Archive for July, 2009
EX FOOTBALL PLAYER & COACH BOBBY ROBSON DIES
by CJ on Jul.31, 2009, under Celebrity Cancer Deaths, Celebrity Death, Celebrity Obituaries
CAUSE OF DEATH: On 31 July 2009, Robson died of lung cancer at his home in County Durham, aged 76, after a long battle with the disease.
Former Philippine President Corazon Aquino dies at age 76
by CJ on Jul.31, 2009, under Celebrity Cancer Deaths, Celebrity Death, Celebrity Obituaries
CAUSE OF DEATH: Aquino died of cardiopulmonary arrest after complications of colon cancer at the age of 76 on August 1, 2009, 3:18 a.m., at the Makati Medical Center. Aquino was diagnosed with the disease in March 2008 but kept up public appearances this year.
EX-BOXING CHAMPION VERNON FORREST KILLED AT 38
by CJ on Jul.26, 2009, under Celebrity Death, Celebrity Murders, Celebrity Obituaries
CAUSE OF DEATH: On the evening of July 25, 2009, Forrest was shot dead during an attempted carjacking in Atlanta, Georgia. Forrest was shot seven or eight times as he attempted to stop carjackers from stealing his Jaguar, which had his girlfriend's son in the backseat.
ALEXIS COHEN, TWO TIME AMERICAN IDOL CONTESTENT DIES
by CJ on Jul.26, 2009, under Celebrity Death, Celebrity Obituaries
Alexis Cohen of Allentown, Pa. has been struck and killed by a car in a New Jersey seaside town.
GORDON WALLER OF PETER AND GORDON DIES
by CJ on Jul.22, 2009, under Celebrity Death, Celebrity Obituaries
Gordon Trueman Riviere Waller (June 4, 1945 – July 17, 2009) was a singer–songwriter–guitarist, best known as "Gordon" of the 1960s duo Peter and Gordon, whose biggest hit was "A World Without Love".
John Dawson, American musician (New Riders of the Purple Sage) Dies
by CJ on Jul.22, 2009, under Celebrity Death, Celebrity Obituaries
John Collins Dawson, IV, aka "Marmaduke" (the nickname was given to him by the late Jerry Garcia) was an American musician, singer, and songwriter. He was best known as the leader and co-founder of the country rock band the New Riders of the Purple Sage.
Gidget, Taco Bell Chihuahua Dies At 15
by CJ on Jul.22, 2009, under Celebrity Death, Celebrity Obituaries
The Taco Bell chihuahua was a popular advertising figure and mascot, voiced by Carlos Alazraqui, and developed by TBWA and used by Taco Bell, which is a division of Kentucky, United States-based Yum! Brands. The Chihuahua is a breed commonly associated with Mexico, as are the tacos the restaurant serves. At least two dogs were used as models: the original was named Dinky, but was replaced shortly thereafter by a dog named Gidget. Dinky and a dog named Taco would also be stand-ins for Gidget.
