are plenty of "celebrities" and "entertainers" that have passed this year that while taking no pleasure from their passing I surely will not miss them.

[BlueStarLizzard]

I just don't see all the fuss over celebrities.  They are entertainers, not family. 

You don't admire certain people based on their well known actions, talents or impact on the world stage? or would ever possibly be sad that that person won't continue to contribute?

I'm not particularly attached to Carrie Fisher, the person, however I am incredibly bummed that she won't be making any further appearances in a movie series that I really like.
Plus, there are certain writers who are getting up there in years who have yet to explain and expand on the Pandora's Box that THEY BROUGHT UP and have yet to finish writing about that I may be forced to resurrect should they kick the bucket. (*cough cough* Mercedes Lackey *cough cough*)

[BobR]

I just don't see all the fuss over celebrities.  They are entertainers, not family.  

I happen to agree, in fact just this week there was a plane crash that claimed the lives of 92 Russian (mostly entertainers) military, media and others and there was hardly a blip on the radar. I think that bothered me the most, even though they are Russians they are still victims of a military accident. I guess my sentiments are not quite the same as many peoples, especially those who live and die by social media. :(

bob

[freakazoid]

A life of drugs and hard drinking doesn't bode well for longevity.

Until you hit the point where it is preserving your body;

[Perd Hapley]

[never_retreat]

[Andiron]

Until you hit the point where it is preserving your body;

Eventually it will be a toss up between him and Ozzy for last man standing.

[HankB]

And now, one day later, Carrie's Mom - Debbie Reynolds - has died.

[lee n. field]

ARe we going to pick up exponentially in the next couple days?