Archive for June, 2009
VEGAS HEADLINER FRED TRAVALENA DIES
by CJ on Jun.29, 2009, under Celebrity Death, Celebrity Obituaries
Fred Travalena (October 6, 1942 - June 28, 2009) was an American entertainer, specializing in comedy and impersonations.
TV PITCHMAN BILLY MAYS FOUND DEAD
by CJ on Jun.29, 2009, under Celebrity Death, Celebrity Obituaries
William Darrell "Billy" Mays, Jr. (July 20, 1958 – June 28, 2009) was a television direct-response advertisement salesperson most notable for promoting OxiClean, Orange Glo, and other cleaning, home-based, and maintenance products. His distinctive beard and loud sales pitches made him a recognized television presence.
STAR OF 50′S TV SERIES, GALE STORM DIES
by CJ on Jun.29, 2009, under Celebrity Death, Celebrity Obituaries
Josephine Owaissa Cottle (April 5, 1922 - June 27, 2009), better known as Gale Storm, was an American actress and singer, who starred in two popular television programs of the 1950s, My Little Margie and The Gale Storm Show.
MICHAEL JACKSON DEAD AT 50
by CJ on Jun.25, 2009, under Celebrity Death, Celebrity Obituaries
Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. The seventh child of the Jackson family, he debuted on the professional music scene at the age of 11 as a member of The Jackson 5 and began a solo career in 1971 while still a member of the group. Referred to as the "King of Pop" in subsequent years, five of his solo studio albums are among the world's best-selling records: Off the Wall (1979), Thriller (1982), Bad (1987), Dangerous (1991) and HIStory (1995).
CHARLIE’S ANGELS FARRAH FAWCETT DIES AT 62
by CJ on Jun.25, 2009, under Celebrity Cancer Deaths, Celebrity Death, Celebrity Obituaries
Farrah Leni Fawcett (February 2, 1947 - June 25, 2009) was an American actress. A multiple Golden Globe and Emmy Award nominee, Fawcett rose to international fame in 1976 due in part to her role as private investigator Jill Munroe in the TV series Charlie's Angels. Fawcett went on to become a critically acclaimed actress, appearing off-Broadway and in highly rated television movies in roles often challenging (The Burning Bed, Nazi Hunter: The Beate Klarsfeld Story, Poor Little Rich Girl: The Barbara Hutton Story, Margaret Bourke-White) and sometimes unsympathetic (Small Sacrifices).
TONIGHT SHOW SIDEKICK ED MCMAHON DIES IN LA AT 86
by CJ on Jun.24, 2009, under Celebrity Death, Celebrity Obituaries
Edward Leo Peter "Ed" McMahon, Jr. (March 6, 1923 – June 23, 2009) was an American comedian, game show host, announcer, and television personality. Most famous for his work on television as Johnny Carson's announcer on The Tonight Show from 1962 to 1992, and as the host of the talent show Star Search from 1983 to 1995, he later also became well-known as the presenter of the now-defunct American Family Publishers sweepstakes (not, as is commonly believed, its main rival Publishers Clearing House).
ACTOR DAVID CARRADINE FOUND DEAD IN BANGKOK
by CJ on Jun.04, 2009, under Celebrity Death, Celebrity Obituaries
David Carradine (born John Arthur Carradine, December 8, 1936 - June 3, 2009) was an American actor, best known for his work in the 1970's television series Kung Fu and more recently in the movie Kill Bill.
