Celebrity R.I.P.s

Milton Teagle Simmons aka Richard Simmons Professional Fitness coach passes away at 76.







https://www.nbcnews.com/news/obituaries/richard-simmons-obituary-rcna161728

 

Shannen Doherty, ‘Beverly Hills 90210’ and ‘Charmed’ Star, Dies at 53


https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/shannen-doherty-beverly-hills-90210-star-dies-53-1236071496/

 

Bob Newhart comedian & TV sitcom star passes away at 94




https://www.msn.com/en-us/entertain...TS&cvid=33a9e24b4ae44886a024cf884bc54319&ei=6

 

He would be sorely missed.

 

Abdul "Duke" Fixer, The last of the Original Four Tops passes away at 88 of heart failure






https://www.msn.com/en-us/music/new...S&cvid=696c49f6474d4a6d9f4626a50783058a&ei=27

 

Not "Fixer" it's "Fakir"

I never knew who this man was , never heard of him. I had to google to find out who he was !! His full name is: Abdul Kareem "Duke" Fakir (December 26, 1935 – July 22, 2024). Fakir was born on December 26, 1935, in Detroit, Michigan. His father was a factory worker who came from what is now Bangladesh, His mother was African American.Fakir attended Detroit's Pershing High School , where he played basketball and football, and ran track.

Fakir lived in the Palmer Park section of Detroit with his second wife. As of 2024, he had seven children (one of these having preceding him in death), thirteen grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. Information from Wikipedia RIP Mr. Fakir

 

Chad Dillon Restaurant co-owner with Rapper Lil baby gunned down in Atlanta. RIP



I don't like Atlanta, I have been there once to see high school friends, I'll never go there again. !!

 

Chino XL, 1990s New York Rapper, Dies at 50



https://pitchfork.com/news/chino-xl-1990s-new-york-rapper-dies-at-50/

 

Patti Yasutake, Actress from "Beef" & Star Trek: The Next Generation" passes away from Cancer. She was 70





https://www.msn.com/en-us/movies/ne...S&cvid=87e0158a712546bb8c633e8e82e576e5&ei=13

 

Actress Gena Rowlands Dead at 94




https://variety.com/2024/film/news/...ion-acting-impact-john-cassavetes-1236108113/


Wally Amos, Creator of Famous Amos Cookies, Dies at 88



https://apnews.com/article/wallace-amos-died-8ae1ee33fb8f49d483da81ea485b8864

 

Legendary talk show host Phil Donahue has passed away at the age of 88 after a long illness. R.I.P.



https://abcnews.go.com/culture/story/phil-donahue-influential-tv-talk-show-host-dead/?id=112943171

 

Aww, Phil Donahue has died. He was 88. R.I P. He was an awesome talk-show host Pioneer, in fact.

 

Rapper Fatman Scoop passes away after collapsing on stage during a concert. He was 53





https://www.msn.com/en-us/entertain...S&cvid=fdc688a4405349449fbaf825831115ff&ei=16

 

I enjoyed his episodes on race and no doubt had some on interracial couples that are not exploitive.

 

Rich Homie Quan passes away in his home. He was 34.








https://www.tmz.com/2024/09/05/rich-homie-quan-dead/

 

James Earl jones, Actor with his booming voice from Star Wars movies & my favorite movie "Best of the Best" passes away at 93.





https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/emmys/...TS&cvid=de031155728449e1bfd9f603d8c73543&ei=6

 

One of the greats. R.I.P.

 

Thank You for breaking the barriers, Jack


Thank You for the making us dream, Terrence


Thank You for reminding us to remember who we are, Mufasa



Thank you for the memories and artwork, James Earl Jones. RIP

 

The world has truly lost an iconic figure. His legacy lives on. R.I.P.

 

Legendary R&B singer Frankie Beverly who was the lead singer of the group "Maze" has passed away at the age of 77. R.I.P.