They keep dropping.

[J E B Stuart]

Dang. Sad to read that Brian Wilson and Sly Stone have passed. Both of them made memorable contributions to the soundtrack of my life. Vaya con Dios, gentlemen.

Amen.

[Herman]

Brian Wilson, whose virtuoso vocal and musical arrangements led the Beach Boys to commercial and critical success, making them one of America's most influential bands, before personal demons waylaid his life and career for several years, has died. 

The death of Wilson, who would have turned 83 next week, was announced by his family on his social media platforms. In recent months, the family said that Wilson had a "major neurocognitive disorder" and was taking medication for dementia.

The Beach Boys were never my kind of music. RIP anyway Brian Wilson.

[Brent]

The Beach Boys were never my kind of music. RIP anyway Brian Wilson.

I have heard worse than the Beach Boys.

[Oliver the Second]

'Scarface,' 'Ozark' actor Harris Yulin dies at 87

Harris Yulin as Aamin Marritza/Gul Darhe'el in the Star Trek Deep Space Nine episode 'Duet'

Actor Harris Yulin, known for his roles in "Scarface," "Training Day," "Ozark," and many other hit films and television shows, has passed away. He was 87.

Yulin died Tuesday of cardiac arrest in New York City, his family and manager, Sue Leibman, told The Hollywood Reporter.

The Los Angeles native studied acting at UCLA and later made his New York theater debut in 1963 in "Next Time I'll Sing to You."

Over the course of his five-decade career, he appeared in over 100 movies and television shows, making him a recognizable face. His resume includes roles in "Ghostbusters II," "Clear and Present Danger," "The Hurricane," and "Rush Hour 2."

He appeared in the popular sitcom "Frasier," earning him a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series.

https://ktla.com/entertainment/scarface-and-ozark-actor-harris-yulin-dies-at-87/

[Prof Emeritus at Fawk U]

'Scarface,' 'Ozark' actor Harris Yulin dies at 87

Harris Yulin as Aamin Marritza/Gul Darhe'el in the Star Trek Deep Space Nine episode 'Duet'

Actor Harris Yulin, known for his roles in "Scarface," "Training Day," "Ozark," and many other hit films and television shows, has passed away. He was 87.

Yulin died Tuesday of cardiac arrest in New York City, his family and manager, Sue Leibman, told The Hollywood Reporter.

The Los Angeles native studied acting at UCLA and later made his New York theater debut in 1963 in "Next Time I'll Sing to You."

Over the course of his five-decade career, he appeared in over 100 movies and television shows, making him a recognizable face. His resume includes roles in "Ghostbusters II," "Clear and Present Danger," "The Hurricane," and "Rush Hour 2."

He appeared in the popular sitcom "Frasier," earning him a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series.

https://ktla.com/entertainment/scarface-and-ozark-actor-harris-yulin-dies-at-87/

Normally I'd post he was great in Star Wars, but since he was in Star Trek, then I'm glad he's dead.

[Shen Li]

Guitarist, songwriter and Bad Company co-founder Mick Ralphs has died at the age of 81.

[Herman]

Guitarist, songwriter and Bad Company co-founder Mick Ralphs has died at the age of 81.

Bad Company was a good band. RIP Mick Ralphs.

[Oliver the Second]

Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart, whose ministry was toppled by prostitution scandals, dies at 90



BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart, whose multimillion-dollar ministry and huge audience dwindled following his prostitution scandals, has died. He was 90.

Swaggart's death was announced Tuesday on his public Facebook page. A cause wasn't immediately given, though Swaggart had been in ill health.

The Louisiana native was best known for being a captivating Pentecostal preacher with a massive following before being caught on camera with a prostitute in New Orleans in 1988, one of a string of successful TV preachers brought down in the 1980s and '90s by sex scandals. He continued preaching for decades, but with a reduced audience.

Swaggart encapsulated his downfall in a tearful 1988 sermon, in which he wept and apologized but made no reference to his connection to a prostitute.

"I have sinned against you," Swaggart told parishioners nationwide. "I beg you to forgive me."

He announced his resignation from the Assemblies of God later that year, shortly after the church said it was defrocking him for rejecting punishment it had ordered for "moral failure." The church had wanted him to undergo a two-year rehabilitation program, including not preaching for a full year.

Swaggart said at the time that he knew dismissal was inevitable but insisted he had no choice but to separate from the church to save his ministry and Bible college.

https://www.azfamily.com/2025/07/01/televangelist-jimmy-swaggart-dies-90/

[formosan]

Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart, whose ministry was toppled by prostitution scandals, dies at 90



BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart, whose multimillion-dollar ministry and huge audience dwindled following his prostitution scandals, has died. He was 90.

Swaggart's death was announced Tuesday on his public Facebook page. A cause wasn't immediately given, though Swaggart had been in ill health.

The Louisiana native was best known for being a captivating Pentecostal preacher with a massive following before being caught on camera with a prostitute in New Orleans in 1988, one of a string of successful TV preachers brought down in the 1980s and '90s by sex scandals. He continued preaching for decades, but with a reduced audience.

Swaggart encapsulated his downfall in a tearful 1988 sermon, in which he wept and apologized but made no reference to his connection to a prostitute.

"I have sinned against you," Swaggart told parishioners nationwide. "I beg you to forgive me."

He announced his resignation from the Assemblies of God later that year, shortly after the church said it was defrocking him for rejecting punishment it had ordered for "moral failure." The church had wanted him to undergo a two-year rehabilitation program, including not preaching for a full year.

Swaggart said at the time that he knew dismissal was inevitable but insisted he had no choice but to separate from the church to save his ministry and Bible college.

https://www.azfamily.com/2025/07/01/televangelist-jimmy-swaggart-dies-90/

Although his ministry was not for my tastes, I feel sorry for his family.

[Prof Emeritus at Fawk U]

He was great in Star Wars as the priest that did the secret wedding of Anakin and Padme.

[DKG]

Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart, whose ministry was toppled by prostitution scandals, dies at 90



BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart, whose multimillion-dollar ministry and huge audience dwindled following his prostitution scandals, has died. He was 90.

Swaggart's death was announced Tuesday on his public Facebook page. A cause wasn't immediately given, though Swaggart had been in ill health.

The Louisiana native was best known for being a captivating Pentecostal preacher with a massive following before being caught on camera with a prostitute in New Orleans in 1988, one of a string of successful TV preachers brought down in the 1980s and '90s by sex scandals. He continued preaching for decades, but with a reduced audience.

Swaggart encapsulated his downfall in a tearful 1988 sermon, in which he wept and apologized but made no reference to his connection to a prostitute.

"I have sinned against you," Swaggart told parishioners nationwide. "I beg you to forgive me."

He announced his resignation from the Assemblies of God later that year, shortly after the church said it was defrocking him for rejecting punishment it had ordered for "moral failure." The church had wanted him to undergo a two-year rehabilitation program, including not preaching for a full year.

Swaggart said at the time that he knew dismissal was inevitable but insisted he had no choice but to separate from the church to save his ministry and Bible college.

https://www.azfamily.com/2025/07/01/televangelist-jimmy-swaggart-dies-90/

He was a fraud just like Jim Bakker and Jerry Falwell.

[Odinson]

Michael Madsen 1957 - 2025.

Known for Quentin Tarantino movies... And many other roles.

He was Budd in kill bill.

[Oliver the Second]

Rest In Peace Mister Blonde

[Herman]

Michael Madsen 1957 - 2025.

Known for Quentin Tarantino movies... And many other roles.

He was Budd in kill bill.

I liked his role in Donnie Brasco.

[Prof Emeritus at Fawk U]

I'm not going to make any Star Wars joke about him.  He was a great actor.  A liberal, yes, but I can overlook that.